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