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Sep,02-99 01:04P Evans 9r Lhers Inc. 925 -13 0229 Gateway Project • Stockton CA Evans Brothers Inc. 2. HAZARD EVALUATION 2.1 Site Conditions Site hazards are not foreseen beyond what is usually encountered on a demolition project. These hazards include falling objects, equipment and truck traffic, excavations and slips and trips. Aerial electrical lines present a hazard during demolition activities. Should hazardous materials be encountered, as perceived by project personnel (see Section 8), EBI will notify the project engineer and await further direction. If the nature of materials changes, protective clothing, including gloves, respiratory protective devices and boots, could be needed and will be made available to those persons working in or around these specific areas. 1.1 Site Tasks The field tasks at this site will include: • Demolition of structures and foundations, capping and plugging utilities. • Excavation and demolition of foundations and footings. • Loading trucks with heavy equipment. 1.3 Project Task Hazards All field task hazards are site specific. The following hazards may be encountered: Contamination — Contact with contaminated surface or other surfaces suspected of being contaminated should be avoided. This includes working through, kneeling or placing equipment in puddles, mud, discolored surfaces or on drums and other containers. Eating, smoking, drinking andlor the application of cosmetics is prohibited on this site in the immediate work area. Falling Objects: Hard hats must be wom by all project staff and observers whenever construction activity is taking place. Vehicle Tra(iic — All project staff and observers will be required to wear a fluorescent safety vest at all times while on site. In addition, use flags, tapes, barricades and cones to designate restricted areas. 2.4 General Construction Hazards General construction hazards, along with ways of identifying, handling, and preventing such hazards, are included in the "EBI Injury and Illness Prevention program". It should be noted that the CAL -OSHA construction safety orders are the basis for much of what is in this Injury and Illness Prevention Program, and the CAL -OSHA construction safety orders will be adhered to at all times on this project by EBI and all subcontractors. The following is a list of typical potential hazards and their control_ Other controls may be developed as the situation(s) arise and the SSP shall be amended to include updates. Mm. Mrallor-M 1) Stand up -wind of petroleum products whenever possible. 2) Minimize contact and contact time with petroleum products. 3) Avoid walking through discolored areas, puddles, leaning on drums, or contacting anything that is likely to be contaminated. Page 4 of 25 P.06