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Universal Health & Safety Plan For use on all high-risk,industrial and HAZWOPER projects Department of Toxic Substances Control 3. Vehicle Inspections The driver shall conduct pre-trip vehicle inspections prior to each trip. A vehicle inspection checklist, S3AM-005- FM2, can be used to guide and document the inspection process.Vehicle inspection is to include a 360-degree walk around and visual inspection under the vehicle for leaks and obstructions prior to moving the vehicle. 4. Training All drivers shall complete defensive driver training.Additional training (i.e., hands-on defensive driver training) may apply for medium and high-risk drivers; see Driving procedure S3AM-005-PR and SHE Training procedure S3AM-003-PR for more details. 5. Journey Management Plan Drivers who undertake trips in excess of 250 miles(400 kilometers)one way, drive in remote or hazardous areas, or when otherwise deemed necessary, shall develop and document a Journey Management Plan using S3AM-005-FM1 or equivalent. 6. Secure Loads Cargo is only to be carried within the passenger compartment of a vehicle when segregated and restrained to prevent objects from becoming distractions, obstructions, or projectiles to occupants should emergency vehicle maneuvers be required(e.g., harsh braking or crash). All goods transported on flatbed trucks or in pickup beds must be securely fastened to prevent them from becoming hazards. All applicable laws and regulations regarding securing of loads must be met. It is prudent to check the load after a few miles to ensure that load has not shifted or loosened prior to completing the remainder of the trip. 9.8 Fatigue and Driving Safety The effect of fatigue is both physiological and psychological and can severely impair a driver's judgement. Fatigue can cause lapses in concentration which could prove fatal. Fatigue is not just a problem for drivers on long trips, as drivers can also suffer from fatigue on short trips. ✓ After strenuous fieldwork,consider overnight accommodation or vehicle sharing for staff who are not acclimatized to the type of work. ✓ Microsleep can occur with a limited warning, and may be linked to several factors,for example: — Microsleep is most likely to occur during times when the circadian rhythm dictates the body should be asleep,such as at dawn, late at night, or in the mid-afternoon(e.g., 1 and 4 am and 1 and 4 pm.). — Potential to feel drowsy after a meal. — Driving long distances(considered potentially monotonous)even with sufficient sleep. — Prolonged sifting and warm ambient temperature may also increase the feeling of sleepiness. ✓ If safe to do so, consider undertaking actions to disrupt the microsleep event while identifying a safe place to stop, e.g., open a vehicle window, listen to upbeat music/change music source or ask the passenger(if present)to engage in conversation. ✓ Ensure field staff are familiar with the signs of fatigue and mitigation factors. The most common visible signs of microsleep include the following: ■ Eyelid drooping ■ Head nodding ■ Wandering thoughts ■ Eyelid closure ■ Brief periods of snoring If any of the above become apparent, immediately pull over to a safe location and contact your PM or SH&E representative. ©AECOM Restricted Universal Heath and Safety Plan Template(S4(DSC)AM-209-FM-C) 27 Revision 12 September 9,2021 PRINTED COPIES ARE UNCONTROLLED.CONTROLLED COPY IS AVAILABLE ON COMPANY INTRANET.