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NSG <br />Procedure <br />LI -1 <br />L, <br />Document Number: 909 R 5003 <br />Rev: 13 Date: 6/10/13 <br />EMERGENCY RESPONSE PROCEDURES <br />WHAT FACTORS DETERMINE WHETHER TO EVACUATE <br />The type and extent of the emergency may play an important role in determining whether <br />to order a partial or full evacuation of the facility. Asking the following questions may help <br />in making the correct decision. <br />• Does the emergency pose an immediate threat to human safety? <br />• Does an ongoing emergency create a situation that continued presence in the <br />area may hamper emergency response activities? <br />Are emergency response agencies requesting an evacuation? <br />WHO ORDERS AN EVACUATION <br />It is important to identify those individuals responsible for ordering an evacuation and <br />establishing lines of succession for carrying out evacuation functions. The type and time of <br />the emergency may dictate who orders an evacuation. Below are general guidelines for <br />individuals responsible for ordering evacuations. <br />Plant Management (Plant Manager, Human Resource Manager, etc.): <br />These members of the facility's management staff team may order partial or complete <br />evacuation of the facility for cause. Orders for evacuation should be relayed to the security <br />officer in charged and if appropriate, to the area managers. <br />Supervisors: <br />Generally, in those cases where the health and safety of workers are in eminent danger, <br />line supervisors may order an evacuation of the immediate area. Supervisors must <br />immediately notify the security officer on duty and plant management. <br />EHS Manager: <br />The EHS Manager is the facility's Incident Commander for emergencies related to the <br />release of hazardous chemicals / hazardous wastes. The EHS Manager may order a <br />partial or complete evacuation of the facility if the emergency is related to the release or <br />potential release of hazardous chemicals. The EHS Manager must notify the security <br />officer on duty and plant management. <br />H:\profile\My Documents\500 E. louise ave (CIA LOF)\9-25-13\909R5003 Emergency Response Procedures.doc <br />Page 8 of 67 <br />Paper Copies are Not Controlled unless stamped in RED "Controlled Document'. Controlled Version appears in QS9000 database. <br />Copies without a RED "Controlled Document' stamp will be OBSOLETE 24 hours from 10/7/2013 8:47 AM <br />