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Based on the hazard analysis for this project, the following personal protective equipment (PPE) will be required and used. Changes to these specified items PPE will not be made without the approval of the site safety officer. The PPE for this project will be Level D. Steel -toed boots, and hard hats, will be worn in the work area. Cotton overalls may be worn for dirt protection. Ear plugs and safety glasses will be available. These items do not provide any chemical protection. Nitrite gloves with latex or vinyl liners should be worn when sampling or handling contaminated sods to prevent skin contact with contaminants. if conditions are encountered where any of the constituents listed in Table C-1 are detected at or above the TLV for that chemical, work will cease. Level C ppe will be donned prior to continuing work at the site under such conditions. Level C will include Saranex coveralls, nitrite gloves with liners, and fuliface air -purifying respirators with organic vapor cartridges in addition to the level D items specified above. Medical surveillance is conducted as a routine program which meets the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.120 (i). There will not be any special medical tests or examinations required for staff involved in this project. Work Practices: Safe work practices to be employed during the entire progress of field work are as follows: 1. Set up, assemble, and check out all equipment for integrity and proper function before entering the work area and prior to starting work activities. 2. Do not use faulty or suspect equipment. 3. Use only new and intact protective clothing. 4. Do not use hands to wipe face. Use a clean towel or paper towels. S. Practice Contamination avoidance at all times. The SS® is trained in first aid and CPR First aid kit and fire extinguisher will be located at the command vehicle. The nearest telephone is located on site and the PM `s truck will also be equipped with a mobile telephone. The emergency telephone numbers to be used to call for assistance are listed in the section on Key Personal and Responsibilities with the reference list of project contacts.