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CHAPTER 2:OCCUPANT EMERGENCY PLANS & EQUIPMENT LOCATIONS - HILO ONLY
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- Solvent Fires - Solvent fires can usually be extinguished by the proper use of dry chemical or carbon dioxide extinguishers. Fires in small containers of solvents can often be snuffed out by placing the lid on the container tightly enough to exclude air. If a lid is not available, a piece of sheet metal, or other similar non-combustible material will suffice.
- Chemical Fires - Chemical fires can be of many different sorts, and often special methods of fire fighting must be used. For example, a metal fire (sodium, titanium, magnesium, potassium, lithium) should be smothered with dry sand, graphite, salt or inert gas in confined areas, never use water.
- Electrical Fires - If possible, first turn off the power to the motor or other electrical equipment. Use carbon dioxide or dry chemical on electrical equipment, never water. Electrical equipment involved in fires shall not be returned to operation until inspected or repaired.
3. Fire Checklist
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During Fire
- Sound the fire alarm by activating nearest fire alarm pull station
- Call 911 and report fire
- If possible, extinguish fire
- Evacuate building
- Close all non-escape doors
- Report to the safe place area
- Ensure personal safety before fighting fire
- Ventilate building
- Recharge fire extinguisher, if used
- Re-enter building only as directed by the Designated Official
G. Cryogens
- Employee Be aware of emergency procedures.
- Beware of oxygen deficiency in the vicinity of a major cryogenic accident. Cold gas will displace ambient air including oxygen.
- Remove victims to a known safe zone before administering first aid. Call 911 to start Emergency Medical Services (EMS) response. Severe cryogenic "burns" are similar to burns from fire. Do not rub skin or thaw frozen flesh with heat, this causes more damage. Slowly thaw skin with warm water 100°F (38°C); do not overheat or burns may occur. Cover wound with loose gauze to prevent infection.
- Beware that liquid helium can liquefy oxygen in the air so all sources of ignition shall be removed from the area.
- Thoroughly ventilate the area.
- In case of dewar rupture, evacuate area.
- Close open valves if possible.
- Clear area until flow stops.
- If liquid helium is present, remove sources of ignition.
- Warm contact area by immersion in warm water (approximately 100°F (38°C)), with body heat, or warm air. DO NOT USE AN OPEN FLAME FOR THIS PURPOSE. (NOTE: This procedure is the opposite of the procedure for a burn injury which is to rapidly cool the contact area)
- Do not rub or massage the affected area.
- Prevent infection by cleansing with mild soap and water.
- Remove injured personnel: Do not use intense heat on frozen skin; warm very slowly with warm water; resuscitate if necessary; get immediate medical help.
- Ventilate area
1. Responsibilities
2. Procedures - Emergency Response
3. Cryogen Accident Checklist
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During Cryo Accident:
H. General Spills
- Employee Must be aware of the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) information, and locations of spill kits.
- General Guidelines - In the event of an emergency involving material which presents an exposure hazard several factors must be considered. The first two guidelines are as follows:
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Assess Risk to Yourself and Others
- Think before acting.
- When evaluating the
risk consider the
toxicity, volatility,
volume
of material involved, and potential for electric shock.
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Protect Yourself and Others
- If necessary, remove yourself and others from the area.
- Immediately remove any contaminated clothing and wash any part of body contaminated by chemicals. Do not spread the contamination to clean areas.
- Attend to anyone injured.
- Close off area to personnel (e.g. close doors, post warnings).
- Turn off any potential ignition sources.
- Notify Site Safety Advisor, Chief Engineer,or Designated Official and follow their instructions.
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Confine the Spill/Stop the Source
1. Responsibilities
2. Procedures
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Procedures for proper clean up of minor chemical spills
are
contained
in
individual MSDS sheets. Minor spills, including water, shall be
cleaned up according to
these established procedures. The Site Safety Advisor shall be
contacted
for consultation. All spills shall be cleaned up promptly and access
to
the contaminated area restricted to clean up personnel until clean up
has
been accomplished.
After meeting the conditions
of items i. and ii. above, apply the following guidelines appropriate
to your level of training and to the equipment available.
- Minimize your exposure by being upwind and wearing protective clothing.
- Use spill control materials or other suitable absorbents.
