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Safety and Health Plan <br /> Premium California Orchards Tracy, California Irerracon <br /> January 8, 2021 Terracon Project No. NA207103 <br /> XYLENE <br /> Permissible Exposure Limit <br /> 100 ppm OSHA PEL <br /> Xylene is a mild eye and mucous membrane irritant, primary skin irritant and a central nervous <br /> system depressant. Ingestion causes severe gastrointestinal upset and creates an aspiration <br /> hazard. Chronic inhalation results in symptoms that resemble acute poisoning, but are more <br /> severe systemically. <br /> 8.0 DRILLING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS <br /> Project activities will consist of drilling five 15-foot soil borings and one 50-foot soil boring. <br /> Fieldwork will be completed in one to two business days. <br /> The personal protective equipment and direct-reading air monitoring requirements specified <br /> below are designed to prevent personnel exposure to contamination in excess of permissible <br /> exposure limits. Personnel must remain aware of the potential for fire if soils saturated with <br /> flammable liquids, such as gasoline, are encountered. <br /> 9.0 SITE PHYSICAL HAZARDS/PRECAUTIONS <br /> The physical hazards associated with intrusive site activities can include inclement weather, <br /> material handling, slips/falls etc. Some anticipated hazards and means for preventing injury from <br /> those hazards are as follows: <br /> Back injuries due to improper lifting - Use proper lifting techniques. Lift with the legs, <br /> not the back. Keep loads close to the body and avoid twisting. Loads heavier than 50 <br /> pounds (lbs.) require a second person or mechanical device for lifting. Use mechanical <br /> devices such as drum dollies, hand trucks, and tool hoists (for lifting augers)to lift or move <br /> heavy loads whenever possible. <br /> Ergonomic Stress - Lift carefully with load close to body with the legs taking most of the <br /> weight. Get help with lifts greater than 40 lbs. When working with a heavy tool or object, <br /> keep legs under the load and do not overreach or twist to the side. Reposition body to be <br /> more square to the load and work. Push loads, rather than pull, whenever feasible. Do <br /> not persist with lifting when the load is too heavy. Use a mechanical lifting aid or have a <br /> coworker assist with the lift. Rotate repetitive tasks to avoid soft-tissue fatigue. <br /> Falls From Elevated Surfaces - Protect employees from falling off surfaces that have a <br /> side or an edge that is 6 ft. or more above a lower level. Provide a safety harness and <br /> shock-absorbing lifeline or adequate fall protection where applicable. Employees must <br /> 8 <br />