removal quality assurance project plan

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REMOVAL QUALITY ASSURANCE PROJECT PLAN

FOR

EMORY PLATING

DBS MOINES, IOWA

April 1, 1993

APPROVED:

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Chief, Emergency Planning andResponse

Je^TpIandtfee, Region Qualityrnce Of f i cer

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S00083042SUPERFUND RECORDS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. INTRODUCTIONA. Site Name/LocationB. Site DescriptionC. Site History

II. OBJECTIVESA. Objectives of Site AssessmentB. Data Quality ObjectivesC. Action LevelsD. Target Detection Limits

III. PROPOSED FIELD ACTIVITIESA. Drum/Container Sampling RationaleB. Soil Sampling RationaleC. Sampling MethodsD. DecontaminationE. Sample Containers/Preservation/Holding TimesF. Field Documentation/Sample Shipment/Chain-of-Custody

IV. LOGISTICSA. Personnel RequirementsB. Equipment Requirements1. Personal Protective Equipment2. Decontamination of Equipment3. Sampling Equipment

V. ANALYTICAL METHODSA. Requested AnalysesB. Quality ControlC. Data Review, Validation and Reporting

REFERENCES

ATTACHMENTS

Attachment #1: Site MapAttachment #2: Field Characterization ProceduresAttachment #3: Site Safety Plan

I. INTRODUCTION

A. Site Name/Location

The Emory Plating site is located at 3929 East 14thStreet, Des Moines, in Polk County, Iowa. The facility and thechemicals/wastes were abandoned by the owner in November, 1991.

The Emory Plating site is the location of a formerelectroplating facility. The facility plated chromium and nickeland occasionally brass and copper, onto automotive parts and lightfixtures. The facility consists of a small building (approximately2500 square feet) and an adjacent small lot which has two smallstorage trailers. The building is roughly divided into an officearea, a plating tank room, a cleaning and stripping tank room, ametal polishing room, and a sandblasting room with a garage door.

In general, the types of materials handled at this sitewere corrosives, chromium, lead, cyanide, nickel and flammableliquids. According to a Fire Inspector for the Des Moines FireDepartment (DMFD), additional materials present at the site aresummarized as follows:

CyanogramZinc cyanideCombustible liquidCorrosive solid (Enbond S-64)SF-1 ElectroCleaner (corrosive)Sodium hydroxide (corrosive)Acetone (flammable)Lacquer reducer (flammable)Alumon D Liquid (flammable)Bright nickel adjusterDart 2G1Nitric acidCopper powderOxalic (sp?) acidSilver cyanide vatHydrochloric acid vatChrome tank

1 drum1 drum1 drum1 drum1 drum1 drum7, 5-gal cans1, 5 gal can1, L> gal can3, 1-gal cans1, 5-gal canamount unknown

amount unknown25 pounds"500 gallons~500 gallons~500 gallons

There are several other vats or tanks that were noted ona drawing, but not listed on the inventory.

B. Site History

According to EPA/RCRA, the property on which the facilityis located was owned by Mr. Richard Hansen, prior to June, 1985.On June 21, 1985, the property was apparently sold to Mr. DouglasMusser or Musser Enterprises. Mr. Musser ran the electroplatingoperation. According to an EPA RCRA inspector, the shop wasoperated five days a week and employed one full-time worker toassist Mr. Musser. Mr. Musser reportedly purchased the facility in

July 1985. The Des Moines Fire Department (DMFD) began inspectingthe facility in 1987, concerning the storage of cyanide. The DMFDinspector issued a notice of violation concerning the cyanidestorage. The problem was not resolved until 1988. A RCRAinspection was conducted in May, 1990 at the facility. A notice ofviolation was issued due to the facility not identifying whether asand pile contained EP Toxic levels of metals. The sand was beingdisposed of at the Des Moines County Landfill. The property ownerreported in November 1991, that taxes would no longer be paid onthe property and that ownership would revert back to the city orcounty.

