SOP 2.

10: Emergency
Household
Contingency Plan
Hazardous
Waste

Contents
1 Introduction.....................................................................................1
2. Regulatory and contractual requirements...........................................1
3. Incident procedures..........................................................................1
4. Spill response...................................................................................2
Attachment A: Example Emergency Responder Notification Form................3
Attachment B: Example Emergency Contingency Plan.................................4
Figure 1: Site plan and evacuation map......................................................8
Figure 2: Map to the nearest medical facility..............................................9

1. Introduction
This HHW Program shall have an emergency contingency plan located at the Facility designating necessary
actions to minimize hazards to human health or the environment from fire, explosion, or unplanned chemical
releases. The plan shall be followed whenever an emergency incident occurs.

2. Regulatory and contractual requirements

The local emergency response number is: 911. Guidelines used for this Program’s emergency contingency
plan are established in Minn. Rules pt. 7045.0572, the HHW program and state agency contract (Exhibits A
and B), and OSHA standards 29 CFR 1910.38 and 1910.120 (a) and (q). For additional emergency plan
information, see www.pca.state.mn.us/publications/w-hw1-08c.pdf.

3. Incident procedures
The designated staff responsible for implementing this emergency contingency plan is the Program Manager.
This person shall assign this task to another competent staff in their absence. This Program shall make
emergency information available to local emergency response teams or contractors, who could be utilized in
an emergency situation, including:

1. a form letter including a brief response explaining what will be expected of the emergency
responder; see the Emergency Responder Notification Form in Attachment A of this SOP
2. copy of the Facility Emergency Contingency Plan and site plan and evacuation maps; see
example Attachment B and Figures 1 and 2 of this SOP. Figure 1 shall include a site map with specific

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 waste type storage locations listed, along with emergency evacuation routes. Figure 2 shall include a
map indicating the best route to the closest medical facility. The Emergency Contingency Plan shall:
 provide instruction on emergency procedures relevant to job duties; see SOP 2.3 Employee
Right to Know.
 provide instruction to Program staff on how the plan will be implemented.
 be easily assessable.
 be placed in a highly visible location in the Facility.
 contain pertinent information as outlined in Attachment A of this SOP.
 be updated annually.
 be revised if it fails in an emergency event.
 be updated if changes apply for contact information, rules or requirements and Facility design,
construction, operation, or maintenance.

4. Spill response
Control and clean-up of spills shall not be performed by Facility staff if the scope of the incident is beyond
their capability. Only OSHA-designated and trained individuals are able to respond to large spills; see SOP
2.6 Spill Response.

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Attachment A
Example: Emergency Responder Notification Form
Household Hazardous Waste Management Facility
Contingency and Emergency Procedures Plan
Notification Letter to Local Authorities

To: ____________________________________

____________________________________

____________________________________

____________________________________

From: __________________________________

____________________________________

____________________________________

____________________________________

____________________________________

Enclosed is the _____________ County Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Facility Contingency and
Emergency Procedures Plan (Plan). The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) regulations require all
HHW Collection Facility operators to make arrangements with nearby police, fire, hospital, and environmental
response contractors to provide an expedient and coordinated response to emergencies.
This letter and attached Plan are to clarify these arrangements and familiarize your agency with the Facility. This
is to be used in the event of a Facility fire, an unplanned release of hazardous waste, or a medical emergency.
The Plan describes the services your agency would provide and it designates all other authorities and actions.
The Plan also details types, maximum quantities and storage locations for hazardous materials or wastes (e.g.,
floor and plot plans, escape routes).
The Plan will be reviewed annually and be revised if changes are needed. This Facility will forward revised
copies to you when these changes occur. This Program appreciates your assistance and looks forward to any
recommendations or suggestions to ensure a comprehensive and complete Plan.
Sincerely,

Facility Contact Information

Enclosures

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Attachment B
Example: Emergency Contingency Plan

______________ County Household Hazardous Waste Facility

Contingency and Emergency Procedures Plan

Address: Storage facility:

Site address
City, Minnesota

Office:
Mailing address

Waste ID number (Number issued by State specific to this Facility)

Revision date (Last date plan was updated)
1. Designated Facility staff person responsible for implementing this plan(s)
Primary Designated Facility staff person responsible for implementing this plan
The Designated Facility staff person responsible for implementing this plan is trained to respond to
emergencies or has the information necessary to make decisions on how to respond to an emergency.
Name:
Position title:
Address:
Phone (Work):
Phone 24-hour:

