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Appendix E <br /> Hazardous Waste Contingency Plan <br /> Hazardous Waste Emergency Procedures <br /> 1. Waste Description: Flammable liquids/solids, toxic liquids/solids, acids, <br /> corrosives. <br /> 2. Chemical Hazards: Include but are not limited to irritant, corrosive, toxic, <br /> and flammable. <br /> 3. Chemicals that may <br /> be present: Include but are not limited to solvents, cleaners, and <br /> petroleum-based products. <br /> 4. Safety: If these emergency procedures cannot be <br /> performed safely, do not attempt. Contact a trained <br /> emergency response person. <br /> REMEMBER: IF IT CAN'T BE DONE SAFELY, DON'T DO IT! <br /> PERSONAL PROTECTION: <br /> • Wear appropriate chemical-protective gloves, boots, glasses/goggles, and/or <br /> respirator (Note: employees must be trained, and fit tested to wear half-face <br /> or full-face respirators) <br /> • Avoid breathing particulates <br /> • Avoid bodily contact with the material <br /> • Wash away any material that may have contacted the body with copious <br /> amounts of water or soap and water <br /> HAZARDOUS WASTE INCIDENT RESPONSE STEPS <br /> ACTION DESCRIPTION (ACTIONS MAY NOT BE <br /> LIMITED TO THESE STEPS) <br /> 1) Isolate spill from customers and other 0 Isolate spill using a barricade gate or other <br /> associates barrier device <br /> • Keep material out of water sources or sewers <br /> 2) Notify Emergency Coordinators . Notify the HHM Associate and Emergency <br /> Coordinator <br /> 3) Identify spill using HHM system 0 If the label is not legible, obtain the information <br /> on the label of the same product that was spilled <br /> • If the product cannot be identified in this way <br /> contact 3E for further instructions <br /> 4) If spill resulted in a fire, initiate fire 0 Emergency Coordinator can attempt to <br /> containment extinguish fire, if safe to do so <br /> • Call 911 if fire cannot be extinguished safely <br /> and evacuate the building <br />