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10.2 EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT <br /> The following equipment comprises the basic emergency equipment list, of which all or some <br /> shall be available at the work site: <br /> • Fire extinguishers - dry chemical 20 BC or greater <br /> • Combustible gas and oxygen detector analyzers or organic vapor <br /> detection instruments <br /> • Appropriate spill cleanup supplies and equipment <br /> 10.3 GENERAL EMERGENCY PROCEDURES <br /> In case of an emergency or hazardous situation, the team member that observes this condition <br /> shall immediately sound the alarm. <br /> Upon hearing an alarm, all non-emergency communications will cease and the member giving <br /> the alarm will proceed to give the Project Manager all pertinent information. Actions to be <br /> taken will be dictated by the emergency condition. Power equipment will be shut down and <br /> operators will stand-by for instruction. <br /> WES Command Center will be notified immediately. <br /> In case of a fire, explosion, or hazard alarm, personnel will immediately proceed to assigned <br /> pre-arranged safe locations. Upon arrival at the safe locations, a complete head count will be <br /> given to the Project Manager and personnel will stay at the safe locations until the area is <br /> secured. <br /> 10.4 PERSONAL INJURY <br /> If an injury occurs due to an accident or exposure to a hazardous substance, the WES Command <br /> Center will be notified. The Safety Officer will be given all appropriate information concerning <br /> the nature and cause of the injury so that treatment preparations can be initiated. The injured <br /> person will be transported out of the hot zone where appropriate first aid and treatment can <br /> begin. The Project Manager will be informed and will investigate the cause of the injury and <br /> make any necessary changes in work procedures. <br />