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-HEALTH & SAFETY' 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 /> 7.5 DECONTAMINATION REQUIREMENTS <br /> PERSONNEL: <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 /> HEAVY EQUIPMENT: <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 /> 7.6 SAFETY EQUIPMENT <br /> While the UST excavation activities are in progress, the subcontractor is to provide a First-Aid <br /> Kit, eyewash kilt, fire extinguisher, and sorbent material for personnel at a site being worked. <br /> 7.7 WORK LIMITATIONS <br /> 11/07/2005 revision 5 12 <br />