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Executive Summary SUPERVALU Champaign Distribution Center is committed to providing a safe and healthful work environment for its employees and visitors. It is important to establish emergency action plans to protect life and property. Experience has shown that actions taken during an emergency are seldom effective unless planned in advance. For example, a fire or other emergency could require the rapid evacuation of large numbers of employees from the facility. It is imperative that plans to accomplish evacuation quickly, efficiently and safely have been developed and communicated to all employees. SUPERVALU Champaign Distribution Center is a grocery distribution facility, servicing over 300 retail stores in a five-state area. Because we store and ship perishable and frozen food products, our refrigeration system is operated using 30,000 lbs. of Anhydrous Ammonia. The worst case scenario would be if the largest vessel ruptured, releasing 4020 lbs. into the atmosphere. This release would effect a 1.14 mile radius with a population of 728 residents. The ammonia system piping has been completely guarded to reduce the risk of accidental damage from equipment. Any expansion made to the facility, the piping system is installed outside above the roof to eliminate exposure. The Champaign Distribution Center is covered by OSHA's PSM rule. We are dedicated to the prevention of catastrophic releases and minimizing the consequences of such release. Employee involvement, education and training are conducted on a regular basis to maintain employee understanding and awareness of PSM information. The Champaign Distribution Center has not had ANY reportable accident history in the last five years. The Emergency Response Program of the Champaign Distribution Center has been developed and coordinated with the LEPC, ESDA and the Champaign and Urbana Hazmat teams. The local Hazmat teams will conduct bi-annual drills at the facility, along with working knowledge of the ammonia system blueprints. The employees are trained in orientation and refresher training on PSM is held annually. The Distribution Center conducts four emergency evacuation drills on an annual basis. Any release that registers 200ppm will result in immediate notification to 911. The Champaign/Urbana Hazmat team will respond to the call, assisted by distribution center emergency responders. The facility maintains a "Telephone Tree", put into effect in the event of an emergency, to notify the community. An on-site medical facility is staffed by an EMT-I and will be available to assist with any injuries. The facility has a written Emergency Action Plan, which is reviewed by employees and management annually, along with the four evacuation drills. SUPERVALU Champaign Distribution Center Approved Policies and Procedures Approved By: Effective Date: Revision Date: 4/15/96 2/1/99 Subject: Emergency Action Plan 400 Communication 402 TELEPHONE TREE The purpose of the "Telephone Tree" is to set up a systematic method of contacting division and home office personnel, emergency and health personnel, etc., as needed. The tree is initially put into effect by the Director of Distribution or his/her designated alternate. If neither are available, Risk Control or Human Resources personnel will assume the responsibility. DISTRIBUTION ADMINISTRATION Mike Guth Director 586-7024 Wayne Etter Asst. Director 356-2454 Kathy Knudsen Risk Control Mgr 733-2630 Pager 1-888-976-1060 MANAGERS/SUPERINTENDENTS Dave Burton Transportation 569-2245 Mike Cutright Perishable 427-5837 Tony Benites Grocery 469-7402 Ruth Boyd Human Resources 278-0559 EMERGENCY NUMBERS In-House Security 2888 FIRE DEPARTMENT Urbana Fire Dept. Emergency 911 Non-Emergency 384-2420 HAZ-MAT COORDINATOR Battalion Chief, Spike Weber 351-4511 LAW ENFORCEMENT Urbana Police Dept. Emergency 911 Non-Emergency 384-2320 Highway Patrol - District 10 867-2211 Sheriff's Office Emergency 911 Non-Emergency 384-1204 MEDICAL SERVICES Arrow Ambulance Emergency 911 (Carle Hospital) Non-Emergency 337-3911 Pro Ambulance Emergency 911 (Covenant Hospital) Non-Emergency 337-2911 Carle Hospital Emergency Room 383-3313 General Number 383-3311 Covenant Hospital Emergency Room 337-2131 General Number 337-2000 UTILITY COMPANIES Illinois Power Non-Emergency 1-800-755-5000 Gas Leak 1-800-755-6000 Power Outage 1-800-755-7000 Water Company 352-7001 Urbana & Champaign 367-3409 District Sewage Treatment CITY OFFICIALS Mayor of Urbana 384-2456 (Todd Satterthwaite) Mayor of Champaign 351-4417 (Dan McCollum) STATE OF ILLINOIS Governor's Office 782-6830 (Jim Ryan) SPRINKLER CONTRACTORS Fire Suppression Systems 351-8823 McDaniel's Fire Suppressions 359-0018 MISCELLANEOUS Champaign/Urbana Public 352-7961 Health District Yellow Cab Company 