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IX. RESPONSE TO CHEMICAL RELEASE Chemical Spill Response 1. In the event of a chemical spill or release of toxic dust or fumes, immediately initiate an evacuation from the immediate area to protect yourseRECEIVED �th► /C® personnel from immediate danger. CElV L a. Typical events include discharge of lead or toxic metal dust. MAY 18 2015 b. Releases or large spills of toxic metal contaminated powders. c. Releases or large spills of flammable liquids. ENVIRONMENTAL HFAITH nFPAFITuv:NT 2. The on-site Emergency Coordinator must assemble any available spill -clean-up trained personnel and decide upon a strategy to bring the release under control. Decide on necessary personal protective equipment in order to re- enter the area of the discharge. Do not re-enter an area if it is not safe to do so or if ECS does not have the proper personal protective equipment or properly trained personnel. 3. If appropriate, initiate the shut -down of any equipment causing the discharge (if safe to do so). a. Equipment can be shut -down by shutting off main utilities (gas, electricity, water, etc.). 4. Make an effort to set-up a secure perimeter around the spill to prevent tracking hazardous materials into larger areas. This will minimize the area that may need to be decontaminated (as discussed below). 5. If the scope of the release exceeds the capabilities of in-house personnel to safely and quickly clean it up, the Emergency Coordinator will immediately contact the Fire Department and other off-site resources for assistance. If there is a release or imminent release to land, water, air, and/or if there is a threat to human health, the Emergency Coordinator will follow the procedures outlined for proper notification of the authorities, Section III. Determine if there are any injuries or if anyone else is in immediate danger. Remove injured persons from immediate danger, if safe to do so. Call for medical assistance if necessary. 8. If the spill is still in progress, assess if there is anything you can do SAFELY to prevent more material from being released. At no time shall ECS personnel be assigned to perform any function that will jeopardize their safety. If the Emergency Coordinator has determined it is SAFE, the following may be appropriate immediate response actions: a. If the spill is from a leaking container, the container may be turned up -side - down to stop the leak. b. If the spill is from a vessel that has material flowing into it, stop the flow of material into the vessel as soon as possible. PAGE: 1 DOCUMENT NO.: 17 OF 33 500-0010-000 TITLE: REVISION Stockton Emergency Res Procedure g cY P onse CONFIDENTIAL F — 01-03-2014 IX. RESPONSE TO CHEMICAL RELEASE Chemical Spill Response 1. In the event of a chemical spill or release of toxic dust or fumes, immediately initiate an evacuation from the immediate area to protect yourseRECEIVED �th► /C® personnel from immediate danger. CElV L a. Typical events include discharge of lead or toxic metal dust. MAY 18 2015 b. Releases or large spills of toxic metal contaminated powders. c. Releases or large spills of flammable liquids. ENVIRONMENTAL HFAITH nFPAFITuv:NT 2. The on-site Emergency Coordinator must assemble any available spill -clean-up trained personnel and decide upon a strategy to bring the release under control. Decide on necessary personal protective equipment in order to re- enter the area of the discharge. Do not re-enter an area if it is not safe to do so or if ECS does not have the proper personal protective equipment or properly trained personnel. 3. If appropriate, initiate the shut -down of any equipment causing the discharge (if safe to do so). a. Equipment can be shut -down by shutting off main utilities (gas, electricity, water, etc.). 4. Make an effort to set-up a secure perimeter around the spill to prevent tracking hazardous materials into larger areas. This will minimize the area that may need to be decontaminated (as discussed below). 5. If the scope of the release exceeds the capabilities of in-house personnel to safely and quickly clean it up, the Emergency Coordinator will immediately contact the Fire Department and other off-site resources for assistance. If there is a release or imminent release to land, water, air, and/or if there is a threat to human health, the Emergency Coordinator will follow the procedures outlined for proper notification of the authorities, Section III. Determine if there are any injuries or if anyone else is in immediate danger. Remove injured persons from immediate danger, if safe to do so. Call for medical assistance if necessary. 8. If the spill is still in progress, assess if there is anything you can do SAFELY to prevent more material from being released. At no time shall ECS personnel be assigned to perform any function that will jeopardize their safety. If the Emergency Coordinator has determined it is SAFE, the following may be appropriate immediate response actions: a. If the spill is from a leaking container, the container may be turned up -side - down to stop the leak. b. If the spill is from a vessel that has material flowing into it, stop the flow of material into the vessel as soon as possible.