II. OBJECTIVES

A. Objectives of the Removal Action

The objective of the removal action is to remove thehazardous substances at the site, pursuant to the NationalContingency Plan (40 CFR 300). Some of the substances are incontainers and will be sampled for waste disposal profiling. Thereis also uncontained waste, which may have contaminated buildingmaterials or soil. Both media will be sampled. In addition, airsamples will be collected for safety purposes.

B. Data Quality Objectives

The quality assurance (QA) objective for this project isto provide valid data of known and documented quality to provideconfirmation of the removal of lead from surface soil and for theremoval of contaminants from site structures. Data for samplessubmitted for analysis will be subject to QA level 2 (QA2) datareview, in accordance with Office of. Solid Waste and EmergencyResponse (OSWER) Directive 9360.4-01. This document is consistentwith Region VII's Regional Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)#1610.IB.

The accuracy of the data should be within limitsestablished with historical data for the appropriate method ofanalysis found in OSWER SW-846. All calculations will be performedas described in the analytical method.

C. Action Levels

Action levels proposed for the site for concentrations insoil and for dust samples are listed as follows.

Compound Action level

Cadmium 50 parts per million (ppm)Chromium (total) 1000 ppmLead 500 ppmCopper 18600 ppmSilver 300 ppmCyanide 100 ppm

Action levels for air samples are listed below:

Compound Action level

Chromium 100 /ng/m3Cyanide 1 mg/m3Lead 30 /ig/m3

Action levels for other compounds may established afteradditional sampling is conducted during the removal action.

D. Target Detection Limits

For soil and dust samples:

Compound Detection limits (mg/Kg)

Antimony 60Arsenic 10Barium 100Cadmium 5Chromi urn 100Copper 1,000Iron 1,000Lead 50Nickel 40Silver 30Zinc 100Cyanide 10

These limits are based on the action levels where oneexists and data from samples previously collected at the site.

For air samples:

Compound Detection limits

Chromium 0.06Cyanide 2.6Lead 2. 6

The above detection limits were taken from the NIOSH"Manual of Analytical Methods", Third Edition.

III. PROPOSED FIELD ACTIVITIES

A. Removal Activities.

1. Removal of debris and/or residual matter from thefloor and placing it in containers. Samples will be collected todetermine disposal status. The samples will be analyzed by

disposal vendors, but some samples may be analyzed by an outsidelaboratory (EPA or private) for confirmation.

2. Containerize plating solutions, bulking them ifpractical. Some solutions may be treated on-site to reduce orremove cyanides and metals. The solutions will be sampledfollowing treatment to determine disposal status. Again thesamples will be analyzed by disposal vendors and either the EPAregional lab or a private lab.

3. Disposal of contained waste. Once confirmed ashazardous, contained substances will be disposed off-site at a RCRAauthorized disposal facility. The wastestreams will be sampled forwaste profiling purposes.

4. Cleanup of plating solution vats. The contents ofthe vats will be removed and containerized. The vats will be steamcleaned and disposed as solid waste pending confirmation sampling.The cleaned vats will be sampled by either wipe sampling orremoving parts of the vats. The samples will be analyzed by eitherthe regional lab or a private lab.

5. Excavation and disposal of lead contaminated soil.Soil will be excavated in 6-inch lifts until the exposed surfacemeets the clean-up level of 500 mg/Kg total lead. The excavatedsoil will be replaced with clean soil. The soil that exceeds TCLPlimits for lead will be disposed at a RCRA-approved hazardous wastedisposal facility. Soil that does not exceed TCLP limits will bedisposed as solid waste. The samples will be analyzed by theregional lab or a private lab.

6. Building interior sampling. The portions of thebuilding that have come into direct contact with hazardoussubstances will be cleaned. Once the cleaning is complete, airsamples will be collected to determine if a health threat exists.

7. Air monitoring for soil removal. Air monitoringwill be performed during soil removal activities using a real-timeparticulate monitoring device. Since the excavation work will nottake more than one or two days, and lab results would not beavailable for several days, it is decided to use real-timeequipment.

