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Earthquake Response Plan FmishMaster Branch#236 The USGS has determined that your,state ism the top 10 far frequenry ofearthquake events_ An employee's best response ssthe event of an earthquake will vary by location If there is any question as to the safety procedure for a specific aura,employees are to seek guidance from their deparnumtat manager_To aid in detemiming response procedures,the following guidance frmm OSHA's website(wu v_osya,gos)is provided for reference: "The primary-dangerz to workers result from_being stmck by structural components or furnishings,inadequately secured stored materials,bums resulting from building fires resulting from gas leaks m electrical shorts,or exposure to chemicals released from scored or process chemicals.Many of the hazaads w wmk-ers both duinig and following an earthquake are predictable and may be reduced through hazard identification,planning and marigstion. There are many things you can do to prepare your workplace before an earthquake occurs: • Pick"safe places".A safe place could be under a study table or desk-or against an intenor will away from windows and bookcases,vehicles,or tall furniture that could fall ouyro • Practice drop,cover,and hold-on in each safe place.Skop under a sturdy desk of table and hold on to our leg of the table or desk Protect your eyes by keeping your head doasr Practice these actions so that they become an automatic response.Frequent practice Aill help reinforce safe behavior.VAten m earthquake or other disaster ocasrs,many people hesitate,trying to remember what they are supposed to do.Responding quickly and automatically may help protect you from injury. • Arait in ymu safe place until the shaling stops,then check to see if you are but You will be better able to help otbers ifyoutake care of yomxli'&st,then check the people arourad you.Move carefully and catch out for things that have fallen or broken creating hazards.Be ready for aftershocks_ • Be our the lookout far fees.Fire is the most common earthquake-related hazed,due to broken gas limes, damaged electrical lines or appliances,and previously contained fres oc sparks being released. • If you must leave a building after the shat n stops,use the stairs,not the elevator.Earthquakes can cause fire slams and fire sprinklers to go off.You will not be certain whether there is a real threat of fire.As a precaution., use the stairs. • If you're onaide in an earthquake,stay outside.Moore assay front buildings,trees,streetlights,andpower lures. Crouch dmua and cover yomhead-Many injuries occur vnthin 10 fret of the entrance tin buildings.Bricks, mofng, and other mstessals cm fall from building,imjunng persons nearby. Trees,streetlights,and power lines may also fall,causing damage or injury" a.Facility-Evacuation:Part 4 of flus Action Planpromdes details urn facility nacuation procedures. b.Spill clean-up:Rgten the facility is determined to be safe to enter,rrmmuence clean-up activities as outlined in part 1 of this plan. c.Additional requirements:CCR TITLE 19,SEMON 2731 (e)Ideatification of areas of the facility and mechanical or other systems that require immediate taspection or isolation because of their vulnerability to earthquake related ground motion. INSPECTION: t_ Compressed gases 2. Hazardous Material Taub 3. parts Shelves C Water heaters 5. Itessureyessels—Compressors 6. Any natural gas lines ISOLATION:Compressed gases that are incompatible will be segregated to prevent comingling hazards. Chemicals of a bazard category that are incompatible will be segregated as necessary. 17