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6 <br /> Physical Hazards <br /> ' Accidents involving physical hazards can directly uiiure field personnel and can create <br /> additional hazards such as increased exposure to chenucals due to damaged protective equipment <br /> Working around heavy equipment such as drilling ngs presents the potential for becoming <br /> 1 physically entangled in the equipment or being run over Field personnel will maintain eye or voice <br /> contact with the equipment operator whenever it is necessary to move within the equipment's path <br /> of operation, including movement on the ground Field personnel should maintain awareness for <br /> potential safety hazards, and should immediately inform the SSO of any new hazards so that <br /> corrective measures can be taken <br /> r <br /> Noise <br /> Noise is a potential hazard in areas where heavy equipment including drilling rigs, power <br /> tools, pumps or generators are operated Heavy equipment operation may produce noise levels that <br />' reach or exceed 85 decibels (dBA), the action level established by OSHA Elevated noise levels <br /> will be evaluated by the SSO when equipment is operated Exposure to elevated noise levels can <br /> lead to temporary or permanent hearing loss, and can also cause muscle tension and irritability <br />' The SSO will ensure hearing protection is utilized when noise levels are elevated <br /> Utility Lines <br /> The Underground Service Alert (USA) will be contacted a minimum of 48 hours before <br /> field activities begin USA will notify private utility companies about their responsibility to locate <br /> and mark all buned utility lines USA can be reached through an 800 number which is listed in the <br />' white pages for the local area (1-800-227-2600) All field vehicles and heavy equipment will be <br /> maintained at a minimum distance of 10 feet, in all vertical and horizontal directions from all <br /> electrical power lines (energized lines) and/or electrical equipment with a voltage less than or equal <br /> to 50 kilovolts (kv) If the voltage exceeds 50 kv, the clearance shall be increased by 4 inches for <br /> every 10 kv over that voltage <br />' Sunburn <br />' Working outdoors on sunny days for extended periods of time can cause sunburn to the <br /> skin Excessive exposure to sunlight is associated with the development of skin cancer Field staff <br /> should take precautions to prevent sunburn by using sun-screen lotion and/or wearing hats and <br />' long-sleeved garments <br /> E\62711SSHP DOC <br />