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2.0 PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS 2.1 ORGANIZATION: The overall project organization as described in this document will be shown in the Site-Specific Health and Safety Plan, and will identify and show responsibilities for all key personnel,employees,and subcontractors. 2.2 DCM CONSTRUCTION&SERVICES HEALTH AND SAFETY POLICY AND RESPONSIBILITY: It is the policy of the management of DCM Construction&Services(DCM)and also a contract requirement that a safety plan be implemented at hazardous material contamination sites to protect individuals and the environment. All DCM personnel involved in work on these sites will conform and comply with all aspects of this safety program. Each and every individual is,and therefore must regard and conduct him/herself as,a member of the safety team and adhere to the prescribed site safety plan to ensure his/her own safety as well as that of fellow workers,visitors,and the public. A key element of this plan is the reliance upon the buddy system for all site activities at all times. This system requires that all activities at the site be conducted using a minimum of 2-person teams. 2.3 PERSONNEL RESPONSIBILITIES: For each site,the responsibilities of the Project Manager include: 1. Preparing an effective site safety plan for the project; 2. Categorizing and identifying for the project staff the levels of potential exposure and dangerous levels of hazardous materials possibly encountered on site; 3. Ensuring that adequate and appropriate safety training and equipment are available for project personnel;and 4. Arranging for medical examinations for specified project personnel. 5. Ensuring a qualified on-site field person is designated Site Safety Officer(SSO)and is present when work is in progress. Alternates may also be designated as needed, however, the project manager must ensure the designated(SSO)is familiar with the safety plan and his/her responsibilities. 6. Ensuring any subcontractors(i.e. drillers,sawcutters)get an advance copy of the Health and Safety Plan and a start-up safety briefing is scheduled. 7. Determining appropriate level of protection and exposure monitoring strategy for the project by task or phase. Overall responsibility for safety during the site investigative activities rests with the Project Manager. To assist the Project Manager,a qualified Site Safety Officer will be appointed for each site. The Site Safety Officer's responsibilities include: 1. Implementing all safety procedures and operations on site. 2. Conducting start-up safety briefing with project personnel and subcontractors. Ensure all necessary equipment and procedures are in place before start-up. Addressing any substandard conditions requiring correction prior to start up. 3. Updating equipment or procedures based upon new information gathered during the site inspection. 4. Upgrading or downgrading the levels of personal protection based upon site observations and/or 2