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Document Revision Rev Date PEO/EAP July 2018

SYNTHETIC TURF RESOURCES

PLANT EMERGENCY ORGANIZATION

EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN

For

421 CALLAHAN ROAD, SE

Dalton, Georgia, 30721

Book#

Issued

To:

12 12 Of PLANT MANAGER

421 CALLAHAN ROAD, SE DALTON GA 30721

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1. Purpose and Scope Page 3

2. Facility Information Page 4

3. Command Structure Page 5

3.1 Emergency Coordinator Page 5

3.2 Discovery- Need to Evacuate Page 5

3.3 The Notifier and Notifications Page 6

3.4 Evacuation Emergency Notifications Page 6,7

& Procedures

3.5 Fire Emergency- Sprinkler Risers Page 7

3.6 Electrician Duties Page 7

3.7 Salvage Squad Page 8

3.8 Pipe Fitter & Gas shut off locations Page 8

3.9 Evacuation Primary and Secondary Page 9, 11

Notification Systems

Evacuation Routes

4. Severe Weather Emergency Page 11,12

4.1 Severe Weather Notification Page 13

4.2 Severe Weather Assembly Areas Page 13

4.3 Severe Weather Routes Page 14

5. Active Shooter Page 14, 15

6. Medical Emergencies Page 16

AED’s and First aid cabinets location Page 16

7. Bomb threat Page 16, 17

8. Power Outage Page 17

9. Chemical Spills Page 18

10. External Emergencies Page 19

11. Spill response Quick Guide 0,21

12. Training Page 21

13. Media and Public Announcement Page 22

14. OSHA Reporting Page 22

15. Appendix A – Plan Assignments, Contact list Page 24, 25, 26

External Contact List

Appendix B – Sprinkler Riser Map Page 27

Appendix C - Pipe Fitter Page 28

Appendix D – Evacuation Maps Page 29

Appendix E – Severe Weather Page 29

Appendix F – CPR Training Page 30


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Revision History

Revision Date Section Revised Purpose of Revision Revised by

06/2018

All

Plan template update

Wanda Hudson

07/09/18 Facility

Information

New General Plant Manager Wanda Hudson


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1. Purpose & Scope The purpose of the Plant Emergency Action Plan is to ensure the safety of all employees and reduce property damage in the event of emergencies, such as fire, power failure, chemical spills, severe weather, bomb threat or active shooter. Proper planning and training are necessary to prevent panic and confusion. OSHA's Emergency Action Plan requirements, found at 29 CFR 1910.38, requires STR to have a written Emergency Action Plan (EAP). This plan applies to all operations in our company where employees may encounter an emergency.

The plan includes:

• Emergency escape procedures, escape route assignments, and meeting places.

• Procedures and responsibilities of members of the Plant Emergency Organization team. (Listed in App. A)

• The means of reporting fires or other emergencies to the Public Fire Department and/or other agencies.

• Procedures to account for all employees after emergency evacuation.

• List of employees trained in first aid and CPR.

• Method of notifying employees of emergency situations.


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2. Facility Information

Facility Name: Synthetic Turf Resources

Facility Address: 421Callahan Road, SE

Dalton GA 30721

Facility Phone #: 706-272-4200

Facility EPA ID Number: GAD981262538

Facility Mailing Address:

Synthetic Turf Resources

421 Callahan Road, SE

Dalton, GA 30721

Corporate Contact Number:

Andrea Johnson

Executive Administrative Asst.

706-277-1012 Ext. 5202

Plant General Manager: Eric Sherlin

706-272-4360

Human Resources Director: Tammy Kenemer:

706-272-4275

Safety & Training Manager: Wanda Hudson: 706-463-1679

706-272-4284

Plant Maintenance Engineer: Matt Mills:

706-272-4200 Ext. 4266

Plant Maintenance Manager: Mike Burch:

706-272-4200 Ext.4276

Director of Strategic Sourcing:

706-272-4200 Ext.4225

Person to contact

regarding this plan

Wanda Hudson – Safety Mgr.


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Command Structure

Personnel assigned duties under this plan and their contact information are listed in

3.1 Emergency Coordinator (Located in Appendix A) The Emergency Coordinator (EC) must be familiar with all operations throughout the facility and fire protection equipment.

The Emergency Coordinator must know the tasks and assignments of all members of the Plant Emergency Organization.

In the event of an emergency, the emergency coordinator must exhaust all efforts to resolve the situation.

The EC will relinquish authority only to a lead responding agency or a company official.

The Emergency Coordinator:

• Will assess the situation and determine if emergency procedures are required.

• Instructs the Notifier to alert outside agencies such as fire department, ambulance, and other members of the PEO team. The Coordinator will designate a representative to meet the public agency at the main entrance and direct them to the location of the emergency.

