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Phase II Sampling and Analysis Plan SOP-1 -General Field Procedures Port of Stockton-Rail and Bridge,Stockton,CA FN STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE 1 - GENERAL PROCEDURES FOR FIELD PERSONNEL 1 Purpose This Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) provides guidance for the general field practices to be followed during field activities to characterize soil and groundwater. Review is mandatory prior to the start of each field event. This SOP provides general guidance; the project-specific work plan must be reviewed for specific project requirements. Ir Health and Safety Each individual assigned to field work must participate in the HDR, Inc. (HDR) Medical Monitoring Program and must have taken the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 40-Hour course (updated with the 8-Hour OSHA Refresher, when necessary). Each individual is required to have read and understood the project Site-specific Health and Safety Plan (HASP)for the specific project activity. Upon arrival at the site, each person shall sign the acknowledgement sheet confirming their review of the HASP. Personal protective equipment (PPE) and other provisions for site safety requirements are discussed in the project HASP. Equipment will only be used by properly trained personnel. Proper tools will be made available to each employee as necessary. Any questions should be directed to the Field Team Leader (FTL). 3 Personnel Qualifications and Responsibilities Field activities will be directed by the FTL, an environmental professional (engineer, geologist, or scientist) with experience in performing and directing the planned activities. Field staff will be environmental professionals or environmental technicians. Field work will be conducted by persons with experience in performing the planned activities. The FTL will provide direction to field staff to ensure work is performed in accordance with the project documents (Preliminary Site Investigation [PSI] work plan and SOPS). The field staff will carefully review the project documents, conduct the work as planned, seek direction from the FTL when questions or problems arise, and carefully complete field documentation. 4 Equipment and Supplies The required equipment and supplies will be identified in the SOPS for the specific field activities to be performed and in the project work plan. Field activities should not proceed until the proper tools and equipment are available and in good working order. Each team will have use of a vehicle during field activities. An initial safety check should be performed at the start of each shift to confirm the vehicle is in good working condition. The vehicle 1-1