337-4300 HOME OFFICE RISK MANAGEMENT TELEPHONE NUMBERS Colleen Nelson 612-315-4964 Colleen Foley 612-887-5167 Bobbi Pearson 612-559-4396 Barb Farrell 612-934-4311 Jim Koskan 612-432-4006 Roger Larson 612-550-0679 Steve Love 612-683-9586 SUPERVALU Champaign Distribution Center Approved Policies and Procedures Approved by: Effective Date: Revision Date: 4/15/96 2/1/99 Subject: Emergency Action Plan 400 Evacuation Program 403 ALARM/EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION SYSTEMS Public Address System A public address system (P.A.) is functional throughout the warehouse. Each warehouse has their own P.A. with microphones located in the office. These systems are to be used to make announcements related to emergency situations such as evacuation notices, etc. There is a P.A. system in the administration building; however, the system is not electronically linked to the warehouse. The microphone is located at the receptionists desk in the main lobby. Audible Evacuation Alarms The fire alarm in the facility is a short, intermittent tone, aired over the P.A. system. The alarm is activated from push button stations located in the Grocery, Perishable and Transportation offices. Local alarms, such as manual pull stations, are available in the office structure only. Activation through pulling down the lever will ring bells in the office area only. Property Conservation - Sprinkler Systems/Welding All sprinkler control valves are equipped with padlocks, with the exception of buffalo boxes. Maintenance personnel are the only individuals authorized to approve t he shutdown of the sprinkler system. All sprinkler systems are checked by Maintenance on a weekly basis. Records are maintained in the Maintenance office. All hot work cutting and welding must be performed in accordance with Factory Mutual specifications and SUPERVALU policy. Permits are issued through Building Maintenance and logged. Smoke alarms are located in the office facility and conference rooms. When activated, bell alarms will sound through the office area and conference rooms. EVACUATIONS Organization The facility has developed an evacuation team that is responsible for the evacuation plan during rehearsals and actual emergencies. The team is comprised of department managers, Building Maintenance personnel and the Risk Control Manager. The Risk Control Manager directs the activity of the team with support from senior management. Team members have been issued a copy of the Emergency Action Plan and trained in all phases of the plan, including use of available commu nications, crowd control and resource utilization. Certain team members, i.e., Maintenance mechanics, have been certified in first aid and CPR to facilitate basic medical care to injured employees. Duties of the Evacuation Team The team will give priority to those areas directly involved in an emergency and adjacent areas. The most important aspect is to determine the nature of the alarm. Movement to exits will be controlled; personnel will not be allowed to run or act in any way to create panic. Area coordinators will hold head count at the assembly area. Assistant coordinators will help in the evacuation of the facility. Any missing person believed still to be in the facility must be reported to the Risk Control Manager or the designated person in charge. Employees shall not re-enter the facility without permission of the Urbana Fire Department. Advise employees to remain clear of emergency vehicles at all times. Authority to Evacuate Once the fire alarm has been sounded, t he facility must be evacuated. Prior to the alarm, evacuation is a management decision. Detection and Reporting If fire is detected or the start of the fire is witnessed, it must be reported immediately to the Supervisor. Delays in reporting fires, because of heroic but ineffective fire-fighting, results in loss of time and can allow a simple fire to spread. Practice Evacuations and Training A minimum of two building evacuation drills and two tornado drills will be held each year. Assembly Areas * Primary "A" sites: Main Office - white sign, Maintenance - Red sign, Transportation/Garage - yellow sign, Perishable - green sign, Grocery - blue sign. * Secondary "B" sites: All departments - orange sign. Evacuation Procedures In the event of an actual evacuation, employees should do the following: * Proceed immediately to the nearest exit. Follow the directions on the signs in your department. All personnel should know the location of at least two (2) exits prior to an emergency. * Stay as low to the floor as possible if smoke or vapor fills the area. * Congregate in the assembly areas. * Remain clear of approaching emergency vehicles. (For specific department evacuation plans, please review the procedures following this text.) Physically and/or