ESSO Tutu Car Care Center
Investigation Plan
Health and Safety Plan
Prepared by: Belgodere i Associates
October 1987
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1ELGODERE AND ASSOCIATES
ENVIRONMENTAL—6EO CONSULTANTS
1.0 INTRODUCTION
During field activities all personnel involved will
follow as a minimum the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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Standard Operating Safety Procedures. 
All Belgodere &
Associates (B & A) employees and subcontractors to 
B & A
will follow this plan.
Major site operations Include the installation of KV-14
probes on the soil to extract vapors, to determine the
presence, if any, of benzene, toluene, ethyl-benzene and
xylene.
The prime responsibility for employee safety will rest
with: 
(1) B i A for 
its 
e m p l o y e e s , 
(2) B i 
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subcontractors for their employees, and 
(3) any other
parties whose employees will work at the site, such as EPA
and DPNR's.
B / A , i t s 
s u b c o n t r a c t o r s , a n d other p a r t i e s
participating in on site work, will comply with all
applicable requirements of the occupational safety and
health administration.
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2.0 FIELD ACTIVITIES
The field Investigation at the ESSO Tutu Car Care
Center Include the following activities:
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Soil vapor probe Installation
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Soil vapor extraction
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Field Gas Chromatograph work
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Soil drilling/coring
2.1 Key Personnel
The field personnel who will be responsible for the
safe operation of this project are:
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Project Officer: Belgodere, Carlos (B 4 A)
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Drilling Supervisor: Morales, Alvaro (B i A)
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Drilling Contractor: Polymetrics Inc.
2.2 Project Officer Responsibilities
The responsibilities of the Project Officer with
respect to safety are as follows:
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Locate support facilities in an uncontamlnated
area.
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Test the emergency phone numbers to ensure their
accuracy.
St. Thomas, U.S.V.I. Civil Defense -- 77M-22HH
St. Thomas, U.S.V.I. Hospital -- 776-8311
St. Thomas, U.S.V.I. Police — 915
St. Thomas, U.S.V.I. Plre — 921
St. Thomas, U.S.V.I. Ambulance — 922
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Implement the site safety training program as
described in this plan.
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Observe site activities to ensure the proper use
of personal protective equipment.
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Initiate outside emergency phone calls when an
Injury or accident requires medical attention.
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Ensure that work schedules, dependent on work
levels and outside temperatures, are set each day
and adhered to throughout the work day.
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Ensure that the field team observes the work zone
and decontamination procedures.
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Ensure that safety equipment Is maintained In a
safe manner.
2.3 Drilling Supervisor Responsibilities
The responsibilities of the Drilling Supervisor with
respect to safety are as follows:
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Drilling crew compliance with the health and
safety plan.
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Enforcement of corrective action under the
direction of 
the 
B & A Project D i r e c t o r .
Compliance problems will be brought to the
attention of the Drilling Supervisor who will be
expected to correct the safety problem through a
series of reprimands, eventually resulting In the
dismissal of the offending employee.
2. 4 Corporate Safety Responsibilities
The responsibilities of B/A Corporate Safety Staff,are
as follows:
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Prepare a health and safety plan for the project;
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Perform a Job safety analysis;
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Select appropriate personal protection equipment;
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Define appropriate workplace exposure monitoring
procedures;
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Develop a contamination control program; and
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Develop a plan to cope with anticipated emergencies.
2.5 Field Team Responsibilities
The responsibilities of the field team members are:
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To read and understand this plan;
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Perform your work safely;
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Report any unsafe condition to your supervisor; and
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Be aware and alert for signs and symptoms of exposure
to site contaminants.
3.0 JOB SAFETY ANALYSIS
The tasks that will be conducted during this project
may Involve some exposure risk to the field personnel. 
An
analysis of the hazard associated with each Job Is
presented.
3.1 KV Soil Gas Extraction Probe Installation
The Installation of soil gas extraction probe may
expose the field team to the hazards listed below.
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Exposure to possible chemical contamination present In
soils. Presently, the suspected chemical contamination
Is:
— Benzene, toluene, ethyl-benzene and xylene.
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Exposure to physical hazards associated with drilling
activities.
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Exposure to the hazards of heat stress.
Personnel protection to be used during the Installation of
soil gas extraction probe are listed below.
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Tyvek coveralls;
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Vlton gloves;
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Steel toed, safety boots;
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Respirator, half face or full face piece equipped with
organic vapor cartridges and dust filters;
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Safety goggles;
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Safety helmet
Depending on site conditions and soil conditions, other
items may be used for supplemental protection. 
