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o Only under specific circumstances where the fire can be characterized as in the " incipient stage " and <br /> trained personnel with fire extinguisher experience , should ERT members attempt to contain the fire . At <br /> this same time , all other personnel are expected to follow evacuation procedures . <br /> o Note : Do not attempt to fight any fire without first sounding an alert . Trained personnel must first <br /> determine the type of fire and the proper type of extinguisher to use before attempting to control with <br /> a fire extinguisher . If unable to make this determination , all remaining personnel must evacuate the <br /> facility immediately, without further attempt to extinguish . <br /> g Earthquake - The following are procedures designed to minimize employee risk of injury during an earthquake . <br /> Contingency plans are being developed to address preparedness issues should an earthquake limit personnel <br /> contact with outside emergency agencies for an extended period of time . The basic reactive procedures during <br /> an Earthquake are : <br /> o Drop and take cover under a strong/ durable surface and grasp hold of a fixed object to minimize further <br /> movement ( concern is from failing objects from overhead ) <br /> o Take cover under a doorway and hold on to the door frame for balance <br /> o If unable to take cover, crouch down low to the ground , tuck head between knees, and cover top of <br /> head with hands <br /> o Avoid cover near/ under overhead racks , electrical panels , gas piping, or other potentially hazardous <br /> objects ( concern is from fire/ explosive hazards ) <br /> o Do not attempt to run through the building <br /> o Once earthquake has subsided , notify others of your whereabouts ( if injured or trapped ) and wait help if <br /> injured <br /> o ERT will advise if/when necessary and safe to evacuate the building <br /> o Proceed with evacuation procedure , but only when safe to do so <br /> o Leave the building, only if safe to do so ( motion has subsided ) and clear the outside structure and all <br /> other structures by at least 100 feet <br /> o Advise ERT of personnel ( and their locations ) who may be injured or trapped <br /> o ERT Coordinator instructs other team members needed to assist using cellular phone communication <br /> devices only . Coordinator to designate member to follow Operation Shutdown procedures , as needed . <br /> Coordinator to be advised upon completion of Shutdown procedures . Coordinator to also assign two - <br /> person teams to tour facility and identify locations where personnel may be injured or trapped , <br /> Coordinator to advise when safe and appropriate to evacuate building , then give verbal command ( via <br /> networking through ERT and department contacts ) . <br /> o Follow up inspection of complete facility will be required ( performed by Maintenance and / or Facilities <br /> Manager ) , paying close attention to key areas defined on pre - defined inspection form . <br /> o in addition , the inspection will look for and attempt to identify if the structural integrity of the building , <br /> equipment, and storage racks have been compromised in any way to jeopardize employee safety . <br /> o A full written report will follow with findings and recommendations submitted to the Safety Manager <br /> and appropriate management . In areas found to be hazardous , will be isolated and cordoned off from <br /> employee access until full and complete repairs are completed . <br /> ® Hazardous Materials/Chemical Spill <br /> o It is our company policy that not more than one gallon of any hazardous material will be stored on the <br /> production floor ( outside of secured containment areas ) at any given time , hazardous material spills <br /> constituting an emergency response will be reported immediately to outside agencies . <br /> o All emergency response hazardous material spills will be reported to the City of San Jose Fire <br /> Department . Internal response procedures for handling " incidental releases " of hazardous spills which <br /> employees have been previously trained are , as follows : <br /> o ERT Coordinator will order an evacuation of the hazardous area surrounding the spill , eliminate the <br /> possibility of fire/ explosion by de - activating power sources ( i . e . electrical power and / or gas supply to the <br /> area ) , and remove non - compatible materials or objects that could potentially increase the hazard . Only <br /> Emergency Action Plon Page 4 of 7 <br />