GATEKEEPER NEWSLETTER April 1, 2006 Volume VI, Edition 04 Arizona Emergency Response Commission 5636 East McDowell Road Phoenix, Arizona 85008-3495 Janet Napolitano, Governor http://www.governor.state.az.us/ Frank F. Navarrete, Director Lou Trammell, Dep. Dir. http://www.dem.state.az.us/ Daniel Roe, Executive Director http://www.dem.state.az.us/azserc/ Special Interest Articles: • One Down One Federal EPCRA Report to Go! One Down...One Federal EPCRA Report To Go! - TRI Report Due July 1, 2006: • Think Electronic Form R's • Seven Steps to Employee Preparedness • Hazardous Waste PreTransport Requirements The Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act • Significant PEL Reduction (EPCRA) of 1986 requires for Hexavalent Chromium companies and federal facilities to report annual releases for over • Treating Children Exposed to 650 EPCRA Section 313 Hazardous Chemicals chemicals and chemical categories. This is done by • U.S. EPA Fines Agricultural submitting complete Toxic Firm Chemical Release Inventory Reporting Form R or, if • EPA Calls on Industry to appropriate, Form A reports. Reduce Chemical Use Facilities estimate and report the amount of chemicals that enter • Shorts an environmental medium or are otherwise managed as waste, • Upcoming Events even if the releases or other waste management quantities • Upcoming Deadlines associated with these chemicals are zero. Individual Highlights: Industry Corner 3 DOT Corner 5 OSHA Corner 6 LEPC Corner 8 EPA Corner 14 Whereas the Tier Two Hazardous Chemical Inventory Form (Tier Two), which is due March 1 of each year and which deals with hazardous chemical at your facility at any one time, the Toxic Release Inventory (TRIForm R/A) deals with "consumption" of the chemical over the course of the calendar year. Workshops for TRI are invaluable because TRI is NOT an easy process. The workshops provide comprehensive information and instruction to businesses and federal facilities that must complete the reporting forms. Facility staff responsible for completing the forms and consulting firms that may be assisting them are encouraged to attend. EPA has stepped up its enforcement actions while minimizing its outreach... so you can do the math and figure the probabilities of the cost of errors that could be avoided by attending workshops that can get you up to speed. Owners and operators of facilities that meet all three of the following criteria are required to report to the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI): 1. Facility is included in one of the Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes listed below: Industrial Activity SIC Code *General manufacturing operations 2000-3999 *Metal mining (except 1011, 1081, 1094) 10 *Coal mining (except 1241)12 *Electricity generating facilities (facilities combusting coal and/or oil for generating electricity for distribution in commerce) 4911, 4931, 4939 *Hazardous waste treatment and disposal facilities (regulated by RCRA subtitle C) 4953 *Chemical wholesale distributors 5171 *Solvent recycling facilities (primarily solvent recovery services on contract or fee basis): 7389 *Federal facilities (by Executive Order 13148) 2. Facility has 10 or more fulltime employees (or the equivalent of 20,000 hours per year). Continued on page 2. GATEKEEPER NEWSLETTER Page 2 of 20 One Down...One Federal EPCRA Report To Go! - TRI Report Due July 1, 2006: (Continued…) 3. Facility manufactured, imported, processed, or otherwise used any EPCRA Section 313 chemical in quantities greater than the established threshold during the calendar year. (see www.epa.gov/tri for the list of chemicals subject to reporting) Chemical thresholds are established based on activity and chemical toxicity and persistence. The thresholds range broadly from 0.1 gram to 25,000 pounds. Facilities are required to report for a specific chemical if: metal compounds. The annual report for the 2005 calendar year is due by July 1, 2006. Subsequent annual reports must be submitted by July 1 thereafter. Facilities that meet the criteria but fail to file annual TRI reports may be subject to civil penalties up to $32,500 per day. - the facility manufactured, imported, processed, or otherwise used any Persistent, Bioaccumulative, and Toxic (PBT) chemical or chemical category above the established reporting threshold during the 2005 calendar year. These thresholds range from 0.1 grant to 100 lbs. PBT chemicals and chemical categories include mercury and mercury compounds, lead and lead compounds, and polycyclic aromatic compounds. The workshops will provide participants with a detailed explanation of the process to comply with TRI reporting requirements through lectures and interactive discussion, practical exercises and examples to illustrate course concepts. Specific topics include: - Reporting requirements - Determining reporting thresholds and applicable exemptions from listed chemicals - Identifying and calculating releases and off-site transfers for listed chemicals -Accurately completing the TRI Form R reports -TRI program updates and information resources - the facility manufactured, imported, or processed more than 25,000 lbs. or otherwise used more than 10,000 lbs. of a specified nonPBT chemical during the 2005 calendar year. The list of over 650 chemicals and chemical categories includes most of the commonly used solvents, acids, metals, and Additional and more comprehensive information regarding the TRI regulations, including the list of toxic chemicals and chemical categories is available at: www.epa.gov/tri. Assistance regarding the requirements, reporting form, instructions and guidance documents is also available by calling the EPCRA hotline at (800) 424-9346 or EPA Region 9 (Pacific Southwest Region) TRI Program at (415) 947-4180. FREE EPA Workshops on Toxic Chemical Reporting Requirements under the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act ("EPCRA") Section 313 2006 TRI Workshops Live (8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.) May 1 - Phoenix, AZ May 2 - San Diego, CA May 3 - Diamond Bar, CA May 5 - Santa Clara, CA Web-based sessions April 18 - Introductory (1:00 p.m. ? 3:00 p.m. Pacific) April 19 - Advanced (1:00 p.m. ? 4:00 p.m. Pacific) Registration Online: http://www.epa.gov/tri ; click on "Spring 2006 TRI Training Workshops for RY2005" By Phone: (617) 349-2360 By Fax: (617) 349-2660 (Send to the attention of TRI Training and include name, mailing address, telephone number, email address, course date and course location). Space is limited - please register in advance. For other EPA TRI workshops offered nationwide, visit: www.epa.gov/tri Think Electronic Form R's: The electronic age is great! We need to start the education processes now...for the states...for the tribes...for the facilities that are subject to submitting Toxic Chemical Release Inventory (TRIForm R) and Form A reports. That way, when EPA does online reporting everyone will be on board and ready. Currently, EPA is conducting Beta testing with those states who are already receiving the TRI information via CDX (Central Data Exchange). This Beta test will test the TRI-ME online website. Hopefully it will be in full effect next year. Exciting times! YES... everyone always worries when they hear no paper etc, but it really is a good thing. It will all be done online; it will save money in paper and mailing costs and staff entry time; facilities will benefit from the built in validation checks, which in turn helps them in compliance issues; and on and on and on. (Thanks to Mariana Ruiz-Temple, Oregon Community Right to Know Unit Hazmat Info & Planning Manager, 503-373-1540 ext 238; Mariana.Ruiz-Temple@state.or.us ) GATEKEEPER NEWSLETTER Page 3 of 20 Seven Steps to Employee Preparedness - by Steven M. Crimando Human behavior during any type of emergency is the critical factor in determining the ultimate success or failure of an emergency response. During an actual emergency in the workplace, employees will either be part of the problem or part of the solution. A New York Academy of Medicine study titled Redefining Readiness suggests that individuals may react very differently than planners anticipate. Incorrect assumptions about emergency behaviors can seriously undermine the success of emergency response efforts. than those who did not have a voice in plan development. Involving employees early can play an important role in the overall preparedness/response cycle. Step 3: Raise Awareness of Plans and Procedures Studies suggest that people are only half as likely to cooperate and follow emergency instructions if they lack confidence in the organization's plans. Employers should use newsletters, their intranet, staff meetings, and other communications tools to share information about emergency plans and procedures. They should implement and test systems for notifying employees about disasters and emergencies so they These findings are critical for can see how the process works. Special anyone involved in risk plans should be made to communicate management, health and safety, or with those employees who are hearingsecurity functions. Employers can impaired or have other disabilities. greatly influence how employees Step 4: Empower Employees with will respond during an emergency Knowledge and Tools By providing the necessary resources, by taking several important steps frontline employees can be transformed before a disaster strikes. into the first line of defense during an Step 1: Make It Personal A cornerstone of organizational