Emergency Preparedness

Appendix H.13 – RADIOACTIVE

Kern Medical Emergency Preparedness

ignition and heat sources, maintain fume hood ventilation (if any), and open windows (if any) to increase ventilation.  Close doors to affected area once the area is evacuated.  Have person(s) knowledgeable of the incident and the work area assist emergency personnel upon arrival.  HAZMAT Team Leader will determine activation of CERS  If CERS is activated Notification to proper response teams as outlined in CERS will be followed  On-the-job Hazard Communication or Chemical Hygiene training, which is required by OSHA, is the main way for employees to learn how to recognize and respond to chemical releases or spills. Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) can also provide direction.  Department or Area Supervisors are responsible for providing Hazard Communication or Chemical Hygiene training, for ensuring that SDSs are available, and for ensuring spill response supplies are readily available in the area where spills may occur.  Non-Trained Personnel should never be requested to clean up a spill of hazardous materials for which they have not received Hazard Communication or Chemical Hygiene training.  Code Orange  Activated by call into emergency phone (5#)  Announce overhead three times: “Your attention please, Code Orange, location” • DOCUMENTATION: In the event of a “Code Orange” the location and cause are documented in PBX and Hazmat Spill Log. In the event of any spill, Hazmat Officer/ Coordinator to fill an after action report. Acid Spill Clean Up  Secure the area - Make sure that no patients, visitors or unprotected employees enter the area. • ADDENDUMS: Refer to Chemical Specific Spill Processes • DEPARTMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES: • PBX Procedure:  Hazmat Spill team is notified to access the spill.  Instruction to follow from Hazmat Team Leader.  Document Call in Emergency Log / Code Call Binder  After Action Report Created

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