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Id Standard Operating Procedures
           (FSOP)*4

           Site Entry

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  SECTION  VII





    SUMMARY
            •


      OF



FIELD EQUIPMENT
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                                             FIELD STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES
IP NO: 4
CESS: SITE ENTRY
1
RATING PROCEDURES STEP SEQUENCE INFORMATI
Prepared by: Date:
Approved by:

ON/OPTRATING COALS/SPECIFICATIONS TRAIHIHG
GUIDC/NOTl
evel A Donning
•es  Taken
1 CO
                  Statfon 1:  Apply Antlfog
                  Station 2:  Step Into Legs of
                              Suit
                  Station 3:  Put On Boots
                  Station  4:   Don SCBA
                  Station  5:   Don Faceplece
                  Station  6:   Open Valve
                  Station  7:   Don  Inner Gloves
                 Station 8:   Get Into Sleeves

                 Station 9:  Close Fasteners
                Station  10:   Connect Breathing
                              Hose
                Station  11:   Don Suit and  Close
                Station  1?:   Check  Equipment
                Station  13:   Site Entry
   Use  ant1 fog  on  suit  and mask facepleces (nose cups
   may  be applicable).
   While sitting,  step  Into legs, place feet properly.
   and  gather suit around waist.
   While sitting, cover feet of suit, put on steel
   toe and shank boots.
  Put on SCBA and harness assembly.
  Put on faceplece and adjust to be secure - do not
  connect breathing hose.
  Open  valve to air tank.
  Put on  Inner  gloves.
  Helper pulls  suit  up  and over SCBA. adjusting suit
  around SCBA backpack  and user's shoulders.
  Close all  fasteners until there 1s only room
  to connect breathing hose.  Secure belts
  and adjustments.
  Connect breathing hose while opening main valve.

 When properly breathing In SCBA, complete closing
 suit.
Check equipment (e.g.  communication, etc.)
 Enter site with necessary monitoring equipment..  .

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 PROCESS  SITE ENTRY
 Flow Sheet

 SITE ENTRY
   SITE ENTRY - LEVEL C PROTECTION

  4         EXCLUSION ZONE



(V)                 Mo)    SITE  ENTRY
  DOUBLE  BAG ALL  NON-
  DISPOSABLE SAMPLING
  EQUIPMENT AS HELL  AS
  ELECTRICAL AND  CAMERA
  EQUIPMENT
  TEST EQUIPMENT TO SEE
  IF FUNCTIONING PROPERLY
  CALIBRATE EQUIPMENT
  WARM UP EQUIPMENT IF
  NECESSARY
  LABEL ALL SAMPLING
  CONTAINERS
  SET UP DECONTAMINATION
  STATIONS FOR SAMPLING
  EQUIPMENT BEFORE MOVING
  EQUIPMENT INTO EXCLUSION
  ZONE  (SEE FSOP #7)
0
              0
              0
              0
              0
 0
CONTAMINATION
  REDUCTION
    ZONE
0
                        3
                       o*S
                       s*>
                        z
 0
                0
       PUT ON HOOD 4 SECURE


       DON FACEPIECE


       TAPE GLOVES TO SUIT


       PUT ON INNER AND OUTER GLOVES


       TAPE BOOTIES TO SUIT
                                                        DON SPLASH SUIT AND LATEX*
                                                        BOOTIES
        DON STEEL-TOED BOOTS*


        APPLY ANTIFOG/NOSE CUP


        CONNECT CANISTER TO FACEPIECE
                              I
                        t
                       SUPPORT
                        ZONE
                        EQUIPMENT           PERSONNEL
   *Boots  donned  first only when  using  dispensable coveralls with attached booties.

   Steps 11-11  may  be  done outside  but  adjacent to the contamination reduction zone.
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PROCESS  SITE ENTRY
                             SITE ENTRY - LEVEL B PROTECTION

                                      EXCLUSION ZONE
Flow Sheet
SITE ENTRY
.....0.....
1
nn
SITE ENTRY
 DOUBLE  BAG ALL NON-
 OISPOSABLE SAMPLING
 EQUIPMENT AS  WELL  AS
 ELECTRICAL AND CAMERA
 EQUIPMENT
 TEST EQUIPMENT TO SEE
 IF FUNCTIONING PROPERLY
 CALIBRATE EQUIPMENT
 WARM UP EQUIPMENT IF
 NECESSARY
 LABEL ALL SAMPLING
 CONTAINERS
 SET UP DECONTAMINATION
 STATIONS FOR SAMPLING
 EQUIPMENT BEFORE MOVING
 EQUIPMENT INTO EXCLUSION
 ZONE  (SEE FSOP #7)
0
0

O
0

0

0
                               CONTAMINATION
                                 REDUCTION
                                    ZONE
                                              10 I    CONNECT BREAKING  TUBE WHILE
                                                     OPENING MAIN  LINE  VALVE
     PUT ON HOOD ft SECURE


     DON SCBA AND FACEMASK*


     TAPE GLOVES TO SUIT


     PUT ON OUTER GLOVES
  ^


5 1   PUT ON  INNER GLOVES


      TAPE  BOOTIES TO  SUIT


      PUT ON BOOTS AND LATEX BOOTIES


      DON CHEMICAL SUIT


      APPLY ANTIFOG/NOSE CUP
                                              0
                                              0
                                              0
0
0
0
0
                             t
                        I
                                                       SUPPORT
                                                        ZONE
                      EQUIPMENT            PERSONNEL
Steps 11-11 «*y be done outside but adjacent to the contamination  reduction  zone.

*May be donned before outer gloves.
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  PROCESS  SITE ENTRY
  Flow Sheet

.  SITE ENTRY
   SITE ENTRY - LEVEL A PROTECTION

           (EXCLUSION ZONE

                      t
(V)                nT]    SITE ENTRY
  DOUBLE BAG ALL NON-
  DISPOSABLE SAMPLING
  EQUIPMENT AS WELL AS
  ELECTRICAL AND CAMERA
  EQUIPMENT
  TEST EQUIPMENT TO SEE
  IF FUNCTIONING PROPERLY
                                  CONTAMINATION
                             COMPLETE CLOSING SUIT
                      10j    CONNECT  BREATHING HOSE/OPEN
                          •   MAIN LINE
                             CLOSE ALL FASTENERS  EXCEPT
                             NEAR BREATHING HOSE
                                                   8 I    GET INTO SLEEVES 4 DON SUIT
CALIBRATE EQUIPMENT

WARM UP EQUIPMENT IF
NECESSARY

LABEL ALL SAMPLING
CONTAINERS
SET UP DECONTAMINATION
STATIONS FOR SAMPLING
EQUIPMENT BEFORE MOVING
EQUIPMENT INTO EXCLUSION
ZONE (SEE FSOP 17)

©REDUCTION
ZONE

0

0
0

1
0
0
CO
0
0
0
0
!
PUT ON INNER GLOVES
OPEN VALVE TO AIR TJ
DON FACEPIECE
DON SCBA
PUT ON BOOTS*
STEP INTO LEGS OF S
APPLY ANTIFOG/NOSE
SUPPORT
ZONE

4NK



1UIT*
CUP

                         EQUIPMENT
                    PERSONNEL
   *0rder may be reversed depending on suit type.  Steps 11-11 may be done outside but
   adjacent to the contamination reduction zone.