Mentally Disabled Personnel The evacuation team member for each area will make provisions for the evacuation of any disabled person who needs assistance. Aisles Aisles leading to the emergency exits (those discharging to the outside) must be as wide as the emergency exits they serve. They must be kept free of obstructions to permit both evacuation of personnel and the movement of emergency equipment. Aisles may not be used for temporary storage of materials or work in progress. Exits The City of Urbana requires exits to meet the following criteria: * Emergency exits will be properly identified. * Exit door location signs will be properly illuminated. * Exits may not be blocked at any time. * Exit doors will open ea sily and swing out. * Exit doors will be self-closing. * Exit doors will remain closed when not in use. * Confusing no-exits will be clearly marked for what they are. Emergency lighting to ensure safe, quick evacuation has been installed throughout the building. Lighting will be tested at least quarterly. Emergency Stairwells The following requirements must be met. * Stairwells will be kept free of obstruction. * Stairwells will be equipped with proper handrails. * Proper illumination will be provided in the stairwells. * Stair treads and risers will be properly maintained. EMERGENCY EVACUATION PROCEDURES Department: Grocery Warehouse In the event of an evacuation, the following guidelines should be implemented to ensure employee safety. NON-SUPERVISORY PERSONNEL: * Upon hearing or receiving instructions to evacuate the building, turn off any equipment in use. * Walk to nearest exit. * Once outside, proceed to the primary assembly area, designated by a blue sign, or the seco ndary assembly area, designated by the orange sign, after looking at wind sock, and wait to be accounted for by your area coordinator. * Once head count is completed, remain in the area until released or other instructions are issued. Note: If you are out of your department, exit with the department you are in, notifying their area coordinator that you are from another department, what department you are from and who your area coordinator is. Proceed to their assembly area to be counted by the area coordinator AREA COORDINATORS: After hearing the alarm or passing the order to evacuate to employees under your immediate supervision, leave using any available exit. * Once outside, proceed to the Grocery assembly area, assembling your department to take head count. Be prepared to report any missing employees and where they were last seen. * Pass the completed head count to the Risk Control Manager or a designated representative. * Keep your group assembled until you have sub mitted head count and further instructions are received. EMERGENCY EVACUATION PROCEDURES Department: Perishable Warehouse In the event of an evacuation, the following guidelines should be implemented to ensure employee safety. NON-SUPERVISORY PERSONNEL: * Upon hearing or receiving instructions to evacuate the building, turn off any equipment in use. * Walk to nearest exit * Once outside, proceed to the primary assembly area, designated by a green sign, or the secondary assembly area, designated by the orange sign, after looking at wind sock and wait to be accounted for by your area coordinator. * Once head count is completed, remain in the area until released or other instructions are issued. Note: If you are out of your department, exit with the department you are in, notifying their area coordinator that you are from another department, what department you are from and who your area coordinator is. Proceed to their assembly area to be counted by the area coord inator. AREA COORDINATORS: After hearing the alarm or passing the order to evacuate to employees under your immediate supervision, leave using any available exit. * Once outside, proceed to the Perishable assembly area, assembling your department to take head count. Be prepared to report any missing employees and where they were last seen. * Pass the completed head count to the Risk Control Manager or a designated representative. * Keep your group assembled until you have submitted head count and further instructions are received. EMERGENCY EVACUATION PROCEDURES Department: Building Maintenance In the event of an evacuation, the following guidelines should be implemented to ensure employee safety. * Upon hearing or receiving instructions to evacuate the building, turn off any equipment in use. * Walk to nearest exit. * Once outside, proceed to the primary assembly area, designated by a red sign, or the secondary assembly, designated by the orange sign, area after looking at wind sock and wait to be accounted for by your area coordinator. * Once head count is completed, remain in the area until released or other instructions are