FINAL Health and Safety Plan Stormwater Management · 2 • Sampling – This process involves collecting stormwater samples from the drainage ditches around the containment units

FINAL

Health and Safety Plan For

Stormwater Management

At The

Malone Services Company Superfund Site Texas City, Galveston County, Texas

CERCLIS No.:TXD980864789

Prepared for: Malone Cooperating Parties For Submittal to the USEPA

Prepared by:

URS Corporation 9801 Westheimer, Suite 500

Houston, Texas 77042 Project Number 25008093

March 2005

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 INTRODUCTION................................................................................................................. 1 1.1 SITE LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION ...................................................................................... 1 1.2 SCOPE OF WORK .................................................................................................................. 1

2 SITE SAFETY AND HEALTH PLAN OBJECTIVES..................................................... 3 2.1 SAFETY PRIORITIES.............................................................................................................. 3 2.2 ENVIRONMENT, SAFETY, AND HEALTH POLICIES AND GOALS............................................. 3 2.3 URS SAFETY MANAGEMENT STANDARDS (SMS) ............................................................... 4

3 PROJECT ORGANIZATION............................................................................................. 6 3.1 SITE SAFETY SUPERVISOR.................................................................................................... 6 3.2 PROJECT DIRECTOR ............................................................................................................. 7 3.3 PROJECT MANAGER ............................................................................................................. 7 3.4 OPERATORS AND SITE PERSONNEL ...................................................................................... 8

4 TRAINING REQUIREMENTS .......................................................................................... 9 4.1 GENERAL HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING.......................................................................... 9 4.2 40-HOUR INITIAL TRAINING ................................................................................................ 9 4.3 ANNUAL REFRESHER TRAINING........................................................................................... 9 4.4 SUPERVISORY TRAINING...................................................................................................... 9 4.5 SITE-SPECIFIC SAFETY TRAINING ........................................................................................ 9 4.6 ON-SITE SAFETY BRIEFING................................................................................................ 10 4.7 VISITOR TRAINING............................................................................................................. 10 4.8 FIRST AID AND CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION (CPR) TRAINING ........................... 10 4.9 RESPIRATORY TRAINING AND TESTING.............................................................................. 10 4.10 CONFINED SPACE TRAINING .......................................................................................... 11

5 MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE .......................................................................................... 12 5.1 GENERAL MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE REQUIREMENTS ........................................................ 12 5.2 MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE DOCUMENTATION ..................................................................... 12 5.3 ACCIDENT/INCIDENT MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE ................................................................ 12

6 HAZARD COMMUNICATION PROGRAM ................................................................. 14 6.1 POTENTIAL ROUTES OF EXPOSURE .................................................................................... 14 6.2 CHEMICAL HAZARDS ......................................................................................................... 14 6.3 PHYSICAL HAZARDS .......................................................................................................... 14

6.3.1 Housekeeping (Slip/Trip/Fall Prevention) (SMS 021) ............................................... 15 6.3.2 Electrical Work (SMS 016, 012) ................................................................................. 15 6.3.3 Lock-Out/Tag-Out (SMS 023) .................................................................................... 16 6.3.4 Hearing Conservation (SMS 026) .............................................................................. 17 6.3.5 Weather-Related Hazards......................................................................................... 17 6.3.6 Hand and Power Tools (SMS 016)............................................................................. 17 6.3.7 Manual Lifting (SMS 045).......................................................................................... 17

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6.3.8 Work at Elevations - Fall Protection (SMS 040)....................................................... 18 6.3.9 Heat Stress (SMS 018)................................................................................................ 18 6.3.10 Excavation and Trenching ........................................................................................ 19 6.3.11 Heavy Equipment and Motor Vehicle Operation (SMS 019, 057).............................. 20 6.3.12 Flammable and Combustible Materials (SMS 015) ................................................... 20 6.3.13 Hot Work................................................................................................................... 20 6.3.14 Illumination............................................................................................................... 20 6.3.15 Work On/Beside Water Bodies (SMS 027, 053).......................................................... 21 6.3.16 Ergonomics ............................................................................................................... 21

6.4 BIOLOGICAL HAZARDS (SMS 047) ...................................................................................... 21 6.4.1 Animal and Insect Bites ............................................................................................ 21 6.4.2 Hanta Virus............................................................................................................... 23

7 OPERATION PROTECTIVE MEASURES.................................................................... 24 7.1 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) ....................................................................... 24 7.2 FLEX HOSES....................................................................................................................... 24 7.3 ELECTRICAL PUMPS ........................................................................................................... 24 7.4 FILTRATION UNIT AND FILTERS ......................................................................................... 25 7.5 EQUALIZATION TANK ........................................................................................................ 25 7.6 INJECTION WELL................................................................................................................ 26 7.7 SAMPLING.......................................................................................................................... 26

8 HAZARD/RISK ANALYSIS ............................................................................................. 27

9 SITE CONTROL MEASURES......................................................................................... 28 9.1 SITE ZONES........................................................................................................................ 28 9.2 COMMUNICATIONS............................................................................................................. 28 9.3 SITE ACCESS AND SECURITY.............................................................................................. 28

10 EXPOSURE MONITORING AND AIR SAMPLING PROGRAM.............................. 29 10.1 GENERAL ....................................................................................................................... 29 10.2 GENERAL MONITORING CONSIDERATIONS .................................................................... 29 10.3 HEAT STRESS MONITORING (SMS 018)........................................................................... 29

11 PERSONAL HYGIENE AND DECONTAMINATION................................................. 31 11.1 CONTAMINATION PREVENTION...................................................................................... 31

12 EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN .................................................................................. 32 12.1 PRE-EMERGENCY PLANNING ......................................................................................... 32 12.2 TYPES OF EMERGENCIES ................................................................................................ 32 12.3 RESPONSE PRIORITIES AND PROCEDURES ...................................................................... 33 12.4 EVACUATION ROUTES AND PROCEDURES ...................................................................... 33 12.5 EMERGENCY MEDICAL TREATMENT AND FIRST AID ..................................................... 34 12.6 ROUTE TO HOSPITAL...................................................................................................... 34 12.7 CHEMICAL EXPOSURE.................................................................................................... 35 12.8 DECONTAMINATION DURING A MEDICAL EMERGENCY ................................................. 37 12.9 SMALL OR INCIPIENT FIRE ............................................................................................. 37

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12.10 LARGE FIRE AND EXPLOSION......................................................................................... 38 12.11 HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE SPILL OR RELEASE................................................................. 38 12.12 ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS.................................................................................. 39 12.13 FIRST AID FOR HEAT STRESS ......................................................................................... 39 12.14 SNAKE, SPIDER, OR INSECT BITES/STINGS..................................................................... 40 12.15 EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT AND FIRST AID REQUIREMENTS ............................................ 42

13 STANDARD OPERATING SAFETY PROCEDURES, ENGINEERING CONTROLS, AND WORK PRACTICES ............................................................................... 43

13.1 GENERAL SITE RULES.................................................................................................... 43 13.2 DRUM/CONTAINER HANDLING ...................................................................................... 43 13.3 SANITATION................................................................................................................... 43

14 ON-SITE RECORD KEEPING AND REPORTING ..................................................... 44 14.1 REQUIRED REFERENCES................................................................................................. 44 14.2 REQUIRED RECORD KEEPING DOCUMENTATION............................................................ 44 14.3 TRAINING LOGS ............................................................................................................. 44 14.4 DAILY HEALTH AND SAFETY ANALYSES ....................................................................... 45 14.5 ACCIDENT/INCIDENT REPORTING .................................................................................. 45

15 SITE HEALTH AND SAFETY PLAN COMPLIANCE AGREEMENT..................... 47 LIST OF TABLES TABLE 2-1 GENERAL SMS APPLICABLE TO FIELD PROJECTS TABLE 2-2 PROJECT SPECIFIC SMS TABLE 5-1 MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE EXAMINATION PROTOCOLS TABLE 10-1 SUGGESTED FREQUENCY OF PHYSIOLOGICAL MONITORING TABLE 12-1 SITE EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBERS TABLE 14-1 INCIDENT REPORTING PROCESS LIST OF FIGURES FIGURE 12-1 MAP OF AREA AND ROUTE TO NEAREST HOSPITAL LIST OF APPENDICES APPENDIX A URS SAFETY MANAGEMENT STANDARDS APPENDIX B HEALTH AND SAFETY FORMS APPENDIX C MATERIALS SAFETY DATA SHEETS

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1 Introduction

1.1 Site Location and Description The Malone Service Company, Inc. Superfund Site (Site) is located in Texas City, Galveston County, Texas, near Texas City’s industrial area along Galveston Bay. The Site is located on the shores of Swan Lake/Galveston Bay near the Gulf Coast Authorities Campbell’s Bayou Landfill. The Site is enclosed by a 15-18 foot high berm (except for a gate area) that serves as containment for the Site. Internal ditches or laterals direct stormwater to a discharge collection sump with a discharge pipe leading to Campbell's Bayou thence to Swan Lake/Galveston Bay. The discharge pipe can be closed utilizing a manually operated flapper valve. Stormwater accumulates within levees and retaining walls around tanks and process equipment, and within several ponds or impoundments on the Site. The EPA requires that specific units (areas) at the Site be monitored routinely, and pumped. These units are the 100 (separator), 300 (small tank series), 400 (tank series), 700 (single tank), 800 (tank series), and 1200 (separator) areas. In addition the raised Earthen Impoundment “Sludge Pit” will be monitored and managed along with general stormwater at the Site in the drainage system. The Site includes two currently un-permitted deep well injection systems, only one of which remains operational. Although the facility no longer has an active permit, continued use of the deep well for disposal of impacted surface waters in compliance with all applicable or relevant and appropriate requirements (ARARs) is allowed as part of the Superfund response action, by EPA approval and TCEQ consultation on the Stormwater Management Plan (SWMP), which with the Operations & Maintenance Plan (OMP), are the accompanying plans to this HASP for managing stormwater at this Site under the modified AOC/SOW.

1.2 Scope of Work This HASP involves the safety for the everyday operation and maintenance of a stormwater management system at the Site. This stormwater-specific HASP is intended for use with the stormwater Operations and Maintenance Plan (OMP), activities associated with the sampling and analyses of stormwater (stormwater-specific Sampling and Analysis Plan and Associated Quality Assurance Plan [SW SAP/QAPP]) and all activities falling under the general Stormwater Management Plan (SWMP) for the Site. The major activities associated with this work include:

• Site Visits for Monitoring Operations – Management personnel will walk around the Site and visually inspect process operators at work and also look through safety, and Operations & Maintenance (O&M) records.

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• Sampling – This process involves collecting stormwater samples from the drainage ditches around the containment units and performing lab analyses to determine if contaminants are present in the stormwater.

• Transferring Stormwater – Transferring the stormwater from the drainage ditches around the containment units is the first step of this operation. This task will be performed with the use of a flex hose and pump to transfer the water to the equalization tank.

• Flow Equalization – This activity involves operating the equalization tank to control the flow rate of the stormwater that will be pumped through the filtration unit.

• Filtration – Operators will manage the filtration unit to remove solids from the stormwater. This unit contains bag filters that have to be taken out and replaced periodically.

• Deep Well Injection – This activity encompasses operating deep well pumping and valving equipment to control the injection of stormwater into the deep well.

• Routine and Unusual Maintenance and Maintenance Checks – This activity may involve manual or automatic shutdown of operating equipment, removal and replacement of mechanical or electrical components, and visual inspection of the equipment.

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2 Site Safety and Health Plan Objectives

2.1 Safety Priorities This Health and Safety Plan (HASP) was developed in accordance with the requirements set forth in: • 29 CFR 1910.120, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Hazardous

Waste Operations and Emergency Response Standard; • 29 CFR 1910, OSHA Safety and Health Regulations for General Industry; • 29 CFR 1926, OSHA Safety and Health Regulations for Construction; • National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)/OSHA/U.S. Coast Guard

(USCG)/U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): Occupational Safety and Health Guidance Manual for Hazardous Waste Site Activities (October 1985); and

• URS Contractor Health, Safety, and Environmental Handbook (HSE Handbook). This HASP was prepared in order to provide safe procedures and practices for personnel operating and maintaining the stormwater management system at the Malone Service Company Superfund Site in Texas City, Texas. This HASP will refer to requirements discussed in OSHA regulations, the URS Contractor HSE Handbook, and the Stormwater Management Plan (SWMP) and the Operations and Maintenance Plan (OMP) for the Site. All of these documents are incorporated into this HASP by reference. All of these plans, as a group, guide and support safe and environmentally responsible stormwater management at the Site. All addenda to this HASP will be developed as separate documents and transmitted to the URS Project Manager for approval and then to the EPA RPM for approval. The HASP and applicable addenda, once approved, will be available to all Site workers and subcontractors and will be placed or replaced into the HASP.

2.2 Environment, Safety, and Health Policies and Goals URS and the Malone Cooperating Parties (MCP) recognize the importance of health & safety and protection of the environment in the workplace. An evaluation was performed of the potential hazards and the best way to mitigate these hazards, ensuring compliance with all corporate and regulatory requirements and minimizing liabilities. For this project, URS has adopted a philosophy of “zero accidents” and is committed to zero accidents as a goal. The zero accident goal includes the following criteria:

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• The safety and health of the employee, visitor, and public and the protection of the environment is the first core value during the performance of work.

