Opening of Bids - Martin Luther King Jr. Center Demolition Proj No. 121-066 - C & E Excavating, Inc.

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First Aid Stations / First Aid Kits A First Aid Station or First Aid Kit is to be readily available to employees as described previously. For employees working off -premises, a first aid kit should be provided in each company vehicle, signed-out for use when traveling in personal vehicles and rental vehicles, or provided on the jobsite. Whether within the facility or in a vehicle, each First Aid Kit must be stored in a properly labeled weather- proof container, stocked with the basic supplies specified in the inventory in Attachment 7-1. The physician's approval of the inventory list is not required, but may be needed to address unusual exposure situations. IMPORTANT: If an employee declines First Aid and/or medical treatment for a reported on-the-job injury after the Supervisor recommends it, that employee should NOT be allowed to continue work. Supervisors should discuss each situation with the Safety Officer or Project Manager before allowing that employee to return to duty. The Safety Officer, or someone he/she may designate, is responsible for checking and maintaining the First Aid Cabinets. Supervisors on jobsites are responsible for assuring suitable supplies are provided in the first aid kits on-site or in their vehicles. This person will take a weekly inventory of supplies and make sure the station or kit remains adequately stocked. A basic inventory list for First Aid Kits is provided on Attachment 7-1. Because of the variety of operations that the Company is involved in, it is suggested that consultation with the Facility's designated medical treatment facility be arranged to determine if the First Aid Kits are adequate for the operational exposures of your particular workplace. Attachment 7-1 can be photocopied and used as a guide for re -ordering supplies. Emergency Eye / Body Wash Stations Where the eyes and/or body of any employee may be exposed to injurious chemical / corrosive materials, suitable eye and/or body drenching and/or flushing facilities shall be provided at the C & E Excavating Inc. facility. Emergency eye and/or body wash stations can be either of temporary or permanent installation. In areas where the extent of possible exposure to injurious chemical / corrosive materials is very low, a specially designated pressure controlled and identified water hose can be used when proper personal protective equipment also is used (e.g. full face shield). The hose system must be equipped with a proper face and body wash nozzle and provide copious amounts of low velocity potable water. An appropriate portable eye wash device containing not less than one gallon of potable water, would also be acceptable under these conditions. At locations where hazardous chemical / corrosive materials are handled by employees (e.g. battery servicing facility), proper eyewash and body drenching equipment must be available. Although OSHA has not adopted specific requirements regarding flow rates for drenching/flushing facilities, ANSI Z358.1 provides detailed information regarding the installation and operation of emergency eyewash and shower equipment, including the requirements for flow rate. 21