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+../ <br /> Taber <br /> Since 1954 <br /> 1P2/399/245-4 <br /> 5.1 PHYSICAL HAZARDS <br /> The principal anticipated physical hazards include the hazard due to passing traffic <br /> while working on road shoulders, exposure to noise from site equipment, operation of <br /> drilling or direct push sampling equipement; and other hazards associated with any <br /> outdoor labors such as slips, trips, falls and material-handling (back) injuries. <br /> 5.1.1 DRILLING/SAMPLING OPERATIONS <br /> +� Physical hazards are associated with subsurface drilling operations and equipment. <br /> Both above and below ground utility lines present a potential for electrocution if contacted <br /> by drilling equipment. Utilities and other subsurface obstructions must be located before <br /> soil borings are drilled. The Project Manager is responsible for securing utility clearances. <br /> The driller must maintain a safe clearance distance (normally 25 feet) between overhead <br /> utility lines and the drill rig. <br /> Drilling activities involve a number of potential injury hazards including, but not <br /> limited to the following: <br /> Injuries from flying debris, being caught up in machinery, hydraulic failures, <br /> �. unguarded points of operation, air-borne particulates, equipment rollover and <br /> other hazards associated with the transportation and use of drill rigs. <br /> Injuries from extremely loud noises associated with the operation of the drill rig. <br /> To protect site personnel, hard hats, steel-toed boots, safety glasses and hearing <br /> protection are mandatory in the vicinity of the drill rig. The following steps will be <br /> followed to help minimize accidents and injuries associated with drilling: <br /> • Drilling rig will be operated only by a trained, fully-qualified operator. <br /> Prior to drilling activities, the drilling rig will be inspected in accordance with <br /> CAL-OSHA and manufacturers requirements. <br /> LA • Drilling rig will be operated in accordance with manufacturers specifications and <br /> applicable CAL-OSHA regulations. <br /> Drilling tools will be kept in their proper place. <br /> • Appropriate fire extinguishers will be readily available for use. <br /> 5.1.2 ROADSIDE WORK <br /> The following procedures shall be followed for all work within the right-of-way of a <br /> public road or other location where a hazard from vehicular traffic could occur: <br /> 4 <br />