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Bradhurne, Briller&Johnson,* • Health&Safety Plan 5.0 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES Emergency contacts and phone numbers are presented on the fust page of this HSP. A map to the nearest hospital is provided in Appendix E. A first aid kit shall be readily available(i.e., located the Support Zone)in the case of an injury and all workers shall be informed of its location prior to beginning work. In addition, if potential fire hazards exist, a fire extinguisher shall be on-site. The FSC shall be responsible for ensuring that proper fust aid and safety equipment are available. In the event of an injury, the FSC shall evaluate the nature of the injury, and if determined not to be life threatening, the injured person shall be decontaminated to the extent possible. Appropriate first aid shall be administered and/or the individual shall be transported to a medical facility and/or an ambulance contacted to transport the injured person to the designated hospital,if necessary(see attached map). In the event of overt personal exposure(i.e., skin contact, inhalation and/or ingestion), consult the MSDS (if available)and implement the response procedures as indicated in the following sections: 5.1 Skin Contact Direct contact is one of the primary routes of exposure. Some chemicals may pass through the skin into the bloodstream where they are transported to organs. Absorption into the skin is enhanced by abrasions, cuts, heat, and moisture. If skin contact does occur, remove any contaminated clothing and thoroughly wash the area with soap and water. Consult the specific chemical MSDS for additional first aid procedures and seek medical help if necessary. 5.2 Inhalation Inhalation is one of the primary routes of exposure. Some chemicals, either in a vapor, gaseous or solid state(i.e., adhered to airborne particulates)may enter the body through breathing. If inhalation of a COC(s) occurs, move person upwind from the source, and remove any respiratory protection equipment(if in use). Consult the specific chemical MSDS for additional fust aid procedures and seek medical help if necessary. 5.3 Ingestion Ingestion is one of the primary routes of exposure. Some chemicals may enter the body through the mouth. No equipment should ever be put in the mouth,and eating and drinking are prohibited in the work area. Emergency procedures for the ingestion of specific chemicals vary from chemical to chemical. Consult the specific chemical MSDS for first aid procedures and seek medical help if necessary. 10