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<br /> 4. Emergency Procedures:
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<br /> Emergency Coordinator Responsibilities:
<br /> a. Whenever there is an imminent or actual emergency situation such as a explosion,fire,or release,the emergency coordinator(or
<br /> his/her designee when the emergency coordinator is an call)shall:
<br /> i. Identify the character,exact source,amount,and area]extent of any released hazardous materials.
<br /> ii. Assess possible hazards to human health or the environment that may result from the explosion, fire, or release. This
<br /> assessment must consider both direct and indirect effects(e.g., the effects of any toxic, irritating, or asphyxiating gases that
<br /> are generated, the effects of any hazardous surface water run-off om water or chemical agents used to control fire,etc.).
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<br /> iii. Activate internal facility alarms or communications systems,where applicable,to notify all facility personnel.
<br /> iv. Notify appropriate local authorities(Le.,call 911).
<br /> v. Notify the State Office of Emergency Services at 1-800-852-7550.
<br /> vi. Monitor for leaks,pressure build-up,gas generation,or ruptures in valves,pipes,or other equipment shut down in response to
<br /> the incident.
<br /> vii. Take all reasonable measures necessary to ensure that fires,explosions,and releases do not occur,recur,or spread to other
<br /> hazardous materials at the facility.
<br /> b. Before facility operations are resumed in areas of the facility affected by the incident,the emergency coordinator shall:
<br /> i. Provide for proper storage and disposal of recovered waste, contaminated soil or surface water, or any other material that
<br /> results from a explosion,fire,or release at the facility.
<br /> ii. Ensure that no material that is incompatible with the released material is tramferred, stored,or disposed of in areas of the
<br /> facility affected by the incident until cleanup procedures are completed.
<br /> iii. Ensure that all emergency equipment is cleaned,fit for its intended use,and available for use.
<br /> iv. Notify the California Environmental Protection Agency's Department of Toxic Substances Control,the local CUPA,and the
<br /> I ocal fire department's hazardous materials program that the facility is in compliahce with requirements b-i and b4i,above.
<br /> Responsibilities ofL:)ther Personnel:
<br /> On a separate page, list any emergency response functions not covered in the "Emergency Coordinator Responsibilities" section,
<br /> above. Next to each function, list the job tile or name of each person responsible for performing the function. Number the page(s)
<br /> appropriately.
<br /> 5. Post-Incident ReportingtRecording:
<br /> The time,date,and details of any hazardous materials incident that requires implementation of this plan shall be noted in the facility's
<br /> operating record.
<br /> Within 15 days of any hazardous materials emergency incident or threatened hazardous materials emergency incident that triggers
<br /> implementation of this plan. a vmitten Emergency Incident Report, including,but not limited to a description of the incident and the
<br /> facility's response to tfie *incident, must be subuiitted to the California Environmental Protection Agency's Department of Toxic
<br /> Substances Control,the local CUPA,and the local fire department's hazardous materials program. The reports include:
<br /> a. Name,address,and telephone number of the facility's owner/operator;
<br /> b. Name,address,and telephone number of the facility;
<br /> c. Date,time,and type of incident(e.g.,fire,explosion,etc.);
<br /> d. Name and quantity of material(s)involved-,
<br /> e. The extent of injuries,if any;
<br /> f An assessment of actual or potential hazards to human health or the environment,where this is applicable;
<br /> g. Estimated quantity and disposition of recovered material that resulted from the incident;
<br /> h. Cause(es)of the incident;
<br /> L Actions taken in response to the incident,
<br /> j. Administrative or engineering controls designed to prevent such incidents in the future.
<br /> 6. Earthquake Vulnerability: 119 CCR§2731(e31
<br /> As an attachment to this plan, you must identify any areas of the facility and mechanical or other systems that require immediate
<br /> inspection or isolation because of their vulnerability to earthquake-related ground motion.
<br /> 7. Hazard Mitigation/Prevention/Abatement 119 CCR§27311(e)1
<br /> As an attachment to this plan,you must include procedures that provide for mitigation,prevention,or abatement of hazards to persons,
<br /> property,or the environment These procedures must be scaled appropriately for the size and nature of the business,the nature of the
<br /> damage potential Of the hazardous materials handled,and the proximity of the business to residential areas and other populations.
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