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for retail sale. A portion of the compost is also used as Alternative Daily Cover (ADC) at the existing Forward Landfill. Compost materials are removed from the site as soon as possible. In the event of a fire, fire extinguishers are on all heavy equipment and in the resource recovery facility building. Pressurized water is also available at the resource recovery facility. In addition, the water trucks at the landfill are available for emergencies. 6.6 HEALTH AND SAFETY The following ongoing practices minimize potential health hazards to site operating personnel: • Training and directing all site personnel to identify potentially harmful wastes that may be delivered to the site. • Mandatory asbestos training program to inform asbestos workers of potential health hazards associated with asbestos. • Minimizing the personnel's exposure to wastes that may present a health hazard. • Maintaining on-site first-aid supplies. • Training site personnel in safe operating procedures (including Hazardous Materials [HAZMAT] screening classes as appropriate) and compliance with operating provisions. • Using personnel protective equipment when necessary. • Vehicle speed limit on internal unpaved roads set at 10 mph. Speed limit signs are posted at the landfill entrance facility. A Health and Safety Plan has been prepared for the Forward Landfill and a copy is kept in the office. A copy of the Health and Safety Plan is included in Appendix J. 6.6.1 SANITARY FACILITIES Portable toilets are provided by Delta Sanitation Services and are serviced daily. Two portable toilets are located adjacent to the landfill office, two are located at the transfer station/resource recovery facility, two are in the maintenance yard, Forward Landfill JTD 6-29 J:\Allied\Forward\)TD Amendment\January2006 JTD Amendment\JTD Sec 6 012506 Accept.doc: 5/22/02;Rev. 1:7/2002:Rev.2:4/2003;Rev 3:6/2003;Amendment No.1:1/26/2006 BRYAN A.STIRRAT 6 ASSOCIATES