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UNIVAR USA INC. univAR <br />CONTINGENCY PLAN <br />06/14/11 Replaces 03/10/10 <br />SECTION <br /> <br />SUBJECT PAGE 4 <br />SIX <br /> <br />EMERGENCY PROCEDURES OF 22 <br />EXPLOSION <br />In most cases, an explosion at one of our facilities would also result in a fire. For this <br />reason it is critical that the Emergency Coordinator assess the situation as soon as <br />possible and calls for assistance from the appropriate emergency services if needed. <br />Facility personnel will follow the below procedure: <br />EMERGENCY PROCEDURES: <br />1. Alert the Emergency Coordinator and give the following information: <br />EYour name; <br />Clocation of the explosion; and <br />LINeed for fire truck, ambulance, police or other emergency equipment. <br />2. If in the judgment of the Emergency Coordinator the explosion/fire situation <br />requires evacuation, he/she will sound the alarm either verbally, telephone <br />page, or pre-designated alarm. <br />Upon hearing the alarm, all personnel are to leave the premises by the <br />nearest safe exit and report to the Assembly Point Leader(s) at the <br />designated congregation point. <br />If there is time to do so safely, Assembly Point Leaders should turn off <br />main power switches in their buildings and close doors and windows. <br />First Aid Teams and Fire/Spill Control Teams should bring emergency <br />equipment to the assembly point area and await instructions from the <br />team leaders and the Emergency Coordinators. <br />3. If evacuation is not necessary, First Aid Teams should be alerted and be <br />prepared to assist in the emergency. Fire Control Teams should be <br />assembled and await instructions from the Emergency Coordinator. <br />4. The Emergency Coordinator must assess the various hazards the explosion <br />has created and decide how to minimize the risk presented by each one. <br />Consideration must be given to: <br />a. Release of fumes and the possibility of the need to evacuate <br />surrounding areas.