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AECOM Pre-Job Hazard Assessment - Soil Gas Sampling Principal Steps Potential Hazards Recommended Controls RL Soil Vapor Sampling— • Chemical exposure by • Provide air monitoring in the work area using task appropriate air monitors. Sample Collection inhalation • Fill sample containers to instructed level. DO NOT OVER FILL. • Inadequate probe labeling • Ensure sample labels match sample location label. • Hand tools • Wear appropriate gloves, safety glasses and other PPE as required • Spills/Leaks • Inspect integrity of sample containers prior to and during use Equipment • Chemical Exposure by: • Maintain proper air monitoring in worker breathing zones during decontamination process. STOP Decontamination inhalation or absorption WORK and notify Site Safety Officer if VOC readings exceed background levels. • Spills/Leaks • Wear proper PPE while working with decontamination materials. Take steps to avoid splashing • Slips and falls decontamination fluids. Remove any clothing impacted by decontamination fluids. • Ensure spill kit and containment materials are located onsite and is capable of containing any spilled or released decontamination fluids. • Maintain proper housekeeping around the work site and decontamination area, remove buckets, brushes,or other decontamination materials when not in use. Do not allow employees to walk on wet or slippery surfaces without adequate traction. General Site and Activity • Slips, Trips, and Falls • Practice good housekeeping, and pick up tools(shovels and brooms),that are not in use. Hazards • Limit walking distance from well to coolers and other support area to the minimum distance needed. • Keep cords, hoses and other equipment away from paths of travel. • Fire • Keep fire extinguisher in work area • Do not allow vehicle or equipment to idle or run unnecessarily • Maintain proper housekeeping and ensure that flammable materials are located near possible ignition sources. • Traffic(Pedestrian) • Have site control plans in place. • Verify work zone delineation is adequate to keep pedestrians out of work zone • Cuts/Lacerations • Use appropriate hand protection when dealing with materials that pose a hand safety risk. Leather gloves for hand tools and equipment operation, nitrile/chemical resistant gloves for materials with exposure risks. • Moving Parts • Work at a safe distance from moving parts, keep fingers hands, loose clothing etc away from moving parts. • Ensure that equipment guards are in place and secure. • Ensure that personnel are aware of and familiar with the potential pinch points. • Repetitive Motion • Take breaks • Rotate task with buddy • Utilize proper ergonomics when conducting work • Sprains and strains • Never lift more that you are capable of lifting safely, use a buddy or a mechanical support • Do not over exert yourself, take frequent breaks and know your limits. • Heat/Sun Exposure • Avoid working in direct sunlight, work in shade, set up pop up shade as needed. • Drink water frequently(minimum 1 QT per hour) • Wear long sleeves, light weight clothing • Take frequent breaks, if temps are over 80 degrees refer to work rest schedule in HASP • Stop work if signs/symptoms are observe red • Use the buddy system • Wear sunscreen • People working near by • Know the activities of people working in nearby locations, and if those activities may impact your work.