emergency. Panic is rooted in preparedness is personal competition. For example, if individuals preparedness. Individuals who have feel that there is a limited opportunity prepared a family communication for escape or to receive a dose of plan, put together a small vaccine that is in short supply, they will emergency kit for their desk or stop thinking about helping others and locker (see Sidebar), and have begin to think only of their own thought through their roles and survival. When people have a greater responsibilities in different crisis or sense of control, they typically do not disaster scenarios are more likely to panic and can function as part of a remain calm, cooperate, and help planned response, rather than operating others than those who are caught purely from self interest. Information about the plan, employees' off guard by the situation. roles, and the resources available can Step 2: Give Employees a Voice In the aforementioned New York help suppress panic and create a sense Academy of Medicine Study, it was of empowerment. Fear and anxiety found that, "Among people who result from the perception of a loss of believe that they can have a lot of control. Knowledge and tools that influence on plans and that contribute to a sense of control can preparing ahead of time can reduce greatly influence disaster and harm a lot, strong personal interest emergency behaviors. in participating in planning is Step 5: Address the Home Front Employees faced with conflicting threefold greater than baseline." obligations between the home and the The study also found that people workplace are less likely to cooperate who participate in planning are during an emergency because of a pull much more likely to cooperate to leave for home to care for others. during an actual emergency and help facilitate an effective response Depending on the nature of the emergency, employees who leave the workplace against the advice or direction of the employer might put themselves and many others at greater risk. Employees who have worked through issues of emergency childcare, family communications, and transportation prior to an emergency are more likely to stay the course during a disaster since they know that their loved ones, as well as their homes, are secure. Employers should actively promote personal and family preparedness as part of the organizational planning effort to help reduce the possibility that employees will feel torn between loyalties during an emergency. Step 6: Tie Disaster Preparedness to Ongoing Safety Initiatives One of the most common reasons employers site for not bringing frontline employees more fully into the planning process is the fear that employees will be overwhelmed. Finding the balance between too much information and not enough information is always a challenge, but as a general rule, employers should have faith in people's ability to sort through and make sense of information that has to do with their own safety. Of course care must be used with the security-sensitive information that is usually part of the emergency preparedness mix when deciding what should be shared. The details of a stand-alone emergency plan can become just one more thing for everyone to learn. By integrating emergency plans with other ongoing safety initiatives, such as accident reduction programs, employers can help reduce the sense that the emergency plan is too difficult to remember or recall in the heat of a real incident. The emergency plan can simply be an extension of existing safety plans and can help support the sense that the employer is making safety in the workplace the primary concern. Continued on page 4. Page 4 of 20 GATEKEEPER NEWSLETTER Seven Steps to Employee Preparedness - by Steven M. Crimando (Continued…..) Step 7: Include Employees in Drills and Exercises Practice doesn't make perfect, only perfect practice makes perfect! If only key players participate in emergency drills and exercises, the bulk of the workforce may be missing out on important opportunities to rehearse their roles. There is a significant psychological benefit to employee participation at all levels of employment. The sense of contributing to the plan and the perception of being on the inside of the emergency planning process can greatly influence employee behavior during a real emergency. Watching the plan unfold during drills and exercises can help build employee confidence and improve the odds that they will cooperate in a real emergency. Exercise leaders must remember to emphasize that the purpose of emergency exercises is to "test plans, not people." By reducing any anxiety employees may have about "messing up" during an exercise, employers can get a better idea of how people will really act in a live event. Summary Employees who know their organization has a plan, who have had a voice in the development of the plan, and have seen the plan in action during drills and exercises will be more confident in their organization's preparedness and more likely to cooperate during a real emergency. Those who have addressed personal needs, who can communicate with their families, and who know that their homes and families are in a reasonable state of readiness, are even more likely to work with emergency response efforts and not against them. Ultimately, those employees who have addressed these concerns and who have been empowered by the organization with the proper knowledge and tools can become part of the mechanism for prevention, response, and recovery from disasters or violent events. About the Author Steven M. Crimando, MA, BCETS, is the Managing Director of Extreme Behavioral Risk Management LLC ( www.xbrm.com ), a consulting firm focused on the psychology of homeland security and disaster recovery. He is a Diplomate of the American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress, a Board Certified Expert in Traumatic Stress and holds Level III Certification in Homeland Security through the American College of Forensic Examiners International. He can be reached at steve@xbrm.com or 800-2806606. (Thanks to www.disasterresource.com and Mark Naugle , ADEMA Risk Management, and Cindy Jensen, ADEM for sharing) Your input Sought for AZCHMM/EPAZ Meeting Topics: The AZ Chapter of Certified Hazardous Materials Managers (AZCHMM) and the Environmental Professionals of Arizona (EPAZ) are currently filling out the calendar for the rest of the year and want to provide programs that will benefit the members. If you know a good speaker or have interest in hearing about a specific topic, they need to hear from you. The organizations would especially like to hear from the manufacturing sector. Connect with: Chuck Paulausky, CHMM; Thunderbird Chapter President www.thunderbirdchmm.org Cell: (480) 694-1975 Fax: (480) 634-1998 cpaulausky@cpsafety.net www.cpsafety.net Warning Signs Required at Hazardous Waste Storage Areas [40 CFR 265.15(c)] 40 CFR 265.14(c) requires that a sign stating “Unauthorized Personnel Keep Out,” as well as other security measure to be taken to keep personnel from entering a hazardous waste storage area without authorization. This requirement does not apply to hazardous waste generators who follow the rules at 40 CFR 262. Neither the 90-day, 180day, nor satellite accumulation point regulations refer hazardous waste generators to this requirement. Depending on what the hazards being stored are, local building and fire codes may require similar signage, and even if not required it is a good idea have these signs in your hazardous waste storage areas. It is just not required by the federal EPA generator’s regulations. It may, however, be required by some state hazardous waste regulations. (Thanks to Environmental Resource Center ) GATEKEEPER NEWSLETTER Page 5 of 20 Hazardous Waste Pre-transport Requirements [40 CFR 262 Subpart C] 40 CFR 262 Subpart C is titled “Pre-Transport Requirements,” and includes requirements for packaging, labeling, marking, placarding, and accumulation time (262.30, 31, .32, .33, and .34, respectively.) Grouping them like this has caused confusion for many people Section 34, accumulation time, contains requirements for on-site accumulation: time limits, storage devices, etc. These rules must be followed during the entire accumulation time. Sections 30 through 33 address the preparation of hazardous waste for shipping to meet DOT requirements. They do not, as many people have asked, apply to the entire time before transporting a hazardous waste off-site. This means that hazardous waste generators do not have to use DOT approved packagings, label them with DOT labels, and placard their wastes until they are prepared for shipment. Some states (Missouri, for example) do require some DOT information to be marked on containers during accumulation, and their regulations specify these requirements as part of the accumulation rules. Also, use of containers that meet DOT standards is one of the federal EPA’s options for compliance with the Subpart CC volatile organic chemical emission control regulations at 40 CFR 265.1087 (c). However, many generators choose to accumulate their waste in DOT-approved packaging so that the waste does not have to be transferred to another container before shipping. (Thanks to the Environmental Resource Center, Connie Broich , CBroich@ercweb.com for sharing) Revised Civil and Criminal Penalties: The US Department of Transportation's Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) issued a final rule setting out revised civil and criminal penalties for