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9.2 Street Work 9.2.1 All planned street work will be submitted to the safety officer a minimum of 72 hours prior to commencement of work. 9.2.2 The Safety Officer is responsible for formulating a traffic safety plan for the site 9.2.3 The Safety officer or Superintendent will physically check each site for street layout. 9.2.3.1 All digging/drilling locations should be marked at this time. 9.2.3.2 USA will be notified ASAP after marking. 9.2.3.3 If needed, no parking signs should be posted a minimum of 72 hours prior to commencement of work. 9.2.4 The traffic safety plan will include as a minimum: o map of location with excavation points marked. o lanes to be affected. o traffic control devices needed. 9.2.5 A traffic safety plan will be made for each site requiring regular monitoring and/or sampling of street wells. This plan will become a part of the work order. 9.2.6 Two persons are required for all street work requiring a traffic lane closure. Two men recommended for all other street work. 9.2.7 A red safety vest with reflective stripes will be worn by all personnel working in the street or by those crossing a street on regular basis to work. Hard hats are recommended while working in the street to provide additional protection and visibility to motorists. 9.2.8 The State of California Department of Transportation (CALTRANS) guidelines will be used as the traffic control guide unless specifically supplemented by local requirements. 9.2.9 No work in the street will commence until the affected lanes have been closed off and all traffic control devices are in place. 9.2.10 Vehicles should be parked so as to provide maximum protection for personnel. At least one vehicle must be equipped with a warning light other than hazard flashers. 9.2.11 All excavations in the street including parking areas will be covered by trench plates when practical. Page 6