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d <br /> i <br /> TRAFFIC HAZARDS <br /> Field activities taking place in.public streets or on road shoulders shall use Caltrans approved flagging <br /> and traffic control during the duration of activities. While working in public streets with heavy traffic <br /> assume that the operator of a motor vehicle is unable to see you and keep a safe distance from moving <br /> traffic. Keep off roadways, when practical, and away from moving traffic. Approved safety vests will be <br /> worn by all personnel when working in areas of traffic hazard. <br /> COMMUNICATION PROCEDURES <br /> The following standard hand signals.will be used if and when required. <br /> Hand gripping throat................Out of air,can't breathe <br /> Grip partner's wrist or <br /> both hands around waist...........Leave area immediately-. <br /> Hands on top of head................Need assistance <br /> Thumbs up........:.......................OK,I'm all right,I understand <br /> Thumbs down.............. ..:........No,negative <br /> 1 EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN <br /> i <br /> On-site personnel will use.the following standard emergency procedures. The Site Safety Officer shall be <br /> notified of any on-site emergencies and be responsible for ensuring that the appropriate procedures are <br /> followed. Emergency Procedures should be modified as required for incident. <br /> Personal injury: Upon notification of an injury, the Si <br /> uryteSafety Officer will assess the nature of <br /> i the injury. If the injury is in the area of the drilling equipment, the equipment shall be shut down <br /> to eliminate running equipment hazards. Equipment will remain shut down until the Site Safety <br /> Officer authorizes work to proceed. If the cause of the injury or loss of the injured person does , <br /> not affect the performance of site personnel, operations may continue. <br /> Fire/Explosion: In the event of a fire or explosion on site, the Site Safety Officer or alternate <br /> shall call 911 (the fire department) and all personnel shall be moved to a safe distance from the <br /> involved area. <br /> Personal Protective Equipment Failure: If any site worker experiences a failure or alteration of <br /> protective equipment that affects worker's protection, that person shall immediately proceed to <br /> the nearest staging area to repair or replace the damaged equipment. The person shall not return <br /> to the work area until the protective equipment is repaired or replaced. If the.equipment can not <br /> be repaired or replaced, the worker will proceed to the primary staging area specified by the Site <br /> Safety Officer or leave the site. <br /> Other Equipment Failure: If any other equipment on site fails to operate properly, the Site'Safety <br /> Officer shall be notified and then determine the effect of this failure on continuing operations on <br /> site. If the failure affects the safety of personnel or prevents completion of the work plan tasks, <br /> i <br />