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1 QST EN M0?i MNTAL HAZARD MITIGATION & CONTROL {Conttt>) 0 Do not perform work on electrical hook-ups and/or equipment when they are located in standing water or any wet location When water is present, either drain/dry the area or move the equipment to a dry location.. ' • Only properly trained personnel should make electrical connections If necessary, a master electrician should be subcontracted ' • Generator, coffelt unit, and all electrofishing peripherals will be grounded to the boat • FieId crew will be instructed with regard to what not to touch during electrofish sampling. ' • Three safety (power shut-off) switches will be used to shut down the electrofishing system The switches are the coffelt unit shut-off, the generator shut-off, and the operator safety neat • All electricalui ment will be shut off during fueling operations �1 P Pe 1 Temperature Hazards: ' • When work is being performed under high temperatures and humidity, implement a heat stress monitoring program according to SOP 340. Monitoring should include heart rate and body temperature measurements. o Work/rest periods should be modified as necessary based on the results of the monitoring program o Preventative measures should be taken to avert employee illness, including rest periods, work slowdowns, ,lob rotation, and/or performing work during cooler hours of the day Shade or air-conditioned shelter should be provided for employees during rest periods • Potable, cool water will be provided for employees Workers should be encouraged to drink 16 ounces of water prior to their shift, and drink at every rest break (or every 15 to 20 minutes) • The SHSO or FTL will discuss the signs and symptoms of heat related illnesses with workers and document on the Daily Safety Meeting Checklist ' Drilling/Boring Hazards: • A warning device or signal person shall be provided to protect employees from moving drilling/boring equipment For signal person- Where hand signals are used, only one person shall be the designated signal person, and shall be located to see the load and be clearly visible to the operator ' • Employees are not allowed under, on, or in a derrick being raised or lowered. • Employees shall obtain instructions from the drilling operator as to where to locate themselves to prevent accidents from hoists, augers, etc ' • QST's Lockout/Tagout Program shall be followed during maintenance or repair activities BFS Property Na 127434-Stocktm-6498090-September 23 1998