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FLOW CHARTS



    FOR



 SITE ENTRY
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  SECTION  III
              •
INITIAL SURVEYS
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PROCESS:  SITE ENTRY

in.  INITIAL SURVEYS

      In general, tne  initial entry 1s considered a relatively
      screening process for collecting preliminary data on sit
      nazaros.

      Or  immediate  concern to initial entry personnel are atmos
      conditions  wnich cpulo affect tneir Immediate safety.  Tn
      conditions  are:  airborne toxic suostances, comoustible g
      vapors,  lacK  of  oxygen, and to a  lesser extent, ionizing
      radiation.   Priorities for monitoring tnese potential naz
      snould be  estaolished  after a careful evaluation- of condi
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              Boots (outer), chemical-resistant,  (disposable)*

              Boot covers (outer), chemical-resistant  (disposable)*

              Hard nat (face shield*)

              Escape mas**

              2-Way radio communications* (inherently safe)

      2.  Criteria  for  selection

         Meeting any of  tne following criteria permits-use of Level  C
         protection:
                                              *
               Oxygen concentrations are not  less  than  19.SX  Dy  volume.

               Measured air concentrations of identified  substances will
               be reduced oy the respirator Delow  the  substance's
               threshold limit value (TLV) and the concentration is witnin
               the service limit of the canister.

               Atmospneric contaminant concentrations  do not exceed  IDLH
               levels.

               Atmospneric contaminants,  liquid splashes, or other direct
               contact will not adversely affect the small area  left
               unprotected oy  cnemical-resistant clotning.

               Joo functions ao not require  self-contained breatning
               apparatus.

               Direct  readings are a few ppms above oackground  on
               instruments  sucn  as tne FIO or PID.  (See Appendices I  and
                II.)

  0.    Level  0 Protection

       1.   Personal protective equipment

                Coveralls

                Gloves*

                Boots/shoes, leather or chemical-resistant,  steel  toe  and
                snan*

                 Safety glasses or  chemical splasn goggles*

                 Hard nat (face snield)*


  •Optional

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    2.  Criteria for selection
        Meeting any of the following criteria allows use of Level D
        protection:
        -  No contaminants are present.
        •  Wont functions preclude splashes, immersion, or potential for
           unexpected  inhalation of any cnemicals.
        Level 0 protection  is  primarily a work uniform.   It can  be worn
        only in areas  wnere  tnere  is  no possioility of  contact with
        contamination.

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                                            or

                   site operations and work functions involves hign
                   potential  for  splash, lamersion, or exposure to un-
                   expected vapors,  gases, or participates of materials
                   nlgnly toxic to tne skin.

               SuDstances  with a high degree of hazard to the skin are
               known  or suspected  to  be present, and skin contact Is
               possible.

               Operations must be conducted in confined, poorly  ventilated
               areas  until the aosence of hazards  requiring  Level A
               protection is determined.
                                              *
               Direct readings on field Flame lonization  Detectors  (FID)
               or Photoionization Detectors (PJD)  and similar instruments
               indicate hign  levels of unidentified vapors and gases in
               tne air.

 B.  Level 8 Protection

       I.  Personal protective equipment

               Suppllea-air respirator (MSHA/NIOSH approved).
               Respirators may be:
                     •

               . — pressure-demand,  self-contained oreathing apparatus

                                    or

                -- pressure-demand, airline respirator (witn escape bottle
                   for IDLH or potential  for IDLH  atmosphere)

                Cnemical-resistant clothing (overalls and long-sleeved
                jactcet; nooaed, one or two-piece cnemical-splash -suit;
                disposaole chemical-resistant, one-piece suits)

                Long cotton  underwear*

                Coveralls*

                Gloves  (outer), cnemical-resistant

                Gloves  (inner),  chemical-resistant

                Boots  (outer), cnemical-resistant,  steel  toe and snann

                Boots  (outer), cnemical-resistant (disposaole)*

                 Hard nat (face shield)*

                 2-Way raoio communications (intrinsically safe)

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     Z.  Criteria for selection.

         Meeting any one of  these criteria warrants use of Level B
         protection:

               Tne  type  ana atmospneric  concentration of toxic substances
               have oeen identified  and  requires a nigh level of
               respiratory protection, out less SKin protection than Level
               A.   These would oe atmospheres:

                    with concentrations  Immediatly  Dangerous  to  Life and
                    Healtn, out substance or concentration in the air  does
                    not represent a severe SKin nazard  -

                                        or

                    that do  not meet  the  selection criteria permitting the
                    use of air-purifying  respirators.

                The  atmosphere contains  less than ly.SX oxygen.
                                                        *
                It  is nignly  unluely  tnat the worn being  done will
                generate nigh concentrations of vapors, gases or
                particulates, or splasnes of material tnat will  affect the
                sxin of  personnel wearing Level B protection.

                Atmospneric concentrations of unidentified vapors or gases
                are indicated oy direct  readings on instruments  such as tne
                FID or PID or similar instruments,  out  vapors and gases are
                not suspected of containing high levels of cnemicals toxic
                to SKin.
  C.   Level t Protection

       1.  Personal  protective equipment

                 Air-purifying respirator,  full-face, canister-equippea
                 (MSHA/NIOSH approved)

                 Chemical-resistant clotning (coveralls;  hooded,  one-piece
                 or two piece chemical splash suit;  chemical-resistant hood
                 and apron; disposable cnemical-resistant coveralls)

                 Coveralls*

                 Long cotton underwear*

                 Gloves  (outer), chemical-resistant

                 Gloves  (inner), chemical-resistant

                 Boots  (outer), cnemical-resistant. steel  tno  **»  ------

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     c.  Level C;  Affords appropriate protection wnen  tne  type(s)  of
         airoorne substance(s) 1s known, the concentration(s)  is
         •easurea, and experienceu professionals judge  that the criteria
         for using air-purifying respirators are met.
     d.  Level D:  Afforas minimal protection.  Level  0 is primarily a
         worn uniform and  should not oe worn on any site with respiratory
         or  skin hazards.
     3.  Selection of Level  of Protection
         Tne Level of Protection  selectee  snould  be oased  primarily on
         tne following:
          Type(s) and measured concentration^}  of tne  chemical
          suostance(s) In the ambient atmosphere and its toxicity.
          Potential exposure to substances in air, splasnes of liquids,  or
          otner direct contact with material due to work being performed.
      4.  Selection of Sampling Equipment
          Sampling equipment used on site  snould be selected to meet the
          following criteria:
          •  Provioes information useful for protecting personnel.
          •   Is  convenient to  use and  maintain.!
          •   Is  disposaole if  possiole.
          -   Can be  oagged witn plastic to avoid the need  for
              decontamination.
           -   Will not initiate on explosion if used  in an explosive
              atomosphere.
           -   Can be  easily decontaminated.

