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11. ON-SITE EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT Emergency information is prominently displayed in strategic on-site locations. Decontamination equipment and supplies are located downrange as appropriate at strategic locations. Stericycle will provide and use, as necessary, safety equipment through Level B protection(chemical- resistant clothing,boots and gloves). In addition,an ample supply of Tyvek and splash suits,protective boots, gloves, and glasses will be available. A minimum of Level D protection will be worn in restricted areas. Standard safety equipment will include fingerprint identification materials; full-face air-purifying, breathing apparatus; eye wash stations; first aid kits; phones; absorbents and spill pillows; fire extinguishers, and empty containers. The facility site map (Attachment A) identifies the locations of emergency equipment. Emergency information is prominently displayed in strategic on-site locations. Basic emergency and first aid equipment, decontamination equipment and supplies are available on-site. Equipment includes: 1) Communications—Air horns (two, white and red), one located in the cabinet and one adjacent to the paint bulking area in the warehouse. Additionally, an emergency telephone (red) is located inside the warehouse on the wall to the right of the loading dock door. 2) Eye wash/safety shower (two, green and yellow, plus full size shower in restroom), one located outside in the unloading zone and one located adjacent to the paint bulking area in the warehouse. 3) Fire extinguishers - five extinguishers located in strategic locations throughout the building: one ABC in the waste processing area, one ABC in the chemical storage area, one ABC in the non- hazardous storage area, one ABC in the office, and one D in the waste processing area(see site map in Attachment A). 4) First aid kits (two, white cases), one located in the office above the filing cabinet and one in the warehouse adjacent to the paint bulking area. 5) Spill kits (two, in black drums labeled "spill kit") consisting of absorbents and spill pillows, non- reactive absorbent packaging material, broom, dust pan, Tyvek splash suits, disposable gloves and safety glasses are located one outside adjacent to the hazardous waste storage tanks, and one inside adjacent to the shipping/receiving area of the warehouse. 6) Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for the products and hazardous substances handled are located adjacent to the shipping/receiving area of the warehouse, as well as in the office adjacent to the copy machine. MSDS sheets not available on site may be obtained electronically through the internet or from the manufacturer of the product or substance. 7)Additional safety equipment is in the non-hazardous storage area, including absorbent pads, empty containers,chemical fingerprint identification materials,chemical-resistant clothing,Tyvek and splash suits, protective boots, and gloves, and a full-face air-purifying breathing apparatus. 12. HAZARD ANALYSIS Site activities may include the use of heavy equipment,handling of hazardous substances and working under various environmental conditions. Stericycle crew members shall be aware of the hazards Page 27 of 41