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n Site Health and Safety Plan Petroleum Related UST Removal r •i «, F;1:10101 4r - 1. Personnel Decontamination. a. Remove outer gloves, discard in "Hot Trash".' b. Remove coveralls, discard in "Hot Trash". c. Remove boot covers, discard in "Hot Trash".' d. Remove gloves, discard in "Hot Trash".' e. Remove respirator, put into decon pail with disinfectant. f. Remove cotton liners, discard in "Hot Trash".' MOTE: "Hot Trash" is a hazardous waste. All "hot trash" is to be put in a DOT container and properly labeled for disposal at a Hazardous Waste Disposal Facility. 2. Equipment Decontamination. Equipment will be placed in a bucket of detergent cleaning solution, then rinsed with water. The equipment will then be placed back in its proper staging or storage location. NOTE: Nitrile/Neoprene/PVC gloves will be used when handling equipment in the detergent solution. 3. Personnel Decontamination During Medical Emergencies. In the event of personal injury, first-aid personnel must decide if the victim's injuries are potentially the type that would be aggravated by movement. If there is any doubt, or the victim is unconscious and cannot respond, no attempt should be made to move such victims. If the paramedics approve, the victim's protective clothing will be cut off in the contamination reduction zone. If the decision is made not to remove the victim's protective clothing, he will be wrapped in a tarp or similar object to protect the ambulance and crew during transportation. If the victim is contaminated with materials that threaten to cause additional injury or immediate health hazards, the personal protective equipment will be carefully removed and the victim washed appropriately. 4. Disposal of Contaminated Equipment. Protective coveralls, gloves and shoe covers will be placed in containers for disposal as Hazardous Waste. Reusable items will be brushed off with a soft brush and cleaned with Industrial Detergent and water. (example: Alconox) 5. Storage of Reusable Protective Gear. Reusable safety glasses, hard hats, and safety shoes will be stored in the employee's equipment bags when not in use. 6. Laundering Procedures for Uniforms / Work Clothes. Uniforms which are contaminated will be disposed of immediately on-site. Otherwise uniforms are placed in bins at the AES office/warehouse and laundered. 7. Employee Responsibilities for Company Issued Respirators (full -face and half -face). a. Each employee is responsible for inspecting his respirator before and after each use. Any damaged or defective equipment is turned into the employee's supervisor or Health and Safety Manager for immediate repair and replacement. 18.