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North America Job Hazard Analysis R " ' Natural Hazards ERM Project Name: John Deere Landscapes(Former LESCO Facility) Project Number: 0129740 Job/Task Name: Natural Hazards JHA No.: 10 Task Step Hazard Control Measures Working around poisonous Danger to health from bites,stings,and/or disease Liberally use insect repellant containing DEET at all times on insects transmission the jobsite. Periodically throughout the day and at the end of the day,perform a thorough"tick-check'to ensure ticks or other insects are found and removed promptly. Avoid obvious conical mounds of dirt that may indicate ants, wasps,or other flying insects. Before reaching into dark or damp spaces such as monitoring well-heads,inspect the area thoroughly to ensure spiders are not present. Always take a shower as soon as possible after leaving a 'obsite for the day to remove any insects,such as chigRers. Working around snakes Snake bites and potential poisoning Visually inspect the work are prior to beginning any work to located areas with high grass and underbrush. Do not walk through these areas if at all possible to avoid snakes. Wear leather steel-toe boots and snake chaps in areas where snakes are suspected or confirmed to be present. Do not attempt to kill snakes,as people are commonly bitten attempting this. • Working around feral animals Animal bites and possible transmission of disease High rat populations within an enclosed space present a hazard of Hanta virus. Spray such areas with bleach solution prior to performing any work in the area(10 parts water to 1 part household bleach). Feral dogs may become aggressive,especially if guarding their young or if they become very hungry. If dogs or other animals are spotted that are acting strangely,do not approach them Contact the local animal control center for assistance. ERM North America 2 Form Rev.:05-08