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Drilling Equipment <br /> The operation and use of drilling equipment presents the greatest potential for injury to personnel. To <br /> minimize these hazards, designated routes and specific traffic patterns will be established. Trucks will <br /> use spotters for backing. If personnel need to approach drilling equipment during operation, they will <br /> observe the following protocols: make eye contact with the operator, and then approach the equipment <br /> to inform operator of intentions. <br /> Only equipment that is in safe working order will be used. Only qualified personnel will be allowed to <br /> operate drilling equipment. Subcontractors will supply proof of qualifications to operate the <br /> equipment. Those crew members directly involved in spotting for the operator will be the only <br /> personnel allowed within the operating radius of the drilling equipment. Other personnel will remain at <br /> a safe distance from these operations. <br /> Explosion and Fire <br /> Liquid petroleum products readily vaporize from standing pools or saturated soil. Ignition sources <br /> pose an explosion and fire hazard (e.g., engines, impact sparking, and heat or arc from inappropriate <br /> equipment or instrumentation). A direct-reading combustible gas indicator (CGI) will be used to <br /> evaluate the possible formation of flammable atmospheres in and around the work area. See Section <br /> 8.0: Air Monitoring. <br /> Emergency services (911) are to be called immediately in case of a fire or explosion. A portable fire <br /> extinguisher will be kept onsite for use on small fires only. Only personnel trained in the proper use of <br /> fire extinguishers are authorized to use the onsite fire extinguisher. <br /> Tripping, Slipping, and Falling <br /> Personnel will be reminded daily to maintain sure footing on all surfaces. Use of safety harnesses is <br /> required for personnel working 6 feet or more above any surface that does not have handrails <br /> (includes riding on manlifts). Work surfaces of unknown or suspect integrity will be strengthened or <br /> overlaid with a work platform capable of supporting personnel and equipment working in the area. To <br /> minimize tripping hazards caused by construction and other debris, material will be removed daily from <br /> the work areas and stockpiled in appropriate designated storage areas. This "housekeeping" effort will <br /> be enforced by the SSO at the end of each day. <br /> Head,Foot,Eye, and Back Injuries <br /> Steel toe boots, and safety glasses will be worn during site operations. To avoid back injuries, <br /> personnel will be trained in and required to use proper equipment and lifting techniques for manual <br /> material handling. <br /> 6 <br />