8. Air monitoring for worker safety. Air samples willbe collected at the beginning of the removal action for acids andfor cyanide. The methods used will from the National Institute forOccupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Manual of AnalyticalMethods.

B. Sampling

1. Soil sampling

Soil samples will be collected for total metals(ICAP) analysis. The grab samples will be collected on a grid,with grid line spacings of 15 feet. In addition, other sampleswill be collected from suspected hot spots. The sample depth willbe 0 to 6 inches.

2. Container sampling

Containers or other sources of waste will be sampledas necessary for waste profiling purposes. The samples will becollected using glass thieving tubes or spoons, depending on thephysical state of the contents. The samples will be analyzed bythe disposal vendors. If considered necessary, samples may beanalyzed by the EPA regional laboratory to confirm the analysis ofthe disposal vendor. In addition, the contents of drums or othercontainers may be field characterized, using equipment and methodsdeveloped by Haztech Systems, Inc.. Those methods are attached.

3. Air samp]ing

Air samples will be collected to determine if theadequate safety measures (levels of protection) are being used.The samples will be collected in the work areas, using personal airpumps, worn by workers or fixed to a location in the work area.The collection/analysis methods are NIOSH methods 7903 for acids,7024 for chromium, 7904 for cyanides and 7082 for lead.

C. Sampling Methods

1. Container/drum sampling

The vats and tanks will be sampled using glassthieving rods, much like drums are sampled. Guidelines forsampling drums are found in the "Occupational Safety and HealthGuidance Manual for Hazardous Waste Site Activities",NIOSH/OSHA/USCG/EPA, October 1985. Those guidelines will begenerally used for site sampling activities. Solid or surfacesamples will be collected with stainless steel spoons anddisposable aluminum pie pans.

2. Soil sampling

Soil sampling will follow the Environmental ResponseTeam SOP #2012.

3. Air sampling

The collection/analysis methods are NIOSH methods7903 for acids, 7024 for chromium, 7904 for cyanides and 7082 forlead. High volume portable air pumps (with flows of up to 5.0liters per minute) will be used to pull the desired volume of airthrough the sample collection media.

D. Decontamination

Sample collection equipment (spoons and thieving rods)will be discarded between samples. Personal protective gear willalso be discarded. A boot wash will be set-up using a detergentwash and water rinse.

E. Sample Containers/Preservation/Holding Times

1. Container/drum samples will be collected in 8-ounceglass jars with teflon-lined lids. The samples will be placed incoolers and preserved with ice (at 4° C). The holding time for thesamples will be 28 days, except for the hexavalent chrome. Thehexavalent chrome samples will be analyzed as soon as possible.

2. Air sample preservation methods/holding times arebased on the referenced NIOSH methods and are listed below.

Parameter Preservation Holding time

Inorganic None required Not specifiedacids

Chromium None required Not specified

Lead None required Mot specified

Cyanide None required 7 days

F. Field Documentation/Sample Shipment/Chain-of-Custody

Field documentation, sample shipment, and chain-of-custody documentation will be in accordance with EPA Region VIISOPs #2130.2A and 2130.3A. The time of collection, location, andsample depth will be recorded on field sheets produced by EPA' sLabor and Sample Tracking (LAST) system. The field sheets will beturned in with the chain-of-custody.

IV. LOGISTICS

A. Personnel Requirements

The following sampling personnel will work on thisproject:

Personnel Responsibility

Wood Ramsey EPA Project Leader

TAT (2) Sample collection

ERGS (8) Removal activities

The removal action is tentatively scheduled to begin on April12, 1993. The project duration is estimated to be 2 months.

B. Equipment Requirements

1. Personal Protective Equipment

Removal activities will be conducted in level B withsplash protection, until the liquid waste has been containerized.If air monitoring and site conditions indicate that protection canbe downgraded, then work will be performed in level C.

2. Decontamination of Equipment

The sampling equipment will be discarded and placedin polyethylene bags and disposed of at the end of the project.

