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�.. ..i SECTION 5.0 WORK ZONES The work zones will be determined by the Project Manager and the Site Safety Officer before the start of operations. The three zone system will be employed. i.e. exclusion zone, contamination reduction zone, and support area. SECTION 6.0 DECONTAMINATION PROCEDURES Personnel equipment worn into the Contamination Zone will be decontaminated by laundering. Equipment will have gross soil scraped off and placed with other soil taken from excavations. If gross contamination is present revisions to this section may be required. SECTION 7.0 GENERAL PROJECT SAFETY REQUIREMENTS 7.1 GENERAL SAFETY All personnel shall avoid contact with potentially contaminated substances or surfaces. Kneeling on the ground or leaning against objects should be avoided whenever possible. Equipment shall not be placed on potentially contaminated surfaces. Eating, drinking, smoking, chewing of gum and tobacco, and application of cosmetics shall be restricted to the break areas only. Personnel must remain alert to any potential hazards such as slippery surfaces, overhead lines, faulty equipment and tripping. All personnel on site will be required to wash their face and hands after working in a contaminated or potentially contaminated area. Field personnel should be alert for any unsafe conditions that may arise on site. All observations must be reported immediately. Personnel must observe each other for signs of toxic exposures mentioned earlier. In summary these indications include: Changes of complexion, coordination, demeanor or behavior; Staggering or changes in speech pattern; Excessive salivation. Non-visible effects which must be reported include: Headache, dizziness, nausea, cramps and blurred vision; Irritation of the eyes, skin or respiratory tract; Fatigue or weakness; Tightening of the chest. Diarrhea, coughing or sweating;