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Universal Health & Safety Plan "n For use on all high-risk,industrial and HAZWOPER projects ' Department of Toxic Substances Control 9 sites TORNADO 1. Monitor television, radio or other sources identified as reliable(i.e.social media,websites)for information, updates, and evacuation orders. 2. Go to a center stairwell or corridor of the building's lowest level possible. Move away from the perimeter of the building and exterior glass. 3. Close any exterior office doors. 4. Sit or kneel down to protect from a possible head injury. 5. Take shelter under a desk if there is no stairwell, basement, or other protected location. 6. Avoid seeking shelter in large open shop areas. Seek shelter in interior rooms, preferably with concrete surround. AVOID TAKING SHELTER IN ANY TRAILER UNIT OR VEHICLE. 7. Tornados generate considerable static electricity and can damage electrical lines, creating electrical shock hazards through telephone lines,therefore do not use"land-line"telephone systems until they are rendered safe. 8. If the facility is so equipped, listen for information and directions via Public Address System. 9. Follow the directions of the Floor Marshall/Warden, Emergency Response Coordinator (or designate) or Emergency Services personnel. 10. If outside, seek a safe place in a sturdy nearby building. As a last resort, take cover in a ditch or low-lying area away from trees; lie flat with hands covering head and neck. 11. If driving, pull over, exit vehicle, and take cover in a ditch away from the vehicle as described above OR if flying debris is encountered, stay in the vehicle, seatbelt on, and cover head with hands keeping head below closed windows. VEHICLE INCIDENT 1. In the event of a vehicle incident, pull over to the right shoulder of the road (if possible and safe to do so), stop and shut off the engine and turn on hazard lights if there are no fuel leaks. 2. Contact 911 or emergency response if medical attention is required. 3. Care for any injured individuals. Administer first aid, if trained, as outlined in`Medical Emergency Procedure'. 4. Protect the scene from further mishap by placing reflective triangles or reflectors 100ft (30m) in front and rear of the collision. If the vehicle incident occurs at night,the reflectors must be placed 250ft(75m)from the vehicle(s). 5. In the event of a collision, ensure witness name, vehicle and insurance information and third-party information is collected. 6. Contact EMT Lead and Supervisor as soon as possible. 7. Do not admit liability or provide opinion. 8. Ensure all information reported to supervisor and local authorities is factual. WILDFIRE 1. Alert others in the area of the fire. 2. Sound the alarm &summon emergency assistance. 3. Personnel shall evacuate to the muster point if it is safe to do so. 4. If personnel are trained in the use of firefighting equipment they may attempt to extinguish and/or prevent spread of the fire. 5. The Emergency Response Coordinator or designate will take action to account for all personnel, including visitors(i.e. head count, roll call). 6. A designated individual should be positioned to direct the fire crews to the fire location. 7. Personnel shall await instruction from the Emergency Response Coordinator or designate(i.e. all clear and re-entry or further evacuation). ©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.