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2. Spill Containment and Clean Up( a. Shut offelimmate all sources of ignition b. Attempt to prevent any additional release(if possible). An example wouldbe dosing a leahiug tape or mining off a pump that is causing a release- c. Caatain the spill by dilang around it using sand,earth m other absorbent material. Ensure special attention to prevemtimg spilled material from reaching a sewer or storm drain inlet. d. Absorb spilled material using sand,earth or other absorbent. Fhxx cleamnglswiteping materials are appropriate and are normally available. Nene: It may be possible to pump up a signiacam portion of contained liquid e. Avoid slim contact and breathing vapors. Near appropnaw protective dothrng and equipment. This equipment can include chemical resistant gloves,eye protection and supplied arrrvpimtors. f. Veentilate the area with local exhaust systema or by opening available doors and uwdows. Note: Avoid use of compressed air to speed evaporation of spilled liquid.This practice increases airbome concentrations and increases the possibility of injuries such as eye darnage. g. Dispose of containni ted absorbent in accordance with applicable regulations. This will normally,involve disposal of the material as a haamdous waste.If the material rs a cortmsrve,place comrsumated absorbent material rn polyethylene or polyethylene-lined comairter for disposal. Note: If the material released is a corrosive(i e.,battery acid),it may be possible to neulmdize l after it nus been contained. For Information on how to neutralize it,facility management should call the emergency, numbers provided on the product Safety Data Sheet_ 3. First Aid Procedures: First aid imfomationfor an individual chemical is availablean its Safety Data Sliest. It may also be appropti ive to consult a physician. General fust aid responses include: a. Eye Contact: Flush with large amounts of water for at least 15 nummea: Occasionally Tuft upper and lower lids. Consul a physician. b. SFin Contact: Remove comaniimwd clothing and immediately flush cmntamr and areas with huge amounts of water. c. Inhalation: If overcome or,affected by vapors,remove from exposure and call a physician- m"n ely. d, Ingestion: Call emergency medical aid immediately. Coostrlt the SINS to determine if vomutiug should be induced or if individual should be p evided other fust aid measures. 4. Evacuation: Supervisors have the amtfurmy to direct an evacuation of the facility-- Referto Part3 of this Action Plan. 5. Reporting: a. Obligation to Report: Depending upon,the volume invohed,the family may be requitedto report a relea or threatenedmlease of a hazardous material No report rs required for small,con-harmfiil releases such as a quart of dr=oil on the shop floor. b. Reporting Amhority: Any employee who detects a release or threatened release of a hazardous material (oiler than an rucidental spill)should immediately notify his orher supervisor,wbo shall then be responsible fmr assessing and be`?mot� a respome to the hazard posed. If the release threatenedrelease involves a sigurficam volume ofhazardous material,the supervisorshouldpromply ramify one of the following,who shall have reporting authority. Reporting _4uthoritc Branch Manager If none of tine patties can be notified,the supervisor has the authority Is,male the report. c. Reporting Procedure: If uncertain as to whedru a report is required,the responsible individual should fust query one of t:e below listed agencies. If it is determined that a report is required,it should be made to the following: 10