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APP/SSHP Soil Excavation at California National Guard Armory Lodi, California Recognition - Employees who have been exposed to site contaminants without the use of respiratory protection will report the exposure to their supervisor and the SSHO. Employees who feel they are suffering symptoms of exposure to site contaminants or have suffered an injury will also report to their supervisor immediately. Employees should observe each other for signs and symptoms of exposure to site contaminants and other environmental stress. Such signs may include: • Skin discoloration; • Excessive perspiration; • Lack of coordination; • Staggered gait; • Sleepiness/dizziness/drowsiness; • Incorrect responses; • Irritable or irrational behavior; and • Employees should also report all injuries, even ones they consider minor. Response- If an injury occurs due to an accident or exposure to a hazardous substance, the SSHO will be immediately notified by radio. The SSHO will be given all appropriate information concerning the nature and cause of the injury so that treatment preparations can be initiated. The OTIE PM will be informed and will investigate the cause of the injury and make any necessary changes in work procedures. Personnel Injury in the EZ— Upon the notification of an injury in the EZ, work activities shall cease and an assessment of the injured person will be performed. If it is a site emergency, all personnel will assemble at the pre-designated safe area on the egress route. If it is a local problem, the personnel in that work area will evacuate to the decontamination zone. If the injured party(s) can be evacuated without further injury, they will be brought out immediately. Otherwise, a stretcher will be obtained from emergency response providers to evacuate the injured party(s). The nature of the injury will be evaluated and the affected person will be decontaminated to the highest extent possible prior to movement to the support zone. The appropriate first aid will be administered and contact will be made for an ambulance with the designated medical facility (if required). No persons will re-enter the EZ or work area until the cause of injury or symptoms is determined. If the injury is the result of chemical exposure, an assessment of potential airborne contaminant concentration will be performed using field instrumentation. Rescue will be done in a level of protection appropriate for the anticipated airborne contaminant concentrations. Emergency decontamination procedures will be followed. These procedures will be given to the local ambulance and emergency room personnel. NOTE: Since this project is a Level D PPE project, chemical contamination is considered unlikely. OTIE 46