ACCIDENTS OR FIRE HAZARDS

The purpose of this chapter is to create guidelines and define communications in the event of an accident, fire, or similar disaster at the treatment plant or in the field.

Regular working hours - 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Monday through Friday, excluding LMK observed holidays.

Fire Hazards

If a fire breaks out in a LMK facility and it cannot be immediately and completely extinguished, you should follow the Emergency Reporting Procedures listed below.

During regular working hours, call (Extension 0) or if needed, call 911.

Accident

If an accident requiring an ambulance occurs during regular working hours, Dial O.

If you have reported an accident while off the plant site by using '911, as soon as practical, notify plant personnel of the incident, location, and your actions by phone.

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Responsibility

It will be the responsibility of the ranking supervisor on duty to coordinate the arrival of the fire department or the ambulance. The supervisor will see that the fire department is met and escorted to the location of the emergency and will supervise any assistance rendered by LMK personnel.

Once the supervisor has assessed the situation, he will contact the LMK Manager (or his designee) and inform him of the incident and the possible consequences to other buildings, equipment, etc.

Evacuations

Individual building evacuation plans will be posted on bulletin boards in those buildings, which have personnel assigned to them. Your Safety Committee solicits your comments and plans to further safeguard personnel and equipment. (Refer to evacuation route plans illustrated in this chapter.)

Media Person

Should a newsworthy incident, such as a fire, accident, or similar occur at a District facility, all inquires will be directed to the LMK Manager and all news releases will come from his office. It is important that no erroneous reports are released and that all releases MUST be made in this manner.

Directories

Directories listing telephone numbers and responding agencies will be posted on your bulletin boards in each area. They will also be located in the front office.