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Environmental Site Contaminants <br /> Diesel fuel contamination of the soil may be encountered during tank <br /> removal activities. A material safety data sheet (MSDS) for diesel <br /> fuel is included as Appendix E. <br /> tI :;..::::::::::.::: .. .:lm. :to m: <:<:.:::: f::.:::::..::::: .. ::..:::::::::::::::::::::::::. ::: <br /> :s.oe.I: :............ .................. .......: ::::::::::::.::.............................................::::::..................................... .. <br /> ::Y::.::.. ............::::.:::::::.::::::.::::::::.: :.:..........::::::::.::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::. <br /> Diesel fuel Irritated eyes, nose, Inhalation, skin or <br /> (PEL is 100 ppm**) throat; dizziness; eye contact <br /> unconsciousness <br /> *Permissable Exposure Limit for an 8 hour Time Weighted Average. <br /> "According to the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety <br /> HAZARD REDUCTION <br /> The potential for unknown hazards cannot be eliminated. The <br /> following are potential site hazards and their corresponding hazard <br /> reduction procedures: <br /> Inhalation of organic -Workers should stand upwind of any <br /> vapors. source of contamination whenever <br /> possible. <br /> Skin and eye contact with •The appropriate chemical-resistant <br /> contaminated liquids or gloves, suits and goggles will be worn <br /> soil. if workers handle or are exposed to <br /> diesel fuel contaminated soil or <br /> liquids. <br /> •Avoid unnecessary contact with <br /> contaminated soil and liquids. <br /> Accidental ingestion of •Eating, smoking and drinking are not <br /> chemicals. allowed within the exclusion or <br /> decontamination zones. <br /> •Wash hands and face prior to eating <br /> and drinking. <br /> Lifting Hazards •Lift heavy loads correctly with the <br /> head up, back straight and knees bent. <br /> •Whenever possible use drum dollies <br /> or forklifts to move heavy objects. <br /> D-8 <br />