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SECTIONSIX EmergencY Response Plan easy,and safe response to any release or spill of fuels,oils, or hazardous materials.Report spills of aM quantity to the PM and RSM according to the procedures. 6.2.3 Biological Hazards Biological hazards that may be encountered at the project work site could include spiders, snakes, biting/stinging insects, and Poison Oak. Personnel will be reminded before each day's activities to be aware of these hazards and to take the necessary precautions to avoid them by adhering to safe work practices (e.g., avoid reaching into covered or dark areas or picking up rocks and other objects). Individuals with specific allergies to insects should remember to note this fact to the SSO prior to the start of field activities. A first aid kit will be available to treat minor insect bites and stings. First aid procedures for minor insect bites and stings include: cold applications, use of soothing lotions(e.g., calamine), and for a bee sting, removal of the venom, stinger, and venom sac. If the bite or sting is from a poisonous spider or produces a severe reaction, calm the victim and keep him/her from moving about, preferably in a prone position, and call 911. Retain the vector for medical confirmation, if practical. It is essential to get the victim to a hospital immediately. SMS 047, Biological Hazards provides appropriate health and safety procedures for these hazards. 6.2.4 Fire In case of a potentially uncontrollable fire,the SSO,PM,or RSM will immediately notify the Fire Department. While waiting for the Fire Department to arrive,the SSO will determine the extent of the fire,assess the hazard posed to personnel,and determine if it is safe to attempt to control or extinguish the blaze. Class A:B:C fire extinguishers will be available at the work site to control or extinguish small or incipient fires,if trained personnel are present. If the fire cannot be controlled,the SSO or designee will evacuate all personnel to a location upwind of the work site, and advise the on-site fire chief of the location,nature and types of any hazardous materials, fuels,or other hazards present at the work site. 6.2.5 Medical Emergency In the event of a serious injury or illness,field personnel will immediately contact 911 for assistance and an ambulance. Workers with suspected back or neck injuries are not to be moved. If there is evidence of serious trauma or unknown chemical exposure,the employee should be stabilized while until medical support arrives.A first aid kit will be maintained at work sites for treating minor injuries. 6.2.6 Exposure In the event of respiratory exposure, dermal or eye contact,or ingestion of a potentially toxic substance, the following procedures will be followed: ® Respiratory Exposure(Inhalation).Move to fresh air immediately. Any loss of consciousness or exposure to elevated levels of known toxic substances,even if the individual appears to have fully UMH:\WPROCESS\25532\WORLDENTERPRISE\WELL DESTRUCTIONATTACHMENT C WORLD ENTERPRISES HSP TG EDITS.DOC\1 8-NOV-1 1\\6-3