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Cleanup
After meeting the conditions
of items i., ii., and iii above, apply
the following guidelines appropriate to your level of training and to
the equipment available.
- Minimize exposure to volatile compounds.
- Avoid procedures which create gases (e.g. do not neutralize acids with carbonates, since CO2 is released).
- Decontaminate, if necessary, ventilation system, and glassware as required.
- Submit appropriate waste pickup request form for waste material to the Site Safety Advisor.
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Report
- A spill report shall be completed and returned to Site Safety Advisor.
- Isolate the source of the spill; shut down feed lines.
- Ensure no ignition sources are in the vicinity.
- Ventilate spill area, but do not circulate through return air system.
- Notify the Safety Advisor for instruction.
- Check MSDS for proper cleanup procedures.
- Personal Protective Equipment must be worn: rubber gloves, boots, goggles, coveralls and possibly respirators.
- Use spill kits where appropriate
- Dispose of cleanup material in proper metal containers.
3. General Spills Checklist
I. Medical
Emergencies
1. Policy
Employees not having formal
first
aid training must be
instructed to maintain a "hands off" practice in the event of an
emergency. These employees should contact the first aid responder
as quickly as possible.
- Stay with the injured person and do whatever possible until medical assistance arrives.
- Summon assistance through the EMS system. Dial 911.
- Call 911.
- Give location.
- Describe situation
- Wear latex gloves and barrier mask.
- Calm victim; reassure them that they will be all right.
- Be careful moving victim, assume spinal injury and take necessary precautions.
- Watch for signs of shock.
- Do not leave victim
unattended unless absolutely unavoidable e.g., to allow EMS access.
- Keep victim warm; there
is a blanket
in the hallway outside the staff lounge.
- Fill out Injury/Incident report and send to Administration Section.
- Clean up in accordance with policy.
- Dispose of bandages, rags, and towels in a sealed bag and label as medical waste and consult the Site Safety Advisor on disposal.
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JAC has a program for training personnel in emergency
first
aid, CPR
and AED techniques. The Site Safety Advisor has a list of all personnel
who have completed first aid, CPR and AED training. This information is
also shown on the check-in board opposite the JAC reception office.
2. Responsibilities
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Employee:
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Reports medical emergencies to Site Safety Advisor and
the
Administration
Department as soon as feasible.
3. Procedure
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The person observing a medical emergency shall:
4. Checklist
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a. Emergency Response
J. Bomb Threats
- Receipt of a Threat
- Any person receiving a phone call involving a bomb threat or a threat against an individual shall attempt to obtain as much information as possible from the caller. This information is invaluable in determining the validity, urgency, and nature of the threat, and consequently in determining what action is appropriate in response to that threat.
- Of utmost importance are the EXACT WORDS of the caller and information concerning the location and expected detonation time of the explosives. Jot down the EXACT WORDS as soon as possible so they will not be forgotten or distorted.
- Persons receiving such calls shall be aware of the following guidelines and suggestions:
- Be calm; be courteous; listen; do not interrupt the caller; jot down notes on any paper available.
- Try to keep the caller on the line as long as possible in order to obtain as much information or characteristic comments or accents as possible. This can be done by pretending to have a bad connection.
- Ask the caller to repeat the message. Attempt to ascertain the type of device, what it looks like, where it is located, and what time it will go off.
- Pay particular attention for any strange or peculiar background noises, such as a motor running, background music and the type of music, train whistle, sirens, jet airplane engines, and any other noises which might provide clues as to the place from which the call was being made.
- Listen closely to the voice (male/female) (young/mature) for voice quality, accents, speech impediments, or words/phrases used repeatedly.
- If time permits and the caller is talkative, ask questions such as "Who is this calling, please?", or "What is your name?". In some instances, the caller may unthinkingly reply with their name.
- After Receipt - What To Do!!
- Immediately notify the Designated Official.
- Notify your immediate
supervisor of the
fact that you
received a
threatening
phone call and have already notified the Designated Official.
- Evacuation Procedures Evacuation will normally proceed in the same manner as fire drills. However, it may be necessary to modify the evacuation procedure in light of available information (e.g. location of bomb).
- Remain Calm.
- Obtain as much information from caller as possible:
- Who is calling? What is your name?
- Why have you placed a bomb?
- Where is the bomb?
- What does it look like?
