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VEHICLE MAINTENANCE AND SAFETY All Condor vehicles used on site during the course of work shall be equipped with a first aid kit and a dry chemical fire extinguisher (10 BC minimum rating). All cabs are to be kept free of all non-essential items and all loose items secured. The rated load capacity of a vehicle is not to be exceeded at any time or under any circumstances. Drill rig cables, hoses and ropes are to be safely secured and periodically checked for abrasion or defect. Unsafe equipment shall be replaced immediately. Other equipment will be safely stored and secured when not in use. The Site Safety Officer shall review with all personnel and subcontractors the equipment inspection checklist for company vehicles. The Site Safety Officer shall also confirm that the excavator operator has performed a pre-startup safety inspection/observation prior to the start of work and that adequate water is available at the site for emergency decontamination and washing in case a worker is exposed to contaminated water or soil. Field vehicles shall park in an area that is a safe distance from operating equipment and vehicle traffic with the location approved by the Site Safety Officer. Care must be given when approaching heavy equipment. Personnel on foot should approach from a direction facing the operator and not a blind side. Eye-to-eye contact should be made before proceeding within the working limits of the operator and their heavy equipment. OVERHEAD HAZARDS Overhead hazards include utility lines and trees. Prior to performing work requiring the operation of equipment above eye level, the evaluation of overhead hazards shall be made. Equipment shall be located to maximize the clearance from overhead hazards (minimum 10 feet clearance). UNDERGROUND UTILITIES Condor personnel have contacted Underground Service Alert (USA) prior to drilling activities. The property owner is responsible for marking the location of their own underground utilities. The approximate location of underground utilities shall be marked on the existing ground surface. A minimum of 3 feet clearance shall be given to marked utilities. If drilling near utilities is required, hand excavation and probing shall be performed in 6-inch intervals prior to drilling. MOVING AND ROTATING MACHINERY Excavation activities involve the use of large, heavy, moving and rotating equipment. Loose fitting clothing that can be caught or snagged should be avoided. Working gloves should be worn while working with moving metal parts and equipment. PHYSICAL HAZARDS CUTTING SOIL SAMPLES FROM ACETATE SAMPLE LINERS The cut edge of the acetate liner can be very sharp. Exercise caution when cutting and handling the sample liners to avoid cuts to the hands.