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11 <br />A chemical release of a hazardous material can be classified into <br />two distinct categories: incidental releases and emergency <br />releases. Z <br />1 . INCIDENTAL RELEASE: is a release of a hazardous substance which: <br />a. Does not pose a significant safety or health hazard (i.e. fire, explosion, <br />or chemical exposure) to employees in the immediate vicinity or to the <br />employee cleaning up the released hazardous substance. <br />b. Does not have the potential to become an emergency within a short tinj <br />frame. <br />C. Are substances limited in quantity, exposure potential, and toxicity and <br />present minor safety or health hazards to employees in the immediate <br />work area or those assigned to clean up. <br />d. Are substances which can be absorbed, neutralized, or otherwise safely <br />controlled at the time of the release by the employee in the immediate <br />release area. <br />2. EMERGENcy RELEASE: is a release of a hazardous substance that requires <br />an emergency response regardless of the circumstances, is defined by the situation, <br />and requires proper hazmat response training. An emergency response includes the <br />following situations: <br />a. The release requires evacuation of the employee/s in the area. <br />b. The release poses, or has the potential to pose" Immediately Danger to Li <br />and Health" (IDLH) conditions. <br />C. The release requires immediate attention because of imminent danger or <br />poses a threat of fire, explosion, or reactivity. <br />d. The release may cause high levels of exposure to toxic chemicals. <br />The personnel in the work area are not sure that they can handle the severity <br />of the hazard with the personal protective equipment (PPE) and Spill Control <br />equipment that has been provided and/or exposure could occur. <br />M <br />