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Universal Health & Safety Plan For use on all high-risk,industrial and HAZWOPER projects Department of Toxic Substances Control 6(7, # 3. Get on the ground—DUCK, COVER, HOLD. 4. After the shaking stops,watch for falling glass, electrical wires, poles, and other debris. If driving: 1. Drive away from overpasses and underpasses. 2. Stop in a safe place. 3. Set the parking brake. 4. Stay in the vehicle. If wires fall onto the vehicle, stay inside until rescued. After the event: 1. Be prepared for aftershocks and fires. 2. Personnel shall obtain or wait for instructions from the Site Supervisor, Site Safety Officer, or designate or Emergency Services personnel (i.e. all clear and re-entry or further evacuation). ELECTRICAL LIVE LINE CONTACT 1. All personnel shall evacuate to the designated muster point if safely able to do so. 2. Establish the danger zone: 33ft(10m)radius from anything in contact with the live line. 3. If contact was made while operating a vehicle or equipment,the operator shall, if feasible: a) Remain on the equipment or inside the cab. All other personnel must keep away from the machine and any other applicable connected or contacted components such as rope or load. b) Try, unaided and without anyone approaching the machine,to back off the equipment until it is well clear of the power line. c) If the machine cannot be self-propelled away or disentangled from the line, remain inside the machine until the electrical authorities de-energize the circuit and confirm that conditions are safe. d) If the cable or equipment appears to be welded to the line do not try to back the equipment off.This could cause the line to whip or snap. 4. If hazards are present, such as fire, that require the operator to leave the equipment or vehicle,the operator must jump to the ground,taking critical care to keep both feet together and not fall or touch the equipment or ground with any other body part. 5. To leave the danger zone the individual must*Hydro Shuffle or bunny hop with both feet leaving and making contact with the ground at the same time. Hopping shall be the secondary choice as the potential to fall is increased. 6. Notify Site Supervisor, Site Safety Officer, or designate. 7. Contact electrical company. 8. Assess the scene. Lock out power supply if it is possible to do so safely. Identify potential hazards:fire, explosion, slack lines away from immediate area. 9. Take appropriate control measures to prevent further hazards if it is safe to do so. 10. Should it be determined that a worker is still within the hazard zone,establish whether a rescue can be safely attempted. Follow Emergency Rescue Procedure if a rescue attempt will not put another life in danger. 11. Ensure any piece of equipment that has sustained a live line contact is inspected and/or receives appropriate certifications as damage to bearings or structural integrity may have occurred. GAS LEAK Gas Odor or Major Leak: 1. Leave the area immediately. 2. Sound the alarm or ensure applicable notification system is initiated. 3. All personnel will vacate the building or site and proceed to the Muster Point. 4. Notify the appropriate authorities (e.g. utility owner emergency line, client) and supervisor, manager, or SH&E representative. 5. If gas is burning call the local fire department, call 911 or notify site fire responders. Give directions to the location; stay on the line until information is verified. 6. Restrict ignition sources from the area(e.g. electrical devices, engines, smoking, etc.). 7. Warn others in the area. ©AECOM Restricted Universal Heath and Safety Plan Template(S4[DSC]AM-209-FM2-C) 34 Revision 15 October 18,2023 PRINTED COPIES ARE UNCONTROLLED.CONTROLLED COPY IS AVAILABLE ON COMPANY INTRANET.