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APPENDIX 1 Emergency Response Procedures 17 33 41.1 — Rv H. / C //- 55206 To fully protect all employees from harm when a hazardous material release occurs, the following procedures should be followed: Notification of Release Employees must follow Standard Safety Rules, which directs all employees to immediately notify their supervisors upon discovering a hazardous material release to protect themselves from chemical exposure. Employees can enter the spill area only after the supervisor has assessed the incident and has determined the spilled material can be cleaned up without risk of chemical exposure. Site Securitv and Control Once the supervisor is notified of a hazardous material release, they should immediately secure the scene to prevent bystanders from possible exposure. Use the public address (PA) system or some other means of communication if necessary. The supervisor should not enter the spill area until an assessment of the incident and there is no potential of exposure to employees. Use extreme caution if flammable. corrosive, or toxic vapors could be present. Release Assessment The supervisor should review all shipping documents to detennine the identity of the product released and should review the Supervisor Assessment Chart for safety directions and physical hazards of the release product. If in doubt, contact the Chemical Helpline(Option 1) at 800-395-=446. Emeroency Alerting If the supervisor determines there is immediate danger to life and health due to exposure of the hazardous material, the Service Center alerting system for evacuation will be initiated and will contact the Chemical Help Line at 800-39.5-5446 for emergency response assistance. tinder no circumstances should the supervisor or any employee attempt to contain the released product if there is a potential danger to life and health from chemical exposure. Incidental (Non-Emereenc y) Spills Alien the supervisor has reviewed all hazards of the released product and the incident has been determined as a "non-emergency" and there is no potential for exposure, the supervisor can enter the spilled area to determine incidental dean-up procedures. If in doubt, the supervisor should immediately contact the Chemical Help Line at 1-800-395-5446. The Chemical Help Line is serviced by 40-Hour Hazivlat trained professionals that will help you to dcter mine if company personnel should attempt incidental clean-up and if necessary, what types of personal protective equipment to be used. OSHA allows conmpany personal to absorb or neutralize an incidental spill only after the Chemical Help Line has determined there is no chance for fire, explosion or chemical cxpusure to time enmployees. The procedures outlined in the Incidental (Non-Emergency) spill Cle:ut-up shall be foilu\red. gage S of 13 ISSLIC DIILC 00.Uh.0(t