• Directs all efforts, including evacuation of employees, minimizing property loss, shut down of electricity and gas.

• Directs shut down of plant operations when necessary.

• Assists in training members of the PEO team.

3.2 Discovery - Need of Evacuation After the activation of the emergency alarm, the Department Manager or Shift Supervisor will instruct employees to follow their primary or secondary evacuation route.

The Department Manager and the Supervisor will check areas such as restrooms, offices and other enclosed spaces located within their area of responsibility.

It is the responsibility of the Department Manager and Supervisor to account for all employees.


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3.3 The Notifier (Located in Appendix A)

Emergency Notifications

The Notifier must be reliable and constantly available and have immediate access to outside phone lines.

Their duties and responsibilities are:

• Has immediate access to the current contact list so to notify members of the Plant Emergency Organization.

• Notify Fire Department, and other agencies of an emergency, (usually 911). • The Notifier or designated appointee should stand by at the main entrance to

guide responders to the appropriate location

• Evacuation Routes are highlighted on a Site Map. These maps will be posted at strategic areas within the facility and is also presented as Appendix D.

3.4 Emergency Evacuation Notification and Procedures During an emergency, should evacuation of the plant and/or office become necessary, the Notifier or designated appointee will activate the emergency alarm by announcing over the intercom.

After picking up the phone receiver this screen will appear.

To announce over the intercom.

• Press the button under the ExPg and then press the number 1. This will allow you to page out through all the plant.

• You would also need to press InPg and then press the number 1 This will allow you to page in all office areas

The Notifier or designated appointee will use the paging system to announce “May I have your attention; all employees evacuate the building in an orderly manner. Report to your Rally point.”

This should be announced twice


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All Department Managers and/or Supervisors will instruct employees to follow primary or secondary evacuation routes. It is the responsibility of the Department Managers and/or Supervisors to account for all employees in the event of emergency evacuation. To accomplish this, Department Managers and Supervisors have the accessibility of using an application on their phones to access their employee roster. If the phone application isn’t used, then the Supervisor will run an employee on premise head count report from the payroll system at the beginning of each shift. Employees will be counted immediately when reaching the assigned rally point. Fire Department Officials should be notified of missing employees.

3.5 Fire Emergency - Sprinkler Risers

Number of Sprinkler Risers at

this facility

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If 10 valves or less – list below. If more than 10, List separately, or attach a facility map that shows the location

& valve number. The list and / or map is presented as Appendix B.

Valve Location: See Attached Map in Appendix B

1. South West corner wall of Coater 2

2. South East corner wall of Coater 1

3. East wall at back Tufting ramp near dock door 9

4. North back wall at Astro Turf warehouse

5. North West wall inside Extrusion Pack Lab

• All Riser valves are in the OPEN position.

• After the emergency is resolved and only at the direction of the Fire Department, the Sprinkler Valve Operator and the Plant Maintenance Team will restore normal sprinkler protection.

3.6 Electricians Duties

The Electrician must be familiar with electrical and ventilation systems and have a working knowledge of shut down and start up procedures. The Electricians must know the location of main disconnect panels and ventilation controls.

• The Electricians will make sure that all exhaust fans are shut off in the facility.

• After the electrician has completed the electrical and ventilation shutdown, they must proceed to evacuate the building and to meet at the rally point with their group.


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3.7 Salvage Squad

All members of the Maintenance personnel and members of Management will make up the Salvage Squad, under the direction of the Emergency Coordinator. The Salvage Squad will be responsible for salvaging equipment and/or stock. The Salvage Squad will assist as needed with the clean-up work necessary to resume operations.

3.8 Pipe Fitters The Pipe Fitter must understand the hazards associated with flammable liquids and gases at the facility. The PF must know the layout of the distribution system and the location of all primary and the secondary shut off valves.

• The Pipe Fitter shuts off all potential fuel supplies, such as natural gas, L. P. gas, and any system that may interfere with firefighting such as steam. The Pipe Fitter will see that systems remain shut down until directed to reopen by STR Emergency Coordinator

• After the Pipe Fitter has completed the shutdown, they must proceed to evacuate the building and to meet at the rally point with their group.

• After the emergency has passed the Pipe Fitter works with the Sprinkler Valve Operator and with the fire protection company to replace sprinkler heads to ensure continued fire protection.

