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Spi l/Release Response Procedures for Carbon Dioxide (CO2) The CO2 used at many locations to produce carbonated beverages can be hazardous iu the event of a spill or release, or if there is a fire at the station. Although CO2 is not flammable, in the event of a fire, the container could explode due to the high heat of the fu♦ . CO2 is a colorless odorless gas and can be difficult to detect initially. Releases and spills of the CO2 may cause dizziness, headache, mental confusion, nausea, vomiting or suffocation without warning. When released, the vapors are initially /wavier than air and spread along the ground Contact with the gas as it escapes the tank may cause burns, severe injury and/or frostbite, Swill or Release: In the event of a sill or leak from the CO2 container, do the following: I . Dial 911 - infgrm emergency personnel that there is a release from the CO2 tank and the location of the tank. 2. Evacuate employees and customers from the site and deny entry to unauthorized people. 3. Stay upwind o the spill and out of low-lying areas. 4. Do not touch or walk through spilled material. 5. Avoid breadiit g gases. 6. Do not enter the building until emergency personnel have notified you that it is safe. 7. Contact management using the emergency phone list procedure. Fire: 1. Follow the Fire and Explosion evacuation procedures. 2. Notify emergecy personnel of the tank location. Prevention i'roeedures• 1. Store tank and/or cylinders with valve protection caps installed. 2_ Tank and cylinders should be stored upright and firmly secured to prevent falling or being knocked over. 3. Containers should be stored in a cool, dry, well -ventilated area away from sources of heat or ignition and direct sun light. 4. inspect tank rely. If you suspect any problems with the tank notify the supplier immediately to have the system inspected. Indi tions of tank and/or fitting problems may include: Icing of fining, "snow leak" from fitting, free flowing liquid from tank or fitting. Training: 1. Employees shall be trained on the above hazards associated with carbon dioxide gas and the preventative measures to prevent a release. 2. Training shall Include evacuation procedures in the event of a release, 3. If compressed ps cylinders are present, employees shall be training on the handling of die cylinders and the use of the valve caps to prevent accidental damage to the valve.