2011-08-08_REVISION - M1977493 (34)

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1 Identification Identify the character, source, amount and extent of the spill or incident. • DO NOT ENTER a hazardous area until hazards have been assessed and controlled. • STAY UPWIND /UPHILL of chemical spills or releases. 2 Internal Notification Immediately notify Area Supervisor and Climax Administration Dial 7568 Climax Administration If by radio, call "May Day", "May Day", "May Day " 3 Assessment Identify the exact source, amount, and real extent of the incident and assess the possible direct and indirect hazardous to human health or the environment that may result from a release, fire, or explosion. 4 Evacuation Call for evacuation of all non - essential personnel from areas impacted or having potential to be impacted by the incident. 5 Request Help and Complete External Notification If there is imminent danger or injured personnel, the Emergency Coordinator or their designee should ensure Administration has summoned the appropriate internal /external emergency response services (e.g. fire, police, etc.). Additionally, contact should be made with the site environmental department to ensure government agency notifications are made as required. 6 Mitigation If safe to do so and individuals are properly trained: • Attempt to extinguish incipient stage fires; • Shut off pumps, close valves, etc. if material is still being released; • Shut off motors and electrical circuits, and extinguish ignition sources in the area impacted by the incident; and • In case of injury, begin first aid up to the level of individual training. 7 Containment Develop a security perimeter around the area(s) impacted by the incident. For spills or other releases, contain released materials with absorbents, booms, drain covers, or earthen material, if safe to do so. 8 Cleanup and outside assistance Characterize and provide for disposal of all wastes resulting from the incident. The phone numbers of outside resources, which may be needed to assist in cleaning up significant incidences, are provided above. 9 Follow -up Ensure all emergency equipment is returned to service; make necessary notifications prior to restarting operations, review the incident and determine root causes; provide written follow -up to agencies, if necessary. • • Designated Chemicals Emergency Response Plan Table T -A -2 Emergency Response Procedures summarizes the procedures that are followed in response to an injury, fire, explosion, spill or other environmental release. Table T -A -2: Emergency Response Procedures Climax Molybdenum Company Permit 1977 -493 EPP — Appendix A July 2011 T -A -3