3. Sampling Equipment

The following equipment will be required for theactivities described in this plan.

Lighting equipmentGlass thieving rods8-oz. glass jars w/teflon lined lidsWhirl-pak bags for soil samplesLevel B/C PPE (includes saranex)SpoonsDecon equipment for boot washHazcat kit

V. ANALYTICAL METHODS

A. Requested Analyses

Parameter Method

Total metals 3122.2ATCLP metals 3171.1AHexavalent chrome 3124.1ATotal cyanide 3135.2AAmenable cyanide 413 F (Standard Methods)Acids (air) 7003 (NIOSH)Total cyanide (air) 7904 (NIOSH)pH 3135.5A

B. Quality Control

The project's Quality Assurance (QA) program containsspecific QC practices designed to assess data precision andaccuracy by detecting and measuring the degree of error in themeasurement process. Laboratory QC elements are included in theanalytical methods that will be followed, and should be consistentwith those found in Region VII's SOPs #1610.IB and 2110.2A.

Sample documentation will be provided in the form offield logbooks, the appropriate field data sheets and chain ofcustody records. Chain of custody records are optional for fieldscreening locations.

All instrument calibration and/or performance checkprocedures/methods will be summarized and documented in thefield/personal or instrument log notebook.

Background and duplicate samples will be collected foreach media. Duplicate samples will be collected for every 20samples.

C. Data Review, Validation and Reporting

Data review, validation, and reporting procedures forsamples submitted to the laboratory for analysis are included inSOP #1610.3A. Final review and approval will be performed by theEnvironmental Services (ENSV) Division.

ATTACHMENTS

Attachment #1: Site MapAttachment #2: Field Characterization ProceduresAttachment #3: Site Safety Plan

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HAZCAT(tm) CHEMICAL IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM

WEAR EYE PROTECTION AND GLOVES WHEN PERFORMING TESTS

SHORT DESCRIPTION OF TESTS FOR C^UICK REFERENCE

The following is an abbreviated description in alphabetical orderof most of the tests. These short descriptions are to be used asa REMINDER for persons who are already familiar with the tests.This section does not include interferences and handlingsuggestions. If you have not done the test before, it is best togo to "DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF TESTS" startintf on page 119.

ACETIC ACID GAS TEST:1. Use the Acetic

the head space2. A blue/violet

acetates.

Acid Draeger Tube to collect a sample inof a test tube containing the unknown,to yellow color indicates acetic acid or

ACID TEST:1. Place a pea-size amount of the solid unknown on a watch

dish.2. Add Acid Test a drop at a time.3. Observe reactions.

ALCOHOL SOLUBILITY TEST:1. Add a pea-size amount of the solid unknown to Alcohol

Solubility Test.2. Allow time for the solid unknown to dissolve.3. If a suspension forms, filter or decant to another test

tube.'I. Add water to clear liquid and look for n milky emulsion to

form which indicates a pesticide is likely.

ALUMINUM TEST:1

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Add 1/4 inch of Aluminum Test 1 to 1/2 inch of the unknownsolution in a test tube.Add 1/4 inch of Aluminum Test 2.Add Acid Test until the pH is 3 or less.A red color indicates the presence of chromium, iron, oraluminum. Aluminum remains red with the addition of QA-8.

AMMONIA GAS TEST:1 . Use the Ammonia Draeger Tube to collect a sample

head space of a test tube containing the unknown. "2. A purple color indicates ammonia or amines.

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ARSENIC TEST:1. Soak Arsenic Test G Filter with Arsenic Test 1 and allow

to dry.2. Add the following to 1/2 inch of the unknown solution in a

test tube:a. 1/2 pea-size of Arsenic Test 2.b. 1/2 pen-size of Arsenic Test 3.c. 1/4 inch of Arsenic Test 4. (Mixd. 1/2 pea-size of Arsenic'Test 5.

