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SECTION 8
CODE 8 - NOTICEABLE OCCURRENCE
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CODE 8 -
NOTICEABLE OCCURRENCE: |
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Code 8 is used to report a
noticeable occurrence, or a potential problem, which could cause concern
or inquiry by parties external to a CVECO member�s site. |
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An noticeable occurrence is
considered to be any �unusual incident which can be seen, heard,
smelled, felt or tasted�. |
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A Code 8 will be called to
provide the municipal authorities with factual information regarding the
incident, or the ability to respond when queries from the public, as
well as to alert potential responders that their assistance may be
needed. |
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A noticeable occurrence may
be a situation such as |
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Unusual, routine
or non-routine work in a member�s facility |
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An activity that
is a non-emergency event such as training exercise. |
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The facility has
discharge material to the water, ground and/or air |
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A fire has
occurred and is under control. There is no present or further danger
foreseen but problems could evolve, |
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Loud noise, loss
of flares, unusually noticeable flares, smoking stakes |
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| 1.5 |
There will be no
designated CVECO response, under this code. |
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| 1.6 |
The Municipal Emergency Site
Manager (Fire and/or Police representative) may inquire, or respond to
inquire about details of the Code 8. |
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| 1.7 |
Inquiries from the public can
be answered knowingly by municipal authorities when they are provided
the proper information. |
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| 1.8 |
CVECO members will be aware
of the activity and may use the notification to heighten their readiness
to respond. |
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CODE 8 CRITERIA: |
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| 2.1 |
Code 8�s are divided into two
categories. Emergency and Information Only (non-emergency). |
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Information Code
8: An information Code 8 is non-emergency
activity that may cause inquiry, but the situation
is considered to have no impact to the health and safety of the public |
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Non-emergency activities will
be issued over the CVECO radio as a �Information Only Code 8� |
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The criteria for an
Information Code 8 is: |
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An event that
could be seen or heard and cause public inquiry. |
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Unusual, routine
or non-routine work in a member�s facility |
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An activity that
is a non-emergency event such as training exercise. |
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Excessive
flaring, noise or steam |
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Emergency Code
8: An emergency Code 8 is a facility internal
emergency occurrence that may cause inquiry, but the situation is
considered to have no impact to the health and safety of the public. |
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| 2.6 |
An Emergency Code 8 is used
to report and unanticipated noticeable occurrence, or a potential
problem, which could cause concern or inquiry by parties external to a
CVECO member�s site |
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An emergency Code 8 will be
issued over the CVECO radio as a �Emergency Code 8� |
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| 2.8 |
Mutual aid responders may use
the notification to heighten their readiness to respond. |
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| 2.9 |
The criteria for an Emergency
Code 8 is |
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An event that
could require an internal emergency response |
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A fire has
occurred and is under control. There is not present or further danger
foreseen but problems could evolve |
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The facility has
discharged material to water, ground and/or air |
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Loss of flares,
unusually noticeable flares, smoking stacks or other forms of
combustion, that could evolve into a more serious situation. |
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| 3. |
CVECO MEMBER
PROCEDURES: |
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| 3.1 |
Each CVECO member will have
internal emergency procedures that will outline their actions and/or
response to a Code 8. |
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As a minimum the procedures
will include. |
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Criteria to
determine if the Code 8 is emergency or information only. |
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Information the
Plant Dispatcher will provide to the Fire/Police Dispatcher. |
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Notification of
site personnel, neighbours and/or local agencies |
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Response plans
to mitigate the situation (as warranted) |
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| 4. |
INFORMATION CVECO
MEMBERS WILL PROVIDE: |
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| 4.1 |
When provided with a situation that is
classified as noticeable occurrence, the CVECO member will issue a
(Information Only, or Emergency) Code 8 over the CVECO radio.
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Sample Transmission on the CVECO radio: |
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VCW 454 to Sarnia City Police.
Information Only Code 8 Nova Area 2. Information Only Code 8 Nova
Chemicals Area 2. |
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Under CVECO agreement, CVECO members are
to provide information as outlined on the �CVECO Code Notification
Checklist�. |
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Reference Section 3 �Radio &
Telephone Communications Part 6 |
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Complete CVECO Code Notification
Checklist and fax to Police Dispatch. |
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If not done with the activation of the
code, and the submission of the CVECO checklist (within 10 minutes), the
Plant Dispatcher will supply information as soon as reasonably possible. |
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CVECO members are to update
Sarnia Fire/Police (911) Dispatch at least hourly on emergency Code 8�s,
or as required until all clear is announced. |
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| 5. |
INDUSTRIAL
RESPONSE: |
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| 5.1 |
Issue a �information only� or
�emergency� Code 8 over the CVECO radio. |
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Reference
Section 3 �Radio & Telephone Communications Part 6 |
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Complete the �CVECO Code
Notification Checklist� and fax to the Fire/Police Dispatcher within 10
minutes of issuing the CVECO code. |
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The necessity
for Police and/or Fire Department attendance will be determined from the
information supplied or by a phone call from the Fire/Police Dispatcher. |
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If necessary fax MSDS product
information sheets. |
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Use the
checklist as a cover sheet when faxing MSDS sheets. |
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If a Municipal Emergency Site
Manager (MESM) is dispatched to the industry site, the plant will make
arrangements for the MESM to meet with the Incident Commander for a face
to face meeting on the situation. |
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Advise the MESM, or the
Fire/Police Dispatcher as soon as possible when the situation is under
control and/or all clear. |
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CVECO members in Area 2
should also notify St. Clair Township by faxing the CVECO Notification
Checklist 867 - 3886 |
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Effective
planning by the industry would also have advanced notification to the
local media (on �information code 8�s), so the general public can be
advised. |
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| 6. |
POLICE / FIRE
RESPONSE: |
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| 6.1 |
The Fire/Police Dispatcher
may make contact with the industry contact, and will determine the need
for a response by a Municipal Emergency Site Manager. |
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If required, and after
determining that it is safe to do so, a Police or Fire Officer (filling
the role as the MESM) may be dispatched to the affected site. |
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The Municipal Emergency Site
Manager will meet with the industry Incident Commander to be updated on
the situation. |
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| 6.4 |
The Municipal Emergency Site
Manager has the authority to upgrade to a Code 6 after determining if
there is external impact, or, a Code 9 if Fire/Rescue assistance is
warranted. |
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SPILLS TO THE
RIVER: |
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A spill to the river is
considered to be an incident that may cause public concern and a code 8
will be issued. |
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Reference
Section 10 �Spills To The River� for response information. |
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| 8. |
CODE 8 - WHEN IT
IS NOT NEEDED: |
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| 8.1 |
Ambulance responses would not
normally require a Code 8, however incidents involving multiple injuries
would. |
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| 9. |
OTHER EMERGENCIES
OR INFORMATION: |
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| 9.1 |
The Police will notify all
members of any severe storm warnings received. |
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If any company receives a
storm warning from any other source, they should notify the police, by
telephone, so that all member companies may be warned. |
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REVISION HISTORY: |
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Original |
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| Fall 2002 |
Fire Sub-Committee |
Reviewed. Code 8 divided into two
divisions, emergency or information code. |
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| June 03/03 |
CVECO Executive |
Reviewed. Word �unanticipated� removed
from the Code 8 description |
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| The latest revision to this procedure was approved
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| Fire Sub Committee Fall, 2002 |
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| CVECO Executive February 04, 2022 |
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| CVECO General Membership February 12, 2022 |
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