hazmat violations. These rules, which went into effect on February 17, 2006, were adopted without notice to and comment by the public. The basis for these changes was last summer's Congressional reauthorization of the Federal hazmat law. You can read HMSA's final rule on hazmat penalties via this link: http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/ 2422/14mar20010800/edocket.acce ss.gpo.gov/2006/pdf/06-1491.pdf Highlights include: * The new maximum civil penalty of $50,000 for a knowing violation of Federal hazmat law, regulations, orders, special permits and approvals. (The previous maximum civil penalty was $32,500.) But the maximum civil penalty for a hazmat offense that results in the death or bodily injury of a person is now $100,000. * Criminal penalties under Federal hazmat law now apply not only to "knowing" violations, but also to "reckless" and "willful" violations. The maximum criminal penalties remain five years in prison and fines of $250,000 for an individual or $500,000 for a corporation. However, for conviction of criminal hazmat offense that results in the death or bodily injury of a person, the maximum prison term is now 10 years. The final rule also revises and explains the guidelines under which PHMSA generally assesses civil penalties for Federal hazmat violations. (Thanks for sharing to Carolyn Ford, Fairfax Joint LEPC Coordinator and Harvey Henry of AID, Inc. - Visit www.aidtrain.com ) SLOW DOWN: It’s No Picnic Out Here: This Public Service Announcement (PSA) video uses police officers, paramedics and a tow truck driver competing in a three-legged race, a firefighter playing croquet, a traffic cop flipping burgers on a barbeque, etc. – juxtaposed with a vehicle collision scene. The purpose of the message is to communicate to motorists the message to slow down when passing emergency services personnel working on the road... because it's no picnic out there. Click on the Watch it link at: http://www.jpmf.ca/psa2.php GATEKEEPER NEWSLETTER Page 6 of 20 Significant PEL Reduction for Hexavalent Chromium: See: DEPARTMENT OF LABOROccupational Safety and Health Administration 29 CFR Parts 1910, 1915, 1917, 1918, and 1926Occupational Exposure to Hexavalent Chromium SUMMARY: The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is amending the existing standard which limits occupational exposure to hexavalent chromium (Cr (VI)). OSHA has determined based upon the best evidence currently available that at the current permissible exposure limit (PEL) for Cr (VI), workers face a significant risk to material impairment of their health. The evidence in the record for this rulemaking indicates that workers exposed to Cr (VI) are at an increased risk of developing lung cancer. The record also indicates that occupational exposure to Cr (VI) may result in asthma, and damage to the nasal epithelia and skin. Tribal Program Link: http://www .epa.gov/re gion09/indi an The final rule establishes an 8-hour time-weighted average (TWA) exposure limit of 5 micrograms of Cr(VI) per cubic meter of air (5 [mu]g/m\3\). This is a considerable reduction from the previous PEL of 1 milligram per 10 cubic meters of air (1 mg/10 m\3\, or 100 [mu]g/ m\3\) reported as CrO3, which is equivalent to a limit of 52 [mu]g/m\3\ as Cr(VI). The final rule also contains ancillary provisions for worker protection such as requirements for exposure determination, preferred exposure control methods, including a compliance alternative for a small sector for which the new PEL is infeasible, respiratory protection, protective clothing and equipment, hygiene areas and practices, medical surveillance, recordkeeping, and start-up dates that include four years for the implementation of engineering controls to meet the PEL. The final standard separately regulates general industry, construction, and shipyards in order to tailor requirements to the unique circumstances found in each of these sectors. The PEL established by this rule reduces the significant risk posed to workers by occupational exposure to Cr(VI) to the maximum extent that is technologically and economically feasible. DATES: This final rule becomes effective on May 30, 2006. Startup dates for specific provisions are set in Sec. 1910.1026 (n) for general industry; Sec. 1915.1026 (l) for shipyards; and Sec. 1926.1126 (l) for construction. However, affected parties do not have to comply with the information collection requirements in the final rule until the Department of Labor publishes in the Federal Register the control numbers assigned by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). (Thanks for sharing: Chuck Paulausky, CHMM Thunderbird Chapter President www.thunderbirdchmm.org ; CP Safety & Environmental, LLC ; Cell: (480) 694-1975 Fax: (480) 634-1998 ; cpaulausky@cpsafety.net ; www.cpsafety.net ) Safety EXPO 2006 Free, Open To The Public Exhibits And Demonstrations Of Safety, Fire, Law Enforcement, Environmental And Health Products And Services. May 11, 2006 From 8:00 A.M. To 4:00P.M. Outside. At Murr Community Center On Fort Huachuca, Arizona. Tables, Chairs And Electricity Available. For Further Information Please Contact George Flora At The Fort Huachuca Safety Office At 520- 533-8373 Or FAX 520-538-6348. No Fees For Exhibitors. Spaces Available Both Inside And Toolbox Talk For CEOs and Senior Management: Safety Stand Down Week spotlights the relationship between senior executives and frontline workers and its effect on safety. It gives busy executives like you a special opportunity to visit worksites to meet with workers for toolbox talks and to demonstrate your commitment to their safety. These informal visits, with their personal interaction, make a deeper impression and better impact than any written policy or management system. This information sheet is designed to maximize the value of your toolbox talks with workers. See PDF at: http://www.safetystanddown.ca/pdf s/toolbox_talk.pdf GATEKEEPER NEWSLETTER Page 7 of 20 Contractor Compliance & Risk Management Most of you have contractors on your site from time to time. It is very important that someone from your company be assigned to monitor the contractor on a daily basis. You can be liable for resulting injuries as you do have control of the workplace. Please see the following: CONTRACTORS & LIABILITY- How to Prevent Contractor Accidents, Part 2 In Part 1 of the story, it was explained how this situation can create unforeseen hazards not just to the outside workers but to your own personnel. You also saw that the host company can be liable for resulting injuries by dint of its control over the workplace. Let's now look at how to manage these risks. There's also a Model Form in the Tools section of SafetyXChange that you can download and adapt to monitor the comings-and-goings of contractor workers. creating a special form called an outside contractor notification form. The best example of such a form that we've seen comes from Bowater Canadian Forest Products Inc., a leading manufacturer of newsprint located in Thunder Bay, Ontario. *The names of any subcontractors to be used; *A brief description of the work to be done; and *The start and finish date of the work. "We've been using some variation of this form for more than 10 years and perfecting it as we go," notes Pat Miller, head of health and safety at Bowater. "So our most recent version is the product of a lot of experience," he adds. Miller recommends designating one person, like your safety manager, to make sure all contractors meet the company's safety requirements before beginning work at the site. Then the supervisor responsible for a particular contractor should fill out the form before work begins verifying that all requirements have been met. That supervisor should send a copy of the completed form to senior managers, purchasing and the departments where work is to be done, advises Miller. Keep the form in a central location where key personnel at your site can get access to it. Bowater started out using a paper form but is currently converting it to an electronic version that can be accessed from a PC. How to Create the Form: The Bowater contractor notification form is simple and straightforward. It's a one-page checklist of key information about each contractor the company is working with. Although you don't need to use the exact same model as the one in Tools, you should make sure that your version lists all the information necessary to track the contractor, like: How To Use Form: Monitoring Contractor Workers: One of the keys to managing contractor risks is to know at any given time which contractors are at your site and what kind of work they're doing. This might sound obvious but it's often overlooked. This is particularly true at companies that have a large workforce and a workplace spread out over a large physical area. SafetyXChange has learned of an innovative and effective measure used by leading companies to monitor the whereabouts of contractors' workers. It involves *The contractor's name; *The name of a designated supervisor or other person from your site who's responsible for the contractor while it's on site (and for filling out the form); *The supervisor from the contractor's staff in charge of the contractor's workers on site (and who serves as your contact person at the site); *Whether the contractor has met the requirements of your safety program; *How many workers are on site; *Whether those workers have been oriented to your safety program; NOTE: Are you having trouble with any of the links? Please