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Wpe Environmental Management Inc. <br /> Heetth&Safety Plan <br /> 6.0 GENERAL SITE REGULATIONS AND SAFETY GUIDELINES FOR <br /> DAMLM AND EXCAVATIO <br /> A Overhead and Buried Utilities <br /> The use of heavy equipment (e.g. drill rig, backhoe, crane, etc ) on a site or project within <br /> the vicinity of electrical power lines and other utilities requires that special precautions be <br /> taken by both supervisors and members of the exploration crew <br /> Overhead and bund utilities should be located, noted and emphasized on all boring location <br /> plans and boring assignment sheets. <br /> When overhead electrical power lines exist at or near dnllmg or excavation site, consider all <br /> wires to be alive and dangerous. <br /> B. Clearing the Work Area <br /> Prior to drilling or excavation, adequate site cleaning and leveling should be performed to <br /> accommodate the heavy equipment and supplies. Care should be taken to provide a safe <br /> working area. Drilling or excavation should not commence when tree limbs, unstable ground <br /> or site obstructions cause unsafe tool handling conditions. <br /> Before raising masts of drill rigs, backhoes, or cranes on a site in the vicinity of powerlines, <br /> walk completely around the drill rig. Determine what the minimum distance from any point <br /> on the drill ng, the backhoe, or the crane to the nearest power line will be when the mast is <br /> raised and/or being raised. Do not raise the mast or operate the drill ng, the backhoe, or the <br /> crane of this distance is less that 20 feet. Underground electricity is as dangerous as <br /> overhead electricity. Be aware and always suspect the existence of underground utilities such <br /> as electrical power, gas, petroleum, telephone, sewer, and water. Ask for assistance. <br /> If a sign warning of underground utilities are located on or near the boundary or property <br /> line or under the sign. Telephone the utility company and check it out The underground <br /> utilities may be at a considerable distance away from the warning sign. <br /> C. Safe Use of Hand Tools <br /> There are almost an infinite number of hand tools that can be used on or around heavy <br /> equipment. "Use of the tool for its intended purpose" is the most important rules. The <br /> following are a few specific and general suggestions which apply to safe use of several hand <br /> tools that are often used on and around heavy equipment: <br /> o When a tool becomes damaged either repair it or replace it. <br />• K064W2 HSP 14 <br />