ABSTRACT
Companies face increasing public expectations to ensure the adequacy of the health and safety of their employees. The effectiveness of the arrangements is an important contributor to the overall safety performance of the company and is increasingly seen as an indicator of potential community impacts. There are numerous chemical, physical, environmental, and even at times, radiological hazards that can potentially present at operating facilities. If not properly controlled, these hazards can cause harm to project personnel, visitors, and the public. Historical process information can be used to indicate the presence of contaminants and other hazards of concern. Organic compounds may also be present as contaminants in the soil. Air monitoring must be performed as needed to assess exposures resulting from their use. Decontamination of equipment and personnel may be necessary in controlled areas to reduce worker risks. Decontamination will generally occur at the edge of an area.
