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! • <br /> SAFETY MANAGEMENT PROGRAM POLICY/PROCEDURE MANUAL <br /> TITLE: HAZARDOUS MATERIAL SPILL MANAGEMENT POLICY NUMBER 5.06 <br /> PAGE 4 OF 9 <br /> 3.2.2 If the spilled material is flammable, all ignition sources will be <br /> immediately turned off. <br /> 3.2.3 In the event of personal injury, the injured party (employee) should <br /> immediately report to the Employee Health department or Urgent Care <br /> after 6:00 p.m.. The Material Safety Data Sheet for the spilled hazardous <br /> material shall be obtained and brought to Employee Health or Urgent care. <br /> Visitors or Members should immediately report to Urgent care, (Medicine <br /> 1). <br /> 3.2.4 Employees shall identify the material, estimate volume, and if possible will <br /> isolate the spill material, provide initial neutralization. The spill area will <br /> be evacuated if necessary due to potential exposure over permissible <br /> exposure levels. Emergency spill response in the yellow departmental <br /> Safety Management manual should be utilized to assist in spill cleanup. <br /> 3.2.4.1 If in a common area open to the public, staff should alert <br /> patients and visitors and instruct them to evacuate or clear the <br /> area. <br /> 3.2.4.2 Security will assist in securing the area. <br /> 3.2.5 Safety Director <br /> 3.2.5.1 Upon arrival at the scene, the Safety Director (designee) will <br /> evaluate the extent of the spill to determine the Medical <br /> Center's ability to continue further containment and clean up <br /> efforts, first using the department's spill kits or the mobile spill <br /> cart. <br /> 3.2.5.2 If necessary, authorize the call to activate the external agency to <br /> clean up an emergency spill. The response of the external <br /> agency will be evaluated. <br /> 3.2.5.3 If deemed necessary, the Safety Director will instruct the <br /> Operator to notify "911" to activate the appropriate County <br /> agency (Fire Department) for further assistance with <br /> containment and clean up. <br /> Fresno Revision dates: 09112196, 6/25198, 3130100, 8/l/01,Stockton revision date 07/22/02 <br />