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1. INTRODUCTION This plan has been prepared in conformance with Stericycle's Environmental Health and Safety Program guidelines, California and Federal OSHA regulations, as well as state regulations regarding the operation of facilities deemed to operate by Permit By Rule in California. It addresses all activities associated with site operations at the Permanent Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility (PHHWCF)located at 7850 South R A Bridgeford Street, Stockton, CA 95206. All workers and third parties working for Stericycle who work at the site will be required to comply with this Health and Safety Plan(HASP). All persons that work in the PHHWCF must sign the HASP REVIEW RECORD at the end of this document prior to engaging in any work. Education and outreach efforts targeted at residents and CESQG will emphasize that hazardous materials should be brought to the PHHWCF in sound, original containers; however,there is a chance that releases may occur. All minor releases (leaking bottles, etc.) will be handled by designated personnel with coordination through the onsite Project Manager. All absorbent material applied to contain and/or remedy the release will be collected and deposited into the appropriate container for proper disposal. If a leak is discovered, it will be controlled, and the vehicle carrying the leaking material will be escorted by the onsite Project Manager to a designated area for mitigation of the problem. The decision to implement the Emergency Action Plan will be at the discretion of the on-site Project Manager and shall be based on an "imminent" or "actual" threat to human health or environment. Imminent shall mean "likely to happen" in the Project Manager's judgment. For clarification, the following terms and their meanings are used throughout this document: • PM—Project Manager • OC—Operations Coordinator • LAB PACK — Packaging Method - Refers to the method that is used to place individual containers inside a larger container. I.e. Packaging material such as vermiculite is used to insulate and protect each individual container on all sides and each container is placed upright to prevent leaking or breakage. • HASP—Health And Safety Plan 1.1 OBJECTIVES All waste will be handled in a safe, efficient, and professional manner. This undertaking shall be performed in the following manner: • All personnel will conduct operations in a courteous and cheerful manner. • Each employee will be properly attired for each specific task and maintain a professional demeanor at all times. • All personnel will be knowledgeable of their duties and responsibilities. • Each work area will be overseen by a dedicated supervisor. • Work stations will be kept neat and orderly. • All operations will be executed in a safe manner. Page 4of41