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tools that are being used and the dangers. Visitors must check <br />in with the site safety officer. <br />5.1.2 Fire/Explosion Hazards <br />Fire- Since electrical power tools will be being used on the site. <br />All power equipment must have available a fire extinguisher to <br />control any flame that may occur during the repair of the tank, <br />if any repairs are to be done. <br />Explosion- the LEL levels must be at 10% or lower to enter the <br />tank. These are NIOSH and OSHA standards that are set for the <br />chemical BENZENE, TOLUENE ETHYLBENZENE vapors <br />that may be present during the operation. <br />5.1.3 Electrical Hazards <br />There will be no electrical tools being used during this <br />operation. All tools will be air operated. The light being used <br />will be an incased fluorescent light. All other fueling pumps <br />will be shut down during the operation. <br />5.1.5 Noise Hazards <br />There will ear protection being used during the operation of the <br />grinders <br />5.2 Chemical Hazards <br />Due to the nature of the site, the primary chemical hazards of been <br />identified as follows <br />a. Volatile Aromatic Hydrocarbons (benzene, toluene, <br />ehthylbenzene, xylene) <br />b. Rinseate solutions (for cleaning tanks) <br />c. Various adhesives (for patching the fiberglass tank) if <br />needed <br />All employees who will possibly come into contact with <br />the chemicals shall wear the appropriate PPE. <br />