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SAN JOAOUIN Department of PLANT MAINTENANCE Page of 4 9 GENERAL HOSPITAL Policy/Procedure No. Effective Date Date Replaces 1 1-7-93 Title of Policy/Procedure HAZARDOUS MATERIAL RELEASE PROCEDURES The Hazardous Materials Coordinator shall make additional notifications as required, should the spill migrate offsite via storm drain, sewer, surface conveyance, air, etc., and complete the Hazardous Material Release Report Form as applicable. If the hazardous material is an acutely toxic material or a hazardous substance under CERCLA (such as Ethylene Oxide) in a reportable quantity and affecting areas outside the hospital, the Hazardous Materials Coordinator must make additional notifications as follows: 1. Local Emergency Planning Committee 2. State Emergency Response Commission 3. Provide the following information to the above agencies:* (in addition to (a) - (e) above) (a) Whether the substance is an extremely hazardous substance; (b) The time and duration of the release; (c) The medium or media into which the release occurred; (d) Any known or anticipated acute or chronic health risks associated with the emergency and, where appropriate, advice regarding medical attention; (e) Proper precautions to take as a result of a release, including evacuation. As soon as practicable, a written followup emergency notice must be made, updating the information provided and including actions taken to respond to and contain the release. EVACUATION PROCEDURES In the event of a hazardous materials release or a chemical spill, the Department Head or his/her representative will direct personnel to a safe assembly area by verbal commands and/or the public address system using established evacuation routes. If patient evacuation is required, refer to the "Fire -Safety and Disaster Preparedness Manual". '56''