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APP/SSHP Soil Excavation at California National Guard Armory Lodi, California 6.0 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT 6.1 GENERAL Selection of appropriate PPE will be based on the contaminant type(s), concentration(s), and routes of exposure. All potential exposures will be considered in the selection of appropriate protection levels to provide adequate worker protection. The major objectives of the PPE programs are to select appropriate and approved PPE for the hazards; to ensure that the devices are introduced to users with a clear and complete explanation of their protection value and method of proper use; and to assign supervisory responsibility ensuring proper use and continued maintenance of the devices. All workers using respirators will have a yearly qualitative or quantitative respirator fit test and will meet all requirements for use under OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134. Note: respirators are not expected to be needed at this site. Work Mission Duration: November 2009 through September 2010. 6.2 LEVELS OF PROTECTION AND EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS Appropriate PPE will be worn according to pre-determined material exposure levels. The required safety equipment and clothing must be available on site before work is to begin. The following articles constitute Level D equipment, it may be used as appropriate; • Coveralls, (long trousers and shirt), • Work gloves*, • Boots/shoes, chemical-resistant steel toe and shank, • Boots, outer, chemical-resistant (disposable)*, • ANSI rated safety glasses or chemical splash goggles*, • Hard hat, • Hearing protection devices (ear plugs or muffs), • Escape mask*, • Face shield*. The (*) indicates the item may be Optional, as applicable. Used When: • The atmosphere contains no known hazard; and • Work functions preclude splashes, immersion, potential for inhalation, or direct contact with hazard chemicals. Limitations: • This level should not be worn in a known or dedicated "Hot Zone". Note: This project will not have a known or dedicated "Hot Zone". • The atmosphere shall contain at least 19.5% oxygen. • Not acceptable for chemical emergency response. • PPE can be disposed of as general solid waste. • Specific decontamination and disposal procedures for Level D PPE are not designated in this plan as NO chemical contamination is anticipated during site activities. OTI E 20