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eyewash/ emergency showers are listed on facility site map in Attachment A. In the event that any person is unconscious, 911 will be contacted. ii. A Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for the HHW product or hazardous substance will be located and provided to the treatment facility. MSDS are located adjacent to the shipping/receiving area of the warehouse, as well as adjacent to the copy machine in the office. If the MSDS is not available on site, PSC staff will attempt to obtain them electronically through the internet or from the manufacturer of the product or substance. 3. Explosions or Fire �i. In the event of a fire or explosion, all persons will evacuate the building. Evacuation escape routes and procedures are outlined below. ii. The Emergency Response Procedures will go into effect as outlined in Section B of this document. 4. Earthquake i. In the event of a large magnitude earthquake, all persons will immediately evacuate the building. Evacuation escape routes and procedures are outlined below. The Project Manager/Emergency Coordinator (EC), after consulting with County representatives, will determine if and when re-entry into the building is safe. B. EMERGENCY RESPONSE PROCEDURE The following procedure shall be implemented for rapid, safe response and control of a fire or chemical spill. The person/employee who discovers an emergency situation will, to the best of their ability, make a quick initial hazard assessment regarding chemicals involved and any injuries and immediately notify the Emergency Coordinator (EC). 1. The Emereency Coordinator will: 1. Sound the alarm by verbal means or with an air horn with three consecutive long blasts for evacuation. Upon their sounding, the area should be immediately vacated by employees and general public. 2. Contact the appropriate on site supervisory personnel and will'instruct another employee to ensure everyone is evacuating the affected area or building. 3. Provide instructions to appropriate personnel to implement the following measures: a. Spill i. Where safe to do so, control the leaking source. ii. Apply absorbent material to spill. iii. Create an absorbent berm to prevent migration to reach storm drains and/or drainage channels. b. Fire i. If safe to do so, select appropriate extinguisher for type of fire. Class ABC - ordinary fires involving inert materials, fires involving grease/flammable liquids, or electrical fires Class A- ordinary fires involving wood, paper, cloth, rubber Page 2 of 8 Rev. 7/22/13