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Health and Safety Plan 6 <br /> Sears,5110 Pacific Avenue, Stockton, California October 22, 1999 <br />' Table 2 Potential Hazards and Control (continued) <br /> Potential Hazard Control <br /> Inclement 1 Stop outdoor work during electrical storms and other extreme <br /> ' Weather weather conditions such as extreme heat or cold temperatures <br /> 2 Take cover indoors or in vehicle <br /> 3 Listen to local forecasts for warnings about specific weather <br /> hazards such as tornados, hurricanes, and flash floods <br /> ' Noise 1 Wear hearing protection when equipment such as a drill rig, <br /> jackhammer, cut saw, air compressor, blower or other heavy <br /> ' equipment is operating on the site <br /> 2 Wear hearing protection whenever you need to raise your voice <br /> above normal conversational speech due to a loud noise source, <br /> this much noise indicates the need for protection <br /> ' 3 Conduct noise monitoring of suspected high noise operations at <br /> the beginning of the workday or start up of new operations to <br /> verify noise control/hearing protection requirements <br /> ' Electric 1 Maintain appropriate distance from overhead utilities, <br /> Shock 20-foot minimum clearance from power lines required, <br /> 10-foot minimum clearance from shielded power lames <br /> 2 Use ground-fault circuit interrupters as required <br /> 3 Perform lockoutltagout procedures (Appendix C) <br /> 4 Use three-pronged plugs and extension cords <br /> ' 5 Contact your local underground utility-locating service <br /> 6 Follow code requirements for electrical installations in hazardous <br /> locations <br /> ' Physical 1 Wear hard hats and safety glasses when on-site <br /> Injury 2 Maintain visual contact with the equipment operator and wear <br /> orange safety vest when heavy equipment is used on-site <br /> 3 Avoid loose-fatting clothing (driller and driller's helper) <br /> ' 4 Prevent slips, trips and falls, keep work area uncluttered <br /> 5 Keep your hands away from moving parts 0 e , augers) <br /> 6 Test the emergency shutoff switch on the drill rig daily <br /> ' Back Injury 1 Use a mechanical lifting device or a lifting aid where appropriate <br /> 2 if you must lift, plan the lift before doing it <br /> 3 Check your route for clearance <br /> 4 Bend at the knees and use leq muscles when lifting <br /> 5 Use the buddy system when lifting heavy or awkward objects I <br /> 6 Do not twist your body while lifting <br />