First Alternate Designated Facility staff person responsible for implementing this plan
The First Alternate Designated Facility staff person responsible for implementing this plan is contacted in
the event the primary designated Facility staff person responsible for implementing this plan is not able to
be reached.
Name:
Position or Job Title:______________ County Environmental Services
Address:
Phone (Work):
Phone (24-hour):

Second Alternate Designated Facility staff person responsible for implementing this plan
The Second Alternate Designated Facility staff person responsible for implementing this plan is contacted in
the event the first alternate designated Facility staff person responsible for implementing this plan is not
able to be reached.
Name:
Position: Designated Facility staff person responsible for implementing this plan, ______________ County
Emergency Services
Address:
Phone
Phone (24-hour):

2. Emergency telephone numbers

Emergency 9- 911
Police 9- 911
Fire 9- 911

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 Ambulance 9- 911
State hazardous waste contractor 9-1-XXX-XXX-XXXX
Minnesota State Duty Officer (to report any HW 9-1-800-422-0798 or 9-1-651- 422-0798
spill)
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) 9-1-800-657-3864
Bomb squad (go through local police) 9- 911
Poison Control Center 9-1-800-222-1222 (612-904-4691 metro area)

3. Hazardous waste stored on site

See Figure 1(Site plan and evacuation map) for storage locations of each waste category
Waste category Hazard label Package type and size Max. quantity
Flammable gas Flammable Gas 2 UN 1A2 -55 gallon X drums
Flammable liquids Flammable Liquid 3 UN 1A2, UN 11G, or 1A1 - 55 gallon X drums
Reactive solids Flammable Solids 4.1 or UN 1H2 - 5 gallon X drums
Spontaneously Combustible 4.2

or Dangerous When Wet 4.3

Oxidizers Oxidizer 5.1 UN 1G -30 gallon or UN 1H2 -5 gallon X drums
Organic peroxide Organic Peroxide 5.2 UN 1G -5 gallon X drums
Cyanides Poison 6.1 UN 1H2 -5 gallon X drums
Pesticide Poison 6.1 UN 1A2 -55 gallon X drums
Poisons Poison 6.1 UN 1H2 -5 gallon X drums
Mercury Corrosive 8 UN 1G -30 gallon or UN 1H2 -5 gallon X drums
Acids Corrosive 8 UN 1H2 -55 gallon X drums
Basics Corrosive 8 UN 1H2 -55 gallon X drums
4. Emergency response procedures
The designated Facility staff person responsible for implementing this plan:
1. is authorized and trained to accurately assess emergency incidents
2. shall provide timely and effective response
3. shall evaluate the emergency and decide if potential danger merits immediate evacuation of storage facility
4. shall first attempt to bring the situation under control if the emergency appears to pose no immediate threat
5. shall contact the appropriate emergency response agency if the incident poses a significant threat to
persons and/or property
Spills/releases
Each unplanned spill or release of a chemical substance is unique in character and circumstance. Management
of a spill or release shall take into account the amount and risk posed by each incident. A sizeable spill of a low
risk material may be easily managed by the designated Facility staff person responsible for implementing this
plan. However, a small spill of a high risk material potentially requires the assistance of an appropriate
emergency response agency. These decisions are made only by trained and experienced staff; See SOP 2.6 Spill
Response.
Minor spills. In the event of a minor spill or release of a chemical substance, staff shall contain the material
using the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and containment equipment. Evacuate the area
if necessary. Collected wastes and contaminated PPE shall be properly packaged for disposal. Spill area
and tools shall be decontaminated.
Large spills. If the spill or release is to the environment, notify the Minnesota Duty Officer and report the
nature of the spill and other chemical substances stored at the Facility. If needed, contact the State HW
disposal contractor for post emergency clean-up. Contaminated materials shall be properly packaged for
disposal. Spill area and tools shall be decontaminated.
Fire
The designated Facility staff person responsible for implementing this plan shall immediately contact the local
fire department. Any spills or releases incidental to the fire or response shall be properly managed.

Explosion
The designated Facility staff person responsible for implementing this plan shall immediately contact the local
fire department. Any spills or releases incidental to the explosion or its response shall be properly managed.