let us know at azserc@azdema.gov . Conclusion: To manage contractor risks, companies must take measures ranging from contractor selection to orientation and oversight of contract work. Monitoring the comings-and-goings of contractor personnel is just one part of the process. While it won't solve all of your problems, monitoring contractor whereabouts is integral to the success of a company's risk management efforts. (Thanks to: Gary P Fisher, MS, CSP, PE., Office: 480-985-4100 Cell: 310-614-8097 Page 8 of 20 GATEKEEPER NEWSLETTER For Your Reading Pleasure- Dihydrogen Monoxide (DHMO) Many hazmat instructors use the example of DHMO both in work and community presentations. In both situations, more than half of any group are certain they should be very concerned. In the workplace, it is a great starter for discussions on chemical safety - how chemicals that sound insidious aren't necessarily so AND how even water can be dangerous under unexpected conditions. The moral? If you aren't sure, read the MSDS and ask questions. In presentations to high-schoolers, the website www.dhmo.org demonstrates how to be a good consumer of information. It's an authentic-looking website, with links to EPA, NIH, etc. - but an absolute spoof. (Thanks to Lisa Mackay, HOVENSA; Phone (340) 692 3859; Fax (340) 692 3253) Treating Children Exposed To Hazardous Chemicals: The Department of Health and Human Services Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) released "The Decontamination of Children: Preparedness and Response for Hospital Emergency Departments," a 27-minute video that trains emergency responders and hospital emergency depart-ment staff to decontaminate children after being exposed to hazardous chemicals during a bioterrorist attack or other disaster. This video provides a step-bystep demonstration of the decontamination process in real time and trains clinicians about the nuances of treating infants and children, who require special attention during decontamination procedures. For example, children may be frightened not only by the emergency situation itself, but also may be afraid to Time's AWastin'! Fire Grant application s due! Visit http://www .firegrantsu pport.com/ Boston, the video outlines key differences between decontaminating children and adults; provides an overview for constructing portable and permanent decontamination showers and "This video provides a valuable and designating hot and cold zones; and provides steps to establishing and straightforward overview for first responders and hospital emergency maintaining pediatric decontamination capacity in a hospital personnel on decontaminating emergency department. infants, children, and parents who have been exposed to dangerous A short clip from "The chemical agents," said AHRQ Director Carolyn M. Clancy, M.D. Decontamination of Children" can be found online at: "I hope this will be a valuable tool http://www.ahrq.gov/research/deco for those taking care of children, nVideo/decon512k.ram who will be one of our most vulnerable populations during a A free, single copy of the videobioterrorist attack or other available in DVD or VHS formatemergency." may be ordered by calling (800) Produced for AHRQ's Bioterrorism 358-9295 or by sending an e-mail Preparedness Research Program by to ahrqpubs@ahrq.gov . Michael Shannon, M.D., M.P.H., Chief of the Division of Emergency Medicine at Childrens' Hospital, undergo decontamination without their parents; children also take longer to go through the decontamination process than adults. BEMS Pulse- A Newsletter for Emergency Medical Service Providers: The AZ Department of Health Services (AzDHS) has requested the widest dissemination possible of this information. Feel free to forward or post this information for all employees. AzDHS is pleased to offer the monthly Bureau of Emergency Medical Services Newsletter, "BEMS Pulse" March February 2006 Edition. AzDHS trusts that you will find the newsletter informative and they solicit your feedback. Visit: http://www.azdhs.gov/bems/pulse.h tm to see the "BEMS Pulse." The Bureau continues to stand ready to serve you and the citizens of the State. They appreciate opportunities to work together to provide the best emergency medical services to citizens. (Thanks to Jack Steele, Database Manager; Arizona Department of Health Services; Bureau of Emergency Medical Services; 150 N. 18th Avenue, Suite 540; Phoenix, AZ 85007; Phone: (602) 364-0580; Fax: (602) 364-3566; E-Mail: steelej@azdhs.gov ) GATEKEEPER NEWSLETTER Page 9 of 20 Top Five Questions to NIMS Integration Center: NIMS Integration Center, March 7, 2006 The questions focus on required NIMS training, lost or delayed NIMS/ICS training certifications from the Emergency Management Institute, and NIMCAST temporary passwords. You can check the NIMS FAQ site accessible from www.fema.gov/nims ; it is updated frequently based on submitted questions. 1). Who has to take NIMS and ICS training? All federal, state, local, tribal, private sector and nongovernmental personnel with a direct role in emergency management and response must be NIMS and ICS trained. This includes all emergency services related disciplines such as EMS, hospitals, public health, fire service, law enforcement, public works/utilities, skilled support personnel, and other emergency management response, support and volunteer personnel, as follows: Entry Level *FEMA IS-700: NIMS, An Introduction *ICS-100: Introduction to ICS or equivalent First Line, Single Resource, Field Supervisors *IS-700, ICS-100 and ICS-200: Basic ICS or its equivalent Middle Management: Strike Team Leaders, Division Supervisors, EOC Staff, etc. *IS-700, IS-800 NRP, ICS-100, ICS-200 and in FY07, ICS-300 Command and General Staff; Area, Emergency and EOC Managers *IS-700, IS-800, ICS-100, ICS-200 and in FY07, ICS-300 and ICS-400 2). What about elected officials? The NIMS Integration Center strongly recommends that all elected official who will be interacting with multiple jurisdictions and agencies during an emergency incident at the minimum, complete IS-700:NIMS, An Introduction and ICS-100: Introduction to ICS. These courses provide a basic understanding of the National Incident Management System and the Incident Command System. Everyone directly involved in managing an emergency should understand the command reporting structures, common terminology and roles and responsibilities inherent in a response operation. 3). What training do I need to be an ICS instructor? All lead ICS instructors should have training and experience in adult education and have served as Incident Commander or in a command staff or general staff position. Specific requirements for ICS-100 through ICS-400 are as follows: ICS-100 * ICS-100 Lead and Unit Instructors should have successfully completed ICS-100, ICS-200 and IS-700. ICS-200 * ICS-200 Lead Instructor should have successfully completed ICS300. Unit Instructors should have successfully completed ICS-200. ICS-300 *ICS-300 Lead Instructor should have successfully completed ICS400, have served as served as Incident Commander or in a command staff or general staff position in an incident that went beyond one operational period or required a written Incident Action Plan (IAP). Unit Instructors should have successfully completed ICS-300, have served as served as Incident Commander or in a command staff or general staff position; or, have specialized knowledge and experience appropriate for the audience, such as public health or public works. ICS-400 Instructors * ICS-400 Instructors should have successfully completed ICS-400 and IS-800 National Response Plan. Lead Instructor should have served as served as Incident Commander or in a command staff or general staff position in an incident that required multi-agency coordination and went beyond one operational period or required a written IAP. Unit Instructors must have served as served as Incident Commander or in a command staff or general staff position in an incident that went beyond one operational period or required a written IAP; or, have specialized knowledge and experience for the audience, such as public health or public works. An instructor’s qualifications must be verified by the agency sponsoring the training. 4). I still have not received my IS700 training certificate. Who can I call? Contact the Emergency Management Institute's Independent Study Office at 301-447-1200. 