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(40 C.F.R. section 262.34(d) (5) (ii)). (c) The emergency coordinator or his/her designee must respond to any emergencies that arise. In the event of a: (1) Fire, call the fire department or attempt to extinguish it using a fire extinguisher; (2) Spill, contain the flow of hazardous waste to the extent possible, and as soon as is practicable, clean up the hazardous waste and any contaminated materials or soil; (3) Fire, explosion, or other release that could threaten human health outside the facility or when the generator has knowledge that a spill has reached surface water, the generator must immediately notify the National Response Center (using their 24-hour toll free number 800/424- 8802). (40 C.F.R. Section 262.34(d) (5) (iv)). (3) 1000 KG/MONTH OR MORE Each generator that generates 1000 kg/month or more of hazardous waste per month must comply with the requirements of Title 22, Cal. Code Regs., division 4.5, chapter 15, article 4. These requirements include: (a) The generator must prepare and retain a written contingency plan and emergency procedures for dealing with emergencies. The contingency plan shall be designed to minimize hazards to human health or the environment from fires, explosions, or any unplanned sudden or non -sudden release of hazardous waste or hazardous waste constituents to air, soil, or surface water. (Section 66265.5 1.) (b) The provisions of the plan must be carried out immediately whenever there is a fire, explosion, or release of hazardous waste or hazardous waste constituents that could threaten human health or the environment. (Section 66265.5 1.) The contents of a contingency plan can be found in section 66265.52. (c) At all times there must be at least one employee, either on the premises or on call (i.e., available to respond to an emergency by reaching the site within a short period of time), with the responsibility for coordinating all emergency response measures. In addition, this person must have the authority to commit resources needed to carry out the contingency plan. (Section 66265.55.) F F TRAINING (1) Generators that generate less than 1000 kg/month of hazardous waste must ensure that all employees are thoroughly familiar with proper waste handling and emergency procedures, relevant to their responsibilities during normal facility operations and emergencies. (40 C.FR. section 262.34(d) (5) (iii)). (2) Generators that generate 1000 kg or more per month of hazardous waste must comply with the requirements of section 66265.16. These requirements include: (a) Personnel must successfully complete a program of classroom instruction or on-the-job training that teaches them to perform their duties in a way that ensures the generator's compliance with the regulatory requirements. (b) This program must be directed by a person trained in hazardous waste management procedures, and must include instruction that teaches personnel hazardous waste management procedures (including contingency plan implementation) relevant to the positions in which they are employed. (c) At a minimum, the training program must be designed to ensure that personnel are able to respond effectively to emergencies by familiarizing them with emergency procedures, emergency equipment and emergency systems, including other applicable requirements. (d) Personnel must successfully complete the program within six months after employment or assignment to the facility. Personnel must not work in unsupervised positions until they have completed the training requirements referenced above. They must also take part in an annual review of the initial training. (e) The following documents and records must be maintained at the facility: (1) The job title for each position related to hazardous waste management, and the name of the employee filling each job. (2) A written job description for each position related to hazardous waste management, including the requisite skill, education or other qualifications and duties of employees assigned to each position. (3) A written description of the type and