Utility Main shut off location Procedure

Natural Gas South West front side of building near outside shelter

Take wrench and turn valve to off position

Natural Gas North East side of building near fence


Propane Outside dock door # 7 Turn valve on LP tank to off position

Additional pictures or enhanced procedures are presented as Appendix C


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3.9 Evacuation Primary and Secondary Notification Systems Primary Notification Check Primary Portable Alarm Emergency Horn for

upstairs alarm Paging Intercom system Other (specify) Word of mouth Secondary Notification

Check all that apply Portable Radios and Cell Phones

Alarm Emergency Horn for upstairs alarm

Paging Intercom system Portable Alarm Emergency Horn for

upstairs alarm Megaphone Word of mouth

Other (specify) Portable Radios and cell Phones


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Emergency Evacuation Route (s) Department Primary Location Secondary Location

Coating department

Exit door near dock door # 6

Exit door @ end of Coater # 1 @ the accumulator

Compounding and Masterbatch

Exit door @ end of Coater # 1 @ the accumulator

Exit to the back door @ dock door # 7 back side of Tufting department

Extrusion & Twisting departments

Exit out department employee door at front of department near time clock & lab

Exit to the back of department at door @ dock door @ # 20

Tufting department

Exit out the front of department @ the employee entrance door

Exit to the back door @ dock door # 7 back side of Tufting department

HR, Accounting & IT

Exit out the front of the offices @ the entrance door

Exit out back door of offices into the Tufting department. Walk straight back to rear of department to the door @ dock door # 7.

Planning Building

Exit out the front of the offices @ the entrance door

Exit out back door of offices into the warehouse. Walk straight back through the warehouse to the door near dock door # 12

AstroTurf,

Exit out the front of the offices @ the entrance doors

Exit out back of offices into the AstroTurf warehouse. Walk straight back through warehouse to the door near dock door # 25

Maintenance Exit out the closest exit door Exit out the closest exit door

Shipping LTO’s Exit out the closest exit door Exit out the closest exit door

Guest or Vendors Exit out the closest exit door Exit out the closest exit door

A head count will be conducted immediately as employees are arriving at their

assigned assembly area.

PLANT ASSEMBLY AREA:

Location on the west side parking lot on the hill next to the smoking shelter near the Extrusion

department entrance.


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Evacuation Route(s)

Evacuation routes are highlighted on the map. Maps are posted throughout the facility. During the evacuation, team members will be directed to their assigned primary or secondary route by Evacuators and Supervisors.

Some reminders during an evacuation:

• In case of fire, stay low below the smoke.

• Stay upwind or cross wind from smoke, fumes, or vapors.

• Stay calm.

• Walk briskly, avoid running (unless it is absolutely necessary).

• If there is a visitor’s log, assign personnel to bring it with them.

• If there are contractors or other facility tenants, they must also be made aware of the procedures and that an evacuation is in progress.

4.0 Severe Weather Emergency

Tornado Watch and Tornado Warning

Tornado Watch: Be Prepared A tornado watch is issued when tornadoes are possible in and near the watch area. Be ready to act quickly if a warning is issued. It does not mean that they will occur. It only means they are possible.

Tornado Warning: TAKE ACTION When a Tornado Warning is issued, seek safe shelter immediately. A Tornado Warning is issued when a tornado is imminent. A tornado has been sighted or indicated by the weather radar. During a severe weather emergency of the plant and/or offices, the Notifier or designated appointee will activate the emergency.

• This facility is equipped with weather radios.

• In the event of severe weather; the supervisor will notify the Emergency Coordinator(s).

• The Emergency Coordinator(s) will alert the employees to take shelter in their designated place of safety. The assembly areas are listed and are highlighted on the map in Appendix D

• Severe Radio Location(s) o HR & Accounting offices o Planning office o Shipping – Fleet Managers office o Coating – Line 1 & 2 console stations o Tufting – Lab office o Extrusion – Lab office o Safety Office o Procurement office


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Announcement:

During severe weather, should taking shelter inside the plant become necessary, the Notifier or designated appointee will activate the emergency alarm by announcing over the intercom.



• Press the button under the ExPg and then press the number 1. This will allow you to page out through all the plant

• You would also need to press InPg and then press the number 1 This will allow you to page through all office areas

. The Notifier or designated appointee will use the paging system to announce “May I have your attention; All employees take shelter in your severe weather shelter. We are currently under a tornado warning. Everyone MUST stay in your designated area until the warning has been lifted and it’s announced over the paging system that it is safe to return to work.

This should be announced twice It is the responsibility of the Department Managers and/or Supervisors to account for all employees in the event of severe weather emergency. To accomplish this, Department Managers and Supervisors have the accessibility of using an application on their phones to access the on-premise employee roster. If the phone application isn’t used, then the Supervisor will run an employee head count report from the payroll system at the beginning of each shift. Employees will be counted immediately when reaching the assigned shelter. Notification of missing employees should be made as soon as possible to other department managers or supervisors to see if the employee has taken shelter in another location.


