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Decontamination Procedures
<br /> Drilling and sampling equipment will arrive decontaminated and clean. All downhole soil and groundwater
<br /> sampling equipment(e.g., sampling tubes, split spoons, hand augers, Hydropunch, etc.), tools,purge pumps,water
<br /> level indicators, etc. will be decontaminated before, between, and after use with Alconox or an equivalent
<br /> phosphate-free detergent solution to reduce the risk of cross-contamination. Decontamination of all sampling
<br /> equipment will consist of submerging the equipment in a detergent solution bath and scrubbing it with dedicated
<br /> brushes. The equipment will then be placed in a rinse bath and agitated. A second rinse bath should occur if needed.
<br /> All drilling equipment such as augers and drilling rods should be thoroughly steam cleaned and rinsed.
<br /> Nitrile outer gloves will be worn whenever handling samples, equipment, or any other potentially contaminated
<br /> items. Skin exposed to direct contact with contaminants of concern will be immediately flushed with water.
<br /> Work Zone Delineation
<br /> A 15-foot exclusion zone will be delineated with caution cones as necessary to denote the work zone and area
<br /> restricted to authorized project personnel.
<br /> Traffic Control
<br /> Traffic control is not anticipated to be required for this project.
<br /> Adverse Weather
<br /> The work area will be secured and all personnel will discontinue work at the location and withdraw from the work
<br /> area in the event that adverse weather is encountered(e.g., heavy rain, lightning).
<br /> Emergency Equipment
<br /> A first aid kit and fire extinguisher will be located in the work vehicle in a location that is easily accessible and
<br /> highly visible. The SSO will be responsible for knowing the location of and accessing the emergency equipment
<br /> as needed.
<br /> Hazard Assessment
<br /> (®=Applies, or required item(s)available. ❑ = Not Applicable)
<br /> Hazard Assessment: Physical Hazards and Related Concerns
<br /> ❑ Confined Space Entry(CSE). Confined space entry means the potentially hazardous entry into any space which,by design,has limited
<br /> openings for entry and exit and unfavorable natural ventilation that could contain or produce dangerous air contaminants and is not intended
<br /> for continuous employee occupancy. Confined spaces include,but are not limited to,storage tanks,compartments of ships,process vessels,
<br /> pits,silos,vats,degreasers,reaction vessels,boilers,ventilation and exhaust ducts,sewers,tunnels,underground utility vaults,and pipelines.
<br /> Other environments which must be treated as confined spaces include test pits,basements, garages,warehouses,and other indoor areas
<br /> where mechanical(i.e.,diesel,propane, gasoline or similarly powered)equipment must be operated for drilling or excavation purposes.
<br /> Confined space entry should be allowed only when absolutely necessary.
<br /> ® Construction Hazards,Drill Rigs,Backhoes,etc. The use of drill rigs,backhoes,and other heavy equipment represent potentially serious
<br /> construction hazards. Whenever such equipment is used,personnel in the vicinity should be limited to those who must be there to complete
<br /> their assigned duties. All personnel must avoid standing within the turning radius of the equipment or below any suspended load. Job sites
<br /> must be kept as clean, orderly, and sanitary as possible. When water is used, care must be taken to avoid creating muddy or slippery
<br /> conditions. If slippery conditions are unavoidable,barriers and warning signs must be used to warn of these dangers.
<br /> Partner Site-Specific Health and Safety Plan Page 5
<br /> Version 1.02 August 15,2016
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