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Contact lenses do not provide adequate eye protection. Contact lens wearers must use the same additional eye protection as for non-lens wearers. Contact lenses may be worn under full-face respirators (if required to be worn), but are generally not acceptable with half-face respirators. Persons whose vision requires correction and are required to wear eye protection may wear goggles or spectacles of one of the following types: Spectacles whose protective lenses provide optical correction(Rx), Goggles that can be worn over corrective(Rx)spectacles without disturbing the adjustment of the spectacles,and Goggles that incorporate corrective(Rx)lenses mounted behind the protective lenses. Due to the limited potential for high velocity impact hazards associated with the work activities,the use of sunglasses will be permitted at the work sites,however wire framed sunglasses will not be permitted. Subcontractor employees who do not have suitable eye protection will have an appropriate type of eye protection provided to them by their respective employers. 7.1.3 Ear Protection Appropriate heating protection, including ear plugs, canal caps, and ear muffs, will be provided when noise may be a problem, such as around heavy machinery, power support equipment, and impact tools, or whenever normal conversation becomes difficult at distances of 3 feet or less. Employees who may be exposed to hazardous noise must be participants in a hearing conservation program which meets the requirements of$CCR§5096-5100(29 CFR 1910.95). 7.1.4 Foot Protection Employees will wear appropriate foot protection while working on site, which will consist of leather boots with safety toes. Footwear must meet the specifications of ANSI 241.1-1969,which is the standard for industrial footwear with safety toes. 7.1.5 Hand Protection Employees will use appropriate hand protection when exposed to hazards that could cause injury to the hands. Gloves must resist puncturing and tearing as well as provide any necessary chemical resistance. 7.1.6 Respiratory Protection The use of respiratory protection will not be required for this project. However, a nuisance dust mask can be worn at the discretion of individual workers. Where respiratory protection is used for nuisance dust,the following requirements shall be followed: Only NIOSH-approved dust masks will be used,and Dust masks will not be reused and will be disposed of daily after use. AGE personnel participate in a Corporate Respiratory Protection Program meeting the requirements of g CCR §5144. It is expected that Contractors and subcontractors whose personnel may be required to utilize respiratory protection will have a similar program, however its specific elements will not be reviewed or approved by AGE,who assumes no responsibility for inadequate employee respiratory measures. Each subcontractor is individually responsible for the adequacy of its own respiratory protection program. 7.1.7 Body Protection Protective clothing and body protection is selected on the basis of the tasks to be performed and the hazards, both chemical and physical,to which the worker may be exposed. For all work areas, including the'clean"support and administrative areas, appropriate work clothing will be worn that at least covers from the knees to shoulders. Tank and halter tops are not appropriate.Bathing suits,shorts,and cut-off pants are not appropriate. Page 25