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11 wriffaRm"am Lifting Hazards Heavy Equipment E Eating, smoking and drinking are not allowed within the exclusion or decontamination zones. Wash hands and faces prior to eating and drinking. Lift heavy loads correctly with the head up, back straight and knees bent whenever possible use drum dollies or forklifts to move heavy objects Be aware of heavy equipment as it moves about the site. As a bystander, stay away from all operating heavy equipment. in the health oLnd safety supplies, will be provided to, and worn by all workers exposed to noisy machinery. Flammable liquids and fuels will be stored in appropriate containers away rom tank removal activities. No smoking or other ignition sauces are allowed within 50 feet of the excavation, tank or stockpiled soil. Workers will use non -sparking tools in the exclusion zone. Workers should avoid standing near the ends of the tank, since the ends typically fly out away from the tanks during tank explosions. The oxygen level within the tank must be below 10% prior to tank removal from the excavation. Organic vapors within the tank will be vented away from the work area and possible sources of ignition. Rest periods. Shaded rest area. Mandatory breaks to replenish fluids. Workers will wear gloves when handling dry ice® Site workers are expected to maintain the site in a condition that optimize health and safety. For example, mitigating small spills with absorbent material, barricading excavations and picking up tripping hazards® The Pacific Bell site is secured from the surrounding vicinity with a fence to eliminate accidental contact from the public. The excavation and stockpile soil will be secured with temporary chain link fencing, and caution tape for the protection of Pacific Bell personnel. Stockpiled soil will be stored on and covered with visqueen to prevent any liquid runoff from potentially contaminated soil during rainfall.