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Health&Safety Plan Page 1 I of 17 Operations shutdown may be mandated by Musco Excavators, Inc. on recommendation from the SSHO or by the emergency response Incident Commander.Conditions warranting work stoppage will include: * Uncontrolled fire * Uncovering potentially dangerous buried material * Any condition immediately dangerous to life and health or the environment * Heat stress illness exhibited by the crew * Air contaminant concentrations in excess of the protection factors afforded by the respirators in use. When any of these conditions exist, operations will be stopped and the site secured. All personnel will leave the work area until the Incident Commander has determined that operations may resume. 9.5 Fire and Explosion Response Procedures Fire on site can be started by natural events, work activities, or the activities of others. There shall be a multipurpose (ABC-rated)fire extinguisher on hand at all times. Personnel will be instructed in the use of these fire extinguishers and to attempt control of only very small fires.The procedure for using a fire extinguisher is to pull the safety pin,point at the base of the flames, and discharge the extinguisher by sweeping the flames from a distance of about 6 feet. The extinguisher operator should move in as the flames are being put out. Musco Excavators, Inc. will inform the local fire district immediately in case of any fire when its support will be required. 9.6 Evacuation From Work Areas If an on-site emergency occurs,the Incident Commander will sound the site emergency alarm. All workers will meet at a predesignated area located in the support area. An Employee head-count will be performed to ensure all workers are accounted for. In case of an emergency, evacuated employees may be decontaminated rapidly by removing exterior clothing. If the worker is critically injured in the work area,the worker may be removed immediately from the area--DO NOT take the time to decontaminate the injured worker;seek medical attention immediately. 9.7 Emergency Medical Treatment and First Aid Only mina injuries will be treated on site.They will be treated with the first-aid kit available on site. For major injuries, contact 911. The phone number for the hospital, fire, and ambulance is 911. A complete list of emergency telephone numbers and route to nearest hospital is provided in Appendix B. This Health and Safety Plan has been prepared by: MUSCO EXCAVATORS,INC. 12/17/02 Date President Title