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G. LEVELS OF PROTECTION: Work on UPRR sites will, at a minimum, be performed in modified Level D protection: hard hat, steel-toed work shoes/boots, orange reflective safety vest,cotton coveralls or long-sleeved shirts and long pants,eye protection,hearing protection,and gloves if needed. If monitoring equipment or site conditions indicate the need to upgrade the level of protection to Level C,air-purifying respirators with organic vapor canisters (or other appropriate cartridges), Tyvek coveralls with hoods, chemical resistant inner and outer gloves, and disposable boot covers will be donned. Upon HSE Senior Specialist approval,dermal protection may be modified. At no time will a Antea Group employee conduct work on any site requiring Level A protection. On work sites requiring Level B protection, workers will be provided with additional training and equipment. Health &Safety Sr.Specialist must be on-site at all times while Level B work is being conducted. H. DECONTAMINATION PROCEDURE: Level: B. F-1 C. F-1 D. Fx Contamination may result from walking through contaminated soils or liquids,splashing liquids during sampling, use of or contact with contaminated equipment, or contact with air contaminants. Due to the volatile nature of petroleum hydrocarbons that may be encountered during drilling, hand-augering and sample collection procedures,the need to decontaminate equipment and vehicles will be minimal. Field team workers will be instructed to observe the following precautions to assure contaminants will not remain in contact with their skin. • Tools,equipment and personnel will be decontaminated using procedure appropriate for level of personal protection worn. • All contaminated, disposable clothing will be properly bagged for disposal and left on site. All personnel will be instructed to wash hands,face,neck and forearms at the end of the work shift and to shower at the end of the workday. • No eating or drinking will be permitted in the immediate vicinity of heavy equipment and/or drilling and excavating activities. No smoking is permitted on any Antea Group site at any time. Special decontamination requirements: Wear a face shield while deconing materials and/or field equipment I. CONFINED SPACES: If entry into a confined space is necessary,a trained Antea Group Subcontractor shall be used and a Confined Space Entry Permit must be completed and authorized, and confined space entry procedures followed. Detailed information on Antea Group's Confined Space Entry procedures can be found in the Antea Group Health&Safety Manual and contact a Senior HSE Specialist. Does this site have any permit-required confined spaces? Yes No �x J. INVESTIGATION-DERIVED MATERIAL DISPOSAL: Soil cuttings and well development or sampling water shall be placed in 55-gallon drums on-site. Disposal methods of drummed soil and water will be determined based on laboratory analytical data. Proper disposal is the responsibility of the responsible party. K. EXCAVATIONS: All soil excavation and utility trenching is to be undertaken in strict conformance with all applicable local,state,and federal regulations. Entry into excavated areas or trenches is allowed only when: 1. Shoring,sloping and spoil pile placement is in conformance with 29 CFR 1926 Subpart P,and 2. Personal protection and monitoring,as detailed in this Site Health and Safety Plan,has been implemented. 14