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CHOW ENGINEERING, INC. Rev. 6, 8-8-14 6.0 Site Controls, Procedures and Practices 6.1 Controlled Access Zones To decrease safety risks CE restricts access to the work areas on all of its sites. A controlled access zone (CAZ) shall be clearly defined by the crew superintendent as an area where a recognized hazard exists. The demarcation of the CAZ shall be communicated by the crew superintendent in a recognized manner, either through signs, fencing, wires, tapes, ropes or chains. Chow Engineering shall take the following steps to ensure that the CAZ is clearly marked and controlled: All access to the CAZ must be restricted; only authorized entrants shall be allowed entry; All workers who are permitted in the CAZ shall be listed in the appropriate sections of the Plan (or be visibly identifiable by the competent person) prior to entry; The site supervisor shall ensure that all protective elements of the CAZ be implemented prior to the beginning of work. 6.2 General Safe Work Practices CE personnel are responsible for and conduct safe work practices at all times. Work will be performed under the guidelines of CE SOP #H&S 002— "Safe Work Practices". This includes addressing the work scope to be done at the start of each day or each shift with all personnel at a "Tailgate Safety Meeting". CE's supervisors are required to monitor work conditions on site at all times and to make required adjustments to the safety protocols as required. 6.3 "Tailgate" Safety Meetings CE personnel will conduct and document daily tailgate safety meetings, at a minimum occurring prior to commencement of operations at each shift change, to be attended by all personnel working in or visiting the operations area, to include all subcontractors. Tailgate safety meetings will address the specific tasks and associated hazards related to the work to be performed that shift. Tailgate meetings will be documented as described in CE SOP #H&S 003. On the form described, and all participants will sign the form sheet to document attendance and comprehension of the topics, plans and procedures discussed. 6