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5. Rail Safety:activities will be performed at an active railroad service facility.All personnel involved in site operations conducted as part of the project shall adhere to the Health and Safety requirements of the UPRR Former HPWP facility in addition to the requirements identified in this plan.See Section M for the UPRR specific safety procedures. 6. Heat stress:the high temperatures and possible high humidity create a significant potential for heat stress-related illness. 7. Pinch-point hazards:the use of heavy equipment during drilling operations and other activities presents multiple pinch point hazards. 8.Slip,trip and fall hazards: the large volume of work that will be conducted at any given time during the RI/FS,and the amount of equipment that will be needed to conduct this work,will present significant slip,trip and fall hazards. 9. Poisonous snakes:rattlesnakes have been observed on the site. 10. Drowning:the steep slopes and potentially poor or uncertain footing along waterways,creeks, drainage ditches and other surface water bodies represent a potential hazard. C. UTILITIES: A minimum of 72 working hours prior to excavating,Antea Group will call the Union Pacific Call before You Dig hotline Name UPRR Call Before You Dig Phone (800)336-9193 and inform them of the scheduled field activities. In addition a minimum of 72 working hours prior to excavating, Antea Group will call the Underground Service Alert or the state equivalent: Name USA Phone 800.227.2600 and inform them of the scheduled field activities. The underground service locator company will identify which underground utilities (e.g.electrical,gas, sewer,water,telephone, cable TV) are present and will notify their respective owners. The utilities will be located by their owners. Prior to drilling or direct push,hand or air excavate(110%the width of the hole)and to a depth of at least 5 feet will be performed at all times to ensure no utilities, lines or tanks are in the way. See Excavation Section. Look for overhead utilities as well. Utility service locator company has been Date(s) Cruz Bros.will Confirmation#,if applicable: notified? If applicable attach contact perform a private sheet to back of document. utility survey D. WORK LIMITATIONS(time of day,weather,heat/cold stress): In the event of severe weather,such as high winds,heavy rain or snow,tornadoes, electrical storms,or extreme temperatures,the SSO and PM shall determine whether work can continue without compromising site worker health and safety. In high ambient temperatures (especially with high humidity), follow heat-stress precautions. Drink plenty of cool water and/or electrolyte-replacement beverages(e.g., Gatorade). Take frequent breaks out of direct sunlight removing protective clothing. Increase number of breaks if pulse does not return to normal resting pulse during breaks. Alter schedules so work is conducted during early morning or evening. Work shall progress only under conditions of adequate lighting. Symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stress include: • Profuse sweating or complete cessation of sweating; • Vision problems,confusion; • Changes in skin color; • Body temperatures in excess of 100°F;and • Increased respiration; • Increased heart rate. Any member of the work team who exhibits these symptoms should immediately be removed from the area and observed while resting in a shaded area after removal of impervious or restrictive clothing and after consumption of cool water or electrolyte fluid. If symptoms persist,immediate medical attention shall be sought. 12