issued. Note: If you are out of your department, exit with the department you are in, notifying their area coordinator that you are from another department, what department you are from and who your area coordinator is. Proceed to their assembly area to be counted by the area coordinator. AREA COORDINATORS: After hearing the alarm or passing the order to evacuate to employees under your immediate supervision, leave using any available exit. * Once outside, proceed to the Maintenance assembly area, assembling your department to take head count. Be prepared to report any missing employees and where they were last seen. * Pass the completed head count to the Risk Control Manager or a designated representative. Keep your group assembled until you have submitted head count and further instructi ons are received. EMERGENCY EVACUATION PROCEDURES Department: Purchasing Distribution Administration Human Resources Risk Control Transportation In the event of an evacuation, the following guidelines should be implemented to ensure employee safety. NON-SUPERVISORY PERSONNEL: * Upon hearing or receiving instructions to evacuate the building, turn off any equipment in use. * Exit the building using Perishable's entrance. * Once outside, proceed to the employee parking area and wait to be accounted for by your supervisor. * Once head count is completed, remain in the area until released or other instructions are issued. Note: If you are out of department, exit with the department you are in, then proceed to the Perishable parking area to be counted by your supervisor. AREA COORDINATORS: * After hearing the alarm or passing the order to evacuate to employees under your immediate supervision, exit the building using Perishable's entrance. * Once outside, proceed to the employ ee parking lot, assembling your department to take head count. Be prepared to report any missing employees and where they were last seen, * Pass the completed head count to the Risk Control Manager or a designated representative. * Keep your group assembled until you have submitted head count and further instructions are received. Note: If you are out of department, exit with the department you are in, then proceed to the employee parking lot and take head count. In case of emergency, immediately contact Risk Control at extension 2719. Secondary exit route: Down back stairs, through dock area to door by dock door 35. EMERGENCY EVACUATION PROCEDURES Department: In Touch Printing Wellness Center In the event of an evacuation, the following guidelines should be implemented to ensure employee safety. NON-SUPERVISORY PERSONNEL: * Upon hearing or receiving instructions to evacuate the building, turn off any equipment in use. * Exit the building through the nearest and safest e xit. * Once outside, proceed to the main office assembly area until released or other instructions are issued. Note: If you are out of department, exit with the department you are in, then proceed to your assigned assembly point to be counted by your supervisor. AREA COORDINATORS: * After hearing the alarm or passing the order to evacuate to employees under your immediate supervision, exit the building through the nearest and safest exit. * Once outside, proceed to the assembly area to take head count. Be prepared to report any missing employees and where they were last seen. * Pass the completed head count to the Risk Control Manager or a designated representative. * Keep your group assembled until you have submitted head count and further instructions are received. Note: If you are out of department, exit with the department you are in, then proceed to your assigned assembly area and take head count. In case of any emergency, immediately contact Risk Control at extension 2719. Secondary exit route: Through the back door of Printing. EMERGENCY EVACUATION PROCEDURES Department: Credit Union In the event of an evacuation, the following guidelines should be implemented to ensure employee safety. NON-SUPERVISORY PERSONNEL: * Upon hearing or receiving instructions to evacuate the building, turn off any equipment in use. * Exit the building through the nearest and safest exit. * Once outside, proceed to the main office assembly area until released or other instructions are issued. Note: If you are out of department, exit with the department you are in, then proceed to your assigned assembly point to be counted by your supervisor. AREA COORDINATORS: * After hearing the alarm or passing the order to evacuate to employees under your immediate supervision, exit the building through the nearest and safest exit. * Once outside, proceed to the assembly area to take head count. Be prepared to report any missing employees and where they were last seen. * Pass the completed head count to the Risk Control Manager or a designated