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11.1 PLANNING <br /> Prior to conducting the investigation, the SHSO shall plan emergency actions and <br /> discuss them with personnel conducting project work. Initial planning includes <br /> establishing the best means for evacuation from the area in case of a catastrophe (e.g., <br /> explosion or fire). Before project activities begin, the SHSO shall locate safe places of <br /> refuge should an emergency or accident occur, and advise personnel of these locations <br /> during the on-site health and safety meeting. Refer to Sections 11.2, 11 .3, 11 .5, and <br /> 11 .6 for a review of emergency procedures. <br /> 11 .2 EMERGENCY SERVICES <br /> A tested system must exist for rapid and clear distress communications. The SHSO will <br /> use an alarm system in the form of a car horn to notify personnel of the emergency. <br /> One long blast (at least 5 seconds) requires evacuation and two short blasts that all is <br /> clear. The SHSO shall corroborate that all personnel working at the site know how to <br /> communicate with the appropriate local emergency response units, and shall provide <br /> adequate and clear directions between PSI work locations and the location of those <br /> units before commencing any facility investigation or operations. The PSI or <br /> subcontractor vehicle shall have a cellular telephone for obtaining assistance in an <br /> emergency. <br /> 11 .3 FIRST AID <br /> Qualified personnel shall give first aid and stabilize any employee needing assistance. <br /> Life support techniques such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and treatment of <br /> life-threatening problems such as bleeding, airway maintenance, and shock shall be <br /> given top priority. Professional medical assistance shall be obtained at the earliest <br /> possible opportunity. If assistance beyond first aid is required, dial 911 to request <br /> emergency medical assistance. <br /> A first-aid kit will be required on the subject site and an emergency portable eyewash. <br /> Prior arrangements must be made to facilitate easy access to water. <br /> 11.4 PROTECTION FROM BLOOD-BORNE PATHOGENS <br /> Personnel of PSI or its subcontractors who have direct exposure to blood and other <br /> potentially infectious materials while administering first aid run the risk of contracting <br /> blood-borne infections. These infections include hepatitis B virus (HBV); human <br /> immunodeficiency virus (HIV), which causes acquired immunodeficiency syndrome <br /> (AIDS); and other blood-borne pathogens. Although the risk of contracting the HIV <br /> through occupational exposure is minimal, wearing proper PPE can greatly reduce the <br /> potential exposure to blood-borne infections. <br /> 1-1 <br />