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Health and Safety Plan 705 Carlton Avenue, Stockton, CA EFI Global Project No. 9836003958 9.3 SUPPORT ZONE The Support Zone (SZ) is used for administrative and other support functions that are needed to keep work in the EZ and the CRZ running smoothly. Any function that need not or cannot be performed in a hazardous o r potentially hazardous area is performed in the SZ. Support zone activities may include, but not be limited to, work supervision, recordkeeping, public interf ace, site se curity, sam ple shipment, subcontractor coordination, and regulatory liaison. Workers may wear normal work cl othes within this zone. Any potent ially contaminated clothing , equipment, and sam pies must remain in the CRZ until they are either (1) decontam Mated, or (2) properly secured for o ff-site transportation (for analy sis or dis posal). All emergency telephone numbers, evaluati on route maps, and vehicle keys will be kept in the SZ. 10.0 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT Personal protective equipment (PPE) shall be sel ected and used to protect em ployees from hazards and potential hazards they are likely to encounter as id entitled during the site ch aracterization and associat ed activities. T he level of P PE protection will be incr eased should additional i nformation or site conditions indicate that increased protection is necessary to reduce worker exposure below 10 ppm for volatile compounds. The level of PPE m ay be upgraded, but m ay not be reduced, by the site Health and Safe ty Officer. PPE is ranked from Level D (lowest level of protection) to Level A (greatest level of protection). The designated PPE for all personnel in the work area is LEVEL D but can be upgraded as necessary 10.1 LEVEL A Level A PPE consists of the following equipment: A fully encapsulating, chem ically protecting, pos itive pressure suit with full face piece an d self- contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) or positiv e pressure, supplied-air respirator with escap e SCBA approved by NIOSH; Disposable outer suit (may be optional depending upon suit construction); Reflective safety vest; Inner and outer chemical resistant gloves; Chemical resistant boots with steel toe and shank; and Hard hat, and optional long underwear, coolant vest, and coveralls. 10.2 LEVEL B Level B PPE consists of the following equipment: Positive pressure, full face piece SCBA or M OSH approved, full face, positive pressure, supplied- air respirator; Hooded, chemical resistant, disposable coveralls and boot covers; Reflective safety vest; Inner and outer chemical resistant gloves; Chemical resistant boots with steel toe and shank; and Hard hat, face shield, coveralls and optional coolant vest and long underwear if applicable. EFI Global Engineenng FUe FrrvirtwenerdalSorVirps Page 8 of 19