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1ZO EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN AND CONTINGENCY PROCEDURES Site personnel must be prepared to respond and act quickly in the event of an emergency or accidental contaminant release-Emergency preparedness and response procedures will aid in protecting site workers and the surrounding environment Preplanning measures will include employee training, fire and explosion prevention and protection, chemical spill and discharge prevention and protection, and safe work practices to avoid personal injury or exposure Appropriate emergency procedures and responses will be discussed by the SSHO at the Tailgate meetings 12.1 Personnel Roleskines of Authority The roles and responsibilities of personnel for response to emergencies at the PBC project will be clearly defined and coordinated with subcontractors, client representative personnel, and the local fire department emergency support services The local fire department will evaluate the emergency situation and make the determination whether to involve the HAZMAT Unit in the response The responsibilities of specific project individuals and the coordination of the local fire department are defined as follows - 12.1.1 Project Superintendent At all times during scheduled work activities, a designated PS will be present on site This individual will be responsible for implementing these procedures and determining appropriate response actions Depending upon the circumstances and time permitting, the PS will review proposed response actions with the SHSO, and the client site representative Specific responsibilities for the PS include tEvaluating and assessing emergency incidents or situations, • Assigning personnel and coordinating response activities on site, • Assuring that field personnel are aware of the potential hazards associated with the site, • Summoning the local emergency response team, • Notifying the Project Manager or, in the PM's absence, the Program Manager of an emergency situation, • Coordinating response to an incident with the client site representative, • Assuring that all emergency equipment is routinely inspected and functional, • Working with the SHSO regarding the correction of any work practices or conditions that may result in injury to personnel or exposure to hazardous substances, • Assuring that appropriate emergency response agencies are aware of the provisions made herein, ' c ivonWrpeacgcwffe rkAaaceerApwberrsne,,,vee-SHsa doc 12-1 7a4az