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zone, and the potential for contaminants to be blown or splashed form the site activity. When this boundary is determined, it will be marked; and than only individuals approved by the SSHO can enter this zone. During subsequent site operations, the boundary may be modified/adjusted, as additional information becomes available. The tank pit area shall be considered the exclusion zone for the project. In addition to this, the piping trenches and dispenser islands shall be included in the exclusion zone until old dispensers and piping are removed, and after new piping and dispensers are installed and filled with product. An Equipment Decontamination Area must be established for each Exclusion Zone. It may be part of the Exclusion Zone, outside of the zone, or both. Equipment, such as sampling devices, which must be decontaminated before being reused in an Exclusion Zone, may be decontaminated in the Exclusion Zone. Equipment, such as hand auger, will be decontaminated in a relatively uncontaminated area in a Contamination Reduction Zone before leaving the controlled area. Protective equipment worn in Exclusion Zones must also be worn in equipment decontamination areas. One or more areas shall be designated for decontamination of personnel. Because personal decontamination will be required before rest breaks, lunch, leaving the site at the end of the work shift, and entering the Support Zone to coordinate activities with other personnel. A Support Zone is a relatively clean area where support equipment and facilities are located. The Support Zone is best if stationed upwind of the exclusion or disturbance area(s). The level of protection while performing tasks at the site will be dependent upon known and/or suspected contaminants and job hazards to be encountered during the progress of the 5/21/09 revision 5 11