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• • 4 API RECOMMENDED PRACTICE 1646 • fire, • spills, • leaks • vehicular accidents, • security incidents, • all other non-specified emergencies All workers shall also know when they are required to call 911 for emergency assistance. Workers shall report any and all emer- gencies to the site operator and the customer's authorized representative. 2.5 CHAIN OF COMMAND FOR NON-REGULATORY REQUIRED REPORTING AND NOTIFICATION PROCEDURES Reporting procedures may vary between customers. It is the contractor's responsibility to understand and implement the proper reporting/notification processes for each of their customers. 2.6 INCIDENT/CASE MANAGEMENT AT THE JOB SITE, ESCALATION,AND OUTSIDE RESOURCES AVAILABLE TO MANAGE. Workers may only perform activities for which they are properly trained and competent.It is important for workers to also under- stand when a situation has gotten to a point where they can no longer handle it. At this point,the situation shall be escalated using the notification procedures appropriate to the situation and customer. When a serious incident occurs,work shall stop,notifications shall be made,and the incident scene preserved until an investiga- tion is conducted.All accidents which require medical treatment shall be verbally reported as soon as possible.A follow-up writ- ten report shall be made within 24 hours.All OSHA recordable injuries shall be properly recorded in the contractor's OSHA 300 log as soon as possible.For all injuries,the appropriate medical care should be given. Injury cases should be managed with physicians to assure reasonable medical care is given.Proper case management can have an impact on the classification of an injury.When possible,light duty or restricted duty assignments should be made available as an alternative to days away from work. The limitations created by an injury should be evaluated, and suitable work provided to accommodate those limitations 2.7 FACILITY OPERATIONS AND HOW TO MANAGE YOUR ACTIVITIES SAFELY WITHIN THEM Working at an operating petroleum/convenience site presents challenges for safety of workers, site employees and the general public. Workers shall follow the proper safety procedures to minimize these risks. 2.7.1 Check-in/Work Clearance • All workers who may be required to work on operational petroleum/convenience sites shall be in possession of identifica- tion certified by their employer. • Contractor shall consult with the site manager regarding the regular facility work hours. • Contractors shall confine their workers and work to the designated site orjob site areas. • Work of any kind shall not start until all workers have reported to the person in charge of the site at the time.In addition,all workers are required to identify themselves and sign-in using the site's sign-in process(if applicable). If required by the customer workers may have to present their API Safety Qualification card(or equivalent). • Workers shall understand the job safety analysis(JSA)of performing the activity before arriving at the worksite. Consult with the person in charge of the site to identify site specific risks not covered in the JSA and document accordingly per guidelines below. • A representative of the site shall give clearance for work to begin. This will be according to the individual customer's requirements, and may require that a specialized form be completed(See Job Clearance Form—Appendix B.1)or work authorized in an electronic manner. • For jobs that will take longer than a day,or for construction work,workers shall identify themselves each day to the site manager or the attendant in charge before any work starts. — This will be according to the individual customer's requirements,and may require that a specialized form be completed (See Daily Site Safety Record—Appendix B.2). Before beginning any work at a construction site,workers and visitors