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19 <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Hazardous atmosphere <br /> <br />A. In circumstances, including but limited to landfills, where breathing may be <br />difficult due to contaminate in the atmosphere, employees are requested to inform the <br />superintendent of difficult breathing conditions immediately. OSHA regulations state <br />that oxygen problems can occur where an atmosphere contains less than <br />19.5%oxygen. Regardless of this standard, the best way to determine that oxygen <br />deficiency is by observing breathing problems. When an employ experiences any <br />problem with breathing Ric-Man will performed responsible tests. These tests must <br />be performed before any employee experience breathing problems on enter <br />excavations greater than four (4) feet in depth. <br /> <br />B. In those circumstances where the employee is having trouble breathing due to <br />contaminants in the area or hazardous materials in the area, RIC -MAN will provide proper <br />respiratory protection. Alternatively, or in combination with the respiratory protection. RIC - <br />MAN shall provide appropriate ventilation. <br /> <br />C. In those circumstances, where the employee observes or believe than there is a <br />concentration of flammable gas, the employee shall immediately must notify their <br />SUPERINTENDENT OR SAFETY COORDINATOR. Work shall cease to allow for <br />performance, of necessary te sts to provide working conditions, consistent with O.S.H.A <br />standards. <br /> <br />D. In those circumstances, where RIC-MAN has used control to reduce the level of <br />atmospheric contaminants to levels consistent with O.S.H.A standards. RIC -MAN will <br />continue to perform tests as the work progresses, so the conditions do not deteriorate. If the <br />employee believes that conditions have deteriorated, and the breathing is again difficult <br />he/she should notify the SUPERINTENDENT or SAFETY COORDINATOR immediately. <br />