PR0535342 - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

AUG-13--1993 08:--'a FRCUI PUBLIC HEALTH 'uu -14 liV I CU�=H I CU )MID I C 1'U111 I V 7.G17446_'+bL-) C' LEA Advisory #46 Novembc. 6, 1997 page 7 of 8 routes of exposure. and what job iu;tivitic_ will lx performed at the s'stc. T 0 prve.it potential sxposure and to control exposure to;hazards, the measures listed below shall be considered. • C�:I�uyt preplanning to idontlfy safety prcCAutiuns prior to responding to a site 4r perform ino. field activities. Avoid bring in close proxt icY to the fire. • Always select a safe Place to observe. • Do not touch or attempt to collect ash,or of soil,burl?aor debris of any kind Wat=t appropriate personai protective equipment. • Select personal protective equ'rrment based oa the hazards that will be ei=untcmd while at;tie site. Consult with the Healt.`t and Safety Officer and/or program staff. • Use proper respirstorx equipment to prevent tnhaiation of airborne hazards when appropriate. • Never put notebooks,or other equipment down in contanifiWed areas. • Avoid the sracke plume. Stand upwind and out of the smoke Plume area. s At Voiri a4h'duet clnu&%.runoff,pymlytic oils, MM substance. • Avoid walking is the burn site waste. • Observe site conditions and wind MTOCTion- • keep vehicles away and upwind of all hazards and avoid contaminating the interior ofvehictes_ • A 4d hand or body contact with contaminated materials or arty contanmirjated surfaces. Ovoid touching eyes.Wase,or mouth with or without gloved bands, •• Decontaminate when leaving the site; wash hands and f=. • No eating,drinking,or smoking at tfte site,except in designated arzas_ • Seal all nonreusaflle contaminated rtmatesials genatated during th, field activity and dispose of them on site. Contaminated reusteoic 1;9aiFrr1cnt sltuuld 1Jc lx �i attd s�tur,med fire fcld shop for decontamination. Conclusion There are l+nsennal health ha7arrte asasciated with aper fire burning. Tire;orrmintsvon Poses an inhalation and dental exposure risk fcr employees at the site. Airborne emission information,especially in the smoke pluru+e,tmasshnsvn itse.presencs afhi ror tuatia of cat aa�uaroside.and wlycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons(PAII). Scavy mctals contamination of zinc and lead may present a d=ial problem. prior to performing field activities, Board staff should consult with the Health and Safety Officer and/or program staff. Tae information provided in this d4curnent:s intended to suppletnent the information provided in the Bo8rd's Field Health srfd Safety Vrogrilm(t'alicy 109ti-003)•