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unavoidably close to overhead or buried power lines, tum power off and lock out circuit breaker. All equipment will be properly locked/tagged out when required by the Energy Lockout/Tagout Program and Safe Electrical Work Policy and Procedure for Miller Brooks Project Work.Avoid standing in water when operating electrical equipment. 3. Traffic hazards: Site work frequently necessitates working in parking lots, streets or other areas with vehicular traffic. In such instances, the work team will be wearing neon traffic safety vests and will use a combination of traffic cones (each cone\flag configuration must be a minimum of 42-inches in height)and barricades as necessary to prevent contact between workers,pedestrians and motor vehicles. Please refer to the Hospital Route Plan in Appendix E of this SHSP. 4. Open excavations: N/A C. UTILITIES: A minimum of 48 working hours prior to excavating, Underground Service Alert or the state equivalent must be contacted: Name USA Phone 800-227-2600 USA be contacted and informed of the scheduled field activities. The underground service locator company will identify which underground utilities(e.g. electrical, gas, sewer,water, telephone,cable TV)are present and will notify their respective owners. The utilities will be located by their owners. Prior to drilling or direct push, hand or air excavation (110%the width of the hole)to a depth of at least 5 feet will be performed at all times to ensure no utilities, lines or tanks are in the way. See Excavation Section. Look for overhead utilities as well. Utility service locator company has Date(s) Confirmation#,if applicable: been notified? If applicable attach contact sheet to back of document. D. WORK LIMITATIONS(time of day,weather, heat/cold stress): In the event of severe weather, such as high winds, heavy rain or snow, tornadoes, electrical storms, or extreme temperatures, the SSO and SM shall determine whether work can continue without compromising site worker health and safety. In high ambient temperatures (especially with high humidity), follow heat-stress precautions. Drink plenty of cool water and/or electrolyte-replacement beverages (e.g., Gatorade®). Take frequent breaks out of direct sunlight removing protective clothing. Increase number of breaks if pulse does not return to normal resting pulse during breaks.Alter schedules so work is conducted during early morning or evening. Work shall progress only under conditions of adequate lighting. Symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stress include: • Profuse sweating or complete cessation of sweating; • Vision problems,confusion; • Changes in skin color; • Body temperatures in excess of 100°F;and • Increased respiration; • Increased heart rate. Any member of the worts team who exhibits these symptoms should immediately be removed from the area and observed while resting in a shaded area after removal of impervious or restrictive clothing and after consumption of cool water or electrolyte fluid. If symptoms persist, immediate medical attention shall be sought. In cold temperatures,especially when combined with high wind,follow hypothermia precautions: • Drink warm liquids and take frequent work breaks in a wind-sheltered area; Monitor co-workers for signs of shivering, incoordination, or confusion and remove workers exhibiting these signs from the work area to a heated warming shelter. • Dress in removable layers of insulated clothing to prevent sweating and use protective waterproof gear; • Frostbite(superficial or deep tissue)can occur on any exposed skin at temperatures of 30.2°F or colder. • If available clothing does not give adequate protection to prevent hypothermia or frostbite (which can occur on any exposed skin),work should be modified or suspended until adequate clothing is available or until conditions improve. If extreme cold conditions are encountered, follow the ACGIH TLV booklet's "work-warming regime" recommendations, taking an appropriate number of breaks in a heated warming shelter. E. FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: Miller Brooks Environmental Inc. 1130/2008 Page 12