representative. * Keep your group assembled until you have submitted head count and further instructions are received. Note: If you are out of department, exit with the department you are in, then proceed to your assigned assembly area and take head count. In case of any emergency, immediately contact Risk Control at extension 2719. Secondary exit route: Through In Touch Printing. EMERGENCY EVACUATION PROCEDURES Department: Retail Accounting In the event of an evacuation, the following guidelines should be implemented to ensure employee safety. NON-SUPERVISORY PERSONNEL: * Upon hearing or receiving instructions to evacuate the building, turn of any equipment in use. * Walk to the main entrance and exit the building. * Once outside, proceed to the fence located opposite the office and wait to be accounted for by your supervisor. * Once head count is completed, remain in the area until released or other instructions are issued. Note: If you are out of department, exit with the department you are in, then proceed to your department assembly area to be counted by your supervisor. AREA COORDINATORS: * After hearing the alarm or passing the order to evacuate to employees under your immediate supervision, exit the building through the main entrance. * Once outside, proceed to the fence opposite the office, assembling your department to take head count. Be prepared to report any missing employees and where they were last seen. * Pass the completed head count to the Risk Control Manager or designated representative. * Keep your group assembled until you have submitted head count and further instructions are received. Note: If you are out of department, exit with the department you are in, then proceed to your department assembly area and take head count. In case of any emergency, immediately contact Risk Control at extension 2719. Secondary Route: Through old main lobby en trance in Carle side of building. EMERGENCY EVACUATION PROCEDURES Department: Carle In the event of an evacuation, the following guidelines should be implemented to ensure employee safety. NON-SUPERVISORY PERSONNEL: * Upon hearing or receiving instructions to evacuate the building, turn of any equipment in use. * Walk to the main entrance and exit the building. * Once outside, proceed to the fence located opposite the office and wait to be accounted for by your supervisor. * Once head count is completed, remain in the area until released or other instructions are issued. Note: If you are out of department, exit with the department you are in, then proceed to your department assembly area to be counted by your supervisor. AREA COORDINATORS: * After hearing the alarm or passing the order to evacuate to employees under your immediate supervision, exit the building through the main entrance. * Once outside, proceed to the fence opposite the office, assembling your department to take head count. Be prepared to report any missing employees and where they were last seen. * Pass the completed head count to the Risk Control Manager or designated representative. * Keep your group assembled until you have submitted head count and further instructions are received. Note: If you are out of department, exit with the department you are in, then proceed to your department assembly area and take head count. In case of any emergency, immediately contact Risk Control at extension 2719. Secondary Route: Through the SUPERVALU entrance. EMERGENCY EVACUATION PROCEDURES Department: Information Tech. Retal Marketing General Acct. General Mdse. Customer Service Category Mgmt. In the event of an evacuation, the following guidelines should be implemented to ensure employee safety. NON-SUPERVISORY PERSONNEL: * Upon hearing or receiving instructions to evacuate the building, turn off any equipment in use. * Exit the building by walking down the stairs by the Pr int Shop. * Once outside, proceed to the fence, across the employee parking lot, and wait to be accounted for by your supervisor. * Once head count is completed, remain in the area until released or other instructions are issued. Note: If you are out of department, exit with the department you are in, then proceed to your assigned assembly area to be counted by your supervisor. AREA COORDINATORS: * After hearing the alarm or passing the order to evacuate to employees under your immediate supervision, proceed down the stairs by Printing. * Once outside, proceed to the fence, across the employee parking lot, assembling your department to take head count. Be prepared to report any missing employees and where they were last seen. * Pass the completed head count to the Risk Control Manager or designated representative. * Keep your group assembled until you have submitted head count and further instructions are received. Note: If you are out of department, exit