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t <br /> exposure Thorough washing of any exposed body parts and equipment will help protect <br /> against infection <br />�I <br /> ' 5.5 Safety Hazards , <br /> 5 <br /> Hazardous waste saes may contain numerous safety hazards such as <br /> Io ❑ Holes or ditches <br /> ❑ Precariously positioned objects, such as drums or boards that may fall <br /> ❑ Sharp objects, such as nails, metal shavings, and broken glass <br /> ❑ Slippery surfaces <br />' ❑ Steep grades <br /> lie ❑ Uneven terrain <br /> ❑ Unstable surfaces, such as walls that may cave in or flooring that may give <br /> way <br /> Some safety hazards are a function of the work itself For example, manual Gifting, <br /> loading, and unloading of equipment and materials pose potential hazards Proper lifting <br />' techniques will be used, and personnel will not be allowed to lift loads exceeding a <br /> maximum of 60 pounds per person Protective equipment can impair a worker's agility, <br />` hearing, vision, which can result in an increased risk of an accident <br /> I. Accidents involving physical hazards can directly inure workers and can create <br /> additional hazards, for example, increased chemical exposure due to damaged protective <br /> equipment, or danger of explosion caused by the mixing of chemicals Site personnel <br /> should constantly look out for potential safety hazards, and should immediately inform <br /> their supervisors of any new hazards so that mitigative action can be taken <br /> 1 <br /> r- <br /> LS\BFS\STOCKTON\HSP001] 10/15/99 5-7 <br />