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HAZARDOUS MATERIAL/WASTE SPILL RESPONSE CONTINGENCY PLAN <br />In the event of a hazardous material/waste spill, whether liquid or solid, initiate the <br />following action: <br />1. Notify personnel in the immediate vicinity. <br />2. If you can do it safely, attempt to isolate the spill site and deny entry. Remember, be <br />cautious and treat materials as hazardous until proven otherwise. <br />3. Notify the TMC Dispatch. <br />Supervisor's Action: <br />1. Evacuate all non-essential personnel from the immediate area. <br />2. Notify the TMC of the emergency. The TMC will make the required notifications, and notify <br />all emergency response agencies. <br />3. If you can do it safely, attempt to determine what materials are involved through <br />the use of labels, placards and by talking with the individuals involved. <br />4. If you feel you can do it safely and the required actions are within your <br />capabilities, training and the required personal protective equipment for your use, <br />attempt to contain the spill to prevent spreading. <br />5. If the material is unknown or if you have identified the material, but <br />the hazards are unknown; DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CONTAIN THE SPILL <br />MATERIAL. Instead remain at a safe distance within the vicinity of the spill site. When <br />the emergency response personnel arrive, brief them with your findings. <br />6. Provide a summary of actions to the Regional Manager and the District 10 Hazardous <br />Material Manager immediately upon completion of the clean up actions. <br />16 <br />