TITLE:	ES&H Manual
DOCUMENT ID:	6540 Appendix T3 ODH Emergency Response Procedure

1.0 Purpose

Jefferson Lab recognizes that the physical and mental condition of individuals exposed to an oxygen deficient environment rapidly deteriorates and requires immediate action. This appendix outlines the procedure for responding to an oxygen deficiency event and/or an oxygen deficiency hazard (ODH) alarm.

2.0 Scope

Only individuals, trained in emergency response, have priority access to buildings and are authorized to respond according to their training.

This appendix’s process steps are performed in coordination with ES&H Manual Chapter 6540 Oxygen Deficiency Hazard Control Program.

NOTE:

Emergencies related to cryogens are discussed in ES&H Manual Chapter 6550 Appendix T2 Emergency Response to Cryogens.

Emergency response for other situations is discussed in ES&H Manual Chapter 3510 Emergency Response Activities.

Non-Emergency Situations: A failure of any engineering control that provides ODH mitigation (e.g.: installed monitors, ventilation, etc,) requires temporary reposting of the area to at least one class higher until the system is functioning properly. Temporary oxygen monitoring systems may also be required during repairs. Contact Industrial Hygiene for monitoring requirements

3.0 Responsibilities

NOTE: Management authority may be delegated at the discretion of the responsible manager.

3.1 Everyone at Jefferson Lab

· Perform the process steps in response to an ODH event and/or alarm.

3.2 Supervisor/Subcontracting Officer’s Technical Representative (SOTR)/Sponsor

· Determine appropriate ODH Muster Points and inform individuals under your authority in accordance with the requirements of ES&H Manual Chapter 3510 Emergency Response Activities.

· Report any near-miss or actual ODH events to the ESH&Q Reporting Officer in accordance with ES&H Manual Chapter 5200 Event Investigation and Causal Analysis Process.

4.0 Process Steps

The process steps within this appendix are to be performed by individuals who are not trained or qualified to perform emergency response activities.

4.1 Detection of Oxygen Deficiency[1]

A potential oxygen deficiency is indicated when one or more of the following activates:

· A flashing ODH (blue) warning light,

· A ODH horn sounds,

· A loud warning tone, alarm vibration, or flashing light from a personal oxygen monitoring device,

· You, or someone in your vicinity, shows signs of exposure symptoms, or

· Visible vapor plume.

Step 1: Don and Activate an Emergency Escape Pack (EEP) if available. (Use a self-contained breathing apparatus only if trained.)

Step 2: Evacuate the area.

· Stay away from vapor plumes.

o If you see a vapor plume, use an alternate route.

o If you find yourself in a vapor plume and do not have an EEP, hold your breath until you are clear.

· If a worker is injured or unconscious do not attempt to rescue them.

Step 3: Muster Point

· Assemble at designated muster point[2].

· Call 911 and Occupational Medicine immediately if:

o Workers are missing or injured, or

o You are unsure of a person’s location or condition.

Step 4: Notify (from a safe location)

· Security (x 5822) immediately,

· Occupational Medicine (x 7539),

· Crew Chief (x 7045), and

· Supervisor/SOTR/Sponsor.

Figure 1: Flowchart for ODH Emergency Procedure

5.0 Revision Summary

Revision 1 – 01/17/12 – Updated to reflect current laboratory operations.

ISSUING AUTHORITY	TECHNICAL POINT-OF-CONTACT	APPROVAL DATE	EXPIRATION DATE	REV.
ESH&Q Division	Richard Owen	01/17/12	01/17/17	1

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[1] Personal symptoms include: dizziness, unexplained loss of coordination, increased heart rate. If any of these symptoms occur, seek fresh air and medical attention immediately even if the ODH alarm does not activate.

[2] ODH muster points are determined by the Supervisor.