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r ,l J 9.5.1 ACCIDENTS AND INJURIES Ir I The following response procedures should not be considered inflexible. Every accident presents a unique hazard that must be dealt with by trained personnel working in a calm, controlled manner. In the event of an accidentlunusual event, the prime consideration is to provide the appropriate initial response to assist those in jeopardy without placing additional personnel at unnecessary risk. j I 9.5. 1.1 ACCIDENT/INJURY IN CONTAMINATED AREA -, If a person working in a contaminated area is physically injured, American Red Cross fust aid procedures will be followed. Depending on the severity of the injury, emergency medical response may be sought. If the person can be moved, -, they will be taken to the edge of the site (on a stretcher, if needed) where contaminated clothing will be removed (if possible), emergency first aid administered and transportation to a local emergency medical facility awaited. 9.5.1.2 ACCIDENT/INJURY IN NON-CONTAMINATED AREA - For accidents/injuries in a non contaminated hazardous area, the procedures above should be followed with the exception that the injured individual should not be moved and the removal of contaminated clothing would not be necessary. 9.5.2 CHEMICAL EXPOSURE If the injury to the worker is chemical in nature (e.g., overexposure), the following first aid procedures are generally to be instituted as soon as possible. (� 9.5.2.1 EYE EXPOSURE If contaminated solids or liquids get into the eyes, they will be washed immediately for 15 to 30 minutes at the emergency eyewash station using large amounts of water and lifting the lower and upper lids occasionally. Medical attention ,. ) will be obtained immediately. (Use of contact lenses is not permitted in a designated Exclusion Zone). i— 9.5.2.2 SKIN EXPOSURE If contaminated solid or liquid gets on the skin, the affected area will be promptly washed with soap or mild detergent and water. If contaminated solids or liquids penetrate through the clothing, clothing will be immediately removed and the skin washed with soap or mild detergent and water. Medical attention will be obtained if symptoms warrant j 9.5.2.3 IlVHALATION If a person inhales a large volume of potentially toxic vapors, they will be moved to fresh air at once. If breathing has stopped, artificial respiration will be performed The affected person will be kept warm and at rest. Medical attention will be obtained immediately. L � 9.5.2.4 INGESTION If contaminated soil or liquid is swallowed, medical attention will be obtained immediately. Before first aid is given, the Poison control Center shall be called. %5.3 FIRES Fire extinguisher will be available on-site in support areas and in all vehicles. Fire extinguisher will be 20 lb. ABCs rated. Personnel will he Irained in the proper uu of fire extinguisher, Techniques for smothering fires and emergency evacuation procedures. All personnel will be instructed to summon the local Fire Department if a fire should occur. tj I_