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Universal Health & Safety Plan For use on all high-risk,industrial and HAZWOPER projects Department of Toxic Substances Control 9 sites 6. Stay in your hiding place and listen for instructions from an emergency response team or other rescuers from emergency services. If physically attacked: 1. Make a scene,yell,or scream as loud as possible. 2. If you are being pulled or dragged,fall to the ground and roll. 3. Blow a whistle, activate an alarm, honk your horn—anything that will draw the attention of others. 4. If your life is in danger, FIGHT BACK. LIGHTNING 1. Lightning can strike several miles/kilometers from its source, so early precautions are crucial. If thunderstorms are in the forecast, reassess your plans for outdoor activities. 2. If you can hear thunder,then you are close enough to the storm to be at risk. Use the 30/30 Rule to help you. If you can count 30 seconds or less between seeing lightning and hearing thunder, you should seek shelter immediately. Take cover and lower elevated equipment(i.e. booms) if possible. 3. Seek shelter inside a house, large building or motor vehicle and keep windows and doors shut. Stand clear from windows, doors and electrical appliances and avoid contact with piping, including sinks and faucets. 4. Unplug equipment well before a storm nears-never during. 5. Avoid contact with metal and water. If boating,head for shore or, if the threat is immediate, _ crouch low in the boat. 6. If no shelter is readily available stay clear of high ground, open spaces, trees, sheds and small or open buildings. If in a flat open field: a) Crouch as low as possible but do not lie flat b) Only the balls of the feet contact the ground with heels together c) Bend forward with head down d) Cover ears with hands, elbows pointing down e) Maintain at least 17ft(5m)between personnel 7. Contact emergency services and First Aid Provider(s) if someone is struck by lightning. 8. Look for cardiopulmonary distress, broken bones, burns and entry and exit wounds when treating lightning-related injuries. 9. Look for entry and exit wounds. 10. Avoid contact with piping including sinks and faucets. 11. Check for and extinguish fires. 12. If power is lost,shut down equipment. PANDEMIC MANAGEMENT If a pandemic condition exists or is imminent: 1. Local Resilience Coordinator(LRC)notifies Region Resilience Coordinator. 2. Utilize supplied infection control materials as applicable(i.e. disinfectant wipes,face masks) 3. All personnel shall monitor themselves for initial symptoms of disease 4. Report any personal suspected or confirmed cases of pandemic influenza to a supervisor (confidentiality will be maintained)who in turn will inform LRC. 5. Geography or Enterprise Resilience Team shall ensure appropriate administrative measures are in place (i.e. HR support, Communications) 6. Minimize group gatherings(employ web-based meetings, telephone conferencing)and eliminate travel 7. Human resources shall monitor illness rates. ©AECOM Restricted Universal Heath and Safety Plan Template(S4(DSC)AM-209-FM-C) Revision 12 September 9,2021 PRINTED COPIES ARE UNCONTROLLED.CONTROLLED COPY IS AVAILABLE ON COMPANY INTRANET.