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Geocon Project No. S2170-07-12 - 16 - June 6, 2022 4.3 Buddy System Project personnel are to work with another person when performing sampling tasks; the client or a subcontractor's representative can serve as the second person while the work is being conducted in the field. Under no circumstances, other than completion of paper work at the end of the day, are field personnel to work alone at the site. 4.4 Work Zone Controls Although formal work zones will not be required for this project, work areas will be isolated using traffic cones and/or lane closure when working near streets, driveways, or in parking areas; ref. to sub-section 3.2.3 above. 4.5 Code of Safe Practices General safe work practices to be utilized by all project personnel are summarized below: • All nonessential personnel will be kept clear of work areas. • The use of entertainment and personal communication devices in the work zone shall not be allowed. • Adequate signs and safety devices will be installed on equipment. • All site employees will wear assigned personal protective equipment and level of protection as designated by the PSO. • Eating, drinking, smoking, chewing gum or tobacco, or application of cosmetics is allowed in designated areas only. • At a minimum, all personnel will wash with soap and water before lunch, using the restroom, and at the end of work. The face and hands shall be washed before eating, drinking, smoking, chewing gum, applying cosmetics, etc. • Over-the-counter drugs and prescription medications must be reported to the PSO for clearance before an employee is allowed to work near drill rig or other heavy equipment. • When portable electric tools and equipment are used, three-wire extension cords are required. • Employees will advise their supervisors of any malfunctioning equipment immediately. • An ongoing safety maintenance program for tools and equipment will be instituted. Inspections will occur on a regular basis to ensure parts are secure and intact. Defective equipment will be repaired or replaced. • Appropriate engineering controls and equipment guards will be installed on tools and equipment. This includes seat belts & backup warning lights and signals. • A list of names of personnel who are trained in CPR and first aid shall be available. • Labels shall be placed on containers of hazardous materials. • No one will work alone; the "buddy system" shall be implemented for all field work. • Employees shall be trained to identify effects and symptoms of toxic exposure and report them immediately.