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• Page 19 of 23 Standard Operating Procedures Health and Safety Plans 13.0 EMERGENCY PLAN As a result of hazards on-site and the conditions under which operations are conducted, the possibility of an emergency exists. An emergency plan is required by OSHA (29CFR 1910.120) to be available for use and is included below A copy of this plan shall be posted in the Support zone at each work Site The SHSM shall implement this emergency plan whenever conditions at the Site warrant such action 13.1 Evacuation In the event of an emergency situation, such as fire, explosion, significant release of particulates, etc , an air horn or other appropriate device will be sounded by the SHSM for approximately ten seconds indicating the initiation of evacuation procedures All persons in both the restncted and non-restricted areas will evacuate and assemble in a safe area as identified by the SHSM The SHSM will have authority to initiate proper action if outside services are required. Under no circumstances will incoming personnel or visitors be allowed to proceed into the area once the emergency signal has been given The SHSM must see that access for emergency equipment • is provided and that all combustion apparatus has been shutdown once the alarm has been sounded Once the safety of all personnel is established, the fire department and other emergency response groups will be notified by telephone of the emergency The hospital route will be posted on-site (Figure 1). 13.2 Potential or Actual Fire or Explosion If the potential for a fire exists or if an actual fire or explosion occurs, the following procedures will be implemented: • Immediately evacuate the Site as described above (Section 13 1) and • Notify fire and police Fire Department 911 Police Department 911 ROUX ASSOCIATES HASP 4193 7906 North El Dorado Street Stockton,California