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4.1 Severe Weather Primary and Secondary Notification Systems Primary Notification

Portable Alarm Emergency Horn for upstairs alarm

Paging Intercom system Other (specify) Word of mouth

Secondary Notification Check all that apply Alarm Emergency Horn for

upstairs alarm Paging Intercom system Portable Alarm Portable Radios and cell

phones

Megaphone Word of mouth

Other (specify) Portable Radios and cell phones

4.2 Severe Weather Assembly Area(s) The assembly areas for this facility are: Severe Weather Assembly Areas

Department Primary Location

Coating Department Breakroom @ Coater # 1

Compounding & Masterbatch Breakroom @ Coater # 1

Extrusion & Twisting Department Restrooms and Breeze way near the Planning Office back entrance

Tufting Department

Breakroom @ Coater # 1 and Breeze Way @ employee time clock

HR, IT & Accounting Offices Down stairs in either hallway

Planning Offices

Downstairs @ Kitchen, Restroom hallway area

AstroTurf Lab & Offices

Office hallway or restrooms next to breakroom

Maintenance Closest shelter where you are working

Shipping LTO’s Closest Shelter where you are working

A head count will be conducted immediately as employees are arriving at their

assigned assembly area.


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4.3 Severe Weather Route(s)

Severe Weather shelters routes are highlighted on the map. Maps are posted throughout the facility along with designated shelters labeled outside at the location. During severe weather, the team members will be directed to their assigned shelter by Department Manager and Supervisors.

Some reminders during Severe Weather:

• Stay calm

• Walk briskly, avoid running (unless it is absolutely necessary).

• If there is a visitor’s log, assign personnel to bring it with them.

• If there are contractors or other facility tenants, they must also be made aware of the procedures and an evacuation in progress.

5 Active Shooter Emergency Response

Active shooter, is defined as an employee or an unknown individual who would come to the premises and utilize a firearms or explosive devices in an attempt to kill or harm employees and other persons who may be at the workplace. In anticipation of such an event, STR has developed an active shooter emergency response plan.

For the first employee to identify an active shooter, these are the steps of how to react until law enforcement arrives.

As soon as the active shooter has been discovered it should be announced over the paging system.

“ACTIVE SHOOTER, all employees evacuate or hide in place.

This should be announced twice After picking up the phone receiver this screen will appear.



• You would ALSO need to press InPg and then press the number 1 This will allow you to page through all office areas


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Then the notifier should contact 911 to alert the law enforcement of the situation. if you cannot speak, leave the line open and allow the 911 dispatcher to listen. If possible, details should be given

• Facility address

• Description of suspect (s) and possible location inside of facility

• Number of shooters

• Number and type of weapons

• Direction the shooter was headed

• Location and condition of any victims

Evacuate, Only if it is safe to do so. Remember try to remain calm

▪ Know all evacuation routes for your area ▪ Evacuate regardless of whether others agree to follow ▪ Leave your belongings behind ▪ Help others escape, if possible ▪ Do not attempt to move wounded people ▪ Prevent individuals from entering an area where the active shooter may be ▪ Once outside the building, hide behind retaining walls, parked vehicles, etc. ▪ Do not leave in your vehicle. If no one knows you have left the premises the

police may try to go back inside the plant to find you. ▪ Call 911 when you are safe, if you cannot speak, leave the line open and allow

the 911 dispatcher to listen. ▪ Always keep your hands visible, once outside because the Police officers will be

on high alert and this will let them know you are not the shooter. ▪ Follow the instructions of any police officers

Hide out If evacuation is not possible, find a place to hide where the active shooter is less likely to find you, with these recommendations

▪ Be inconspicuous, try to stay calm ▪ Be out of the active shooters view ▪ Provide physical protection if shots are fired in your direction, stay as low to the

floor as possible, remaining quiet and motionless ▪ Don’t trap yourself or restrict your options for movement ▪ Lock the door, try to prevent the shooter from entering the area ▪ Turn the lights off ▪ Blockade the door with heavy furniture ▪ Silence cell phones and/or pagers ▪ Remain quiet and motionless

Self defense STR would only suggest self-defense as the last resource and only if it is not possible to evacuate or hide, only if or when your life is in imminent danger should you make a personal choice to attempt to negotiate with or overpower the shooter.

▪ Acting as aggressively as possible against him/her ▪ Throwing items and improvising weapons ▪ Yelling ▪ You must commit yourself to defensive physical actions if self-defense is the

only choice you have.


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6. Medical Emergencies The employee who is the first to discover anyone with a medical emergency must notify the nearest coworker to contact the supervisor to assess the situation so he or she can decide if they need to call 911.

