Maintenance Facility Checklist Pdf

Turf Care Center Chemical / Fuel Storage and Use Self-Evaluation Checklist Adapted in part from the Audubon Maintenance Facility Best Management Practices A Self-Assessment Checklist Marginal, No and poor ratings should be correct as soon as possible to safeguard the club and environment.

Maintenance Facility– General

Section 1

The maintenance facility is kept clean and orderly. O Very Good (5) O Good (4) O Neutral (3) O Marginal (2)

O Poor (1)

O Not Applicable

Equipment is stored in clearly designated areas. O Very Good (5) O Good (4) O Neutral (3) O Marginal (2)

O Poor (1)

O Not Applicable

A separate break/lunch/meeting room is available for employees. O Very Good (5) O Good (4) O Neutral (3) O Marginal (2) O Poor (1)

O Not Applicable

OSHA (WHIMS in Canada) and other safety information are prominently posted. O Very Good (5) O Good (4) O Neutral (3) O Marginal (2) O Poor (1) O Not Applicable An emergency response plan is filed with local emergency responders. The plan should address fuel, pesticides, fertilizers, paint, solvents and surface and below ground drainage. O Very Good (5) O Good (4) O Neutral (3) O Marginal (2) O Poor (1) O Not Applicable Staff is trained to use and maintain equipment properly and to follow emergency response procedures, this training is documented. O Very Good (5) O Good (4) O Neutral (3) O Marginal (2) O Poor (1) O Not Applicable Current MSDS binder in place in a conspicuous area in the break/lunch/meeting room O Very Good (5) O Good (4) O Neutral (3) O Marginal (2) O Poor (1) O Not Applicable

Chemical Storage

Section 2

Infrastructure Structure meets state or provincial codes. O Very Good (5) O Good (4) O Neutral (3)

O Marginal (2)

O Poor (1)

O Not Applicable

Chemicals are stored in a designated chemical storage structure, in original labeled container, separate from the general maintenance facility that is secure and has limited personnel access. Signage clearly marks the structure. O Yes (5) O No (0) Structure is climate controlled (heated or properly insulated) if chemicals are stored over the winter. O Yes (5) O No (0) Structure is well ventilated with powered venting capable of three air exchanges per hour. O Yes (5) O No (0) Powered venting is on a timer for automatic venting once per day. O Yes (5) O No (0) Manual switch for fan is located on exterior of building or door. O Yes (5) O No (0) Structure includes passive venting to outside, where possible. O Very Good (5) O Good (4) O Neutral (3) O Marginal (2)

O Poor (1)

O Not Applicable

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Section 2 (continued)

Turf Care Center Chemical Storage and Use Checklist

Fire safety precautions are in place and response plan has been taught to all employees and is on file. O Very Good (5) O Good (4) O Neutral (3) O Marginal (2) O Poor (1) O Not Applicable Structure has explosion-proof electrical wiring and devices. O Yes (5) O No (0) Structure has an impervious floor, such as metal or sealed concrete, that is designed to self-contained one and one half the largest tanks finished spray mixture. O Yes (5) O No (0) Procedure or device (e.g., sump pump) is in place to contain and clean up liquid spills, should they occur. Ideally, floor should be designed to drain to a trough or toward the door to facilitate safe clean up of spills. O Yes (5) O No (0) Structure has emergency wash facilities with adequate soap and water, including eye wash stations and drench shower, in close proximity. O Yes (5) O No (0)

Best Management Practices

Section 3

A spill containment kit is readily accessible and easy to open. O Yes (5) O No (0) Current MSDS for all storage products are readily available. O Very Good (5) O Good (4) O Neutral (3) O Marginal (2)

O Poor (1)

O Not Applicable

Spill containment procedures are posted, and written in English and Spanish/French, if needed. O Very Good (5) O Good (4) O Neutral (3) O Marginal (2) O Poor (1) O Not Applicable Pesticides are stored away from fertilizers and in an area with proper ventilation. O Very Good (5) O Good (4) O Neutral (3) O Marginal (2) O Poor (1) O Not Applicable Pesticides are kept dry and away from activities that might knock over a container or rip open a bag. O Very Good (5) O Good (4) O Neutral (3) O Marginal (2) O Poor (1) O Not Applicable Pesticides are stored off the floor on metal or plastic shelving or, if wooden shelves, have secondary containment (e.g., plastic bin or tray). O Very Good (5) O Good (4) O Neutral (3) O Marginal (2) O Poor (1) O Not Applicable Liquid products are stored below dry products or have secondary containment on the shelf A minimum amount (one season supply) of pesticides is stored. O Very Good (5) O Good (4) O Neutral (3) O Marginal (2) O Poor (1) O Not Applicable If storage of liquid pesticides in cold weather is needed, observe the following: Usually, when a liquid pesticide freezes, the only risk is separation of the active ingredient from the solvents or emulsifiers. However, if the liquid expands upon freezing, the container holding the pesticide may crack or rupture. It is best to void having excess pesticides that require winter storage. O Very Good (5) O Good (4) O Neutral (3) O Marginal (2) O Poor (1) O Not Applicable A chemical inventory is maintained away from storage area. O Very Good (5) O Good (4) O Neutral (3) O Marginal (2)

