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Any new potentially hazardous operation must be thoroughly evaluated by the LLNL Environmental, Safety & Heath (ES&H) Team prior to commencement. In addition, all Facilities are subject to audits and evaluations by various subject matter experts in the fields of environmental, safety and health. Results of these audits are forwarded to the appropriate Facility Manager so that any deficiencies can be corrected. 3.4 Personal Protective Equipment Personal protective equipment (PPE), including gloves, goggles, coveralls, and other protective clothing, are available for use during emergency situations. Each Facility maintains PPE appropriate for the waste managed at the Facility. PPE and emergency equipment are described in Appendices I4, I-2, and I-3. Guidelines for PPE use are included in Appendix B. 3.5 Engineering Controls Forklifts are used to move hazardous waste loaded on pallets or skids. Drum dollies are used to move individual drums. The paving in loading and unloading areas has been constructed to facilitate the ease and safe access of equipment transporting waste containers to the storage units and to minimize accidents during loading and unloading operations. The explosives waste treatment operations are performed under remote operation with the control and observation by television monitor and surveillance cameras. Remote operations minimize hazards to personnel during treatment operations. Additional details on the Facility design, construction and operations are provided in the Facility's Operation Plan, 3.6 Aisle Space Aisle space is always maintained in the Facilities to allow unobstructed access to hazardous waste containers. 3.7 Self-help Program LLNL maintains aSelf--help Program for those large incidents when onsite emergency response resources needed. Whenever a major emergency event occurs and LLNL's Onsite Emergency Response Organization is needed, Self-help Plans are implemented. Each department/division is required to prepare and keep its own employee emergency response plan. The Plans are designed to collect and safeguard personnel and visitors during site -wide emergencies. LLNL Site 300 has designated Assembly Points, where Assembly Point Leaders control the local emergencies while awaiting direction or assistance from the Onsite Emergency Response Organization. Personnel are instructed to meet at this Assembly Point if an evacuation were necessary. 4.0 RESPONSIBILITIES DURING AN EMERGENCY In most cases, the Site 300 emergency service elements are capable of managing operational emergencies at the Site. The senior fire officer serves as the Incident Commander (IC) during most incidents, including fire, medical, hazardous material, and rescue emergencies. The senior Protective Forces officer serves as IC during security incidents. The IC reports directly to the Emergency Coordinator/Laboratory Emergency Duty Officer (LEDO) and the LLNL Site 300 Manager. During an emergency at Site 300, the Site 300 Manager may also serve as the Site 300 DOC Commander. LLNL Site 300 Contingency Plan 11 Janzrary 2019