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Project No.4-419-0381 August 29,2019 Page No. 5 • Fire extinguishers are in their assigned places; • Fire extinguishers are not blocked or hidden; • Fire extinguishers are mounted properly for easy release; • Pressure gauges show adequate pressure; • Pin and seals are in place; • Fire extinguishers show no visual signs of damage or abuse; and • Nozzles are free of blockage. If you find any signs that might lead you to believe that there could be a problem with the fire extinguisher, immediately report your findings to the Project Manager. 2.4 Chemical Hazards Field team personnel may be exposed to chemical hazards during all activities. The chemical hazards include: • Petroleum hydrocarbons,primarily gasoline,diesel,and oil-range hydrocarbons and associated fuel additives(benzene,toluene,ethylbenzene,xylenes,MTBE); • Volatile organic compounds; and • Toxic and carcinogenic organic compounds. The likely exposure pathways are inhalation and skin contact. 2.5 Climatic Stress Field team personnel may be exposed to climatic stress due to temperature extremes,storms,lightning,and high winds during outside activities. In addition to climatic stress, high temperatures will increase the volatility of some toxic and carcinogenic compounds thereby increasing the potential for inhalation. High wind will increase the potential for physical and chemical hazards by blowing objects around and creating airborne particulates,mists,and spills. 2.6 Ergonomic Hazards The interaction of personnel with their working environment at this site may present potential ergonomic hazards, such as incorrect lifting, equipment vibration,or improper body positioning. 2.7 Acoustical Hazards Field team personnel may be exposed to excessive noise created by the surrounding investigation activities. 2.8 Biological Hazards Sources of biological hazards include bacteria,viruses,insects,plants,birds,animals,and humans.These sources can cause a variety of health effects ranging from skin irritation and allergies to infections (e.g., tuberculosis, AIDS), cancer, and so on. The biological hazards that may be encountered during this project are: • Hantavirus; • Histoplasmosis; • Ticks (Lyme Disease); • Fire Ants; • Psittacosis; • Stinging Insects; • Rabies; SALEM engineering group. inc.