Cuyamaca College Hazmat Business Plan

INTRODUCTION

Chapter 6.95 of the California Health & Safety Code requires every public and private entity in the State of California which handles hazardous materials equal to or greater than a total weight of 500 pounds, a total volume of 55 gallons, a total volume of 200 cubic feet of compressed gas, or any quantity of carcinogen, reproductive toxin or acutely hazardous compressed gas, to report those materials to the local County Department of Health Services, Hazardous Materials Management Division.

Also, all entities are required to establish a plan outlining procedures to be followed to mitigate damage in the event of the release of hazardous materials on their property. This plan, officially known as a "Business Plan," is to be submitted to the County annually and within 30 days of any significant change in inventory. It is comprised of three sections: Inventory, Emergency Response Plan, and Employee Training, and is prepared using forms provided by the County of San Diego.

A Business Plan has been developed for Grossmont College and Cuyamaca College. Each plan contains basic information on the location, type, quantity, and health risks of hazardous materials stored and used at each facility. This information is shared by the County with all public agencies that may be required to respond to an on-campus emergency. Therefore, agencies such as the El Cajon Fire Department, San Miguel Consolidated Fire Protection District, the City of San Diego Water Utilities Department and the County of San Diego, Department of Health Services, Hazardous Materials Management Division will be better prepared to protect the public, agency personnel and the environment.

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