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TRAFFIC HAZARDS Field activities taking place in public streets or on road shoulders shall use Caltrans approved flagging and traffic control during the duration of activities. While working in public streets with heavy traffic assume that the operator of a motor vehicle is unable to see you and keep a safe distance from moving traffic. Keep off roadways, when practical, and away from moving traffic. Approved safety vests will be worn by all personnel when working in areas of traffic hazard. COMMUNICATION PROCEDURES The following standard hand signals will be used if and when required. Hand gripping throat Out of air, can't breathe Grip partner's wrist or both hands around waist Leave area immediately Hands on top of head Need assistance Thumbs up OK, I'm all right, I understand Thumbs down No, negative EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN On-site personnel will use the following standard emergency procedures. The Site Safety Officer shall be notified of any on-site emergencies and be responsible for ensuring that the appropriate procedures are followed. Emergency Procedures should be modified as required for the incident. Personal injury: Upon notification of an injury, the Site Safety Officer will assess the nature of the injury. If the injury is in the area of the drilling or excavating equipment, the equipment shall be shut down to eliminate running equipment hazards. Equipment will remain shut down until the Site Safety Officer authorizes work to proceed. If the cause of the injury or loss of the injured person does not affect the performance of site personnel, operations may continue. Fire/Explosion: In the event of a fire or explosion on site, the Site Safety Officer or alternate shall call 911 (the fire department) and all personnel shall be moved to a safe distance from the involved area. Personal Protective Equipment Failure: If any site worker experiences a failure or alteration of protective equipment that affects worker's protection, that person shall immediately proceed to the nearest staging area to repair or replace the damaged equipment. The person shall not return to the work area until the protective equipment is repaired or replaced. If the equipment cannot be repaired or replaced, the worker will proceed to the primary staging area specified by the Site Safety Officer or leave the site. Other Equipment Failure: If any other equipment on site fails to operate properly, the Site Safety Officer shall be notified and then determine the effect of this failure on continuing operations on site. If the failure affects the safety of personnel or prevents completion of the work plan tasks, all personnel shall leave the work area until the situation is evaluated and appropriate actions taken.