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Site Health and Safety Plan <br />19133 East Liberty Road, Clements, California <br />August 16, 2022 <br />Page 21 <br /> <br />Sharp Environmental Technologies, Inc. <br />5.6 Biological Hazards <br />The biological hazards that may be encountered at the site include possible exposure to: <br />Fur-bearing animals: Such animals (rats, skunks, raccoons) may potentially carry the rabies virus or <br />ticks that may transmit Lyme disease to humans. Personnel should avoid contact and should not <br />attempt to feed or touch such animals. <br />Poisonous reptiles: Snakes (e.g., rattlesnakes) are the most common poisonous reptiles. Personnel <br />should avoid contact and areas that may harbor snake populations including high grass, shrubs, and <br />crevices. If snakebite occurs, seek immediate medical attention. <br />Poisonous insects: Common examples include bees and wasps. Personnel should avoid contact with <br />insects and their hives. Most bites and stings can be handled by first aid treatments. However, stings <br />from insects such as bees and wasps can be fatal if a severe allergic reaction such as anaphylactic shock <br />occurs. If the victim has medication to reverse the effects of the sting, it should be taken immediately. <br />If the victim has a history of allergic reaction, they should be taken to the nearest medical facility. If the <br />victim experiences a severe reaction, a constricting band should be placed between the sting and the <br />heart. The bitten area should be kept below the heart if possible. <br />Spiders: The black widow and brown recluse spiders are the most venomous. Personnel should avoid <br />contact with spiders and areas where they may hide. A bite by a black widow or brown recluse spider <br />will require immediate medical attention. <br />Poisonous plants: Common examples include poison ivy and poison oak. Personnel should avoid <br />contact. Long-sleeved shirts and pants will allow some protection against inadvertent contact. If contact <br />occurs with a poisonous plant, all contaminated clothing should be removed and the exposed areas <br />washed thoroughly with soap and water, followed by rubbing alcohol. Calamine lotion can be applied <br />if the rash is mild. Medical advice should be sought if a severe reaction occurs or there is a known <br />history of previous sensitivity. <br />If any biological hazards are identified at the site, workers in the area should immediately notify the <br />Site Health and Safety Supervisor (SHSS) and other site personnel. Workers who know they are <br />sensitive to any specific biological hazard should not perform any task that would increase their risk of <br />contact or an allergic reaction. Additionally, the SHSS should be informed of any heightened worker <br />sensitivity to biological hazards. <br />6. AIR MONITORING PROTOCOLS <br />6.1 Monitoring During Site Operations <br />Air monitoring at the site will be conducted by the SHSS or other designated person according to the <br />requirements of this SHSP and during designated site operations. Air monitoring will be performed <br />where there may be a question of employee exposure to hazardous concentrations of hazardous <br />substances. In general, air monitoring will be performed inside the work zone for employees likely to <br />have the highest exposures to hazardous substances and health hazards likely to be present above PELs <br />when soil and other materials/containers contaminated with the COCs are moved or disturbed. The