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4.0 Hazard Control Program 4.1 General Practices Specific measures have been established to prevent unauthorized entry into the work areas ' and to protect those authorized entrance from recognized safety and health hazards. 4.1.1 Buddy System t Project staffing during hazardous waste operations shall meet the requirements and intent of the "buddy system," as outlined below. ' • At least two persons are required to be at the work area when work is conducted in the exclusion zone which might result in worker contamination. • The Project FC, or qualified designee, is permitted in the work area without a buddy when his/her role is limited to administrative duties or other tasks presenting no potential chemical exposure or other significant hazard. However, notification to the PM is required prior to and after entry. ' • Client representatives or subcontractors may serve as observers when a second rr worker is not available. The buddy system is a method of organizing employees into work groups and is designed to provide those employees with assistance when needed. Each employee in a work group is designated to be observed by at least one other person. Assignment of designated partners should take place during the Tailgate Safety Meeting (TSM). The responsibility of the buddy is to: ' Provide assistance if needed; • Maintain line of sight contact or verbal contact with workers in the CRZ; • Observe for signs of chemical or physical trauma or heat/cold stress such as: - changes in complexion and skin discoloration, - changes in coordination or demeanor, ' - excessive saliva and pupillary response, - changes in speech pattern; • Periodically verify the integrity of all protective clothing; and ' • Notify the Project FC if emergency help is needed. ' Entry to or exit from the EZ under the conditions described earlier without a designated partner is prohibited. MZ(O-%-09A4/Usr/94-0064 4-1