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' Section 5: Health and Safety Hazard Assessment 5.1 Potential Physical Hazards Field crews and regulatory personnel will need to be constantly aware of moving locomotives. ' Many of the tracks are in very close proximity to each other and the overall hum of railyard activity can make it difficult to distinguish the sound of one locomotive from another. Specific to this railyard is the use of remotely operated locomotives. These pose an increased hazard ' because the operator is typically not within the same viewing area as the moving locomotive he/she controls. As well, many locomotive cars are left to drift during switching operations, meaning there are no stop and go controls on these free drifting cars. ' Field crews are required to wear brightly colored vests with reflective tape. 5.2 Heavy Equipment Field personnel should be cognizant of potential physical hazards associated with use of any ' heavy equipment and electrical equipment during field operations. Appropriate precautions include the following: ' • ANSI-approved hardhats, safety glasses or goggles, and steel-toe boots will be worn. • Loose clothing that may catch in moving parts will not be worn. • Hearing protection will be worn if a preliminary noise survey or past experience indicates that maximum noise levels will exceed 85 decibels at any time during Site operations. ' 5.2.1 Tripping and Falling Hazards Tripping and falling are important hazards due to the Site being an active railyard. Field personnel should be aware of basic railroad safety, which includes not stepping directly on railroad tracks. Stepping directly on the tracks creates the hazard of trapping one's foot between the tracks or possibly tripping and falling onto the railroad into the path of an oncoming locomotive. Field personnel should be aware of where they are stepping at all times. 5.2.2 Heat Stress ' Adverse climate conditions, primarily heat, are important considerations in planning and conducting Site operations in the Central Valley. Maximum daytime temperature may exceed ' 85 degrees F at the Site and heat stress and dehydration is an associated concern. Preventative measures should include the following: Water and/or commercial electrolyte solutions will be available and drinking of these ' fluids will be encouraged. The water will be kept reasonably cool. ' Health and Safety Plan Page 6 Union Pacific Railroad Company, Stockton Railyard Site, Stockton, California g:\adminassNobs\2003\032777.16_union pacific-stockbn yard\09-reports19.09_reports\2005_hasp\hasp.doc