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Activity: Vapor Sampling <br />Page 1 of 4 ACTIVITY HAZARD ANALYSIS 02 Vapor Sampling <br />Reviewed By: Analyzed By/Date: <br />Principal Steps Potential Hazards Recommended Controls <br /> Collect vapor samples from <br />contaminated areas. <br />Chemical exposure (inhalation) • PPE Level D: safety toe boots, protective gloves (nitrile), safety <br />glasses. Wear hard hats where there are overhead hazards or <br />overhead flying object hazards. <br /> Hazards common to all field activities. Overhead hazards and overhead flying <br />object hazards <br />• Wear ANSI approved hard hat in those locations where overhead <br />hazards are present. <br />Slip/trip/fall • Wear safety toe boots, review incident avoidance as part of daily <br />safety tailgate talk. <br />noise exposure • Wear appropriate hearing protection (ear plugs or ear muffs). <br />Biting insects • Review known insect hazards and avoidance techniques at <br />tailgate safety meetings. <br />• Personnel with insect allergy that could lead to anaphylactic shock <br />should inform Field Team Leader, SS HO, and team members <br />before beginning work. <br />• Check work area for insect nests and take appropriate action to <br />clear (get prior approval if using insecticides near wells). <br />• Inspect well vaults and other dark enclosed spaces for spider <br />nests before touching. <br /> Sample collection at locations near <br />roadways <br />Traffic hazards • Use traffic cones or other suitable barriers to alert traffic to worker <br />activity and establish work zone; wear traffic safety vests. Post <br />traffic watch if necessary. <br /> Equipment decontamination (decon). Chemical exposure hazard (direct <br />contact) <br />• Use non-toxic laboratory-grade detergents; Minimize need for <br />decontamination by using dedicated and/or disposable equipment. <br /> Open well box, monitor VOCs in well <br />box atmosphere, monitor breathing <br />zone. <br />Chemical exposure hazard, inhalation • Stand upwind from well head; monitor breathing zone first using <br />appropriate, calibrated meter with alarm; continually or periodically <br />check breathing zone levels during activity. <br />• Follow SSHP Section 9.0 for action levels to determine if <br />respiratory protection is needed.