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5.0 Hazard Communication Procedures <br /> 5.1 Hazard Communication Procedures <br /> The purpose of hazard communication (Employee Right-to-Know) is to ensure that the hazards of all <br /> chemicals located at this field project site are communicated according to AMS-710-01-PR-00400 and 29 <br /> CFR 1926.59 to all APTIM personnel and APTIM subcontractors. Personnel must follow the hazard <br /> communication procedures listed in Sections 4.2.1 and 4.2.2 when handling corrosive materials. Each <br /> site/project must develop a Hazard Communication plan following the template AMS- 710-01-FM-00403 <br /> found in Appendix D. <br /> 5.2 Contaminants of Concern Profile <br /> See Table 4 for a summary profile of the hazards and control measures to follow for the COC.This profile <br /> is based on recent site history and site characterization. For more detailed and specific information, <br /> always refer to the SDS or equivalent information for the compound (see Appendix D). <br /> 5.2.1 Corrosive Material Handling Procedures <br /> Corrosive materials include acids and bases. They are extremely corrosive materials with a variety of <br /> uses. Acids include nitric acid and sulfuric acids. Bases include sodium hydroxide. Observe the following <br /> procedures when working with corrosive materials: <br /> • Wear gloves and eye-splash protection while using acid dispensed from a small dropper bottle <br /> during water sampling. <br /> • Wear a full-face, air-purifying respirator equipped with combination cartridges (organic vapor/acid <br /> gas) as well as Tyvek coveralls and nitrile gloves for large volume applications. <br /> • Have an eyewash bottle and/or portable eyewash station on site. <br /> • Cap all drums after dispensing chemicals. <br /> • Do not add anything into a virgin chemical drum, including unused product. <br /> • Avoid mixing strong acids and bases. Consult HSM for task-specific evaluation. If mixing is <br /> necessary, do it slowly.Avoid vapors or fumes that are generated. <br /> • When diluting acids, add the acid to water in small quantities and mix cautiously. <br /> — When diluting bases, add water to the base in small quantities and mix cautiously. <br /> 5-1 <br />