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1.0 FACILITY DESCRIPTION <br /> 1.1 Climatic Conditions <br /> The climate at the site is characterized by warm, dry summers and cool, wet winters. Mean <br /> high/low temperatures are as follows: <br /> The average wind speed at the site is S miles per hour,predominantly from the west.A wind <br /> direction indicator is located on top of a building to the north of the site. <br /> 1.2 Chemicals of Concern <br /> The suspected chemical contaminants in the soil at the site are unknown. <br /> 2.0 RISK ANALYSIS <br /> The major tasks to be completed at the site consist of (1) drilling soil borings; and (2) collecting <br /> soil samples. <br /> 3.0 PROCEDURES TO MITIGATE HAZARDS <br /> The following procedures shall be followed on all tasks to reduce mechanical hazard risks: <br /> 1. Stay clear of drill rods and augers when they are being hoisted; keep clear of steel cables <br /> (if present). <br /> 2. Stand out of reach of drill pipe, cables, etc. <br /> 3. Equipment maintenance schedules are the responsibility of each individual contractor. <br /> Equipment is checked daily. Equipment deemed unsafe by employees or contractors will be <br /> shut down until repairs are made. <br /> 4. Use personal protective equipment as specified for each task. <br /> 3.1 Electrical Hazards <br /> The following procedures shall be followed on all tasks to reduce electrical hazard risks: <br /> 1. Locate and mark buried utilities before drilling. <br /> 2. Contact power company for minimum clearance from high voltage power lines. Under <br /> no circumstances will any person, equipment, or operation come within 10 feet of <br /> overhead power lines. <br /> 3. If the work area is unavoidably close to buried or overhead power lines, ensure that <br /> power is turned off, with the circuit breaker locked and tagged. <br /> 4. Properly ground all electrical equipment. <br /> S. Avoid standing in water when operating electrical equipment. <br /> 6. If equipment must be connected by splicing wires,first de-energize,lock-out, and tag <br /> equipment, then make sure all connections are taped. <br /> 7. Be familiar with specific operating instructions for each piece of equipment. <br /> 3.2 Chemical Hazards <br /> I <br />