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4 SECTION 11.0 CONTINGENCY PLAN <br /> 11.1 SITE EMERGENCY WARNING SYSTEM <br /> Several warning systems may be utilized depending on the work site conditions &:emergency involved: <br /> o Verbal communications <br /> o Vehicle horns <br /> o Compressed air horns <br /> o Portable telephones <br /> o Radios <br /> Verbal instructions with or without assistance are used to deal with specific incidents. <br /> 11.2 EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT <br /> The following equipment comprises the basic emergency equipment list, of which all or some shall be available <br /> at the work site: 1 <br /> o Fire extinguishers-dry chemical 20 BC or greater ` <br /> - k <br /> o Combustible gas and oxygen detector analyzers or organic vapor detection <br /> instruments <br /> o Appropriate spill cleanup supplies and equipment <br /> 11.3 GENERAL EMERGENCY PROCEDURES <br /> In case of an emergency or hazardous situation, the team member that observes this condition shall <br /> immediately sound the alarm. <br /> Upon hearing an alarm, all non-emergency communications will cease and the member giving the alarm will <br /> proceed to give the Project Manager all pertinent.information. Actions to be taken will be dictated by the <br /> emergency condition. Power equipment will be shut down and operators will stand-by for instruction. If an <br /> injury occurs due to an accident or exposure to a hazardous substance, the WES Command Center will be <br /> notified. The Safety Officer will be given all appropriate information concerning the nature and cause of the <br /> injury so that treatment preparations can be initiated: The injured person will be transported out of the hot zone <br /> where appropriate first aid and treatment can begin. The Project Manager will be,informed and will investigate <br /> f the cause of the injury and make any necessary changes in work procedures. <br />