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Site Safety and Health Plan Stockton Field Maintenance Shop #24 8020 Airport Way, Stockton, CA will not be worn by field personnel while on site. Insects are more attracted to dark colored clothing; therefore, light colored clothing is preferred. Because of the possibility of sample interference, insect repellent will not be used. However, the possibility of insect-borne diseases and individual susceptibility to allergic reactions caused by insect bites, indicate that the use of insect repellants is appropriate. The use of insect repellants, especially those containing N,N- diethyl-meta-toluamide (DEET), will be noted in the field logbooks. Reasonable care should be taken to control sample contamination. There is also a potential to come in contact with other dangerous insects at the site. These include chiggers, bees, wasps, hornets, mites, fleas, spiders and ticks. All personnel will perform "checks" on themselves periodically and at the end of the work shift. When walking or working in forested or vegetated areas, personnel will be alert and avoid encountering elaborate spider webs among trees and bushes. All insect bites must be reported to the SSHO. Personnel must always be aware of individual reactions to bee stings or insect bites. Should an individual Start to have shortness of breath and become covered in hives, that individual may be having an intense allergic reaction. Medical attention must be sought immediately. If a tick does become attached, it must be removed immediately upon discovery. Tweezers must be used to ensure the entire head and body of the tick is removed. If the head cannot be removed, medical attention must be sought at the end of the day. Poisonous and nonpoisonous species of snakes may be encountered at the site. Snakes typically do not attack people but will bite when provoked or accidentally injured. If a snake is encountered, one should avoid making quick, jerky motions and loud noises. Retreat must be accomplished slowly. If bitten, follow the procedures outlined in Section 16.0. Rodents, such as deer mice, can potentially carry hantavirus. Deer mice, such as mesas, usually live at higher elevations, and can be distinguished from other rodents by their small size (2-4/5 inches to 4-inches long) and by their bi-colored tail. However, the Center for Disease Control believes that other rodents also have the potential to carry the virus, so precautions must be taken when dealing with any species of rodent. It is not possible to distinguish whether or not a rodent carries the hantavirus by observation. The best way to avoid contact with hantavirus is to avoid contact with rodents and their excreta. Do not leave food or garbage where rodents have access to them; this includes leaving food items and wrappers in vehicles. When possible, seal any opening greater than 1/4-inch diameter in vehicles or structures with steel wool to prevent rodent access. Minor amounts of rodent excreta and rodents caught in mouse traps may be disposed of by personnel, provided precautions are taken. 4.7 RADIATION HAZARDS The sites have no known sources of ionizing radiation that would harm personnel. Non-ionizing radiation sources are present in the form of ultraviolet light from the sun. Prolonged exposure of the skin to the sun's ultraviolet rays, even on overcast days, can result in sunburn. Sunburn can become severe enough to be incapacitating, especially for fair-skinned individuals. Repeated sunburn can eventually cause premature aging of the skin and/or skin cancer. Always wear clothing to reduce the amount of exposed skin and use sunblock creams or lotions frequently as allowed per sample interference. 18 Star Resources Corp