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Terminal Manager of Supervisor Duties During an emergency, the Terminal Manager of Supervisor will do the following: Assess the situation to determine whether an emergency exists requiring activation of emergency procedures. Supervise all efforts, including evacuating employees. Call outside emergency services Take all necessary measures to contain the hazard and prevent its spread to other nearby areas, with the assistance of emergency personnel. Direct the shutdown of facility operations when required. If the emergency is a biological agent, turn off the ventilation system in the building. If the emergency is a hazardous material spill, ensure that the hazardous material and any material with which in came into contact (gravel, soil, etc.,), will be scraped up using shovels and/or brooms. All this combined material will be considered hazardous waste unless analysis shows otherwise. Provide for collection, treatment, and disposal of the waste and contaminated material by the emergency crew or outside contractor, as appropriate. Ensure that contaminated soil, liquids, or other material is placed in drums and handled as a hazardous waste. Ensure that the emergency crew restores all emergency equipment to full operational status. Assisted by other qualified persons, begin to investigate the cause of the emergency and take steps to prevent a recurrence of such or similar incidents. Ensure that the cause of the emergency has been investigated and eliminated and that cleanup and restoration have progressed at least to the point of not jeopardizing the health and safety of the employees, and that EPA, state, and local authorities have been notified, if required. Ensure that for spills or releases involving a hazardous substance at or above its reportable quantity, the following necessary information is recorded and reported: name of chemical(s) involved, whether the substance is listed under 40 CFR 302—extremely hazardous substances, estimated quantity of the released substance, time of the release and duration, medium into which the substance was released, health risks associated with the release, precautions taken to respond to the release, name and telephone numbers of persons who can be contacted for further information. Rescue and First Aid Rescue and first aid may be necessary during emergency situations. Designated first aid responders are to provide first aid assistance within their capabilities to employees requiring it during emergency situations. Designated first aid responders include the following individuals: Name(or title): Department: Shift: Andrew Operation Day Moore Scott Alberg Operation Swing