Such items may
Include:
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Chemical splash goggles;
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PVC disposable gloves;
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PVC bib overalls and Jacket
3.2 Soil Sampling
Soil s a m p l e s will b e o b t a i n e d d u r i n g t h i s
Investigation. 
This activity will expose the workers to the
hazards listed below:
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Exposure to possible chemical contamination present in
soils. 
Presently, the suspected chemical contamination
is:
— benzene, toluene, ethyl-benzene and xylene.
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Exposure to physical hazards associated with drilling
activities.
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Exposure to the hazards of heat stress.
Personnel protection to be used during drilling
operations are listed below:
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Tyvek coveralls;
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VIton gloves;
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Steel toed safety shoes;
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Respirator, half face or full face equipped with
organic vapor cartridges and dust filters;
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Safety helmets;
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Safety goggles;
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Hearing protection.
Depending on site condition and drilling condition,
other Items may be used for supplemental protection. 
Such
Items Include:
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PVC bib overalls and Jackets
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PVC disposable gloves
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Chemical splash goggles
4.0 TRAINING INFORMATION ON HEALTH AND SAFETY PROCEDURES
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Always wear the proper personal protection as required
by the health and safety plan.
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Always wear eye protection while working on site.
Driving pins In drive chains, handling chemicals,
breaking concrete, hammering or sledging, cutting
wires, grinding, and/or welding are all examples of
work that is hazardous to your eyes. 
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Don't set or drop a heavy object on your foot.
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Use the correct stance when lifting a heavy object.
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Watch out for slippery surfaces or objects to trip on.
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Always wear splash goggles when handling chemicals.
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Keep your clothing out of spinning rig equipment.
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Always get treatment for even the most minor scratch or
abrasion.
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Watch out for swinging equipment. Most drilling
equipment will break a rib if it hits you.
Health and Safety Training
Prior to starting the work, the Project Officer will
conduct a training session and ensure that each field team
member understands his or her safety responsibilities.
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All personnel assigned to drilling activities efforts
will be instructed regarding the potential health and safety
hazards. Specifically, the following topics will be covered
in the initial training session.
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Potential routes of contact with toxic and/or corrosive
materials, excessive noise, or physical site hazards.
Skin contact/absorption
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Eye contact
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Inhalation
Ingestlon
Hearing exposure
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Types, proper use, limitations and maintenance of
applicable protective clothing equipment.
Safety helmet
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Eye protection
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Gloves
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Safety boots
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Tyvek coveralls
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Respirators
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Respiratory protection using full-face or half-face
piece air purifying respirator equipped with organic
vapor cartridges and dust filters.
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Forms of respirators: 
air 
p u r i f y i n g , air
supplied, and self-contained
Selection of respiratory protection based on the
hazard
NIOSH certification of all equipment to be used on
site
Medical/physical fitness to wear respiratory
protection
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Use, limitations and maintenance of full and half-
face respirators including qualitative fit
testing, routine Inspection, replacement of parts,
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cleaning, disinfection, decontamination, and
storage requirements.
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Proper decontamination procedures and adherence to work
zone boundaries.
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Reporting of accidents and availability of medical
assistance.
4.2 Potential Routes of Exposure
The field team may be exposed to site hazards in
various ways. 
The worker may be exposed to chemicals
by coming in contact (skin, eyes), by breathing vapors,
fumes, mists, or dusts, or by ingesting the harmful
chemical. 
The following subsections describe how the
worker will avoid these exposures.
4.3 Personal Protective Clothing and Equipment
Workers on site will use protective clothing and
equipment to reduce or eliminate the risk of exposure to the
hazards mentioned above. 
Workers will be trained in the
proper use of such clothing and equipment before starting
work.
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Clothing
Protective coveralls will reduce the chances, of
contacting contaminated material. 
The Tyvek coverall will
provide protection against splashes, and dusts. 
The
coveralls are not to be considered "impervious" and should
be quickly removed upon obvious contamination.
Gloves
The recommended glove material for use during this
project Is Vlton. 
These gloves should be used in
combination with disposable PVC under gloves.
Eye Protection
Several levels of eye protection are available for this
project. 
The full-faceplece respirator will provide eye
protection against splashes and eye irritating gases and
mists. 
Splash goggles will be used when steam cleaning
equipment. 
Every team member will use proper safety glasses
with attached side shields while on site.
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Respiratory Protection
The type of respirator selected for this project Is a
MSA half or full face air purifying respirator. The
cartridges to be used In these masks are organic vapor
cartridges fitted with dust filters.