• All accidents are preventable. • No unsafe act is tolerated or accepted. • Site management requires total compliance with safety and health regulations and

requirements, and enforces such requirements on all parties at the Site. • Managers and supervisors will be responsible for and proactive in safety, health and

environmental protection. • Line management is responsible and accountable for safety, health and environmental

protection, behaves accordingly, and coaches employees in a safety and health philosophy.

2.3 URS Safety Management Standards (SMS) A URS Project Hazard Analysis Form has been completed based on the Scope of Work discussed in Section 1.2 and provided in Appendix A. The corresponding URS Safety Management Standards (SMS) for all field activities discussed in Section 1.2 are provided in Appendix A. URS personnel, subcontractor(s), and any Site visitors are expected to read, understand and will abide by these URS SMSs during any field activities.

The URS SMSs are tabulated in two categories; Table 2-1 lists SMSs generally applicable to all field projects, and Table 2-2 provides a list of SMSs specific to project activities discussed in Scope of Work (Section 1.2). Copies of these SMSs are provided in Appendix A.

Table 2-1: General SMS Applicable to Field Projects

Applicability SMS # Applicability SMS # Emergency Action Plan 003 Health and Safety Training 055 Housekeeping 021 Incident Reporting & Investigation 049 Vehicle Safety 057 Injury Management 065 Sanitation 030

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Table 2-2: Project Specific SMS

Project Activities SMS # Project Activities SMS # Hazard Communication 002 Noise exposure 026 Flammable or combustible material

014, 015

Work over or near water 027, 053

Use of portable gas powered, electric, and/or powder actuated hand tools

016 Exposure to eye, head, hand, foot, or other hazards requiring use of personal protective equipment

029

Hazardous waste activities (investigation or remedial)

017 Working at heights greater than 6 feet

040

Heavy equipment in use at the project Site

019 Respiratory protection use – required and/or voluntary

042

Exposure to uncontrolled energy sources including electrical, fluid, pneumatic, fuel, system, gravity, and hazardous material

023 Exposure to chemical/physical and biological agents and/or activities that require Medical Surveillance (e.g., noise, asbestos, hazardous waste, carcinogens, respirator)

024

Manual lifting and/or material handling

045 Potential exposure to air contaminants in hazardous concentrations

043, 042, 050

Subcontractor to perform construction (including drilling and excavation) with their own personnel and/or equipment

046 Potential exposure to ticks, snakes, poisonous plants, and other biological hazards

047

Exposure to recognized hand hazards

064 Hazardous Material Shipping 048

Heat Stress potential to employees working in:

• Hot environments; or • Impermeable PPE

018

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3 Project Organization This section describes the health and safety responsibilities of the personnel assigned to the remediation project. All on-Site personnel will be responsible for complying with the requirements of this HASP, the OMP and the SWMP, and all Site-specific addenda to the HASP. The Project Director and Project Manager will be responsible for implementing the HASP and ensuring that its requirements are enforced. They will be assisted in this effort by health and safety staff.

3.1 Site Safety Supervisor The Site Safety Supervisor (SSS) will serve as an advisor to the Project Director and Project Manager in matters regarding health and safety. The SSS will be responsible for the technical and administrative functions relative to health and safety during Site activities. The SSS will have the following responsibilities:

• In conjunction with the Project Director and Project Manager, ensure all Site activities are performed in a manner consistent with the HASP, and all Site-specific addenda to the HASP;

• Direct health and safety activities on-Site; • Confirm that all Site personnel and subcontractors designated to work on this project are

qualified according to project-specific medical surveillance and training requirements; • Report all incidents, accidents, and near misses to the Project Director and Project

Manager (URS Incident Report Form – Appendix B); • Maintain the onsite health and safety equipment; • Inspect ongoing Site activities and report any health and safety deficiencies to the Project

Director and Project Manager; • Maintain communication with each work crew; • Perform Site monitoring to ensure that Site personnel are wearing the proper level of

personal protective equipment (PPE); • Conduct initial Site-specific safety training and regular safety briefings for all Site

personnel; and The SSS will have the authority to take the following actions:

• Stop Site activities if an “imminently dangerous” situation exists. The emergency situation will be reviewed immediately with the Project Director and Project Manager,

• Direct personnel to change a work practice if it is determined to be hazardous to the health and safety of Site personnel, and

• Temporarily suspend an individual from field activities for an infraction of the HASP, pending a discussion with the Project Director and Project Manager.

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3.2 Project Director The Project Director will be responsible for the overall direction, implementation, and enforcement of health and safety requirements. Other responsibilities will include:

• Ensure the project is performed in a manner consistent with the URS Contractor HSE Handbook;

• Ensure that a HASP and all required Site-specific addendum to the HASP are prepared and approved;

• Provide the SSS with project information for the development of the HASP; • Monitor compliance with the HASP by Site and subcontractor personnel; • Ensure adequate resources are provided to the health and safety staff so that they may

carry out their duties; and • Ensure that all Site personnel and subcontractors designated to work on this project are

qualified according to project-specific medical surveillance and training requirements. • The Project Director has the authority to take the following actions:

o Determine personnel assignments on this project. o Stop field activities if an “imminently dangerous” situation exists. The emergency

situation will be immediately reviewed with the Project Manager and the SSS.

3.3 Project Manager The Project Manager will be responsible for the daily implementation and enforcement of the HASP and all Site-specific addenda to the HASP. The Project Manager will be technically assisted on-Site by the SSS. Other responsibilities will include:

• Ensure Site activities are scheduled with adequate personnel and equipment resources to perform scheduled activities safely;

• Ensure adequate communication between field personnel and emergency response personnel is available; and

• Maintain communication with subcontractors. The Project Manager will have the authority to take the following actions:

• Stop Site activities if an “imminently dangerous” situation exists. The emergency situation will be reviewed immediately with the Project Director and the SSS.

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3.4 Operators and Site Personnel The equipment operators and general Site personnel will have the following responsibilities:

• Immediately report any unsafe or potentially hazardous conditions to the SSS, Project Director, or Project Manager;

• Report all incidents, accidents, and near misses, no matter how minor they may seem, immediately to the SSS and the Project Manager (Incident Report Form – Appendix B);

• Maintain knowledge of the information, instructions, and emergency response procedures contained in this HASP and applicable Site-specific addenda to the HASP; and

• Comply with the requirements and procedures set forth in this HASP and with any addenda that are added.

• All project personnel may stop work for unsafe conditions.

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4 Training Requirements

4.1 General Health and Safety Training All equipment operators and general Site personnel entering the Site will be in compliance with the training requirements outlined in OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120 (e), OSHA 29 CFR 1926, based on their Site activities. The Project Manager and SSS will verify and document that all Site personnel meet the applicable OSHA training requirements before commencing Site work.

4.2 40-Hour Initial Training All equipment operators and general Site workers must have received, at the time of project assignment, a minimum of 40 hours of initial OSHA health and safety training for hazardous waste Site operations. Tradespeople or temporary subcontractors who enter the Site to perform specific tasks including repairs and maintenance work for more than one day must have received at least 24 hours of initial OSHA health and safety training for hazardous waste Site operations.

4.3 Annual Refresher Training Annual refresher training courses for all equipment operators and general Site personnel will be taken at a minimum of once a year. At the time of job assignment, all Site workers must have received 8 hours of refresher training within the past year unless 40-hour course is less than one year old. This course is required of all field personnel to maintain their qualification for hazardous waste Site work. A copy of each person’s most recent 8-hour refresher training certificate must be forwarded to the SSS for review before Site work begins.

4.4 Supervisory Training In accordance with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120(e)(4), all on-Site management and supervisors directly responsible for Site workers, or who supervise employees engaged in hazardous waste operations, will have received at least 8 additional hours of specialized training on managing hazardous waste operations at the time of the job assignment. A copy of the supervisory training certificate for each supervisor on Site shall be forwarded to the SSS for review before Site work begins.

4.5 Site-Specific Safety Training Before Site activities begin at the start of each phase of the project, all personnel assigned to the project will attend Site-specific safety training. The SSS will conduct the training, which will

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specifically address the activities, procedures, and equipment applicable to the Site’s operation. The training will include the Site layout, potential hazards, monitoring protocols, safety procedures, and emergency response services, as outlined in this HASP. Additionally, the SSS will thoroughly discuss exposure limits, employee rights and responsibilities, Site contaminants and probability of exposure, required monitoring, and exposure control methods. The training session will allow Site personnel to clarify any issues they do not understand and will reinforce individual responsibilities regarding health and safety during Site work. Site personnel will be thoroughly trained about the potential hazards on-Site. Site workers will also fill out the HASP Compliance Agreement during this training session.

4.6 On-Site Safety Briefing The SSS and Project Manager, or their designee, will provide daily on-Site safety briefings (i.e., daily “tailgate” meetings) prior to that days activities, to assist personnel in safely conducting the scheduled work activities. The briefings will include weather-related information, instructions for new operations to be conducted, and safe work practices. The briefings may also provide an opportunity to identify safety-related performance deficiencies noted during previous daily activities or during a safety audit.

4.7 Visitor Training All visitors to the Site must be approved by EPA and the Malone Cooperating Parties (or their representative) and be accompanied by personnel who have received the 40-hour initial OSHA health and safety training and are up-to-date with the annual refresher training.

4.8 First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Training If required, the SSS will identify those individuals requiring first aid and CPR training to ensure that emergency medical treatment is available during Site activities. Anyone administrating first aid or CPR must be trained and certified.

4.9 Respiratory Training and Testing The use of respirators during the stormwater deep well injection process and other activities listed in Section 1.2 for the Site workers is not anticipated. Any event during these activities that indicates the possible need for a respirator will result in all parties leaving the immediate area to a safe location on or off the Site and development of an appropriate revised and approved HASP to address respiratory protection. Visiting or temporary subcontractors are not required at time of the visit to have respiratory training and testing.

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4.10 Confined Space Training Confined space entry is not part of the activities covered by this HASP. No confined space entry will be directed or conducted under this HASP. Any circumstances encountered during the Stormwater Management program that suggests that a confined space entry may be needed or encountered will result in an immediate stoppage of that activity. The Project Manager, SSS and URS regional Health and Safety representatives will consult to determine if;

• the particular stormwater management activity is absolutely necessary • there are alternative steps or mechanisms to accomplish the activity without a confined

space entry If it is determined that there is no alternative and the activity is necessary, the Project Manager will:

• advise the PRP technical committee and RPM of the need to perform a confined space entry

• receive approval to proceed • prepare a Site-specific, activity-specific confined space entry HASP and Work Plan for

review, comment and approval by URS Regional Health and Safety Manager and the MCP.

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5 Medical Surveillance

5.1 General Medical Surveillance Requirements Medical surveillance is required during this scope of work for all equipment operators and general Site workers where potential exposure to hazardous material exists, in accordance to OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120(f). All personnel who will be performing work will be required to have passed a medical surveillance examination within 1 year before reporting to the Site. Table 5-1 outlines the requirements of the project-specific Medical Surveillance Program. The Project Manager and SSS will verify that all Site personnel meet applicable medical surveillance requirements before Site work begins.

5.2 Medical Surveillance Documentation Documentation regarding all Site personnel’s medical surveillance clearance will be kept in the Project health and safety files. This documentation will include a signed letter stating that each worker is certified by an occupational physician as capable of wearing respiratory protection and working on a hazardous waste Site [in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.120(f)].

5.3 Accident/Incident Medical Surveillance As a follow-up to an injury or possible chemical exposure above established exposure limits, all Site workers are entitled and encouraged to seek medical attention. All near misses, incidents, accidents, and potential chemical exposures must be reported immediately to the SSS, who will guide the employee through appropriate actions, including medical attention if required. An Incident Report Form (Attachment 49-1, Appendix B) documenting any near misses, incidents or accidents will be filled out and submitted to the SSS within 24 hours of the occurrence. The final incident investigation report shall be submitted within 72 hours Site workers returning to work from lost-time injury due to occupational injury or illness during the contract period will be evaluated by an occupational physician prior to allowing the worker access to the work Site. A copy of the written statement shall be submitted to the SSS.

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Table 5-1 Medical Surveillance Examination Protocols

Module

History and Physical With Dipstick Urinalysis, Vision, and Vital Signs

Spirometry Audiogram EKG Chest X-ray Bio Chem

BASELINE Hazardous Waste

Nonhazardous Prof.

Executives

*

ANNUAL/PERIODIC Hazardous Waste

3Y (age

dependent)

4Y (age

dependent)

Nonhazardous Prof.

2Y

2Y

Executives

*

6Y

EXIT Hazardous Waste

(1Y)

Nonhazardous Prof.

Legend:

* > 40 years of age or for medical indications Required for the indicated module

1Y - 6Y Yearly frequency ( ) If not done within yearly frequency

BIOCHEM SCREEN Complete blood count: Chemical analysis:

White cells Liver functions Red cells Kidney functions

Hemoglobin Lipid metabolism Hematocrit Carbohydrate metabolism

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6 Hazard Communication Program This section identifies and assesses the potential health and safety hazards that may be encountered by Site personnel during this project and prescribes required controls. Potential health and safety hazards can be classified into four distinctive categories: chemical, mechanical, physical, and biological hazards. The potential for encountering any hazard is dependent on whether it is present, the activities being performed and their location, and the season in which the activities occur. This Hazard Communication Program section is intended to communicate to personnel the general hazards and risks associated with this project Site and provide guidance to manage Site hazards. Wherever feasible, engineering and administrative controls will be used to reduce exposures to hazardous substances to below applicable limits and/or action levels and provide for the overall safety of employees. When engineering or administrative controls are not feasible or adequate, appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) will be used.

