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10.6 BUDDY SYSTEM Due to the potential for accident or injury, no person is permitted to work alone inside any Work Zone. To ensure that this requirement is observed a buddy system will be implemented in which members of the work crew shall be paired off in teams of two who will maintain visual contact with each other at all times. Team members should observe each other for any signs of difficulty. Anyone exhibiting symptoms of potential overexposure or other difficulty should be taken immediately to the nearest medical facility. 10.7 WASTE HANDLING Suspect excavated soil,waste PPE and other wastes will be collected and managed throughout the project. Waste shall not be allowed to accumulate and shall be contained in DOT 17-H dnuns. Additional protocols to be followed include: • When not in use drums/comainers will be covered with a tight-fitting lid, At the conclusion of each working shift all drums/containers will be placed in the designated waste storage area.This area will be properly marked and secured,and • Manual lifting, carrying or moving of drums/containers will not be permitted. A drum handling cart or similar apparatus will be used for moving drums/containers from collection points to the designated storage area. 10.8 WORKSITE SANITATION During site activities, work areas will be continuously policed for identification of excess trash and unnecessary debris. Excess debris and trash will be collected and stored in an appropriate container(e.g.,plastic trash bags, garbage can,roll-off bin) prior to disposal. At no time will debris or trash be intermingled with waste PPE or contaminated materials. Anyone observed throwing contaminated material or PPE away with municipal wastes will be removed from the site. 10.8.1 Water Supply A water supply meeting the requirements of Title 8 CCR§ 1524 will be utilized, consisting of the following: Potable Water. An adequate supply of potable water will be available for field personnel consumption. Contractors and subcontractors will provide potable water for field personnel consumption for their individual employees. Potable water can be provided in the form of water bottles, canteens, water coolers, or drinking fountains. Where drinking fountains are not available, individual use cups will be provided as well as adequate disposal containers. Potable water containers will be properly identified in order to distinguish them from non-potable water sources. Non-Potable Water.Non-potable water may be used for hand washing and cleaning activities.Non-potable water will not be used for drinking purposes.Any non-potable water sources will be clearly labeled as such. 10.8.2 Toilet Facilities In accordance with Title 8 CCR § 1526 access to a toilet facility will be available for workers. A designated toilet facility located within the facility will be available for use. During periods of night work, personnel using the designated toilet facility must follow the notification and buddy procedures. 10.8.3 Washing Facilities In accordance with Title 8 CCR § 1527, employees will be provided washing facilities (e.g., buckets with water and hand soap) at each work location. The use of water and hand soap(or similar substance)will be used by each employee following exit from a Work Zone,prior to breaks and at the end of daily work activities. 10.9 COMMUNICATIONS Effective communication is essential to safe working conditions and the successful completion of the project. External communication is maintained by AGE using cellular telephone links. Cellular phones will be required during all earth moving activities and to facilitate communications with Contractor,DCMI and AGE management personnel, and if necessary to notify appropriate emergency response units(e.g.,police,ambulance teams,fire department,etc.). Page 34