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Health and Safety Plan • Safety glasses or goggles, or prescription safety glasses • Organic vapor dust mask (if required by facility operator) • White Tyvek full -piece suit (the suit's sleeves should be tucked inside the gloves so the ends of the sleeves don't drag in the materials samples) • Nitrile gloves (cotton liners will be provided, optional) • Steel -toed boots 5.6 Presorting Protection Different levels of protection are required for different study activities, depending on the potential for exposure. In addition to the personal protective clothing listed previously for sorters, presorting the samples for hazardous, household hazardous, and infectious waste requires the wearing of a half -faced respirator. The Site Supervisor and Assistant Supervisor will be the only staff conducting the presorting and, preferably, have received safety training associated with wearing the additional respiratory protection. 5.7 Spills In the unlikely event of a spill or a release of a hazardous substance in a quantity still manageable by on -site personnel, the Site Supervisor will wear a poly- coated Tyvek suite (yellow) with duct tape to seal the wrists and ankles, double gloves (nitrile gloves with inner vinyl gloves), and disposable vinyl overboots to protect against liquids. The Site Supervisor will also switch to a full -faced respirator. 5.8 Likelihood of Heat and Cold Stress Because the study will be taking place inside a minimally heated area and outside, environmental factors are an important consideration in worker health and safety. Additionally, the personal protective clothing required for the study can aggravate situations caused by uncomfortable weather. A large Tyvek suit will be worn over layers of clothing. Frequent breaks will be encouraged in the event of extremely hot or cold weather. A work/rest schedule will be adapted to weather conditions. Also, water coolers and beverages will be provided throughout the sort. 5.9 First Aid for Heat and Cold Stress The following are First Aid procedures for conditions caused by hot and cold temperature extremes that may be aggravated by required personal protective equipment: B1605 3