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SITIT Site Health and Safety Plan nnnnn Service Station # 000 S J WEAVER CONTRACTING 7%777 xxxxx, CA ccccc Should an on site spill occur, the immediate response will include closing off the source of the spill, if possible, application of the sorbent material or sand bagging, and sweeping, as appropriate. All spills will be investigated, and a written report will be provided to the regulatory agencies in accordance with applicable regulations (as required). 9.5 Emergency Alarms/Notifications and Procedures When any emergency occurs on-site, the on-site Project Foreman shall be notified immediately. The Project Foreman shall notify the client and his representatives. Please refer to Attachment I, Route to Area Hospital for direction to the area hospital and Emergency Telephone Numbers. In the event of a medical emergency, fire or spill, personnel will notify the appropriate emergency organization. 9.6 Reporting All spills, regardless of size, shall be reported immediately to the Project Foreman. The spill will be immediately reported to client representatives for appropriate notification to regulatory authorities. When reporting the spill, the first step is to determine the nature of the spill, its size, direction of travel, and if anyone has been injured as a result of the spill. Upon notification of a spill, all project activity will be immediately suspended and all necessary equipment and personnel will be diverted to spill control and containment. 9.6.1 Incident Identification and Assessment Immediately upon notification, S.J. Weaver Contracting Inc. personnel will assess the situation to determine if a Third Party Emergency Spill Response Service is required based on knowledge of the incident, weather conditions, and other factors. If it is determined that Third Party Emergency Spill Response Service need to respond, all the necessary notifications will be made and S.J. Weaver Contracting Inc. will supervise control measures. If necessary, back-up from the local authorities will be requested. 9.6.2 Confinement and Containment Given the nature of project, all the necessary equipment and personnel necessary to deal with a release of hazardous substances shall be available on site. In addition to the heavy equipment and personal protective equipment which is critical to spill control, S.J. Weaver Contracting Inc. shall maintain a spill kit on site at all times. This kit contain all the equipment typically required for spill response including absorbents, and personal protective equipment. Prior to entering a spill area, all workers must be protected from any adverse effects of the spilled material. No one will enter any spill area alone. The Project Foreman will determine the level of protection. For all spills of drummed material, the initial level of protection will be based on the material that has spilled. To the extent practicable, the area will immediately be cordoned off and, if appropriate, exclusion, contaminant reduction and support zones will be established. S.J. WEAVER CONTRACTING INC. Page 15 0004hasp.doc