Encl. (4) TO COMDTINST 16478.12
First CG District ATON Battery Recovery Site Safety Plan
K.
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES.
K.1. In all cases when an on-site emergency occurs, personnel shall not
reenter the work area or restart work until:
o
the condition resulting in the emergency has been investigated by
supervisory personnel, and has been Corrected:
o
hazards have been reassessed; and
o
site personnel have been briefed on any changes in the operation
and site safety plan.
K.2.
Emergency Medical Procedures:
o Contract designated hospital/ambulance service (see the posted organization/work
plan).
o
Do not attempt to move seriously injured personnel, call for an
ambulance to come to the injured person.
o
The closest hospital for regular emergencies is listed on page 2.
o
Contract Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR)
(404) 639-0615 (24 hr) for chemical exposure emergencies.
K.3.
Emergency Fire Procedures:
o
DO NOT attempt to fight fires other than small fires. A small fire is
generally considered to be a fire in the early stages of development,
which can readily be extinguished with personnel and equipment in the
immediate area within a few minutes time and with one extinguisher.
o
DO NOT take extraordinary measures to fight fires.
o
YOU MUST sound the appropriate fire signal if fire can not be put out
quickly.
o
Alert nearby personnel to call fire department.
o
Notify supervisor.
o
When the fire alarm is sounded, personnel shall immediately leave the
work area WITH THEIR ASSIGNED BUDDY, to the pre-designated assembly
point by the most appropriate evacuation route.
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