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Transfer/Processing Report <br />Tracy Material Recovery and Transfer Facility <br />30703 5. MacArthur Drive, Tracy, California 95377 <br />Risks to the public will be mitigated by the operator having an operations plan in <br />place with adequate training of site personnel. Risks are further minimized or <br />obviated by compliance with solid waste facility permit conditions, CUP project <br />conditions, permit conditions and regulations of other responsible agencies. The <br />operator employs a Safety Manager that conducts regular training and auditing of <br />the safety program to assure compliance with applicable regulations and a safe <br />work environment. <br />Safety equipment is available and accessible to all site personnel. Eye washes <br />and first-aid kits are located in the adjacent recycling facility for quick treatment. <br />Workers are equipped with appropriate safety clothing, including high -visibility <br />vests, gloves, hard hats, ear protection, and goggles, where appropriate. Eye <br />washes are located in the MRF Processing Building and Maintenance Building <br />should employees need immediate treatment. <br />Employees are trained by staff skilled in (1) various aspects of the work and <br />(2) the proper use of facility equipment for which they may be responsible. <br />Potential hazards and safety features are stressed. No employee is permitted to <br />operate equipment until the employee has demonstrated proficiency in its use. <br />Annual review and refresher training ensures continued safe operations of the <br />facility and compliance with regulations. <br />This facility will not collect or transfer hazardous materials as part of its business <br />operation. Collection drivers, managers, supervisors, and all employees engaged <br />in the sorting or processing of solid waste and recyclables have received training <br />on load checking. The Facility has a Hazardous Materials Business Plan in place. <br />The Plan depicts the inventory of hazardous materials used in the operation <br />(types, quantities and locations), such as vehicle fuel, lubricants, solvents, etc. <br />used for maintenance of collection and processing equipment, and the plan will <br />also include provisions for and any hazardous materials which may be accidentally <br />brought to the facility and kept there pending removal by a licensed hazardous <br />waste hauler. The business plan will include requirements for <br />storage/containment, notification, and contingency measures in the event of a spill, <br />fire, or other incident. <br />Protection of Users <br />Users of the facility will be restricted to select tipping pad areas for loading and <br />unloading of wastes. There will be spotters at the tipping pad areas to regulate the <br />general public. Restricted areas of potential risk will be off limits to the general <br />public. <br />Debris transfer truck and collection truck drivers will be regulars who are trained <br />and familiar with the site. A 6 -foot high, slatted chain link fence with two gates that <br />is locked, when it is not in use, surrounds the facility. The general public will have <br />limited access to the facility's Inert Operations Area and C&D Operations Area for <br />KYA <br />