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11.2.2 Eyewash Units Eyewash units meeting the requirements of ANSI Standard 2358.1-1981 will be available at each work location. These units will also comply with the provisions of 8 CCR §5162, and shall be capable of supplying hands-free irrigation for both eyes for at least 15 minutes at a flow rate of at least 0.4 gallons per minute. 11.2.3 Fire Extinguisher A tire extinguisher capable of extinguishing Class A,B, and C fires will be available for use at the site at each work location at all times, and personnel will be readily aware of the location of the fire extinguisher for immediate use. At a minimum the fire extinguisher shall carry a rating of 10-A, 1 O-B,C. 11.2.4 Spill Containment and Cleanup Equipment for containment and clean-up of small spills of fuel or cleaning solvents will be available. 11.3 WORK STOPPAGE AND CORRECTIVE ACTIONS The SSO will require temporary work stoppage and implementation of corrective actions if any of the following conditions are encountered: • Air monitoring shows concentrations of airborne contaminants exceeding Level D requirements as presented in Table 4 Concentrations of airborne contaminants outside any controlled area(see Section 9.1)exceed 50 percent of the unprotected exposure limits required by OSHA(OSHA PEL's) • Emergency conditions directly affect the health and safety of on-site workers or offsite residents or properties Corrective actions may include modification of personal protection levels, ventilation, evacuation, or other necessary measures as determined by the SSO using guidance found in this HASP (mitigation measures in Section 6.1.2). The SSO is empowered to unilaterally stop work if necessary to meet health and safety requirements. 11.4 NON-CATASTROPHIC EMERGENCY RESPONSE ACTIONS The following procedures will be implemented in response to specific non-catastrophic emergency situations: 11.4.1 Medical Emergencies Medical emergencies can be described as situations that present a significant threat to the health of personnel. These can result from chemical exposures, heat stress, cold stress, and poisonous insect or snake bites. Medical emergencies must be dealt with immediately and proper care should be administered. This may be in the form of first aid and emergency hospitalization. In the event of a medical emergency: • All injured individuals may be given appropriate emergency first aid by a qualified individual trained in first aid, and Severely injured personnel shall be transported to the designated hospital listed in Table 6. The route to hospital is shown on Figure 3. Page 36