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similar sites and visual monitoring of incoming waste streams will be used by the PM or his designee <br /> to develop an estimate of the relative concentrations of vapors likely to be present in the breathing <br /> zone. Simultaneously, the work area may be monitored for volatile organic concentrations using an <br /> Organic Vapor Meter (OVM), hydrocarbon surveyor, Colorimetric Tube Detector or other suitable <br /> means to determine the total concentration of organic vapor present. From this measured value, <br /> estimates of the concentrations of specific chemicals will be made. If any of these estimated values <br /> exceed 50% of the PEL for that particular chemical, an order will be given to affected personnel to <br /> wear appropriate respirators. If indicated organic vapor concentrations exceed 1,000 ppm, the use of <br /> an air-purifying respirator will not be appropriate and personnel shall withdraw from the site. <br /> Stericycle protective equipment requirements combined with the requirement to wash arms, face, and <br /> hands before eating or smoking curtails the possibility of exposure. The PM will also observe <br /> operations and will caution the crewmembers to be aware of the initial symptoms of chemical <br /> exposure. A crewmember shall be evacuated immediately if these initial symptoms exist: <br /> • Irritation to the eyes, nose, and throat <br /> • Coughing and labored breathing <br /> • Irritating or burning sensation to the skin <br /> 9.6 UNEXPECTED/DANGEROUS MATERIALS <br /> Unacceptable Wastes <br /> Residents and CESQGs will be notified and are notified that the following wastes shall not be brought to the <br /> facility: <br /> * Radioactive wastes <br /> * Infectious medical wastes (except sharps) <br /> * Explosives <br /> If radioactive, infectious, or explosive, are brought to the facility and are determined to be unsafe for further <br /> transport in a vehicle that is not registered for hazardous waste transport, efforts will be made to handle them <br /> to the extent feasible rather than chance the illegal and unsafe disposal of the material. These "unacceptable <br /> wastes" will be managed in accordance with all applicable state and federal regulations. (Refer to Section 2.5 <br /> and subsections for procedures for managing unacceptable wastes.) <br /> Prior agreements are established with a law enforcement bomb squad to handle explosive wastes as is <br /> outlined in the Emergency Response Plan Section 3.0. The facility contracts with a local medical <br /> waste company to handle any accepted medical wastes. Any radioactive wastes that are received will <br /> be handled by a certified radioactives waste hauler. <br /> • RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL <br /> Commonly identified by: Visual and Geiger Counter <br /> Handling Procedures: Most radioactive materials encountered at HHW <br /> collections are beta emitters and can be isolated in a <br /> small metal drum. <br /> Disposal EMC/Thomas Gray and Associates <br /> Page 23 of 41 <br />