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Eye Contact: <br /> • Flush eyes immediately with water for a minimum of 15 minutes <br /> • Obtain immediate medical attention <br /> 10.5 Fire Control <br /> A 2-A:10-B:C fire extinguisher will be kept at the work site, at a minimum. A 5-B:C fire extinguisher shall <br /> be mounted on all heavy machinery and vehicles. In the event of a fire or explosion at the site, the <br /> following actions shall be implemented: <br /> • Evacuate all personnel to a safe location upwind or crosswind of the incident. Contact the <br /> SHSO/PM. <br /> • Concurrently with the above, contact the local fire department, as appropriate. <br /> • If personnel are present who have had training in the use of fire extinguishers, use available fire <br /> extinguishers to extinguish small fires, if the fire can be safely extinguished. Personnel routinely <br /> working at the site should be trained in the use of fire extinguishers. <br /> • Alert the local hospital of the possibility of fire victims, as appropriate. <br /> • Document the incident in the field logbook and follow the procedures for incident reporting. <br /> 10.6 Spill Prevention and Control <br /> This spill prevention and control section sets forth the procedures for the coordination of and response <br /> to potential spills/discharges of fuels, or contaminated water. The responsibilities of site personnel <br /> during spills/discharges have been outlined in Section 10.1. <br /> 10.6.1 Pre-emptive Measures <br /> The following measures shall be taken to minimize the possibility of spills/discharges: <br /> • Site controls are to be maintained so that only authorized personnel have access to work areas. <br /> • Site personnel will be advised of appropriate spill/discharge control measures. <br /> • Appropriate secondary containment structures will be used for storage and transfer of liquid <br /> hazardous materials and wastes on site. <br /> 10-6 <br />