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PROCEDURE 1 -10 Page 1 of 10 <br />APPENDIX 1 -10C <br />THE COTTER CORPORATION <br />Guidelines for Surface Emergency Response Operations SCHWARTZWALDER MINE <br />After notification the Responder will proceed to the Operations Phase of response. The type of action taken in <br />the operations phase will depend on the incident and the Responder's capability. All other site personnel have <br />response training and should immediately begin Stage 2 operations when notification is complete. The <br />quantity and concentration of hazardous material released and the presence or absence of fire will be the <br />primary factor in determining operations strategy. Proper personal protection equipment (PPE) is mandatory <br />during response operations. Choice of PPE will depend on the type of material involved and the potential for <br />contact with the material. A listing of available response equipment and its location can be found in Section 11 <br />of RHS Procedure 1 -10. <br />General operational strategies and PPE requirements are listed below for potential HazMat incidents involving <br />Flammable materials. Every effort should be made, that does not involve an unwarranted risk to responders, <br />to eliminate ongoing leak or spill sources (re. closing valves, etc.) prior to beginning operations. <br />FLAMMABLES <br />This category includes both flammable materials and some of the more volatile combustible materials such as <br />diesel fuel. <br />Flammable / Combustible materials stored onsite include small quantities contained in small appropriate <br />containers as needed to fuel and maintain onsite equipment for immediate work activities only (no long -term <br />storage of flammables is allowed): <br />- Gasoline (Site equipment, temporary containers) <br />- Various Lubricants (Site equipment, temporary containers) <br />- Diesel (Site equipment, temporary containers) <br />SpiII - No Fire <br />PPE: Work clothes; rubber gloves; and rubber boots (chemical cartridge air - purifying respirator if available). <br />Response: X Evaluate situation. <br />X Secure area. <br />X Rescue & First Aid, if necessary & possible. <br />X Remove ignition sources <br />X Locate fire extinguisher and keep near at hand. <br />X Darn or dike to contain material. <br />X Watch for flammable or explosive vapors. <br />X Coat surface of spilled liquid with dry chemical extinguishing agent, if enough is <br />available. Save enough extinguishing agent for fire fighting. <br />X Do not add water. <br />Remediation: X Evaluate situation. <br />X Do not add water. <br />X Pick up liquids if proper equipment is available, or absorb spilled materials with <br />compatible material if liquid retrieval is not possible. <br />X Transport contaminated soils to the west waste Dump storage area for temporary <br />storage until a permanent disposal site is determined. <br />Spill - Fire <br />PPE: Work clothes; self- contained breathing apparatus (alternatively, no respirator or full -face respirator for <br />small fires that can be quickly knocked down); eye protection; gloves; and boots (rubber is best). <br />Response: X Evaluate situation. <br />X Secure area. <br />