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3-13 3.2.6 Protection of Users (14 CCR, Section 17408.8) In accordance with 14 CCR, Section 17408.8, the station is operated in such a manner so as to minimize contact between users, wastes, and transfer operations. The RRF is not open to the public. The equipment operator and general laborers oversee the unloading of all incoming loads in such a way as to reduce potentially dangerous situations from occurring. Visitors to the site are required to park in a designated parking areas to avoid circulation conflict with facility traffic, operations and other facility vehicles or equipment. Signs specifying rules of the facility, which protect users of the facility are discussed in Section 3.3.3. Personal safety equipment is provided to all personnel. First aid kits and eye wash kits are available at the facility. Fire extinguishers are strategically located in the facility. The firefighting equipment is discussed in Section 3.3.6. The site's Emergency Action Plan, which is part of the site Health and Safety Plan (Appendix D) outlines procedures in case of an emergency evacuation and provides an evacuation map, which is posted in several conspicuous areas at the facility for public and company personnel access. 3.2.7 Vector, Bird and Animal Control (14 CCR, Section 17410.4) In accordance with 14 CCR, Section 17410.4, the operator will continue to institute measures to control or prevent the propagation, harborage and attraction of flies, rodents or other vectors and animals, and to minimize bird attraction. The operations management is responsible for maintaining effective vector control and has and will continue to implement a Vector Control Plan as discussed in this section and included in Appendix E-2. The majority of waste handling activities are conducted in the partially enclosed RRF building (open on one side). Daily removal of solid wastes and keeping the storage of waste overnight to a minimum will minimize the presence of rodents and insects. In addition, recyclables, such as glass and aluminum cans, that are stored overnight are kept on the tipping floor to deter vectors, birds, and rodents. Potential vectors, such as rodents, birds, and insects, are not expected to be a problem at the facility. The Site Manager at the facility performs a vector inspection on a daily basis for signs of any vectors. Housekeeping The primary deterrent in eliminating the potential for vectors is through implementation of effective operating procedures. Materials brought to the facility are handled at the designated unloading areas. All wastes or residuals are removed within 24 hours of receipt. Good housekeeping practices are employed to avoid creating a food source. Station maintenance describes cleaning and housekeeping activities at the facility (see Section 3.1.2). To discourage the potential for insect and bird development, ponding water will not be allowed. Forward Resource Recovery Facility SWT Engineering Transfer/Processing Report-November 2014 z:\projects\allied waste\forward\resource recovery facility\5 yr permit rvw 2013-14\tpr 2014\text\sec3.doc