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C. How to shut off valves and electricity to the pumps. d. How to sound fire alarm. 2. Conduct their jobs in a safe manner and in accordance with all safety and health rules. _III. Response Procedures to Hazardous Materials Emergencies and Releases In the event of fires, spills, or leaks of gasoline or diesel fuel (including vapor leaks), or threatened spills or leaks of gasoline or diesel fuel, the following response procedures should be followed. A. Leaks or Spills 1. STOP FLUID FLOW --close valves and shut off electricity to the pumps. 2. THE ON -SCENE EMERGENCY COORDINATOR or designee should contact 911 (Emergency Center) and the County Health Department and explain the emergency. When necessary, the On -Scene Emergency Coordinator or designee should also request an ambulance or other medical assistance. 3. EVACUATION --If deemed necessary by the On -Scene Emergency Coordinator or his designee, all traffic on site will be halted, and all employees and customers will be moved to a safe, upwind area. 4. CONTAIN THE LIQUID by constructing soil berms and/or by covering the spill with an absorbent material. Prevent liquid from entering storm drains whenever possible. 5. SCENE MANAGEMENT shall be the responsibility of the On - Scene Emergency Coordinator or his designees until the arrival of fire or police personnel. Upon arrival of these personnel, the Emergency Coordinator will cooperate with and offer any assistance that is requested. 6. IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING AN EMERGENCY --The On -Scene Emergency Coordinator will provide for the storage or removal and disposal of contaminated soil as directed by the local Fire Department or County Health Agency. If neither gives such direction, disposal should be done under direction of a qualified Registered Engineer by a licensed hauler at an approved disposal facility. Rev. 1/11/89 Page 3 of