COMPLIANCE INFO_2002 - 2010 - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

6.0 EMERGENCY INFORMATION AND CONTINGENCY PLANS All emergency information, including phone numbers, site resources, and routes to emergency medical care, will be maintained on site in the Site-Specific Plan by each field team. The phone list will include the following numbers: AMBULANCE: FIRE DEPARTMENT: HOSPITAL(primary): HOSPITAL(secondary): POISON CONTROL CENTER: POLICE: TOXIC WASTE AND OIL SPILL: CLIENT CONTACT: AGENCY CONTACT: PROJECT MANAGER: COMPANY SAFETY AND HEALTH OFFICER: The list of site resources will include fire extinguishers,first aid equipment,eyewash units,communications(telephone), emergency personal protective equipment, spill containment equipment and materials, and any other special equipment, supplies or resources. 6.1 INJURY CONTINGENCY PLAN: First aid equipment will be kept on site during all site activities. Additionally, one member of the field team will be trained in first aid. Emergency telephone numbers for ambulance and poison control will be maintained on site in a readily accessible location. Names, addresses, and routes to two emergency medical care providers (hospitals or emergency clinics)will be verified prior to any site activity,and will be listed in the Site-Specific Plan. Maps showing the location of the site,the emergency medical care providers,and hotels and restaurants(if any)used by the field team should be provided in each vehicle. In the event of an injury that cannot be treated on site, the Site Safety Officer, Project Manager,and/or first aid provider will immediately transport the injured person to the medical provider either by support vehicle or ambulance on determination. 6.2 FIRE CONTROL AND CONTINGENCY PLAN: No smoking will be allowed during field activities. Fire extinguishers will be available at sites for use on small fires. All samples must be treated as flammable or explosive. The Site Safety Officer will have available the telephone number of the nearest fire station and local law enforcement agencies in case of a major fire emergency. 6.3 SPILL CONTROL AND CONTINGENCY PLAN: In the event of a spill,the Site Safety Officer will be notified immediately. The important factors are that no personnel are overexposed to vapors, gases, or mists and that the liquid does not ignite. Waste spillage must not be allowed to contaminate any local water source. Small dikes will be erected to contain spills,if necessary,until proper disposal can be completed. Subsequent to cleanup activities, the Site Safety Officer will survey the area to ensure that no toxic or explosive vapors remain. 12