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70 <br />Section 4.10 EMERGENCY AND FIRE PREVENTION PLANS ,l <br />PURPOSE <br />Emergency and Fire Prevention Plans minimize personal injury, property damage and business <br />interruption during unplanned events. Our goal is to develop a state of readiness and use specific <br />procedures to reduce the effects of the emergency. <br />APPLICATION <br />To prepare an emergency and fire prevention plan according to Federal guidelines. The objectives are to: <br />• Provide for effective response to emergency situations. <br />• Minimize the effect of emergencies on personnel and community. <br />• Keep property and equipment losses to a minimum. <br />• Ensure the release of accurate information both internally and publicly. <br />This plan establishes minimal compliance for all emergency situations: Fire, gas release, spills, power <br />failures, bomb threats and natural disasters (i.e. storms, hurricanes, tornadoes, etc.). Branch <br />considerations may vary due to their size, local emergency services, first aid /medical availability, fire <br />protection or even geographic location. <br />EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN <br />While ensuring compliance, flexibility is also necessary in determining the branches specific emergency <br />needs. Considerations must be made for the type of emergency, number of employees involved and the <br />protective features. <br />Emergency Services <br />Emergency Services in waste handling facilities are limited to minor first aid, fuel spills and detaining <br />incipient fires until professional assistance can be rendered. <br />o First aid requirements are met by identifying a primary medical service or response within a three - <br />mile or three- minute radius of the branch. If that requirement cannot be met, designate supervisory <br />personnel to maintain first aid /CPR certification; <br />o Fuel spills must be immediately contained within the spill area to prevent migration to water <br />conveyances leading off the property. Absorbents, pillows and pads should be readily available in all <br />branches and waste handling vehicles. Employees must be trained in the proper response techniques <br />or a reputable vendor must be on call. <br />o Control of incipient fires should be by trained employees within their own work area. Fires with greater <br />potential should result in immediate evacuation. <br />Reporting /Notification <br />a Employees shall be informed to notify their immediate supervisor or the most senior employee about <br />any emergency situation or it's potential. <br />o Branch managers or their designee will notify fire and /or emergency medical services upon <br />determining the severity of the situation. <br />o The Home Office should be notified promptly about accidents or other emergencies, Notification <br />should be within twenty-four hours or immediately in the event of a fatality. <br />+ The home office must be notified prior to any applicable state or federal notifications in regards to <br />spills or fuel releases. <br />Wal-le Uuw ; i s 12/_ J € ?� Sec. 4. "n <br />