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Walking/wading into water,on shoreline, ❑For work over very cold water,have immersion survival suit available. <br /> riverbank,dock,bulkhead,abutment,coal ash: ❑For tidal,flash flood,dam release hazards,plan/locate work accordingly. <br /> ❑Wading/walking into/near water,wetland ❑For towing a boat trailer,see D.2."Special Driving/Traffic/Transportation Hazards." <br /> ❑Hazardous tidal zone or surf ; Wading in water or walking along shore/bank or on dock/pier/abutment: <br /> ❑Water release,flash flood ! ❑For ice/slip hazards,wear ice creepers,sand work area,use tether,other appropriate measures. <br /> ❑Coal ash pond,quicksand,soft ground ! ❑For work on ice over water,verify safe thickness,have ring buoy&rope available <br /> ❑Open culvert,arroyo,drainage/irrigation ditch ; ❑For unsure/slippery footing in water,use wading staff,high-traction soles on waders. <br /> ❑Ice hazard on or near waterbody ! ❑Have lifesaving skiff/boat available in circumstances where other rescue means are inadequate. <br /> Diving ❑Monitor hazardous tides,weather for flash floods,know water release schedule. <br /> ❑Scientific SCUBA diving ! For soft ground,ash ponds,quicksand: <br /> Hazards(as applicable): ❑Wear personal flotation device(PFD),as appropriate for the work task and work environment. <br /> Drowning,cold immersion ❑Bring emergency rescue equipment(ring buoy and rope,reaching device) <br /> Boating collision,navigation,fog,darkness ❑If walking on ash/quicksand,provide stable walking/working surface(4'x8'plywood,or similar) <br /> Fire/fuel hazards ; For diving: <br /> Entrapment(mud/silt/coal ash/quicksand) ❑Develop a diving safety plan approved by Geosyntec's diving coordinator <br /> Slip/fall hazards—ice,mud,silt,wet surfaces For chemical contaminant and/or biological/infectious hazard: <br /> Weather,heat/cold stress ❑See Section(s)DA.b.,"Biological Hazards,D.13.,"Infectious/Allergenic Biohazards," <br /> Equipment failure,hypoxia D.14.,"Commercial Chemical Products,"and/or D.15.,"Site Contaminants,Chemical Wastes" <br /> Chemical contaminant and/or biological hazard <br /> HSE Program Documents:HSE SOP-407:Working On/Near Water and Ice,HSE SOP-630:Water Transportation Safety, <br /> HSE MAN-005:Underwater Diving Operations Manual <br /> FALL HAZARDS (Falls to Lower Levels) ❑ Applicable Not Applicable, Not Anticipated <br /> Site-Specific Notes&Clarifications: <br /> WORKING AT HEIGHTS(GENERAL) Fall protection"trigger heights": <br /> Hazards: Built environment—US&CAN:4 ft.(1.2 m.);Construction:US:6 ft.,10 ft.for scaffolds CAN:10 ft.(3 m) <br /> Injury from falls onto lower surface Protect from primary(fall)hazards: Protect from secondary(collateral)hazards: <br /> or falls into hazardous equipment, ElRestrict access to hazard(barriers,tape,sign) ElProtect site ground personnel from falling objects <br /> chemicals,water ❑Ensure safe access to height(ladder,stair,lift) (restrict access,toe-boards,tether tools) <br /> Overhead utilities/obstructions ElEnsure guardrails/stair-rails/handrails present ElInstall caps on protruding rebar and similar <br /> Impalement hazard(such as from ElEnsure covers in place over holes ElWorking over water;see D.3,"Water Hazards" <br /> falling onto unprotected rebar and '• ❑Use designated"watch person/monitor" ❑Working over hazardous machinery/equipment;see <br /> similar surface projections) E ❑Use tether or positioning device D.6,"Power-Tools/Powered Equipment" <br /> Hazard posed to ground personnel <br /> El personal fall apparatus(PFA) ❑Overhead electrical;See D.11."Utility-Related Hazards" <br /> from falling tools,equipment, ❑Use fall protection net ❑Working over chemical hazards;See D.14 and/or DAA <br /> materials for chemical and/or contaminant hazards. <br /> HSE Program Documents:HSE SOP-405:Walking-Working Surfaces Protection,HSE SOP-415a:Fall Protection(North America-only), <br /> HSE SOP-434a:Overhead and Underground Utility Hazards(US-only) <br /> LADDER/STAIRS ❑Follow safe work practices: <br /> ❑ Extension/straight ladders . Use ladders according to safe practices and manufacturer's instructions. <br /> ❑ Stepladders • Maintain 3 points of contact at all times on ladder;keep center of gravity within side rails. <br /> ❑ Fixed/installed ladders • Do not use metal(conductive)ladder near electrical hazard. <br /> ❑ Portable/mobile stairs • Extension/straight ladders shall be properly footed,secured,angled,extend above upper work surface. <br /> El Job-made or scaffold stairs • Stepladders are set on level ground or properly shimmed,spreaders locked;do not climb/stand on top <br /> step,top cap,or rear non-climbing side;use step ladder of sufficient reach height for work. <br /> Hazards: . Equip stairs with stair handrails where more than 4 steps,and for stairway height of 4'or more. <br /> See general fall hazards,above. Ensure portable stairs are stable,plumb,and of sufficient reach height for task. <br /> HSE Program Documents: HSE SOP-4150:Fall Protection(North America-only); <br /> HSE SOP-638:Ladders and Stairways <br /> SCAFFOLD ❑Follow safe work practices: <br /> ❑Supported scaffold • Identify/coordinate operations with the scaffold"Competent Person." <br /> ❑Suspended scaffold • Supported scaffold level,stable,proper attachments,tiebacks,planking, <br /> ❑Free-standing/mobile scaffold • Suspended scaffolds anchored properly. <br /> • Guardrails or personal fall apparatus required above 10 feet. <br /> Hazards: • Proper means of accessing scaffold(proper ladders,stair tower);don't climb scaffold frames. <br /> See general fall hazards,above • Total height of free-standing scaffold shall not exceed four times the minimum base dimension. <br /> Equipment collapse • Don't exceed load limits,distribute loads evenly,stage materials in quantities sufficient for immediate use. <br /> HSE Program Documents:HSE SOP-648:Scaffolds <br /> aGeosyntec° Project/Task Name: Well Maintenance THA ver. <br /> consultants THA Date:4/17/25 Page 7 <br />