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Paramedic: 911 Poison Control: 911 or (800) 451-8346 t!\1VIR®NMMNiIAL Verisk 3E HazSpill Management 24 -Hour Phone: 1-800451-8346 ! H nFPARTMENT 3E, upon discussion with Costco Environmental Services/Hazardous Materials as time allows, will call: • State (spill reporting): (800) 852-7550 3E, upon discussion with Costco Environmental Services/Hazardous Materials as time allows, will call: National Response Center: (800) 424-8802 Hospital: Sutter Tracy Community Hospital (209) 8354500 1420 North Tracy Boulevard Tracy, CA 95376 Section III: Core Plan Elements A) Emer�ency Coordinators Roles and Responsibilities In the event of a hazardous material spill or any unplanned sudden or non- sudden release of hazardous waste or hazardous waste constituent, the Emergency Coordinators identified in this Plan will contact the Verisk 3E immediately using the 24 hour emergency hotline at (800) 451-8346. The Verisk 3E will: • Obtain the character, source, amount, and extent of discharged hazardous materials from the Emergency Coordinator calling • Assess hazards to human health and the environment • If the incident threatens human health or the environment outside the facility, notify local authorities that evacuation may be necessary and notify the National Response Center at (800) 424-8802 and the applicable state emergency response hotline The Emergency Coordinators along with guidance and assistance fr om Costco Environmental Services will be responsible for the following duties: • Take all reasonable measures necessary to ensure fires, explosions and discharges do not occur, reoccur, or spread • Monitor for leaks, pressure buildup, gas generation or ruptures in valves, pipes, or other equipment if the site stops operation • Provide for treating, storing, or disposing of recovered waste, contaminated soil, surface water, or other material • Ensure wastes that are incompatible with the released material are not treated, stored, or disposed until cleanup is completed • Ensure that emergency equipment is clean and fit for use prior to resuming operation. B) Discovery and Initial Response: In the event of a hazardous material spill, the Warehouse Manager and the Supervisor/Department Manager will immediately be notified and evacuation procedures will be implemented as the situation warrants. Employees who have had Hazard Communication, Hazardous Materials / Hazardous Waste training and specific departmental training with the proper PPE and spill cleanup equipment may respond to incidental releases. An incidental release is one that does not cause imminent health or safety hazard to employees and does not have to be cleaned up immediately to prevent death or serious injury to employees. Upon response, the release area will be immediately marked and cleared of customers and non-essential personnel. The product will be identified, and if safe to do so, the release will be stopped at the source during the time of release. Drainage into sewers or storm drains will be blocked. January 2019