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conditions. The typical physical hazards present on the site and methods to prevent injury due to <br />these hazards are described below. <br />4.1.1 Vehicle/Eguipment Operation <br />The safety hazards associated with the operation of equipment, including heavy <br />equipment and trucks, can be effectively controlled by the work crew if a constant awareness of <br />these hazards is maintained. Constant visual and/or verbal contact between the equipment <br />operator and ground personnel will facilitate such awareness. All ground personnel will wear a <br />fluorescent orange vest during heavy equipment operations or when adjacent to -any roadway. <br />No ground personnel shall be with in the swing radius of a backhoe, front-end loader, excavator <br />or any other type of heavy equipment. <br />4.1.2 Slip -Trip -Fall Hazards <br />While it is difficult to prevent slip -trip -fall hazards, risk of injury will be minimized by <br />implementing proper site control measures such as daily safety meetings, proper footwear, and <br />by keeping the work area free of obstructions. <br />4.1.3 Lifting Hazards <br />Field operations often require that heavy physical labor tasks be performed. All <br />employees will be instructed in proper lifting techniques (i.e. during daily tailgate safety <br />meetings). Additionally, employees will be instructed not to attempt to lift large or heavy <br />objects without assistance (i.e. > 50 pounds). <br />4.1.4 Tool and Equipment Hazards <br />Safety hazards associated with the use of tools and equipment are generally related to <br />improper tool handling and inadequate maintenance. Management of these hazards involves <br />4 <br />