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WHF Inc., Environmenta*Engineering Group • Health & Safety Plan Page: 5 ' 3.1 Emergency Conditions ' In the event an emergency develops on-site, the procedures delineated herein are to be immediately followed. Emergency conditions are considered to exist if: ' O Any member of the project are is involved in an accident or experiences any adverse effects of symptoms of exposure while on site. • A condition is discovered that suggests the existence of a situation more hazardous than anticipated. 3.2 Emergency Procedures In the even of an emergency, the following emergency procedures should be followed. Personnel on-site should use the "buddy" system (pairs). Buddies should prearrange hand signals or other mean of communication. In emergencies the following hand signals are suggested: ♦ Hand gripping throat: Out of air, can't breathe. ♦ Grip partner's wrist or place both hands around waist: Leave area immediately, no debate! ♦ Hands on top of head: Need assistance. ♦ Thumbs up: OK, I'm all right, I understand. ♦ Thumbs down: No, negative. ' Site work areas entrance and exit routes will be planned and emergency escape routes delineated by the Project Manager. These routes will be shown to all on-site personnel by the SSO. Visual contact will be maintained between "pairs" on- site with the team remaining in close proximity in order to assist each other in case of emergencies. i In the event that any member of the field crew experiences any adverse effects or symptom of exposure while on-site, the entire field crew should immediately halt work tand act according to the instructions provided by the PSO. Wind indicators visible to all on-site personnel will be provided by the Project Manager to indicate possible routes for upwind escape. ' The discovery of any condition that would suggest the existence of a situation more hazardous than anticipated, should result in the evacuation of the field team and re- evaluation of the hazard and the level of protection required.