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4.0 Hazard Control Program <br /> 4.1 General Practices <br /> Specific measures have been established to prevent unauthorized entry into the work areas <br /> and to protect those authorized entrants from recognized safety and health hazards <br /> 4.1.1 Buddy System <br /> Project staffing during hazardous waste operations shall meet the requirements and intent of <br />' the "buddy system," as outlined below <br /> • At least two persons are required to be at the work area when work is conducted <br /> in the exclusion zone which might result in worker contamination <br />' • The Project FC, or qualified designee, is permitted in the work area without a <br /> buddy when his/her role is limited to administrative duties or other tasks <br /> presenting no potential chemical exposure or other significant hazard However, <br /> notification to the PM is required prior to and after entry <br /> • Client representatives may serve as observers when a second IT worker is not <br /> available <br /> The buddy system is a method of organizing employees into work groups and is designed to <br /> provide those employees with assistance when needed Each employee in a work group is <br /> designated to be observed by at least one other person. Assignment of designated partners <br /> should take place during the Tailgate Safety Meeting (TSM) <br /> The responsibility of the buddy is to <br /> • Provide assistance if needed, <br /> ' • Maintain line of sight contact or verbal contact with workers in the CRZ, <br /> • Observe for signs of chemical or physical trauma or heat/cold stress such as <br /> - changes in complexion and skin discoloration <br /> - changes in coordination or demeanor <br /> - excessive saliva and pupillary response <br /> - changes in speech pattern, <br /> MZ/11-29-94/RHSA-ASPN4-0037JAF 4-1 <br /> 1 <br />