Personnel trained to administer First Aid and CPR are identified in Appendix F

AED’s are located in the facility


Tufting department On wall between HR and Safety Office

Extrusion department On front wall outside extrusion lab

FIRST AID CABINETS:


Coating, Compounding, Masterbatch On wall outside restrooms @ Coater # 2

Extrusion department On wall near lab & Shop

Tufting department Inside the Lab

Maintenance On wall outside restrooms @ Coater # 2

Shipping Office Outside back Shipping office

7. Bomb Threat The purpose of this section is to outline procedures to be followed in the event of a bomb threat.

Prevention: All employees should notify their Department Manager or Supervisor immediately making them aware of any unauthorized people on STR Property. The Department Manager or Supervisor will investigate to see who the person is. Bomb Threat call: The person who receives the call should:

• Keep the caller on the line as long as possible and make detailed notes of the conversation.

• Pay attention to background noise.

• Ask for the location of the bomb and the time it is set to go off.

• Remind the caller that innocent people could be killed.

• Try to get the caller to talk to the Plant General Manager or other company official.

• Notify the Plant General Manager and police immediately.

Evacuation

• Emergency Evacuation procedures shall be followed.

• The Emergency Coordinator or Safety Manager is responsible for initiating evacuation.


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During a bomb threat, the Notifier or designated appointee will activate the emergency alarm by announcing over the intercom

This should be announced twice




• You would ALSO need to press InPg and then press the number 1 This will allow you to page through all office areas

. As soon as a bomb threat call has been received it should be announced over the paging system.

“May I have your attention; all employees please take your closest emergency evacuation route to exit the building. Evacuate the building in an orderly manner. Report to your rally point”

Search

• STR personnel will not search the building after a bomb threat without the cooperation of the local police department.

8. Power Outage In the event of a power outage:

• Stay put: Do not wander around. Emergency lighting may not provide enough light to assure safe movement.

• Supervisor: Will gather everyone in a safe area, Do a head count and direct the employees on staying in the area until further instructions are given.

• Lift Truck operators: Stop your truck immediately and do not drive until lights in the PLANT are restored. If equipped with lights, turn the lights on to mark your location and provide lighting in the event that evacuation is initiated.


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9. Chemical Spill

• Response Procedure

Because of the degree of containment and the generally conventional nature of material handled at this facility, it is not anticipated that a spill response of any great magnitude or complexity will be required.

However, as protection against such an occurrence, various environmental services are available and are listed in Appendix A External Contacts list

A Spill Response Quick Guide is in Section 11.

In the event of a spill, the following procedure is to be followed by all plant personnel: ➢ The person detecting the spill should immediately stop the source of the spill and

prevent flow to the surrounding soil, if this can be done safely. Stopping the spill may involve turning off pumps, closing valves, righting a barrel or other appropriate action.

➢ The Department Manager and the Safety Manager will be summoned to the scene and informed of the source and nature of the spill and of mitigation activities which have been carried out up to that time.

➢ The Department Manager and the Safety Manager will then assume responsibility for directing evacuation and/ or cleanup activities. He / she will summon to the scene the manpower and equipment which is needed to respond to the incident and will direct their activities for the duration of the response.

➢ The Department Manager and the Safety Manager will contact, or have a designated person contact, any support groups whose assistance is needed in the response effort, such as the police or fire department. Notification of regulatory agencies, should it be required, will be handled by the Plant’s General Manager or a member of the Company Management Group.

➢ Once the spill has been isolated from possible sources of outside discharge and the source of the spill has been eliminated, efforts will be directed toward containment of the spilled material within the smallest area possible. This should help minimize the amount of area which must be cleaned up and decontaminated, making the response effort as efficient as possible.

➢ After the bulk of the spilled material has been removed, final cleanup of the area will be conducted. This will include decontamination of the area and equipment used for the cleanup in a manner which will return the affected area to its previous level of usefulness and safety.

Whenever possible, cleanup will be conducted in a manner which will permit reuse of the material, either in processing operations directly or for some related purpose.

Where this is not possible, disposal of material resulting from the cleanup will be in accordance with all applicable regulations. Always follow the safety data sheets (SDS) for instructions.


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10. External Emergencies There may be external emergencies from nearby companies, such as events like fires, explosions, chemical leaks, train derailment or other incidents that could have the potential to impact our people. The Emergency Coordinator, Safety Manager and Facility Management will assess each situation as it happens. Imminent danger may result in the need to evacuate the facility or shelter in place until directed otherwise by responding agencies. Things to consider during the assessment:

• Proximity of incident to the facility.

• Is there smoke or fumes from fire that is entering the facility? If so, it is not likely that it will be safe to “shelter in place”.

• If smoke or fumes are visible, are all the dock doors and entrance doors closed?

• Does evacuation routes or assembly areas place personnel unnecessarily close to the off-site incident?

