Monitoring

Sampling Methods

Monitoring protocols will be pursuant to the manufacturer's guidelines. Calibration will be performed, at a minimum, prior to each day's use in accordance with the manufacturer's guidelines. A copy of each instrument's manual will be kept in the Support Zone or in the field vehicle. All action level criteria are measured as close to the agents route of entry of the employee as possible. For inhalation chemicals in the employee's breathing zone, the CGI (a measure of flammable gas) is measured at the borehole, excavation (if performed), or well headspace, for noise the monitor would be placed as close as possible to the ear. Daily monitoring logs will be maintained by the Incident Safety Officer. These records will contain the names of all personnel conducting work, describe the work being performed, and describe any new procedures established for performing work. In addition, these records will list the types of air monitoring equipment being used; how and when this equipment was calibrated; air monitoring results; the level of PPE being used; and complete descriptions of all injuries, accidents, physical complaints, and unusual occurrences.