Emergency plans/procedures environmental emergencies

In addition to the rules, regulations and procedures provided above for emergency planning and response, each state (in tlie United States) is actually involved in other environmental management activities. Recently, Matystik et al lia C prepared a suiiuiiary outline for interested users on tliese otlier state regulatory initiatives. The outline is a baker s dozen of information wliicli include the following for each state ... 

Accident/incident data summaries Environmental compliance and sensitivity Results of HSE reviews and audits Timeliness of hazard mitigation Integration of HSE protection in job preplanning Compliance with procedures and permit-required systems Availability and use of proper HSE equipment Adequacy of emergency planning and response procedures Commitment of contractor s management to HSE protection Adequacy of HSE training (level of detail and documentation)... 

Preparation of a Site Safely Plan, Field Standard Operating Procedures (F.S.O.P.) 9 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Emergency and Remedial Response, Hazardous Response Support Division, April 1985. 

Contractors should train their personnel in the work practices necessary to perform their jobs in a safe and environmentally sound manner. The training provided to contract personnel should include applicable site-specific safety and environmental procedures and rules pertaining to the facility and the applicable provisions of emergency action plans. This paragraph applies to contractors performing operating duties, maintenance or repair, turnaround, major renovation, or specialty work at the facility. 

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