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i i <br /> SAFETY MANAGEMENT PROGRAM POLICY/PROCEDURE MANUAL <br /> TITLE: HAZARDOUS MATERIAL SPILL MANAGEMENT POLICY NUMBER 5.06 <br /> PAGE 3 OF 9 <br /> 3.1.5 Personnel must evacuate the spill area immediately only if: <br /> • Breathing becomes difficult. <br /> • Dizziness or other distress occurs. <br /> • Any other difficulties or health symptoms develop indicating short- <br /> term exposure. <br /> • Airborne contaminant level is unknown. <br /> • No department staff are trained in "fust response" at the awareness <br /> level. <br /> 3.1.6 Departmental employees will proceed with appropriate identification, <br /> isolation, neutralization, containment, and initial clean up procedures. <br /> 3.1.7 Safety Director <br /> 3.1.7.1 Upon arrival at the scene, the Safety Director (designee) shall <br /> evaluate the extent of the spill and determine if departmental <br /> efforts are appropriate, adequate, and sufficient. <br /> 3.1.7.2 Upon satisfactory clean up of the spill, the Safety Director will, <br /> if necessary or required, notify appropriate regulatory agencies. <br /> 3.2 Emergency (large spill) localized in department or in a common area. <br /> PRODUCT INCIDENTAL SPILL VOLUME <br /> Acids Greater than 1/2 cup <br /> Bases & Caustics Greater than 1/2 gallon <br /> Bleach Greater than 1/2 gallon <br /> Flammable Liquids Greater than 1/2 gallon <br /> Formaldehyde Greater than 3/4 cup <br /> Gluteraldehyde Greater than 1/2 gallon <br /> 3.2.1 Individual involved with spill will immediately call the service line @ 3939 <br /> to report the type of hazardous material, provide an estimate of the <br /> amount spilled and the location. <br /> 3.2.1.1 An operator will page the Safety Director and Environmental <br /> Services Manager to verify the need to contact the external <br /> contract agency. <br /> Fresno Revision dates: 09/12/96, 6125/98, 3/30/00, 8/1/01,Stockton revision date 07/22/02 <br />