6.1 Potential Routes of Exposure Potential routes of chemical exposure for workers on Site include the following:

• Ingestion of water containing contaminants • Inhalation of vapor containing contaminants • Excessive or prolonged contact with contaminated stormwater

6.2 Chemical Hazards The full range of chemical species identified and attributable to the project Site have not been completely identified but include volatile organic chemicals (VOCs), semi-volatile organic chemicals (SVOCs) and metals, mostly from petrochemical wastes. Potential exposure to these chemicals exists (refer to Section 6.1 for routes of exposure) during operation and maintenance of the stormwater deep well injection process. Appendix C contains Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for chemicals identified at the site.

6.3 Physical Hazards A variety of physical hazards may be present during this project. These hazards are similar to those associated with any outdoor project within a large Superfund Site. These hazards are not unique to this Site and are generally familiar to most field personnel. Task-specific hazards will be covered during daily safety briefings, as necessary. The URS Safety Management Standards (SMSs) in Appendix A provide safety guidelines for performing specific tasks and should be referred to for more detailed information on reducing physical hazards.

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6.3.1 Housekeeping (Slip/Trip/Fall Prevention) (SMS 021) As with any field project, uneven work surfaces and other slipping or tripping hazards may be present. Proper Site housekeeping, removal of trash, and attention to natural slip, trip, and fall hazards will reduce the potential for accidents. Proper Site housekeeping and attention to natural or other slip/trip/fall hazards will be the responsibility of all Site personnel. The following Best Management Practices will be implemented to minimize slips, trips, and falls from occurring:

• Minimize clutter: If you do not immediately need it, get rid of it or store it properly. • Store materials properly: Do not stack items too high; ensure storage is secure from

falling; be aware of fire and electrical hazards; report storage problems. • Report hazards and problems: Report hazards and problems immediately - do not

assume or expect someone else has/will report it. • Keep walkways clear: Avoid blocking exits; report, mark, or clean up spills; avoid

shortcuts, use only designated walkways and use handrails on stairs; close doors and file drawers. Facilitate access to units by mowing or otherwise clearing a designated pathway and marking the pathway.

General surface hazards, such as irregular surfaces, wet surfaces, tangled vegetation, etc. are common during field activities. Site personnel and visiting or temporary subcontractors will be made aware of such hazards and, if appropriate, areas will be flagged with caution tape (i.e., protrusions or irregular surfaces) or signs will be posted (i.e., wet and slippery surface) to warn individuals of potential walking/working surface hazards. Personnel should be encouraged to only wear safety boots that lace above the ankles and to keep those boots comfortably but snuggly laced above the ankles to provide good ankle support on uneven terrain.

6.3.2 Electrical Work (SMS 016, 012) General Site workers and equipment operators may have to use electrical equipment including pumps and switch assembly panels. The primary hazards associated with handling electrical equipment are shocks, burns, arc-blast, and fire and explosion. Some general rules to follow when dealing with electrical hazards are:

• Do not do any electrical maintenance or repair work on electrical systems, advise the SSS and Project Manager and an appropriate industrial electrician contractor will be used to make repairs or maintenance.

• Follow all lock-out/tag-out procedures (refer to Section 6.3.3). • Keep all electrical equipment away from potential contact with water. • Consider all electrical systems as hot (energized) until verified as de-energized and

grounded. • Do not work in close proximity to electrical circuits unless the circuit is de-energized,

grounded, or guarded. • Effectively ground all wiring, electrical circuits, and equipment (fuse boxes, switches).

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• Close doors to circuits and fuse boxes when not in use. • Label every circuit located on the circuit breaker/fuse box and/or motor control center

(MCC). • Make sure that portable electrical tools brought on Site are in good condition by visually

inspecting them for external defects and possible internal defects. Whenever possible use grounded tools with integral grounding wires in the electrical cords.

6.3.3 Lock-Out/Tag-Out (SMS 023) The lock-out/tag-out procedures are to prevent injuries, whether direct or indirect, when work is performed near or on an energy source that is unexpectedly operated. Energy sources may not always be obvious. Prior to any activities, careful consideration must be given to whether the equipment or system, or some component of the equipment or system is an energy source. Energy sources at Sites such as Malone include but are not limited to:

• Electrical current • Confined/pressurized gas • Confined/pressurized fluids, including water or aqueous solutions • Pump counterweights and poised cyclical equipment • Overhead weights, support structures, cranes, block and tackle, chains or cables • Flammable gases • Flammable liquids • Vehicles or equipment parked or placed on slopes or unsteady ground or supports • Storage tank contents

These procedures have to be followed when performing routine maintenance, repair, and replacement work. These procedures include:

• Identify and locate all energy sources that could affect individuals involved. • Notify all affected personnel verbally, visually, or by hanging a warning tag, that

equipment will be de-energized. • Disconnect all sources of power to the equipment. • Secure all power sources in the de-energized position with a lockout device. • Make sure that the personnel placing the lock-out device signs and places a tag on the

lock-out device, keeps the key to his/her own lock, works only on protected equipment, and removes his/her own lock after performing the required task.

• Once the task is completed and safety devices are in place, notify affected personnel that the lockout device is going to be removed.

• Remove all lockout devices and tags, connect the power sources, and restart the operating equipment.

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6.3.4 Hearing Conservation (SMS 026) Site personnel and visiting or temporary subcontractors performing activities in areas where noise levels could exceed 85 dBA will be required to wear hearing protection, appropriate to the anticipated noise levels.

6.3.5 Weather-Related Hazards Weather-related hazards include the potential for heat or cold stress, exposure to ultraviolet radiation, electrical storms, treacherous weather-related working conditions, or limited visibility. These hazards correlate with the season in which Site activities occur. Outside work will be suspended during electrical storms. In the event of other adverse weather conditions, the SSS and URS Project Manager will determine whether activities can continue without endangering the health and safety of Site personnel (refer to Section 12). Work in heat or cold will be performed in accordance with Section 6.3.9. Ultraviolet radiation caused by the sun can be a hazard during hot as well as cold clear days. Sunscreen will be used to minimize sunburn potential.

6.3.6 Hand and Power Tools (SMS 016) During the operation and maintenance of the stormwater management process, the use of hand and power tools may be required. The following are general guidelines to follow when operating hand and power tools:

• Use tools only when performing tasks for which the tools were designed. • Do not use defective tools. • Keep surfaces and handles clean and free of oil to prevent slipping. • Do not carry sharp tools in your pockets. • Store tools away in a designated tool box or storage area upon completion of the task. • Brace and position your body in such a way that you will not fall if the tool slips. • Do not throw tools from place to place or drop from elevated areas. • Do not allow loose clothing, long hair, and loose jewelry to be worn when operating

power tools. • Make provisions to prevent equipment from starting up automatically upon restoration of

power.

6.3.7 Manual Lifting (SMS 045) Back injuries are among the leading occupational injuries reported by workers and can occur from activities performed on Site including lifting hoses and sampling equipment. Back injuries such as pulls and disc impairments can be reduced by using proper techniques. Leg muscles are stronger than back muscles, so workers should lift with their legs and not with their back. Proper manual lifting techniques include the following steps:

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• Plan the lift before lifting the load. Take into consideration the weight, size, and shape of the load.

• Preview the intended path of travel and the destination to ensure there are no tripping hazards along the path.

• Wear heavy-duty work gloves to protect hands and fingers from rough edges, sharp corners, and metal straps. Also, keep hands away from potential pinch points between the load and other objects.

• Get the load close to your ankles, and spread your feet apart. Keep your back straight and do not bend your back too far; instead, bend at your knees.

• Feel the weight; test it. • Lift the load smoothly, and let your legs do the lifting. If you must pivot, do not swing

just the load; instead, move your feet and body with the load. • If the load is too heavy, do not lift it alone. Lifting is always easier when performed with

another person. Assistance should always be used when it is available.

6.3.8 Work at Elevations - Fall Protection (SMS 040) Work at elevation is possible during deep well injection activities. Occasionally the roof of the equalization tank must be accessed to open and close the roof hatch or to observe the depth of water in the tank should the Site gauge plug or fail. The tank will be equipped with a stairs with handrails and handrails on top of the tank. The tank will be inspected during initial takeover of stormwater management and annually thereafter, by a URS safety professional to determine if the stairway and handrails are stable and protective. If the stairways are not safe or become unsafe, more stable or protective stairs and handrails will be fabricated on Site to provide safe access to the tank roof at all times.

6.3.9 Heat Stress (SMS 018) Heat stress is a significant potential hazard during the warmer months. Heat stress manifests itself as one of three conditions: heat cramps, heat exhaustion, or heat stroke. Heat cramps are brought about by a prolonged exposure to heat. As an individual sweats, water and salts are lost by the body, triggering painful muscle cramps. The signs and symptoms of heat cramps include:

• Severe muscle cramps, usually in the legs and abdomen; • Exhaustion, often to the point of collapse; and • Dizziness or periods of faintness.

First aid treatment includes shade, rest, and fluid replacement. If available, the individual should drink electrolyte-replacement fluids (e.g., Gatorade, Power Aid, 10-K). The individual should recover within half an hour. Heat exhaustion usually occurs in a healthy individual who has been exposed to excessive heat while working or exercising. Blood collects near the skin in an effort to rid the body of excess heat. The signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion include:

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• Rapid and shallow breathing; • Weak pulse; • Cold and clammy skin, with heavy perspiration; • Skin appears pale; • Fatigue, weakness, and/or dizziness; and • Elevated body temperature.

First aid treatment includes cooling the victim, elevating the feet, and replacing fluids. If the individual has not recovered within half an hour, transport him/her to the hospital for medical attention. Heat stroke occurs when an individual is exposed to excessive heat and their body systems become overwhelmed by heat and begin to stop functioning. This condition is a medical emergency, requiring the immediate cooling of the victim and transport to the hospital immediately. The signs and symptoms of heat stroke include:

• Victim has stopped sweating; • Dry, hot, red skin; • Body temperature approaching or above 105 °F; • Dilated (enlarged) pupils; and • Loss of consciousness (victim may lapse into a coma).

Local weather conditions may produce an environment that will require restricted work schedules in order to protect employees. The use of confining PPE such as Saranex or Tyvek coveralls or work in air purifying respirators can contribute to a work environment contributing to the potential for heat stress, exhaustion or stroke. The SSS will be observing workers for any potential symptoms of heat stress, particularly during use of encapsulating PPE. Adaptation of work schedules and training on recognition of heat stress conditions should help prevent heat-related illnesses from occurring. Heat stress prevention controls include:

• Allow workers to become acclimatized to the heat (3 to 6 days), • Provide shaded or air-conditioned break areas, • Allow workers to remove or partially remove encapsulating PPE during breaks, • Provide sunscreen to prevent sun burn, • Provide drinking water and electrolyte-replenishing fluids, and • Monitor affected workers wearing PPE for heat stress with periodic heart rate and/or oral

temperature checks when the ambient air temperature exceeds 70 ºF in the work area. Monitor all workers without PPE when the ambient air temperature exceeds 90 °F. Monitor any worker with a history or likelihood of heat stress.

6.3.10 Excavation and Trenching Excavation and trenching are not authorized under this HASP. No excavation of any kind, including hand soil sampling will be performed under this HASP.

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6.3.11 Heavy Equipment and Motor Vehicle Operation (SMS 019, 057) Heavy equipment will not be operated on the Site under this HASP. Motor vehicles will be operated on the Site only for the purposes of entering the Site, delivering equipment, and transporting portable pumps and hoses around the Site. All motor vehicle traffic will be confined to the established roads and concrete parking areas. All motor vehicles will be operated in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, 29 CFR 1926 Subpart O. Operators will follow these rules:

• Seat belts will be worn when operating moving equipment. • Motor vehicles and heavy equipment will be shut down during refueling operations. • The on-Site speed limit is no more than 10 mph for all vehicles. • Operators will not leave their equipment unattended while it is running. • Whenever vehicle is parked, the parking brake will be set and the wheels will also be

chocked.

6.3.12 Flammable and Combustible Materials (SMS 015) Flammable or combustible materials will be used at the Site during stormwater management. Flammable and combustible materials will include gasoline or diesel fuel for operating the engines of the portable pumps and lubricants for the various pumps. Fuels will be stored in appropriate containers. The fuel containers will not be stored on Site but will be taken with the operator each evening when pumping stops. Lubricants will be left on Site. When available, diesel-engine pumps will be used due to their inherently higher ignition temperature and thus increased safety. Regardless of fuel, portable pumps will be allowed to cool prior to refueling, to minimize the danger of overfilling or spillage triggering a fire. A clean cloth should be available during refueling to wipe up any fuel spills or drips to prevent possible later ignition and to prevent releases to the environment. For refueling, a funnel should be used to prevent spills during open pouring from the fuel can.

6.3.13 Hot Work No “hot work” will be done under this HASP.

6.3.14 Illumination All stormwater deep well treatment and sampling activities under this HASP will either be only conducted during daylight hours or with proper lighting in the work areas.

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6.3.15 Work On/Beside Water Bodies (SMS 027, 053) The Site activities currently scheduled for this project may include activities near or in bodies of water that would pose a drowning or other threat. One of which is collecting stormwater samples for lab analyses. Always have a designated employee on Site to respond to water emergencies or have capabilities to call in for help. Designated employee should also be trained in CPR and first aid.