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PROCESS:  SITE ENTRY

III.  Levels of Protection

A.   Level A Protection

      i.   Personal  protective equipment

               Supplied-air respirator approved oy the Mine Safety and
               Healtn Administration (MSHA)  and National  Institute of
               Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH).
               Respirators may be:

                    pressure-demand, self-contained  ore.atning apparatus
                    (SCBA)
                                             *
                                       or

                    pressure-demand,  airline respirator (with escape
                    oottle  for  Immediately  Dangerous to Life and Healtn
                     (IDLh)  or potential for 1LDH atmosphere)

                Fully  encapsulating cnemicai-resistant suit

                Coveralls*

                Long cotton unuerwear*

                Gloves, (inner),  chemical-resistant

                Boots, cnemicaUresistant, steel  toe ano snanx (Depending
                on suit construction, worn over or  under suit boot)

                Hard nat* (unaer  suit)

                Oisposaole  gloves  ana coot  covers*  (Worn over fully
                encapsulating suit)

                Cooling unit*

                2-Way radio communications  (innerently  safe)

       2.  Criteria for  selection

           Meeting any  of tne following criteria warrants  use of Level A
           Protection:

                 Tne cnemical suustance(s) nas oeen  identified ana requires
                 tne highest  level of protection for skin,  eyes, and tne
                 respiratory  system oased on:

                      measureo  (or potential  for) high concentrations  of
                      at/nospneric  vapors, gases, or particulates

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    SECTION II





PERSONAL PROTECTIVE



     EQUIPMENT   •
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PROCESS:  SITE ENTRY

  i.  Objectives
         Tnis document provides site entry procedures that field response
         personnel can use to minimize the risk of exposure to hazardous
         iuostances.

  II.   Background

         Tnese  procedures  nave  Deen derived  by reorganizing the U.S.
         Environmental  Protection Agency,  Office  of  Emergency and
         Remedial Responses  (US EPA, OERR),  Washington,  DC.   "Standard
         Operating Safety liuides", Novemoer  1984, into a format more
          appropriate for use in tne fielo at nazardous materials
          responses.

 III.  Brief Description of Site Entry Procedures

       1.  Personnel Entry

          Personnel entering sites  of hazardous suostance incicents must
          use adequate safety precautions  to minimize exposure to a host
          of contaminants whicn may nave' long term or  immediate nealtn
          affects. .These precautions  Include selecting  and properly using
          ana decontaminating personal protective equipment.  Each site  is
          separate and distinct as 1s  each site entry.   The EPA (OERR) has
          designated  levels  of  protection, oased  on  site cnaracteristies,
          for  tneir  own  use.   In situations"wnere the  type(s) of
          cnemical(s),  concentration(s), and possioilities  of contact  are
          not  well cnaracterized, experienced professionals must  select
          tne  appropriate level of protection oased on potential  exposure,
          until the nazaros  can oe oetter characterized.
       2.  Protective Equipment Level

           Tne EPA (OERR) nas classified  the equipment to protect tne body
           against contact with known or  potential chemical hazards into
           tour categories according to tne degree of protection afforded:

           a.   Level A:  Affords  tne nighest  available  level of
                respiratory,  smn, and eye protection.

           °*   Level B;  Affords  tne nighest  level  of  respiratory
                protection,  out a  lesser  level of skin  protection.   Level  B
                protection  is the  minimum level recommended on  initial  site
                entries until tne  nazaros nave oeen furtner defined by
                on-site studies.

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                  FOR



               SITE ENTRY





               F.S.O.P.   4 '





  U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY



OFFICE OF EMERGENCY AND REMEDIAL RESPONSE



   HAZARDOUS RESPONSE SUPPORT DIVISION



          WASHINGTON,  D.C. 20460
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    The mention of trace names or commercial  products  tn  tnis manual  is
for illustration purposes ana does not constitute endorsement or
recommendation for use oy the Environmental Protection Agency.

    Contents of tnis manual do not necessarily reflect tne views and
policies of tne Environmental Protection Agency.

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                             TABLE OF CONTENTS
  I.  INTRODUCTION
         Objectives                                         1
         Background                                         1
         Brief  Description  of  Site  Entry Procedures         1
         Site Level  Determination                           1
         Selection of  Sampling Equipment                    2
  II.   PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT                        3

          Level A Protection                                3
          Level B Protection                                4
          Level C Protection                                5
          Level D Protection                  •             6

 III.  INITIAL SURVEYS                                      8

'  IV.  FLOW CHARTS FOR SITE ENTRY                           9

          Level A Entry                                     9
          Level B Entry                                     10
          Level C Entry    •                                 11

   V.  PROCEDURES FOR DONNING  PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT          12

          Level A Donning                                  12
          Level B Donning                                '  13
          Level C Donning                                  14

   VI.  PROCEDURES FOR  DOFFING  PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT          15

          Level  A Doffing and  Decon                        15
          Level  B Doffing and  Decon                        18
          Level  C Doffing and  Decon                        21

  VII.   SUMMARY OF FIELD EQUIPMENT                          24

  VIII. SCBA CHECKOUT PROCEDURES                             29
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 SECTION I





INTRODUCTION
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                                              FIELD STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES
P NO:
CESS: SITE ENTRY
                          STEP  SEQUENCE
                                                   Prepared by:
                                                   Approved by:
                                  INFORMATION/OPERATII
                                                  Date:
                                   IONS
                                                                                                                 GUIDF/NOTI
?vel B Donning
•es Taken
 Station  1:  Apply  Antlfog,
 Station  2:  Don Suit

 Station 3:  Don Boots

 Station 4:  Taping

 Station 5:  Don Inner
             Gloves
 Station 6:  Don Outer
             Gloves
 Station 7:   Taping
 Station 8:   Don  SCBA
 Station 9:   Connect Breathing
             Tube
Station 10:  Site Entry
 Use  antlfog on faceplece (nose  cups may  be applicable;.
 Put  on chemical  resistant  splash  suit, tape
 around waist If  necessary.
 Put  on steel-toed and shanked boots and  Tatex booties.
 Make sure booties are outside of  suit.
 Tape booties to  suit.  Also tape around  the arch
of the boot  to keep booties In place.
Put on Inner gloves.
                                                       Put on outer gloves.  Make sure gloves are outside of sleeves.

