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Triangle Region Solid Waste Planners Committee Household Hazardous Waste October 28, 1993 Fire: A fire can occur through the ignition of a waste material or paper and wood trash. I aidlaw will provide appropriate fire extinguisher(s) for the site and all personnel will be properly trained to use them. All flammable materials will be stored in proper containers and spark-proof tools will be used when handling them. - Temperature Extremes: If warm conditions develop and coincide with any specific requirements for wearing impervious clothing, a heat stress monitoring program will be implemented. Metrosonics heat stress monitors which monitor body surface temperature and pulse rate would be used to evaluate safe working conditions. Personal fluid intake as well as oral temperature would also be monitored. - Injuries: Injuries can occur due to chemical exposure or as a result of mechanical forces. Personal protective equipment such as leather palm gloves are worn to minimize the potential for cuts and abrasions or other hand injuries due to sharp objects. Other protective equipment worn minimizes the possibility for personal injuries. - Non-project Related Disasters: In the unlikely event of an earthquake, bomb threat or flood the project manager will implement emergency procedures which are noted in section XII. Local emergency services will be contacted before the job begins and the scope of the work procedures will be outlined so that emergency officials will be aware of the possible need for their services. • COMMUNICATION: In an emergency situation, effective communications are vital to the efficient handling of the problem. The use of voice is the primary means of communication. Air horns will be placed on the site in strategic locations for emergency purposes. A series of hand signals may also be developed as a backup method. All employees will be familiarized with the communication methods. Use of the air horn will indicate the need to evacuate the immediate area. Air horn communication will be-developed and specific for each job. • FIRST AID AND MEDICAL: - Laidlaw will generally provide two industrial grade first aid kits for the site. All personnel will be familiarized with their locations at the site. Laidlaw personnel have received Red Cross first aid and CPR training and are capable of providing assistance to injured personnel. - In the case of an injury to a program participant, Laidlaw will notify the local emergency services, stabilize the victim and then allow the ambulance to transport the injured. Laidlaw will transport their employees only. Laidlaw Environmental Services 37