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.0 Emergency Response and Contingency Plan <br /> An emergency is defined as a sudden, generally unexpected occurrence demanding immediate action. <br /> Emergencies at the site include accidents, injuries requiring medical care, fires, explosions, spills and <br /> significant releases of hazardous substances to the environment, and extreme weather events, such as <br /> tornadoes. <br /> In the event that an emergency arises, the appropriate immediate response must be taken by the first <br /> person to recognize the situation. The field crew shall immediately notify the site management of the <br /> incident, and the appropriate emergency service organization shall be contacted. A list of emergency <br /> contacts is provided in Table 6, "Emergency Telephone Numbers." A copy of the emergency telephone <br /> numbers and directions to the nearest selected urgent care facility (EMS shall transport seriously injured <br /> personnel to the hospital)will be posted at the office. <br /> The SS/SHSO, PM,and the HSM, shall be notified of any accident, injury, or illness. <br /> hi the case of injury or illness, a trained person will render the proper emergency first aid care. First aid <br /> equipment and an emergency, eyewash shall be available at the area of fieldwork. Personnel will be <br /> notified as to the locations of first aid equipment during the initial safety briefing session. <br /> If the injury or illness is from exposure to a hazardous substance, rapid identification of that substance <br /> should be attempted. This information shall be provided to the medical personnel. Safety Data Sheets are <br /> provided for operational chemicals. The SDS details first aid procedures to follow in the event an <br /> exposure occurs. <br /> Unless the emergency event is extreme and obvious, the decision to cease all field activities and evacuate <br /> the site will be made by the SS/SHSO or PM. Field personnel will report to the office to sign out, if <br /> possible. Local authorities (i.e., sheriff, fire department, and police) will decide if the emergency requires <br /> evacuation of the surrounding community. Responsibility for community evacuations will be with the <br /> local authority in charge of the emergency. <br /> 8.1 Personnel Roles/Lines of Authority <br /> The roles and responsibilities of CB&I personnel for response to emergencies at the site will be clearly <br /> defined and coordinated with CB&I, subcontractors, and emergency service personnel. The <br /> responsibilities of specific project individuals and the coordination of emergency service personnel are <br /> defined in the following subsections. <br /> 8.1.1 Project Manager <br /> At all times during scheduled work activities, a SS (or designee) will be present on site. This <br /> individual will be responsible for implementing these procedures and determining appropriate <br /> response actions. Specific responsibilities for the SS (or designee) include: <br /> • Evaluating and assessing emergency incidents or situations <br /> • Assigning personnel and coordinating response activities on site <br /> 8-1 <br />