with the department you are in, then proceed to your assigned assembly area and take head count. In case of any emergency, immediate contact Risk Control at extension 2719. Secondary exit route: Through main entrance or mailroom entrance to parking lot. EMERGENCY EVACUATION PROCEDURES Department: Pallet Facility In the event of an evacuation, the following guidelines should be implemented to ensure employee safety. NON-SUPERVISORY PERSONNEL: * Upon hearing or receiving instructions to evacuate the building, turn off any equipment in use. * Walk to any available exit. * Once outside, proceed to Lincoln Avenue and wait to be accounted for by your supervisor. * Once head count is completed, remain in the area until released or other instructions are issued. Note: If you are out of department, exit with the department you are in, then proceed to the Pallet Facility, advising your supervisor of your where-abouts. AREA COORDINATORS: * After hearing the alarm or passing the order to evacuate to empl oyees under your immediate supervision, leave using any available exit. * Once outside, proceed to Lincoln Avenue, assembling your department to take head count. Be prepared to report any missing employees and where they were last seen. * Pass the completed head count to the Risk Control Manager or fire officials. * Keep your group assembled until you have submitted head count and further instructions are received. Note: If you are out of department, exit with the department you are in, then proceed to the Pallet Center. During regular office hours, in case of any emergency, immediately contact Risk Control at Extension 2719. Champaign Distribution Center Approved Policies and Procedures Approved By: Effective Date: Revision Date: 2/1/99 Subject: Emergency Action Plan 400 Ammonia Release, Explosion, Fire 404 FIRE/EXPLOSION/AMMONIA RELEASE The following activities should be performed when a fire or explosion occurs: a) The person(s) observing a fire or explosion should immediately report the situation to a member of management. b) Management will notify the fire department. c) Concurrently, the evacuation of personnel should be initiated via automatic alarm and P.A. d) The Emergency Team should monitor the evacuation of personnel. e) The Fire Department should be met by the supervisor in the affected area and directed to the emergency area. f) Employees should not attempt to fight fires unless they have been trained in fire fighting, including fire extinguisher training. The following chart designates individuals and their responsibilities in the event of a fire emergency. (a) Person in charge of shift Regular Alternate Dave Schmidt Dan James Scott Kissaw Mike Rorem Security to call on-call Pa ger (b) Sprinkler control person Regular Alternate Dave Schmidt Matt Leonard Curt Rollins Gary Woodworth (c) Responsible for calling fire dept. Regular Alternate Security Security Security Security Security Security (d) Diesel fire pump operator Regular Alternate Dan Dale Larry Phillips Marty Kirkman Gary Wright (e) Electric fire pump operator Regular Alternate Mark Beckett Ken McDuffy Charlie Morris Mike Marshky AMMONIA System Synopsis SUPERVALU Champaign Distribution Center utilizes anhydrous ammonia as a refrigerant. At any one time, 60% of the ammonia is in the equipment room. The remainder is dispersed throughout the piping system located in the Perishable Warehouse. Ammonia is pumped from the equipment room to the Perishable Warehouse via schedule 80 pipe. Where feasible, piping has been incorporated into the super structure of the building or protected by wooden barriers to prevent accidental release due to striking by forktrucks or other equipment. Pressure relief valves venting to the roof have been installed in the system to avoid a release being dispersed in the building, and inspected annually. AMMONIA RELEASE PROCEDURES The following procedure has been developed to ensure the release of ammonia, accidental or otherwise, is promptly investigated for employee exposure and to expedite repair, if required. Employees play a key role in the avoidance of implementing this plan by being aware of the presence of ammonia piping and equipment in their work area. Should an employee strike or observe the striking of ammonia related equipment, supervision must be notified immediately to implement corrective action, minimizing employee exposure. Failure to report such incidents could result in a delayed response. Employees Role: 1) Employees discovering or observing the breakage of an ammonia line or detecting a strong ammonia odor should immediately report the incident to their supervisor. Annual review of new hire training on ammonia procedures. Supervisors Role: 1) Upon notification, the supervisor should contact both Maintenance (ext. 2784) and Risk Control (ext. 2719 or by pager at 1-888-976-1060) to investigate the situation. If warranted, based on assessment, the area should be evacuated. 