5). I've tried logging on NIMCAST and my password doesn't work. What can I do? If you have received a temporary password you will need to log into your account within 24 hours and change your password. If it has been more than 24 hours since you received your password, you can have a new password e-mailed to you by clicking on the “Generate a new temporary password" option on the NIMCAST login page. Remember, new passwords must be at least eight characters long and must contain at least one of each of the following: lower case character (a-z); upper case character (A-Z); special character (!, @, #, $, %, etc ...); and a digit (0-9). Be sure to input your password exactly, it is case sensitive. NIMS-Integration-Center@dhs.gov 202-646-3850 Page 10 of 20 GATEKEEPER NEWSLETTER NIMS Resources OnLine; Visit www.fema.gov/nims : ICS Instructor Guidelines, Integrating NIMS into State/Local EOPs and SOPs, FY06 Implementation Details *Integrating NIMS into State EOPs and SOPs and Integrating NIMS into Local/Tribal EOPs and SOPs, which outline ways state and local incident managers can modify Emergency Operations Plans (EOP) and Standard Operating Procedures to align with NIMS concepts and terminology. *Training Guidelines for ICS Instructors, January 2006, provides direction on training needed by ICS instructors and for agencies that offer ICS training programs. *FY06 NIMS Training Requirements details required components of NIMS-compliant ICS training. *Summary of FY06 NIMS Training Requirements outlines NIMS, NRP and ICS training that responders at various levels need to complete during FY 2006. *FY 2006 NIMS Compliance Package outlines activities that states and tribal and local jurisdictions must complete by Sept. 30, 2006, the last day of the current federal fiscal year. *National Standard Curriculum: Training Development Guidance, October 2005. The Center's guidelines document for NIMScompliant ICS training has been updated and posted on the site as have several new training-related fact sheets, including NIMS, NRP and ICS Training Fact Sheets, which may be found at www.fema.gov/nims/nims_training .shtm. All personnel with a direct role in emergency preparedness, incident management or response must complete IS-700 NIMS, An Introduction, which is a Web-based awareness level course that explains NIMS components, concepts and principles. All entry, first line supervisor, middle management, and command and general staff level of emergency management operations must complete ICS-100 level training; first line supervisors and above must complete ICS-200 during the year. ensuring the effective implementation of the NIMS. It is recommended that, where appropriate, states encourage and support a regional approach to NIMS implementation among its jurisdictions. The successful implementation of NIMS depends on the participation and integration of all states and local jurisdictions as well as community-based organizations and their private sector partners. Tribal and local authorities, not federal, have the primary Emergency managers and personresponsibility for preventing, nel with incident manage-ment as responding to, and recovering from their primary responsibility also emergencies and disasters. The benefit of NIMS is most must complete IS-800 National evident at the local level, when a Response Plan (NRP): An Introduction, a Web-based community as a whole prepares for awareness level course that and provides an integrated response introduces key elements of the to an incident. Incident response National Response Plan. organizations, such as emergency medical services, public works, Jurisdictions are asked to promote fire, law enforcement, private mutual aid agreements, use plain sector entities and nonEnglish in emergency operations, governmental organizations must and see to it that NIMS components work together to comply with are incorporated into emergency NIMS components, policies, and procedures. plans and procedures. Other required activities involve training, exercises and resource management States and territories will have to certify that they and the local and planning, such as taking an tribal jurisdictions within their inventory of response assets and boundaries have completed the developing plans for ordering, FY06 NIMS requirements in order tracking, receiving and returning to receive FY 2007 federal resources as outlined in the NRP. preparedness funding. NIMS-related activities that Full NIMS implementation is a jurisdictions will need to dynamic process and the NIMS accomplish over the course of FY Integration Center expects that 2006 include officially adopting future changes to NIMS will evolve NIMS for all government as policy and technical issues are departments and agencies, and further developed and clarified at using the NIMS-based Incident the national level. This may result Command System (ICS) in additional requirements as to organizational structures and what will constitute continuous full operational procedures to manage NIMS compliance in FY 2007 and emergency incidents. beyond. States play an important role in GATEKEEPER NEWSLETTER Page 11 of 20 Become WISER! See Wireless Information System for Emergency Responders Visit: http://wiser.nlm.nih.gov/ WISER is a system designed to assist first responders in hazardous material incidents. WISER provides a wide range of information on hazardous substances, including substance identification support, physical characteristics, human health information, and containment and suppression advice. Download WISER is available as a standalone application on Pocket PC PDAs, Palm OS PDAs, and Microsoft Windows PCs. Download for free! WebWISER When an Internet connection is available, use your web browser to access the same functionality of the standalone applications. WebWISER includes support for PDA browsers, including BlackBerry, Pocket PC, Palm, and some phones. Join the E-mail List Want to get notices of WISER updates and news? Join the WISER List Service (listserv), an automated e-mail list that sends important announcements about WISER REMINDER: The NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards is available as a printed book (DHHS NIOSH Publication No. 2005-149), and as a CD-ROM (DHHS NIOSH Publication No.2005-151) as well as online at http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/npg/ . One of the main changes for this edition of the Pocket Guide, which has a silver cover, is that particulate respirator recommendations have been updated. Also, the layout of the paper version has been changed substantially to make the book easier to read and use. In addition, the web version is now searchable. The Pocket Guide contains important safety and health information for 677 chemicals that are encountered in the workplace. It was first published in 1978 and has been revised and updated regularly since then. In addition to the Pocket Guide, the CD-ROM also contains several other databases, such as the 2004 Emergency Response Guidebook, NIOSH and OSHA analytical methods, and the International Chemical Safety Cards. Both the paper version and CD-ROM are available from the NIOSH publications office by calling 1-800-35-NIOSH. International Programme on Chemical Safety (IPCS) Canada If you haven't already taken a look at this site, might be of use to you! It is hosted by the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety. IPCS INCHEM is a tool for those concerned with chemical safety and the sound management of chemicals. Produced through cooperation between the International Programme on Chemical Safety (IPCS) and the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS); IPCS INCHEM directly responds to one of the Intergovernmental Forum on Chemical Safety (IFCS) priority actions to consolidate current, internationally peer-reviewed chemical safety-related publications and database records from international bodies, for public access. IPCS INCHEM offers quick and easy electronic access to thousands of searchable full-text documents on chemical risks and the sound management of chemicals, helping countries fulfill their commitments under UNCED's Agenda 21, Chapter 19. See: http://www.inchem.org/ (Thanks to NASTTPO's Lloyd Bokman- visit www.nasttpo.org ) Page 12 of 20 GATEKEEPER NEWSLETTER Be Prepared: The Avian Virus has spread to 13 countries in 3 weeks. It is in India, Nigeria, France, Azerbaijan, Bulgaria, Greece, Italy, Slovenia, Iran, Austria, Germany, Egypt and Iraq now. Nigerians are going into the pits of dead birds and taking them out for an unscheduled "feast". It is just a matter of time until H5N1 reaches the Americas. What can you do to prepare? One thing is to store up on food and other essentials you might need at home. As you shop, pick up a few extra cans of canned tuna, vegetables, fruit, beans, potatoes. Rotate the new and the old - put the new at the back of the cupboard Shelter-inPlace Information: Visit: http://www.ta llytown.com/r edcross/hma w-2006.html . The link is to FL Red Cross. (Thanks to Chris Floyd for sharing this and the old will come forward to be used first. Why do this? Besides just being a good idea, if the projections prove true, 40% of all of us will be ill. That means the stores may not be open as usual. Stores may not get new shipments due to drives being ill or borders being closed. If you had to, could you and your family live for a month or two off what you have in the house now? What would you need to do that? How about meds? Needles? Batteries for medical aids? How about your loved ones? Are they ready? Would you be able to come into the SEOC and work shift after shift if you had to worry about how your family and loved ones were doing? Probably not, but if you start to prepare now, you have a better chance of having peace of mind when our turn comes to prove our stuff and manage a major public health emergency here in Arizona. (Information provided by: Barbara Taylor, PhD, CEM, Arizona Division of Emergency Management, 5636 E. McDowell Road, Phoenix, AZ 85008-3495; (602) 231-6232 (602) 392-7523 FAX; 1-800411-2336; barbara.taylor@azdema.gov ) NEW CAMEO SUITE - Worth Repeating: You probably already have this, but the following is from the latest CAMEO web site update regarding the changes in the new software versions: * CAMEOfm has been upgraded to version 1.1.3 - Updated to allow import of Tier2*Submit 2005 files (NOTE: Arizona does NOT accept Tier2*Submit submissions as we have moved to a web-based reporting system; Tier2*Submit is NOT web-based...YET!) - Chemical Library was updated with the latest AEGLs values - Minor changes to the Reactivity Report * MARPLOT has been upgraded to