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DocuSign Envelope ID:BO8E3DDA-6A84-496A-9141-79CF798AEA7B <br /> SECTION .f <br /> POTENTIAL SORTING HAZARDS <br /> Waste characterization studies pose potential health and safety hazards. Sorters may encounter <br /> hazardous materials such as pesticides, herbicides, solvents, paints, explosives, hypodermic <br /> needles, and broken glass. While the quantity of hazardous material that sorters may encounter <br /> during waste studies is relatively small,the potential health and safety risks associated with some <br /> types of waste can be significant. The hazards most frequently encountered in sorting and <br /> evaluating solid waste include the following: <br /> • Hypodermic needles and other sharp objects; <br /> • Sprains and muscle strains from heavy lifting; <br /> • Inhalation of, ingestion of, or direct contact with hazardous substances; <br /> • Puncture wounds; <br /> • Injuries involving moving vehicles; <br /> • Heat stress; <br /> • Noise exposure; <br /> • Slips, trips, and falls; and <br /> • Fires. <br /> All hazards should immediately be brought to the attention of the Sort Supervisor. If the potential <br /> exists for worker injury, the Sort Supervisor will clear the area. Any occurrence that cannot be <br /> handled by the Sort Supervisor will immediately be brought to the attention of the Facility's onsite <br /> Supervisor, who in turn will notify local response agencies as appropriate. Such occurrences <br /> include, but are not limited to, any spill that is large, emits an odor, foams, or otherwise appears <br /> unstable; fires; bombs; or personal injuries requiring medical attention. <br /> All contact names and phone numbers can be found in Section 7.0, Contact List. <br /> Ikesslleir consulting inc. <br /> WCS\Planning\Site Safety Plan Page 1 of 11 innovative waste solutions <br />