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HEAL'rH & SAFETY <br />2007 <br />A Photo Ionization Detector (PID) Instrument, such as a Mini Rae 2000, or equivalent, will be <br />used to identify levels of hexane in job site soil while performing excavations. A four -gas <br />meter will be used to identify any atmospheric deficiencies in oxygen, lower explosive limits, <br />and any potential for toxic vapors, such as carbon monoxide or hydrogen sulfide, in the work <br />areas. <br />rV '1111 11 1111111111117111'1 '111 <br />:14:��� ►�`1►1 <br />All personnel leaving the active work area will be required to decontaminate personal <br />protective clothing in the Decontamination Zone prior to leaving the site for breaks, lunch or <br />end of work shift. The following operations, appropriate to protection level, are to be <br />accomplished for decontamination. Wash boots and outer gloves in TSP and water, rinse and <br />remove outer gloves. Remove and bag Tyvek. If cotton coveralls are used, remove and bag <br />prior to rewearing. If worn, remove respirator, and wash in TSP and rinse in water. Remove <br />surgical gloves and dispose in a plastic trash bag. Wash hands and face. Take a shower and <br />wash hair as soon as possible after leaving site. <br />Materials required for this decontamination will consist of: plastic sheeting, polyethylene bags, <br />sufficient water for soaping and rinsing, several large tubs, TSP soap, brushes, hand soap <br />toweling, and drums. <br />The Contractor will decontaminate all contaminated equipment utilized before it is used at <br />another locale, or before the equipment leaves the site. Any contaminated material, other <br />than soil samples will be placed in metal drums or covered in plastic and stored on site, <br />according to Federal, State and Local Regulatory Agencies, until the material is analyzed for <br />future disposal. <br />The following equipment/materials could be utilized for decontamination of the heavy <br />equipment: 55 -gallon drums, polyethylene bags, labels and signs, trough/wash area, and <br />portable steam cleaner. <br />While the UST excavation activities are in progress, the subcontractor is to provide a First -Aid <br />Kit, eyewash kit, fire extinguisher, and sorbent material for personnel at a site being worked. <br />11/07/2005 revision 5 12 <br />