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J U L 14 2017 MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE REQUIREMENTS HEALTH ff Medical Monitoring Programs are designed to track the physical condition of employees on a regular basis, as well as survey pre-employment or baseline conditions prior to potential exposures. The Medical Surveillance Program is a part of our Health and Safety Program. BASELINE PHYSICAL Prior to being assigned to a hazardous or a potentially hazardous activity involving exposure to toxic materials, each employee must receive a pre-assignment or baseline physical. The contents of the physical are to be determined by Tait's Medical Consultant. As suggested by the NIOSH/OSHA/USCG/EPA's Occupational Safety& Health Guidance Manual for Hazardous Waste Site Activities. The minimum medical monitoring requirement for working on sites that may contain hydrocarbon-impacted soil is as follows: • Complete medical and work histories; • Physical examination; • Pulmonary Function tests (FVC and FEV1) • Chest X-ray(every 2 years); • Alcohol and Illegal Drug Screen; • Eye examination and visual acuity; • Audiometry; • Urinalysis; • Blood chemistry, including hematology, serum analysis, and heavy metals toxicology. • Additional testing for specific contaminant health effects is not required. The Baseline physical should categorize employees as "fit-for-duty" and able to wear respiratory protection. ANNUAL PHYSICAL After the baseline physical, all field employees' will have an annual physical. TES' Medical Consultant should prescribe an adequate medical exam which fulfills OSHA CFR 29 1910.120 Requirements. All personnel working in contaminated or potentially contaminated areas at the site will verify currency (within 12 months) with respect to medical monitoring. EXIT PHYSICAL Enrollment in the Medical Monitoring Program will end at such time as the employee terminates the program and/or the company. At that time, an exit examination for the employee is required. The employee shall take an exit physical unless they provide written documentation waiving this requirement.