### Local Emergency Plan

Condensed Matter Physics and Materials Science Department

###### LOCAL EMERGENCY PLAN

**Building: 480 Occupancy: 40**

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  Position          Name                  Extension   Home Phone  Pager No.

  Plan Preparer     Robert Sabatini       3509        N/A         N/A

  Building Manager  Ken Sutter            4514        289-8212    0860

  Primary LEC       Ken Sutter            4514        289-8212    0860

  Secondary LEC     Robert Sabatini       3509        886-1144    N/A

  ES&H Coordinator  Robert Sabatini       3509        886-1144    N/A

  Asst. ES&H        Ken Sutter            4514        289-8212    0860
  Coordinator                                                     

  FSS               Nick Contos           3205                    
  Representative                                                  
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# Date Prepared: 2/3/06

Frequency of Review: Annual

Date reviewed Reviewed By Review Type/Pages Changed

2/3/06 R. Sabatini rev. 1

7/5/06 R. Sabatini rev. 2

Every facility should establish an effective program to respond to
emergencies. For this to work, every employee should be prepared to
handle emergencies before they arise. This documents outlines the
Employee Action Plan to address workplace emergencies.

**EMERGENCY EVACUATION PROCEDURES AND ROUTES**

Every employee should familiarize themselves with exits in their
workplaces, including a second way out in case the main way is blocked.

**Building Map**

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Maps can be obtained from
<http://epweb.pe.bnl.gov/om/mmc/keyplan/keyplans.asp>

All employees are expected to leave the building and report to the
outdoor assembly area when the fire alarm bells ring. No one is
authorized to remain in the facility during an emergency.

## ACCOUNTABILITY FOR EMPLOYEES

Accountability for employees should be performed after an evacuation.
Based upon direction given in an emergency, all employees must assemble
at the appropriate areas.

-   BUILDING INDOOR ASSEMBLY AREA: Main Lobby

-   BUILDING OUTDOOR ASSEMBLY AREA: Rear Loading Platform

-   SHELTER-IN-PLACE AREA: 1st Floor Conference Room

-   PERSONNEL ACCOUNTABILITY: The LEC or designee will account for
    employees. The information must be given to Fire-Rescue upon
    arrival.

##### SITE-EMERGENCY SIGNALS

-   CONTINUOUS SOUNDING OF SITE SIRENS FOR FIVE MINUTES - Proceed
    immediately to the Indoor Building Assembly Area. Await instructions
    that may include the nature of the emergency, the type, sequence,
    and routes for evacuation.

-   INTERMITTENT SOUNDING OF SITE SIRENS FOR FIVE MINUTES - [Evacuate
    the Site Immediately.]{.underline}

-   Plectron:

> Location: Main Lobby
>
> Responsible Individual: [Ali Lopez]{.underline}

Note: The Plectron must be placed in an area that is constantly occupied
or in an area that is accessible to occupants of the buildings, e.g.,
corridor near mailboxes.

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION OR QUESTIONS, CONTACT THE

LOCAL EMERGENCY COORDINATOR

##### LOCAL EMERGENCIES AND SIGNALS

**FIRE:** Upon notice of fire or sounding of the alarm bells, proceed
immediately to the outdoor Building Assembly Area. Await instructions
that may include the nature of the emergency, the type, sequence, and
routes for further evacuation. When the fire alarm bells ring, a call
must be made to the BNL Fire Rescue Group on extension 2222, confirming
their receipt of the alarm. Any information known about the condition
that caused the alarm should be given at that time.

#### MEDICAL: Rescue and Medical Duties - Employees are expected to help minimize damage and assist personnel during an emergency to the best of their abilities and when their safety is not threatened. The BNL Fire Rescue Group is trained, equipped, and has the main responsibility to render emergency assistance.