- When will the bomb explode?
- How many bombs are there?
- How will the bomb be detonated?
- Note time of call.
- Note caller's tone of voice.
- Note any background noise.
- Write down caller's exact words.
- Immediately inform the Designated Official.
- Evacuate building if appropriate.
- Enter building only when cleared by the Designated Official.
- Report any suspicious packages.
1. Responsibilities
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a. Employee
To inform the Designated Official of bomb threat.
b. Designated Official
Notify staff to evacuate building if appropriate.
Notify proper authorities.
2. Procedures
3. Checklist
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a. During Bomb Threat
K. Emergency
Equipment Location
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Whenever emergency equipment is used, the Site Safety
Advisor
must
be informed so that supplies may be replenished.
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First Aid Kit
- Phase 1 hallway outside of staff lounge
- Mechanical workshop, room #23
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Oxygen and CPR Equipment
- Phase 1 hallway outside of staff lounge
- CPR masks in first aid kit
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Eyewash Stations
- Mechanical workshop, room #23
- Helifier bay (between the mechanical shop and vehicle bay)
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Eyewash Bottles
- Phase 1 hallway outside of staff lounge (located in first aid kit)
- Mechanical workshop, room #23 (located in first aid kit)
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Spill Kit
- Vehicle maintenance bay
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Fire Fighting Equipment
- Fire extinguishers at various locations, check posted floor plans.
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Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
- Phase 1 hallway between rooms #9 and 9A
- Safety Advisor's work area in room #64
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Emergency Evacuation Plans
- Plans posted throughout facility.
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Major Injury Kits
- Phase 1 hallway outside of staff lounge
- Mechanical workshop, room #23
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Spine Board
- Phase 1 hallway outside of staff lounge
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Emergency Blanket
- Phase 1 hallway outside of staff lounge
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Infection Control Kit
- Phase 1 hallway outside of staff lounge
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Lockout Centre
- Phase 1 hallway between rooms #9 and 9A
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Visitor Safety Glasses
- Mechanical workshop doors, room #23
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Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
- Phase 1 hallway outside of staff lounge
L. Building Emergency
Escape
Plan
1. Policy
This section covers the
emergency escape plan relevant to
emergencies
that
require the evacuation of staff/visitors from the JAC Hilo
Office.
Emergency escape plans relevant to JCMT and UKIRT are contained in Chapter
11.
2. Responsibilities
- Employee
- Knows the sound of the building's fire alarm.
- Knows the location of two exits closest to their work area; and determines how many office doors there are between their office and the exits - this is in case escape is only possible through a darkened, smoke-filled hallway.
- Knows the evacuation plans and emergency assembly area.
- Building Wardens (current list of post holders is given in Addendum 1)
- Knows their assigned evacuation route and locations of: fire alarm pull stations, fire extinguishers; hazardous materials; the building's main electrical disconnect.
- Checks that all personnel are evacuated from their assigned area.
- Closes office doors, if possible.
- Reports whether their area has/has not been evacuated to the Site Safety Advisor or Designated Officer.
3. Procedures
- At the sound of the fire alarm, immediately evacuate rooms, close doors behind you and go to the emergency assembly area:
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Phase I - upstairs:
Exit the area using either of the two stairways; then
exit the
building
through either the main entrance/exit or the Phase I rear
entrance/exit.
- Phase I - downstairs: Exit through either the main entrance/exit or the Phase I rear entrance/exit.
- Phase II: Exit through either the main entrance/exit or the Phase II rear entrance/exit.
- If escape is not possible:
- Stay calm, do not panic
- Find a room with a window and stay there
- Keep the doors closed and prevent smoke from entering through doors and vents by using whatever is available to cover the openings, e.g. towels, clothing, and paper.
- If water is available, dampen a cloth and breathe through it to filter out smoke and gases.
- Attract attention through the window by waving.
- If danger is imminent try to break the window to escape.
- Staff/visitors must never re-enter building unless given clearance by the Designated Official.
If evacuation is not possible via these routes, other exits are located in the staff lounge, mechanical workshop, helifier & electrical mains rooms. Be aware that hazardous chemical and flammables may be stored in some of these areas.
Those who happen to be in the following rooms shall exit directly from those exits: staff lounge, mechanical workshop, helifier & electrical, vehicle bay.