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Health and Safety Plan 1319 & 1327 South Madison Street, Stockton, CA 432770 • Materials, tools, or other objects will not be thrown, tossed, or dropped. Always hand off or lower items as needed. Working Near Railroads- In the event that work activities are conducted near and/or adjacent to railroad tracks, the following procedures will be implemented: • The hazards of working near and/or adjacent to railroads will be included in job briefings prior to work activity commencing and subsequently when the activity changes; • Mounting, dismounting, or crossing over moving locomotives or cars is prohibited; • Employees will be alert for the movement of cars, locomotives, or equipment at any time, in either direction, on any track and will remain at least 25 feet from the end of standing cars, equipment, or locomotives, except when proper protection is provided (e.g., a flagman is present or the track is taken out of service by the proper authority, prior to starting any work on or about the tracks); • Employees will not cross over coupled, moving freight cars; take refuge under any car, equipment, or locomotive; attempt to mount, dismount, or cross over moving equipment. B5: Electrical Hazards— Properly ground all electrical equipment. Avoid standing in water when operating electrical equipment. Ground fault outlets or adapters shall be used for any electrical equipment. Apparatus, tools, equipment, and machinery will not be repaired while in operation. Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures will be implemented when necessary. If equipment must be connected by splicing wires, electrical work must be performed by a licensed and competent electrician. B6: Fire and Explosion Hazards — The presence of petroleum and solvent contaminated material presents a potential fire hazard. Smoking and use of open flame will be prohibited. The use of non-sparking tools and equipment will be implemented if conditions warrant. Where the potential of fire exists, AEI will provide portable fire extinguishers. Where applicable, all fire extinguishers shall be mounted no higher and no lower than 4 feet (1.22 m) from the floor and/or shall be readily accessible for use, where applicable. All fire extinguishers shall be maintained as follows: • Fully charged and in operable condition • Clean and free of defects • Readily accessible at all times B7: Acoustical Hazards— Hearing protection will be worn by all personnel operating or working within the vicinity of equipment when noise is sufficient to interfere with general conversation at a normal speaking volume; when noise levels exceed 85dBA; and/or when manufacturers' requirements indicates that it's usage is mandatory. Personal hearing protectors, such as earplugs or earmuffs, may be used to reduce the amount of noise exposure while the above control measures are being evaluated or if such controls fail to reduce the exposure levels to below the PELs.