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All work will comply with all applicable OSHA and Construction Industry Safety Orders and <br />USACE Safety and Health requirements manual EM -385-1-1 revised October, 1987. If the <br />equipment should require onsite maintenance, 29 CFR 1910.147 lockout/tagout procedures, <br />dated September 1, 1989 will be followed. The following illustrates some of the more <br />pertinent concerns. <br />3.13.2 Sanitation <br />Potable water will be available near each work area. During the soil sampling, water will be <br />clearly marked and stored in clean, insulated, one -gallon water cooler or its equivalent. <br />Single use paper cups will be available adjacent to the cooler. Cups will be disposed of in <br />plastic trash bags. Vaned work activities may be in progress concurrently at more than one <br />site. The location of the nearest toilet will be provided each morning at the Tailgate Safety <br />meeting. <br />3.13.3 Breaks <br />All breaks must be taken in shaded, clean areas. Employees shall wash their hands and faces <br />with soap and water and go to an appropriate break area. Employees are encouraged to drink <br />plenty of fluids during breaks. <br />3.13.4 Health and Safety Work Precautions <br />A Tailgate Safety meeting will be conducted at the beginning of each shift, when new <br />personnel arrive, or when a unique work assignment warrants employee indoctrination and <br />training. Tailgate safety meetings will be conducted by the SSHO. <br />3.13.5 Heat Stress Control/Prevention Measures <br />The wearing of PPE in warm environments may create a heat stress potential. The following <br />control measures can be used to help control heat stress and are mandatory if heat stress is <br />detected by elevated heart rate above 110 beats per minute. <br />• Provision of adequate liquids to replace lost body fluids. Employees must <br />replace water and salt lost from sweating. Employees must be encouraged to <br />drink more than the amount required to satisfy thirst. Fresh water will be <br />available for use as necessary. Employees will be encouraged to slightly <br />increase their sodium intake, unless medically restricted. On site drinking water <br />will be kept cool (50 - 60 °F) to encourage personnel to drink often. <br />MZ/07-07-92/EES/ENG/2054r 3-20 <br />