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F <br />shall attend meetings. At this time, all tools and equipment will be inspected by the <br />SSHO. <br />The meeting agenda shall include the following: description of the assigned tasks and their <br />hazards; coordination of site activities; identification of methods/precautions to prevent <br />injuries; emergency planning; modifications to the HASP; and input from the field personnel <br />on health and safety issues pertaining to the site tasks. At the end of the meeting, the SSHO <br />will collect attendees' signatures indicating their receipt and understanding of the HASP and <br />their agreement to comply. <br />It is required that the SSHO and at least one other member of the field personnel have First - <br />Aid and CPR training. This training must be consistent with the requirements of the American <br />Red Cross Association. Tait's SSHO and at least one other member of the field crew on <br />site have been trained in First Aid and CPR. <br />Hazards generally encountered during tasks of subsurface investigations and site assessments in the <br />area of underground storage tanks, consists of; exposure to chemical compounds of hydrocarbons, <br />halogenated hydrocarbons, and solvents; and the endangerment from operations of heavy <br />equipment, falls, splashes and spills of fluids, utility lines, and heat stress. <br />The following briefly summarizes the contaminant group of, and evidence of an individual's <br />exposure to, hydrocarbons. Other contaminants may be identified during the site <br />characterization. Various hydrocarbons are usual contaminants associated with underground <br />storage tanks. In general, hydrocarbons and halogenated hydrocarbon exposures will typically <br />result in signs of central nervous system disturbances. While the degree of disturbance varies <br />with each compound, common symptoms of exposure are disorientation, euphoria, giddiness, <br />and confusion. Most hydrocarbons are also very lipid soluble, which enables them to <br />penetrate the skin easily, which can result in potential dermatitis conditions. <br />Benzene is a colorless liquid with an aromatic odor and is considered a human carcinogen. <br />Exposure to benzene can result in the irritation of the eyes, nose, and respiratory system. <br />Prolonged exposure can result in giddiness, headache, and lassitude. Dermal exposure can <br />result in a dermatitis condition. <br />Benzene is used in this HASP as a chemical of concern because of its known toxicity. <br />Protecting a worker against benzene exposure should be considered conservative. <br />E <br />