The respirators selected for this project will provide
protection against potential levels of airborne gases,
fumes, mists, and dusts. To ensure that the mask will
perform as expected, the respirator must be Inspected, fit
tested, maintained, and stored properly, according to
company policy and governmental regulations.
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Inspection Procedures:
The face-piece (full or half) should be free of dust,
dirt, rips, tears, and obvious contamination. 
The
septa (three In the half-faceplece, one In the full-
faceplece) should be present and In good shape, watch
for rips or dirt.
2. 
Pit Testing Procedures:
The first step In testing the fit of your respirator Is
called the negative pressure test. 
Block the
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Inhalation valves (on the aide of the mask) with the
hands or plastic sheets and Inhale slightly. 
You
should feel the mask draw In on the face. 
Watch, for
air leakage around the face-piece Indicating a poor
facial fit. REMEMBER, NO FACIAL HAIR THAT INTERFERES
WITH THE FIT OF THE MASK IS PERMITTED.
The next test (positive pressure test) Is done by
blocking the exhalation valve (at the bottom of the
mask) with the palm of your hand. 
Exhale gently and
notice for air leaking around the face-piece of the
mask, Indicating a poor fit. If air Is leaking out of
the mask, re-tighten the straps and perform the
negative and positive pressure tests again.
The last test (qualitative testing) Involves the use of
an indicating odor that is passed around the mask
fitted with ORGANIC VAPOR CARTRIDGES. 
The employee
will be asked to position his or her head to the side,
up and down to simulate normal working conditions. 
The
detection of the odor indicates that the facial seal of
the mask Is Inadequate. 
If the employee detects the
smell, the trainer is allowed to tighten the straps and
adjust the mask on the employee one time. 
If the odor
test is unsuccessful twice, another brand of mask
should be fitted.
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3. 
Maintenance of Respirators:
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Respirators will be maintained to ensure that they work
properly. Replace any missing part of the mask or
strap, clean the mask with hot soapy water after each
us, and do not let others wear your mask without
disinfection first.
4. 
Storage of Respirators:
Respirators must be stored in a clean, safe, dry,
environment (e.g. not near the working area or on the
drilling rigs).
5. 
Use and limitations of Respirators:
Respirators selected for this project should be used
properly and within the limits for which they were
designed. 
These air purifying respirators will be
useful In concentrations well below the 100 ppm
filtration limit of the cartridges. These masks do not
provide oxygen and should not be used in confined
spaces or oxygen deficient atmospheres.
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Decontamination and Work Zone Procedures
Items that become contaminated must be cleaned up to
prevent employee exposure and the spread of harmful
materials. 
The field team will also be expected to
establish work zones and comply with safety procedures and
dress codes for each particular zone.
Section 5.0 gives a description of the decontamination
procedures that will be used for this project. 
The
following information will be given to the field team:
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Work zone definition and marking;
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Dress codes for each work zone;
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Decontamination procedures for personnel, equipment,
and heavy equipment.
Exclusion Zone
The exclusion zone is the area immediately surrounding
the work area where soil sampling is being conducted. 
For
soil sampling the exclusion zone will comprise a circle
extending 25 feet in diameter around the drilling rig.
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Proper personal protection consists of hand, foot, eye,
respiratory, body, and head protection as listed In Section
3.1.
Contamination Reduction Zone (CRZ)
The contamination reduction zone Is the area where
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decontamination will occur. The Idea Is to have personnel
remove contaminants, If any, from themselves and their
equipment Inside the CRZ. This practice will avoid the
spread of contamination, If any, Into the support area.
Support Zone
The support zone Is Intended as an area that remains
free of contamination and Is used for staging activities,
breaks, and eating. It Is extremely important to keep this
area clean and free of contamination. 
Never bring
contaminated equipment, articles or yourself Into this area
without going through the decontamination procedures first.
Decontamination Procedures
Personnel and equipment can become contaminated in a
number of ways including:
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Contacting vapors, gases, mists, or particulates in the
air.
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Being splashed by materials while sampling or opening
containers.
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Walking through puddles of liquids or on contaminated
soil.
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Using contaminated Instruments of equipment.
Protective clothing and respirators help prevent the
wearer from becoming contaminated or inhaling contaminants.
Good work practices help reduce contamination of protective
clothing, instruments, and equipment.
The employee needs to be aware of donning and doffing
procedures for protective clothing and equipment. These
procedures are easy to follow:
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Gloves go on your hands first when putting protective
clothing on; and
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Gloves come off your hands last, when undressing.
