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EMPLOYEE TRAINING PROGRAM — The training program includes: a) methods for safe handling of hazardous materials; b) procedures for coordination with local emergency response organizations; c) use of emergency response equipment and supplies under the control of the handler, and implementation of the Business Emergency Plan and notification requirements. d) Proper procedures for storing, handling and labeling hazardous waste e) Proper use of Emergency Response f) Instructions in the Written Hazard Communications Program, including reviewing SDS and safety procedures for material g) Coordination of emergency action plans with local fire depts, paramedics, and clean up contractors. h) Monthly inspection and maintenance of safety equipment (including fire extinguishers and eye wash stations) i) Review of the Emergency Action Plan and store management's responsibilities in the event of an emergency New AutoZone employees receive on their first day specific training related to all in house environmental operations including: Used Oil Recycling, Battery Handling, Spill Response and Clean-Up, hazardous waste, Universal waste, and ewaste. In addition, they are trained on the Emergency Action Plan and the California Environmental Policy. Environmental training also includes specifics oh how to dispose of oil filter and the importance of hazardous waste labels and tank and bucket inspections. Orphan materials must be handled properly and tagged accordingly. All AutoZoners participate in the AutoZone Annual Emergency Action Plan Training, Annual Safety Training, which includes training specific to handling emergencies including evacuation, fire alarms, fire extinguishers, first aid kits, chemical spill clean-up and spill response equipment. In the event of a fire and explosion, the store will be evacuated using verbal commands. All employees will meet in a pre-designated area. Management will be responsible for contacting the Fire Dept. AutoZoners using clay absorbents will spread over and, using brooms, will work the absorbents into the spill until the oily residue is absorbed. All used absorbent will be swept up and placed in the Used Oil Absorbent drum. If there is a large spill AutoZoners will contact Our Emergency Vendor, who will dispatch an emergency response crew to begin clean-up. Any leaking chemical product is assumed to be a hazardous waste, must be placed into the appropriate Retail Chemical Waste bucket. Leaking chemical waste cannot be sold or given to any commercial account or customer. Each individual leaking retail products will be placed into a separate one-gallon zip lock bag and placed into the appropriate 5 gallon waste bucket. (Flammable/ Aerosols, Corrosive Acid, Corrosive Base, Toxic, and Reactive). Any waste generated in the process of cleaning up a chemical product spill will also be placed and sealed in a zip lock bag along with the same product. The lid for each waste bucket will remain tightly closed, except when adding waste to the bucket.