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SECTION 2- SITE OPERATIONS PLAN Page 2-12 a Estimating excavated or stockpiled soils utilized. At the Austin Road Landfill, intermediate cover will consist of one foot of sand/gravel/till material placed over the completed landfill cell. This cover will become the working surface for placement of the next lift of refuse. Therefore the intermediate cover material must be able to provide a wet- and-dry weather trafficable surface year round. Portions of the intermediate cover may be susceptible to erosion, differential settlement (uneven settlement of the underlying solid waste), or downward sifting of soil particles. These areas will be replenished as required to maintain a trafficable operating surface. It is also required that a one foot layer of intermediate cover be placed over fill areas that will not be receiving additional wastes for 60 or more days in order to minimize stormwater infiltration into the refuse. The waste should be completely covered and graded to prevent surface water ponds from developing on the refuse fill. 2.2 HEALTH AND SAFETY The following procedures are health and safety guidelines for contractors to the City conducting operations at the Austin Road Landfill. The procedures are based on safety considerations proven effective through past experience and are given here as a framework for guiding the City in its development of more detailed safety procedures. Operators are responsible for evaluating the work conditions at the site and must be familiar with all safety procedures, including OSHA, CAL-OSHA and City safety standards. Some general safety procedures that should be used at the landfill include the following: ■ Conduct a weekly walk-around safety inspection by a member of management and a worker elected by the employees as their authorized representative. The Safety Checklist (Figure 2-3)prepared by the National Solid Waste Management Association could be used for these inspections. Inspections would help to provide safe working conditions for employees and functional safety equipment that is ready when needed. a Conduct safety meetings providing the results of the weekly walk-around inspection, review hazards identified, and answer safety-related questions from employees. a Prepare and post the minutes of weekly safety meetings. ■ Establish a safety bulletin board to display safety meeting minutes, emergency informa- tion, and educational safety materials. Inform all employees of its location. a Provide personal protective gear for the safe handling of solid waste. ■ Ventilate enclosed work areas including trenches deeper then three feet, manholes, or any confined space. a Prohibit eating, drinking, or smoking while working on the landfill. Require washing of the hands and face prior to work breaks. R.w.Beck ara Associates City of Stockton 1811.002