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These procedures will be supplemented by performing
decontamination on personnel, equipment and heavy equipment.
Decontamination procedures consist of physically removing
contaminants from the person or equipment with:
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Steam cleaning equipment;
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Detergent washing.
The drilling rig and soil coring equipment will be
detergent 
washed and steam cleaned to 
remove any
contamination.
R e s p i r a t o r s should be washed w i t h detergent/
disinfection solution to remove any c o n t a m i n a t i o n .
Respirators must be washed at the end of each day or more
often if they become grossly contaminated.
Emergency Procedures
Emergency procedures listed in this plan are designed
to give the field team instruction In handling medical
emergencies, fires and explosions, and excessive emissions
during drilling/coring.
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Medical Injuries
Medical problems that can occur on site need to be
handled competently and quickly. 
Each field team member
should be aware of the Instructions and Information given
below:
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Write down and post the telephone numbers of the local
plant and community ambulance and medical facilities.
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Seek professional medical attention for personnel that
are not breathing, bleeding severely, experiencing
Intense pain or are unconscious. Each member of the
site team should know how to call for an ambulance.
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If you get anything In your eyes (chemicals or dust),
flood them with water for 15 minutes. Be sure to tell
a supervisor. The supervisor will make sure that the
employee washes the eyes for the full 15 minutes.
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Do not remove objects that are Impaled (stuck) In the
eye.
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Always seek medical attention for eye Injuries.
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Stop bleeding with direct pressure. Place a bandage
over the wound and press down with your hand. Use a
tourniquet only In extreme cases when you are not able
to stop severe bleeding.
If you contact any contaminated material, wash the
affected area with soap and water as soon as possible.
If large amounts of contaminated material come In
contact with the body, you will be required to take a
full body shower with soap Immediately.
Fire and Explosion Response Procedures
Fires on site can be caused by the drilling rig
activity. The drilling rig will have a fire extinguisher on
hand at all times. 
The procedure for using a fire
extinguisher is to pull the safety pin, point the
extinguisher at the base of the flames and discharge the
extinguisher by sweeping the flames from a distance of six
feet. Move in closer as the flames are being put out.
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Never use water on an electrical fire or a solvent
fire. 
All extinguishers should be dry chemical and
labeled "Class A, B, C".
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Keep decontamination solvents well away from the steam
cleaner.
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Excessive Emissions Procedures
Ambient air samples will be taken prior to soil
sampling and during drilling operations on an hourly basis
If hydrocarbons are found. 
During drilling and coring
activities, emissions may become excessive. When excessive
emissions are detected, follow these procedures:
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Cease drilling and contain cuttings.
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If emissions are not controlled, remove auger flights
and close the borehole.
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Be prepared to evacuate to an upwind site.
5.0 DECONTAMINATION PROCEDURES
To minimize the transfer of any hazardous substances
from the site, contamination control procedures are needed.
Contaminants must be removed from people and equipment prior
to relocation from a work zone.
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5.1 Work Zones
The field team will prevent contaminated material from
moving from the drilling site. The team will prevent
migration of site contaminants, If any, by using work zones
to control the spread of contamination. Decontamination
procedures will also help reduce the chances of spreading
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contaminants, If any.
Exclusion zone
A 25 foot circle around the drilling site will be
defined before drilling starts. The circle will constitute
the "Exclusion Zone". This zone may contain potentially
hazardous airborne and physical hazards to the workers.
Contamination Reduction Zone
A corridor leading from the exclusion zone will be
defined. This corridor should lead from the drilling rig to
the break area. All decontamination activities will occur
in this area. A waste container should be placed at the end
of the corridor so contaminated disposable equipment can be
placed Inside and covered.
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Support Zone
A support zone must be defined for each field activity.
The zone should be at least 50 feet from the drilling rig
and should be clean and free of contamination (surface and
airborne).
5.2 Personal Hygiene Requirements
Some general rules to obey when In the support zone are
as follows:
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You must wash your hands and forearms with soap and
water before eating, drinking, smoking, anything.
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You must wash your hands before using the toilet.
Remove personal protection equipment In the order given
below while In the decontamination corridor.
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First, remove any outer gloves or boot covers and drop
them In the "container provided.
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Remove the tyvek coverall, save this coverall unless It
Is contaminated.
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Remove your respirator.
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Last, remove your Inside gloves.
Reverse the order of the doffing procedure when you are
ready to re-enter the exclusion zone.
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