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Geocon Project No. S2170-07-12 - 5 - June 6, 2022 Geocon and subcontractor employees, if required to wear respiratory protection shall have a current medical evaluation and approval by a physician or other licensed health care professional (PLHCP). Medical evaluations for Geocon staff will be provided in accordance with the Geocon Respiratory Protective Equipment Program (ref. T8 CCR §5144(e) “Medical Evaluation”). Project personnel are to arrive at the jobsite well rested and physically prepared to perform assigned tasks. 3.0 HAZARD AND CONTROL ANALYSIS The following hazards were assessed to either exist, or have the potential to develop, during the performance of the project activities: HAZARDS TASKS MECHANICAL UNDERGROUND UTILITIES NOISE BIOLOGICAL RADIOLOGICAL THERMAL CHEMICAL OTHER Work-related Driving, Equipment Operation X Vapor sampling – Geoprobe direct-push drilling X X X X X X 3.1 Safe Driving Hundreds of workers are injured or die in job-related motor vehicle accidents annually. Motor vehicle accidents are one of the number-one causes of employee injuries and deaths. Most accidents can be avoided by practicing defensive driving. Geocon policies mandate that employees: • Prepare themselves and their vehicle for the road before travel; • Drive according to posted speed limits unless adverse conditions necessitate slower speeds; • Never tailgate, employ the three (3) second rule in following vehicles; • Fully comply with California Vehicle Code and other local laws and regulations regarding the use of cellular phones for communication while driving – talking on a cell phone and/or texting while driving is not only a significant hazard to yourself and others, but also violates Geocon H&S policy; and, • Use practical driving procedures in cities, on the freeway, and in rural areas. 3.2 Mechanical Hazards Type(s)/Source: • Material Handling/Back Injury • Striking (slips, trips); and • Struck-by injuries.