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Name of zone Description of Zone/Demarcation SOPs for Zone Sampling area Monitor breathing space Containerize excavated soil East Perimeter of site Monitor self and buddy for PPE improper fittings, rips, tears, and/or damage. Support Zone The Support Zone is the clean area of the site, beyond the outer boundary of the CRZ. There should be no contamination in this zone. Administrative, clerical, and other support functions are based in the Support Zone. Air and surface monitoring are conducted in the Support Zone as needed to ensure that it remains uncontaminated. If contamination is detected, zone boundaries are adjusted until corrective action is taken and monitoring results indicate that this zone is again uncontaminated. Within the Support Zone, personnel adhere to the following SOPs: Support Zone (SZ) SOPs Check in and out of this zone from the CRZ at the designated site access point. Alert supervisor to signs of unanticipated hazards. Do not engage in horseplay. Perform air and surface sampling as required for this zone (see Exposure Monitoring section of this HASP). The table below, Table 1, identifies the other zones on this site, and provides a description and SOPs for each zone. Table 1 Other Site Work Zones and SOPs Buddy System While working in the Exclusion Zone, site workers use the buddy system. The buddy system means that personnel work in pairs and stay in close visual contact to be able to observe one another and summon rapid assistance in case of an emergency. The responsibilities of workers using the buddy system include: remaining in close visual contact with partner, providing partner with assistance as needed or requested, observing partner for signs of heat stress or other difficulties, periodically checking the integrity of partner's PPE, and notifying the supervisor or other site personnel if emergency assistance is needed. 5