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Hazardous Materials

There are materials that are very hazardous to the environment if it is released. Mercury release, hazardous gas, and also select agent spills. The health department states that a small spill is under 500ml. If it is over that amount then it is considered a major spill. There are many contact names and numbers to reach out to if this sort of spill was to occur. Public safety then will evaluate the scenarios and see where they are at and how major they are. They will

1) evaluate the area

2) block off the area

3) remain outside the area at a safe distance

4) wait for instructions from the health department

5) depending on the spill there may be a direction to evacuate a building or remove citizens from the area

6) after it is under control they can provide an update

7) they will fill out an incident report as well

Clean up Procedures

-proper equipment must be worn at all times

-contain the spills

-neutralize the spills

-clean up neutralized materials

-place materials in a plastic bag

-wash the area where the spills were located

-all emergency equipment must be decontaminated and stored

- all equipment must be disposed of in hazardous waste

-use extreme caution when cleaning the spills

-must place a report of the incidentBiological Exposure

Sharps injuries include hypodermic needles and razor blades. Aerosols is also dropped culture, dropped animal cages, broken tubes in centrifuges, and mixing procedures. Non-intact skin with micro abrasions and gloves not properly worn. Also, cuts not properly covered. Mucous Membrane: splashes to eyes nose or mouth. Ingestion, eating or drinking in contaminated areas, not washing hands or wearing gloves, and also applying lip balm and chewing gum in the area. If there is any exposure you must stop work and begin washing the exposed area with warm water for 15 minutes. If there is any contamination to the eye you must do the same procedure and wash the eye for 15 minutes trying not to get the other eye exposed. Next, you must contact health services and let them know that you have been exposed to a chemical of some sort. If the injury is very severe you must contact 911 and let them know right away what has happened. Report the injury to the supervisor. Also, file a incident report right after as well.

Emergency Management Plan

Requirements- put together a plan so that everyone is informed of what is the plan. If there is not an organized plan. There will be much confusion, injury or even property damage. There may be chemical, biological, or radio logical exposure and it is more important to stay indoors than to go outside and be exposed to such contamination. The emergency must be reported because if not then it can not be taken care of properly. Must inform other employees as well so that there are no surprises and confusion when it comes down to potentially evacuating. There must be a plan in the work place so that everyone in the environment knows what to do and is on the same page. There must be responsible and trained professionals to create this plan so that it makes sense and is placed. If there is a fire then to a certain extent the fire must be contained. If the fire is to massive and can not be contained then the employees must flee and call 911.