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3.0 STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES <br /> Personnel will be briefed each day in "tail-gate" meetings as to the day's goals and equipment <br /> to be used. Anticipated contaminants, physical hazards and emergency procedures will be <br /> reviewed. Correct PPE(Personal Protection Equipment), verified by the SSO will be <br /> worn(including respirator fit). Onsite health and safety procedures will be discussed. <br /> A qualified contractor will deliver and operate equipment. Only qualified personnel will have <br /> contact with this equipment. All onsite personnel, including the contractor and his <br /> employees, will he required to wear hard hats and steel-toed boots when close to heavy <br /> equipment. Additionally, safety glasses with side shields or goggles and hearing protection <br /> may be required. Nitrile or neoprene gloves will be worn by personnel collecting or handling <br /> samples to prevent exposure to contaminants. Gloves will be changed as necessary and used <br /> ones discarded to avoid cross-contamination. <br /> Respiratory equipment will be worn if vapor contamination levels exceed action levels. No <br /> onsite smoking, open flame or sparks will be permitted to prevent accidental ignition of <br /> gasoline. All personnel will adhere to safety procedures and requirements. <br /> 4.0 JOB HAZARD ANALYSIS <br /> Physical and chemical hazards which may be encountered onsite include those associated with <br /> operating mechanical equipment and dealing with potentially hazardous chemicals. <br /> 4.1 Physical Hazard Assessment <br /> Physical hazards which may be encountered during drilling, excavation, site restoration, and <br /> system maintenance include the following: <br /> 1. Injury or limb amputation from moving machinery or equipment placed in a walking <br /> area. <br /> 2. Hearing loss resulting from noise generated during operation of heavy equipment. <br /> 3. Heat or cold stress associated with weather and/or use of PPE. <br /> 4.2 Chemical Hazard Assessment <br /> Hazardous chemicals which may be encountered onsite include petroleum hydrocarbons; <br /> benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene, and total xylenes (BTEX); and tetraethyl lead. These <br /> chemicals are volatile, flammable, and moderately to extremely toxic. they present a possible <br /> inhalation, absorption, and ingestion hazard to onsite personnel. They may damage an <br /> unprotected individual's liver, kidneys, central nervous system, and bone marrow. Benzene <br /> is a known human carcinogen and ethylbenzene in vapor and liquid form is a skin irritant. <br />