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equipment into and out of the zone, and to verify that established entry and exit procedures are followed . The area necessary to conduct the task of the project will determine the boundary of this zone , and the potential for contaminants to be blown or splashed form the site activity . When this boundary is determined , it will be marked ; and than only individuals approved by the SSHO can enter this zone . During subsequent site operations, the boundary may be modified/adjusted, as additional information becomes available . The tank pit area shall be considered the exclusion zone for the project . In addition to this , the piping trenches and dispenser islands shall be included in the exclusion zone until old dispensers and piping are removed , and after new piping and dispensers are installed and filled with product . DECONTAMINATION ZONE : An Equipment Decontamination Area must be established for each Exclusion Zone . It may be part of the Exclusion Zone , outside of the zone, or both . Equipment, such as sampling devices, which must be decontaminated before being reused in an Exclusion Zone , may be decontaminated in the Exclusion Zone . Equipment, such as hand auger, will be decontaminated in a relatively uncontaminated area in a Contamination Reduction Zone before leaving the controlled area . Protective equipment worn in Exclusion Zones must also be worn in equipment decontamination areas . One or more areas shall be designated for decontamination of personnel . Because personal decontamination will be required before rest breaks , lunch, leaving the site at the end of the work shift, and entering the Support Zone to coordinate activities with other personnel . SUPPORT ZONE : A Support Zone is a relatively clean area where support equipment and facilities are located . The Support Zone is best if stationed upwind of the exclusion or disturbance area(s) . PERSONAL PROTECTION EQUIPMENT (PPE) : The level of protection while performing tasks at the site will be dependent upon known and/or suspected contaminants and job hazards to be encountered during the progress of the works . The level of protection, and any upgrading or downgrading, will be determined by the SSHO . The following personal protection equipment (PPE) is for all TAIT workers and subcontractors . • Safety Vest (at all times) • OSHA approved work boots (at all times) • Safety glasses (at all times) • Hard Hat (at all times) 0 Half or Full -face air-purifying respirators (as required)