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Oct'22-98 09: 35A A8.5 ENG ERING • P .03 J. N. S. CONSTRUCTION Site Specific Safety Plan &V and Exposion Control Gasoline presents a fire and explosion hazard when exposed to heat or flame. Vapors are heavier than air and may travel a considerable distance to a source of ignition and flash back. Vapor-air mixtures are explosive above the flash point. For incipient stage (small) fires, use a dry chemical or carbon dioxide portable fire extinguisher. Extinguish only if the flow can be stopped. Use water in flooding amounts as a fog. Solid streams of water may spread the fire. Cool containers with flooding amounts of water, apply from as far a distance as possible. Avoid breathing vapors. Keep upwind. Evacuate to a radius of 1,500 ft. for uncontrollable fires. Water may be ineffective. (NFPA Fire Protection Guide on Hazardous Materials, Eighth Ed.) Health Effects and First Aid for Personal Contact with Gasoline Gasoline is considered as an irritant and/or asphyxiant. Acute exposure may produce symptoms of nausea, vomiting, dizziness, drowsiness, facial flushing, blurred vision, slurred speech, difficulty swallowing, staggering, confusion and euphoria- Remove the victim from exposure area to fresh air immediately. If breathing has stopped, give artificial respiration, maintain airway and blood pressure and administer oxygen, if available. Keep affected person warm and at rest. Treat symptomatically and supportively. Get medical attention immediately. If necessary, contact the Oak Valley Hospital 275 s. Oak Ave. Skin contact with gasoline is considered as an irritant. Liquid contact may cause irritation with erythema and pain. Prolonged contact may cause blistering. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes immediately. Wash affected area with soap or mild detergent and large amounts of water until no evidence of chemical remains (approximately 15-20 minutes). Get medical attention immediately. Liquid splashed in the eyes may cause pain. Wash eyes immediately with large amounts of water or normal saline, occasionally lifting upper and lower lids, until no evidence of chemical remains (approximately 15-20 minutes). Get medical attention immediately. Disposal Observe all federal, state, and local regulations when disposing of hazardous materials or contaminated waste. Disposal must be in accordance with standards applicable to generators of hazardous waste, 40 CFR 262, EPA Hazardous Waste Number D001. October 15, 1998 Page 2