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Training of personnel in emergency treatment such as first aid and CPR,

Establishing liaison with local medical personnel,

Informing and educating local medical personnel about site-specific hazards, and

Establishing onsite emergency first-aid stations.

11.10. EMERGENCY ALERTING/RESPONSE PROCEDURES

Requirements should be established for developing procedures which alert onsite personnel to

the emergency, activate the onsite emergency response team, and establish the actions to be taken

by emergency response personnel. Procedures contained in this section should comply with

requirements for employee alarm systems as specified at 29 CFR 1910.165. If physically

impaired individuals are employed at the site, alternate alarm methods may be necessary.

11.10.1. Notification

When notifying onsite emergency response personnel, all available information on the incident

should be provided. This may include:

Location,

Time of occurrence,

Description of incident (including contaminants involved),

Injuries or fatalities,

Extent of damage,

Actions taken, and

Identified response needs.

11.10.2. Evaluation of the Situation

As quickly as possible, available information about the incident and emergency response

capabilities should be evaluated by the Facility Emergency Coordinator and the Emergency

Response Team. The following information should be determined, to the extent possible:

What happened:

Type of incident;

Cause of incident;

Extent of chemical release and transport; and

Extent of damage to structures, equipment, and terrain.

Casualties:

Victims (number, location, and condition);

Treatment required; and

Missing personnel.

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