2) If a major release is observed, the whole department should be evacuated. Note: If unable to reach Maintenance, the guard office (2888) should be contacted to notify the Maintenance person on call and advise them of the situation. AMMONIA REPORTING/RESPONSE PLAN EMPLOYEE SMELLS STRONG ODOR OR DISCOVERS RELEASE Employee Notifies Supervisor Supervisor Notifies Maint. and Risk Control Supervisor Investigates Reported Release MAJOR RELEASE OBSERVED Evacuate Area/ Department Wait For Maint. To Respond Leave Area RELEASE REPORTING LIST Should 30 lb s.of ammonia be released to the atmosphere, the following city, county, state and national agencies shall be called as soon as possible: 1 Champaign/Urbana Hazardous Material Team 911 2 Champaign County Emergency Service and Disaster Agency (ESDA) 8:00 - 4:30 384-3826 After hours 333-8911 (Leave Verbal Message) 3 State Emergency Response Center 1-800-782-7860 4 National Response Center 1-800-424-8802 1-202-267-2675 SUPERVALU Champaign Distribution Center AMMONIA EMERGENCY PLAN Plan Purpose The purpose of the following plan is to provide both local authorities and divisional personnel with information and guidelines to be followed in the unlikely event of an ammonia release from SUPERVALU Champaign Distribution Center Perishable Warehouse, located at 2611 North Lincoln Avenue. Through development and implementation of this plan, SUPERVALU Champaign Distribution Center ensures compliance with OSHA 1910.120 Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response, Sectio n Q. Facility Description SUPERVALU Champaign Distribution Center is a grocery distribution center, located at 2611 North Lincoln Avenue in Urbana, Illinois. The structure covers a total of 16.9 acres under one roof, sub-divided into four major segments; Dry Grocery Warehouse, Perishable Warehouse, Truck Servicing Garage and General Office areas. Of these areas, Dry Grocery accounts for 569,000 square feet of floor space. The main hazard associated with this area is the tremendous fire load due to the racking and stacking of palletized dry products in cardboard containers. The Perishable Warehouse, home of produce, dairy and frozen food, utilizes 168,200 square feet. This area is temperature controlled through use of Anhydrous Ammonia as a refrigerant. Through use of Anhydrous Ammonia, the department is able to control temperatures ranging from 55 degrees in the produce room to 20 degrees below zero in the freezer. The main hazard in this area is the potential release of Anhyd rous Ammonia to the atmosphere in liquid or gaseous form. The Garage area accommodates only 12,300 square feet. The Garage did service all SUPERVALU fleet vehicles, both auto and truck, and contained numerous oil and petroleum base products in quantities less than 60 gallons. This facility is now closed and the worked performed will be done off site. General Offices make up the remainder of the square footage. Located in the front of the main warehouses, the general offices contain the general fire load of any commercial property, i.e., paper, furniture, fixtures, etc. Located on the first floor, Northwest corner of the administrative offices, is the Printing Department. Within this department, small quantities (less than one gallon) of inks and solvents are used on a daily basis. Larger quantities of these chemicals in 55 gallon drums are stored in the Forward Buy section of the Dry Grocery Warehouse. Those liquids within the flammable range have been stored in flammable stor age cabinets. AMMONIA CHARACTERISTICS Common/Chemical Names: Ammonia, Anhydrous Ammonia, NH 3 Physical/Chemical Properties: - Colorless gas or liquid with strong pungent odor. - Strong caustic (base) material - Ph of 11.6 - Lighter than air - will rise to ceiling when released - Non-flammable in small concentrations. - Lower explosive limit - 16-25% in air. Health Effects: Inhalation: Ammonia gas is extremely irritating to the mouth, throat, and lungs. A sore throat, soreness of breath and labor breathing can occur after extended exposure. Skin & Eyes: Direct contact with liquid ammonia results in immediate redness and corrosion and possible frost bite to the area. First Aid Procedures: Inhalation: Immediately leave the area up wind of the release. If breathing has stopped, administer artificial respiration. Skin: Immediately flush the affected area with large amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. Clothing frozen to the skin should be thawed prior to removal. Eyes: Flush with large amounts of water for 15 minutes, holding eye lids open. IN ALL CASES, SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION IF SYMPTOMS PERSIST |