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    Statement of policy on emergency response

    Plan given appropriate authority by highestmanagement level

    Plan is distributed to all that need to know

    Plan establishes the emergency organization

    The authority to declare a full evacuation isdesignated

    The authority to declare the emergency is "over" isdesignated

    All response personnel are medically fit to performtheir duties

    Plan administration

    Operational control

    Coordination of support

    Plan maintenance

    Regular risk assessment

    Training

    Drills and exercises

    Maintenance of equipment

    Specific response functions

    Coordination of off site plans

    Alternates for all key positions exist

    Plan is based on risk assessment

    Plan provides for annual drills and exercises

    Plan establishes various levels of emergencies withlevels of response

    Evacuation procedures

    Shutdown procedures

    Employee roll call procedures

    Rescue and medical duties

    Reporting procedures

    Fire prevention plan

    Natural

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    Civil disorders

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    Comprehensive accident investigation proceduresexist

    Good housekeeping procedures exist

    Procedures exist for inspection or testing of criticalequipment

    Occupational Health and Safety Act

    National Fire Code

    National Electrical Code

    Environmental Protection Act

    Other applicable legal requirements

    Fire protection equipment is inspected per fire code

    Contractors are briefed about Emergency ResponsePlans

    Comments

    The following functions have been clearly defined and assigned to individuals:

    Plan includes basic elements:

    All types of risks are considered:

    Element Documented Functional

    Ability Proven

    Procedures call for the review of all new processes and equipment for compliance with:

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    The plan establishes a command post and ensures:

    Command post locations provide protection fromhazards

    The command post is adequately equipped

    Provisions have been made for emergency power,

    light, utilities, etc.

    Emergency response training is based on specifichazards and response duties

    Testing of knowledge and skills is required

    Plan specifies type and frequency of training foreach response function

    Adequate training records are kept

    Minimum training levels are defined

    Training of first aid responders complies withstandards

    A current inventory list of all equipment and suppliesexists

    Maintenance and decontamination procedures areincluded

    Equipment is tested as specified by themanufacturer

    Equipment and supply needs are reviewed whenchanges occur

    Contact lists for suppliers of emergency equipmentand supplies maintained, updated and readilyavailable

    Respiratory equipment selection, use andmaintenance comply with current standard

    Mutual aid agreements are in place

    Call lists and letters of agreement are up-to-date

    Drills involving mutual aid have been held

    Capabilities of community organizations havebeen reviewed and considered

    Telephone

    Two-way radios

    Intercom

    Runners

    Emergency numbers are posted at telephones

    Smoke detectors

    Heat detectors

    Remote substance monitors

    Leak detectors

    Process control alarms

    Detection devices undergo regular testing,inspection, maintenance and calibration

    Regular tests of the alarm systems are conducted

    Evacuation details involve:

    At least two evacuation routes exist from eacharea

    All emergency exits are properly marked

    All employees are instructed in evacuationprocedures

    Maps and procedures are posted

    Assembly areas consider safe distances

    CommentsElement Documented Functional

    Ability Proven

    Plan provides for emergency response training and covers the following:

    Communication procedures include:

    Effective detection systems are installed, such as:

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    CommentsElement Documented Functional

    Ability Proven

    All employees and visitors can be accounted for

    Procedures address special needs of person(s)with disabilities

    Temporary shelter or transportation is considered

    The security function is defined

    Facility access is controlled during an emergency

    Traffic control has been considered

    Pilferage and theft have been considered

    High security risk areas have been identified

    There are physical security devices

    The plan includes media relations before, duringand after the emergency

    Public information documents exist

    Those dealing with the media/public are trained

    Contacts with the media are established andmaintained

    Media information is reviewed annually andupdated

    Procedures control the release of information tothe public during an emergency

    Names and information regarding the injured arerestricted

    Regular media releases are made during anemergency

    Emergency shutdown procedures exist

    Responsibility for shutdown is assigned

    Procedures and checklists have been developed

    Diagrams and maps indicating critical componentsare available

    All critical components are clearly identified

    Persons with special technological knowledge areavailable to emergency personnel

    An alternative location for continuing operationsmanagement is identified

    Resource list has been developed for sources ofequipment, supplies, services or contractors

    Agreements have been made with other facilities tocontinue production of products

    Procedures are adequate to document allcompensable losses

    Procedures provide for preserving the accidentscene for investigations

    A safety plan is required prior to re-entry intoaffected areas

    Other:

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