• Wind speed and direction: Once personnel are assembled, monitor the wind speed and direction for changes, have alternate assembly and evacuation routes planned.

• Are parts of the facility or employee vehicles contaminated from the incident? Employee Exposures

• Has there been employee exposures from the incident? o Are those exposures life threatening or otherwise dangerous to health? o Call 911 immediately o Do not wait to decontaminate employee if there has been a chemical

exposure. o If employees are transported off-site to area hospitals or clinics, it may be

necessary to safeguard their personal belongings. Depending on the nature of the incident, it may also be necessary to request that they leave their car keys with facility management prior to being decontaminated and / or transported.

Once the initial assessment has been made, the appropriate sections of this plan will be implemented. As soon as safe and practical, the Emergency Coordinator, Safety Manager or Plant General Manager will locate the lead responding agency, (usually the Fire Department). They will request information and direction from the responding agency and if chemical exposures are involved will request that the SDS and other pertinent information be made available as soon as possible.

11. Spill Response Quick Guide – next sheet


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Spills - Quick Response Guide Refer to the Product SDS for specific hazards and instructions

Type Spills Fire Personal Protection Hazards

Aqueous Materials

If possible, use absorbent, rags or towels to contain the spill, but proceed with extreme caution. Your contaminated clothing and absorbent material should be properly disposed. Wash spill area with soap and water

Generally, not Flammable

Avoid contact with the waste and stand upwind. Wear rubber gloves, safety goggles, a half-face respirator with organic vapor cartridges and other equipment to prevent contact with the body. For skin contact; remove all contaminated clothing and flood skin with water. Wash all affected skin areas thoroughly with soap and water. For eyes; hold eyes open and flush with water. If symptoms persist or develop, seek medical attention

Vapor may be

irritating.

Flammables

If possible, use absorbent, rags or towels to contain the spill, but proceed with extreme caution. FIRST REMOVE ALL SOURCES OF IGNITION. You should then use absorbent, rags or towels to absorb the liquid. Your contaminated clothing and absorbent material should be sealed in a vapor-tight container for eventual disposal as a hazardous waste.

Extinguish fires with dry chemical, carbon dioxide or Halon fire extinguisher. The fire may appear extinguished but flash-back can occur along vapor trail and reignite it. Water may be ineffective on this type of fire. Water spray may be useful in knocking down vapors.

Avoid contact with the material and stand upwind. Wear rubber gloves, safety goggles, a half-face respirator with organic vapor cartridges, and other equipment to prevent contact with the body. For skin contact; remove all contaminated clothing and flood skin with water. Wash all affected skin areas thoroughly with soap and water. For eyes; hold eyes open and flush with water. If symptoms persist or develop, seek medical attention.

Vapors can cause

dizziness and narcosis

(unconsciousness

Acid

If possible, use absorbent to contain the spill, but proceed with extreme caution. Do not use towels or rags as spontaneous ignition could occur. Your contaminated clothing should be disposed of as a hazardous waste. Neutralize residual acid with sodium carbonate (soda ash) and enough water to make a slurry. Check slurry frequently with Ph paper to determine neutralization. Acid is considered neutralized if Ph is between 4 and 11. Prior to neutralization, remove any combustible materials from area as the neutralization process can generate enough heat to ignite some materials. Use absorbent to pick up neutralized acid for disposal. Diluted solution of sodium hydroxide will accomplish the same neutralization process.

Compounds are not flammable by themselves but can intensify adjacent fires or cause spontaneous ignition upon contact with organic materials. The proper type of fire extinguisher depends on the type of adjacent burning material.

Avoid contact with the waste and stand upwind. Wear rubber gloves, safety goggles, a half-face or full-face respirator with organic vapor cartridges, and other equipment to prevent contact with the body. For skin contact; remove all contaminated clothing and flood skin with water. For eyes; hold eyes open and flush with water. If symptoms persist or develop, seek medical attention

Vapor may be irritating. Can cause severe burns to skin,

eyes and mucous membranes

Caustic

If possible, use absorbent, rags or towels to contain the spill, but proceed with extreme caution. Your contaminated clothing and absorbent material should be properly disposed. Wash spill with mildly acidic solution of water and vinegar. Do not allow rinse to enter storm drain system.

Nonflammable.

Avoid contact with the waste and stand upwind. Wear rubber gloves, safety goggles, a half-face respirator with organic vapor cartridges, and other equipment to prevent contact with the body. For skin contact; remove all contaminated clothing and flood skin with water. For eyes; hold eyes open and flush with water. If symptoms persist or develop, seek medical attention.

Causes severe burns to eyes,

skin and mucous membranes.

