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. Gasoline. Gasoline is a crux of hydrocarbons, chiefly of the methane series having 6 to 12 carbon atoms per molecule It is a severe skin irritant with systemic effects by ingestion It is combustible when exposed to heat or flame and can react with oxidizing materials The vapor is also moderately explosive when exposed to heat or flame OSHA exposure limits are currently set at 300 ppm 5. Physical Hazards Potential health and safety hazards that may be encountered during tasks are the following • Heavy equipment, • Noise, • Slips, trips and falls, • Electrical sources, • Temperature stresses, and • Open Excavations To prevent or reduce the risk of hazards, use the buddy system to assist and monitor each other, wear proper protective clothing and equipment, replenish body fluids regularly, and maintain a clean work area The location of all underground pipes, electrical conductors, fuel lines, water and sewer lines must be determined prior to any work All lines must be de energized, locked-out or blinded where feasible Any equipment, including earth moving equipment, or other heavy machinery, will be operated in strict compliance with the manufacturer's instructions, specifications and limitations as well as any applicable regulations The operator is responsible for inspecting the equipment daily to ensure that it is functioning properly and safely The use of heavy equipment may generate noise levels above the Cal/OSHA PEL for noise of 90 dBA for an 8-hr TWA if loud noise is present or normal conversation becomes difficult, hearing protection in the form of ear plugs, or equivalent, will be required Workers wearing protective clothing may experience varying degrees of heat stress All project participants will be trained to recognize the forms of heat stress and their associated symptoms Workers will be required to maintain adequate levels of body fluids before and during work activities at the site 4