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CERS Consolidated Emergency Response / Contingency Plan Rev. 03/07/17 Page 4 of 4 H. EARTHQUAKE VULNERABILITY Identify areas of the facility that are vulnerable to hazardous materials releases due to seismic motion. These areas require immediate isolation and inspection. VULNERABLE AREAS (Check all that apply):H1. LOCATIONS (e.g., Shop, outdoor shed, lab):H2. 1. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS AND/OR WASTE STORAGE AREAS 2. PROCESS LINES AND PIPING 3. LABORATORY 4. WASTE TREATMENT AREA Identify mechanical systems vulnerable to releases / spills due to earthquake-related motion. These systems require immediate isolation and inspection. VULNERABLE SYSTEMS AND/OR EQUIPMENT (Check all that apply):H3. LOCATIONS:H4. 1. SHELVES, CABINETS AND/OR RACKS 2. TANKS AND SHUT-OFF VALVES 3. PORTABLE GAS CYLINDERS 4. EMERGENCY SHUT-OFF AND/OR UTILITY VALVES 5. SPRINKLER SYSTEMS 6. STATIONARY PRESSURIZED CONTAINERS (e.g., Propane tank) I. EMPLOYEE TRAINING Employee training is required for all employees and/or contractors handling hazardous materials and/or hazardous wastes during normal and/or emergency operations. Most facilities will need to submit a separate Training Plan. However, your CUPA may accept this section as the Training Plan for some small facilities. Employee training plans may include the following content: Applicable laws and regulations; Emergency response plans and procedures; Safety Data Sheets; Hazard communication related to health and safety; Methods for safe handling of hazardous substances; Hazards of materials and processes (e.g., fire, explosion, asphyxiation); Hazard mitigation, prevention and abatement procedures; Coordination of emergency response actions; Notification procedures for local emergency responders, CUPA, Cal OES, and onsite personnel; Communication and alarm systems; Personal protective equipment; Use and maintenance of emergency response equipment and supplies (e.g. Fire extinguishers, respirators, spill control materials); Decontamination procedures; Evacuation procedures and evacuation staging locations; Identification of facility areas, equipment, and systems vulnerable to earthquakes and other natural disasters. OTHER (Specify): Check the applicable boxes below to indicate how the employee training program is administered. 1. FORMAL CLASSROOM 2. VIDEOS 3. SAFETY MEETINGS 4. STUDY GUIDES / MANUALS I1. 5. OTHER (Specify):I2. 6. NOT APPLICABLE SINCE FACILITY HAS NO EMPLOYEES 7. CHECK IF A SEPARATE EMPLOYEE TRAINING PLAN IS USED AND UPLOADED TO CERS AS A PDF DOCUMENT 8. CHECK IF EMPLOYEE TRAINING IS COVERED BY THE ABOVE REFERENCED CONTENT AND OTHER DOCUMENTS ONSITE I3. I4. EMPLOYEE TRAINING FREQUENCY AND RECORDKEEPING TRAINING MUST BE: Provided initially for new employees as soon as possible following the date of hire. New employees should not work in an unsupervised position that involves hazardous materials handling and/or hazardous waste management without proper training; Provided within six months from the date of hire for new employees at a large quantity generator; Ongoing and provided at least annually; Amended prior to a change in process or work assignment; Given upon modification to the Emergency Response/Contingency Plan. Large Quantity Generator Training: Large quantity generators (1,000 kg or more) must retain written plan and documentation of employee training which includes:  A written description of the type and amount of both initial and ongoing training that will be given to persons filling each job position having responsibility for hazardous waste management and/or emergency response. The name, job title and job description for each position at the facility related to hazardous waste management. Current employee training records must be retained until closure of the facility and former employee training records must be retained for at least three years after termination of employment. Small Quantity Generator Training: Small quantity generators (less than 1,000 kg) must include basic hazardous waste management and emergency response procedures but a written employee training plan and training records are not required. In order to show that the facility has met the small quantity generator employee training requirement, an employee training plan and training records may be made available. Hazardous Materials Business Plan Training: Businesses must provide initial and annual employee training that includes the content referenced above. The training may be based on the job position and training records must be made available for a period of at least three years. J. LIST OF ATTACHMENTS Check one of the following: 1. NO ATTACHMENTS ARE REQUIRED; or J1. 2. THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS ARE ATTACHED: J2. Battery racks inside cell site, fuel tank Battery racks inside cell site. At generator Electric: Mounted on East side of hut; Gas: At generator Outside shelter All hazardous material employees are trained on proper procedures for responding to a spill or other hazardous material emergency through AT&T’s on-line training program.