6.3.16 Ergonomics Due to the fact that stormwater treatment activities on the Site will involve issue of trips, stumbles and falls, lifting hazards and similar field hazards covered in other SMSs. Ergonomics are not further covered in this HASP.

6.4 Biological Hazards (SMS 047) Biological agents may cause health hazards that are very diverse. Consequently, their health effects are also diverse. Biological hazards include etiologic agents; bloodborne pathogens; poisonous plants, insects, and animals; and indigenous pathogens. The effects range from mild skin irritation to debilitating or life-threatening illness. Unfortunately, many biological agents are too small to be observed or arise from seemingly harmless sources. During Site activities, workers can potentially be exposed to bloodborne pathogens when rendering first aid or CPR. Poisonous plants, insects, and reptiles may also be encountered during sampling events or even walking around the Site while conducting routine operations. Avoiding contact with biological agents is the best way to prevent adverse health effects caused by them. Recognition of potential hazards is essential. When avoidance is impractical or impossible, PPE and personal hygiene will be used to prevent adverse effects. Site health and safety briefings will include protective measures to be taken by Site personnel and visitors. In addition, the SSS will individually evaluate the potential for exposure for each activity performed under this HASP, advise Site personnel, and adjust the Site briefings accordingly.

6.4.1 Animal and Insect Bites The Site is located in a former industrial disposal facility within and including areas of underbrush, grass and wetlands. The possibility of encountering wildlife is moderate to high and will be communicated to all Site personnel during the initial Site-specific safety briefing. Site personnel and subcontractors will be warned to avoid wildlife and to report any encounters. Rattlesnakes, Water Moccasins and Copperheads are relatively common in east Texas and particularly in the vicinity of the Malone Services Company Superfund Site. They belong to the

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family of pit vipers and are characterized by elliptical pupils, one to six fangs (usually two), one row of plates beneath the tail, and a head that is wider than the neck and body. The venom of these snakes affects the circulatory system. All reactions from snakebite are aggravated by fear and anxiety. All snakes should be avoided at the Site since most personnel and visitors will be unable to determine whether a particular snake is dangerous. No attempt to disturb, capture, kill or move a snake will be made under this HASP since many snake bites commonly occur during these unnecessary activities. Two types of poisonous spiders may be present in this area: the black widow and the brown recluse. The black widow spider has a shiny black body about the size of a pea, with a red or yellow hourglass-shaped mark on its abdomen. It weaves shapeless webs in dark, undisturbed areas. A bite may result in illness, pain, and possibly death from complications, but usually not from the bite itself. The brown recluse spider is approximately 3/8-in. in size, with a dark, violin-shaped mark on its back. It weaves a sticky, irregular web. Within a few hours of being bitten, the victim's skin around the bite becomes red and swollen. In time, most of the tissue dies, leaving a deep sore that may take months to heal and may leave a scar. A few persons suffer an allergic reaction to its poison that could result in death. First aid measures for a spider bite and other insect bites/stings are discussed in Section 12.14. Personnel may also encounter a number of biting or stinging insects during Site activities. Insects that may be present on-Site include bees, wasps, mosquitoes, scorpions, and ticks. The SSS will inform personnel about the potential insect hazards and preventative measures, such as the use of insect repellant. Insect repellant should be reapplied every 2 to 3 hours for maximum effectiveness. Site workers who have a history of allergic reactions to bee stings should inform the SSS using the Medical Data Sheet completed during the initial Site-specific safety training. The SSS will provide first aid treatment in the event of an insect bite or sting. Deer tick bites may result in the transmission of Lyme disease. A characteristic rash may develop a few days to a few weeks after the bite of an infected tick. The rash generally looks like an expanding red ring with a clear center, but it can vary from a blotchy appearance to red throughout the rash. However, it is important to note that some victims never exhibit a rash. Lyme disease symptoms include flu-like symptoms such as a headache, stiff neck, fever, muscle aches, and/or general malaise. If Lyme disease is not treated early with antibiotics, the early symptoms may disappear, but more serious problems may follow. Long-term effects of Lyme disease may include arthritis of the large joints, meningitis, neurological complications (such as numbness or tingling of the extremities, loss of concentration and memory retention, Bell’s Palsy), withdrawal and lethargy, or cardiac symptoms. Personnel should use the following prevention tactics:

• Avoid walking through brush, woods, or grassy areas; try and avoid contact with plants if you must walk through these areas.

• Dress in light-colored clothing to make adhering ticks more visible. Wear long-sleeved shirts and tuck pants into socks.

• Use a tick repellant containing permethrin or dimethyl-m-toluamide (DEET). However, you should never use tick repellant containing more than 30% DEET, and all tick

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repellant should be sprayed on clothing (and allowed to dry) and not directly on your skin.

• Perform self-searches each day to check for ticks. Initial first aid treatment for removing ticks from the skin is described in Section 12.14.

6.4.2 Hanta Virus The Hanta virus can be spread through mouse and rat feces. Any evidence of rodent infestation should be reported immediately to the SSS.

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7 Operation Protective Measures Protective measures should be taken while operating the stormwater treatment system. Personnel must be attired in proper personal protective equipment (PPE) and also take precautionary while operating the following equipment or performing the following task:

• Flex hoses • Electrical pumps • Filtration unit and filters • Equalization tank • Injection Well • Sampling

Note: Please refer to the URS SMSs provided in Appendix A for appropriate safety measures for the activities discussed below.

7.1 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Personnel must be attired in at least the following PPE:

• Safety glasses, or goggles • Hard hat • Steel-toed shoes or boots

Additional PPE including nitrile chemical protective gloves, rubber hip waders, or coveralls may be required depending on the specific task of the operator or situation.

7.2 Flex Hoses When handling the flex hoses, operators or Site personnel should ensure that the couplings on the hoses are securely fastened down with the cam locks on the connectors and the cam locks are pinned and taped in place to prevent the hoses from coming apart during operations and causing physical harm to personnel. If the fastenings or connections come loose, there is also potential for contaminant release or spill and this can be a chemical hazard to the personnel working on Site.

7.3 Electrical Pumps Care has to be taken while operating the electrical pumps. The procedures and sequence of activities to start deep well injection are listed sequentially in the OMP. The OMP includes these and other guidance in the safe operation of the equalization tank electrical pump and the deep well electrical pump. The procedures and precautionary measures for operating electrical

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equipment can be found in Section 6.3.2 above. Oil and lubricant reservoirs on all pumps should be checked daily and refilled as needed to maintain safe lubricant and oil levels in the pumps during operations. In addition, lubricant oil used to ensure smooth operation of the pumps can get hot and cause thermal burns on contact. Prior to starting any pumps, the pump should be checked to be certain that the impeller is not bound or seized. If the impeller is seized, the pump must be de-energized and locked out (refer to SMS 023) prior to opening the impeller box. The impeller should be cleaned of rust and debris before each use to prevent build-up of debris, but only with appropriate de-powering and lockout procedures. Any problems with the pumps should be reported to the SSS and Project Manager for repairs. After discussion of the problem with the pump supplier, recommended corrective action will be taken.

7.4 Filtration Unit and Filters Caution should be used while replacing the filters in the filtration unit because there may be pressure build-up in the unit. Operators have to be sure to vent the unit before opening. Operators or personnel should wear nitrile gloves and Saranex, in addition to the basic PPE mentioned above, when replacing or handling the actual filters because the filters may contain hazardous material.

7.5 Equalization Tank The equalization tank will be equipped with a Site gauge for estimating the level of liquid in the tank by personnel at ground level. The tank poses a climbing and drowning hazard to operators and personnel. The tank must be equipped with an outside stairway and a roof walkway, both equipped with hand/guardrails. Operators and personnel will not climb onto the tank except for specific activities as follows. Operators and personnel may climb onto the roof to re-attach the influent hoses through the roof access for filling the tank. This activity, a one time activity unless the hose attachments break, will be planned and done with adequate personnel and equipment to mechanically pull or lift, and hold the hoses in place while they are secured using cables, rope or clamps. Operators may climb onto the tank roof to determine the level of water in the tank by carefully viewing the tanks interior through the roof hatch, if the tanks Site gauge is not working. Any problems with the Site gauge must be immediately reported to the SSS and Project manager for prompt repairs. Operators and personnel will not enter the tank (a confined space entry) at any time without prior approval from the SSS and the Project Manager, and appropriate planning and training. Caution should be used when opening the tank because there is a potential for the release of noxious gases. Generally the roof hatch will always be partially open due to some blockage of the hatch by the stormwater influent hoses entering the tank. If, for whatever reason, the tank roof hatch is closed, the hatch should be carefully opened, being wary of pressure release, and the tank should also be vented before working in the immediate area of the hatch to re-insert hoses or view the tank liquid level. Under NO circumstances will personnel enter the tank (classified as “Confined Space Entry”) for field screening or obtaining samples of tank contents.

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7.6 Injection Well In the operation of the injection well, it is critical to inspect the pressure relieve valves to determine they are in good operating condition prior to operating the injection system, and the pressure gauges show the anticipated pressures once system is operational. Operators should also ensure that there is no leakage around the valves. Operations and Maintenance records will be kept for every time the injection well is operated. Refer to SMS 016, 017, 021, 026, 029, 047, and 064 for these activities. Should valves be leaking, the operator will contact the SSS and/or Project Manager who will consult the Engineer as to the safety of operating the system with the valve(s) leaking. Whether safe or unsafe to operate, leaking valves will be repaired as expeditiously as practical. If the leaking valve poses a possible environmental release issue, interim actions, such as temporary containment, recovery and placement back into the equalization tank for injection, will be put in place prior to operation of the system.

7.7 Sampling When sampling of the stormwater around the containment units or within the drainage ditches is carried out, personnel must assume that there is a potential for chemical hazard exposure. The sampling personnel must wear the proper PPE, which includes the basic PPE mentioned above and rubber hip waders and gloves if they have to collect samples that require them to be in the water. Personnel should continue to be aware of biological hazards mentioned in Section 6.4 and take the appropriate measures discussed in SMS 047, since contained water areas are likely to have biological hazards such as snakes, mosquitoes, chiggers and fire ants. The depths of the contained stormwater is not known but should be assumed to be high enough to pose a drowning hazard, particularly with hip waders or similar protection. Sampling will always be done by two people. To the extent practical, sampling should be done by use of a dipping pole to which a bottle or other sampling container can be securely attached and dipped into the water from a safe position on the containment berm, drainage ditch bank or outside the containment retaining wall. Sampling locations specified in the SWMP and OMP have been selected based on ease of access. Should these areas be or become risky access points, the sampling personnel should notify the SSS and/or Project Manager so that new, safer sampling points can be selected and approved by the EPA RPM. Whenever practical, prior to a sampling event, a mower or weed-eater type of device will be used to clear the sampling points for easy and safe access.

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8 Hazard/Risk Analysis A Site-specific Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs) for any task(s) scheduled for the project will be prepared prior to the activity. Each AHA will be reviewed and discussed by all Site workers involved with the specific task. This review will be completed before starting the Site-specific task, unless an emergency situation arises that requires an immediate response. The AHAs will typically be reviewed at the Site-specific safety training and will be addressed periodically during the daily on-Site safety briefing. The health and safety hazards as presented in Section 6 (i.e., chemical/mechanical/physical/biological) will be discussed for the appropriate work. Site workers will be encouraged to discuss potential hazards and identify ways in which they suspect an accident could occur. The Site workers may discuss accident scenarios and will be encouraged to suggest appropriate control measures. The meeting and topics discussed will be documented by the SSS, using the Daily Safety Task Analysis Form (Appendix B).

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9 Site Control Measures

9.1 Site Zones The SSS will be responsible for establishing the Site control zones, as necessary, around areas that present hazards. Implementation of the Site control zones will help minimize the number of Site personnel and visiting subcontractors who could potentially be exposed to Site contamination and the potential spread of that contamination. The SSS will monitor the implementation of the required Site control work rules and will report any deviations from prescribed practice to the Project Manager or stop work, as appropriate.

9.2 Communications Successful communication between Site personnel and between Site personnel and local emergency response agencies is essential. A cellular telephone will be available on-Site for emergency use. Emergency numbers will be posted by the telephone (see Table 12-1). Work will not be conducted on-Site without access to a telephone, and Site personnel will be informed of the nearest available telephone. Individuals will not be allowed to wander off by themselves. To the extent practical, Site personnel will be equipped with walkie-talkie-type cell phones to facilitate communications. If individuals need to visit the Site, they will be accompanied by another person, regardless of project need, as part of a safety “buddy” system. If the “buddy” system cannot be followed for a valid reason, a designated individual has to call in periodically to check on the person on the Site and to call for help in the event of the individual failing to respond to the call or being incapacitated by an injury or illness while on the Site.

9.3 Site Access and Security Entry to and exit from the Site will be controlled by the SSS or his designated representative. Work Site entry will be limited to authorized personnel and authorized visitors only. Security at the Site is limited by fences and locked gates accessible only to personnel with the lock combinations or codes. The remote location of the Site also aids security.

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10 Exposure Monitoring and Air Sampling Program

10.1 General For the current activities listed in Section 1.2, no exposure or air-monitoring program is expected at the Site. Should circumstances at the Site indicate a need for such monitoring, work will stop and the URS Project Manager will be consulted. If such monitoring is needed, the HASP will be modified accordingly and the monitoring implemented when activities recommence.

