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AECOM • If such a determination is made, personnel involved in critical operations shall be minimized. Once it is determined that the operation is no longer needed or the threat to the operators is imminent, operations will cease and the operators will immediately evacuate. 4.6.12 Rescue and Medical Response • Only currently trained individuals will administer first aid, CPR or an AED. Refer to S3AM-012-PR1 First Aid. • In the event of an incident, refer to material's SDS labels to confirm proper first aid is administered for the hazardous material and call the nearest Poison Centre or 911. Refer to S3AM-012-PR1 First Aid. o The American National Standards Institute (ANSI)Standard for Emergency Eyewash and Shower Equipment(ANSI Z358.1-1998)recommends that the affected body part shall be flushed immediately and thoroughly for at least 15 minutes using a large supply of clean fluid under low pressure. However, other references recommend a minimum 20-minute flushing period if the nature of the contaminant is not known.The flushing or rinsing time can be modified if the identity and properties of the chemical are known. For example, at least: ■ 5 minutes flushing time for mild irritants; ■ 20 minutes for moderate to severe irritants; ■ 20 minutes for non-penetrating corrosives; ■ 60 minutes for penetrating corrosives; ■ If irritation persists, repeat the flushing procedure. • It is important to note that ingestion of any chemical is not likely to occur in the workplace. If ingestion does occur, evidence indicates that inducing vomiting is not necessary in most situations where there has been an occupational chemical ingestion. o Induction of vomiting should only be recommended if the chemical has very high, short- term (acute)toxicity, and medical follow-up is not readily available; o In these cases, first aiders should receive special training on how to safely and effectively induce vomiting in the appropriate circumstances. • If the injury is life threatening,the Emergency Medical System (EMS)should be called (911). Depending on the procedures established for the project, the SSO would contact an emergency responder directly or notify the facility representatives for medical assistance; • If the employee needs medical attention that cannot be provided on-site,the SSO shall escort the individual to the local hospital identified on the emergency reference sheet and shall remain with the person until release or admittance is determined. The escort will relay all appropriate medical information to the Manager and SH&E Manager. 4.6.13 On-site and Off-site Communications Regardless of the size or location of AECOM's field projects, it is extremely important that both on- site and off-site communications be maintained so that in the event of an emergency employees can contact each other or place a phone call immediately with the appropriate responder(s). A reliable and approved form of communication (e.g.two way radio, cell phone, etc.)is required when members of the field team are working in separate areas of the site and verbal communications are no longer effective because of distance.A communication device shall be available for each team that is working in a separate area of the site. When AECOM is working at an occupied facility, a telephone may be accessible. When AECOM is working on abandoned properties or when there is no access to a phone, as appropriate, a cellular telephone, two-way radio, or satellite telephone shall be brought to the work location. Hazardous Waste Operations(S3AM-117-PR1) Revision 3 July31,2019 PRINTED COPIES ARE UNCONTROLLED. CONTROLLED COPY IS AVAILABLE ON COMPANY INTRANET. 16 of 21