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Univar USA, Inc. Section 6 <br />Exhibit 2 <br />06/14/11 <br />Page 1 of 2 <br />NATURAL DISASTER CLEAN-UP WARNINGS <br />First Aid: <br />First aid, even for minor cuts and burns, is extremely important when exposed to waters <br />potentially contaminated with human, animal or toxic waste. Immediately clean out all open <br />wounds and cuts with soap and water. Most cuts, except minor scratches, sustained <br />during flood cleanup activities, will warrant treatment to prevent tetanus. <br />Musculoskeletal Hazards: <br />Cleanup workers are also at risk for developing serious musculoskeletal injuries to back, <br />knees and shoulders. Special attention is needed to avoid back injuries with manual lifting <br />and material handling of debris and building materials. To help prevent injuries, use teams <br />of two or more to move bulky objects and avoid lifting alone, any material that weighs more <br />than 50 pounds. <br />Thermal Stress: <br />Heat — Cleanup workers are at serious risk of developing heat stress. Excessive exposure <br />to hot environments can cause a variety of heat related problems, including heat stroke, <br />heat exhaustion, and fainting. To reduce this risk, drink plenty of water every 15 t,q 20 <br />minutes and wear light colored, loose fitting clothes. Increase the number of rest breaks <br />accordingly for hotter temperatures and try to work during the cooler parts of the day. Use <br />fans if air conditioning is not available. <br />Cold — Standing in water below 75°F will remove body heat more rapidly than it can be <br />replaced resulting in hypothermia. To avoid this risk, wear high rubber boots, ensure that <br />clothing and boots have adequate insulation, avoid working alone, take frequent breaks out <br />of the water and change into dry clothes when possible. <br />Fire: <br />Fire can pose a major threat to an already badly damaged flood area for several reasons, <br />such as: inoperative fire protection systems, hampered fire department response, <br />inoperable firefighting water supplies and flood damaged fire protection systems. Workers <br />must take extra precautions. At least two fire extinguishers should be provided at every <br />cleanup job.