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A=COM • Work with employees to see that a Task Hazard Analysis(THA)for the work to be conducted has been performed prior to the beginning of the field work and that it includes an assessment of potential biological hazards. • Implement control measures at the location to reduce the potential for employees to be exposed to injuries and illnesses from biological hazards while working. • If the exposures cannot be eliminated or managed with engineering controls, approve the use and cost of Personal Protective Equipment(PPE)and protective repellents and lotions and confirm that exposed employees have and use these products. 4.1.2 SH&E Manager • Confirm training and guidance is provided to employees consistent with this procedure. • During the performance of site visits, assess the precautions being taken against biological hazards for compliance with this procedure. • Assist AECOM personnel in identifying hazards and selecting appropriate control measures. • As applicable, review and approve relevant SH&E Plans for locations that have biological hazards. 4.1.3 Employees • Participate in required training related this procedure. • Participate in the development of THAs for the task, identify control measures to limit exposure and request PPE, repellents, and protective lotions identified by this procedure. • Update the applicable THA when a new, unaccounted for biological hazard is identified. Employee shall stop work to identify appropriate elimination or control measures(and obtain any necessary guidance)before continuing work. • Obtain approval from Managers and/or Supervisors to purchase selected PPE prior to purchasing. • Implement the precautions appropriate to prevent exposure to the hazardous wildlife, insects and plants. • Observe requirements for reporting (e.g.tick bites, skin irritations, etc.)as detailed within the procedure and attachments. 4.2 Training 4.2.1 Employees shall be trained to recognize organisms that represent a threat in the regions in which they work—experienced field staff shall provide on the job training to assist staff with hazard recognition. 4.2.2 Employees shall be properly trained to the anticipated tasks and the associated required PPE. 4.3 Overview 4.3.1 The procedures discussed below are detailed because these hazards have historically posed the most significant risk to AECOM employees. Note that this discussion is not a fully encompassing list of hazards.As part of the SH&E Plan and THA developed by the AECOM personnel, in accordance with S3AM-209-PR1 Risk Assessment&Management, additional consideration shall be given to other biological hazards. 4.3.2 Departments of Public Health local to the worksite, as well as the Centers for Disease Control (CDC)can serve as a resource for identifying biological hazards not discussed in this procedure. 4.3.3 If additional biological hazards are identified, employees should stop work and contact the SH&E Manager to discuss the hazards and identify effective control measures. Those control measures shall be implemented at the location prior to restarting work. Wildlife,Plants&Insects(S3AM-313-PR1) Revision 6 July 31,2019 PRINTED COPIES ARE UNCONTROLLED. CONTROLLED COPY IS AVAILABLE ON COMPANY INTRANET. Page 2 of 10