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C . How to shut off valves and electricity to the pumps . <br /> d. How to sound fire alarm. <br /> 2 . Conduct their jobs in a safe manner and in accordance <br /> with all safety and health rules . <br /> III . Response Procedures to Hazardous Materials Emergencies <br /> and Releases <br /> In the event of fires, spills, or leaks of gasoline or diesel <br /> fuel ( including vapor leaks ) , or threatened spills or leaks of <br /> gasoline or diesel fuel , the following response procedures should be <br /> followed. <br /> A. Leaks or Spills <br /> 1 . STOP FLUID FLOW--close valves and shut off electricity to <br /> the pumps. <br /> 2. THE ON-SCENE EMERGENCY COORDINATOR or designee should <br /> contact 911 (Emergency Center) and the County Health <br /> Department and explain the emergency. When necessary, <br /> the On-Scene Emergency Coordinator or designee should <br /> also request an ambulance or other medical assistance . <br /> 3. EVACUATION--If deemed necessary by the On-Scene Emergency <br /> Coordinator or his designee , all traffic on site will be <br /> halted, and all employees and customers will be moved to <br /> a safe , upwind area. <br /> 4 . CONTAIN THE LIQUID by constructing soil berms and/or by <br /> covering the spill with an absorbent material. Prevent <br /> liquid from entering storm drains whenever possible . <br /> 5. SCENE MANAGEMENT shall be the responsibility of the On- <br /> Scene Emergency Coordinator or his designees until the <br /> arrival of fire or police personnel. Upon arrival of <br /> these personnel , the Emergency Coordinator will cooperate <br /> with and offer any assistance that is requested. <br /> 6 . IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING AN EMERGENCY--The On-Scene <br /> Emergency Coordinator will provide for the storage or <br /> removal and disposal of contaminated soil as directed by <br /> the local Fire Department or County Health Agency. If <br /> neither gives such direction , disposal should be done <br /> under direction of a qualified Registered Engineer by a <br /> licensed hauler at an approved disposal facility. <br /> Rev . 1/11/89 Page 3 of <br />