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Project No.4-419-0381 August 29,2019 Page No. 6 • West Nile Virus; • Blood-borne Pathogens; and • Spiders. 3.0 SAFE WORK PRACTICES The following sections present procedures for safely addressing the hazards that may be encountered by field personnel during this project. Based on the work to be performed and the type of chemical hazards that may be encountered,EPA Level D personal protection has been determined to be adequately protective. The SALEM field team member(s) will decide on appropriate levels of protection on a task by task basis using the criteria listed in Table 1. 3.1 Work Zone Access The work zone is defined as the area within a 30-foot radius of any person(s) working in the area. Only authorized personnel will be permitted to enter the work zone. Decontamination areas will be set up in the work areas, as appropriate. Authorized personnel will include those who have duties requiring their presence in the work zone and have received appropriate health and safety training.The SALEM field team member(s)has the right to require the exit of any person from the work zone. 3.2 Personal Protective Equipment The personal protective equipment requirements are summarized in Table 2.The equipment is described in more detail below. Respiratory Protection:All field team personnel will have available a half-face air purifying respirator with organic vapor and acid gas cartridges with particulate (HEPA) pre-filter at a minimum. All respiratory protection devices will be NIOSH approved and individually fit tested. Before each use the respirator will be fit checked by the individual using the respirator. Protective Clothing: Protective clothing other than standard field attire is not anticipated to be required; however, all field team personnel who handle contaminated soils, liquids, or hand tools, will wear polycoated Tyvek coveralls (or equivalent). All coveralls will be inspected for tears and contamination before use and disposed of appropriately if contaminated or torn. Hand Protection: In accordance with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.138 which specifically addresses the need for hand protection, it is mandatory that all field personnel match the appropriate glove material with each application or task. This includes assessing the job for chemical exposure, and then selecting appropriate gloves based on material, thickness, length, and other traits. All SALEM employees and management personnel performing activities at the Walmart project will: • Wear appropriate hand protection when hands are exposed to hazards such as skin absorption of harmful substances,severe cuts,lacerations or abrasions,punctures,chemical or thermal burns,and harmful temperature extremes. • SALEM shall base selection of appropriate hand protection on an evaluation of the performance characteristics of hand protection relative to the task to be performed, conditions present,duration of use, and the hazardous and potential hazards identified at the Site. All SALEM field team personnel who handle contaminated soils, liquids, or hand tools, will wear PVC, butyl rubber, or nitrile gloves. Even the best chemical resistant glove will break down after repeated chemical exposure. Before each use, employees will inspect all gloves for signs of chemical degradation Ll SALEM engineering group. inc.