Chapter 5 – Adult Custody and Security Operations

52030.4.7 Fire Chief

• The fire chief shall ensure that each work area using hazardous chemicals has an appropriate storage area for all hazardous chemicals used in the work area. The storage area shall be safe, secure, and inaccessible to inmates. Strict attention shall be paid to the proper methods for storage of different hazardous chemicals.

• Fire chiefs shall monitor the supervision and control of hazardous chemicals at their assigned institution. Strict adherence to the methods and procedures described in this plan shall be maintained. The fire chief shall also:

  • Control the use of all known hazardous chemicals within their jurisdiction.

  • Ensure that staff required to implement or participate in the implementation of this procedure are made familiar with its contents.

  • In the event of an uncontrollable “spill” of hazardous chemical, take charge of evacuation from the area and notify as soon as possible all agencies required by law i.e.; EPAEnvironmental Protection Agency, California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (OES), Certified Unified Program Agency (CUPA) and local Emergency Responders (e.g., outside Fire Department).

  • File required reports in compliance with federal, state, and local laws.