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SAFETY MANAGEMENT PROGRAM POLICY/PROCEDURE MANUAL <br /> • TITLE: HAZARDOUS WASTE CONTINGENCY PLAN POLICY NUMBER 5.06 <br /> PAGE 2 OF 14 <br /> prior to being involved in "first response" activities at the <br /> awareness level. <br /> 2.2 Departments with these responsibilities will be prepared to respond with current <br /> procedures, incidental spill sheets, and equipped to respond with appropriate <br /> equipment and materials. <br /> 2.3 Procedures will outline responsibilities to be assumed by others in the Medical <br /> Center and will specifically address the role of external agencies contracted to <br /> address emergency spills. <br /> 3.0 PROCEDURE <br /> 3.1 Incidental (small) hazardous spills localized to a specific department/ area.— <br /> PRODUCT INCIDENTAL SPILL VOLUME <br /> Acids Less than 1/2 cup <br /> Bases & Caustics Less than 1/2 gallon <br /> Bleach Less than 1/2 gallon <br /> Flammable Liquids Less than 1/2 gallon <br /> Formaldehyde Less than 3/4 cup <br /> Gluteraldehyde Less than 1/2 gallon <br /> 3.1.1 All departments that use or house hazardous materials shall maintain the <br /> appropriate hazardous materials emergency spill kits and train their <br /> employees in the proper use of these kits. For "first response" at the <br /> awareness level emergency spill response within the yellow Safety <br /> Management manual must be reviewed prior to an incident and utilized to <br /> assist in incidental spill cleanup. <br /> 3.1.2 For a spill, the manager/supervisor or involved employee(s) are to <br /> immediately follow notification procedures and begin the process by <br /> calling the service line at 3939. <br /> 3.1.2.1 The operator will continue the notification procedures once <br /> information has been obtained on the hazardous material <br /> involved, location, and amount. <br /> • 3.1.3 If the spilled material is flammable, all ignition sources will be <br /> immediately turned off. <br /> =FresnoRevision dates: 09/12/96, 6/25/98, 3/30!00, 8/1/O1,Stockton revision date 07/22/02, <br /> 3 <br />