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Emergency Response Teams

Ron Scholtz- CHMM, REA

Analog Devices, Inc.

October 7, 2003

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Why Emergency Response Teams?

ERT has been a part of the semiconductor industry for many years

Local ordinances require that facilities which use toxic gases must have an on-site emergency response team

Hazardous waste generator activities trigger OSHA Hazwoper requirements (29 CFR)

Local fire departments want to have on-site expertise due to the complex nature of semiconductor fabrication facilities

On-site capability gives a fast and effective response. Minimizes health and safety issues for employees and surrounding community. Also limits damage to property and interruption of business

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Team Structure

Initial 40 hour training- Chemical spill clean-up, personal protective equipment, fire control, medical and first aid, incident command system

24 hour refresher training annuallyAnnual medical examSome facilities with limited chemical use have Medical

Emergency Response Teams (MERT) onlySome companies maintain full time ERT membersMost ERT are made up of volunteersTeam sizes can vary, but for a Level A or B entry a minimum

of 5 must be presentCompensation varies- pay differentials, lunches, spot

awards, sports wear

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Pre-Planning

Quarterly drillsAnnual plant evacuation drills for employeesAnnual fire department drillsMonthly emergency equipment inspectionsPlant walkthroughs by ERT and fire departmentAlarm and shutdown location bindersBuilding evacuation sweep mapsWritten contingency plan Incident command system

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Emergency Equipment

Spill “Crash” CartDecontamination station-

pools, hoses, brushesStorm drain protection matsSpill absorbentsSpill neutralizersMonitoring equipment-

O2/LEL, toxic gasDetection kits- pH paper,

“spillfyter” stripsToolsWind direction meter

First aid kitsBlood pressure cuffOxygenBiohazard clean-up kitsSelf Contained Breathing

Apparatus (SCBA)Level A SuitsLevel B SuitsGloves and foot protectionHard hatsMaterial Safety Data SheetsContingency Plan

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Typical Response

1. Emergency number is called2. ERT are paged to a predetermined location3. Incident command is established4. Assessment of emergency is made5. If necessary, area or building is evacuated6. Response plan is formulated7. Cold, warm, and hot zones established8. Agency notifications determined9. Decontamination station established10. Entry teams enter hot zone11. Emergency is addressed12. Emergency equipment replenished13. Post emergency critique14. Follow-up reports to agencies

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When to Call for the Fire Department?

Medical emergency requiring ambulanceFire- no matter the sizeGas release that leaves the propertyGas release that injures employeesChemical spill outside secondary containmentChemical spill into a storm drainReportable quantity (RQ) releasesBuilding evacuationsPossible terrorist situationWhen you are not sure, call anyway. Better safe than sorry!

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Fire Department “Comfort Level”

There is an incident commander establishedThe affected areas have been evacuatedThe cause of the emergency is knownThere are adequate ERT availableThe ERT are following proper protocol- PPE, decon stationsThe fire department may elect to step back and let the ERT

handle the situationThe fire department may choose a joint responseThe fire department may pull the ERT completely outNo matter what, the fire department is in charge upon arrival

and their instructions must be followed to the “T”!

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