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8.0 - STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES The following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) will be applied to each location and activity where work is performed on a hazardous chemical site. As hazards increase or decrease on the Site, the applicability of each SOP must be determined by the SSHO with the approval of any changes by the Project Manager or the RSC. 8.1 Personnel Precautions Eating, drinking, chewing gum or tobacco, smoking, and any practice that increases the probability of hand-to-mouth transfer and ingestion of material is prohibited in the exclusion and contamination reduction zone or in any area known to be contaminated. When decontamination procedures for outer garments are in effect, the entire body should be thoroughly washed as soon as possible after the protective garment is removed. Contact with contaminated or suspected contaminated surfaces should be avoided. When possible, do not walk through puddles, leachate, or discolored surfaces; kneel on the ground; or lean, sit, or place equipment on drums, containers, or the ground. Medicines and alcohol can increase the effects from exposure to toxic chemicals. Personnel should not take prescribed drugs at hazardous waste operations where the potential for absorption, inhalation, or ingestion of toxic substances exists unless specifically approved by a qualified physician. Alcoholic beverage intake should be minimized or avoided. All personnel must be familiar with Standard Operating Procedures and any additional instructions and information contained in this HASP. All visitors and subcontractors will read the HASP before entering the Site. All personnel will be aware of symptoms for heat or cold stress. All personnel will be familiar with the chemicals used on-site and the associated hazards as described in each respective MSDS. The MSDS for the chemicals on-site will be available and located in the company vehicle. 8.2 Operations All personnel going to the Site must be adequately trained and thoroughly briefed on anticipated hazards, equipment, safety practices, emergency procedures, and communications. Personnel on the Site must use the Buddy System when engaged in Level C work as specified in ATC Policy No. 35 (Hazwoper). The purpose of the Buddy System is to provide rapid assistance to employees in the event of an emergency. Visual contact must be maintained between pairs of Site and safety personnel. Entry team members should remain close to assist each other during emergencies. Personnel should practice unfamiliar operations before the actual procedure. HASP Level III Rev. 01 — (June 11,2007) 8-1