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0 0 <br /> 7.0 OVERVIEW OF GENERAL SAFE WORK PRACTICES <br /> All site participants will be briefed on the contents of this HSP. The following measures <br /> are designed to augment the specific health and safety guidelines provided in this plan: <br /> • Under no circumstances may PSI personnel nor its subcontractor(s) enter <br /> any confined spaces without approval by the SHSO and issuance of a <br /> confined-space entry permit. <br /> • Avoidance of contact with chemicals or chemical products is of the utmost <br /> importance. Whenever possible, avoid contact with chemically impacted (or <br /> potentially chemically impacted) surfaces or material's. Walk around (not <br /> through) puddles and discolored surfaces. Avoid sitting, kneeling, or resting <br /> equipment on chemically impacted surfaces. <br /> • Eating, drinking, chewing gum or tobacco, smoking, or any practice that <br /> increases the probability of hand-to-mouth transfer of materials is prohibited <br /> in the exclusion zone and contamination reduction zone. <br /> • Hands and face must be thoroughly washed upon leaving the work area <br /> before eating, drinking, or any other activities. <br /> • Beards and other facial hair that interfere with respirator fit are prohibited for <br /> those individuals who may be required to use respiratory protection. <br /> • The use of alcohol or illegal drugs is prohibited during field operations. <br /> Personnel deemed mentally or physically impaired by alcohol or any illegal <br /> drug(s) will be prohibited from participating in field operations by the SHSO. <br /> (Medicine and alcohol can exacerbate the effects of exposure to potentially <br /> toxic chemicals. If an individual is taking prescribed drugs, he or she should <br /> contact PSI's occupational doctor at Memorial Occupational Medical Services <br /> to determine whether there is potential conflict. If there is, the individual <br /> should not work at the site while taking the prescribed medication. <br /> • No sparks or open flames will be permitted during site operations. <br /> • Safety equipment described in this HSP will be required for all field personnel <br /> unless otherwise approved by the PSI PHSO. <br /> • Unauthorized personnel shall remain outside the exclusion zone at all times. <br /> 9 <br />