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Health and Safety Plan Page 16 A wash basin or sink, with solution containing sanitizer recommended by the manufacturer, will be provided in the decontamination area for final rinsing of respirators at the end of the day. Respirators will then be hung to drip dry and, if not used daily, will be placed inside plastic bags for protection against contamination. Respirator cartridges will be changed at least daily or more frequently if sampling data indicate potential saturation concentrations exist or breathing resistance becomes difficult. The SSHO will also spot check respirators to ensure that they all remain clean and are properly maintained and stored. 8.4 Equipment Decontamination If in Level C or above, all equipment being used in the work area will be subject to complete decontamination procedures before the equipment is removed from these areas. Equipment and vehicles which contact potentially contaminated soil will be decontaminated using a steam cleaner or hot water pressure washer. Waste water will be contained in all holding tank or drums for future disposal at an appropriate facility. All contaminated items will be carefully inspected and/or decontaminated to the satisfaction of the SSHO before being taken off site. 9.0 EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN On site emergencies will ultimately be handled by off site emergency support personnel. Initial response and first-aid treatment, however, will be available on site. In case of a hazardous material emergency, the senior supervisor on site will assume full control and direction of the emergency response as the Incident Commander. The Incident Commander will work with the SSHO to identify and evaluate hazards. All emergency responders and communications will be coordinated and controlled through the Incident Commander. 9.1 Emergency Equipment Emergency equipment for the work areas will be kept in the decontamination area. The equipment will include: * Portable emergency eye wash with a capacity for providing clean water at a rate of at least 0.4 gallons per minute for a 15 -minute period. * Two 20-1b multipurpose (ABC -rated) fire extinguishers. * An adequately stocked first-aid kit. Another adequately stocked first-aid kit and an emergency siren will available in the support area.