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Site Health and Safety Plan <br /> ENSAFE RS&H <br /> Stockton Metropolitan Airport, Stockton, California <br /> January 27, 2020 <br /> The SSHO shall coordinate with the facility contact and determine where the closest shelter-in-place <br /> location is to the work areas. If severe weather is anticipated, work stoppage and shelter-in-place <br /> instructions shall be given by the SSHO. <br /> 7.1.4 Biological Hazards <br /> Biological hazards that may be present at hazardous waste sites include poisonous plants, insects, <br /> animals, and indigenous pathogens. Poisonous snakes and reptiles may be a nuisance in any <br /> investigation area. When working in areas that support habitat for poisonous snakes or reptiles, <br /> personnel shall wear protective chaps made of heavy puncture-resistant material designed to prevent <br /> snake bites to the legs. Any time personnel are required to work in an area that supports habitat for <br /> snakes or reptiles, the buddy system will be employed: no less than two people may work in an area <br /> and they must remain in eye or radio contact with each other. <br /> If a snake or reptile is encountered, at no time should personnel attempt to confront it. If the snake <br /> or reptile does not leave the immediate work area, work shall be shifted to another area until the <br /> snake or reptile leaves. <br /> If personnel are bitten by a snake or reptile, the buddy must keep the victim calm and keep the bitten <br /> area below the level of the heart. The buddy will then contact emergency services and prepare for <br /> transportation to the nearest emergency room. <br /> Before initiating work in an area that supports habitat for snakes, tall grasses and scrub brush will be <br /> mowed or cleared to decrease the possibility of snake or reptile encounters. <br /> Wearing protective clothing (i.e., long-sleeve Tyvek), use of protective creams, use of post-exposure <br /> emulsifying lifting agents and using good personal hygiene practices will reduce the potential <br /> suffering from contact with poisonous plants such as Poison Ivy, Poison Oak, and Poison Sumac. <br /> Even if you have never suffered a reaction to these items previously, you can suffer a reaction upon <br /> continued exposure. <br /> Personal hygiene practices can reduce the chances of a reaction to a poison plants. Personnel should <br /> wash all exposed skin surfaces as soon as possible after coming in contact with a poisonous plant. <br /> Refer to Attachment F, Biological Hazards, for detailed information. <br /> 21 <br />