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IAGC LAND GEOPHYSICAL SAFETY MANUAL Edition 9 ... - CGISS

IAGC LAND GEOPHYSICAL SAFETY MANUAL Edition 9 ... - CGISS

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move at least 30 m (100 ft.) away. Do not make up charges during an electricalstorm nor while it is approaching. Wait 30 minutes after the storm has passed over.Do not load holes or go near the charges, or loaded holes until the storm haspassed.2) When you see an electrical storm approaching:a) lower the mast of the drillb) move the drills away from overhead power linesc) move all personnel away from the drills.3) Disconnect all lines from the recording instruments. Make sure all recording cablesand geophones are not touching fences. Disconnect all cable lines at as manyplaces as practical.4) If you are carrying hand-held, two-way radios, stop transmitting and either removethe antenna or walk with the antenna pointed downward, but not touching theground.5) Stay away from all flammable and explosive materials.6) Drop all metal tools, loading and survey range poles, pipe, or drill stems.7) Stay away from trees, power lines, cables (coiled or out on the ground) and fences.The lightning current can travel long distances along wire fence.8) Suspend grounded vehicle operations and move clear of the unit.9) Suspend small boat operations; get out of the water.10) You are safer inside a rubber-tired vehicle but park it in a low open area rather thanunder trees.Lightning conductors are recommended for metal structures that are not grounded.Explosive magazines made of metal should be grounded with a ground cable and metalstake or grounding rod.An approaching electrical storm will create static on AM radio stations. This can be usedas an indicator of potential lightning in the area. Lightning detectors are available.3.16 Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT)Crews may carry products known as Hazardous Material or HAZMAT, ranging frompaints and solvents to cleaning agents. Each Hazardous Material (HAZMAT) product isgenerally safe to use if the manufacturer's instructions are carefully followed. Mixing orcombining products or chemicals can often result in dangerous situations, which maycause harmful vapors, explosion, or serious eye and skin injuries.All Hazardous Material (HAZMAT) products should be supported by a Material SafetyData Sheet (MSDS) which lists critical information on a specific product or chemical,such as content, explosion/flammability rates, safe handling procedures, spill/clean-upinformation, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required and first aid measures.Hazardous Material (HAZMAT) training for employees who handle hazardous materialsshould be documented.Page 52 of 136

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