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Use the buddy system when wearing respiratory protective <br /> equipment . As a minimum, a third person, suitably equipped <br /> as a safety backup, is required during initial entries . <br /> Maintain visual contact between pairs on site and safety <br /> personnel . Entry team members should remain close together <br /> to assist each other during emergencies. <br /> During continual operations, require on-site workers to act <br /> as safety backup to each other. Off-site personnel provide <br /> emergency assistance. <br /> - Practice unfamiliar operations prior to doing the actual <br /> procedure. <br /> - Designate entrance and exit locations and delineate <br /> emergency escape routes . Warning signals for site evacuation <br /> must be established. <br /> Maintain communications using radios, hand signals, signs, or <br /> other means between initial entry members at all times . <br /> Emergency communications should be prearranged in case of <br /> radio failure, necessary site evacuation, or other reasons . <br /> Strategically locate wind indicators visible to all personnel <br /> throughout the site. <br /> Minimize personnel and equipment in the contaminated area, <br /> consistent with effective site operations. <br /> Establish work areas for various operational activities . <br /> Plan and implement procedures for leaving a contaminated area <br /> before going on site . Work areas and decontamination <br /> procedures must be established based on expected site <br /> conditions. <br /> 10 . 3 Medical Program for Hazardous Waste Site Personnel <br /> To safeguard the health of site workers, safety coordinators must <br /> develop, establish, and maintain a medical program. This program <br /> must have two essential components : routine health care and <br /> emergency treatment. <br /> 10_.3 . 1 Routine Health Care <br /> Routine health care and maintenance should consist of at least the <br /> following: <br /> 10-4 <br />