O Poor (1)

O Not Applicable

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Turf Care Center Chemical Storage and Use Checklist

Mix/Load Area

Section 4

Infrastructure Meets state codes for containment; check regulations for roof, slab size and lip, sump design/volume. O Very Good (5) O Good (4) O Neutral (3) O Marginal (2) O Poor (1) O Not Applicable An impermeable surface, such as sealed concrete, is used for mixing and loading chemicals. O Yes (5) O No (0) The mixing and loading pad includes containment walling and/or a sump system. O Yes (5) O No (0) A double back-flow prevention device is installed on the well or hydrants, and an air gap is maintained between the hose and the top of the sprayer tank. O Yes (5) O No (0) Emergency shut off of all water and drainage systems is within immediate access to the operator. O Very Good (5) O Good (4) O Neutral (3) O Marginal (2) O Poor (1) O Not Applicable Area has emergency drench shower and eye wash. O Yes (5) O No (0) Best if roof is over this structure to prevent rainwater contamination. O Yes (5) O No (0) Mix/Load pad extends at least three feet beyond the extended boom width on each side of sprayer O Yes (5) O No (0)

Best Management Practices

Section 5

Sprayers are filled by a trained and/or licensed applicator. O Yes (5) O No (0) Current product labels are readily available and followed precisely. O Very Good (5) O Good (4) O Neutral (3) O Marginal (2) O Poor (1)

O Not Applicable

The spray hose is never put in the sprayer tank. O Yes (5) O No (0) The fill hose is always kept well above the water line. O Yes (5) O No (0) An air gap is maintained between the hose and the top of the sprayer tank. O Yes (5) O No (0) Cam-Lock fittings are used on water fill hose. O Yes (5) O No (0) Mixing and filling is always done at chest level or below. O Yes (5) O No (0) An emergency response plan for the site is in place and includes the following information: 1. Where runoff water will go, 2. How to handle your particular pesticides, and 3. Who to call for help. O Very Good (5) O Good (4) O Neutral (3) O Marginal (2) O Poor (1) O Not Applicable Materials involved with spills are handled according to label instructions. O Very Good (5) O Good (4) O Neutral (3) O Marginal (2) O Poor (1)

O Not Applicable

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Section 5 (continued)

Turf Care Center Chemical Storage and Use Checklist

Spills are reported to authorities in a timely manner, including: 1. Concentrated spills greater than one quart; 2. Spills of smaller quantities if they may cause damage to surface or ground water because of the specific chemical or the spill location. O Very Good (5) O Good (4) O Neutral (3) O Marginal (2) O Poor (1) O Not Applicable Spilled material and contaminated soil are removed no matter what the quantity and disposed of according to recommendations received when the spill is reported, or, for smaller amounts, according to label. O Very Good (5) O Good (4) O Neutral (3) O Marginal (2) O Poor (1) O Not Applicable Pesticide mixing and loading takes place away from water sources. O Very Good (5) O Good (4) O Neutral (3) O Marginal (2) O Poor (1)

O Not Applicable

Mixing and loading is not carried out on gravel or other surfaces that allow spills to sink quickly through the soil. O Yes (5) O No (0) Rinse water is used for mixing subsequent loads of the same pesticide. The last rinse load is applied to a labeled application site, away from water sources. O Very Good (5) O Good (4) O Neutral (3) O Marginal (2) O Poor (1) O Not Applicable Under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), a triple-rinsing of empty pesticide container is mandatory. O Yes (5) O No (0) Plastic, metal, and glass containers are triple-rinsed or pressure-rinsed immediately after use, since residue can be difficult to remove after it dries. O Very Good (5) O Good (4) O Neutral (3) O Marginal (2) O Poor (1) O Not Applicable Rinse water is poured into the spray tank. O Yes (5) O No (0) Metal and plastic containers are punctured and stored in a covered barrel until taken to a recycling facility or an approved public landfill. O Very Good (5) O Good (4) O Neutral (3) O Marginal (2) O Poor (1) O Not Applicable Check with suppliers or local agencies for a recycling program for one-time-use plastic chemical jugs O Very Good (5) O Good (4) O Neutral (3) O Marginal (2) O Poor (1) O Not Applicable When making repairs to sprayers chemical proper personal protective devices are used and sprayers are cleaned and triple rinsed before repairs are begun. O Yes (5) O No (0)