10.2 General Monitoring Considerations No general monitoring is expected under this HASP.

10.3 Heat Stress Monitoring (SMS 018) Whenever the air temperature exceeds 90 ºF, the SSS or designated representative will assess conditions that may cause heat stress in personnel or visitors. All Site personnel or visitors exhibiting any symptoms of heat related illness or on request will be monitored using one or more of the following techniques: Heart rate method: Take radial pulse for 30 seconds and multiply by 2. If rate exceeds 110 beats/minute, shorten the work cycle by one third while the rest period remains constant. Oral temperature method: Measure oral temperature or use ear scans at the beginning of the rest period. If temperature exceeds 99.6 ºF, shorten the work cycle by one third. Any worker whose temperature exceeds 100.4ºF will not be permitted back into the work area. Body weight method: Check body weight before and at the end of the work shift. If weight loss is greater than 1.5% of the total weight, the individual should be hydrated by fluid intake. The frequency of monitoring is shown in Table 10-1.

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Table 10-1 Suggested Frequency of Physiological Monitoring for Fit and Acclimatized Workersa

Adjusted Temperatureb

Normal Work Ensemblec

Impermeable Ensemble

90oF (32.2oC) or above

After each 45 minutes of work.


87.5o-90oF (30.8o-32.2oC)



82.5o-87.5oF (28.1o-30.8oC)



77.5o-82.5oF (25.3o-28.1oC)



72.5o-77.5oF (22.5o-25.3oC)



aFor moderate or greater work levels (250 kilocalories/hour). bCalculate the adjusted air temperature (ta adj) by using the following equation: ta adjoF=taoF+(13 x %sunshine). Measure air temperature (ta) with a standard mercury-in-glass thermometer, with the bulb shielded from radiant heat. Estimate percent sunshine by judging what percent of the time the sun is not covered by clouds that are thick enough to produce a shadow. (100% sunshine=no cloud cover and a sharp, distinct shadow; 0 percent sunshine=no shadows.) cA normal work ensemble consists of cotton coveralls or other cotton clothing with long sleeves and pants.

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11 Personal Hygiene and Decontamination

11.1 Contamination Prevention One of the most important aspects of avoiding contamination is the prevention of contamination. Good contamination prevention should minimize worker exposure. Procedures for contamination prevention for personnel include:

• Do not walk through areas of obvious or known contamination.

• Do not handle or touch contaminated materials directly.

• Make sure all PPE is free of cuts or tears before donning.

• Fasten all closures on suits, covering with tape if necessary.

• Particular care should be taken to protect any skin injuries. If open wounds exist on hands or forearms, handling contaminated materials or samples should be restricted.

• Stay upwind of airborne contaminants.

• Do not carry cigarettes, gum, chewing tobacco, cosmetics, etc., into potentially

contaminated areas.

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12 Emergency Response Plan This section provides information regarding the actions to be taken if an emergency situation develops. In the event of an emergency, the SSS, Project Manager, or Local Technician Operator is authorized to stop work. This Emergency Response Plan will be implemented whenever conditions at the Site warrant an emergency response. The Project Manager has overall authority for the implementation of this Emergency Response Plan. This authority can be delegated to the SSS, who will be present on-Site during all Site activities. Refer to SMS 03 for the Emergency Action Plan.

12.1 Pre-Emergency Planning When an emergency occurs, decisive action is required. Decisions must often be made immediately, and personnel must be ready to immediately respond to an emergency. Preparation for the limited activities covered by this HASP include:

• Development and approval of this Emergency Response Plan;

• Site personnel trained in appropriate emergency procedures; and

• Modification of the Emergency Response Plan in response to Site activity changes, if necessary, as work progresses.

12.2 Types of Emergencies On a day-to-day basis, personnel at the Site should be constantly alert for indicators of potentially hazardous or emergency situations. Rapid recognition of a dangerous situation can avert an emergency. Rapid response during an emergency may mitigate or contain the incident. Several types of emergency situations could occur during Site activities. These emergency situations include:

• Fire or explosion, • Personnel injury or illness, • Hazardous substance spill or release, and • Adverse weather conditions.

The remaining sections of this Emergency Response Plan provide information and procedures to be followed if any of these emergencies occur.

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12.3 Response Priorities and Procedures The following outline provides guidance in prioritizing emergency response action and provides general response procedures to be followed. First Priority: Prevent further injury or illness by:

• Protecting response personnel and community;

• Isolating the scene to authorized personnel only;

• Notifying emergency response personnel; and

• If possible, rescuing any injured parties. Second Priority: Provide first aid to those persons with life-threatening injuries or illnesses. Third Priority: Alleviate the immediate hazards by:

• Extinguishing incipient-stage fire,

• Reducing chemical releases, and

• Containing any spill.

12.4 Evacuation Routes and Procedures In the unlikely event of a severe emergency, such as a large fire, explosion, or large chemical release, Site evacuation may become necessary. The SSS or designated representative will be responsible for informing Site or visiting personnel of the anticipated routes of evacuation during the daily safety briefings. The evacuation route and assembly area will correlate to the wind direction, topography, and the nature of the incident. Personnel will be advised to move to an upwind location at least 100 yards from any fires and/or releases, and will be advised to continually monitor wind direction for changes. If moving upwind is not possible without encountering the incident, personnel will be advised to move cross wind or downwind to a distance necessary to be out of the path of vapor releases, smoke, odors, or spills. If Site evacuation becomes necessary, the following procedure will be used:

• Site personnel or visitors are notified of an emergency evacuation via an air horn signal or verbal command. All Site personnel will immediately stop work.

• All personnel or visitors will evacuate the work area as quickly as possible and assemble

at a location at least 100 yards upwind of the incident or as instructed during the morning safety briefing.

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• The SSS or designated representative will be responsible for roll call.

• The SSS or designated representative will contact emergency response personnel once all

Site personnel have been accounted for during roll call.

• The SSS or designated representative will ensure that emergency apparatus have adequate Site access.

• All Site personnel assembled at the designated safe evacuation area will wait for further

instructions from emergency response personnel.

12.5 Emergency Medical Treatment and First Aid Local paramedics will administer all emergency medical treatment, other than first aid. Table 12-1 (also in the front of this plan) lists Site-specific emergency telephone numbers for this project. All first aid will be administered on-Site by the SSS, who is certified in CPR and first aid. Physician-approved first aid supplies will be kept on Site. All vehicles used to transport injured persons to the off-Site medical facility will be provided with directions and a map to the medical facility. Additionally, the SSS will accompany the victim to the medical facility. Site personnel will complete a Medical Data Sheet during the Site-specific safety training. Medical Data Sheets will be kept in the on-Site health and safety file and will be referenced in an emergency to assist with the treatment of the victim. The SSS will supply the victim’s Medical Data Sheet to emergency response personnel and will accompany the victim to the hospital. Before returning to work after a disabling injury/illness or loss of consciousness, the employee must present a medical release from the attending physician to the SSS.

12.6 Route to Hospital The nearest hospital is Mainland Medical Center on Lowery Expressway, Texas City, Texas. It is approximately 5 miles northwest of the Site. Figure 12-1 (and the emergency pages in the front of this plan) illustrates the route to the nearest hospital from the Site.

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12.7 Chemical Exposure In case of accidental overexposure to a hazardous material, the following guidelines will be used:

Type of overexposure First aid guidelines

Skin: Wash/rinse the affected area thoroughly with copious amounts of soap and water. Eyes: Eyes should be rinsed for at least 15 min following chemical contamination.

Skin contact

Contact emergency response personnel, if required, or transport victim to the hospital. Move the victim to fresh air. Inhalation Contact emergency response personnel, if required, or transport victim to the hospital. Contact Poison Control Center. Ingestion Contact emergency response personnel, or transport victim to the hospital.

Table 12-1 Site Emergency Telephone Numbers

Malone Service Company Superfund Site (Emergency) No On-Site Emergency

# Emergency 911 Mainland Medical Center 6801 Emmett F Lowry Expy Texas City TX 77591

(409) 938-5000

Poison Control Center (800) 764-7661 National Response Center (environmental emergencies only) (800) 424-8802 The following personnel shall be notified that an incident has occurred: Site Safety Supervisor: Dave Ramsden Work: (713) 914-6451 Project Director: Larry Engle Work: (281) 481-1261 Project Manager: Dave Ramsden Work: (713) 914-6451

Cell: (281) 615-9210 Home (281) 859-2244

Local Health & Safety: Stefani Kirchhoff Work (713) 914-6498 Cell: (832) 541-412

Federal OSHA Hot Line (800) 321-6742

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Figure 12-1 Map of Area and Route to Nearest Hospital

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12.8 Decontamination During a Medical Emergency For minor medical problems or injuries, regular decontamination procedures will be followed. If emergency, life-saving first aid, and/or medical treatment are required, regular decontamination procedures may need to be abbreviated or omitted.

• Do not attempt to wash or rinse the victim, unless the victim has been contaminated with an extremely toxic or corrosive chemical that may cause injury or loss of life to emergency response personnel.

• Outer garments can be removed if it does not cause a delay, interfere with treatment, or

aggravate the problem.

• PPE can be cut away, and respiratory protective equipment must always be removed.

• If contaminated clothing cannot be safely removed, the victim should be wrapped in a blanket or plastic sheeting to prevent the contamination of the inside of the ambulance and/or emergency response personnel.

The SSS will accompany the contaminated victim to the hospital to advise the medical staff of the type of contamination.

12.9 Small or Incipient Fire A small fire is defined as a fire that can be extinguished with an available 20-lb type ABC fire extinguisher. An incipient fire is a fire that is small because it has just started. In the event of a small or incipient fire, the following minimum actions will be taken:

• Evacuate nearby personnel from the area, if possible, to an upwind location or to an area not affected by smoke or hazardous decomposition products if an upwind location is not feasible.

• Attempt to extinguish fire using portable fire extinguisher or by smothering.

• Contact emergency response personnel, as needed, for any injuries or exposures to

hazardous decomposition products.

• After the fire has been extinguished, or emergency response personnel have been contacted, notify the URS Project Manager.

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12.10 Large Fire and Explosion An explosion, large fire, or a small fire that cannot be extinguished is beyond the first line capabilities of on-Site personnel. Examples of potential fire hazards that theoretically could occur during this project include carbon bed fires and equipment refueling fires. Professional emergency response personnel would be needed to provide emergency assistance for these types of incidents. In the event of a large fire, explosion, or a small fire that cannot be extinguished, the following minimum actions will be taken:

• Evacuate all personnel from the Site, if possible, to an upwind location or to an area not affected by smoke or hazardous decomposition products if an upwind location is not feasible.

• Perform a quick roll call to account for all Site personnel.

• Contact the fire department.

• Contact emergency response personnel, as needed, for any injuries or exposures to

hazardous decomposition products.

• After emergency response personnel have been contacted, notify the URS Project Manager.

12.11 Hazardous Substance Spill or Release Hazardous substance spill or release situations may all be different due to the way the incident occurred, how hazardous the substance may be, and how much has been spilled or released. If a hazardous substance spill or release occurs (e.g., diesel fuel), the following steps will be taken:

• Evacuate Site personnel, if necessary. Follow the evacuation sequence outlined in Section 12.4.

• Determine the source of leak or release.

• Determine the approximate volume of the leaked or released substance and identify the

contaminants involved.

• Contact emergency response personnel to inform them of the possible need for assistance.

• Don appropriate PPE.

• Secure the spread of the spill, if possible, using one of the following methods of

containment:

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o Patch and plug; o Sorbent materials such as clay, saw dust, absorbent pillows, sheets, or rolls; o Berming; and/or o Damming with soil, straw bales, or sandbags.

• After the spill/release has been contained, or emergency response personnel have been

contacted, notify the Project Manager. If necessary, the local emergency response divisions will alert the National Response Center.

12.12 Adverse Weather Conditions In the event of adverse weather conditions, the SSS and Project Manager will determine whether work can continue without sacrificing the health and safety of Site personnel. Some of the conditions to be considered by the SSS include:

• Potential for heat or cold stress,

• Limited visibility,

• Electrical storms, and

• Treacherous weather-related working conditions (heavy rainfall, wet conditions causing slippery footing hazards, etc.).

In the event weather conditions present an unsafe environment to workers at the Site, the workers will be instructed to:

• Shut down all power equipment,

• Exit in accordance with the established decontamination procedures; and

• Evacuate to the field break trailer or other shelter as directed by the SSS.

12.13 First Aid for Heat Stress First aid treatment for heat cramps includes shade, rest, and fluid replacement. If available, the individual should drink electrolyte replacement fluids (e.g., Gatorade, Power Aid, 10-K). The individual should recover within half an hour. First aid treatment for heat exhaustion includes cooling the victim, elevating the feet, and fluid replacement. If the individual has not recovered within half an hour, transport the victim to the hospital for medical attention.

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Heat stroke is a medical emergency, requiring the immediate cooling of the victim, and transport to the hospital for medical treatment immediately.

12.14 Snake, Spider, or Insect Bites/Stings The bite of a rattlesnake is extremely painful and swells rapidly. Weakness, sweating, faintness, nausea, tender lymph nodes, and tingling or numbness of the tongue, mouth, or scalp are common. The most important step is to get the victim to the hospital quickly. In the meantime, take the following first aid measures:

• Keep the victim from moving around.

• Keep the victim as calm as possible and preferably lying down.

• Immobilize the bitten extremity and keep it at or below the heart level.

• Treat for shock. Keep the victim lying down and comfortable. Maintain body temperature.

• If breathing stops, give mouth-to mouth resuscitation. If breathing stops and there is no

pulse, perform CPR.

