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• <br /> 5.0 HAZARD EVALUATION <br /> Hazardous waste saes pose a multitude of health and safety concerns which could result <br /> in serious injury or death These hazards are a function of the nature of the site as well as <br /> a consequence of the work being performed They include <br /> ❑ Chemical exposure <br /> ❑ Fire and explosion <br />' ❑ Oxygen deficiency <br /> ❑ Biologic hazards <br /> ❑ Safety hazards <br /> ❑ Electrical hazards <br /> ❑ Heat stress <br /> ❑ Cold exposure <br /> ❑ Noise <br /> ❑ Ionizing radiation <br /> Several factors distinguish the hazardous waste site environment from other occupational <br /> situations involving hazardous substances One important factor is the uncontrolled <br /> condition of the site Even extremely hazardous substances do not endanger human <br /> health or safety if they are properly handled However, improper control of these <br /> substances can result to a severe threat to site workers and the general public <br /> Another factor is the large variety and number of substances that may be present at a site <br /> Any individual location may contain hundreds or even thousands of chemicals <br /> Frequently, an accurate assessment of all chemical hazards is impossible due to the large <br /> number of substances and the potential interactions among the substances In addition, <br /> the identity of the substances on site is frequently unknown, particularly in the initial <br /> S\BFS\STOCKTON\HSP001► 10/15/99 5-1 <br />