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Frontier Transportation, Inc. Health and Safety Plan Page 4 flammable and is a known contaminant on-site. The lower explosive limits (LEL) for benzene, toluene and xylene _ are 1 .3 to 1 .4 percent, 1 .2 percent and 1 . 1 percent, respectively. Their flash points are 12F, 40F and 81F, respectively. For added security, smoking will not be allowed on the site except in designated smoking areas (to be determined). "No Smoking" signs will be prominently displayed at numerous locations. A portable combustible gas monitor may be utilized to monitor the LEL. All work will cease if the percent LEL reaches 20 percent. 5.3 OXYGEN DEFICIENCY It is not expected that an oxygen-depleted atmosphere will be encountered during site activities. Whenever the risk of encountering an oxygen-depleted atmosphere does exist (confined space entry, for example), precautions will be taken to ensure the safety of all employees. Confined space entries are used only as a last resort, when all other means have been exhausted. BEA uses a special permit system for confined space entry, entailing additional l employee training and atmospheric monitoring. 5.4 BIOLOGIC HAZARDS It is not anticipated that poisonous plants or hazardous animals will be encountered during site activities. 5.5 SAFETY HAZARDS Minimal safety hazards are expected onsite. 5.6 HEAT/COLD STRESS Wearing personal protective equipment while conducting site operations puts the individual worker at -_ considerable risk of developing heat-related disorders, collectively called heat stress. Monitoring will be performed to avoid heat stress, using both oral temperatures and radial pulse rate for all workers engaging in heavy labor at ambient temperatures over 70F. ' I 5.7 NOISE Excess exposure to noise is not anticipated during work at the Frontier Transportation, Inc. property, however, if noise levels are encountered above 85 decibels (dBa), hearing protection will be worn. In general, excess noise is "suspected" when people standing next to each other are not audible to one another. In addition, ear i plugs will be available on-site at all times for worker comfort as desired. A Hearing Conservation Program has been established by BEA and is in effect for all site locations. 5.8 ELECTRICAL HAZARDS ,J All electrical work, installation and wire capacities shall be in accordance with the provisions of the National electric Code. Power cords will be UL-listed heavy duty and include a grounding plug. All power cords and receptacles shall be inspected before use to ensure that the casings are not cracked, grounding prongs are attached and that there are not other visible defects. If any defects are found, the cord, receptacle or equipment shall be tagged and placed out of use until repaired or disposed of. During equipment maintenance activities, proper ' lockout procedures will be utilized. 6. HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING ' 1