                                                      .Tape gloves to suit.
                                                       Put on SCBA and facemask.   Open tank  valve.
                                                       Connect breathing  tube while opening
                                                       main line  valve.
                                                       Enter  site with necessary monitoring equipment.
 -»  o>
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                                             FIELD STANDARD OPERATING PROCFOURFS
 NO:
ESS: SITE ENTRY
                                                  Prepared by:
                                                  Approved by:
                                                                         Date:
ATING PROCEDURES
       STEP SEQUENCE
                     IHFORHAnONVOPERATIMG  GOALS/SPECIFICATIONS
                                                           TMIHIHC
                                                          GUIDE/HOTE!
vel C Donning
es Taken
Station 1:
Station 2:
Station 3:
Station 4:
Canister Application
Apply Ant1 fog
Don Roots
Don Splash Suit
                  Station  5:   Taping
                  Station  6:   Glove  Donning

                 Station  7:   Taping
                 Station 8:   Don Faceplece
                 Station 9:   Site Entry
  Screw appropriate  canister  to Taceplece.
  Use  ant1 fog  on  faceplece  (nose cup may be applicable).
  Put  on steel-toed  and shanked boots.
  Put  on splash suit and latex booties.
  Be sure booties are outside of suit.
  Tape booties to suit.
 Put on Inner and outer gloves.   Be sure outer
 gloves are outside of sleeves.
'Tape gloves to suit.
 Put on and secure  faceplece.
 •Enter site with  necessary  monitoring
 equipment.

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                                              FIELD STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES
P NO:
CESS: SITE ENTRY
MTlNf,
                                                  Prepared  by:

                                                  Approved  by:
                                                     Date:
      STEP SEQUENCE
INFORMATION/OPERATING COALS/SPECIFICATIONS
ivel A Doffing
 ximum Measures
 ken for
 contamination
Station 1:  Segregated Equipment
            Drop
                   Station 2:  Boot Cover and
                               Glove Wash

                   Station 3:  Boot Cover and
                               Glove Rinse

                   Station 4:  Tape Removal
                  Station 5:  Boot  Cover
                              Removal

                  Station 6:  Outer Glove
                              Removal

                  Station 7:  Suit and Boot
                              Wash
                  Station 8:   Suit and Boot
                              Rinse
   KDeposit  equipment  used  on  site  (tools, sampling
       devices  and containers, monitoring Instruments,
       radios,  clipboards, etc.)  on plastic drop cloths
       or  In different containers with plastic liners.
       During hot weather operations, a cool down station
       may be set up within this area.

  2.   Scrub outer boot covers and gloves with decon
       solution or detergent/water.

  3.  Rinse off decon solution from Station 2 using
      copious amounts of water.

  4.  Remove tape around boots and  gloves and deposit
      1n container with  plastic  liner.

  5.  Remove boot covers  and  deposit  In container
      with plastic  Uner.

  6.   Remove outer gloves and  deposit  In container
      with  plastic liner.

  7.   Wash encapsulating  suit  and boots using scrub brush
      and decon solution  or detergent/water.  Repeat
      as many times as necessary.

 8.   Rinse off decon solution using water.   Repeat
      as many times as necessary.

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                                             FIELD STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES
 NO:
ESS: SITE ENTRY
                        STEP SEQUENCE
                                                   Prepared by:

                                                   Approved by:
                                                   Date:
                                  INFORMATION/OPERATING GOALS/SPEtlFICATlOMS
                                                                                                               GUIDE/NOTES
tei  A Doffing
;1mum Measures
en  for
ontaml nation
Station 9:  Tank Change
                 Station  10:   Safety Boot
                              Removal

                 Station  11:   Fully-Encapsulating
                              Suit and  Hard  Hat
                              Removal
                Station 12:
            SCBA Backpack
            Removal
                Station 13:  Inner Glove Wash
                Station  14:   Inner Glove Rinse
                Station  15:   Face Piece Removal
  9. If an air tank change 1s desired, this Is the
     last step in the decontamination procedure.
     Air tank Is exchanged, new outer gloves and
     boot covers donned, and joints taped.   Worker
     returns to duty.

 10. Remove safety boots and deposit 1n container
     with plastic liner.

 11. Fully-encapsulated suit 1s removed with
     assistance of a  helper and laid out on  a  drop
     cloth  or hung up.   Hard hat Is removed.   Hot
     weather  rest station may be set up within this
     area  for personnel  returning to site.

 12.  While  still  wearing facepiece,  remove backpack
     and place on  table.  Disconnect hose from
     regulator valve and proceed  to next station.

 13.  Wash with decon solution that will not
     harm the skin.  Repeat as often as necessary.

14. Rinse with water.  Repeat as many times  as
    necessary.

15.  Remove face piece.   Deposit In container with
    plastic Hner.  Avoid touching face with
    fingers.

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                                             FIELD STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES
>  NO:
:ESS:  SITE ENTRY
                                                   PrepaVed by:

                                                   Approved by:
                                                    Date:
[ATINU PROCEDURES
       STEP  SEQUENCE
INFORMATION/OPERATING GOALS/SPECIFICATION5
                                                                                                               nuinr/norc
vel A  Doffing
ximumMeasures
ken for
contamination
Station 16:Inner Glove
             Removal

Station 17:  Inner Clothing
             Removal
                 Station 18:  Field Wash
                 Station 19:  Redress
   16.  Remove  inner gloves and deposit In container
       with  liner.

  •17.  Remove  clothing soaked with perspiration and
       place In lined container.  Do not wear Inner
       clothing off-site since there Is a possibility
       that small amounts of contaminants might have
       been transferred In removing the fully-
       encapsulated suit.

  18.  Shower  If highly toxic, skin-corrosive or skln-
       absorbable materials are known or suspected
       to be present.  Wash hands and face If shower
       1s not available.
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  19. Put on clean clothes.
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         PROCEDURES
      STEP SEQUENCE
                     INFORMATION/OPERATING GOALS/SPEC IFICATIOH5
Level B Doffing
Maximum Measures
Taken for
Decontamination
Station T:
Segregated Equipment
Drop
                    Station 2:  Boot Cover and
                                Glove Wash

                    Station 3:  Boot Cover and
                                Glove Rinse

                    Station 4:  Tape Removal
                    Station  5:   Boot Cover
                                Removal

                    Station  6:   Outer Glove
                                Removal

                    Station  7:   Suit and Safety
                                Boot Wash
 1.  Deposit equipment used on site (tools,  samp
     devices and contaners, monitoring instrument
     radios, clipboards, etc.) on plastic  drop  clc
     or in different containers with plastic  linen
     Segregation at the drop reduces the probability
     of cross-contamination.  During hot weather
     operations, cooldown stations may be  set up with
     this area.

 2.   Scrub outer boot covers and gloves with decon
     solution or detergent and water.

 3.   Rinse off decon  solution from Station ? using
     copious  amounts  of water.
                          «
 4.   Remove tape around boots and gloves and deposit
     in container with plastic liner.

