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• Move the person to the support area. <br /> The SS/SHSO, or approved designee, shall transport the injured person to the Core Health <br /> Services medical facility. <br /> In the event of a chemical exposure,the following procedures shall be followed: <br /> Skin Contact: <br /> — Flush with water <br /> — Remove clothing, flush skin <br /> — Obtain prompt medical attention, as necessary <br /> Inhalation: <br /> — Remove the person from the area <br /> — Administer first aid/CPR,as needed <br /> — Obtain immediate medical attention <br /> Ingestion: <br /> — Contact the Poison Control Center for immediate treatment, then obtain immediate <br /> medical attention <br /> — Inducing vomiting may cause further injury to the victim; follow instructions from <br /> the SDS and/or Poison Control Center <br /> Eye Contact: <br /> — Flush eyes immediately with water for a minimum of 15 minutes <br /> — Obtain immediate medical attention <br /> 8.5 Fire Control <br /> A 2-A:IO-B:C fire extinguisher will be kept at the field office and each work site, at a minimum. <br /> A 5-B:C fire extinguisher shall be mounted on all heavy equipment and vehicles. In the event of <br /> a fire or explosion at the site, the following actions shall be implemented: <br /> • Evacuate all personnel to a safe location upwind or crosswind of the incident. Contact the SS <br /> /PM. <br /> • Concurrently with the above, contact the local fire department, as appropriate. <br /> If personnel are present who have had training in the use of fire extinguishers, use available fire <br /> extinguishers to extinguish small fires, if the fire can be safely extinguished. Personnel routinely <br /> working at the site should be trained in the use of fire extinguishers. <br /> Alert the local hospital of the possibility of fire victims, as appropriate. <br /> Document the incident in the field logbook and follow the procedures for incident reporting. <br /> 8-5 <br />