version 3.3.2 - Correctly display ALOHA's multiple footprints * ALOHA has been upgraded to version 5.4 - The latest version of ALOHA (v5.4) has added the ability to model the hazards associated with fires and explosions. With this major update, users can now estimate the hazards associated with jet fires(flares), pool fires, vapor cloud explosions (VCE), BLEVEs (Boiling Liquid Expanding Vapor Explosions), and flammable regions (flashfires)as well as toxic threats. The User manual was completely updated to include extensive material associated with fires and explosions. Visit http://www.epa.gov/ceppo/cameo /request.htm for downloading. Wildfire Season: With concerns for an active wildfire season, the ADHS Office of Environmental Health (OEH) launched the wildland fire health effect website at http://www.azdhs.gov/phs/oeh/wild fire.htm . The site has helpful information about the health impacts from breathing smoke from wildfires, and gives helpful information about what people can do to minimize the impact on their health. A feature on the site is a tri-fold brochure www.azdhs.gov/phs/oeh/pdf/duri ngfire.pdf which has a color coded scale that ties visibility to health impacts. The brochure also gives a punch list of things to bring with you if you have to evacuate including food, water, medical supplies, documents and ID, and pet supplies. It also givers helpful hints about how to stay healthy if you have to go to a shelter. OEH will be printing and distributing the brochures this spring to prepare people for the coming wildfire season. For additional information, please contact OEH at 602 364-3118 or email at herrind@azdhs.gov , stepleb@azdhs.gov , linh@azdhs.gov , or botsfoj@azdhs.gov . (Thanks for sharing to Bob Gomez, M.P.H., Planning Section Chief, Emergency Preparedness and Response, Arizona Department of Health Services, (602) 364-3447 Cell: (602) 374-0334, gomezr@azdhs.gov ) GATEKEEPER NEWSLETTER Page 13 of 20 Chemical Agents of Opportunity for Terrorism: The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) and The American College of Medical Toxicology (ACMT) invite you to this course which will be offered at three locations in northern California. Registration is free and must be completed on-line. Chemical Agents of Opportunity for Terrorism: The Medical and Psychological Consequences of TICs (Toxic Industrial Chemicals) and TIMs (Toxic Industrial Materials) Common and unusual industrial chemicals may pose a threat as terrorist weapons. An appreciation of the many toxic chemicals available in our communities is crucial to prepare, identify and defend against chemical threats. This course provides awarenesslevel training for a variety of toxic syndromes likely to be encountered following exposures to "chemical agents of opportunity." The course faculty members are all board certified and fellowship trained physician medical toxicologists who are members of the American College of Medical Toxicology (ACMT) and currently serve as consultants to ATSDR. They have extensive experience directly caring for patients suffering from the ill-effects of chemical agents and poisons. ACMT is the major professional organization of physicians specializing in medical toxicology in the United States. A national network links medical toxicologists across the country with ATSDR regional offices. As part of this growing partnership, ACMT has organized and presented this course for over 30 audiences across the country since 2003. Please see the web-sites for full course description, directions, and hotel information. Thursday, April 6th 2006 in Sacramento and hosted by Cal EPA. Register for Course #450: http://www.arb.ca.gov/Training/reg form-online.htm Thursday, May 4th 2006 in San Francisco and hosted by the San Francisco Police Department (SFPD) and Regional Terrorism Threat Assessment Center (RTTAC). Register: http://www.trainex.org/offeringslist .cfm?courseid=275&all=yes Friday and Saturday, May 5-6th 2006 in Monterey and hosted by the Monterey Terrorism Research and Educational Program (MonTREP) at the Monterey Institute of International Studies. Register: http://www.trainex.org/offeringslist .cfm?courseid=275&all=yes The Monterey Terrorism Research and Education Program (MonTrep) will be conducting a special second day of training. The morning session will include a review of threat assessment of chemical attacks as well as a discussion of attacks on chemical facilities. There will also be a briefing on California's Standard Emergency Management System (SEMS). The afternoon session will consist of a dynamic, scenario-based exercise in responding to an incident involving the use of a chemical agent of opportunity. This will encourage a practical application of concepts learned during the workshop and facilitate networking and interagency communication. For additional information or questions please contact: Libby Vianu Regional Representative ATSDR Region IX 75 Hawthorne Street Suite 100; HHS-100 San Francisco, CA 94105 Office Phone (415) 947-4319 Standing Together: "Standing Together: An Emergency Planning Guide for America's Communities" from the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations. 2005 can be viewed downloaded at: http://www.jcaho.org/about+us/public +policy+initiatives/planning_guide.p df (Thanks to Mark Foersterling for forwarding and Gregory T. Banner, M.S., C.E.M. for sharing) Visit AZ Homeland Security's Website: A "Tribal News" link has been added to the Arizona Office of Homeland Security's Home Page under "Hot Topics" on the right side of the screen. Let Rosalita M. Whitehair, Tribal Liaison know if you would like to add any updates. Also, are you signed up for the 2006 SW Homeland Security Conference? The conference is April 18-19. See www.swhomelandsecurity.co m "Securing the Southwest.... Together" Share this information with others. Visit http://www.homelandsecurity.az. gov/ (Contact info: Rosalita M. Whitehair, 602 - 542 - 7008; cellular 602 - 568 - 2622; rwhitehair@az.gov ) "The Hazmat 101 Web", "The Hazmat 101 List", "hazmat101.co m", and "Hazmat 101 News" are trademarks of Prokopis A. Christou and The Hazmat 101 Web™. Contact pcjr101@yahoo .com Page 14 of 20 GATEKEEPER NEWSLETTER U.S. EPA Fines Agricultural Firm: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has fined an agricultural firm $5,800 for allegedly distributing a mislabeled fungicide, in violation of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act, which regulates the sale, distribution, and use of pesticides within the United States. … to protect human health and the environment A fungicide used to control rot and blight on agricultural products had a label displaying the signal words “Warning” and “Caution” violating federal laws since only one precautionary term is permitted. The signal word is used to inform the user how acutely toxic a pesticide is. For this product the correct word is “Caution.” “Due to the potential for health risks and environmental impacts, pesticide producers need to ensure that their products carry current and accurate labels,” said Enrique Manzanilla, the EPA’s Communities and Ecosystems Division director for the EPA’s Pacific Southwest Region. “Every pesticide product label must show clearly and prominently the hazard and precautionary statements.” Follow-up inspections found misbranded product available in other communities. The company corrected the labeling of the product. For more information on pesticides, please visit the EPA’s website at: http://www.epa.gov/pesticides/inde x.htm (Thanks to EPA's Lisa Fasano 415-947-4307) National Poison Prevention Week: National Poison Prevention Week was March 19-25! EPA reminded the public-at-large of the importance of keeping household pesticides and chemicals out of the reach of children to prevent accidental poisonings. The Consumer Product Safety Commission reports that more than 9 out of 10 suspected poisonings occur at home, and the culprit usually is a common household product. Tips on how to protect children from pesticide and lead poisonings are available in both English and Spanish at EPA's Web site at: http://www.epa.gov/oppfead1/cb/1 0_tips/ EPA has expanded its efforts and is working with the Migrant Clinicians' Network (MCN) on a campaign aimed at educating farm workers about how to protect their families from the potential dangers of pesticides. The campaign, "La Proteccion De Su Familia Esta En Sus Manos" (The Protection of Your Family is in Your Hands), will be done in Spanish, since the vast majority of farm workers are Spanish-speaking, and will consist of television, radio and print interviews. The campaign will educate families about steps they can take to reduce pesticides residue exposures from their clothes, hands and shoes. EPA has additional educational materials available to help prevent accidental poisonings. The materials can be obtained by calling EPA's Environmental Publications line at 1-800-4909198. Additional information on poison prevention is available at: http://www.epa.gov/pesticides/healt h/ppweek-lockit.htm Visit: http://www.poisonprevention.org (Thanks to Enesta Jones, (202) 564-4355 / jones.enesta@epa.gov for sharing) To Act or Not to Act- That's the Question! Draw a square and divide it into four. Label the boxes "Intention to act" and "Intention not to act" across the top and "Resources" and "No resources" along the side. Public education materials are typically geared toward, and are successful with, people in the upper left quadrant. Where we're falling down