Emergency Roles & Communication
Who is responsible for coordinating the response in case of an emergency?
Emergency Coordinators - Nate/Kelsey
What should employees do upon hearing the fire alarm?
Shut off equipment, notify visitors, exit the building, and proceed to the designated meeting point.
How should you proceed upon discovering a fire?
-Assess the hazard
-Small fire - extinguish if safe and trained to do so
-Larger fire - pull the nearest pull station and evacuate
What company should be contacted if a hazardous materials incident cannot be handled by on-site personnel?
Clean Harbors Environmental Services (primary) and Veolia (secondary).
How often are training and drills involving all employees conducted?
How is the fire alarm system activated in case of a fire?
Activation of the sprinkler system or pull stations.
Where is the designated meeting point for employees during an evacuation?
In the empty paved area east of the employee parking lot.
Where are fire extinguishers located within the facility?
Within 75 feet of all racks.
Who is authorized to clean up Hazardous Material Spills?
The HAZWOPER team
What is the purpose of drills?
The purpose of these drills is to ensure employees are aware of the appropriate steps to take in case of an emergency.
What is the role of Emergency Coordinators during a tornado warning?
Inform employees and direct employees to the designated shelter area.
Where should an employee go if the primary meeting location is compromised during an evacuation?
Proceed to the secondary meeting location (empty lot on the southwest corner of the property).
What is the critical advice given to personnel during an active shooter scenario, emphasizing the importance of evacuation?
"Run, Hide, Fight."
What information should be provided when calling 911 in case of a medical emergency?
-Nature of the medical emergency
-chemical exposure details
-location
-caller's name
-phone number
What must the Emergency Coordinator do after an emergency is over?
-Conduct a facility walkthrough
-assess if area is safe for employees
-start cleanup efforts
-file an incident report
-report missing personnel to fire department
Where is the tornado shelter?
Manufacturing locker rooms.
How should employees assist individuals with disabilities during an evacuation?
Attempt to assist, but not at the risk of endangering themselves. If unable to take them out of this building, assist to the nearest exit and inform the Emergency Coordinator.
Where are the First Aid kits located in the facility?
Quality Control Laboratory, outside Logistics office, near the staircase leading to the manufacturing lunch room.
What steps should be taken if a spill is classified as hazardous (HMIS Level 3 or higher) and >100 gallons?
-Notify Emergency Response Coordinator, Spill Response Team, EHSS Manager, and contact Clean Harbors Environmental.
-HAZWOPER team should respond and contain the spill if possible.
When is the plan reviewed and updated?
-When applicable regulations are revised
-Plan fails during an emergency
-Changes are made to the facility operations or design
What does the activation of emergency sirens in Mesquite indicate, and what should employees do when they hear them?
Mesquite emergency sirens indicate a warning or hazard for the city.
Employees should move inside and wait for further instructions from the Emergency Coordinator.
What is the process for accounting for visitors during an evacuation?
Visitors are accounted for by the emergency coordinator, who checks the visitor log.
What steps should be followed when using a fire extinguisher?
-Carefully approach the fire
-stand 8-10 feet away
-pull the extinguisher pin
-aim at the base of the fire
-squeeze the trigger
-sweep side to side
How should employees handle a spill caused by leaking containers?
Transfer remaining material to a good container while following spill containment and cleanup procedures.
What should employees do if they hear the fire alarm during a drill?
Evacuate the building using the nearest exit and proceed to the designated meeting point.