Con Edison contact information sheet, Sep 2001

NYC 9/11 Public Portal Document

, V, ,EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

PERSONNEL EXPOSURE

In the event of chemical exposure to known site contaminants, the MSDS or chemical data sheet, if available, should be consulted first. General practice exposure emergency actions include:

Inhalation Exposure - The following actions should be taken based on the condition of the effected employee.

♦ If symptoms are present (dizziness, nausea, headache, shortness of breath, burning sensation in mouth, throat, or lungs), the victim should be escorted from the work zone immediately.

* If unconscious, the victim should be removed from the work zone immediately. Rescuers must be wearing proper respiratory and protective equipment before attempting the rescue.

* If the victim is no longer breathing, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) or some other form of artificial respiration should begin immediately and medical support personnel notified.

Skin Exposure - The skin should be thoroughly washed with copious amounts of soap and water. If clothing is contaminated, it should be removed immediately and the skin washed thoroughly with running water. All contaminated parts of the body, including the hair, should be thoroughly decontaminated. It may be necessary to wash repeatedly.

Ingestion - Medical support should be obtained immediately.

Eyes - If a toxicant should get into the eyes, flush with generous amounts of water. Washing should be continued for at least fifteen minutes and medical attention should be obtained if deemed necessary by the SHSO or Alternate.

PERSONNEL INJURY

The following contingency plan will be enacted in the event of personnel injuries.

1. Initial alarm and first aid. Upon observation of an injury, quickly get attention of other nearby workers. Immediately act to protect the injured person from a life-threatening situation. Render appropriate first aid. Warn unsuspecting persons of the potential hazard. 2. Notify SHSO. Utilizing freon air horn or other rapid method, notify the SHSO or the SHSO representative of the situation. Identify the injured person, the type of injury and the project site location. 3. Ambulance and hospital services. The SHSO or other appropriate personnel will immediately assess the situation and, if necessary, notify the designated ambulance service and hospital of the emergency situation. 4. Follow-up. The Site Safety Officer will determine why the injury occurred and will take appropriate steps to prevent a similar recurrence. Events associated with the injury will be recorded in the project safety logbook.

FIRE/EXPLOSION

Upon notification of a fire or explosion on site, the designated emergency signal shall be sounded and all site personnel assembled at the designated access points. The Fire Department shall be alerted and all personnel moved to a safe distance from the involved area. Personnel in the immediate vicinity of a fire shall use fire extinguishers or other immediately available means if this can be done safety and the fire can be immediately controlled or stopped from spreading, but should not attempt to fight major fires or fires involving potential explosives. The Fire Department will be notified regarding site activities and should respond in case of an emergency.

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