Fuel Storage Area

Section 6

Double walled steel and/or concrete above ground tanks are used to minimize the potential for subsurface contamination. O Yes (5) O No (0) An impermeable surface (e.g., concrete with a sealant), with a lip to minimize leaching and contain spills O Very Good (5) O Good (4) O Neutral (3) O Marginal (2) O Poor (1) O Not Applicable A containment dike, concrete or metal structure surrounding the tanks to catch any spills O Very Good (5) O Good (4) O Neutral (3) O Marginal (2) O Poor (1) O Not Applicable A sensor to detect any leaks in the gas storage tank O Yes (5) O No (0)

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Section 6 (continued)

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Overfill protection on the tank O Yes (5) O No (0) Automatic shut off device in case of hose breakage (breakaway hose) O Yes (5) O No (0) A roof over the tanks to increase the longevity of the tanks and keep precipitation out of containment structure O Very Good (5) O Good (4) O Neutral (3) O Marginal (2) O Poor (1) O Not Applicable Emergency shut-off on electric pumps located away from tanks normally on exterior of primary building. O Very Good (5) O Good (4) O Neutral (3) O Marginal (2) O Poor (1) O Not Applicable Corner and side posts (bollards) for traffic protection O Very Good (5) O Good (4) O Neutral (3) O Marginal (2)

O Poor (1)

O Not Applicable

Based on the total quantity stored, your facility may be required to file a Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures Plan (SPCCP) with the U.S. EPA. O Very Good (5) O Good (4) O Neutral (3) O Marginal (2) O Poor (1) O Not Applicable

Wash Pad

Section 7

Infrastructure To protect water quality; assess options for handling wash water on-site versus installing a self-contained recycling/processing system. Invest in recycling systems, if needed, to handle facility demands. O Very Good (5) O Good (4) O Neutral (3) O Marginal (2) O Poor (1) O Not Applicable The wash pad is made of an impervious surface, such as sealed concrete, to control leaching of any contaminates. O Very Good (5) O Good (4) O Neutral (3) O Marginal (2) O Poor (1) O Not Applicable Several air hoses are located in proximity to the wash area so excessive grass clippings can be blown off prior to cleaning equipment. O Yes (5) O No (0) If no recycling system is available, wash water drains into a vegetated retention area or swale at least 25 feet wide, but again there should be no direct contact with a surface water body. Best if water drains to surface. Discharge to below surface drain/leach field may be permitted, check with local codes. O Very Good (5) O Good (4) O Neutral (3) O Marginal (2) O Poor (1) O Not Applicable Screening devices are used to prevent an excess of grass clippings from moving off the pad. O Very Good (5) O Good (4) O Neutral (3) O Marginal (2) O Poor (1) O Not Applicable Excess grass clippings are composed and use throughout the golf course. O Very Good (5) O Good (4) O Neutral (3) O Marginal (2) O Poor (1)

O Not Applicable

Consider a roof over the wash pad to minimize excessive water from going into the recycling storage tanks or wash water drainage system. O Very Good (5) O Good (4) O Neutral (3) O Marginal (2) O Poor (1) O Not Applicable

Best Management Practices

Section 8

Wash water from this area is not discharged to surface water either directly or through ditches, storm drains, or canals. Equipment wash water may contain soaps, fertilizer residues, solids, and lubricating oil residues, which can contaminate water sources. O Very Good (5) O Good (4) O Neutral (3) O Marginal (2) O Poor (1) O Not Applicable

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Section 8 (continued)

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Pesticide equipment is not washed off in equipment cleaning area. Ideally, pesticide equipment is washed in a closed system where rinse water can be reused or disposed of in a proper way. O Very Good (5) O Good (4) O Neutral (3) O Marginal (2) O Poor (1) O Not Applicable No engine or heavy degreasing cleaning is conducted in wash station dedicated to exterior of equipment. O Very Good (5) O Good (4) O Neutral (3) O Marginal (2) O Poor (1) O Not Applicable Use of compressed air prior to water washing of equipment to facilitate heavy clipping removal, consider using air only for several days per week to minimize water use O Very Good (5) O Good (4) O Neutral (3) O Marginal (2) O Poor (1) O Not Applicable

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