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• (5) Hazardous waste is staged for transport in designated area, considering compatibility of the materials. (6) Hazardous waste disposal contract includes instructions to handlers, haulers, and receiving TSD facility. In addition, block 15 of the Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest includes special handling instructions and additional information. DRMO Contracting Officer' s Representative along with Sharpe' s HWF manager oversee the contractor waste handling procedures. b. Protection from exposure to, or contamination with, hazardous wastes. All persons working in an area where they may become exposed to hazardous wastes must wear protective clothing. Chemically impervious boots are provided for foot protection. Employees required to handle liquids other than water will be provided with gloves impervious to the liquid being used. The gloves will be approximately elbow length to prevent liquid from entering the top of the glove. When gloves are used, the gloves must be water tested for leaks prior to actually handling of chemicals. Employees who work where their clothing may become wet or contaminated will be provided with aprons or acid resistant clothing. When aprons are used, the apron must extend below the top of the, boot to prevent liquid from entering the boot. Where there is a danger of splashing injurious corrosive materials/ liquids, employees will be required to wear either approved chemical goggles • or an effective face shield. In the event of contact to the face, the employee is instructed to go to the nearest eye wash or any source of potable water and rinse off the hazardous liquid. In the event of contact to the body, the employee is instructed to go to the nearest safety shower or any source of potable water and rinse off the hazardous liquids for a minimum of 15 minutes. Additional medical attention is available through the Depot Health Clinic for any emergencies. The types of wastes which are produced in sufficient quantities to warrant specific procedures for sampling and/or handling are: PCB Contaminated Materials (Annex M, PCB Management Plan) . Industrial Battery Shop (operating procedure titled Servicing Industrial Batteries) . Materials containing asbestos (Annex N - operating procedure titled Installation, Removal and Disposal of Materials Containing Asbestos and Controlling Asbestos Waste, and Annex L - Asbestos Management Plan. All operational procedures for handling hazardous materials and wastes, including those above, are contained in Annex M. • VIII-12