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3-8 If hazardous materials are discovered that are not containerized such that reloading of the waste onto the vehicle is not possible, the area is marked off to limit access and all employees evacuate the spill area. The San Joaquin County Office of Emergency Services and other appropriate agencies are notified of the incident. The appropriate emergency agency will handle the containment of the spill by site personnel or an appropriately licensed private contractor. A hazardous materials contractor will handle the cleanup, manifesting, and delivery of the spilled materials to an approved facility. All hazardous waste disposal incidents are recorded on the load checking sheet and are reported to the Department of Toxic Substances Control (DISC), Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB), LEA, and the California Emergency Management Agency Warning Center. The load checking program is explained in detail to all site personnel who are involved with load inspections including the scalehouse attendant, load inspectors, transfer station workers, and equipment operators. These employees also attend the Cal OSHA Hazardous Waste and Emergency Response Course. The course emphasizes familiarity with the types of containers and labels typically used for hazardous wastes and other hazardous materials. The course is repeated annually and all new employees are enrolled in the course at the earliest available class after their hire. In addition, personnel are trained in cardiopulmonary resuscitation, first-aid, and respirator use. Highly visible signs, stating that no hazardous wastes are accepted, are located at the site entrance and office trailer. Results of the hazardous waste load checking program, including the quantities and types of hazardous wastes or other unpermitted wastes found in the waste stream and disposition of these wastes are reported to the LEA on a quarterly basis as specified in the current SWFP. Any incident related to hazardous or unpermitted wastes are included in the site's Special Occurrence Log, also in accordance with the SWFP. 3.1.9 Personnel Health and Safety Program (14 CCR, Section 17408.7) In accordance with 14 CCR, Section 17408.7, the operator has prepared a Site Health and Safety Plan in accordance with SB 198 (Injury and Illness Prevention Program [IIPP]). This Plan is maintained at RRF main administration office and is also included as Appendix D. All personnel directly involved with the operation of the facility are equipped and required to use proper footwear. Safety equipment, such as hard hats, steel toe boots, gloves, hearing protection, orange safety vests, and safety glasses are provided. Safety glasses (or goggles), ear plugs, and disposable respirators or dust masks are required when performing any task that could produce flying particles or excessive noise levels. Appropriate gloves are provided and required when handling materials with sharp or jagged edges which may result in lacerations. In addition, heavy equipment operators use radios to communicate constantly with ground crew personnel to minimize any possible incident. Forward Resource Recovery Facility SWT Engineering Transfer/Processing Report-November 2014 z:\projects\allied waste\forward\resource recovery facility\5 yr permit rvw 2013-14\tpr 2014\text\sec3.doc