 5.   Remove boot covers and deposit in container
    with plastic liner.

6.  Remove outer gloves and deposit in container
    with plastic liner.

7.  Wash chemical-resistant splash suit, SCBA,
    gloves, and  safety boots.  Scrub with  long-handle
    scrub brush  and decon solution.  Wrap  SCBA
    regulator (if belt mounted type) with  plast*'
    to keep out  of water.   Wash backpack *'
    with sponges or cloths.
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           ,EDURE5
       STEP SEQUENCE
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                     INFORHATiON/OPERATING GO/
                                                                                      Date:
                                     IONS
 TRAINING
GUIDE/NOT
.evel  B Doffing
laxfmum Measures
aken  for
econtamlnation
Station 8:
Suit, SCBA, Boot.
and Glove Rinse
                   Station 9:    Tank Change
                  Station 10:  Safety Boot
                               Removal

                  Station 11:  SCBA Backpack
                               Removal
                  Station 1?:  Splash Suit
                               Removal

                  Station ,13:  Inner Glove Wash

                  Station 14:  Inner Glove Rinse

                  Station 15:  Face  Piece Removal
 • 8. Rinse off decon solution using copious amounts
     of water.

  9. If worker leaves exclusion zone to change  air
     tank, this Is the last step In the decon-
    •tamlnatlon procedure.   Worker's air tank 1s
     exchanged, new outer gloves and boot covers
     donned,  and joints taped.   Worker returns  to
     duty.

 10. Remove safety boots and deposit In container
     with plastic  liner.

 11.  While still wearing faceplece,  remove back-
     pack  and  place on  table.  Disconnect hose from
     regulator valve.

 12.  With  assistance of helper, remove splash suit.
     Deposit In container with plastic liner.

 13.  Wash  Inner gloves with decon solution.

14. Rinse Inner gloves with water.

15. Remove face piece.   Deposit In  container with
    plastic liner.  Avoid touching  face with fingers.
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        STEP  SEQUENCE
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                ING GOALS/SPECIFICATIONS
                                                  Date:
                                                                                                               GUIDE/NOTE!
vel  B Doffing
cimum Measures
:en for
rontamination
Station 16:  Inner Glove
             Removal

Station 17:  Inner Clothing
             Removal
                Station  18:   Field Wash
 loT Remove  Inner gloves and deposit in container
    with liner.

 17. Remove  clothing soaked with perspiration.
    Place In container with liner.  Do not wear
    Inner clothing off-site since there Is a
    possibility that small amounts of contaminants
    might have been transferred In removing the
    fully-encapsulated suit.

18. Shower 1f highly toxic,  skin-corrosive or skln-
    absorbable materials are  known or  suspected
    to be present.   Wash hands and face  1f shower
    1s not available.
                Station 19:  Redress
                                    19.  Put on clean clothes.

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           [DURES
        STEP SEQUENCE
                                                 JtL IF I CAT IONS
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                                                                                                                GUIDE/NOTE
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ken  for
contamination
  Station  1:Segregated Equipment 1
                Drop
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Station 2:
Station 3:
Station 4:
Station 5:
Station 6:
Station 7:
Boot Cover and
Glove Wash
Boot Cover and
Glove Rinse
Tape Removal
Boot Cover
Removal
Outer Glove
Removal
Suit and Boot
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Station 8:
                                Wash
Suit and Boot,
and Glove Rinse
8.
                            Deposit  equipment  used on site  (tools, sampling
                            devices  and containers, monitoring Instruments,
                            radios,  clipboards, etc.) on plastic drop
                            cloths or  In different containers with plastic
                            liners.  Segregation at the drop reduces the
                            probability of cross contamination.  During hot
                            weather  operations, a cool down station may be
                            set up within this area.

                            Scrub outer boot covers and gloves with decon
                            solution or detergent and water.

                           Rinse off decon solution  from station 2 using
                           copious amounts of water.

                           Remove tape around bctots  and  gloves and deposit
                           In container with plastic  Uner.

                           Remove boot covers  and deposit In container
                           with  plastic Uner.

                           Remove outer gloves and deposit  In container
                           with  plastic liner.

                           Wash  splash unit, gloves, and safety boots.
                           Scrub  with long-handle scrub brush and decon
                           solution.
Rinse off decon solution using water.
many times as necessary.
Repeat as

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      STEP SEQUENCE
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                                                    Date:
                                                                                                               GUIPE/NOTE!
vel C Doffing
Kimum Measures
ce for
:ontam1nation
Station  9:  Canister or
             Mask Change
                  Station 10:   Safety Boot
                               Removal

                  Station 11:   Splash Suit
                               Removal

                  Station 12:   Inner  Glove
                               Wash

                 Station 13:   Inner  Glove
                               Rinse

                 Station  14:  Face Piece
                              Removal
                 Station 15:   Inner Glove
                              Removal
    9.   if worker  leaves exclusion zone to change
        canister (or mask), this 1s the last step
        In the decontamination procedure.  Worker's
        canister Is exchanged, new outer gloves and
        boot covers donned, and joints taped worker
        returns to duty.

  10.  Remove safety boots and deposit 1n container
       with plastic liner.

  11.  With assistance of helper,  remove  splash  suit.
       Deposit 1n  container with plastic  liner.

  12.  Wash  Inner  gloves with decon solution.
                                  13.  Rinse Inner gloves with water.
                                  14.  Remove face piece.  Deposit In container with
                                       plastic Uner.  Avoid touching face with
                                       fingers.

                                  15.  Remove Inner gloves and deposit In  lined
                                       container.
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contamination
StatiorTio:  Inner Clothing
             Removal
                  Station 17:  Field Wash
                  Station 18:  Redress
  To.Remove clothing  soaked with perspiration ana
        place in  lined container.  Do not wear inner
        clothing  off-site  since there is a possibility
        that small amounts of contaminants might have
        been transferred in removing the fully-
        encapsulated suit.

  17.   Shower if highly toxic, skin-corrosive or skin-
        absorbable materials are known or suspected to
       be present.  Wash hands and face if shower is
       not available.

  18.  Put on clean clothes.
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PROCESS:  SITE ENTRY


IV.  SUMMARY OF FIELD EQUIPMENT

     A.   Initial  Site Entry

     The  initial  on-site  entry is  to  determine, on a preliminary oasis,
     Hazardous  or potentially nazaroous  conditions.  The main effort is to
     rapidly  ioentify  tne immediate nazards tnat may affect the public,
     response personnel,  and the environment.  Of major concern are the real
     or potential Gangers - for example, fire, explosion,  oxygen-deficient
      atmospneres, radiation, airoorne contaminants, containerized  or pooled
      nazaroous suostances tnat coula affect workers during subsequent
      operations.

      i.  Organic Vapors and Gases

          If tne type(s) of organic substance(s)  involved in an incident is
          Known ana tne material is volatile or can oecome airborne, air
          measurements for organics snould  oe made witn one or more
          appropriate, properly  caliorated  survey instruments.

