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HAZARDOUS WASTE OPERATIONS AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE

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General Requirements

Prior to entry, a trained person must conduct a preliminary site characteristic evaluation, to identify potential hazards to life and health, and in turn aid in the selection of employee protection methods.

Once the evaluation has been completed, a site control program must be implemented to protect employees against hazardous contamination. At a minimum, it must have:
  • A site map
  • Site work zones
  • Site communications
  • Safe work practices
  • Identification of the nearest medical assistance.

Also required is the use of a "buddy system" as a protective measure in particularly hazardous situations so that employees can keep watch on one another to provide quick aid if needed.

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