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5. Arrangements with local emergency responders
Arrangements with the following agencies shall be made prior to an event in which they may be called upon for
emergency assistance.

Sheriff/Police
The ______________ County Sheriff or Police Department may:
 Control traffic
 Provide public safety
 Manage evacuations
 Assess the potential hazard a material that may be explosive or shock sensitive
 Provide or arrange for the handling of explosive or shock sensitive materials

Fire
The Fire Department may:
 Act as on-scene commander of emergency
 Assist in decontamination procedures
 Assist in evacuation

Hospital
____________________Hospital may:
 Provide prompt and appropriate medical attention to victims
 Ensure victims are decontaminated

Environmental emergency
Minnesota Duty Officer may:
 Coordinate reports of any releases to the environment
 Coordinate State level response
 Dispatch necessary emergency contractors

Fire Department Hazardous Materials Team may:

 Assess chemical hazards due to accidents or emergencies such as spills, fires, or explosions
 Respond to incidents for contamination and control of hazardous materials

6. Measures to prevent the escape of hazardous chemicals into the environment

Emergency response equipment
Emergency response equipment is listed in section 7 of this plan. Equipment is regularly checked to ensure it is
available and maintained according to manufacture’s specifications.

Hazardous waste storage containers

All waste collected is sorted into hazard classes and stored in the appropriate UN specification packages. Each
package is labeled with a clear description of its contents.

Weekly inspections of stored hazardous waste

A weekly inspection of hazardous waste stored is documented on the facility’s weekly inspection log; see SOP
4.11 Waste Storage. Storage areas and packages shall be inspected weekly for the following:

 Packages closed and properly labeled with visible and complete labels;
 Evidence of leaks or spills;
 Cracks in floor/storage surface;
 Aisle space is adequate; and
 Outside storage areas are shaded & secure.

Hazardous waste staff training

All staff processing hazardous wastes shall be trained anually as applicable to specific job duties. Staff training
is documented and may include:
 OSHA Safety & Health
 Hazardous Waste Categorization
 Weekly inspections
 Fire and spill response
 DOT and HazMat Security

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7. Emergency equipment
Communication Quantity Comments
1. Mobile-phone 1
2. Alarm systems

Fire control Quantity Comments

1. Fire hydrant 1
2. Fire extinguishers 2

Spill Control Quantity Comments

1. Absorbent pads 100
2. Absorbent pillows 10
3. Absorbent socks 10
4. Bulk absorbent 10#
5. Dust pan/broom 1
6. Non-sparking shovel 1
7. Barricade tape 1
8. 85-gallon overpack drum 1

Personal protective equipment Quantity Comments

1. Safety glasses and/or goggles 2
2. Face shield 2
3. Nitrile gloves 2
4. Foot protection and/or boot covers 2
5. Chemical-resistant Tyvek coverall 2
6. Chemica-resistant Tyvek apron 2
7. First Aid Kit 1

Decontamination equipment Quantity Comments

1. Eye wash station 1
2. Running water/wash rooms 1

8. Evacuation plan
When evacuating the Facility, the dedicated staff responsible for implementing this emergency contingency plan
shall direct all persons out of the affected building and immediately contact the appropriate response agency (see
Figure 1 of this plan). If unable to fulfill this responsibility, the dedicated staff responsible for implementing this
emergency contingency plan shall assign this task to competent staff. This person shall remain onsite until the
emergency has been brought under control.

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Figure 1: Site plan and evacuation map
Example Site plan and evacuation map

[Insert this Facility site specific plan here.]

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Supplies, non-
hazardous waste,
1. Cyanides storage 2. Spill kit and bulb storage

Fire extinguisher

First-aid kit Evacuation route

Eye wash station

Exit

Acids storage Basics storage Mercur Sorting and testing counter

y
storage

2. Scale

Asbestos, motor oil, and antifreeze storage

Exit
Flammable gas and liquids storage

Spontaneously
combustible,
DWW, and
flammable
solids storage

Latex material storage

Exit
Exhaust
fan

1. Pesticide and poisons storage Oxidizers and

organic peroxides

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Figure 2: Map to the nearest medical facility
Example route to the nearest medical facility

[Insert this Facility site specific plan here.]

Include access roads and written directions.

Example:

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