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0 0 addition, respiratory protective devices shall be required to be available to each person in the Exclusion Zone during the soils boring/excavation work tasks, or within easy reach of those persons working In the Contamination Reduction Zone, should irritating odors or irritation of respiratory tract become delectable. The appropriate air -purifying respiratory protective devices, that are required to be available for all personnel working on-site, will be fitted with organic vapor cartridges and dust pre -fillets, or with the high efficiency, organic vapor/HFPA stack type cartridge. Typically, if the respiratory protective devices are worn, the cartridge will need to be changed daily. Physical Hazards The physical hazards present on most job sites Include working around heavy equipment, rotation radius for excavators and backhoes, working near stockpiled soils, and the excavation Itself. Personnel may be required to enter the excavation areas, heavy equipment operators will consider the overall work as a Confined Space Entry operation. AAT safely procedures rot working in confined spaces will be strictly enforced. Overhead power lines will be strictly avoided by equipment operators. Equipment operators will maintain ten (10) foot radius clearances from any overhead lines. It Is not known If any underground lines, tanks or utilities still do exist in the vicinity or the excavation project site. Supervisory personnel will determine the presence of underground utilities prior to commencing excavation activity . N 1 e azards Due to the operation of heavy equipment within confined spaces, it Is expected that high noise levels may be experienced. All personnel working within the Exclusion Zone will wear hearing protection when equipment is operating. These devices may be of the disposable plug type or of the ear ttiuff type, provided that the equipment has been rated for noise reduction by the manufacturer. Heat Stress There is a probability of high, ambient temperatures (over 80 degrees F.) in the Central Valley of California. Since workers may be required to wear protective clothing, it is anticipated that they may reach high enough temperatures that could lead to heat slroi or heat exhaustion symptoms. AAT will plan on implementing their standard Heal Stress Prevention and Monitoring Program, unless the project Safety Officer determines that Heal Stress potentials are not being or will not be experienced by operations personnel. 4.0 RISK ASSESSMENT SUMMARY The potential of any Increased risk of exposure on other workers or the surrounding community is minimal. The basic potential exposure source would