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Emergency Medical Plan
Each supervisor will be trained in CPR and first aid. For minor injuries Dr.
CHRISTIANSEN will be used. For serious injury or injury due to a hazardous
material, SAN JOAQUIN . will be used. Memorial Hospital or Kern Medical Center
will be given second consideration. Any supervisor has the authority to dial 911 for
medical emergencies.
Maintenance Procedures
Ammonia System Shutdown
1. Shut King valve on receiver to pump all ammonia into the receiver.
2. Shut suction valves on compressors.
3. Turn compressor motor off.
4. Shut compressor discharge valves.
5. Lock out electrical panel.
6. Tag warning on the electrical panel.
7. Open discharge valves before starting.
Isolating a Compressor for Maintenance
1. Shut suction valve, allow compressor to pump down (remove ammonia).
2. Turn compressor motor off.
3. Close discharge valve.
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THE SAFETY OFFICER, DAVID WRIGHT, AND OR
ASSISTANTS ON SHIFT WILL CONTINUE TO MONITOR
ALL PERSONNEL SAFETY.
INCIDENT OBJECTIVES
PRIORITY ONE - INSURE THE SAFETY OF ALL
PERSONNEL INVOLVED, INCLUDING THE SURROUNDING
AREAS.
2. SECURE THE PREMISES, AND TAKE CONTROL OF THE
SITUATION AS EFFICIENTLY AS POSSIBLE, USING ALL
THE RESOURCES AVAILABLE, OR AS NEEDED.
3. GENERATE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS OF ALL
INFORMATION REGARDING THE INCIDENT.
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8.0 i',Mi +.;IZGENCI' CON'l'INGENCI' I'[_,A,NS
8.1 Geim— al.Evacuatimi
Employees are verbally notified of emergencies by the plant Manager or his designee. All
employees are to leave the facility immediately through the parking lot at .Last California and
Lakeview. Exhibit 8 shows emergency evacuation routes and designated meeting places. 'These
routes have been planned to bYpass ammonia systems that may be leaking. Emergency responders
will be notified through 911.
In the event of an cinerbency after normal opera.ting hours, after notifying 911., the following
individuals should be notified in the order given -
Bob 1-1offierd - 805- 832 -0453 Wile he cannot be reached, call
David Wright - 805 -836 -1.382 if he cannot be reached, call
8.2 Fire
'Flit sprinkler system will engage when it. has detected a. fire. All emmiployees are to leave
immediately through (lie nearest exit a-nd regroup at time parking lot at Last California and
Lakeview. Emergency responders will be notified through 91 1.
In the event of an emergency after norrrmal operating hours, alter notifying 911, the following
individuals should be notified in the order- given:
Bob .1.lofterd - 805 -832 -0453 if he cannot be reached, call
.David Wright - 805 -836 -1382 [f he cannot be reached, call
8.3 '± artlig aloe
Employees should reniain in safe, stable locations (in doorways, under sturdy desks) until earth
movement has ceased. After the earthquake, all employees are to leave i�mirlletliatcIy tltrvugh the
nearest exit. and regroup at tine parking lot at .1_ ast California. and Lakeview, la r enough froni the
building to avoid falling masonry.
8.4 Significant .Lcalc from the Ammonia Systeiiis
Notil'y the Bakersfield City .I. ire Department. 131nployces'are verbally notified of the leak.
Mechanics will work. to isolate the ammonia leak, if possible. If Norman Anib.ose is not in the
f , plant,, lie should be called immediately alter 911 at 805- 393 -4176. All nonessential erliployees are
to leave inrniediately arid, I-egroul.) at the parking lot at East California and .Lakeview.
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'file following individuals slloulcl be called
Bob l lol7erd - 805- 832 -0453
David Wright - 805 - 836 -1.382
Clcalllll) procedures for all ammonia release will lllitiPtc file erects of the release:
Ventilation will reduce conccrltratiorls of ammonia ill erlclose(I areas.
* If liquid autlnonia is oil the floor, spray Ivitl I.tr•t;e quantities of cold water.
* «'ater• will stl►sol'Ir alnnrolli): Iligil concentrations of :unnlonia vapor or
(lisl)cr'sL'(I arllrllollia earl be diluted ivitlr water spray.
DLIFing a release, the .Plant Engineer (Mainten(,ince Manager) will:
* Stoll leaks, if possible.
* Slal►en,ise the use of self Coll taine(I bl-catllillt; "Pparatus (SCBA).
The PlantEngineer 11<`ls a thorough 1<Ilowlcdgc of the a.l1111)onia syste111. Ile has many years of
experience with reivigcration Systems.
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8.5 Emergency Responders
In an emergency, the following agencies may be needed:
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Hospital
Mernorial Hospital
420 34th Street
Bakersfield, California
(805) 327-1792
Fire Department
Call 911
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