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Sims Metal Management S � y "What If..." Emergency Response ,lune 2010 Discuss the following points plus any that are raised by the group. This is a critical subject, so allow as much time as necessary to cover all potential situations. The following is awareness level training required for everyone. Additional training will be provided to responders. 1. Spills and Leaks — "What if' you are running process equipment (treater, mixer, etc) and you notice that liquid is leaking from under the machine. What should you do? First, it is not normal or acceptable for liquid to be leaking from a machine. Process chemicals can be corrosive, toxic or flammable and need to be addressed immediately. If possible to do so safely, disconnect power to the machine (E -stop or electrical disconnect). Contact your supervisor or those people who are designated to respond to emergencies in your area. The only people permitted to respond to a leak are trained chemical handlers from that department, or chemical handlers from the Maintenance department. 2. Lack of Resources — "What if' a spill or leak occurs during a time when there are not enough trained responders or equipment available at the facility to handle the situation safely. Stop. Secure the affected area and beginning calling resources from the emergency phone list. A spill is a significant event that warrants contacting as many people as necessary to correct the problem. Simple spills if not handled properly can result in personal exposure, fire, or environmental harm. Contact supervisors, department managers, and facilities personnel until a team adequate to respond properly has been assembled. 3. Power Failure — "What should I do if the power goes out?" All equipment and plumbing installed at our facilities has been designed to "Fail Safe". That is, when the power fails, devices such as critical valves are spring loaded to close and prevent spills and leaks. Should the power fail, exit the building. Remember, emergency lighting units provide only minimal lighting for a short period. The building should be evacuated promptly following any power failure. During power failures, maintenance personnel equipped with portable lights should tour the facility looking for any potential problems. 4. Fire or Explosion — What should I do if there is a fire or explosion? • Fires and explosions are extremely dangerous. Fires cause the release of toxic smoke that must be avoided. • In the event of a fire, evacuate immediately, notify others by activating the building fire alarm. • Even very small smoldering fires, sparks or malfunctioning equipment can result in a major fire and explosion should the ignition source meet a source of vapor or fuel. 5. Incident Command — Who is in charge during an emergency? Who is in charge will depend on who is at the facility at the time of the emergency. It is important that there be only one person in charge at any given time. The group responding must decide among themselves who is best suited for this roll. Should the fire department arrive, the fire captain is in charge. Support this person as directed. In addition, each facility has a designated emergency coordinator and an alternate. These people are typically the Safety and Facilities Managers. Assure that everyone knows who these people are and how to contact them. Remember, if there is any questions about what actions to take during an emergency, document the question(s) and address them to your safety department. 18