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SECTIONSIX Emergency ResponsePlan 6.1 COMMUNICATIONS The PM will ensure that communications capability exists at the site to summon emergency services and to contact key personnel/agencies. This may be done with a cell phone, however,the SSO must verify at the site that the communication device functions correctly before any work begins. 6.2 POTENTIAL INCIDENTS Potential incidents or actual incidents are typically preceded by a"Near Loss". A near loss is an incident that could result in injury or property damage, if repeated. A near loss usually indicates that accident prevention measures failed or may be lacking and that a serious incident may occur if similar events leading up to a near loss are repeated. Field team members are required to provide documentation on recognized near loss events. Near losses will be recorded by the URS SSO and the appropriate URS staff, or by the URS subcontractor as they occur. A digital photo is recommended to be taken and submitted to the PM and the Regional Health and Safety Manager(RSM)along with the completed Near Loss Report. Although unlikely,the following situations could potentially occur and would require emergency response actions: • Sudden release of airborne contaminants(e.g.,vapors, combustible gases); • Uncontrolled releases and spills; • Exposure to biological hazards; • Fire; • Medical emergency; and • Acute exposure(inhalation, skin contact, eye contact). 6.2.1 Release of Hazardous Airborne Contaminants In the event of a sudden release of contaminants(e.g.,vapors,gases,and particulates) constituting a potentially hazardous situation(e.g., adequate respiratory protection is unavailable, Imminently Dangerous to Life or Health(IDLH)or explosive atmospheres,imminent worker or public safety or health hazard),the SSO will halt operations and evacuate the work site using appropriate emergency signals(e.g., air horn, alarm, or hand signals). The SSO,PM, or RSM will notify appropriate emergency response and supervisory personnel. The SSO will assist response personnel to control and stop the release. After the release has been halted, the SSO will be responsible for monitoring the work site for the presence of any remaining airborne hazards and, in consultation with the project team supervisory personnel, determine when it is safe to restart field activities. 6.2.2 Releases and Spills The PM will ensure that sufficient quantities of sorbent materials,pads,booms, or pillows,and other cleanup materials and equipment are available at the work site to neutralize spills and provide for a quick, TS AND SETTINGS\CLEIMBECH\DESKTOP\WORLD ENTERPRISES\WORK PLANS\WELL DESTRUCTIONWTTACHMENT C WORLD ENTERPRISES HSP TG EDITS.DOC\16dft -