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Purpose
This chapter and its associated appendices are based on Jefferson Lab's Emergency Management Plan (EMP) which describes management's responsibilities, processes, resources, and implementation strategies for dealing with emergency situations. It is recognized that vigilance and preparation efforts implemented before an emergency helps to ensure the safety of everyone during an actual event. Jefferson Lab's EMP fully incorporates required elements stated in its Contractor Requirements Document - DOE Order 151.1-C, Comprehensive Emergency Management System. The emergence response activities provided in this document satisfy applicable federal, state, and local requirements as outlined in ES&H Manual Chapter 2410 Appendix T1 Hazard Issues List. Scope
The emergency response activities described in this document apply to situations that involve large numbers of people at Jefferson Lab and have major affect to operations (i.e., Hurricane or Flood); catastrophic events (i.e., tornado, fire); or have been deemed possible at Jefferson Lab (i.e., pandemic). Specific emergency response procedures involving limited numbers of people, with minimal affect to operations, are covered under the referenced subject within the ES&H Manual. Jefferson Lab has solicited the assistance of the City of Newport News Emergency Services, through its 911 system, to respond with the appropriate personnel. This includes, but is not limited to medical, fire fighting, and hazmat incident response. |
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Appendices:
T1 Emergency Response Procedure
ES&H Manual Chapter 3510 Appendix T1 Emergency Response Procedure provides Jefferson Lab's general, but effective, emergency response procedure which is used as the basis for action during an emergency situation in the absence of management direction. Certain individuals, trained in emergency response, have priority access to buildings and are authorized to respond according to their training.
Jefferson Lab recognizes that listing the requirements for every possible emergency would be prohibitive, but has identified a variety of plausible situations and subsequent actions for convenience. These can be found at https://jlabdoc.jlab.org/docushare/dsweb/Get/Document-60533. T2 Emergency Response Drills/Exercises
Drills and exercises, to rehearse anticipated emergency scenarios, are periodically conducted at Jefferson Lab. They are designed to provide training, reduce confusion, and verify the adequacy of emergency response activities and equipment. ES&H Manual Chapter 3510 Appendix T2 Emergency Response Drills/Exercises provides the general activities involved to accomplish these activities.
T3 Tornado Response Procedure
Tornadoes can strike anywhere, at anytime. Jefferson Lab has developed ES&H Manual Chapter 3510 Appendix T3 Tornado Response Procedure so individuals will understand their responsibilities and perform the process steps required for response, accountability, and recovery in the event of a tornado.
T4 Review of Emergency Procedures
At Jefferson Lab all emergency procedures are periodically reviewed by the Emergency Manager. ES&H Manual Chapter 3510 Appendix T4 Review of Emergency Procedures provides the process steps for reviewing emergency procedures.
Related Documents: Emergency Event Reporting
Jefferson Lab investigates all actual emergency events concerning personal injury; property or equipment damage; and environmental impact. These investigations allow Jefferson Lab to implement corrective and preventive actions across the site to avoid recurrence. Jefferson Lab's ESH&Q Reporting Officer analyzes the event in accordance with ES&H Manual Chapter 5200 Event Investigation and Causal Analysis Process.
Spill/Release Response Procedure
Jefferson Lab's considers the release of any harmful material to be an environmental hazard. ES&H Manual 6610 Appendix T7 Clean-up of Chemical Spills Procedure provides the minimum process steps and contact information to ensure prompt, safe clean-up of spills (e.g., hazardous material, oil, chemical).
Hurricane Preparedness
Hurricane Preparedness Condition Program provides the response process Jefferson Lab uses during a Hurricane.
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Responsibilities: Note: Management authority may be delegated at the discretion of the responsible manager. Everyone at Jefferson Lab
Supervisor/Sponsor/ Escort
Safety Warden
Chief Operations Officer
Emergency Management Team
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Reference For more information and resources please see Jefferson Lab's Emergency Management Webpage at: https://www.jlab.org/intralab/emergency/.
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