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Employees will be reminded that even though the excavations are shored, that it is always extremely beneficial to remain cautious of the situation. Extreme caution will be used to assure that heavy equipment does not upset the shoring system. In situations where size of the excavation is not restricted, the excavation will be sloped to the angle of repose. Noise Levels Whenever feasible,noise levels, identified as exceeding 85 decibels, will be reduced by means of engineering controls. These controls will include isolation, enclosure and application of noise reduction materials. Hearing protection shall be worn at all times when noise levels are suspected of being equal to or exceeding 85 decibels. Use of portable "walkman-type" radios are prohibited _ at any.time. A copy of the OSHA Occupational Noise Standard, 29 CFR 1910.95 shall be available, and copies shall be made available to employees upon request. GIRL Kause Inc. maintains a continuous hearing conservation program in accordance with 29 CFR Par 1910.95. Weather The weather condition is am important consideration in planning and conducting site operations. Extremely hot or cold weather can cause physical discomfort, loss of efficiency and personal injury. Of particular importance is heat stress, often resulting when protective clothing decreases the body's natural ventilation process. 5.0 Elimination of Hazards 5.1 Personal Protective Equipment All personnel working on the project site will wear the appropriate level of protection as described herein. It is anticipated that EPA Level D will be required;however, there is the posbility of asbestos in the cover over the UST. This will be determined in the field. If asbestos is present. The level of protection will be increased to level C. and full face resperators with bepa dust filters will be worn bay all personnel in the work zone. Level D Hard hat Safety glasses Steel-toed boots Coveralls (long pants and short sleeved shirts are also acceptable Level C Bard hat Safety glasses with side shields Full Face respirator with dual cartridges North Model 7700 respirator with North N7500-3 cartridges Organic vapor cartridges Tyvek hooded coveralls or polycoated Tyvek coverall when handling wet material PVC outer gloves 12" gauntlet Cloth inner glove Chemical resistant safety boots 5.2 Hazard Classification a. Heat stress is the adverse stress to body due to exposure to excess beat and can greatly diminish the ability of the body to function properly. Therefore, all personnel involved in