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San Joaquin County Mobile Variance HHWVAR990403 Page 4 hazardous waste as specified in Title 22, Cal. Code Regs., section 66264.16(d) to substantiate training. 6. Contractor emergency coordinators shall be on site to provide for effective response in the event of a release, fire, explosion or spill. A copy of the emergency response plan, and the contingency plan shall be maintained at each collection site for reference during any emergency situations. 7. Emergency response equipment with personnel trained in the use of that equipment shall be on the site at all times during the collection event. The name and phone number of the emergency coordinator, alternate emergency coordinator, and the location and telephone number of at least one local hospital with route map shall be clearly posted at the event for immediate reference. 8. Ready -to -use emergency eye washes, showers, and fire extinguishers shall be placed in locations that are readily available to collection personnel. 9. All traffic within the collection site shall be routed in a one-way direction to avoid backing or turning around. 10. Receiving, handling, and waste storage areas (excluding vehicle traffic lane(s)) shall have a continuous asphalt or concrete base for the receiving, handling and storage of HHW. The continuous base shall be designed in accordance with Title 22, Cal. Code Regs., section 66264.175 (b)(1) or shall be covered with contiguous plastic sheeting of at least 6 mil thickness. Any torn or punctured plastic shall be immediately repaired or replaced. 11. Waste handling areas designated for sorting, bulking and packaging shall have a canopy or other roof structure, when necessary, to prevent exposure to excessive heat or precipitation. 12. "Hazardous Waste" warning signs and "No Smoking" signs in English and any other language predominant in the surrounding communities shall be placed around the collection facility perimeter in accordance with Title 22, Cal. Code Regs., Division 4.5, Chapter 14. 13. The collection sponsor shall make every attempt to assure that hazardous waste be limited to 15 gallons or 125 pounds per participant per trip to the collection facility. Participants in violation of these limits shall be issued verbal and/or written warnings by the collection personnel.