3. The solution should effervesce. IfTest 4.

4. Insert the filter paper so that thetube holds the filter paper above and

5. The filter paper turns yellow, thenbrown/black indicates arsenic.

with stirring rod.)

not, add more Arsenic

stopper in the testout of the solution,orange, and finally

ASBESTOS TEST:Go to page 132 for a detailed description of this test.

BORAX BEAD TEST:1. Place norax Bead Test in a test tube.2. Add a few granules of solid or 1/4 inch liquid unknown.3. Heat until the borax forms a glassy bend.4. Allow to cool and observe the color.

BROMINE TEST:1. Carefully add a few drops of Asbestos Test A5 to a test

tube containing 1/2 a pea-size amount of the solid or 1/4inch of the liquid unknownl BE CERTAIN THAT THE TEST TUBEIS POINTED AWAY FROM EVERYONE!

2. A red fume indicates the presence of bromine. NEVER DOTHIS TEST ON A MATERIAL THAT IS ORGANIC OR CAUSTIC!

CADMIUM TEST:1. Add 1/4 inch of Cadmium Test 2 to 1/2 inch of the unknown

solution in n test tube.2. A pink precipitate indicates cadmium.

CALCIUM TEST:1. Add 1/4 inch of Calcium Test to 1/2 inch of the unknown

solution in a test tube.2. A white precipitate indicates3. This must be confirmed with a

calcium.red Flame Test,

CARBON DIOXIDE GAS TEST:1. Use the Carbon Dioxide Draeger Tube to collect a sample in

the head space of a test tube containing the unknown.2. A purple color confirms carbon dioxide.

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CHAR TEST:1. Add two pea-size amounts of the solid or 1/2 inch of the

liquid unknown to a test tube.2. Heat until no further reaction takes place or the test

tube is melting.3. Observe reactions.

CHLORIDE TEST:1. Add Chloride Test 2 to a test tube containing 1/4 inch of

the unknown solution.2. A white precipitate indicates chloride.

CHLORINE HOT WIRE TEST:1. Heat the Chlorine Hot Wire in a torch flame until there is

no green flame.2. Allow the wire to cool.3. Place the wire in the unknown solution in a test tube.4. Reheat the wire in the torch flame.5. A green flame indicates chlorine.

CHLORODENZENE GAS TEST:1. Use the Ch lorobenzcne Draeger Tube with pre-filter to

collect a sample in the head space of a test tubecontaining the unknown.

2. A yellow color indicates chlorobenzene.

CHROMIUM TEST:1. Add 5 drops of Acid Test to 1/2 inch of the unlcnown

solution in a test tube.2. Add 1/2 inch of Chromium Test 1.3. A deep purple color indicates a chromnte.

COMBUSTIBILITY TEST:1. Add the liquid unknown to a watch dish to form a pool the

size of a quarter.2. Try to ignite with a lit match.

CYANIDE GAS TEST:1. Use the Cyanide Draeger Tube to collect a sample in the

head space of a test tube containing the ignited unknown.2. A red color indicates cyanide.

CYANIDE TEST:1. Add a pinch of Cyanide Test 2 to a test tube containing

1/4 inch of Cyanide Test 1 solution.2. Add 1/2 inch of the unknown solution to n test tube.

.•3. Add the "rejuvenated" Cyanide Test 1 solution to theunknown.

4. Add Acid Test to the unknown.5. A deep Prussian blue color indicates cyanide.

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EVAPORATION TEST:1. Add the liquid unknown to a watch dish to form a pool the

size of a dime.2. Leave it there while you complete a fr-w tests.3. Observe whether the liquid quickly ovaporates, leaves a

residue, or does not evnporate.

FLAME TEST:1. Heat and then dip a Flame Teat Wire loop into the unknown

so that some of the unknown sticks to the wire.2. Hold the wire in a torch flame.3. Observe flnme color.

FLUORIDE TEST:1. Add 1/4 inch of Fluoride Test to 1/4 inch of the unknown

solution in n test tube.2. A color change from purple to yellow indicates fluoride.

