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In the event of a large fire, or small fire which cannot be extinguished, the following actions shall be taken: 1. Evacuate all personnel from the area, preferably to an upwind location. 2. Notify the local Fire Department and other emergency response agencies. 3. Notify the United Pacific Project Manager and Health and Safety Coordinator. 4. Notify the Owner's representative. FIRE AND EXPLOSION The risk of fire or explosion during site activities is present, though minimal. Toluene is considered flammable and is a known contaminant on-site. The lower explosive limits (LEL) for benzene, toluene, and xylenes are 1.3 to 1.4 percent, 1.2 percent, and 1.1 percent, respectively. Their flash points are 12° F, 40°F, and 81°F, respectively. For added security, smoking will not be allowed on the site except in a designated smoking area (to be determined). "No Smoking" signs will be prominently displayed at numerous locations. A portable combustible gas monitor may be utilized to monitor the LEL. All work will cease if the percent LEL reaches 20 percent. OXYGEN DEFICIENCY It is not expected that an oxygen -depleted atmosphere will be encountered during site activities. Whenever the risk of encountered an oxygen -depleted atmosphere does exist (confined space entry, for example), precautions will be taken to ensure the safety of all employees. Confined space entries are used only as a last resort, when all other means have been exhausted. United Pacific uses a special permit system for confined space entry, entailing additional employee training and atmospheric monitoring. BIOLOGIC HAZARDS It is not anticipated that poisonous plants or hazardous animals will be encountered during site activities. The principal safety hazards will those associated with drilling, well completion and the movement of the drill rig. These will be minimized by controlling vehicle movement to avoid collisions. Backup alarms will be in good working order to warn pedestrian workers of moving equipment. All equipment shall have appropriate guards in place. HEAT/COLD STRESS Wearing personal protective equipment while conducting site operations puts the individual worker at considerable risk of developing heat -related disorders, collectively called heat stress. Monitoring will be performed to avoid heat stress, using both oral temperatures and radial pulse rate for all workers engaging in heavy labor at ambient temperatures over 70 F. L. AIR MONITORING PLAN Based on the excavation and tank removal process, the following environmental monitoring instruments shall be used on site at the specified intervals. Cergro Stockton 9/'97 H&S Plan