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For all other releases too large or beyond the scope of Hazard Communication training and specific departmental training, notify the Verisk 3E (1-800-451-8346) to have an off-site contractor dispatched for professional assistance to clean up and dispose of hazardous material. Emergency response services (i.e. fire department) will be notified and evacuation procedures will be implemented as the situation warrants. 3E will advise Costco Environmental Services/Hazardous Materials and the location is to notify their Regional Operations, Emergency Notification Procedures: In the event of a reportable release or incident, the Warehouse Manager or Manager on Duty will notify emergency response services, the Verisk 3E (who will notify Costco Environmental Services/Hazardous Materials), and Regional Operations. If evacuation or emergency notification is necessary, employees and customers will be notified via the bull horn and verbal means. Cell phones and portable radios can be used to notify employees neighboring facilities as the situation warrants. In the event of a power failure, verbal means and cel phones/portable radios would be used. - In case of emergency contact: Fire Department: 911 �VIR�7NMERIT�L Verisk 3E (7/24) for Hazmat spill: 800451-8346 `fH DEPARTMENT (3E will identify regulatory notification requirements and discuss Costco Environmental Services and Hazardous Materials or Corporate Gas Dept as appropriate) Costco Regional Operations Costco Corporate Ancillary Business (as required) — e.g. Gas, Photo, Pharmacy If a Costco employee discovers a fire, they shall take the following steps: 1. Immediate notification of Fire department (through fire alarm pull stations located throughout warehouse and/or 911) 2. Notify any Supervisor/Department Manager 3. If necessary, initiate warehouse evacuation If an unforeseen explosion occurs, Costco employee shall take the following steps: 1. Immediate notification of Fire department (through fire alarm pull stations located throughout warehouse and/or 911) Z. Notify any Supervisor/Department Manager 3. If necessary, initiate warehouse evacuation C) Evacuation* The Warehouse Manager or Manager on Duty will coordinate evacuation activities to assure member and employee safety. Employees shall provide assistance for physically handicapped employees, members, visitors, or vendors who are unable to leave the building or area. The decision to evacuate any Costco Warehouse will rest with the Warehouse Manager and the following procedures will be followed. 1) Signals that will be used to initiate evacuation include announcements with a bull horn , verbal means and via cell phones/portable radios (Nextel) that management personnel utilize. 2) Evacuation will occur through the nearest emergency exits that are located throughout the perimeter of the building. Exits are clearly marked with self -illuminating signs. The evacuation staging area is in front of the building in the parking lot. 3) In the event that any primary emergency exits are blocked due to a release of hazardous waste or fire, the nearest alternative emergency exit will be utilized to ensure safe evacuation. D) Sustained Actions: In the unlikely event that a spill would require a prolonged clean-up procedure, Costco will contact Verisk 3E to request a prescreened local licensed emergency response contractor. G January 2019