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Unified <br /> Emergency Evacuation Pian] <br /> OVERVIEW <br /> AMMONIA LEAK <br /> Ammonia is the chemical refrigerant used in our refrigeration system. Ammonia is <br /> relatively safe because it is water-soluble and its strong odor serves as a built in safety <br /> alarm. Unless physically incapacitated and not able to move, the warning <br /> properties of ammonia make it impossible to remain in the area of an ammonia <br /> leak. <br /> As noted, because of the strong odor of ammonia, it is "self alarming". The fact that you <br /> smell ammonia does not necessarily mean that there is an emergency. If you smell <br /> ammonia you should report the incident to your supervisor. <br /> Depending on the specific circumstances of a major leak, the ammonia could be in the <br /> form of a vapor cloud or liquid ammonia; both forms of ammonia must be avoided. If <br /> a situation arose that resulted in a major ammonia leak your responsibility is to <br /> immediately evacuate the area and notify your supervisor. If your path to the closest exit <br /> is blocked by either a vapor cloud or liquid ammonia, you are to use a different exit. <br /> Procedures to follow in the event of a major leak <br /> Announce over the PA system to evacuate or shelter in place <br /> call 742 (page FF/DELI) <br /> call 741 (page DRY) <br /> call 740 (page (DRY, FF/DELI) <br /> Call the Fire Department - 911 <br /> Contact the 3E Company 800-451-8346 <br /> Notify Guard Station - call 8504 <br /> Notify Warehouse Management. <br /> After authorized by the Fire Department, shut off power - kill switch access at the <br /> outside of each compressor room. <br /> Perform roll call as soon as possible. <br /> Provide names of personnel not accounted for to the fire department. <br /> Any rescue attempt should be done by trained personnel only. <br /> REVISED December 31,2007 PAGE P) <br />