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Hazardous Waste Contingency Plan - Page 3 of 6
<br />F. Emergency Procedures:
<br />Emergency Coordinator Responsibilities:
<br />1. Whenever there is an imminent or actual emergency situation such as a explosion, fire, or release, the emergency coordinator (or
<br />his/her designee when the emergency coordinator is on call) shall:
<br />a. Identify the character, exact source, amount, and areal extent of any released hazardous materials.
<br />b. Assess possible hazards to human health or the environment that may result from the explosion, fire, or release. This
<br />assessment must consider both direct and indirect effects (e.g. the effects of any toxic, irritating, or asphyxiating gases that
<br />are generated, the effects of any hazardous srn face water run-off from water or chemical agents used to control free, etc.).
<br />c. Activate internal facility alarms or communications systems, where applicable, to notify all facility personnel.
<br />d. Notify appropriate local authorities (i.e. call 911).
<br />e. Notify the State Office of Emergency Services at 1-800-852-7550.
<br />f Monitor for leaks, pressure build-up, gas generation, or ruptures in valves, pipes, or other equipment shut down in response to
<br />the incident.
<br />g. Take all reasonable measures necessary to ensure that fires, explosions, and releases do not occur, recur, or spread to other
<br />hazardous materials at the facility.
<br />2. Before facility operations are resumed in areas of the facility aff
<br />ected by the incident, the emergency coordinator shall:
<br />a. Provide for proper storage and disposal of recovered waste, contaminated soil or surface water, or any other material that
<br />results from a explosion, fire, or release at the facility.
<br />b. Ensure that no material that is incompatible with the released material is transferred, stored, or disposed of in areas of the
<br />facility affected by the incident until cleanup procedures are completed.
<br />c. Ensure that all emergency equipment is cleaned, fit for its intended use, and available for use.
<br />d. Notify the California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC), the local Certified Unified Program Agency (CUPA),
<br />and the local fire department's hazardous materials program that the facility is in compliance with requirements 2-a and 2-b,
<br />above.
<br />Responsibilities of Other Personnel:
<br />On a separate page, list any emergency response functions not covered in the "Emergency Coordinator Responsibilities" section,
<br />above. Next to each function, list the job title or name of each person responsible for performing the function. Number the page(s)
<br />appropriately.
<br />G. Post -Incident Reporting/Recording:
<br />The time, date, and details of any hazardous materials incident that requires implementation of this plan shall be noted in the facility's
<br />operating record.
<br />Within 15 days of any hazardous materials emergency incident or threatened hazardous materials emergency incident which triggers
<br />implementation of this plan, a written Emergency Incident Report
<br />, including, but not limited to a description of the incident and the
<br />facility's response to the incident, must be submitted to the California Environmental Protection Agency's Department of Toxic
<br />Substances Control, the local Certified Unified Program Agency (CUPA), and the local fire department's hazardous materials
<br />program. The report shall include:
<br />1. Name, address, and telephone number of the facility's owner/operator;
<br />2. Name, address, and telephone number of the facility;
<br />3. Date, time, and type of incident (e.g, free, explosion, etc.);
<br />4. Name and quantity of material(s) involved;
<br />5. The extent of injuries, if any;
<br />6. An assessment of actual or potential hazards to human health or the environment, where this is applicable;
<br />7. Estimated quantity and disposition of recovered material that resulted from the incident;
<br />8. Cause(es) of the incident;
<br />9. Actions taken in response to the incident;
<br />10. Administrative or engineering controls designed to prevent such incidents in the future.
<br />UN -017 - 3/6 www.unidocs.org Rev. 03/27/08
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