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EMERGENCY PROCEDURES <br />Jack Bishop will direct emergency activities at the terminal in the event of an emergency. <br />While California Tank Lines, Inc. transports a variety of hazardous chemicals, the trailers are normally <br />empty (small retain prior to washing) when returning to the terminal. Therefore, the risks to employees <br />and neighbors are due to the storage of chemicals (caustic and sulfuric acid) and fire (diesel). <br />1. SPILLS <br />All chemical storage is contained so that the risk of a spill endangering an employee or anyone off site <br />is extremely remote, Nevertheless, the company has developed a spill cleanup procedure, as follows: <br />Identify the material leaking and the danger to persons and the environment. <br />Call for help if required, either co-workers or outside emergency personnel (911). <br />Put on proper safety gear before attempting to rectify the problem. <br />Stop the leak if possible (close a valve, plug an opening, transfer material to <br />another container, etc.). <br />Ensure that the spill contained, Construct earthen dikes, use sand bags, etc. if <br />necessary. <br />Pick up the spilled material if possible and place it in an approved container <br />(tank, drum, etc.). <br />Neutralize the area if appropriate. <br />Pick up any contaminated soil and dispose of it in an approved manner. <br />Document the spill and report it to the proper authorities. <br />