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The proper use of the personal protective equipment in conjunction with the monitoring equipment and the work procedures as described in this site safety plan should minimize the potential for over exposure of personnel ' 3.1.1 Skin Puncture Skin punctures by pointed objects, such as broken glass or work-related tools, can be avoided ' by wearing safety boots, long-pants, a long sleeve shirt, a hard hat, gloves, and shatter resistant eye protection 31.2 Ingestion Workers may ingest materials unintentionally when they handle food, drink, smoke, bite fingernails, etc , after contact with the material and before thoroughly washing their hands This can be avoided if workers wash their hands prior to any of these activities At no time will food or smoking be allowed in any work area ' 3.1.3 Eye and Skin Absorption The skin is a major protective barrier to all organs of the body The exterior layer of the skin generally prevents foreign materials from entering the body However, corrosive chemicals ' can damage the exterior layers of the skin and cause chemical burns some chemicals may dry the skin and cause dermatitis Other chemicals are able to penetrate the intact skin and enter the bloodstream Contact of chemicals with skin or eyes can be avoided if workers wear personal protective equipment, such as Tyvek suits, safety glasses/chemical goggles, gloves, and boots ' 3.1.4 Inhalation Foreign material may be inhaled and come into direct contact with lung tissue This may cause an adverse effect on the lung tissue which, if not irreversible, may persist for a long time before the damage can be repaired by the body The foreign material may also enter the bloodstream, and circulate throughout the body Once the material enters the bloodstream, ' all sensitive organ systems may be affected including the brain, heart, liver, kidneys, and reproductive organs Entry of a chemical into the bloodstream may occur rapidly Foreign materials that may be inhaled include volatile chemicals and particulates (dust) that may ' contain or consist of nonvolatile hazardous substances Inhalation of dust or chemicals can be successfully avoided by using respirators fitted with proper cartridges and by eliminating downwind work stations where possible ' 3.2 MECHANICAL HAZARDS Common mechanical hazards are present around heavy equipment and in places where heavy ' objects may cause injury by falling on the worker Any job that places a worker in a position where that worker may be injured by falling, such as working on a catwalk or ladder, also involves a mechanical hazard The SSO will correct such hazards or institute precautionary measures once they are identified Heavy equipment used during field activities will include a backhoe Only trained or experienced personnel will operate machines, tools, and equipment employed in the ' 366-002 -4-