is in the other three boxes-- people who can't and people who have decided for one reason or another that they won't. People in the upper left evacuate! People in the lower right, don't! Be good to: (1) Empower people in the intention/ no resources quadrant by giving them realistic, achievable goals for preparedness and (2) Find out why those in the "intention not to act" column make that decision (trust, outcome expectancy, etc.) and gear strategies to counter that. (Thanks to Ronda Oberlin, PEM CFM, Lansing Emergency Mgmt Office, 815 Marshall Lansing, MI 48912, 517-483-4110) Take Six Months- Build an Emergency Kit! See http://lloyd.colston.com/calendar.p df ; after six months, restock perishible supplies. (Thanks to Lloyd Colston, Mayes County Emergency Management Pryor, OK USA see http://www.mayescem.us ) GATEKEEPER NEWSLETTER Page 15 of 20 Let's Have a Level Playing Field - TRI Reporting: A number of companies are opposing recent information reduction proposals by the Environmental Protection Agency (as pertains to Toxic Chemical Release Inventory Reporting). They plan on continuing to use, on an annual basis, that report to keep open lines of communication with the citizens in their neighborhoods to foster better relationships and understanding with those neighbors as well as with local/state officials. Companies opposed to information reduction changes use the TRI data/reports to track environmental performance and want other companies to do the same to maintain a level playing field on which to do business. They are sending and encouraging other companies to send a letter to EPA Administrator Stephen Johnson, opposing the changes and urging EPA to withdraw its proposals. Stephen Johnson, EPA Administrator may be reached at 202-564-4700. His email is: johnson.stephen@epa.gov ; his address is: Stephen L. Johnson USEPA Headquarters Ariel Rios Building 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N. W. Mail Code: 1101A Washington, DC 20460 (Thanks to OMB Watch for sharing this information) Interagency Committee on Disability Research (CDR) Emergency Evacuation of People With Physical Disabilities From Buildings: 2004 Conference Proceedings are at: http://www.icdr.us/pubs.html#emer evacproceedings . The ICDR has released this report that highlights research recommendations to improve available data, building and life safety codes, evacuation technologies, and evacuation practices for people with physical disabilities. Disabilities in Emergency Preparedness, the ICDR continues to seek input from stakeholders on perceived research needs in the area of Emergency Preparedness for People with Disabilities. Visit http://www.icdr.us This has been prepared in response to Executive Order 13347 http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/24 22/06jun20041800/edocket.access.gp (Thanks to Elizabeth Davis, EAD & Associates, LLC - Emergency o.gov/2004/pdf/04-17150.pdf July Management & Special Needs 22, 2004: Individuals With Consultants at www.eadassociates.com) EPA Calls On Industry to Reduce Chemical Use recycling – resulting in both environmental and economic benefits." the environment and have commitments to remove an additional 2 million lbs. The national challenge is sponsored by two EPA programs, the National Partnership for Environmental Priorities and the National Environmental Performance Track. Becoming an environmental priorities partner and implementing the challenge commitment can be the first step for companies to become full Performance Track members. Performance Track is a voluntary program that recognizes facilities for their commitment to effective environmental management, sustained record of compliance, commitment to measurable goals, and transparency to the public. Performance Track members set goals in different categories, including material use, energy use, or air emissions. The National Partnership for Environmental Priorities is a voluntary program that encourages government and private industry to "I encourage companies to accept reduce the use of priority chemicals this challenge," said Susan Bodine, in products and waste. Priority assistant administrator of the Office chemicals are chemicals that are of Solid Waste and Emergency persistent in the environment; Response. "Reducing the volume accumulate in living organisms, of priority chemicals in products and toxic if released. Since 2002, and waste can reduce toxic environmental priorities partners chemical releases, reduce handling have removed more than 800,000 and disposal costs, and increase pounds of priority chemicals from For more information on the National Challenge Commitment for Priority Chemicals and the National Partnership for Environmental Priorities, visit: http://www.epa.gov/epaoswer/osw/co nserve/priorities/chemical.htm Contact: Roxanne Smith, (202) 564-4355 / smith.roxanne@epa.gov (media only) Performance Track Hotline, 1-888-339-7875 (all other inquiries) (Washington, D.C. – March 1, 2006) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency unveiled the National Challenge Commitment for Priority Chemicals, a collaborative initiative to shrink industrial use of 31 priority chemicals. The challenge commitment seeks a 10 percent decrease in the use of one or more of the chemicals over three years at government and industrial facilities throughout the country. For more information on Performance Track, visit: http://www.epa.gov/performancetrack Page 16 of 20 GATEKEEPER NEWSLETTER Shorts: Try This! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haz ardous_material "The Application of HAZWOPER to Worksite Response and Cleanup Activities" http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/haza rdouswaste/application_worksite response.html Swift Water Rescue Info: See firefighter info at: http://groups.google.com/group/ alt.emergencyservices.moderated/browse_threa d/thread/157bceebfa2b9af2 (Thanks for sharing to: Lloyd Colston Mayes County EMA Pryor, OK http://www.mayescem.us Arizona Pandemic Flu Plan: Visit http://www.azdhs.gov/pandemicf lu/ Emergency Management Web Sites: Visit http://www.emergencymanagem entstudy.com/content/StateEMLi nks.asp or http://tinyurl.com/ctr3u for links to State Emergency Management agencies. Chemical Facility Security GAO-Chemical Facility Security (Full Document) http://www.gao.gov/cgibin/getrpt?GAO-06-150 GAO-Chemical Facility Security (Highlights) http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d06 150high.pdf "The Next Edition: NFPA 1600 Standard on Emergency Management" Provided by: Emergency Information Infrastructure Partnership -EIIP. link is: http://www.emforum.org/vforum/l c060111.htm . EIIP (Emergency Information Infrastructure Partnership) VIirtual Forum "Special Needs Populations: Katrina and Beyond" http://www.emforum.org/vforum/l c060125.htm Media WMD Guide: This guide is can also be useful to personnel in a variety of fields. Terrorism and Other Public Health Emergencies: A Reference Guide for the Media. US Dept of Health and Human Services. Sept 2005. See http://www.hhs.gov/emergency/me diaguide/PDF/ ; (Thanks to Gregory Banner, HHS/OS gregory.banner@hhs.gov) 2005 Atlantic Hurricane Season: Thanks to Larry Cosgrove at WEATHERAmerica for providing the link: http://www.nasa.gov/mpeg/136417 main_hurricanes2005_wide_320x2 40.mpeg and to Stephen Marks, CEM, Guilford County Office of Emergency Management, Greensboro, North Carolina 27409, Phone (336) 641-5517 Fax (336) 641-5748, steve.marks@guilford-es.com ) ( www.guilford-em.com ) for posting. For You and Your Family: These websites may help you find information for you and/or your family. Included is information for kids with special diet needs, food allergies, exercise information, etc. Check out the kidshealth site, lots of good information. http://www.kidshealth.org/index. html http://www.ific.org/ http://www.nationaldairycouncil. org/NationalDairyCouncil http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnp a/5ADAY/index.htm http://schoolmeals.nal.usda.gov/ http://www.sunmaid.com/ http://www.eatright.org/Public/ (Thanks to Diane Fernandez, Az Division of Emergency Management) Fatal Injuries Among Volunteer Workers: The study of U.S. losses between 1993-2002 can be found at: http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/previ ew/mmwrhtml/mm5430a2.htm (Thanks to the All Hands Network http://www.allhands.net/) Free Safety Checklists, PowerPoints and More!: http://www.websafety.com/Exchange/index.htm GATEKEEPER NEWSLETTER Page 17 of 20 Upcoming Events (See http://www.dem.state.az.us/azserc/upcoming.htm for further details) April 10-13, 2006 Mitigation for Tribal Officials Course The Inter Tribal Council of Arizona, Inc. disseminates information pertaining to training, conferences, and/or workshops that are geared toward the tribal environ-mental and emergency response professional. E344-Mitigation for Tribal Officials will be held, April 10-13, 2006, in Emmitsburg, MD. Attendance is limited to 25 participants. If you have questions, please contact Dawn Warehime at 301-447-1309 or email at dawn.warehime@dhs.gov April 18-19, 2006 Southwest Homeland Security Conference "Securing the Southwest- Together." April 18-19, 2006 Phoenix Civic Plaza 111 N. 3rd Street Phoenix, AZ Visit: http://ww.swhomelandsecurity.com/ May 9-10, 2006 2006 WA State Tribal/LEPC Conference West Coast Wenatchee Wenatchee, WA Conference topics include: LEPC/TERC 101 with Dan Roe, AZ SERC and George Little, Inter Tribal Council of Arizona, Inc. Hydrocarbons with Dr. Fred Cowie Tribal