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3.0 HAZARD AN D CONTROL ANALYSIS <br /> The following hazards were assessed to eithei exist, or have the potential to develop, during the <br /> performance of the project activities: <br /> HAZARDS <br /> 6. <br /> ►. TASKS a U U <br /> U W�j z a0 O <br /> Driving&equipment operation X X X <br /> Soil sampling(direct-push,hand-auger,backhoe) X X X X X <br /> Geophysical Survey X X X X X <br /> Excavating—UST&soil removal X X X X X X <br /> r.. <br /> 3.1 Safe Driving & Equipment Operati n <br /> Hundreds of workers are injured or die in job-re ated motor vehicle accidents annually. Motor vehicle <br /> accidents are one of the number-one causes of mployee injuries and deaths. Most accidents can be <br /> avoided by practicing defensive driving. Geocon policies mandate that employees: <br /> r_ <br /> • Prepare themselves and their vehicle for the i Dad before travel; <br /> • Drive according to posted speed limits unless adverse conditions necessitate slower speeds; <br /> 6 • Never tailgate, employ the three(3)second n de in following vehicles; <br /> • Fully comply with California Vehicle Code and other local laws and regulations regarding the use <br /> L of cellular phones for communication while c riving—talking on a cell phone and/or texting while <br /> driving is not only a significant hazard to yourself and others,but also violates Geocon H&S <br /> policy; and, <br /> '- • Use practical driving procedures in cities,on the freeway, and in rural areas. <br /> L 3.2 Mechanical Hazards <br /> Type(s)/Source: <br /> • Material HandlingBack Injury <br /> L <br /> • Striking(slips,trips); and <br /> • Struck-by injuries <br /> Qualified Exposure Risk: Moderate <br /> Hazard Control(s): <br /> r <br /> • Safe Lifting <br /> L <br /> Linden UST Sl and Removal,Task Order No.34 Caltrans Contract 06AI895,EFIS 10-1300-0181-0 <br /> Geocon Project No.59800-01-34 -6- October 2013,Revised September 2014 <br /> V.. <br />