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health and safety training. The HSM is responsible for providing the appropriate monitoring and safety equipment necessary for the implementation of this HSP. Any significant changes to the HSP must be approved by the HSM. 3.2 Site Health and Safety Coordinator (SHSC) The SHSC has the responsibility to implement this HSP. The SHSC will investigate all accidents and incidents occurring at the site. The SHSC will conduct safety briefings and site-specific training for on-site personnel. The SHSC will accompany all OSHA and other governmental agency personnel visiting the site in response to health and safety issues. He is responsible for modifying and/or developing new procedures, after consulting with the HSM, when site or environmental conditions change due to natural causes or due to the conduct of the site operations. The SHSC has stop -work authorization if he determines that an imminent safety hazard or potentially dangerous situation exists. Authorization to proceed with work will be verified by the HSM. The SHSC will be responsible for implementing evacuation procedures, including the shutting down of appropriate equipment, removing equipment from areas and coordination necessary emergency services on-site. 3.3 Team Members All team members, including all employees of subcontractors working at the site, will be responsible for understanding and complying with all site health and safety requirements. All members of this group will have been provided any site-specific training regarding the hazards and protection involved for this particular project. Subcontractors will be responsible to provide their employees with appropriate equipment and clothing. 4.0 DEMOLITION AND REMOVAL OF UNDERGROUND FUEL PIPING The removal of above ground structures, equipment and surface materials related to the underground fuel piping removal will be performed in compliance with all state and local regulations. Appropriate action will be taken to avoid the spreading of dust to occupied portions of the surrounding area. Water will be used for dust control in such a manner as to not result in a hazardous or objectionable condition. Compliance will be in accordance with the South Coast Air Quality Management District. During excavation and removal of the underground fuel piping, it is anticipated that no persons will enter an open excavation. If it is deemed necessary appropriate measures will be taken to protect personnel when entering any excavation below five (5) feet in depth. These measures will include sloping or shoring the side walls of the excavation to protect individuals from hazards associated with cave-ins per