WHO NEEDS TO KNOW IF MY BUSINESS GENERATES HAZARDOUS WASTES?
Notify Your DEP • If your business is a small or large quantity generator, notify DEP to obtain an EPA identification number. Local environmental agencies should also be notified. Notify Local Authorities • Police and fire departments and local hospitals who would respond to an emergency need to know that there are hazardous wastes on your property. Designate an Emergency Coordinator • This person must know what to do in case of a fire, spill or other emergency and must be on the premises or on call 24 hours a day. Develop a Contingency Plan Guidance on contingency plans is available from DEP. Large quantity generators must have a written plan that includes: • Emergency response arrangements with police, fire, hospitals and emergency response contractors. • Emergency coordinators addresses and phone numbers. • On-site emergency equipment descriptions and locations. • Evacuation plan and routes, including a site diagram. Post-Emergency Information Post the following information near eve
