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EarthCon Consultants CA,Inc. Table 3 General Safe Work Practices • Minimize contact with excavated or contaminated materials. Do not place equipment on the ground. Do not sit or kneel on potentially contaminated surfaces. • Smoking, eating, or drinking after entering the work zone and before decontamination is prohibited. Use of illegal drugs and alcohol are prohibited. Workers taking prescribed medication that may cause drowsiness should not be operating heavy equipment, and should be prohibited from performing tasks where Level C, B, or A personal protective equipment is required. • Practice good housekeeping. Keep everything orderly and out of potentially harmful situations. • Use of contact lenses on-site shall only be allowed when dictated by working conditions. • The following conditions must be observed when operating a motor vehicle. — Wearing of seat belts is mandatory — During periods of rain,fog,or other adverse weather conditions,the use of headlights is mandatory — A backup warning system or use of vehicle horn is mandatory when the vehicle is engaged in a backward motion — Posted traffic signs and directions from flagmen must be observed — Equipment and/or samples transported in vehicles must be secured from movement — The use of contractor acquired vehicles by non-contractor personnel is prohibited • In an unknown situation, always assume the worst conditions. • Be observant of your immediate surroundings and the surroundings of others. It is a team effort to notice and warn of impending dangerous situations. Withdrawal from a hazardous situation to reassess procedures is the preferred course of action. • Conflicting situations may arise concerning safety requirements and working conditions and must be addressed and resolved rapidly by the SSO and PM to relieve any motivations or pressures to circumvent established safety policies. • Unauthorized breaches of specified safety protocol must not be allowed. Workers unwilling or unable to comply with the established procedures must be removed from the site immediately.