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PRE-EMERGENCY PLANNING 1. Chemical Spill i. In the event of a spill, release and/or discharge of hazardous materials, the on site staff will follow the Emergency Response Procedures as outlined in Section B of this Emergency Action Plan (EAP). ii. The Primary Emergency Coordinator(Project Manager) will be contacted; employees will evacuate the building and take with them any persons at the facility. Evacuation routes are posted in the facility and are included as Attachment A to this plan. 2. Chemical Exposure i. In the event that an employee, subcontractor, or any other person is accidentally exposed to a hazardous substance while on San Joaquin County property, and that person is not unconscious or experiencing severe respiratory problems, the person (with their permission)will undergo immediate decontamination before being transported(with their permission)to a medical facility (see Section G,below). Decontamination will include rinsing or cleaning the affected area with soap and water or sanitary wipes (if in the eyes rinse with eyewash for a minimum fifteen- minute period), and removal of any contaminated clothing. Locations of all eyewash/emergency showers are listed on facility site map in Attachment A. In the event that any person is unconscious, 911 will be contacted. ii. A Safety Data Sheet(SDS) for the HHW product or hazardous substance will be located and provided to the treatment facility. SDS are located adjacent to the hallway entrance into the office. If the SDS is not available on site, Stericycle staff will attempt to obtain them electronically through the internet or from the manufacturer of the product or substance. 3. Explosions or Fire i. In the event of a fire or explosion, all persons will evacuate the building. Evacuation escape routes and procedures are outlined below. ii. The Emergency Response Procedures will go into effect as outlined in Section B of this document. 4. Earthquake i. In the event of a large magnitude earthquake, all persons will immediately evacuate the building. Evacuation escape routes and procedures are outlined below. The Project Manager/Emergency Coordinator(EC), after consulting with County representatives, will determine if and when re-entry into the building is safe. 14.1 EMERGENCY RESPONSE PROCEDURE The following procedure shall be implemented for rapid, safe response and control of a fire or chemical spill. The person/employee who discovers an emergency situation will, to the best of their ability,make a quick initial hazard assessment regarding chemicals involved and any injuries and immediately notify the Emergency Coordinator(EC). 1. The Emergency Coordinator will: Page 32 of 41