Oxidizers

If possible, close all valves to contain the leak and remove all adjacent materials that may promote combustion - proceed with extreme caution. Do not use a damaged pressure vessel to store oxidizers and remove any objects that may rupture an existing container.

Compounds are flammable by themselves and can intensify adjacent fires. The proper type of fire extinguisher depends on the type of adjacent material burning.

Avoid contact with the oxidizer and stand upwind. Wear fire protection gear to minimize any risk of burns. For skin contact; remove all contaminated clothing and flood skin with water. Wash all affected skin areas thoroughly with soap and water. For eyes; hold eyes open and flush with water. If symptoms persist or develop, seek medical attention.

Vapor may be irritating. Can cause severe burns to skin,

eyes and mucous membranes. Wash skin

thoroughly if contaminated


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12. Training The Safety and Training Manager, Supervisors/ Leads and members of Management review the Emergency Action Plan at the following times with each employee covered by the plan:

• Initially when the plan is developed

• Whenever a new employee is hired

• Whenever the employee is assigned initially to a job

• Whenever an employee's responsibilities or designated actions under the plan change

• Whenever new equipment, materials, or processes are introduced into the workplace

• Whenever the layout or design or the facility changes, and

• Whenever the plan is changed We present the material for training in the following manner:

• We communicate the contents of this plan through a briefing delivered by supervisors and safety personnel

• Drills are conducted no less than annually

Oil

If possible, use absorbent, or oil pads or booms contain the spill. Your contaminated clothing and absorbent material should be properly washed before reuse or disposed of. Wash spill area with soap and water

Combustible will burn if ignited

Avoid contact with the material. Wear rubber gloves, safety goggles, and other equipment to prevent contact with the body. For skin contact; remove all contaminated clothing and flood skin with water. Wash all affected skin areas thoroughly with soap and water. For eyes; hold eyes open and flush with water. If symptoms persist or develop, seek medical attention

Repeated contact may cause dermatitis

Solid Material

Sweep up and avoid creating dust. Do not use compressed air instead of a broom

Material may burn if ignited .

Avoid contact with material. Wear appropriate gloves and safety goggles, or other PPE as deemed necessary. Wash any affected skin areas with soap & water. For eyes, hold eyes open and flush with water.

Dusts may be irritating.


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13. Media and Public Announcements STR Corporate Management will designate a representative who will respond to any media request for information in the event any reportable emergency should happen. The STR Corporate representative will carefully consider the nature of any requests to avoid disclosing information about any situation that is confidential or could be interfering with any ongoing police or company investigations. Employees are discouraged not to make any contact with the media or public with any comments until a full investigation of the situation has been completed by the members of management and / or local law enforcement.

14. OSHA In the event that there is a fatality, amputation, loss of an eye or one or more employees are hospitalized for treatment during an emergency situation, OSHA will be notified. The Human Resource Director and Safety Manager will contact OSHA within eight (8) hours of any death and within twenty- four hours (24) of any hospitalization, amputation or loss of an eye.


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Appendix A

Plan assignments, STR Personnel contact list and External contact list


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Plant Function and Contact List

Management Contacts Who Direct Number Cell Phone / 24

Hour

PLANT GENERAL MANAGER Eric Sherlin 706-272- 4360 706-463-0628

HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR Tammy Kenemer 706-272-4275 706-463-0791

