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Site Health and Safety Plan 19133 East Liberty Road, Clements, California August 16, 2022 Page 17 Sharp Environmental Technologies, Inc. 5.5.10 Materials and Equipment Handling The movement and handling of equipment and materials on the site can pose a risk to workers in the form of muscle strains and minor injuries. These injuries can be avoided by using safe handling practices, proper lifting techniques, and proper personal safety equipment such as steel-toed boots and sturdy work gloves. Where practical, mechanical devices will be used to assist in the movement of equipment and materials, workers will not attempt to move heavy objects by themselves without using appropriate mechanical aids such as drum dollies or hydraulic lift gates. 5.5.11 Housekeeping and Sanitation In order to promote safe and efficient work conditions, all work areas will be kept clean and free of debris. All hand tools will be kept out of the immediate work area until they are needed for use. Potable water will be made available for first aid, drinking, and personal hygiene purposes. 5.5.12 Traffic Safety Vehicle traffic, unrelated to site activities may be present, particularly when working on streets and highways. When working in an area open to vehicular traffic, the work area will be clearly delineated by use of cones, signs and other appropriate warning devices to restrict vehicular access. Personnel exposed to vehicular traffic will use high-visibility clothing (e.g., bright orange vest) in accordance with the requirements of 8 CCR 1598(c). If necessary, the SHSS will require the use of a flagger or other appropriate traffic control measures. 5.5.13 Safety Equipment Failure If monitoring instruments or any safety equipment fails, work will be suspended until repairs or replacements for that equipment can be found. In case of working equipment failure, field safety personnel will ensure that hazardous conditions have been abated before authorizing further work. 5.5.14 Drilling Operation of drilling and sampling equipment during site activities presents potential physical hazards to personnel. During all site activities, PPE such as steel-toed shoes, safety glasses or goggles, and hardhats should be worn whenever such equipment is present. Personnel should be aware of the location and operation of drilling and sampling equipment at all times and take precautions to avoid obstructing operation of the equipment. During setup of the drilling rig, overhead power lines pose a danger of shock or electrocution if the power line is contacted or severed during site operations. Before work is conducted in areas where overhead lines could be encountered, the appropriate utility company will be notified, and information will be obtained regarding the minimum separation distance required for work in this area. A minimum separation distance of 10 feet will be maintained at all times. Use of a spotter is required, at a minimum, to maintain proper clearance. Water exposure to construction activities is a potential hazard. Heavy machinery, moving traffic and foot traffic must be watched out for. Workers on-site must wear hardhats and steel-toed boots. Barricades and caution tape will surround the construction. Adequate areas will be marked for traffic.