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9.0 DECONTAMINATION PROCEDURES <br /> A high-pressure steam cleaner will be used for decontamination. Shovels, auger flights, and other <br /> equipment can be decontaminated by brushing them under a water rinse.and/or steam cleaning. <br /> Waste and spent decontamination solutions will be properly contained. <br /> Boots and gloves will be cleaned with a stiff bristle brush, soap, and water, and Tyvek coveralls <br /> will be discarded in a provided container. <br /> 10.0 SAFE WORK PRACTICES <br /> The following general guidelines are presented: <br /> 1) Eating, drinking, chewing gum, or tobacco and smoking are prohibited in the <br /> contaminated or potentially contaminated area or where the possibility for the <br /> transfer of contamination exists. <br /> 2) Avoid contact with potentially contaminated substances. Do not walk through <br /> puddles,pools, mud, etc. Avoid, whenever possible,kneeling on the ground, <br /> leaning or sitting on equipment or ground. Do not place monitoring equipment on <br /> potentially contaminated surfaces. <br /> 3) Field crew members should remain aware of potentially dangerous situations in <br /> which they should not become involved(such as presence of strong, irritating or <br /> nauseating odors). <br /> 4) Prevent, to the extent possible, spillage. In the event that &spillage occurs, <br /> contain liquid if possible. <br /> 5) Prevent splashing of the contaminated materials. <br /> 6) The number of personnel and equipment in the contaminated area should be <br /> minimized but only to the extent consistent with workforce requirements of safe <br /> site operations. <br /> 7) Wastes generated during BSK and/or subcontractor activities at the site will be <br /> drummed and remain the responsibility property owner. <br /> 8) Personal protective equipment will be used as specified and required. <br /> During drilling and sampling activities, the following standard safety procedures shall be <br /> employed: <br /> 1) Drilling and sampling equipment should be cleaned before proceeding to the drill <br /> site. <br /> 2) At the drill or sampling site, sampling equipment should be cleaned after each <br /> use. <br /> 3) Work in "cleaner" areas should be conducted first where practical. <br /> 4) The minimum number of personnel necessary to achieve the objectives shall be <br /> within 25 feet of the drilling or sampling activity. <br /> 5) If emergency and backup subcontracted personnel are at the site, they should <br /> remain 25 feet from the drilling or sampling activity,where.practical. <br /> A-7 <br />