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3.0 HEALTH/RISK ANALYSIS <br /> 3.1 PHYSICAL HAZARDS <br /> Physical hazards are inherently present during field operations. Physical hazards present <br /> at the project site include the mechanical hazards associated with the operation of vehicles and <br /> equipment, slip-trip-fall hazards associated with operations conducted in a field environment, <br /> and musculo-skeletal injury hazards resulting from heavy work activities. The typical physical <br /> hazards present on the site and methods to prevent injury due to these hazards are described <br /> below. <br /> 3.1.1 Vehicle/Equipment Operation <br /> The safety hazards associated with the operation of equipment, including heavy <br /> equipment and trucks, can be effectively controlled by the work crew if a constant awareness of <br /> these hazards is maintained. Constant visual and/or verbal contact between the equipment <br /> operator and ground personnel will facilitate such awareness. All ground personnel will wear a <br /> fluorescent-colored vest during heavy equipment operations or when adjacent to any roadway. <br /> No ground personnel shall work within the swing radius of the backhoe. <br /> 3.1.2 Slip-Trip-Fall Hazards <br /> While it is difficult to prevent slip-trip-fall hazards, risk of injury will be minimized by <br /> implementing proper site control measures such as daily safety meetings, proper footwear, and <br /> by keeping the work area free of obstructions. <br /> 3.1.3 Liftine Hazards <br /> Field operations often require that heavy physical labor tasks be performed. All <br /> employees will be instructed in proper lifting techniques (i.e. during daily tailgate safety <br /> 4 <br />