• Identify the snake. If the snake can be killed without risk or delay, bring it to the hospital for identification. Use extreme caution when handling the snake, even when presumed dead.

• Wash the area of the bite with soap and water. Blot dry with sterile gauze.

• Do not give alcohol, sedatives, aspirin, or any medicine containing aspirin.

• Cold therapy is not recommended.

Signs of spider bites are similar to those of other sudden illnesses. The signs include:

• Nausea or vomiting,

• Difficulty breathing or swallowing, and/or

• Sweating or salivating more than normal.

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A spider bite may also be suspected when there is also severe pain in the bite area, a mark indicating a possible bite, or swelling of the area. In the event of a spider bite emergency:

• Wash the wound,

• Apply a cold pack, and

• Contact emergency response personnel immediately. Anti-venins are available for black widow spider bites. If a Site worker is bitten or stung by an insect:

• Remove the stinger. Scrape the stinger away from the skin with a fingernail, or credit card. Do not use tweezers. Tweezers may inject more venom from the sac.

• Wash the bite/sting area with soap and water.

• Cover the bite/sting area to keep it clean.

• Apply an ice pack to the bite/sting area to reduce any pain and swelling.

• Watch the victim for signals of an allergic reaction.

If a Site worker finds a tick imbedded on the skin:

• Remove the tick immediately with fine-tipped tweezers (obtain tweezers and first aid kit from the Site office trailer) by grasping the tick as close to your skin as possible and gently pulling straight out. Do not squeeze the tick’s body as this may inject fluid into you.

• Wash the bit area with soap and water.

• Dry and apply antiseptic.

• Observe the skin area for rash, redness, or other signs that may require physical care.

• Destroy the tick by holding the tick in the tweezers and transferring to a plastic zip lock

bag. Emergency response personnel should be contacted in the event of an insect bite or sting:

• If the individual does not know what bit or stung him/her,

• If the individual has a history of allergic reactions to insect bites or stings,

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• If the individual is bitten or stung on the face or neck, or

• If the individual begins to have difficulty breathing.

12.15 Emergency Equipment and First Aid Requirements A supply of emergency equipment will be maintained on-Site in sufficient quantities and locations to ensure an adequate supply for all emergency response personnel. All emergency equipment will be fully stocked and readily accessible. The following emergency supplies will be available on-Site:

• Industrial first aid kit

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13 Standard Operating Safety Procedures, Engineering Controls, and Work Practices

13.1 General Site Rules General Site rules include the following.

• All personnel will wear steel-toe safety shoes. A hard hat and safety glasses are required

• The buddy system or call-in system will be observed at all times.

• Personnel should never leave operating equipment unattended.

• No eating, drinking, smoking, or any other activity involving hand-to-mouth contact.

• Never enter a confined space.

• Horseplay will not be tolerated.

13.2 Drum/Container Handling No drums or other containers (excluding fuel cans, equalization tank, and containers associated with maintaining equipment and sampling) will be handled as part of the activities performed under this HASP.

13.3 Sanitation Sanitation facilities are not available at the Site at present. Toilets, drinking water, washing/shower facilities and change rooms, Food service/eating and drinking areas, Waste disposal, and Vermin control are not yet available at the Site.

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14 On-Site Record Keeping and Reporting

14.1 Required References The SSS or designate representative will be responsible for ensuring the required reference materials are available:

• Project HASP and any applicable addenda

14.2 Required Record Keeping Documentation Record keeping documentation will be kept on-Site unless impractical or insecure, in which case the records will be maintained in the Houston office of URS by the Project Manager. The following documentation will also be kept and be readily accessible once secure Site offices are established:

• OSHA Form 200 (Log and Summary of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses),

• MSDSs for all hazardous chemicals.

14.3 Training Logs Training log(s) will include initial Site-specific safety training, daily on-Site safety briefings, and visitor training. A record of the training will be documented on the Daily Health and Safety Report, which will be submitted to URS’ Authorized Representative. Appendix B contains a copy of the Training Attendance form (Attachment 55-2). The training log will include the following information:

• Date,

• Employee’s name and social security number (attendance check),

• Time allocation in training session,

• Training topic(s), and

• Trainer(s) signature.

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14.4 Daily Health and Safety Analyses The SSS will be responsible for completing a Daily Health and Safety Analysis. Daily Health and Safety Analyses will be available for review at any time. Appendix B contains the form used for the Daily Safety Task Analysis. These reports will include:

• Date;

• Areas Visited/Activities;

• Persons Present;

• PPE Worn;

• Accidents, incidents, near misses, or breaches of procedure;

• SSS or designated representative’s signature. The SSS or designated representative has the option to incorporate completed logs/reports by reference into the Daily Health and Safety Analysis.

14.5 Accident/Incident Reporting Upon receiving a report of an on-Site incident, the SSS or will investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident. The SSS will notify and provide a copy of the initial incident report to the Project Manager (PjM) and the URS Regional Health and Safety Manager within 24 hours of the occurrence, who will then initiate an internal accident investigation and assist in rendering corrective actions. The final incident report shall be issued to the PjM within 72 hours. All employers (subcontracting companies) also must receive notification of occupational injuries/illnesses involving their employees. The accident/incident reporting procedure includes the steps shown in Table 14-1.

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Table 14-1 Incident Reporting Process

1. Incidents, accidents, and near misses will be reported verbally and in writing.

If the incident or accident results in:

THEN THE SSS WILL VERBALLY REPORT:

AND SUBMIT A WRITTEN REPORT:

2.

• Fatality(s); • Hospitalization of three

or more persons, or • Property damage

>$50,000.

Immediately to: • Federal OSHA (within

8 hours), • PD, • PjM,

Within 24 hours to: • PD, • PjM,

• A near miss, • Hospitalization of 1 to

2 persons, or • Property damage

<$50,000.

Immediately to: • PD; • PjM.

Within 24 to: • PD, • PjM,

3. The SSS will submit a written incident follow-up report within 72 Hours to the PD. 4. If the incident or accident results in an OSHA-recordable injury or illness or

property damage, the SSS will record the injury or illness on the project OSHA 200 Form within six days of the accident or incident.

5. If the incident or accident results in medical attention (beyond on-Site first aid) and/or includes lost time from work, the SSS will contact the appropriate Corporate office for assistance in obtaining and filing workman’s compensation claim forms.

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15 Site Health and Safety Plan Compliance Agreement All project personnel, including visitors, must follow the requirements of this HASP and applicable addendums to the HASP. In order to document individual agreement with this requirement, all personnel must complete the following Site Health and Safety Plan Compliance Agreement. These agreements will be kept in the on-Site health and safety files and will become part of the permanent project record upon completion of Site activities. I have read the Site Health and Safety Plan (HASP) for the Malone Service Company Superfund Site Stormwater Treatment project or I have been verbally advised of its contents. I understand and I agree to comply with all of its provisions. I understand that I could be prohibited from working on the project, and I may be subject to disciplinary actions for violating any of the health and safety requirements specified in the HASP and applicable amendments to the HASP. Print Name Signature Company Date

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URS Safety Management Standards

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URS Safe Work Plan SMS Checklist

The following URS Safety Management Standards (SMS) generally apply to all field projects. Review the requirements of each SMS and determine appropriate steps to ensure project compliance with the requirements.

The following URS SMS' only apply when specific activities are conducted by URS and URS subcontractor personnel. If you answer Yes to any of the questions below, review the SMS indicated and determine the appropriate steps necessary to ensure project compliance with the requirements.

Determine the applicability of these SMS's to your project

Emergency Action Plan

Housekeeping

Vehicle Safety

New Employee Safety Orientation

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Will project activities involve any of the following?

Abrasive blasting or exposure to abrasive blasting media or waste?

Potential exposure to ticks, snakes, poisonous plants, and other biological hazards

Use of aerial lifts?

Potential exposure to air contaminants in hazardous concentrations?

Asbestos surveys or abatement oversight?

Potential exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens (i.e. blood or other bodily fluids)?

Work over or near water?

California job activities?

Corrosive materials used or handled?

Confined space entries?

See SMS #

003

021

057

025

Yes

1 6 1

Determine the applicability of these SMS's to your project

Sanitation

Regulatory Inspections

Health and Safety Training

Incident Reporting and Investigation

Injury Management

See SMS#

006

047

007

043,042 ,050

008

051

027,053

005

009

010

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes


Excavations or exposure to excavation hazards?

Flammable or combustible materials used or stored which could constitute a fire hazard?

- - ---

Use of portable, gas powered, electric, andlor powder actuated hand tools?

Hazardous materials shipping?

Hazardous substances - physical, chemical or health hazards?

Hazardous waste activities (investigative or remedial)?

Heat Stress potential to employees working in: Hot environments; or Impermeable Chemical Protective Clothing?

Heavy equipment in use at this project site?

Hot Work (welding, cutting, grinding)

Industrial site access of any kind?

See SMS#

030

001

055

049

065 d

Yes

Ed

See SMS#

01 3

014,015

- 01 6

048

002

01 7

018

019

020

004

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Cranes or hoists?

Demolition activities of any type of structures?

Drilling activities?

Use of watercraft (i.e. boats, canoes, barges, vessels) Exposure to chemical/physical/biological agents andlor activities that require Medical Surveillance? Examples would include exposures to; Noise, Asbestos, Lead, Hazardous Waste, High Altitudes, Carcinogens, Respirator Use.

Noise exposures?

Portable ladder use?

Exposure to eye, head, hand, foot, or other hazards that require the use of personal protective equipment?

Nuclear Density Gauge use?

Respiratory protection use - required and/or voluntary?

Scaffolding?

Manual lifting andlor material handling?

Work near railroad transportation systems?

Work at a client site requiring compliance with the OSHA Process Safety Management Standard?

Subcontractors to perform construction (including drilling and excavation) with their own personnel and/or equipment?

Yes See SMS#

022

023

037, 038, 041

032

036

034

039

033

01 2

035

040

054

064

059

052

Yes See SMS#

038,041

01 1

056

053

024

026

028

029

044

042

031

045

063

058

046


Lead exposures (lead paint removal, lead in dust, etc)?

Exposure to uncontrolled energy sources including electrical, fluid, pneumatic, fuel, steam, gravity, and hazardous material?

Use of Manbasket (Crane Suspended Personnel Platforms) for working at heights?

Work on or near streets andlor roadways?

Travel to remote locations and/or developing countries?

Potential exposure to subsurface and/or overhead utilities?

Potential exposure to Unexploded OrdnanceIChemical Warfare agents?

Underground Storage Tank investigation, removal, etc.

Work with live electrical systems

Work at altitudes greater than 7,000 feet (- 2,100 meters)

Working at heights of greater than 6 feet?

Use of computer workstations for data entry, CADD, word processing, etc.

Exposure to recognized Hand hazards?

Potential personnel exposure to temperatures below 32OF

Potential exposure to ionizing radiation?

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SAFETY MANAGEMENT STANDARD Worker Right-to-Know (Hazard Communication)

1. Applicability

This procedure applies to URS office and field operations.

2. Purpose and Scope

The worker right-to-know program provides URS personnel with information and training about safety and health hazards associated with the chemicals they might encounter in the workplace. This procedure describes how chemical safety hazards are communicated to URS personnel working in offices and at field site locations, and how information is to be provided to employees of other employers working at the location. The requirements include steps to acquire this information, maintain it, and train everyone to use it.

3. Implementation

Office Locations: Implementation of this program is the responsibility of the Office Manager.

Field Activities: Implementation of this program is the responsibility of the Project Manager.

4. Requirements

A. Hazardous Material Inventory

1. Maintain a hazardous material inventory that lists all of the hazardous materials used at each workplace (i.e., office/field location). Use chemical names consistent with the applicable MSDS's.

2. File a copy of the chemical inventory with the Project Safety Plan or with the Health and Safety Representative.

B. Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS's)

1. Obtain a MSDS for each chemical before it is used.

2. Review each MSDS when it is received to evaluate whether the information is complete and to determine if existing protective measures are adequate.

3. Maintain a collection of all applicable and relevant MSDS's where they are accessible at all times.

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4. Replace MSDS sheets when updated sheets are received. Communicate any significant changes to those who work with the chemical.

5. MSDS's are required for all hazardous materials used on site by project personnel.

C. Labels

Unless each container has appropriate labeling, label all chemical containers with:

1. Identity of the hazardous chemical(s),

2. Appropriate hazard warnings, and

3. Name and address of the chemical manufacturer, importer, or other responsible party.

D. Hazardous Nonroutine Tasks

Periodically, employees are required to perform hazardous non-routine tasks. Prior to starting work on such projects, provide each employee with information about hazards to which they may be exposed during such an activity.

This information will include:

1. Specific chemical hazards.

2. Protective/safety measures which must be utilized.

3. Measures that have been taken to lessen the hazards including ventilation, respirators, presence of another employee and emergency procedures.

E. Informing Contractors/Subcontractors

Provide contractors/subcontractors the following information on chemicals used by or provided to URS personnel:

1. Names of hazardous chemicals to which they may be exposed while on the jobsite.

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2. Precautions the employees may take to lessen the possibility of exposure by usage of appropriate protective measures.

3. Location of URS MSDS’s and written chemical inventory.

F. Training

1. Conduct training of all employees potentially exposed to hazardous materials on the following schedule:

a. Before new employees begin their jobs.

b. Whenever new chemicals are introduced into the workplace, or

c. Annually thereafter.