**SPECIFIC HAZARDS:**

-   Radiological -- X-ray Lab 2-205 and Lab 1-7

-   Toxicological -- none

-   Physical -- none

-   Other -- none

##### OTHER INFORMATION

**Training -** The Department/Division must designate and train a
sufficient number of persons to assist in the safe and orderly emergency
evacuation of employees for this facility. They are as follows:

1.  Ken Sutter x4514

2.  Arnold Moodenbaugh x3870

3.  Ali Lopez x2590

The (Department Chair/Division Manager/employee's supervisor/ESH
Coordinator ) is responsible for reviewing the plan with each employee
covered by the plan. This training occurs when the plan is initially
developed; whenever the employee\'s responsibilities or designated
actions under the plan change; and whenever the plan is changed.

**Provide Fire/Rescue (<Chief@bnl.gov>) with one copy of this plan each
time it is issued.**

**OPTIONAL INFORMATION**

##### Description of Hazards

A. The facility requires a Local Emergency Plan for the following
reasons.

> 1\.
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> 2\.
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> 3\.

B. Building [480]{.underline} contains a 90-day collection point for
hazardous chemical waste.

> This/These is/are located [(see Ken Sutter for details)]{.underline}
>
> Emergency exits are located [Main door, rear lobby, SE corner, Module
> each end, labs #2through #10, 113,113b all have exit
> doors.]{.underline}

C. The types of emergencies that might affect this facility are

> 1\. Operations
>
> During normal operations, the emergencies that may affect this
> facility are

a.  [Fire]{.underline} -- A fire in this facility could result in
    [injuries.]{.underline}

> The main fire hazard(s) is/are from [electrical/chemical
> sources.]{.underline}
>
> The locations of the portable fire extinguisher and fire alarm boxes
> are shown on the attached diagram. In hallways outside labs.

b.  [Explosions]{.underline} - An explosion is not possible, since the
    amounts of chemicals in the building are small, and materials
    capable of explosion are not present.

> c\. [Industrial Accidents]{.underline} - An industrial accident(s) is
> (are) possible in the [machine shop]{.underline} area.
>
> g\. [Personnel Exposure]{.underline} is a potential problem in the NA
>
> area due to exposure to
>
> h\. [Oil and Hazardous Material Spills]{.underline}
>
> All chemicals are stored over secondary containment pallets and within
> secondary containers capable of containing the full contents of the
> material in the event of al spill. In addition, spill absorbent
> materials are located in various areas for cleaning up small
> incidental spills.
>
> i\. [Air and Water Pollution]{.underline} - This facility does not
> have any operations that allows permitted discharges to the water and
> air

2\. This facility (does not) have quantities of chemicals in excess of
SARA Threshold Planning Quantities (TPQ). These are listed below.
Consequences can be ascertained from the BNL Hazard Assessment.

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**Building Emergency Equipment**

(State below or on diagram the emergency equipment in the building).
(This information may be maintained elsewhere, but must be readily
available to emergency responders. If maintained elsewhere, state its
location).

> A. Fire Protection

1.  Fire extinguishers are located [in hallways and some
    labs]{.underline}

2.  Smoke and Heat detectors are located [in offices, labs and
    hallways]{.underline}

3.  Automatic sprinkler systems are located in new west end labs (old
    highbay area) and south annex

4.  Fire alarm pull boxes are located [lobby, east corridor, second
    floor, module, east and west end of new lab areas, south
    annex.]{.underline}

5.  Halon Systems are located in [NA]{.underline}

6.  Standpipe connections are located in [outside northside of
    bldg.]{.underline}

B Radiation detection equipment (list equipment) [none]{.underline}

are located

> C. Emergency and Safety Related Equipment

1.  SCBA are located [none]{.underline}

2.  Spill control products such as [absorbent materials,
    gloves]{.underline} are located [rear lobby and 90-day
    area.]{.underline}

3.  PA System is maintained and controlled by [none]{.underline}

4.  Safety showers and emergency eye wash stations are located [hallways
    near labs]{.underline}