          When  tne presence  or types  of  organic vapors/gases are unknown, field
          analyzers using pnotoionization and/or flame  ionization  detectors
          (PIO/FIO), operated in tne  total  readout mode, snould oe used to
          detect  organic  vapors.  Until  specific constituents  can  oe
           iaentified,  tne reaaout indicates total  airborne substances  to  whicn
          tne instrument  is responding.   loentification of tne individual
           vapor/gas constituents permits the instruments to be calibrated and
           used for more specific analysis when used witn cnromatograpn columns.

           Sufficient data should be obtained curing tne initial entry to map or
           screen tne site for various levels of organic vapors.  Tnese gross
           measurements can oe used on a  preliminary basis to:  1)  determine
           levels of personnel protection,  2)  establish site wortc zones, and
           3)  select candioate  areas for mure tnorougn qualitative ana
           quantitative studies.

        2.   Inorganic Vapors  and  Gases

            Tne  aoility  to detect ana  quantity nonspecific  inorganic vapors  and
            gases  is extremely limited.   Presently,  tne  photoionization detector
            nas  limited  detection capaoiiity while  tne  flame ionization detector
            nas  none.   (See  Appenoix I for cnaracteristics).  If specific
            inorganics  are Known or suspected to be present, measurements  snould
            oe made witn appropriate instruments, if available.  Colorimetric
            tuoes can oe usea if suostances present are 
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     C.  Raaiation

         Aitnougn radiation monitoring is not necessary for all responses,  it
         snould  DC  incorporated  in tne initial survey where radioactive
         aaterials  may oe  present - for example, fires at warehouses or
         Hazardous  material storage facilities, transportation incidents
         involving  unknown materials, or aoandoned waste sites.

         Normal  gamma radiation  background  is approximately 0.01 to 0.02
         •illiroentgen per hour  (mR/nr) on  a  gamma survey  instrument.  Work
         can continue with elevated  radiation exposure rates;  however, if the
         exposure rate increases two  times  aoove  gamma oacxground,  a qualified
         nealtn pnysicist should De  consulted.  At no time should work
         continue witn an exposure  rate of  10 mR/nr  or above  without tne
         aavice of a healtn physicist.   EPA's* Office of  Air,  Noise, ana
         Radiation has radiation specialists in each Region,  as  well as  at
         facilities in Montgomery,  Alaoama, and Las  Vegas, Nevada,  to  assist.

          Tne aosence  of gamma readings aoove uackground  should not oe
          interpreted  as the complete aosence of radioactivity.  Radioactive
          materials emitting alpha, or oeta radiation may oe present,  but
          virtually all alpha ario oeta emitters tnat you can reasonably expect
          to oe  found  at  incident sites will also oe gamma emitters and
          therefore be measured  witn tne gamma survey.

      U.  Oxygen Deficiency

          At sea level, ambient  air contains  at  least ly.SX oxygen  by  volume.
          At lower  percentages,  air-supplied  respiratory protective equipment
          is needed.   Oxygen  measurements are of  particular importance for  woric
          in enclosed spaces,  low-lying areas,  or in the vicinity  of accidents
          tnat nave produced  neavier-tnan-air vapors, wnicn could  Displace
          amoient air.  These oxygen-deficient areas are also prime locations
          for taking further organic vapor  ana combustible gas measurements,
          since the air tnat nas been Displaced oy otner substances will affect
          tne readings of some  instruments (e.g. comoustiole gas meters need
          normal oxygen levels  for accurate results).  Oxygen-enricned
           atraospneres  increase  tne potential for fires.

       E.  Comoustible  Gases

           Tne presence or aosence of comoustiole vapors  or gases must be
           determined.   If readings approacn  or exceed 10% of the  lower
           explosive  limit (LEL), extreme caution should oe exercised  in
           continuing the  investigation.  If  readings approacn or  exceed 25X
           LEL,  personnel  snoula oe withdrawn immediately.  Before  resuming any
           on-site  activities, project  personnel  in  consultation with  experts  in
           fire  or  explosion  prevention must develop procedures  for continuing
           operations.  Also,  levels  in this range  are sure to oe  quite  high
           witn  respect to initial  action exposure  limits.

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     F.  Visual Observations

         Unite on-site, the  Initial entry team should make visual ooservations
         which would nelp  in evaluating site hazards - for example, dead fish
         or  otner  animals;  land  features; wind direction; labels on containers
         indicating explosive, flammaole, toxic, or corrosive material;
         conditions conducive  to splasn or contact with unconfined  liquids,
         sludges,  or  solids;  ana otner general conditions.

      (i.  Direct-Reading Instruments

         A variety of airborn toxics, (including organic  and inorganic vapors,
          gases, or particulates) can be  produced at,  f-or  example,  aoandoned
          waste sites; fires at cnemical  manufacturing,  storage, reprocessing,
          or formulating facilities; or fires-involving  pesticides.
          Direct-reading field instruments will not detect or measure all of
          these substances.  Tnus, negative readings snould not be Interpreted
          as the complete absence of  airoorne toxic substances.  Verification
          of negative results can only be done by collecting air samples and
          analyzing tnem in  a  laboratory.

      H.  Altnough it may  seem tnat the process  of transporting  sampling
          equipment into a nazardous  waste site  would primarily  rely  on  common
          sense, there  are some  general guidelines wnicn  should  be  followed.
          Tnese are:

           1.  Set  up  decontamination  stations  for sampling  equipment  oefore
               moving  equipment into contaminated area,   (see FSOP  17)

           2.  Laoel  all sampling containers.

           3.  Warm up equipment if necessary.

           4.  Caliorate equipment oefore ana after use.

           5.  Test equipment to see  if it is functioning properly.

           6.   Douole bag all non-disposaole sampling equipment  as  well  as
               electrical and camera  equipment.
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                                    TABLE 4-1

                          ATMOSPHERIC  HAZARD GUIDELINES
Mo n i t o r i n g £qu1pmen t
 Hazard
Amoient Level
     Action
Comoustiole gas  indicator
Explosive
atmospnere
 Oxygen concentration meter  Oxygen
  Radiation survey
  Radiation
       LEL    Continue investigate
              10X-25X     Continue on-site
                          monitoring with extrei
                          caution as higner lev*
                          are encountered.

               25% LEL    Potential explosion
                          hazard; withdraw from
                          area  immediately.

               19.5X       Monitor wearing SCBA.
                           NOTE:  Combustiole  gas
                           readings  are not valid
                           in atmospneres witn les
                           tnan ly.SX oxygen.

               19.5-25X    Continue investigation
                           with caution.. SCBA not
                           needed, cased on oxygen
                           content only.
                                                        Discontinue inspection;
                                                        fire nazard potential.
                                                        Consult specialist.
    1 mR/nr     Continue investigation.
                If radiation  is detected
                aoove background levels,
                tne presence  of possible
                radiation  sources  is
                indicated; at this
                level,  more thorough
                monitoring is advisable.
                Consult with a health
               -• physicist.