COATING DEPT. MGR. Chad Lands 762-448-9403 762-448-9403

COMPOUNDING/MASTERBATCH MGR. Terry Mobley

706-272-4200 X 4290

EXTRUSION MGR Allen Blackwell 706-270-4616 706-270-4616

TUFTING MGR

SHIPPING MGR Billy Wellborn 706-264-9311 706-264-9311

MAINTENANCE ENGINEER Matt Mills 706-581-5351 706-581-5351

MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR Mike Burch 706-280-3882

SAFETY & TRAINING MANAGER Wanda Hudson 706-463-1679 706-463-1679

FLEET MGR Billy Wellborn 706-264-9311 706-264-9311

Director of Strategic Sourcing Steve Edgeman 706-217-8762 706-217-8762

Internal - Duties Listed in the Plan Who Direct Number Cell Phone / 24

Hour

Emergency Coordinator 1st shift Primary Matt Mills 706-581-5351 706-581-5351

Emergency Coordinator 1st shift Alternate Mike Burch 706-280-3882 706-280-3882

Emergency Coordinator 1st shift Alternate Wanda Hudson 706-463-1679 706-463-1679

Notifier 1st Shift Primary Wanda Hudson 706-463-1679 706-463-1679

Notifier 1st Shift Alternate Brandi Turner 706-272- 4282

Notifier 1st Shift Alternate Tammy Kenemer 706-272-4275

Notifier 2nd Shift Primary Extrusion Supervisor Paging System

Notifier 2nd Shift Alternate Tufting Supervisor Paging System

Sprinkler Valve Operator 1st shift Primary Maintenance Personal Paging System

Sprinkler Valve Operator 1st shift Alternate Maintenance Personal Paging System

Sprinkler Valve Operator 2nd shift Primary Maintenance Personal Paging System

Sprinkler Valve Operator 2nd shift Alternate Extrusion Fixer Paging System

Pipe Fitter 1st Shift Primary Maintenance Personal Paging System

Pipe Fitter 1st Shift Alternate Maintenance Personal Paging System

Pipe Fitter 2nd Shift Primary Maintenance Personal Paging System


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Pipe Fitter 2nd Shift Alternate Extrusion Fixer Paging System

Plant Function and Contact List continues:

Electrician 1st Shift Primary Nathan Wyatt Paging System

Electrician 1st Shift Alternate

External Contacts Name Primary Number Alternate Number

Fire Department Dalton Fire Dept 911

Ambulance Hamilton Medical EMS 911

Police Dalton Police Dept. 911

Sheriff Whitfield County 911

Medical Clinic Premise Health Care 706-876-1870

Environmental Spill Response Company

Depends on chemical SDS

Federal EPA - Region 4 (GA & AL) EPA 404.562.8700 N/A

Local Utilities : Gas Dalton Utilities 706.278.1313

Local Utilities : Water Dalton Utilities 706.278.1313

Local Utilities : Electrical Dalton Utilities 706.278.1313


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Appendix A

Plan Distribution List

Plant Emergency Organization / Emergency Action Plan Distribution

BOOK

# ISSUED TO Revision # SIGNATURE DATE

1 Safety & Training 1

2 HR Office 1

3 Coating Dept. 1

4 Extrusion Dept. 1

5 Tufting Dept. 1

6 Maintenance Dept. 1

7 Shipping Dept.

1

8 Master Batch 1

9 Accounting 1

10 Planning Office 1

11 Fleet / Transportation 1

12 Plant Manager 1

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14

15

16

17

18

19

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Appendix B Sprinkler Valve Operator

Sprinkler Valve Location Map Sprinkler Valve Location List

Valve Location: See Attached Map

1. South West corner wall at Coater 2

2. South East corner wall at Coater 1

3. East wall at back Turfing ramp near dock door 9

4. North back wall at Astro Turf warehouse

5. North West wall inside Extrusion pack lab


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Appendix C Pipe Fitter – Gas shut off

Additional Procedures Photos of shut off valve(s)

Utility Main shut off location Procedure

Natural Gas South West front side of building near outside shelter


Natural Gas North East side of building near fence


Propane Outside dock door # 7 Turn valve on LP tank to off position

Gas valve cut off wrench


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Appendix D Evacuation Route Directions and Map(s) See Maps Attached

Appendix E Severe Weather Shelter

HR & Accounting Upstairs Offices: Shelter: Down stairs hallways or restrooms areas

Planning & Upstairs Offices: Shelter: Down stairs hallway, kitchen or restrooms area

Coating Department: Shelter: Breakroom at Coater # 1

Compounding and Masterbatch Department: Shelter: Breakroom at Coater # 1

Tufting Department and Lab: Shelter: Breakroom at Coater # 1 or breeze way at time clock

Extrusion & Tornado Twisting Department: Shelter: Restrooms and breeze way near back door to Planning offices.

Astro Turf Lab & Offices: Shelter: Hallway near lab or restrooms near breakroom


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Appendix F – First aid & CPR First Responders List

FIRST RESPONDERS

FIRST AID / CPR TRAINED PERSONNEL 421 CALLAHAN ROAD, DALTON

Shift Name Department 1 Wanda Hudson Safety Mgr. 706-463-1679

1 Matt Mills Maintenance Engineer

1 Nathan Wyatt Electrician

1 Shane McCann Maintenance

1 Martin Miller Maintenance

1 Sidney Hilliard Maintenance

1 Kevin Myers Maintenance

1 Keith Jacobson Maintenance

1 Chad Land Coating Mgr.

1 Erin Tidwell Coating Supervisor

1 Jose Munguia Tufting Supervisor

1 Armando Montoya Tufting

2 Marshall Brown Tufting Supervisor

2 Francisco Valdez Tufting

A Clinton Burnett Extrusion

A Perry Ellis Extrusion

A Cody Price Extrusion

B David Williams Extrusion

C Ric Hulsey Extrusion

C Jose Alvarez Extrusion

D Rick Collins Extrusion

D Gerald Navas Extrusion

1 Terry Mobley Masterbatch

1 Hollie Bishop Shipping

1 Anselmo Hernandez Shipping

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