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More than 3,000 products in use today contain asbestos. Most of these are materials used in heat <br />( and acoustic insulation, fireproofing, and roofing and flooring. Some of the more common <br />products that may contain asbestos include: <br />Pipe and duct insulation, building insulation, wall and ceiling panels, carpet underlays, <br />roofing materials, artificial fireplaces and materials, patching and spackling compounds, <br />brake pads and linings, pot holders and ironing board pads, hair dryers, floor tiles, <br />electrical wires, textured paints, cements, toasters and other household appliances, <br />furnaces and other furnace door gaskets. <br />Methods of compliance <br />The SHSO shall institute engineering controls and practices to reduce and maintain employee <br />exposure to or below the permissible exposure limit (PEL) and/or excursion limit prescribed. <br />Where the PEL and/or excursion limit is exceeded, the SHSO shall establish and implement a <br />written program to reduce employee exposure to or below the PEL and comply with Title 8 <br />requirements. <br />PHYSICAL HAZARDS <br />E. Physical Safety Hazards <br />There are numerous physical hazards associated with this project which, if not identified and <br />C_ addressed, could present operational problems as well as accidents and personal injury to the <br />work force. In order to minimize physical hazards, standard safety protocols have been <br />developed and will be followed at all times. The SHSO will observe the general work practices <br />of all personnel and enforce safe procedures to minimize physical hazards. <br />1. Tripping. Slipping, and Falling Hazards <br />CIWMB personnel will be reminded daily to maintain sure footing on all surfaces. ht order to <br />minimize tripping hazards caused by debris, job supplies, and equipment, material will be <br />removed daily from the work areas and stockpiled in their respective storage areas. This <br />"housekeeping" effort will be enforced by the SHSO throughout the day. <br />2. Head and Back Injuries <br />As a minimum requirement, hard hats will be donned and worn while performing any site <br />activities. This will prevent minor injuries that may be caused by overhead obstructions. <br />Personnel are to use proper lifting techniques whenever they lift heavy objects. <br />3. Heavy Equipment and Traffic <br />The use of heavy equipment for trenching, debris removal, excavation, and lifting presents a <br />potential safety hazard for personnel. ALL SITE PERSONNEL WILL WEAR VISABLE <br />PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. Only qualified personnel will operate heavy equipment. All other <br />Santa Fe Road Disposal Site - Health & Safety Plan 17 October 2002 <br />