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Site Safety and Health Plan - - In the event of chemical exposure (skin contact, inhalation, ingestion) the following procedures should be implemented: Another team member (buddy) should remove the individual from the immediate area of contamination. Precautions should be taken to avoid exposure of other individuals to the chemical. If the chemical is on the individual's clothing, the clothing should be removed if it is safe to do SO. If the chemical has contacted the skin,the skin should be washed with copious amounts of water, preferably under a shower. In case of eye contact, an emergency eyewash should be used. For site work activities with a high splash potential, a portable eyewash station will be located at the site. Eyes should be washed for at least 15 minutes. If necessary, the victim should be transported to the nearest hospital or medical center (refer to Hospital Location Map on page 4 of this SSHP). The Site Safety Officer should be notified as soon as possible. If necessary, an ambulance should be called to transport the victim. 6.7.2 Personal Injury In the event of personal injury: Field team members trained in first aid can administer treatment to an injured worker. If the injury is more serious than a first-aid case, the victim should be transported to the nearest hospital or medical center. If necessary, an ambulance should be called to transport the victim. The Site Safety Officer is responsible for completing an Incident Report Form, appropriate BBS forms (Appendix A) and submitting them to the Project H&S Officer and the Site Manager. 6.7.3 Fire or Explosion In the event of a fire or explosion, personnel will evacuate the area immediately and administer necessary first aid to injured employees. First aid kits will be kept on site during field work as a part of the field H&S kit, along with a fire extinguisher, which is available for small fires. Personnel will proceed to a safe area, contact the Site Safety Officer (see emergency contact numbers at the front of this SSHP), and phone 911. Upon contacting 911, state your name, nature of the hazard (fire, high combustible vapor levels), the location of the incident, and whether there were any physical injuries requiring an ambulance. Do not hang up until 911 has indicated that they have all of the information they require. 6.7.4 Emergency Contact Emergency phone numbers and a map to the hospital are found at the front of this SSHP. Incident Free Operation Page 23 of 68