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5.1.25 Static Electricity/Transfer of Flammable Liquids Observe the following procedures and practices regarding static electricity when transferring flammable liquids: • Do not create static discharge in flammable atmosphere. • Electrically bond and ground pumps,transfer vessels,tanks, drums,bailers,and probes when moving flammable liquids. • Electrically bond and ground vacuum trucks and the tanks they are emptying. • Do not splash fill containers with flammable liquids. • Pour flammable liquids slowly and carefully. Two Fire extinguishers(2A20: BC)must be available,charged, inspected, and readily accessible. 5.1.26 Wells Observe the following procedures and practices for well installation,well development,well abandonment,well gauging,well bailing, and soil/groundwater sampling: • Wear appropriate PPE to avoid skin,eye,and inhalation contact with contaminated groundwater and/or soil. • Stand upwind when conducting tasks and minimize possible inhalation exposure, especially when first opening monitoring wells. • Conduct air monitoring to determine level of respiratory protection. Use engineering controls such as portable air movers to draw away or blow away chemical vapors. 5.1.27 Insects/Spiders Observe the following procedures and practices regarding insects/spiders: • Tuck pants into socks. • Wear long sleeves. • Use insect repellent. • Avoid contact by always looking ahead to where walking, standing, sitting, lean-ing, grabbing, lifting,or reaching into. • Check for signs of insect/spider bites, such as redness,swelling, and flu-like symptoms. 5.1.28 Ticks Observe the following procedures and practices regarding ticks: • Do not detach a tick with bare fingers—bacteria from a crushed tick may be able to penetrate even unbroken skin. Use fine-tipped tweezers. • Grip the tick as close to skin as possible and gently pull it straight away from until it releases its hold. 5-15