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SITE-SPECIFIC HEALTH AND SAFETY PLAN FOR WELL INSTALLATIONS Other Site Hazards May 4, 2017 Avoid small sheds and lean-tos or partial shelters, like pavilions. Stay at least a few feet away from open windows, sinks, toilets, tubs, showers, electric boxes and outlets, and appliances. Lightning can flow through these systems and "jump" to a person. Avoid using regular telephones, except in an emergency. If lightning hits the telephone lines, it could flow to the phone. Cell or cordless phones, not connected to the building's wiring, are safe to use. IF YOU ARE CAUGHT OUTSIDE (If you are unable to reach a safe building or car, knowing what to do can save your life.) If your skin tingles or your hair stands on the end, a lightning strike may be about to happen. Crouch down on the balls of your feet with your feet close together. Keep your hands on your knees and lower your head. Get as low as possible without touching your hands or knees to the ground. DO NOT LIE DOWN! If you are in the woods, look for an area of shorter trees. Crouch down away from tree trunks. If you're with a group of people stay about 15 feet from each other. Stay away from wire fences, metal equipment, metal pipes, rails and other metallic paths which could carry lightning to you from some distance away. Stop work will lifted 30 minutes offer the last observed lightning strike or thunder. 5.3 BIOLOGICAL HAZARDS Biological hazards may include, but are not limited to, bees/wasps, spiders, snakes, stray dogs, and poisonous/allergenic plants. The most likely biological hazards at the site are bees/wasps and spiders, and these may be encountered during a number of tasks including: opening well vault covers; opening core or sample boxes; working in tall grass, weeds, or brush; cleaning or moving materials; performing site assessment, etc. 5.3.1 Bees/Wasps To mitigate hazards associated with bees/wasps: Avoid known locations of bees/wasps. Keep your eyes and ears open for swarms. 26