      10 mrt/nr   Potential radiation
                 nazard; evacuate site.
                 Continue  monitoring only
                 upon tne  advice of a
                 health  physicist.
   Colorimetric tuoes
   Organic and
   inorganic
   vapors/gases
     Depends on
     species
Consult standard
reference manuals for
air concentrations/
toxicity data.

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                              TABLE 4-1  (Continued)
HNU pnotoionizer
Organic       1)  Depends  on  Consult standard
vapors/gases     species      reference manuals  for
                             air concentrations/
                             toxicity data.
 Pnotoionization detector
 Organic vapor analyzer/
 Flame ionization detector
              2) Total
                 response
                 mode
              Consult  EPA Standard
              Operating  Procedures.
Organic
1)  Depends  on   Consult standard
   species      reference manuals for
               air concentratons/
               toxicity data.
                                           2) Total
                                              response
                                              mooe
                              Consult EPA Standard
                              Operating Procedures.
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SCBA CHECKOUT PROCEDURES
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PROCESS:  SITE ENTRY
                          SCBA CHECKOUT PROCEDURES
  I.   INTRODUCTION
      Before  a self-contained  oreatning  apparatus can oe used, it must be
      properly inspected.   Botn  of  tne checklists tnat follow can nelp
      ensure  proper inspection.   Tne  first cneculist  is for
      pressure-demand SCBA units witn no mode-select  lever, sucn as tne
      MSA 401.  Tne second cneciclist  is  for SCBAs with mode-select  levers,
      such as Scott Airpaics and Survivair units.  Note tnat both
      cnecklists indicate tnat inspection steps manned M  are  required
      monthly ratner tnan prior to eacn use.
                                             *
 II.  PRESSURE-DEMAND SCBA WITHOUT MODE SELECT LEVER

      Prior to starting on checklist, make sure tnat:

           -   Hign-pressure nose connector  is  tignt on cylinder fitting.

           -   Bypass  valve  is closeo.

           -   Mainline  valve  is closed.

           -   Regulator outlet  is  not covered  or obstructed.

       A.   Back Pack and Harness Assemoly

           1.   Straps

               a.  Visually inspect for complete set.

               b.  Visually inspect for frayed or damaged straps.

           2.  BucUes

               a.   Visually inspect  for mating enos.

               b.   Cneck  looting function.
           3.   Bacx  Plate ana Cylinder  LOCK

                a.   Visually inspect  back plate for  cracics  and  missing
                    rivets or  screws.

                o.   Visually  inspect cylinder nold-down  strap.   Physically
                    checK the strap tightener and loc< to assure tnat it is
                    fully engaged.

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     d.  Cylinder and Cylinder Valve Assembly

         1.  Cylinder

             a.  Physically checic to assure tnat tne cylinder is tigntly
                 fastened to oacx plate.

         (M) o.  Visually  inspect for  large dents or gouges  in metal.

         (M) c.  Chec*  nyorostatic  test date  to  assure  it is current.

         2.  Heao  and Valve Assemoly

          (M)  a.   Visually determine tnat the  cylinoer  valve  lock  is
                  present.

          (M) b.  Visually inspect tne cylinder gauge for condition of
                  face, needle, and lens.

              c.  Open cylinder valve ana  listen or feel for leakage
                  around packing,   (if  leakage is noted, do not use until
                  repaired.)   Note  function of valve lock.

      C.  Regulator  and Hign-Pressure Hose

          1.   Hign-pressure  Hose  and Connector

               Listen or feel  for  leakage in nose or  at  hose-to-cylinder
               connector.   (Buoole in outer nose  covering may oe caused oy
               seepage of  air througn nose wnen stored  under  pressure.
               This does not necessarily mean  a faulty  hose.)

           2.   Chec*. 0-ring in high pressure fitting connecting main line
               valve to tan*.

           3.   Regulator ana Low-Pressure  Alarm

               a.  Cover regulator  outlet  witn palm of nand.  Open mainline
                   valve and read regulator gauge (tne gauge must read at
                    least 1,800 psi  ana  not more  tnan tne ratea cylinder
                   pressure.)

               D.   Close cylinder valve and slowly move  nana from regulator
                    outlet  to allow  air  to flow slowly.   Gauge  should begin
                    to snow immediate loss of  pressure.   Low-pressure alarm
                    should  sound  oetween 650 and  550  psi. Remove  nand
                    completely from outlet and close  mainline valve.

                c.   Place  moutn onto or over regulator  outlet and  olow.  A
                    positive pressure should oe created and  maintained  for
                    5-10 seconds witnout  loss of air.  Next, inhale to
                    create a slignt negative pressure on regulator and  nold
                    for 5-10 seconds.  Vacuum snould remain constant.   This
                    will test  tne inteoritv nf »— ----

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                pressure or vacuum during tnis  test  indicates  a  leak  in
                the apparatus.

            d.  Open cylinder valve.

            e.  Cover regulator outlet with palm of hand and open
                mainline valve.  Remove hand from outlet ano replace in
                rapid movement.  Repeat twice more.  Air snoud escape
                wnen nand  is removed eacn time indicating a positive
                pressure in cnamber.  Close mainline valve and remove
                hand from  outlet.

             f.  Ascertain  that  regulator outlet  is  not covered or
                oostructed.  Open ano  close  bypass  valve momentarily to
                assure flow of  air through bypass system.
                                            *
     0.   Facepiece and Corrugated Breatning Tuoe

         1.  Facepiece

             a.  Visually  inspect neao harness for damaged serrations and
                 deteriorated rubber.  Visually inspect rubber facepiece
                 body for  signs of oeterioration or extreme distortion.

             b.  Visually  inspect  lens for proper seal in rubber
                 facepiece.  Make  sure that tne  retaining clamp  is
                 properly  in place and tnat there are no cracks  or  large
                  scratches.
                                                 *

              c.   Visually  inspect exnalation valve  for  oeterioration or
                  buildup of foreign materials.

              d.  During the montnly inspection,  carry out a negative
                  pressure test for overall facepiece seal  and check tne
                  exnalation valve by tne following procedure:  nold
                  facepiece tigntly to face, stretch breatning tube to
                  open corrugations ana  place tnumo or nano over tne ena
                  of the connector.  After innaling, negative pressure
                  snculd be created  inside mask, causing it to pull
                  tigntly  to face  for 5-10 seconds.   If negative pressure
                  drops  do not  wear  facepiece.

           2.   Breathing  Tube and  Connector

               a.   Stretcn  oreathing tuoe and visually inspect for
                   deterioration ana holes.

               D.   Visually inspect connector to assure good condition of
                   tnreads and  loo* for presence and proper condition of
                   0-ring  or ruooer gasnet seal.

