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Site Health and Safety Plan Page 13 <br />soon as possible. If the affected worker is allergic, or develops symptoms of allergic reaction, <br />seek medical treatment immediately. <br />3.4.7 Mosquitoes <br />Mosquitoes may transmit disease to humans (e.g., West Nile virus). Site personnel shall take <br />any necessary precautions to avoid mosquito bites by wearing long-sleeved shirts and long <br />pants, typical of Level "D" and greater PPE ensembles. Moreover, it may be recommended to <br />use an Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved insect repellent in accordance with <br />manufacturer's recommendations to mitigate to mitigate the potential of bites and exposure <br />to microbial pathogens. <br />3.5 Physical Hazards <br />3.5.1 Slips Trips and Falls <br />Slips trips and falls collectively account for nearly 50% of occupational injuries. Slips may <br />occur on uneven terrain, wet or slick surfaces resulting from leaks or spills. Tripping hazards <br />may be present from debris, poor housekeeping, uneven terrain, tools and/or equipment. <br />Falls may occur from ladder and scaffolding use. Slips, trips, and falls are preventable <br />injuries that require all personnel to be alert for such hazards, follow good housekeeping <br />practices, and use of appropriate equipment, and personal protective equipment. <br />3.5.2 Noise <br />Noise on construction sites originate from a wide variety of equipment, machinery, powered <br />tools in a variety of other sources. Sustained noise greater than 85 dBA shall result in the <br />implementation of a written hearing conservation program for Site workers. Hearing <br />protection with an appropriate Noise Reduction Rating (NRR) shall be worn in areas with <br />high noise levels. Like other PPE use on the Site, personnel shall be trained in the proper use, <br />including donning and doffing, and maintenance of hearing protection. Hearing protection is <br />recommended for essential site workers engaged in tasks within approximately 10 m of <br />operating equipment or powered hand tools. <br />3.5.3 Heavy Equipment and Pinch Points <br />Heavy machinery, including earthmoving equipment, shall be operated in compliance with <br />manufacturer's instructions, specifications, and limitations as well as any applicable local, <br />state or federal regulations. The operator shall be responsible for inspecting the equipment <br />prior to each use to verify that it is functioning properly and safely. Operating trucks and <br />equipment at the site will be supervised by a designated spotter. <br />The following precautions shall be observed whenever heavy equipment is in use: <br />• PPE, including safety glasses, high visibility vests, and hard hats must be worn. <br />• Personnel must be aware of the location and operation of heavy equipment and take <br />precautions to avoid getting in the way of its operation. <br />• Pedestrians must never assume that the equipment operator sees them; eye contact <br />and hand signals shall be used to inform the operator of the worker's intent. <br />• Personnel must not walk directly in back of, or to the side of, heavy equipment <br />without the operator's knowledge. Workers shall avoid entering the swing radius of <br />equipment and be aware of potential pinch points.