2. This training will include:

a. Applicable regulatory requirements.

b. Names of those responsible for implementing this program.

c. Location of the program, inventory and MSDS 's.

d. Chemicals used, and their hazards (chemical, physical and health).

e. How to detect the presence or release of chemicals.

f. Safe work practices.

g. How to read an MSDS.

3. Document the training.

5. Documentation Summary

A. File these records with the office Health and Safety Representative:

1. Chemical Inventory.

2. Location of the MSDS inventory.

3. Training records.

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4. Contractor/Subcontractor notifications.

B. File these records in the Project Safety File.

1. Chemical Inventory.


3. Training records.

4. Contractor/Subcontractor notifications.

6. Resources

A. U.S. OSHA Technical Links - Hazard Communication

B. U.K. - Control of Substance Hazardous to Health - Regulations

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SAFETY MANAGEMENT STANDARD Emergency Action Plans

1. Applicability

This procedure applies to URS office and field operations.


This procedure establishes policy, assigns responsibilities, and provides guidance to URS offices/field projects regarding emergency action. It includes general information on actions to be taken by URS management and employees in the event of a fire or other emergency that may endanger life or property.

The objectives of this procedure are to:

A. Promote a fast, effective reaction in coping with emergencies.

B. Save lives and avoid injuries and panic.

C. Restore order and conditions back to normal levels with a minimum of confusion and as promptly as possible.

3. Implementation

Office Locations- Implementation of this program is the responsibility of the Office Manager.

Field Activities- Implementation of this program is the responsibility of the Project Manager.

4. Requirements

A. Emergency Action Plan Development

1. Gather Information

Each URS office/project must develop an emergency Action Plan tailored to its specific situation. Office Managers will check with their building manager or landlord regarding evacuation procedures they may have in place and incorporate these procedures into the Emergency Action Plan. Project EAPs must comply with client requirements and specifications. The Plan must contain the following:

a. Reporting Fires and Other Emergencies

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Describe the procedures that personnel should follow to report emergencies. List emergency telephone numbers for fire, paramedics and police. Include local prefixes on emergency numbers, if required, such as 9-911.

b. Alarm System

Describe the emergency alarm system for the building/site as applicable. Include the description and location of fire alarm pull boxes, and visual and audible alarms. If a public address (PA) system is used to notify occupants of emergencies, include the procedures to activate the PA system, such as calling the receptionist or building manager's office, and a description of the announcements that will be made.

c. Evacuation Routes and Procedures

Develop a map or description of the evacuation routes and emergency exits to be use. A description of the building emergency lighting system and exit signs may also be included. Evacuation route maps may be posted in the offices. There should be a primary and alternate evacuation route and exit from each work area.

Describe procedures regarding the use of elevators, if applicable. In most cases elevator use is prohibited during an emergency. The building manager should be consulted for these procedures.

Include procedures to determine that no employees have been inadvertently left behind.

d. Critical Equipment/Operations Procedures

Designate personnel responsible for shutting down critical equipment and the procedures for doing so, if applicable.

e. Assisting Disabled Personnel

Describe the provisions that have been made for notifying and assisting personnel with disabilities during an emergency. Such provisions are to accommodate personnel in wheelchairs or those who are temporarily disabled, such as personnel on crutches.

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Designate a primary and alternate assembly area for personnel who are evacuating. Require sufficient distance so that personnel will not be exposed to fire or debris hazards, or traffic, nor interfere with emergency responders.

Designate an individual and an alternate with the assigned responsibility for taking a headcount in the assembly area and reporting missing personnel to emergency responders.

Define the procedures on how employees will be informed that it is safe to re-enter the building or to leave for home.

g. Rescue and Medical Duties

Include the statement that "URS does not expect or encourage its employees to engage in firefighting, medical treatment, rescue, or other emergency response. Such activities should only be performed by properly equipped and trained emergency responders. URS recognizes that some of its personnel may have received training in first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and may wish to perform these duties on injured personnel."

2. Develop Emergency Action Plans based on the information gathered as described above.

B. Posting

1. Post the Emergency Action Plan where it is available to all site employees.

2. Post evacuation maps at all exits and points of egress.

C. Training

Train all employees regarding the requirements of the Emergency Action Plan.


A. Office

File these records in the Office Safety Filing System:

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1. Emergency Action Plan

2. Evacuation Maps

3. Training records

B. Field

File these records in the Project Safety File.

1. Emergency Action Plan

2. Evacuation Maps

3. Training records

6. References

A. U.S. OSHA Standard - Emergency Action Plans - 29 CFR 1910.38

B. U.S. OSHA Fact Sheet - Responding to Workplace Emergencies

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SAFETY MANAGEMENT STANDARD Fire Prevention

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1. Applicability

This procedure applies URS office and project locations.


The purpose of this procedure is to reduce/eliminate potential fire hazards in the workplace and to provide for a rapid, effective response should a fire occur.

3. Implementation

Office Locations – Implementation of this procedure is the responsibility of the Office Manager.

Field Activities – Implementation of this procedure is the responsibility of the Project Manager.

4. Requirements

General

A. Develop an Emergency Action Plan as outlined in SMS 3, "Emergency Action Plans."

B. Maintain good housekeeping to reduce fire hazards and to provide safe routes of egress should a fire occur.

C. Provide the appropriate number and types of fire extinguishers for the operations being performed. Refer to Attachment 14-1 for guidance.

D. Inspect fire extinguishers monthly and maintain an inspection log.

E. Conduct frequent periodic inspections to identify fire hazards such as:

1. Unnecessary accumulation of combustibles.

2. Unnecessary storage of flammables.

3. Sources of ignition (e.g., faulty wiring, sparks, open flame, etc.).

F. Remove all fire hazards promptly.

G. Prohibit smoking and other ignition sources in flammable storage and other fire hazard areas.

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H. Post emergency numbers near telephones and evacuation maps in appropriate locations.

I. Conduct evacuation drills.

J. Train employees in:

1. Fire hazard recognition.

2. Fire hazard prevention.

3. Fire extinguisher use.

4. Emergency and evacuation procedures.


File the following in the Office/Project Health and Safety File:

A. Emergency Action Plans.

B. Fire extinguisher inspection logs.

C. Employee training documentation.

D. Site audits.

E. Evacuation drills.

7. Resources

A. U.S. OSHA Standard - Means of Egress - 29 CFR 1910, Subpart E

B. U.S. OSHA Standard - Employee Emergency Plans and Fire Prevention Plans - 29 CFR 1910.38

C. U.S. OSHA Standard - Fire Protection - 29 CFR 1910, Subpart L

D. U.S. OSHA Technical Links - Fire Safety

E. U.S. OSHA Construction Standard - Fire Protection and Prevention 29 CFR 1926, Subpart F

F. U.K. - "Fire Precaution" Regulations

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G. Australian Standards AS 1851.1-1995 - Maintenance of Fire Protection Equipment - Portable Fire Extinguishers and Blankets

H. Australian Standards Collection 15 - Fire Extinguishing Equipment

I. USACE EM 385-1-1 Section 9 - Fire Prevention and Protection

J. Attachment 14-1 - Fire Extinguisher Placement Guidelines

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Health and Safety Program

FIRE EXTINGUISHER PLACEMENT GUIDELINES

Attachment 14-1

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1. Fire Extinguishers – General

The following are minimum requirements for fire extinguisher placement in office buildings, construction facilities, support buildings, and/or buildings under construction. In some cases, client requirements may be more stringent, in which case the client’s requirements supercede the guidelines below.

A. A fire extinguisher, rated at a minimum of 2A, must be provided for each 3,000 square feet of the protected building area, or major fraction thereof. Travel distance from any point of the protected area to the nearest fire extinguisher shall not exceed 100 feet.

B. At least one fire extinguisher, rated at a minimum of 2A, must be provided on each floor. In multi-story buildings, at least one fire extinguisher must be located adjacent to the stairway.

C. Where more than 5 gallons of flammable or combustible liquids or 5 pounds of flammable gas are being used, a fire extinguisher, rated at least 10B, must be provided within 50 feet.

D. Portable fire extinguishing equipment, suitable for the fire hazard involved, must be provided at convenient, conspicuously accessible locations in Yard Storage areas. Portable fire extinguishers, rated at least 2A, shall be placed so that maximum travel distance to the nearest unit does not exceed 100 feet.

2. Flammable/Combustible Liquid Storage

The following are minimum requirements for fire extinguisher placement in flammable/combustible liquid and gas storage areas. In some cases, client requirements may be more stringent, in which case the client requirements supercede the guidelines below. Refer to SMS 15, “Flammable and Combustible Liquids and Gases, Attachment 15-2”.

A. At least one portable fire extinguisher, rated at least 20B, must be located outside of, but not more than 10 feet from, the door opening into any room used for storage of more than 60 gallons of flammable or combustible liquids.

B. At least one portable fire extinguisher, rated at least 20B, must be located not less than 25 feet, nor more than 75 feet, from any flammable liquid storage area located outside.

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C. At least one portable fire extinguisher, rated at least 20BC, must be provided on all tank trucks or other vehicles used for transporting and/or dispensing flammable/combustible liquids.

D. At least one fire extinguisher, rated at least 20BC, must be provided within 75 feet of each pump, dispenser, underground fill pipe opening, and lubrication/service areas.

E. At least one fire extinguisher, rated at least 20BC, must be provided at each LPG container storage area.

3. Hot Work

A minimum of one fire extinguisher, rated at least 20BC, must be provided for each hot work location. The extinguisher should be conspicuously positioned no more than 10 feet from the hot work. Refer to SMS 20, “Hot Work”.

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SAFETY MANAGEMENT STANDARD Flammable and Combustible Liquids and Gases

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1. Applicability

This procedure applies to URS office and field operations where flammable and combustible liquids and gases are stored or used.


The purpose of this procedure is to provide information regarding the proper storage, handling and work practices associated with flammable and combustible liquids and gases.

3. Implementation

Office Locations- Implementation of this program is the responsibility of the Office Manager.

Field Activities- Implementation of this program is the responsibility of the Project Manager.

4. Requirements

A. Appoint a Responsible Person who will:

1. Inspect storage areas periodically.

2. Monitor the quantity of flammable and combustible liquids and gases on the site.

3. Review work practices.

B. Control flammables, combustibles, and flammable gases entering the site.

1. Order only those materials and quantities that are needed to complete a job.

2. Check compliance with SMS 2, "Worker Right to Know".

C. Storage

1. Store flammable and combustible materials in appropriate tanks and containers. See Attachment 15-1.

2. Limit building storage outside of a flammable storage cabinet or storage room per Attachment 15-1.

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3. Store oxidizers separately from flammables.

4. Segregate gas cylinders for storage based on their hazard (keep oxygen and acetylene cylinders stored separately).

D. Labeling and Signage

1. Post a "NO SMOKING OR OPEN FLAME" sign in all areas where flammable and combustible materials are stored, handled, and processed.

2. Require all containers and cylinders to be labeled with the contents and hazard-warning label.

E. Use of Materials on Site

1. Use flammable, combustible, and compressed gases in a manner that is consistent with the label and material safety data sheet for the product.

2. Use only those amounts of materials needed for the job. Transfer of flammables, combustibles, oxidizers to ready use containers is encouraged.

3. Use personal protective equipment stated on the product label and material safety data sheet.

F. Spill Control

1. Have a written spill response plan in place before materials are stored on site.

2. Clean up or respond to spills promptly.

G. Disposal

1. Keep solvent waste and flammable liquids in fire resistant, covered containers until they are removed from the worksite.

2. Do not place flammable or combustible waste in municipal garbage.

3. Dispose of flammable hazardous materials with a licensed hazardous material disposal company.

H. Inspection

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1. Periodically inspect flammable and combustible storage and use areas; gas storage areas and oxidizer storage areas:

a. Office settings inspect quarterly.

b. Field related projects, inspect once a month.

2. Use the inspection sheet provided as Attachment 15-2 to inspect the storage areas.

I. Training

Require that Hazard Communication training includes specific hazard information for the flammables, combustibles and oxidizers used.


A. File these records in the Office Safety Filing System:


2. Completed Flammable and Combustibles Inspection Checklist.

B. File these records in the Project Safety Filing System:

1. Attach program to Project Safety Action Plan.

2. File these records in the Project Safety File.

a. Location of the MSDS inventory

b. Completed Flammable and Combustible Inspection Checklist.

6. Resources

A. National Fire Protection Association - Standard 58

B. Regulations of the U.S. Coast Guard

C. U.S. OSHA Standard - Flammable and Combustible Liquids - 29 CFR 1910.106

D. U.K. - "Highly Flammable Liquids" and "Liquid Petroleum Gases" Regulations

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E. Australian Standards AS 1940-1993. The Storage and Handling of Flammable and Combustible Liquids

F. Attachment 15-1 - Flammable and Combustible Liquid Classifications

G. Attachment 15-2 - Flammable, Combustible, Oxidizer & Compressed Gas Inspection Sheet

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Flammable Liquid Flash Point Boiling Point

Class 1A < 730 F < 1000 F

Class 1B < 730 F > 1000 F

Class 1C > 730 F < 1000 F

Combustible Liquid

Class 2 > 1000 F < 1400 F

Class 3 ≥ 1400 F

Maximum Allowable Size of Containers and Portable Tanks

Flammable Liquids Combustible Liquids

Container Type Class 1A Class 1B Class 1C Class II Class III

Glass or approved plastic 1 pt 1 qt 1 gal 1 gal 1 gal

Metal (other than DOT drums)

1 gal 5 gal 5 gal 5 gal 5 gal

Safety cans 2 gal 5 gal 5 gal 5 gal 5 gal

Metal drums (DOT specifications)

60 60 60 60 60

Approved portable tanks 660 gal 660 gal 660 gal 660 gal 660 gal

Maximum Storage in Buildings Outside of Storage Cabinet or Storage Room

Type Amount

Class 1A 25 gallons

Class 1B (containerized) 120 gallons

Class 1B (single portable tank) 660 gallons

Class 1C (Containerized) 120 gallons

Class 1C (single portable tank) 660 gallons

Class 2 (containerized) 120 gallons

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SAFETY MANAGEMENT STANDARD Hand Tools and Portable Equipment

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1. Applicability

This procedure applies to URS operations involving the use of hand tools and/or power equipment, including chain saws, brush cutters, powder-actuated tools, and similar high-hazard implements.


