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A=COM • Staff with life-threatening reactions shall not undertake work in areas infested with the allergen (e.g.,wasps, poison ivy), unless precautions are met which satisfy a medical practitioner's requirements. Refer to S3AM-008-PR1 Fitness for Duty. 4.5.10 Precautions • Be aware of the potential irritants in your area and know how to recognize them. • Modify activities to avoid encounters(diurnal rhythms, seasonal rhythms). • Avoid wearing perfume and cologne and strong smelling deodorants, lotions, soaps, and shampoos. • When working in areas where there may be small insects that"hitchhike" (e.g., ticks, spiders, scorpions), it is recommended that clothes are turned inside out and shaken at the end of day; do not wear same clothes two days in a row. • Staff should always be aware of where they are placing their hands, or where they are sitting in order to avoid contact with potential toxins. Avoid reaching into areas where visibility is limited. 4.6 Wildlife Hazards(Wild Animals, Reptiles and Birds) 4.6.1 Employees shall not work alone in areas where the risk of an encounter with dangerous wildlife is high. Wildlife handling shall only be completed under direct supervision of an experienced individual. Refer to the following work instructions for more specifics: • S3AM-313-ATT13 Alligators • S3AM-313-ATT9 Large Carnivores& Ungulates • S3AM-313-ATT10 Bear Safety • S3AM-313-ATT11 Small Mammals • S3AM-313-ATT12 Snakes&Scorpions 4.7 Ticks, Spiders and other Insects 4.7.1 Insects for which precautionary measures should be taken include but are not limited to: mosquitoes(potential carriers of disease aside from dermatitis), black flies, wasps, bees, ticks,fire ants and European fire ants. 4.7.2 Employees with known allergies to insect stings should consult their personal physician for advice on any immediate medications that they should carry with them. Epi-pens' shall be carried at all times in the field by employees who are aware that anaphylactic shock is a possibility for them AECOM highly recommends that employees with known allergies inform their co-workers of the allergy and the location of the medications they might carry for the allergy. 4.7.3 Habitat Avoidance, Elimination and/or Control • The most effective method to manage worker safety and health is to eliminate, avoid and/or control hazards. Clearing the location of brush, high grass and foliage reduces the potential for exposure to biological hazards. Clearing will not eliminate the exposure to flying insects and there might be an increased exposure to ticks and spiders during the clearing process. • Projects such as subsurface environmental assessment or remediation are often candidates for brush and overgrown grass to be cleared. In these instances, the Manager shall either request that the client eliminate vegetation, or request approval from the client to have vegetation clearing added to the scope of work. o It should be noted that vegetation clearance may unintentionally serve to spread noxious and poisonous plant materials around the site. 'Epi-pens must be prescribed by a personal physician. Renew epi-pens on a regular schedule to ensure effectiveness and make sure your field companions know where it is and how to use it if you cannot self-administer the dose. Wildlife,Plants&Insects(S3AM-313-PR1) Revision 6 July 31,2019 PRINTED COPIES ARE UNCONTROLLED. CONTROLLED COPY IS AVAILABLE ON COMPANY INTRANET. Page 4 of 10