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3-8 <br /> <br />Forward Resource Recovery Facility SWT Engineering <br /> Transfer/Processing Report - July 2014 <br />z:\projects\allied waste\forward\resource recovery facility\5 yr permit rvw 2013-14\tpr 2014\text\sec3.doc <br /> <br />Waste and Emergency Response Course. The course emphasizes familiarity with the types <br />of containers and labels typically used for hazardous wastes and other hazardous materials. <br />The course is repeated annually and all new employees are enrolled in the course at the <br />earliest available class after their hire. In addition, personnel are trained in cardiopulmonary <br />resuscitation, first-aid, and respirator use. Highly visible signs, stating that no hazardous <br />wastes are accepted, are located at the site entrance and office trailer. <br />Results of the hazardous waste load checking program, including the quantities and types of <br />hazardous wastes or other unpermitted wastes found in the waste stream and disposition of <br />these wastes are reported to the LEA on a quarterly basis as specified in the current SWFP. <br />Any incident related to hazardous or unpermitted wastes are included in the site’s Special <br />Occurrence Log, also in accordance with the SWFP. <br />3.1.9 Personnel Health and Safety Program (14 CCR, Section 17408.7) <br />In accordance with 14 CCR, Section 17408.7, the operator has prepared a Site Health and <br />Safety Plan in accordance with SB 198 (Injury and Illness Prevention Program [IIPP]). This <br />Plan is maintained at RRF main administration office and is also included as Appendix D. <br />All personnel directly involved with the operation of the facility are equipped and required to <br />use proper footwear. Safety equipment, such as hard hats, steel toe boots, gloves, hearing <br />protection, orange safety vests, and safety glasses are provided. Safety glasses (or goggles), <br />ear plugs, and disposable respirators or dust masks are required when performing any task <br />that could produce flying particles or excessive noise levels. Appropriate gloves are provided <br />and required when handling materials with sharp or jagged edges which may result in <br />lacerations. In addition, heavy equipment operators use radios to communicate constantly <br />with ground crew personnel to minimize any possible incident. <br />Industrial first aid kits are available at various areas of the MRF. A portable eyewash is <br />located in the locker area of the maintenance area. Additionally, a decontamination shower <br />is located in the maintenance area with a 250-gallon capacity. Hand washing facilities and <br />liquid hand soap are provided and their use is required for personal hygiene. <br />3.1.10 Wastewater Disposal <br />There is no on site wash water generated. The tipping area is swept instead of washed down. <br />There is no drainage leaving the RRF building. <br />3.2 Station Controls <br />3.2.1 Drainage Control (14 CCR, Section 17407.3) <br />In accordance with 14 CCR, Section 17407.3, the facility was designed with drainage <br />control features as follows: