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Hazard Assessment
<br /> (® =Applies,or required item(s)available. ❑ = Not Applicable.)
<br /> Hazard Assessment: Physical Hazards and Related Concerns
<br /> ❑ Confined Space Entry(CSE). Confined space entry means the potentially hazardous entry into any space which,by design,has limited openings
<br /> for entry and exit and unfavorable natural ventilation that could contain or produce dangerous air contaminants and is not intended for
<br /> continuous employee occupancy. Confined spaces include,but are not limited to,storage tanks,compartments of ships,process vessels,pits,
<br /> silos,vats,degreasers,reaction vessels,boilers,ventilation and exhaust ducts,sewers,tunnels,underground utility vaults,and pipelines. Other
<br /> environments which must be treated as confined spaces include test pits, basements,garages, warehouses, and other indoor areas where
<br /> mechanical (i.e.,diesel, propane,gasoline or similarly powered)equipment must be operated for drilling or excavation purposes. Confined
<br /> space entry should be allowed only when absolutely necessary.
<br /> ® Construction Hazards,Drill Rigs, Backhoes,etc. The use of drill rigs, backhoes,and other heavy equipment represent potentially serious
<br /> construction hazards. Whenever such equipment is used,personnel in the vicinity should be limited to those who must be there to complete
<br /> their assigned duties. All personnel must avoid standing within the turning radius of the equipment or below any suspended load. Job sites
<br /> must be kept as clean,orderly,and sanitary as possible. When water is used,care must be taken to avoid creating muddy or slippery conditions.
<br /> If slippery conditions are unavoidable,barriers and warning signs must be used to warn of these dangers.
<br /> Never turn your back to operating machinery. Never wear loose clothing jewelry,hair,or other personal items around rotating equipment or
<br /> other equipment that could catch or ensnare personal items. Always stand far enough away from operating machinery to prevent accidental
<br /> contact,which may result from mechanical or human error.
<br /> Additionally,the following basic personal protective measures must be observed:Hardhats must be worn to protect against bumps or falling
<br /> objects. Safety glasses must be worn by all workers in the vicinity of drill rigs or other sources of flying objects. Goggles,face shields,or other
<br /> forms of eye protection must be worn when necessary to protect against chemicals or other hazards. Safety-toed shoes or boots are also
<br /> required. The shoes must be chemically resistant or protected with appropriately selected boots/coverings where necessary. Unless otherwise
<br /> specified,normal work clothes must be worn. Long sleeves and gloves are also required whenever necessary to protect against hazardous
<br /> contact,cuts,abrasions or other possible skin hazards.
<br /> ❑ Electrical. OSHA regulations require that employees who may be exposed to electrical equipment be trained to recognize the associated
<br /> hazards and the appropriate control methods. All extension cords used for portable tools or other equipment must be designed for hard or
<br /> extra usage and be(three-wire)grounded. All 120-volt,single-phase 15-and 20-ampere receptacle outlets on construction sites and other
<br /> locations where moisture/water contact may occur must be equipped with ground-fault circuit interrupters(GFCI)units. GFCI units must be
<br /> attached directly to or as close as possible to the receptacle. GFCI located away from the receptacle will not protect any wiring between the
<br /> receptacle and the GFCI unit. Only the wiring plugged into the GFCI and outward will be protected by the GFCI. All (temporary lighting)
<br /> lamps for general illumination must be protected from accidental breakage. Metal case sockets must be grounded. Portable lighting in wet or
<br /> conductive locations should be 12 volts or less.
<br /> ❑ Drums and Buried Drums. As a precautionary measure,personnel must assume that labeled and unlabeled drums encountered during field
<br /> activities contain hazardous materials until their contents can be confirmed and characterized. Personnel should recognize that drums are
<br /> frequently mislabeled,particularly drums that are reused.
<br /> Only trained and authorized personnel should be allowed to perform drum handling. Prior to any handling,drums must be visually inspected
<br /> to gain as much information as possible about their contents. Trained field personnel must look for signs of deterioration such as corrosion,
<br /> rust or leaks,and for signs that the drum is under pressure such as swelling or bulging. Drum-type and drumhead configuration may provide
<br /> the observer with information about the type of material inside(e.g.,a removable lid is designed to contain solids,while the presence of a bung
<br /> indicates liquid storage).
<br /> Although not usually anticipated, buried drums can be encountered when digging test pits. Therefore, the following provisions must be
<br /> observed if drums are encountered: Machine excavation (e.g., backhoe) should cease immediately anytime a drum is encountered. The
<br /> appropriate management personnel should be notified immediately. All personnel should be instructed to immediately leave the work area.
<br /> Even authorized personnel must not enter an excavation where drums have been uncovered,even for monitoring purposes,unless all provisions
<br /> of OSHA's trenching and excavation standard have been met and the appropriate level of PPE is utilized. Sampling of unknown drums usually
<br /> requires Level B protection. Buried drums must not be moved unless it can be accomplished in a safe manner and overpack drums are available.
<br /> ® Fire and Explosion. The possibility of flammable materials being encountered during field activities must be recognized and the appropriate
<br /> steps necessary to minimize fire and explosion must be observed. This includes situations where excessive organic vapors or free product are
<br /> encountered. When this occurs,monitoring with a combustible gas indicator(CGI)is required.
<br /> Partner Site-Specific Health and Safety Plan Page 8
<br /> Version 2.0 July 6,2021
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