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LEA Advisory #46 - Evaluation of Employee Health Risk from Open Tire Burning Page 8 of 8 <br /> • No eating, drinking, or smoking at the site, except in designated areas. <br /> • Seal all nonreusable contaminated materials generated during the field activity and dispose of <br /> them on site. Contaminated reusable equipment should be bagged and returned to the field shop <br /> for decontamination. <br /> Conclusion <br /> There are potential health hazards associated with open tire burning. Tire combustion poses an <br /> inhalation and dermal exposure risk for employees at the site. Airborne emission information, <br /> especially in the smoke plume, has shown the presence of high concentrations of carbon monoxide <br /> and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH). Heavy metals contamination of zinc and lead may <br /> present a dermal problem. Prior to performing field activities, Board staff should consult with the <br /> Health and Safety Officer and/or program staff. The information provided in this document is <br /> intended to supplement the information provided in the Board's Field Health and Safety Program <br /> (Policy 1095-003). <br /> If you have any questions please contact Diane Kihara at (916) 255-3300. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> Dorothy Rice, Deputy Director <br /> Permitting and Enforcement Division <br /> LEA A(tvisoriesHorne ■ <br /> age <br /> •-•- California.Integrated Waste Management <br /> .... <br /> U:: .1 LEA Support Services <br /> M <br /> EN (916)255-3825 <br /> n... <br /> .��� jseeovia@ciwmb.ca.gov <br /> Last updated: December 24, 1997 <br /> http://www.ciwmb.ca.gov/pe/advisory/46/46.htm <br /> http://www.ciwmb.ca.gov/pe/advisory/46/46.htm 8/11/98 <br />