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OPE xs EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN <br />Any chemical that can be inhaled, like a gas, will require SCBAs for emergency response. Any chemical <br />which can be absorbed through the skin, possibly a gas, liquid or solid, will require skin protection for the <br />responders. <br />A determination of the PPE necessary will follow from the hazard determination. The work zones will be <br />designated as to the PPE required in the zones. The extent, or area of the work zones will be determined <br />based on the physical and chemical characteristics of the hazardous substance, the weather, the terrain, <br />and the size or amount of the release. <br />WORK ZONE <br />There are typically three work zones and they will be defined by boundaries that surround the emergency <br />area. Each boundary must be designated, preferably by a physical barrier of some sort, and guarded <br />against entry by unauthorized personnel. <br />HOT ZONE <br />Also known as the Exclusion Zone. This is the area that is, or easily could be contaminated by a <br />hazardous material. Its boundaries may be defined by the outside wall of a building, or a land area around <br />an emergency spill of hazardous material. The PPE required for entry into the Hot Zone will be <br />determined at the start of the emergency, and this determination may be revised later due to sampling <br />results, as can the initial Hot Zone boundary. This boundary is called the Hot Line, and access through the <br />Hot Line is controlled and is best maintained at only one point. The only people allowed into the Hot <br />Zone are those properly equipped and on an approved mission to explore or to perform work. <br />DECON ZONE <br />Also known as the Decontamination Zone, or Warm Zone. This area is where the back -up entry team is <br />located, ready and equipped to enter. Also located here are first aid supplies and decontamination <br />materials for anyone who may be contaminated with a strong acid or caustic, for instance. Water, soap <br />and absorbent materials are most commonly used to make sure that hazardous materials are not brought <br />out to contaminate other people. If water is used, it must be contained as run -off could injure other <br />people. Decontamination of injured people can also be very important for EMTs and anyone providing <br />first aid to injured employees. <br />In such situations, a Decontamination Corridor will be established that will control decontamination in a <br />step -by -step process for the entry teams. People performing decontamination will also be required to wear <br />a certain level of PPE to prevent exposure to any hazardous materials brought to the Hot Line. <br />SUPPORT ZONE <br />Also known as the Safe Zone or Cold Zone. PPE in this area will be normal work clothes and safety gear. <br />This is where evacuated personnel may gather and support activities can occur. Access through the Decon <br />Line is limited to authorized personnel, only. Such access may be needed to transport supplies, spare air <br />cylinders, water, etc. Access into the Support Zone is also controlled, as you do not want the general <br />public or unnecessary personnel getting in the way. <br />REVENUE MINE DOC 15002 3 -7 -2014 REV 0 <br />