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1 <br /> Other Requirements <br /> 1 Only personnel that have been trained and certified in the use of heavy <br /> equipment may operate said equipment. Each piece of equipment must be <br /> trained on separately. Personnel Involved in other specialized tasks must be <br /> appropriately trained prior to performing them <br /> 1 7.2 Decontamination/Cleaning Activities Safety Guidelines <br /> Hazards/Controls <br /> • The fact that decontamination or cleaning activities are taking place <br /> 1 Implies that chemical contamination Is present; therefore, protection <br /> must be taken In addition, the cleaning agents may be Irritating, or <br /> worse, and protective measures must be Implemented <br /> • Proper lockout/tagout procedures must be employed to prevent Injury <br /> Electrical circuits require special attention <br /> • Significant amounts of decontamination work must be in restricted work <br /> areas and from ladders, etc. Slips,trips and falls cause serious Injury and <br /> • good housekeeping is very important <br /> 1 <br /> • Heat stress is a hazard, especially where PPE is required Use work-rest <br /> regimens and maintain hydration <br /> Other Requirements <br /> 1 <br /> All decontamination operations that Involve confined spaces, supplied air, etc , <br /> also require the task specific training <br /> 7.3 Sampling Activities Safety Guidelines <br /> Hazard s/Contro Is <br /> • When opening drums, check first for pressure Loosen the retaining ring <br /> part-way and lift lid gently After Insuring that no residual pressure is <br /> present, finish removing retaining ring <br /> • The need for sampling is often the result of "lack of knowledge" of the <br /> material, Implying a somewhat unknown situation PPE requirements <br /> and handling procedures must address this <br /> I <br /> • <br /> Avalon Environmental Consultants 9627-001-7 <br /> Kashmar Singh Joes Truck Plaza <br /> February 1, 2002 10 Lathrop, California <br />