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reducing the potential for vehicle stacking to take place on public streets. <br /> 9. ASPERGH.LUS <br /> Aspergillus fumigatus is a fungal organism that has been found in composting vegetative material <br /> such as grass and tree clippings, woodchips, hay etc. and is often isolated from soil. The risk <br /> from fungal organisms to workers or the general public is considered small, however the <br /> following measures will be taken to reduce the risk of infection: <br /> • Job applicants will be medically screened and those with any predispositions to such <br /> conditions as diabetes, asthma, emphysema or tuberculosis may be excluded from <br /> working at the Compost Facility. <br /> • A worker cleanliness program will be established to include 1) washing hands before <br /> eating and before returning home, 2) storing food in a safe location, 3) providing <br /> showers and lockers on-site, 4) providing protective clothing, 5) cleaning protective <br /> clothing. <br /> ® • Minimizing fugitive dust to the extent possible by good housekeeping, water sprinkling <br /> and process control. <br /> • Requiring Compost Facility workers to wear face masks or respirators while "posed to <br /> high dust operations. <br /> • Provide enclosed cabs for mobile equipment such as loaders and windrow turners. <br /> • Separate public unloading areas from material processing operations. <br /> L:/PROJECr/397/1-W/RC14.TCY December 15, 1993 <br /> 34 <br />