       E.   Storage of Units

           Certain criteria must  oe met  before an SCBA  i*
           not

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           1.  Cylinder refilled as necessary ana unit cleaned and
              inspected.
           2.  Cylinder valve closed.
           3.  Hign-pressure hose connector  tight on cylinder.
           4.  Pressure bled off nign-pressure  nose and regulator.
           5.  Bypass valve closed.
           6.  Mainline  valve  closeu.
           7.   All straps completely loosened and untangleu.
                                             *
           8.   Facepiece properly stored to protect against dust, direct
               sunlight, extreme temperatures, excessive moisture, and
               damaging chemicals.
 III.  PRESSURE-DEMAND, OPEN-CIRCUIT SCBA WITH MODE-SELECT LEVER
       Prior to startiny on cneciclist, maice sure of tne following:
           Hign-pressure hose connector  is  tight on cylinder fitting.
           Bypass valve  is closed.
           Mainline valve  is  open and  'looted (wnen a  IOCK  is  present).
            Select lever  is on "Demand" mode.
            Regulator outlet is not covered or obstructed.
        A.   Ba« PacK and Harness  Assembly
            1.  Straps
                a.   Visually inspect for complete set.
                o.   Visually inspect for frayed or damaged straps.
            2.  Buckles
                a.   Visually  inspect for mating ends.
                b.   Cneck  locking  function.
            3.  BacK Plate ana Cylinder LOCK
                a.   Visually  inspect  bacK  plate  for  cracks and missing
                     rivets or screws.
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              o.  Visually  inspect cylinder hold-down strap.  Physically
                  checK strap tightener and lock to assure that it is
                  fully engaged.

      B.  Cylinder  and Cylinder  Valve Assembly

           1.   Cyiinoer

               a.   Pnysicaily checx  to  assure  tnat  the cylinder  is  tigntly
                   fastened to back  plate.

           (M) o.   Visually inspect for large  dents or gouges  in metal.

           (n) c.   Check hydrostatic test date to assure tnat  the
                   equipment nas oeen recently tested.
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           2.  Head ana Valve Assembly

           (M) a.   Visually determine if the cylinder valve IOCK is
                    present.

           (n) o.   Visually inspect the  cylinder gauge  for  conuition of
                    face,  needle, and lens.

               c.   Open  cylinder valve and listen  or feel  for leakage
                    around packing.   (If leakage is noted,  do  not use until
                    repaired).  Note function  of valve  IOCK.

        C.   Regulator and High-Pressure Hose

            I.  Hign-pressure nose and connector

                Listen or feel for  leakage in hose or at hose-to-cylinder
                connector.   (A ouoole in outer nose covering may oe caused
                oy  seepage  of  air through hose when stored  under pressure.
                This  does  not  necessarily mean  a faulty nose.)

            '<..  Regulator  and  low-pressure Alarm

                a.   Read  pressure on regulator gauge (tne  guage must read
                     at  least 1,800 psi  and not more than  the  rated cylinder
                     pressure).

                 o.   Close cylinder valve.  Ascertain that regulator outlet
                     is not covered or obstructed.   Position regulator to
                     ooserve regulator gauge.  Slowly open oypass  valve.
                     Air should  flow from outlet, and gauge pressure snould
                     oegin  to decrease immediately.  Alarm  snoulo  sound at
                     pressure reading oetween 650 and 550 psi.   (This
                     assures function of oypass valve and  low-pressure
                      alarm).  After pressure  is completely  released, close
                      DypdSS valve.

                 c.   Place moutn onto  or over reoulatnr «-.*'--
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                  create a siignt negative pressure on regulator; nold
                  for 5-10 seconds.  Vacuum should remain constant.  This
                  Mil)  test  tne  integrity of tne diapnragm.  Any  loss of
                  pressure or vacuum during this test indicates a lean in
                  tne apparatus.

               d.  Open  cylinder  valve.

               e.   Innate on  regulator  outlet.  Air  snould  De delivered
                   witn  very  siignt  effort.

               f.  On units witn select lever,  place nand over regulator
                   outlet.  Select "Pressure-Demand" mode.   Remove and
                   replace nand over outlet in rapid movement.  Repeat
                   twice more.  Air should escape when nand is removed
                   eacn time, indicating a positive pressure in cnamoer.
                   Select "Demand" mode on-select lever and remove hand
                   from outlet.  At tnis point tnere snould be no air
                   leaking from  any point on the pressurized unit.

       D.  Facepiece ano  Corrugated Breatning  Tuoe

           1.   Facepiece

                a.  Visually  inspect nead  harness for  damaged serrations
                    and  deteriorated rubber.   Visually inspect ruober
                    facepiece body for  signs  of deterioration or extreme
                    distortion.

                b. ' Visually inspect lens for proper seal in ruooer
                    facepiece.  Make sure that tne retaining clamp is
                    properly in place and tnat tnere are no cracks or large
                    scratcnes.

                c.  Visually inspect exnalation valve for Deterioration or
                    buildup of foreign materials.

                d.  During tne montniy  inspection, carry out  a  negative
                    pressure test for  overall  facepiece  seal  and  cnecic the
                    exnalation  valve uy tne  following proceoure:   nold
                    facepiece tightly  to  face, stretcn  breatning  tube to
                    open  corrugations  ano place  tnumo or nand over tne  ena
                    of  tne connector.   After inhaling,  negative pressure
                     snould  oe created  inside mask,  causing it to pull
                     tightly  to  face  for 5-10 seconds.   If  negative pressure
                     arops oo not wear  facepiece.
                     NOTE:  On Scott Pressur-Pak II and 1IA facepiece units
                            place tne connector end of tne breatning tuoe
                            approximately 1/4 - 1/2 inch from palm of nand
                            and exuale.   If any air returns tnrougn tube, do
                            not use ths unit.
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          2.  Breatning Tube and Connector
              a.  Stretch Dreatning tube and visually inspect for
                  deterioration and holes.
              b.  Visually  inspect connector to assure good condition of
                  tnreads ano  loo* for presence and proper conoition of
                  0-ring or ruboer gasket seal.
       E.   Storage of  Units
           Certain criteria  must, oe met oefore  an  SC8A is stored.   Units
           not meeting tne criteria snould be set  aside  for repair by a
           certified tecnnician.  Tnese requirements  are as follows:
           a.  Cylinder refilled as necessary'and  unit cleaned and
               inspected.
           b.  Cylinder valve closed.
           c.  Hign-pressure nose connector tignt on cylinder.
           o.  Pressure bled off of hign-pressure nose and regulator.
           e.  Bypass  valve closed.
           f.  Mainline valve  open (When mainline valve  IOCK  is present  it
               should oe engaged).
           g.  Select lever,  if present, snould oe on "Demand" mode.
           n.  All  straps completely  loosened  and untangled.
            i.  Facepiece properly stored  to protect  against dust, direct
               sunlight, extreme  temperatures, excessive moisture, and
               damaging cnemicals.
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