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West Side Market Site Health and Safety Plan 2/26/2018 Page 8 of 9 Personal Protective Equipment Failure: If any site worker experiences a failure or alteration of protective equipment that affects worker's protection, that person shall immediately proceed to the nearest staging area to repair or replace the damaged equipment. The person shall not return to the work area until the protective equipment is repaired or replaced. If the equipment cannot be repaired or replaced, the worker will proceed to the primary staging area specified by the Site Safety Officer or leave the site. Other Equipment Failure: If any other equipment on site fails to operate properly, the Site Safety Officer shall be notified and then determine the effect of this failure on continuing operations on site. If the failure affects the safety of personnel or prevents completion of the work plan tasks, all personnel shall leave the work area until the situation is evaluated and appropriate actions taken. EMERGENCY MEDICAL INFORMATION FOR SPECIFIC HAZARDS PRESENT: Hazard — Acid Exposure Symptoms of Exposure — Hydrofluoric Acid (Diluted) : Delayed effects. Severe Bone Pain Sulfuric Acid: Tingling, itching, and burning. First Aid - Hydrofluoric Acid: Rinse effected area for 5 minutes. Apply calcium glutamate. Sulfuric — Flush with Clean water for 20 minutes. Please see attached Hydrofluoric Acid Brochure for additional information. Hazard - Heat stress Sy=toms of Exposure - Acute: Dizziness, headache, nausea, dryness of the mouth, reduced mental ability, elevated body temperature, chills, and clamminess. First Aid - Move person to a shaded, cool area. Wet person down with cool water. Wetting the head with quantities of cool water will help reduce body temperature. Have person drink cool water. Seek medical attention for severe cases. Hazard - Particulate inhalation Symptoms of Exposure - Acute: Nose and throat irritation, congestion, coughing, shortness of breath, asphyxiation. First Aid - Remove person to fresh air. Hazard - Sun burn, eye burn Symptoms of Exposure - Acute: Pain and discomfort of exposed area, eye irritation, leads to heat stress. First Aid - Remove person from sunlight, flush effected area with cool, clean water. If a minor skin burn, apply first aid cream. If severe, seek medical attention. In all on-site emergency situations, work shall not resume until: • The conditions resulting in the emergency have been corrected. • The hazards have been reassessed. The Site Safety Plan has been reviewed. Site personnel have been briefed on any changes to the Health & Safety Plan. The Site Health & Safety Officer shall critique the emergency response and follow-up.