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3.1.3 Eye and Skin Absorption (continued) <br />Contact of chemicals with skin or eyes can be avoided if workers <br />wear personal protective equipment, such as Tyvek suits, safety <br />glasses/chemical goggles, gloves, and boots. <br />3.1.4 Inhalation <br />Foreign material may be inhaled and come into direct contact with <br />lung tissue. This may cause an adverse effect on the lung tissue <br />which, if not irreversible, may persist for a long time before <br />the damage can be repaired by the body. The foreign material may <br />also enter the bloodstream, all sensitive organ systems may be <br />affected including the brain, heart, liver, kidneys, and <br />reproductive organs. Entry of a chemical into the bloodstream <br />may occur rapidly. Foreign materials that may be inhaled include <br />volatile chemicals and particulate (dust) that may contain or <br />consist of nonvolatile hazardous substances. <br />Inhalation of dust or chemicals can be successfully avoided by <br />using respirators fitted with proper cartridges and by <br />eliminating downwind work stations where possible. <br />3.2.1 Mechanical Hazards <br />Common mechanical hazards are present around heavy equipment, in <br />or around excavations, and in places where heavy objects may <br />cause injury by falling on the worker, including excavations that <br />may be subject to cave-in. Any Job that places a worker in a <br />position where that worker may be injured by falling, such as <br />working on a catwalk or ladder, also involves a mechanical <br />hazard. The SSO will correct such hazards or institute <br />precautionary measures once they are identified. Heavy equipment <br />used during proposed field activities may include excavators, <br />cranes and transportation trucks. Only trained or experienced <br />personnel will operate machines, tools and equipment employed in <br />the removal operation. All machines and tools will be cleaned <br />regularly and maintained in good repair. All moving parts will <br />be securely fastened or covered when not in use. The use of PPE <br />will be required around any heavy equipment and will include hard <br />hats, steel toe boots and eye protection. Hearing protection <br />such as ear plugs will also be available. In areas where <br />operating heavy equipment can create a chemical or health hazard, <br />appropriate protective clothing and respirator protection will <br />also be used. <br />3.2.2 Electrical Hazards <br />All electrical equipment <br />be properly grounded. <br />electrical equipment and <br />condition. Any portable <br />removal operation will <br />electrical power lines <br />have been de -energized. <br />to be used during field activities will <br />Only qualified persons will work on <br />all equipment will be maintained in safe <br />or movable towers involved in this UST <br />be located a minimum of 10 feet from <br />(50,000 volts or less) unless such lines <br />Utility companies (such as PG&E) and/or <br />