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<br />Decontamination Procedures: As part of the system to reduce the physical transfer of contaminants by people <br />and/or equipment from the site, procedures will be instituted for decontaminating anything leaving the Exclusion <br />Zone and Contamination Reduction Zone. These procedures include the decontamination of personnel, protective <br />equipment, monitoring equipment, clean-up equipment, etc. <br /> <br />In the event that the public or any emergency responder has been exposed prior to recognition of a hazardous <br />substance, those persons exposed should be isolated to avoid spreading the contamination and so that proper medical <br />treatment and monitoring can be arranged. <br /> <br />Those not exposed must be kept out of the contaminated area. <br /> <br />Incident Termination Procedures <br /> <br />Cleanup Operations: Incident scene activities include removing the hazardous material, all contaminated debris <br />(including dirt, water, containers, vehicles, tools, and equipment) and returning the scene to as near normal as it <br />existed prior to the incident. <br /> <br />Prior to leaving the scene, the On-Scene Commander shall review the particulars of the incident to ensure that <br />preliminary information is accurately recorded and that the area has been restored to a reasonable state, prior to <br />receiving analytical verification of clean up. <br /> <br />Post-Incident Procedures <br /> <br />Incident Analysis <br /> <br />a) The On-Scene Commander's responsibility following each hazardous materials operation includes a <br />review of actions taken. Corrective actions should be taken at the lowest possible level. <br />Recommendations regarding procedures or the elements of the response plan should be forwarded through <br />the chain of command. <br />b) As standard part of this Emergency Response Plan, AMX will review all hazardous materials incidents in <br />order to: identifY and correct any deficiencies is the response plan and identifY trends, patterns, and <br />deficiencies in procedures that need to be addressed in revised operations, safety, or training programs. <br />c) Develop a database to establish profiles for decisions regarding tools and equipment, training, budgeting, <br />operations, hazard prevention legislation etc. <br />d) Document efforts of proactive intervention to reduce losses. <br />e) Findings and recommendations, if any, from any individual review will be forwarded through the chain of <br />command. <br /> <br />Critique Outline: When a formal critique is ordered, the On-Scene Commander for a particular incident shall <br />prepare a narrative report addressed to the Emergency Response Project Manager or the Emergency Response <br />Product Service Line Manager, containing at least the following information. Include copies of the incident log to <br />reduce preparation time. <br /> <br />I. IdentifYing information including the date, customer, and location. <br />2. Description of conditions found and actions taken by the first responding units. <br />3. Description of conditions found and actions taken by the first supervisory personnel to arrive at <br />the scene. <br />4. Describe hazard identification and site control measures taken and results. <br />5. Describe the personal protective equipment and special chemical protective equipment used by <br />each group of responders at the incident. Describe decision made (Le. changes in the levels of <br />protection. ) <br />6. A time line describing the notification, change of command, and arrival of special units, outside <br />agencies, etc. <br />7. Describe the ICS organizational structure developed. (Include positions staffed, command post, <br />sectors/groups, control zones, etc.) <br /> <br />54 <br />