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SITE-SPECIFIC HEALTH AND SAFETY PLAN FOR PHASE II ENVIRONMENTAL SITE ASSESSMENT Emergency Response July 7, 2023 1.5 EMERGENCY RESPONSE PROCEDURES: INJURY OR ILLNESS If an injury or illness occurs, take the following action: • Stop Work, stabilize the situation, and secure the site. • Administer First Aid for the person immediately using a first aid and blood-borne pathogens kit. • Determine if emergency response (fire/ambulance) is necessary. If so, call appropriate emergency response numbers on closest available phone. Provide the location of the injured person and other details as requested. Drive the individual to the hospital only if it makes sense. • If emergency decontamination is required: o Immediately remove contaminated personal protective equipment(PPE) or clothing. o If possible, wash contaminated area with mild soap and water. o Use eyewash station if necessary. o Personnel assisting the contaminated individual will don the proper PPE to avoid unnecessary exposures. • For all injuries or illness, even minor cuts, scratches, and bruises, notify the SHSO immediately. The SHSO is responsible for initiating incident reporting procedures immediately after the victim(s)/site have been stabilized. The SHSO will assume responsibility during a medical emergency until more qualified emergency response personnel arrive at the site as needed. • As promptly as possible following an injury or illness, ensure appropriate notification has been made to the family of the individual involved. • Please see Section 1.6 for incident reporting procedures. 1.5.1 Injuries or Illnesses Requiring Hospital Service WITHOUT Ambulance Service Injuries or illnesses requiring hospital service without ambulance services include minor lacerations, minor sprains, etc. The following procedures will be taken immediately: • The SHSO will ensure prompt transportation of the injured person to a physician or hospital. • A representative of Stantec will drive the injured employee to the medical facility and remain at the facility until the employee is ready to return. Stantec 1.2