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WHF, Inc., Environmental & Engineering Group <br /> ' Health & Safety Plan <br /> Page; 5 <br /> 3.1 Emergency Conditions <br /> In the event an emergency develops on-site, the procedures delineated herein are to be <br /> ' immediately followed. Emergency conditions are considered to exist if: <br /> • Any member of the project are is involved in an accident or experiences any <br /> ' adverse effects of symptoms of exposure while on site. <br /> • A condition is discovered that suggests the existence of a situation more <br /> ' hazardous than anticipated. <br /> ' 3.2 Emergency Procedures <br /> In the even of an emergency, the following emergency procedures should be followed. <br /> ' Personnel on-site should use the "buddy" system (pairs). Buddies should prearrange <br /> hand signals or other mean of communication. In emergencies the following hand <br /> signals are suggested: <br /> ♦ Hand gripping throat: Out of air, can't breathe. <br />' ♦ Grip partner's wrist or place both hands around waist: Leave area immediately, <br /> no debate! <br /> ♦ Hands on top of head: Need assistance. <br />' ♦ Thumbs up: OK, I'm all right, I understand. <br /> Thumbs down: No, negative. <br />' Site work areas entrance and exit routes will be planned and emergency escaperoutes <br /> delineated by the Project Manager. These routes will be shown to all on-site personnel <br />' by the SSO. <br />' Visual contact will be maintained between "pairs" on- site with the team remaining in <br /> close proximity in order to assist each other in case of emergencies. <br />' In the event that any member of the field crew experiences any adverse effects or <br /> symptom of exposure while on-site, the entire field crew should immediately halt work <br /> and act according to the instructions provided by the PSO. <br />■ <br /> Wind indicators visible to all on-site personnel will be provided by the Project Manager <br /> to indicate possible routes for upwind escape. <br /> The discovery of any condition that would suggest the existence of a situation more <br /> hazardous than anticipated, should result in the evacuation of the field team and re- <br /> evaluation of the hazard and the level of protection required. <br />