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OPEN EXCAVATION HAZARDS The project involves the uncovering,excavation and removal of underground fuel tanks and pipelines. Primary us associated with excavation is exposure to the open excavation area,resulting in falls and or collapse. To mitigate this hazard, the following safety actions shall be takerL -No person shall be allowed to enter nay excavation greater then five feet deep or less than five feet when soil testing or-conditions indicated that the soils are Prone to movement. This SBP dose not address entry into excavation that require protection prior to entry. -All excavated soils(spoils)shall be placed a minimum of two feet back from the edge of the excavation and at a distance to prevent excessive loading on the face of the excavation. -The use of heavy and/or vibrating equipment(with the exception of the excavating equipment itself)adjacent to excavation shall be prohibited -The position and proximity of the back hoe and other equipment shall be considered when assessing the dangers of moving ground and the need to protect excavations form collapse. -All excavated areas shall be clearly marked and/or fenced to prevent unauthorized and/or accident entry into work areas. -Necessary foot and vehicle a shall be directed away form and around excavation work areas, and the routes clearly -Excavations shall be protected from intrusion of water. CO ED SPACE ENM The scope of work dose not require personnel to enter into tanks, excavations or other confined spaces. Field personnel are strictly forbidden to enter any confined spaces, for any reason, as a safety mandate of this SBP. therefore,the SHP dose not currently address confined space entry hazards and/or safety procedures. The SEP shall be revised, reviewed and approved prior to any confined space entry work, should this operation become necessary. Page 6