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61.: Chemical Exposure <br /> tIf a memaer of the field crew demonstrates svmvtoms of chemicai exposure the <br /> proceaures outlinea below snould be tollowee: <br /> • Another team memoer (buddy) should remove the indtviaual from the <br /> r} immeaiate area of contamination. The buady should communicate to the <br /> Field Team Leader (via voice and hand signals) of the chemical exposure. <br /> The Feld Team Leader should contact the appropriate ermergencv-response <br /> agency. <br /> • Precautions should be taken to avoid exposure of other individuals to the <br /> chemical. <br /> • If the chenucai is on the individual's clothing, the chemical should be <br /> 1 neutmiized or removed if it is safe to do so. <br /> • If the chemical has contacted the skin, the skin should be washed with copious <br /> amounts of water. <br /> �) In case of eve contact, as emergency eve wash should be used. Eyes should <br /> be washed for at least 15 minutes. , <br /> • All chemical exposure incidents must be reported in writing to the Office <br /> Health and Safety Representative. The Site Health and Safety Officer or <br /> Feld Team Leader is responsible for completing the accident report (See <br /> Part 7 of this Section). In addition. chemical exposure incidents must be <br /> 1P reported to the Facility Emergency Coordinator at AWPI. <br /> 622 Personal Injury <br /> In case of personal injury at the site, the following procedures should be <br /> followed: <br /> • Another team member (buddy) should signal the Field Team Leader that an <br /> injury nas occurrea. <br /> • A field team member trained in first aid can administer treatment to an <br /> ' injured worker. <br /> • The victim should then be transported to the nearest hospital or medical <br /> S� center. If necessary, an ambulance should be called to transport the victim. <br /> • For less severe cases, the individual can be taken to the site dispensary. <br /> • The Field Team Leader or Site Health and Safetv Officer is responsible for <br /> making certain that an accident report form is completed. This form is to be <br /> submitted to the Office Health and Safety Representative. Follow-up action <br /> should be taken to correct the situation that caused the accident. <br /> 6.2.4 Evacuation Procedures <br /> The Field Team Leader will initiate evacuation procedure by signalling to <br /> leave the site. <br /> ' FJ5/SY=3 DI/00M <br /> 6-2 <br />