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nt <br /> Firal Aid <br /> During onsite investigation activities at the site, a variety-of first aid and emergency <br /> equipment will be maintained in the support zone. `All environmental personnel will have <br /> access to this equipment in the event an:injury or an exposure occurs. The'various types of <br /> first aid equipment that will be available include: <br /> • Fire Extinguisher <br /> • First Aid Kit <br /> • Instant Coldpacks <br /> • Scissors <br /> • Sterile Eye Wash <br /> • Bloodborne Pathogen Kit <br /> Personnel In'u <br /> Emergency first aid will be applied onsite as deemed necessary followed by decontamination <br /> and transport of the individual to the nearest medical facility if needed. The SSO will supply <br /> medical information to the appropriate medical personnel. An ambulance/rescue squad shall <br /> be contacted for transport as necessary .in an emergency. <br /> General First Aid <br /> Generic first aid procedures are included in this section. Typical responses may include: <br /> Skin Contact: Use copious amounts of soap and water. Wash/rinse affected area thoroughly, <br /> then provide appropriate medical attention. An eyewash system will be <br /> provided onsite at the support zone as appropriate. Eyes should be rinsed for <br /> 15 minutes upon chemical contamination. <br /> Inhalation: Move the victim to fresh air immediately.. If necessary, restore breathing. <br /> Decontaminate and transport to hospital if required. <br /> Ingestion: Decontaminate and transport the victim to emergency medical facility <br /> immediately. <br /> i <br /> Fire/Exnlosi� <br /> In the event of fire or explosion, or potential`fire/explosion, the emergency system should be <br /> notified at 911. The SSO should also be notified. <br /> Spread of Contamination <br /> In the event of the spread of contaminants beyond the work area, the appropriate agencies <br /> should be immediately notified. <br /> 6 :am aoi�o <br /> 114 <br />