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�1 5.3 Ingestion Hazardous materials may be carried to the mouth by hand when eating, drinking, chewing gum or tobacco, or smoking Therefore, these activities are prohibited during and after work until contaminated clothing has been removed Furthermore, liquids will not be syphoned by mouth under any circumstances Hands and face must be thoroughly washed upon leaving the work area and before eating, drinking, or any other ingestion occurs Medically prescribed drugs used by personnel during field activities where the potential for inhalation, absorption, or ingestion of toxic substances exists should be used only after consultation with a quali;ied physician 5.4 Eye Contact The eyes may be harmed by chemicals in solid, liquid, or vapor form Irritant effects vary in degree from mild to severe The following precautions to avoid eye injury will be taken when at the site • Do not rub eyes while working • Do not wear contact lenses when working or while wearing contaminated gloves or other contaminated clothing r • Safety goggles or glasses (without side perforations) may be required by the site engineer or geologist 6.0 EMERGENCIES The following procedure should be used in the event of an accident (physical in exposure to toxic materials Jm'Y ore� ) 1. Remove the injured or exposed person(s) from immediate danger 2. Render FIRST AID if necessary. 3 Call AMBULANCE [911] for transport to local hospital These first three steps should be followed even if there is no apparent serious injury.. EMERGENCY NUMBERS AND THE FASTEST ROUTE TO THE NEAREST HOSPITAL SHALL BE READILY AVAILABLE ON SITE AND ARE INCLUDED WITH THIS DOCUMENT 4 Relocate other on-site personnel to a safe place until the Project Manager determines that it is sate for work to resume S Steps to prevent a recurrence of the accident Should be implemented immediately . I&AL BRUNSING AS, OC RTES, INC If