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Haggerty | Emergency Action <br />Plan Page 9 of 19 <br />2022 HCI <br />Hazardous Materials <br />A.A hazardous material is a substance that presents a physical or health hazard. A <br />health hazard refers to a substance for which there is significant evidence that <br />health effects may occur for exposed employees. <br />B.A Safety Data Sheet (SDS) is required for all hazardous substances in use within <br />the department. Employees will be provided with training on the safe use of all <br />chemicals they will be exposed to. <br />C.In the event of a hazardous material emergency: <br />i.Evacuate the area, securing access to the area when possible. <br />ii.Immediately call 911 (9-911 if using office phone) and inform the operator <br />of the emergency. Provide as much information as possible to the <br />operator and refer to the SDS. <br />iii.If safe, remain in the immediate area and notify Ryan Haggerty, Nick Leal, <br />and Gary Perata. <br />D.In the event of a spill: <br />i.Communicate the Hazard. Immediately notify others working in the area <br />and any supervisory personnel of the hazard, and if the situation warrants <br />it, evacuate the area. If needed, call 911. Be sure to tell the dispatcher <br />which material was spilled and the quantity so that the first responders <br />will be ready to address the situation. Make sure that anyone who is <br />injured or has been contaminated is removed from the immediate area <br />and taken to a safe place. <br />ii.Control the Spill. If there is a way to stop the spill or minimize the chances <br />of it becoming worse, take those actions (such as closing a valve or <br />righting a container that has tipped over). Employees should immediately <br />don appropriate PPE for the chemical and the nature of the hazard. In <br />some cases, that will include proper respiratory protection. If possible <br />(and appropriate), shut down any potential sources of heat or ignition. <br />Increase ventilation to the area if that will safely disperse any fumes. If <br />the fumes present a hazard of their own, it’s usually better to isolate the <br />area by closing doors and windows after the workplace has been <br />evacuated. <br />iii.Contain the Hazzard. Once the immediate situation has been addressed, <br />take steps to keep the spill from spreading to other areas or <br />contaminating adjacent surfaces. Depending on the material and <br />situation, this usually involves confining the spilled material to a small area