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<br />of product labeling. After the chemical characteristics are known, the proper response will be `db � riiQc�
<br />6) Hazard Assessment Planning: Potentially hazardous products located at the facility are identified above.
<br />The primary hazard to Costco employees and customers in the facility is the inhalation of spilled volatile
<br />hazardous chemicals. Once a release has been recognized, all customers and non-essential employees shall
<br />evacuate the area. Spill clean up procedures deemed appropriate in consultation with Verisk 3E are to be
<br />followed, including the donning of PPE (i.e. gloves, eye protection, etc.). No person shall attempt to
<br />mitigate the release unless the appropriate PPE level is available and the person is adequately trained.
<br />7) Protection Planning: All non-essential Costco employees will be isolated from the area of any release. All
<br />responding (properly trained) employees in the area will don the appropriate level of PPE. Environmental
<br />concerns may be mitigated by the use of absorbents to clean up chemicals involved. All hazardous wastes
<br />will be stored and labeled properly by the responders.
<br />Because Costco warehouses primarily carry pre-packaged consumer products, planning consists of proper
<br />storage, handling and disposal, (if necessary) of hazardous materials. See Training and Exercise Drills
<br />Section for additional information.
<br />8) Coordination with Natural Resource Trustees: In the unlikely event that an incident at Costco would affect
<br />the surrounding areas, Costco Corporate personnel, or a designated representative will provide information
<br />and cooperation to the Fire Department and the Natural Resource Damage Assessment, administered by the
<br />Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
<br />9) Hazardous Waste Minimization Policy Statement:
<br />Asa generator who initiates shipments of hazardous waste we certify to the following statement in Item 15
<br />of the uniform hazardous waste manifest:
<br />In an effort to protect the environment and human health our policy as a large quantity generator is to
<br />minimize our generation of hazardous waste. We provide our employee's training in the proper handling
<br />and disposal of hazardous waste in accordance with all applicable laws and have selected a practicable
<br />method of treatment storage, or disposal currently available to us which minimizes impact to health, human
<br />safety and the environment.
<br />10) Hazardous Waste Management: Costco may generate waste as a result of severely damaged products or
<br />accidental chemical spills. Waste stored on-site is properly packaged, labeled, secured, maintained and
<br />inspected by Costco employees prior to disposal in accordance to federal, state, and local regulations.
<br />Hazardous waste manifests are maintained on file for verification of proper waste management and
<br />disposal.
<br />Costco's hazwaste procedures include using licensed contractors to transport
<br />and dispose of stored
<br />hazardous waste. For the rare, larger hazmat spill, the location will call Verisk 3E for spill response and
<br />management. Costco will select and utilize only licensed professional emergency response contractors.
<br />The logistics and equipment will be the responsibility of the contractor.
<br />11) Finance/Procurement/Administration: The acquisition of resources and any incident related cost will be
<br />handled by the Costco location and/or by Costco's corporate office representatives.
<br />B) Incident Documentation:
<br />In the unlikely event of a substantial release, all appropriate federal, local, and state requirements will be met. This
<br />includes OSHA incident reports, spill generator reports, and risk assessments.
<br />C) Training:
<br />Employees receive appropriate safety training during new hire orientation, when exposed to new substances,
<br />processes, procedures or equipment which pose new or additional hazards, and on a recurrent basis as needed based
<br />on the type of job/hazard exposure. Training topics include, but are not limited to, hazardous materials
<br />identification, using Safety Data Sheets, ability to recognize labels and markings, familiarity with emergency
<br />response plan and procedures, including this LQG Contingency Plan. Costco employees are also instructed in
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<br />of product labeling. After the chemical characteristics are known, the proper response will be `db � riiQc�
<br />6) Hazard Assessment Planning: Potentially hazardous products located at the facility are identified above.
<br />The primary hazard to Costco employees and customers in the facility is the inhalation of spilled volatile
<br />hazardous chemicals. Once a release has been recognized, all customers and non-essential employees shall
<br />evacuate the area. Spill clean up procedures deemed appropriate in consultation with Verisk 3E are to be
<br />followed, including the donning of PPE (i.e. gloves, eye protection, etc.). No person shall attempt to
<br />mitigate the release unless the appropriate PPE level is available and the person is adequately trained.
<br />7) Protection Planning: All non-essential Costco employees will be isolated from the area of any release. All
<br />responding (properly trained) employees in the area will don the appropriate level of PPE. Environmental
<br />concerns may be mitigated by the use of absorbents to clean up chemicals involved. All hazardous wastes
<br />will be stored and labeled properly by the responders.
<br />Because Costco warehouses primarily carry pre-packaged consumer products, planning consists of proper
<br />storage, handling and disposal, (if necessary) of hazardous materials. See Training and Exercise Drills
<br />Section for additional information.
<br />8) Coordination with Natural Resource Trustees: In the unlikely event that an incident at Costco would affect
<br />the surrounding areas, Costco Corporate personnel, or a designated representative will provide information
<br />and cooperation to the Fire Department and the Natural Resource Damage Assessment, administered by the
<br />Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
<br />9) Hazardous Waste Minimization Policy Statement:
<br />Asa generator who initiates shipments of hazardous waste we certify to the following statement in Item 15
<br />of the uniform hazardous waste manifest:
<br />In an effort to protect the environment and human health our policy as a large quantity generator is to
<br />minimize our generation of hazardous waste. We provide our employee's training in the proper handling
<br />and disposal of hazardous waste in accordance with all applicable laws and have selected a practicable
<br />method of treatment storage, or disposal currently available to us which minimizes impact to health, human
<br />safety and the environment.
<br />10) Hazardous Waste Management: Costco may generate waste as a result of severely damaged products or
<br />accidental chemical spills. Waste stored on-site is properly packaged, labeled, secured, maintained and
<br />inspected by Costco employees prior to disposal in accordance to federal, state, and local regulations.
<br />Hazardous waste manifests are maintained on file for verification of proper waste management and
<br />disposal.
<br />Costco's hazwaste procedures include using licensed contractors to transport
<br />and dispose of stored
<br />hazardous waste. For the rare, larger hazmat spill, the location will call Verisk 3E for spill response and
<br />management. Costco will select and utilize only licensed professional emergency response contractors.
<br />The logistics and equipment will be the responsibility of the contractor.
<br />11) Finance/Procurement/Administration: The acquisition of resources and any incident related cost will be
<br />handled by the Costco location and/or by Costco's corporate office representatives.
<br />B) Incident Documentation:
<br />In the unlikely event of a substantial release, all appropriate federal, local, and state requirements will be met. This
<br />includes OSHA incident reports, spill generator reports, and risk assessments.
<br />C) Training:
<br />Employees receive appropriate safety training during new hire orientation, when exposed to new substances,
<br />processes, procedures or equipment which pose new or additional hazards, and on a recurrent basis as needed based
<br />on the type of job/hazard exposure. Training topics include, but are not limited to, hazardous materials
<br />identification, using Safety Data Sheets, ability to recognize labels and markings, familiarity with emergency
<br />response plan and procedures, including this LQG Contingency Plan. Costco employees are also instructed in
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