FLOUR TEST:1. Place a pea-size amount of the solid unknown on a watch

dish .2. Add 2 to 3 drops of Flour Test.3. A color change from orange to blue/black indicates flour.

HBXANE NON-POLAR SOLUBILITY TEST:1. Add a pea-size amount of the solid unknown to 1/2 inch of

Hexane Test.2. Allow time for the solid unknown to dissolve.3. If a suspension forms, filter or decant to another test

tube .4. Add water to the clear liquid.5. If a milky emulsion forms, a pesticide is likely.

HYDROCHLORIC ACID GAS TEST:1. Use the Vinyl Chloride Draeger Tube to collect a sample in

the head space of a test tube containing the charredunknown .

2. A yellow color indicates hydrochloric acid.

IGNITION TEST:1. Place a pea-size amount of the unknown on a watch dish or

on a Flame Test Wire loop.2. Attempt to ignite the unknown using any means available.3. If the unknown is effervescing, try to ignite the gas

being driven off.

IODINE CRYSTAL TEST:1. Add a small iodine crystal to a test tube containing 1/2

inch of the unknown solvent.2. Observe the color.

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IRON TEST:1. Add 1 drop of Asbestos Test A2/Iron Te.st lo 1/2 inch of

the unknown solution in a teat tube.2. A deep red to an orange/yellow color indicates iron.

LEAD TEST:1. Add 1/4 inch of Lead Teat 1 to 1/2 inch of the unknown

solution in a test tube.2. A color change from purple to brown indicates lead.

MAGNESIUM TEST:1. Add 1/2 inch of Asbestos Test C3/Magnesiurn Test to 1/2

inch of the unknown solution in a test tube.2. A color change from purple to baby blue indicates

magnesium.

MERCURY TEST:1. Add a drop of Acid Test to Mercury Test (copper slug).2. Add a drop of the unknown solution to the drop of acid.3. Use a tissue to wipe the liquids off the metal.4. A bright silver coating on the metal indicates mercury.

NICKEL TEST:1. Add 1/2 i rich of Nickel Test to 1/2 inch of the unknown

solution in a test tube.2. A pink precipitate indicates nickel.

ORGANOPHOSPHATE TEST:Go t.o page 208 for a detailed description of this test.

OXIDI7.ER TEST:1. Acidify an Oxidi'/.er Test Paper with 2 or .1 drops of Acid

Test .2. Touch the unknown with the paper.3. A blue/black or- purple color indicates an oxidizer.

PCD CLOR-N-OIL TEST:See directions on the box.

PEROXIDE TEST:1. Wet a Peroxide Te.st Paper with one drop of water.2. Touch the paper t.o the unknown.3. A color change to blue indicates a peroxide.

PHENOL GAS TEST:1. Use the Phenol Draeger Tube to collect a sample in the

head space of a test tube containing the unknown.2. A blue color indicates phenol.

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PHOSPHATE TEST:1. Add 1/4 inch of Phosphate Test to a test tube containing

1/2 inch of the unknown solution.2. Add 1/4 inch of QA-4 to the test tube.3. A white flocculating precipitate indicates phosphate.

pH TEST:1. Wet pll Test Paper with water.2. Dip the pH Test Paper in the unknown solution.3. Compare the colors with those on the container.

SUGAR TEST:1. Acid 1/4 inch of Sugar Test 1 and 1/4 inch of Sugar Test 2

to a test tube. Stopper and shake the test tube.2. Add ONE (1) DROP of Acid Test to 1/2 inch of the unknown

solution in a separate test tube.3. Gently heat the unknown until it is almost boiling.4. Add the Sugar Tests 1 and 2 mixture to the heated unknown.5. An orange to copper colored precipitate indicates sugar.

SULFATE TEST:1. Add 1/4 inch of Sulfate Test to a teat tube containing 1/2

inch of the unknown solution.2. A white precipitate indicates sulfate.