Emergency Response Planning Ammonia Spill Response Meth Lab: A Cook’s Perspective *NEW THIS YEAR – Pre-Conference Training* On Monday, May 8, optional training classes are being offered. Beginning at 1 PM. You MUST preregister for these offerings! You will receive Course Completion Certificates for your attendance. The courses being offered are: Meth Lab and Explosives Awareness HazMat Awareness ICS 200 Overview (Test required) Government to Government Relations REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! Please contact Ron Wilson or Deborah Henderson at WA State EMD 1-800-5626108 to register. State EMD will be covering 2006 WA State Tribal/LEPC Conference May 9-10, 2006 West Coast Wenatchee May 11, 2006 The SAEMS 2006 Annual RCRA Seminar is near! The 2006 Annual RCRA Seminar R esponsibility C are R esponse A ction One-Day Seminar: Two-Track Format May 11, 2006 Tucson Convention Center Topics include: - Morning Track I: Basics - RCRA Basics - Basic DOT & Waste Characterization - Waste Packaging & Handling - Workplace Safety Morning Track II: Management - Auditing Your Own Facility - EM Response Planning - Advanced Waste Transportation - Regulatory Update Afternoon Combined Session - RCRA Beginning to End - Air Emission Requirements - Top Violations - Response to Non-Compliance Complete the attached registration form now!! Registration forms are also available on the SAEMS website: www.saems.org May 15-18, 2006 Visit: www.nasttpo.org The Annual NASTTPO Conference Will be held in Little Rock, Arkansas, will be held from May 15 through May 18, 2006. There will be CAMEO training on the 19th of May. The registration fee for the conference will be $300 for the early registrants (prior to April 15th); after April 15th, the fee is $350. A registration from will be posted on the NASTTPO website. The conference will be held at the Little Rock Double Tree. ƒ For your long-range planning, next year’s NASTTPO Mid-year conference will be in Las Vegas on November 14-15. May 22-24, 2006 Proven Strategies for Effective Risk Communication: Jeffrey P. Koplan, MD, MPH, will share his account of the challenges and triumphs of being Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention during 9/11, anthrax threats, mad cow disease and SARS. If you are responsible for construction of communication messages or actually presenting to the public or media regarding any public health risks or crisis, this program is essential will be taught at the Harvard School of Public Health Boston, Massachusetts. What You Will Learn: - Risk Perception: The biology and psychology which explain how people subconsciously “decide” what to be afraid of and how afraid to be. Why public reaction to risk seems to be "irrational." - The News Media and Risk: Why journalists often play up the frightening and threatening aspects of the news, and how to work with the media more effectively. - Mental Models: A scientific process for developing the most effective messages. - Lessons from Case Studies: Acrylamide, indoor air pollution at an elementary school, the sitting of BSL-4 laboratories in the United States, various examples of crisis communication. For more information or to register, please visit: http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/ccpe/prog rams/RCC.shtml or call (617) 3848692. Please be sure to mention your Reference Code: RCC06-EM1 GATEKEEPER NEWSLETTER Page 18 of 20 Upcoming Events (See http://www.dem.state.az.us/azserc/upcoming.htm for further details) May 25, 2006 Harvard School of Public Health Presents - Advanced Hands-On CAMEO Training Boston, Massachusetts May 22-24, 2006 For complete details or to register: http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/ccpe/prog rams/ADVCAMEO.shtml . A new, expanded, faster CAMEO (Computer-Aided Management of Emergency Operations) system is now available. If you are new to CAMEO, this is your opportunity to gain a comprehensive introduction to this version. If you are already using CAMEO, you will learn how to take maximum advantage of the new features, with minimal disruption to your existing data. The CAMEO suite of programs: CAMEO, ALOHA, and LandView uses Filemaker Pro. The new CAMEO looks quite different from the previous version, although the information will be familiar. It is organized in a similar fashion, with Facility Information, Chemicals in Inventory, Special Locations, and Screening and Scenarios modules for storing your EPCRA data. Advanced Hands-On CAMEO Training will help even long-time users take full advantage of the just added features offered by new versions of the CAMEO software suite. May 25, 2006 For complete details or to register: http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/ccpe/progra ms/oneplan.shtml This intensive one-day workshop (available as a standalone or with Advanced Hands-On CAMEO Training, May 22-24, 2006) will provide the skills needed to develop a "One Plan" integrated contingency plan using Basic On-Line Disaster and Emergency Response (BOLDER) planning software. Expert instruction will guide participants through a step-by-step approach to developing one functional, integrated emergency plan to save your organization time and money. Health, Center for Continuing Professional Education, please contact us at: Web: www.hsph.harvard.edu/ccpe CALL: 617-384-8692 EMAIL: contedu@hsph.harvard.edu (Note: The original BOLDER tool, developed in Arizona is what is being used as a model for this training. ) June 18-21, 2006 The 16th World Conference on Disaster Management (WCDM) Visit: http://www.wcdm.org for more information or call Adrian Gordon at (905) 331-2552 or email: agordon@ccep.ca OCTOBER 17-18, 2006 EPCRA 20th ANNIVERSARY CASA GRANDE- SAVE THE DATE NOVEMEBER 14-16, 2006 NASTTPO-EPA/LAS VEGAS SAVE THE DATE Contact the Harvard School of Public Upcoming Deadlines: CAA Reminders Existing sources subject to organic hazardous air pollutant emission controls under 40 CFR 63, subpart H, for equipment leaks from Groups II and IV chemical process units must submit semiannual report to EPA - April 22 names, select or fill hazardous materials packages, mark, label and placard containers /vehicles, filling out shipping papers, load or unload vehicles, move hazardous materials, or operate transportation vehicles. For more information, visit www.ercweb.com or call 800-537-2372 today. RCRA Reminder Annual RCRA training is required by law (40 CFR 265.16) for workers at hazardous waste facilities. (Visit www.ercweb.com or call 800-537-2372 today.) OSHA Reminders Any employer that posted a summary of occupational injuries and illnesses recorded for the 2004 reporting year may remove the summary from general view - May 1 DOT Reminder The Department of Transportation Docket HM-126F (49 CFR 172.700) makes training mandatory for almost anyone who manages hazardous materials, regardless of the amount. This affects employees who classify materials and determine proper shipping CAA Reminder Annual reports due for manufacturers of vehicles subject to Tier 2 emissions limitations under 40 CFR 63, Subpart S - May 1 Sources subject to national emission standard for hazardous air pollutant from pharmaceuticals production under 40 CFR 63, Subpart GGG, must submit a routine report on routine maintenance procedures for combustion control devices - May 15 OSHA Reminder Employers subject to process safety management standard under 29 CFR 1910.119 must update and revalidate the hazard analysis of their processes - May 26 IATA Reminder Anyone who is involved with packaging, labeling, marking, completing shipping papers, or selecting shipping names for air transportation of dangerous goods must be trained. Initial training is required immediately by IATA and recurrent training required every two years. For more information, visit www.ercweb.com or call 800-537-2372 today. 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Thanks E-Mail azserc@azdema.gov Advisory Committee: Corporation Commission Industrial Commission State Mine Inspector State Fire Marshal Radiation Regulatory Agency Department of Agriculture Arizona Fire Chiefs Association Mesa FD & Chandler FD State Attorney General Smith and Associates – Sybil Smith Apache Nitrogen – Pam Beilke Intel Corporation - James Wick Private Sector Advisory Committee Bill Embree, Yuma - Nominated Gatekeeper Newsletter: Daniel Roe – Editor in Chief Chrissy McCullough - Editor About Our Organization… The AZSERC was established by Arizona Law (Arizona Revised Statutes-Title 26, Chapter 2, Article 3) and is tasked with the implementation of the Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act (EPRCA) in Arizona. This Commission oversees 15 Local Emergency Planning Committees and supports community, industry and government and academia in: planning, release and incident reporting, data management guidance for inventory reporting, public disclosure of information about hazardous chemicals in Arizona as well as development of training and outreach programs. The Commission supports individual agency goals and objectives. This is accomplished through the receipt and coordination of emergency notifications of chemical releases, collection and provision of chemical inventory information to interested parties, training and grants programs. Additionally, the AZSERC provides consultative services, conducts and participates in workshops and coordinates development and review of plans and programs for 15 Local Emergency Planning Committees. 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