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Bradburn, Briller&Johnson,* Health&Safety Plan 5.8 Spill or Release of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Material Hazardous Material: If a spill or release of hazardous material occurs,the situation is not life threatening and there are limited exposure risks, an effort should be made to clean up, isolate or contain the spill as appropriate. Contact emergency response personnel, project manager, and/or client company officials as appropriate. See the first page of this HSP for emergency phone numbers. Non-Hazardous Material: If a spill or release of a non-hazardous material occurs, and the situation is not life threatening, an effort should be made to clean up, isolate or contain the spill as appropriate. Contact emergency response personnel, project manager, and/or client company officials as appropriate. See the first page of this HSP for emergency phone numbers. 5.9 Biological Hazards The potential exists for unintended interaction with biological hazards [e.g., venomous or dangerous animals(e.g.,venomous snakes,poisonous insects,alligators,etc.)] to exist while field activities are being conducted. The following precautionary measures should be taken to avoid unintended contact with these types of animals: • Visually inspect the work area for potential biological hazards prior to beginning field work; • Wear the appropriate clothing(e.g.,steel-toed boots, long sleeve shirts, long pants,etc.); and, • Avoid dense brush, tall grassy areas, and/or any other area that may reasonably contain biological hazards when feasible. Please refer to the Job Hazard Analysis Report for more site-specific information regarding the foreseeable biological hazards associated with the scheduled field work. 5.10 Severe Weather The potential exists for severe weather (e.g., blizzards, hurricanes, tornados, earthquakes, etc.) to occur while field activities are being conducted. In the event that a severe weather emergency occurs, the following preliminary emergency response procedures and/or precautions shall be taken: • Earthquakes: (1)If you are outdoors,find a clear spot away from buildings,trees,and power lines. Drop to the ground. (2)If you are in a car, slow down and drive to an open/clear area. Stay in the car until the danger subsides. • Flash Flood: (1)Move to higher ground away from rivers,streams,creeks,and storm drains.Do not drive around barricades.(2)If your car stalls in rapidly rising waters, abandon it immediately and climb to higher ground. • Hurricane: If you are not advised to evacuate,stay indoors,away from windows. • Tornado:(1)If you are inside,go to a pre-determined location(i.e., safe room)to protect yourself from glass and/or other flying objects. (2)If you are outside,proceed to the nearest basement/shelter of a nearby sturdy building. or in the absence of adequate shelter, lie flat down in a ditch or low-lying area. (3)If you are in a car or mobile home,get out immediately and head for the nearest safe area. 12