SULFIDE TEST:1. Wet Sulfide Test Paper with a few drops of water.2. Touch the paper to the unknown on a watch dish.3. A color change to brown indicates sulfide.

UREA TEST:1. Heat the Chlorine Hot Wire in a torch f I nine until there is

no g r eeri f 1 aine .2. Allow the w i r e to cool.3. Place the wire in the unknown solution.4. If a blue color appears in the solution, heat the solution

gently arid look for the blue to turn to a waxy purplecolor which indicates urea.

WATER REACTIVE TEST:1. Place a pea-size amount of the solid unknown or form a

dime size pool of the liquid unlcnown on a wntch dish.2. Put a drop of Acid Test on the Oxidizer Test paper.3. Touch the Oxidizer Test Paper to the unknown.

WATER TEST:1. Add a pea-size amount of Alka Seltzer(tm) to 1/2 inch of

the unknown solution.2. Effervescence indicates the presence of greater than 1%

water in the solution.

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WEAK KYK PROTECTION AND GLOVES WHEN PERFORMING TESTS

WATER SOLUDIL1TY TEST:1. Add a pen-size amount of the unknown to 1/2 inch of water

in a test tube.2. If the unknown is not effervescing, stopper the test tube

and shake it %figorously.3. Allow time for reactions to occur.4. Observe results.

ZINC TEST:1. Add 1/4 inch of QA-3 to a test tube with 1/4 inch of Zinc

Test and allow to stand.2. Add the Zinc Tost/QA-3 solution slowly t.o 1/2 inch of the

unknown solution in a test tube.3. A thick yellow gel indicates zinc. If the Zinc Test/QA-3

solution lias not aged sufficiently, a white and yellow gelindicates '/. i no .

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SITE SAFETY PLANEMORY PLATING

DES MOINES, IOWA

A. Site Description

Date: 08/28/92Location: 3929 E. 14th Street, Des Moines, IowaHazards: Corrosives, cyanide, flammable liquids and chromium

and other metals in solutions in open vats.

Area affected: The site is a former electroplating shoplocated on approximately 1.5 acres lot. A building occupies abouttwo-thirds of that area. Vats, drums and other containers arelocated in the building.

Surrounding population: The population of Des Moines isapproximately 190,000 people.

Weather conditions: moderate.

B. Entry Objectives/Planned Activities: To characterize the siteto determine whether a threat exists pursuant to 40 CFR 300.

C. Onsite Organization and Coordination

The project leader for the site is Wood Ramsey

Federal Agency Rep - Wood Ramsey

State Agency Rep - Ron Kozel, IDNR

Local Agency Reps - Matt Woody, DMFD

Contractors - Ecology and EnvironmentRiedel Environmental Services

D. Onsite Control

The project leader has been designated to coordinate accesscontrol and security onsite. A safe perimeter has been establishedat the entrance to the general work area of the plating building.

E. Hazard Evaluation

The hazardous substances at the site include flammableliquids, corrosives, cyanide, and metals. Open vats containcorrosives, cyanide and metals. The flammable liquids appear to bein closed drums. Sources of heat and ignition are to be avoidedaround the flammable liquids. Acid solutions are incompatible withcyanide (producing 11CN gas) and basic solutions (heat) .

F. Personal Protective Gear

Level B safety gear will be worn while opening and samplingdrums and until levels of organic vapors and cyanide appear to beat background levels. Level B gear will include SCBAs forrespiratory protection, saranex for splash protection and nitrileouter gloves for corrosive liquids. PVC or latex inner gloves willbe worn. Ankles and wrists will be taped. Chemically protectiveboots with steel toes will be worn.

Level C safety gear will differ from level B by using an airpurifying respirator with GMCH or equivalent cartridges, instead ofan SCBA.

G. Decon Procedures

Decon will consist of a detergent wash and a water rinse.Decon liquids will be drummed and left at the site.

H. Emergency Medical Care

The nearest hospital, University Hospital, is located at 6thand University. It is reached by taking 14th Street south from thesite and turning right (west) on University until reaching thehospital.

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