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Hazardous Materials <br /> A. A hazardous material is a substance that presents a physical or health hazard. A <br /> health hazard refers to a substance for which there is significant evidence that <br /> health effects may occur for exposed employees. <br /> B. A Safety Data Sheet (SDS) is required for all hazardous substances in use within <br /> the department. Employees will be provided with training on the safe use of all <br /> chemicals they will be exposed to. <br /> C. In the event of a hazardous material emergency: <br /> i. Evacuate the area, securing access to the area when possible. <br /> ii. Immediately call 911 (9-911 if using office phone) and inform the operator <br /> of the emergency. Provide as much information as possible to the <br /> operator and refer to the SDS. <br /> iii. If safe, remain in the immediate area and notify Ryan Haggerty, Nick Leal, <br /> and Gary Perata. <br /> D. In the event of a spill: <br /> i. Communicate the Hazard. Immediately notify others working in the area <br /> and any supervisory personnel of the hazard, and if the situation warrants <br /> it, evacuate the area. If needed, call 911. Be sure to tell the dispatcher <br /> which material was spilled and the quantity so that the first responders <br /> will be ready to address the situation. Make sure that anyone who is <br /> injured or has been contaminated is removed from the immediate area <br /> and taken to a safe place. <br /> ii. Control the Spill. If there is a way to stop the spill or minimize the chances <br /> of it becoming worse, take those actions (such as closing a valve or <br /> righting a container that has tipped over). Employees should immediately <br /> don appropriate PPE for the chemical and the nature of the hazard. In <br /> some cases, that will include proper respiratory protection. If possible <br /> (and appropriate), shut down any potential sources of heat or ignition. <br /> Increase ventilation to the area if that will safely disperse any fumes. If <br /> the fumes present a hazard of their own, it's usually better to isolate the <br /> area by closing doors and windows after the workplace has been <br /> evacuated. <br /> iii. Contain the Hazzard. Once the immediate situation has been addressed, <br /> take steps to keep the spill from spreading to other areas or <br /> contaminating adjacent surfaces. Depending on the material and <br /> situation, this usually involves confining the spilled material to a small area <br /> Haggerty I Emergency Action <br /> Plan Page 9 of 19 <br /> 2022 HCI <br />