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HEALTH AND SAFETY PLAN BLINCOE TRUCKING FACILITY 2431 East Mariposa Avenue, Stockton, California 3.0. ON-SITE CONTROL The Site Safety Officer will coordinate site access control and security. An exclusion zone will be established approximately 10 feet around excavation. No unauthorized person shall be allowed within this exclusion area. 4.0. HAZARD EVALUATION The following substance(s) or hazards are known at the following concentrations: SUBSTANCES INVOLVED CONCENTRATIONS Gasoline fuels / Diesel fuels Unknown Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) Unknown The primary hazards of each are identified as follows: • Hydrocarbon fuels and Volatile Organic Compounds - Components of fuels are colorless liquids with strong aromatic petroleum hydrocarbon-like odors. They are flammable and have low solubility in water. Exposure to these materials in excess of recommended exposure limits can cause mild eye, nose, and throat irritation and can produce a narcotic effect on the central nervous system. Symptoms of exposure at these concentrations include headache, nausea, drowsiness, dizziness, and loss of coordination. Certain components of gasoline (BTEX etc.) are known or suspected carcinogens. Symptoms of exposure to skin can include redness, itching, blistering, and pain. Prolonged exposure can result in the removal of natural protective oils from skin resulting in irritation, dryness, cracking and dermatitis. Likewise, extended dermal contact can result in second- and third-degree chemical burns. Contact of PCE vapors above 75 ppm with the eyes will result in irritation, redness, and pain. The additional potential hazards include: Slip-trip-fall hazards, noise, heavy equipment (i.e., mobile drill rig), vibration hazards, traffic hazards, etc. 5.0. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT Based on evaluation of potential hazards, the following levels of personal protection have been designated for the applicable work areas or task: 2