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y'u Y 9 mm 4.2.1 Traffic and Heavy Eguioment Heavy equipment is expected to be used for this project. Bureau Veritas employees will stay at least 10 feet away from moving equipment. If closer than 10 feet employees will keep equipment in sight at all times and inform the operator of their location. In addition, we anticipate that the proposed work areas will be cleared of debris, materials and equipment. 4.2.2 Liftina Heavy Objects To prevent back injury resulting from lifting heavy objects: • Bend your knees • Lift with your legs not your back • Keep your feet centered under you • Keep the load close to your body 4.2.3 Unstable Footing, Physical Obstacles and Falling Objects The work area will be inspected by the site safety officer who will advise all personnel of actual and potential hazards due to unstable footing, physical obstacles, and potential falling objects prior to the commencement of work activities. 4.2.4 Overhead Utility Lines All work will be completed outdoors and operations adjacent to overhead lines are prohibited unless one of the following conditions is satisfied: • Lockoutltagout procedure. The main electrical switches is in a locked "off'position for any electrically operated equipment or electrical lines. De-energized equipment or circuits are tagged at all points where such equipment or circuits can be energized. • Equipment or any part does not have the capability of coming within the minimum clearances for energized overhead lines as specified in Table 1, or the equipment has been positioned and blocked to assure the part, including cables, cannot come within the minimum clearances specified in Table 1. TABLE 1 - Minimum Required Clearances for Overhead Lines POWER LINES NOMINAL SYSTEM (kilovolts) MINIMUM REQUIRED CLEARANCE 50 or under 10 feet (3.05 meters) 69 12 feet (3.66 meters) 115-161 15 feet (4.57 meters) 230-285 20 feet (6.10 meters) SHSP Central Lodi