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EMERGENCY RESPONSE PROCEDURES 1. PREVENTION Describe the kinds of hazards associated with the materials present at your business. Provide information on the steps taken at your business, or the policies or procedures now in place, to help prevent an accidental release of a hazardous material. Issues for discussion may include safety, storage, and containment procedures. Please be specific for each type of Hazardous Material at your facility. Battery systems are inspected monthly by technician upon entry to the facility. Batteries are checked for cracks or signs of leakage. Cables are checked for cracks or signs of fraying. Racks are designed for this purpose and are anchored to prevent tripping or falling of cells. Cells are firmly attached to racks. Battery Electrolyte: Electrolyte is contained in batteries with explosion proof cases and batteries are secured in specially designed reinforced battery racks which work in coniunction with earthquake bracing. 2. MITIGATION Describe the procedures to be followed to reduce the severity of a release or threatened release of a hazardous material at your business. The procedures should detail the actions to be taken by employees to stop a release, contain a release, or to reduce the problems associated with a release. What is your immediate response to a spill, fire, explosion or airborne release at your business? Do not write procedures that exceed the capabilities of employees or equipment at your business or that violate any worker's safety laws. The person discovering the spill will contact the AT&T emergency call center at 800 -KNOW EHS, (800- 566-9347) keep others out of the area by using available materials (i.e. hazard tape, signs, chairs, cones, etc) attempt to stop the flow of the leak wear applicable personnel protective equipment (PPE) (goggles with shields chemical resistant gloves apron shoe covers etc.) and use the appropriate contents of the spill kit for the type of spill (i.e. acid/alkaline/or other Waste) and absorbent materials (i.e. acid neutralizing absorber, alkaline neutralizing absorber, baking soda dirt or other absorbent material, as applicable) to absorb the leak All ignition sources will be extinguished. All shut-off valves and ventilation systems will be shut down where safe and appropriate Every attempt will be made to keep materials from entering floor or storm drains If a spill enters a floor or storm drain local utilities should be notified immediately. For small spills all Waste materials and used absorbents will be contained in a clearly marked, clean container (i.e. drum barrel sturdy bap); If the used Waste and clean up supplies are generated from a acid spill or alkaline spill (for battery spills segregate acids from alkaline Waste) the container should be labeled "Used Clean -Up Supplies and Absorbent Materials from Lead Acid Spill" OR "Used Clean -UP Supplies and Absorbent Materials from Alkaline Battery Spill" as applicable (place a completed Hazardous Waste Label on the container and indicate if the Waste is Acid Battery Waste or Alkaline Battery Waste) If the leak/release is beyond the persons capabilities they will call 9-1-1 immediately. In the event of a fire attempt to contain and extinguish with the hand held fire extinguisher and call 9-1-1 immediately for assistance.