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r ' 4.2 Specific project S ific practices 4-Z I Handling Drums and Containers Site operations shall be organized to minimize the amount of drum and container movement. All employees involved in the transfer of drums or containers shall be warned of the potential hazards associated with the contents of the drums or containers during tailgate safety meetings Prior to beginning transfer operations. Tailgate safety meetings should also include information on safe handling techniques, including: • Proper lifting techniques; • Procedures and equipment used to minimize sources of ignition during transfer ' operations; and • Positioning of drums and containers to minimize obstruction of the work site. Employees are not to stand upon or work from drums or containers at any time. U.S Department of Transportation (DOT) specified salvage drums or containers and suitable quantities of proper absorbent shall be kept available and utilized in areas where spills, leaks or ruptures may occur Drums or containers that cannot be moved without rupture, leakage or spillage shall be emptied into a sound container using a device classified for the material rbeing transferred 4.2.2 Chemical Hazards During drilling and sampling activities, all personnel will wear appropriate protective clothing whenever the possibility for contact with contaminated soil (see Chapter 5 0) 4.2.3 Drilling Safety While the rig is being positioned and readied for use, the operator must be completely within the operator's area and no one else shall be permitted to touch the rig until it has been secured. Any vehicles bearing drill ngs or stationary equipment should have the wheels chocked and the parking brake set to prevent accidental movement. Pnor to the start of work, the drilling subcontractor will inspect all drilling equipment in the presence of the FC. The inspection will be documented in the field records if field r MW05-09-saUsr/94-ooh3 bk 4-2 1