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accidental ingestion of chemicals. Eating, smoking and drinking are <br /> not allowed within the exclusion or <br /> decontamination zones. Wash hands and <br /> faces prior to eating and drinking. <br /> Lifting Hazards Lift heavy loads correctly with the <br /> head up, back straight and knees bent <br /> whenever possible use drum dollies or <br /> forklifts to move heavy objects <br /> Heavy Equipment Be aware of heavy equipment as it <br /> moves about the site. As a bystander, <br /> stay away from all operating heavy <br /> equipment. <br /> Noise Eardrum protection (plugs) are located <br /> in the health and safety supplies,will <br /> be provided to, and worn by all workers <br /> exposed to noisy machinery. <br /> Fire/Explosion Flammable liquids and fuels will be <br /> stored in appropriate containers <br /> away rom tank removal activities. <br /> No smoking or other ignition sources <br /> are allowed within 50 feet of the <br /> excavation,tank or stockpiled soil. <br /> Workers will use non-sparking tools in <br /> the exclusion zone. Workers should avoid standing near the <br /> ends of the tank, since the ends typically fly out <br /> away from the tanks during tank explosions. The oxygen level <br /> within the tank must be below 10% prior to tank removal <br /> from the excavation. Organic vapors within the tank will <br /> be vented away from the work area and possible sources of <br /> ignition. <br /> Heat Stress Rest periods. Shaded rest area. Mandatory breaks to <br /> replenish fluids. <br /> Burns from Dry Ice Workers will wear gloves when handling dry ice. <br /> Site workers are expected to maintain the site in a condition that optimize health and safety. For example, mitigating small <br /> spills with absorbent material,barricading excavations and picking up tripping hazards. <br /> The site is secured from the surrounding vicinity with a fence to eliminate accidental contact from the public. The <br /> excavation and stockpile soil will be secured with temporary chain link fencing,and caution tape for the protection of <br /> personnel. Stockpiled soil will be stored on and covered with visqueen to prevent any liquid runoff from potentially <br /> contaminated soil during rainfall. <br /> D-11 <br />