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. F. NOISE/ HEARING PROTECTION: Workers shall be instructed in recognition of noise hazards and shall be provided, and trained in the use of, hearing protective devices. Hearing protective devices shall be worn when working around heavy equipment, particularly drill rigs, or when background noise is so high that a worker has to shout to be heard at a distance of 3 feet. G. LEVET OF PROTECTION: Work on typical petroleum remediation sites can usually be performed in Level D protection: hard hat, steel-toed work boots, cotton coveralls or long-sleeved shirts and long pants, eye protection, hearing protection, and gloves if needed. If monitoring equipment or site conditions indicate the need to upgrade the level of protection. to Level G half-face air-purifying respirators with organic vapor canisters (or other appropriate cartridges), Tyvek coveralls with hoods, chemical resistant inner and outer gloves and disposable boot covers will be donned. At no time will a Delta employee conduct work on any site requiring Level A protection. On worksites requiring Level B protection,workers will be provided with additional training and equipment. A health& safety professional must be on-site at all times while work is being conducted. H. DECONTAMINATION PROCEDURE: Level: B. [ ] C. [ ] D•j-K Contamination may result from walking through contaminated soils or liquids, splashing liquids during sampling, use of or contact with contaminated equipment, or contact with air contaminants. Due to the volatile nature of petroleum hydrocarbons that may be encountered during drilling, hand-augering and sample collection procedures, need to decontaminate equipment and vehicles will be minimaL Feld team workers will be instructed to observe the following precautions to assure contaminants will not remain in contact with their skin. • Tools, equipment and personnel will be decontaminated using procedures appropriate for the level of personal protection worn. * All contaminated,disposable clothing (e.g. Tyvek suits, gloves and disposable boot covers) will be properly bagged for disposal and left on site. * AU personnel will be instructed to wash hands, face, neck and forearms at the end of the work shift and to shower at the end of the workday. No eating, drinking or smoking will be permitted in the immediate vicinity of heavy equipment and/or drilling and excavating activities. Special requirements: i SHSP-92-IIIP=0 PAGE 13