The purpose of this standard is to provide guidelines for the safe use and handling of hand tools and power equipment.

3. Implementation

Office/Facility Locations - Implementation of this program is the responsibility of the Office Manager.

Field Locations - Implementation of this program is the responsibility of the Project Manager.

4. Requirements

A. General

1. Keep hand and power tools in good repair and used only for the task for which they were designed.

2. Remove damaged or defective tools from service.

3. Keep surfaces and handles clean and free of excess oil to prevent slipping.

4. Do not carry sharp tools in pockets.

5. Clean tools and return to the toolbox or storage area upon completion of a job.

6. Wrenches must have a good bite before pressure is applied.

a. Brace yourself by placing your body in the proper position so that in case the tool slips you will not fall.

b. Make sure hands and fingers have sufficient clearance in the event the tool slips.

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c. Always pull on a wrench, never push.

7. When working with tools overhead, place tools in a holding receptacle or secure when not in use.

8. Do not throw tools from place to place, from person to person, or drop from heights.

9. Use non-sparking tools in atmospheres with fire or explosive characteristics.

10. Inspect all tools prior to start-up or use to identify any defects.

11. Powered hand tools should not be capable of being locked in the on position.

12. Require that all power fastening devices be equipped with a safety interlock capable of activation only when in contact with the work surface.

13. Do not allow loose clothing, long hair, loose jewelry, rings and chains to be worn while working with power tools.

14. Do not use cheater pipes.

15. Make provisions to prevent machines from automatically restarting upon restoration of power.

B. Grinding Tools

1. Inspect work rests and tongue guards for grinders.

a. Work rest gaps should not exceed 1/8 inch (3 mm).

b. Tongue guards gap should not exceed ¼ inch (6 mm).

2. Do not adjust work or tool rests while the grinding wheel is moving.

3. Inspect the grinding wheel for cracks, chips or defects. Remove from service if any defects are found.

4. Wear goggles when grinding. A clear full face shield may be worn with the goggles.

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5. Do not use the side of a grinding wheel unless the wheel is designed for side grinding.

6. Always stand to the side of the blade, never directly behind it.

7. Use grinding wheels only at their rated speed.

8. Grinding aluminum is prohibited.

9. For U.K. operations:

a. No grinding wheels exceeding 55mm are to be used.

b. All wheels are to be marked with their safe maximum speed.

c. Abrasive wheels will only be operated by personnel who have been specifically trained and specified competent by URS.

d. Abrasive wheels will only be operated by persons specified as competent, under the 'Abrasive Wheels" Regulations.

e. Abrasive wheels must only be operated if the manufacturer's guard is fitted and they are in good working order.

C. Power Saws

1. Require that circular saws are fitted with blade guards.

2. Remove damaged, bent or cracked saw blades from service immediately.

3. Require that table saws are fitted with blade guards and a splitter to prevent the work from squeezing the blade and kicking back on the operator.

4. Require guards that cover the blade to the depth of the teeth on hand held circular saws. The guard should freely return to the fully closed position when withdrawn from the work surface.

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D. Wood Working Machinery

1. Do not use compressed air to remove dust, chips and from wood working machinery.

2. Locate the on-off switch to prevent accidental start up. The operator must be able to shut off the machine without leaving the work station.

3. Guard planers and joiners to prevent contact with the blades.

4. Use a push stick when:

a. The cutting operation requires the hands of the operator to come close to the blade.

b. Small pieces are being machined.

5. Adjust saw blades so they only clear the top of the cut.

6. Automatic feed devices should be used whenever feasible.

E. Pneumatic Tools and Equipment

1. Require that pneumatic tools have:

a. Tool retainers to prevent the tool from being ejected from the barrel during use.

b. Safety clip or tie wire to secure connections between tool/hose/compressor if they are of the quick connection (Chicago fittings) type.

2. Do not lay hose in walkways, on ladder or in any manner that presents a tripping hazard.

3. Never use compressed air to blow dirt from hands, face or clothing.

4. Compressed air exhausted through a chip guarded nozzle shall be reduced to less than 30 psi. Proper respiratory, hand, eye and ear protection must be worn.

5. Never raise or lower a tool by the air hose.

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F. Powder Actuated Fastener Tools

1. Use powder actuated tools that comply with the requirements of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) standard A 10.3 - 1970.

2. Use only individuals that have been trained by a manufacturer’s representative and possess the proper license to operate, repair, service and handle powder actuated tools.

3. Never use a powder actuated tool in a flammable or explosive atmosphere.

4. Require the use of goggles or a full face shield as well as safety glasses during operation of powder actuated tools.

5. Powder actuated tool must not be able to be fired unless the tool is pressed against the work surface.

6. The tool must not be able to fire if the tool is dropped when loaded.

7. Firing the tool should require two separate operations, with the firing movement being separate from the motion of bringing the tool to the firing position.

8. Never fire into soft substrate where there is potential for the fastener to penetrate and pass through, creating a flying projectile hazard.

9. Do not use powder actuated tools in reinforced concrete if there is the possibility of striking the re-bar.

10. Do not use on cast iron, glazed tile, surface hardened steel, glass block, live rock or face brick.

11. Never load and leave a powder actuated tool unattended. It should only be loaded prior to intended firing.

12. Test tools each day prior to loading by testing safety devices according to manufacturer's recommended procedure.

G. Chain Saws

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1. Inspect the saw prior to each use and periodically during daily use.

2. Operate the chain saw with both hands at all times.

3. Never cut above chest height.

4. Require that the idle is correctly adjusted on the chain saw. The chain should not move when the saw is in the idle mode.

5. Start cutting only after a clear escape path has been made.

6. Shut the saw off when carrying through brush or on slippery surfaces. The saw may be carried no more than 50 feet (15 meters) while idling.

7. Require applicable protective gear. This may include, but is not limited to:

a. Loggers safety hat.

b. Safety glasses.

c. Steel-toed boots.

d. Protective leggings.

e. Hearing protection.

8. Inspect saws to require that they are fitted with an inertia break and hand guard.

9. Never operate a chain saw when fatigued.

10. Do not allow others in the area when chain saws are operated.

11. Make sure there are no nails, wire or other imbedded material that can cause flying particles.

12. Do not operate a chain saw that is damaged, improperly adjusted, or is not completely and securely assembled. Always keep the teeth sharp and the chain tight. Worn chains should immediately be replaced.

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13. Keep all parts of your body away from the saw chain when engine is running.

14. For U.K. operations, only personnel specifically trained and certified as competent by URS can operate chain saws.

H. Hand Operated Pressure Equipment

1. Pressure equipment such as grease guns, paint and garden sprayers shall be directed away from the body and other personnel in the area. The person operating any equipment such as this, which has a potential for eye injury, must wear protective goggles.

2. The noise produced when using certain types of pressure equipment may require the use of hearing protection.

3. Never allow the nozzle of a pressurized tool to come in contact with any body parts while operating. There is potential for injection of a chemical directly into the user's body, resulting in severe injury or death.

I. Gasoline Powered Tools

1. Never pour gasoline on hot surfaces.

2. Never fuel around open flame or while smoking.

3. Shut down the engine before fueling.

4. Provide adequate ventilation when using in enclosed spaces.

5. Use only OSHA approved safety cans to transport flammable liquids.

J. Inspection

Inspect all hand tools on a regular basis. Defective tools shall be immediately removed from service, tagged or destroyed to prevent further use.


Place in the Project Safety File:

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A. Site briefings regarding tool use.

B. Records of tools removed from service.

C. Copies of powder actuated tool licenses (as applicable).

D. Tool inspection documentation.

6. Resources

A. U.S. OSHA Standard - Hand and Portable Power Tools - 29 CFR 1910, Subpart P

B. U.S. OSHA Standard - Construction Tools - Hand and Power - 29 CFR 1926, Subpart I

C. ANSI A10.3 – 1970

D. National Association of Demolition Contractors ( http://www.demolitionassociation.com/ )

E. U.K. - 'Abrasive Wheel' Regulations

F. U.K. - 'Wood-Working Machine' Regulations

G. U.K. - 'Provision and Use of Work Equipment' Regulations

H. Australian Standards Collection 26 - Occupational Health & Safety - Powered Machining and Tools

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SAFETY MANAGEMENT STANDARD Hazardous Waste Operations

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1. Applicability

This standard applies to URS field operations involving the investigation or remediation of sites impacted with hazardous wastes or hazardous materials including those associated with underground storage tanks.

Investigation projects for real estate transactions conducted to confirm that a site is "clean" are not covered under this standard. Reference related Safety Management Standards for such operations.


The purpose of this standard is to provide guidance designed to minimize hazardous chemical exposures to URS personnel while URS is conducting hazardous waste field operations.

Investigation techniques included under this standard include, but are not limited to, hand auger, soil gas evaluation, test pits, and all types of power drilling, including direct push. Remediation techniques included under this standard include, but are not limited to, excavation, groundwater treatment, soil gas treatment, containment, and landfarming and similar insitu methods.

3. Implementation

Field Activities - Implementation of this procedure is the responsibility of the Project Manager or Superintendent.

4. Requirements

A. Project Evaluation

Assess the technical and field aspects of every hazardous waste site project to evaluate:

1. Risk of exposure to hazardous chemicals, with particular attention to suspected or known human carcinogens.

2. Personal protective equipment requirements.

3. Air monitoring requirements.

4. Emergency services requirements.

5. Hazards addressed by other URS Safety Management Standards.

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6. Logistical considerations, such as access, distance from population centers.

7. Other safety and health hazards associated with site operations.

B. Client/Contract Evaluation

1. Review contract documents to determine whether the client has any special internal or regulatory requirements for hazardous waste site operations.

2. Implement client requirements in addition to those of this standard. Those requirements that are the most protective (e.g., most stringent) will be used.

C. Site-specific Health and Safety Plan

1. Prepare a site-specific Health and Safety Plan (HSP) for every project under this standard.

2. HSPs must be written or reviewed by a URS Health and Safety Regional Health and Safety Manager (RHSM) or a safety professional specifically approved by the RHSM.

3. Evaluate client and agency requirements prior to preparing the HSP, particularly if the client or an agency will approve the HSP prior to implementation.

D. Training

Verify that each assigned URS employee has completed required training. In general, the following are required for operations within North America:

1. 40-hours of initial training from an approved training provider.

2. 3-days of on-the-job training.

3. 8-hours of refresher training completed within 12 months of the initial or subsequent refresher training.

4. 8-hours of Site Safety Officer (Supervisor) training for directing the activities of any other URS employee.

5. Additional training for the Site Safety Officer as described below.

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E. Site Safety Officer

1. Appoint a Site Safety Officer (SSO) with appropriate qualifications for the specific hazardous waste project.

2. Assure that the SSO for complex projects, such as those with complicated remediation activities, has no duties other than site safety and health.

3. Verify that the SSO has completed basic supervisor training, and has additional required training and experience as applicable:

a. Advanced respiratory protection training is required for projects where supplied air respirators may be used.

b. Heavy equipment/construction safety.

c. Personal air monitoring.

F. Exposure Monitoring

Require that exposure monitoring is conducted in accordance with the HSP on all hazardous waste projects.

G. Project Equipment

1. Provide all health and safety equipment as described by the project Health and Safety Plan.

2. Provide all personal protective equipment as described by the project Health and Safety Plan.

H. Medical Surveillance

Verify that each URS employee assigned to the project meets the minimum requirements of the URS Medical Surveillance Program. This typically includes:

1. Baseline examination.

2. Annual examination.

3. Appropriate clearance for respirator use.


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In the Project Safety File:

A. Completed Health and Safety Plan.

B. Completed and signed HSP approval form.

C. Signed HSP acceptance form.

D. Completed H&S field forms that are included in each HSP.

E. Training and Medical Surveillance Clearance documentation for project personnel.

6. Resources

A. U.S. OSHA Technical Links - Hazardous Waste Operations The following documents are PDF files which must be read with Adobe Reader:

B. Occupational Safety and Health Guidance Manual for Hazardous Waste Site Activities - NIOSH 85-115

C. USACE EM 385-1-1 - Hazardous, Toxic and Radioactive Waste

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SAFETY MANAGEMENT STANDARD Heat Stress

1. Applicability

This procedure applies to URS field projects where ambient (not adjusted) temperatures exceed 70oF (21oC) for personnel wearing chemical protective clothing, including Tyvek coveralls, and 90oF (32oC) for personnel wearing normal work clothes.


The purpose of this procedure is to protect project personnel from the effects of heat related illnesses.

3. Implementation

Field Activities - Implementation of this procedure is the responsibility of the Project Manager.

4. Requirements

A. Monitor ambient temperatures and conduct Heat Stress Monitoring when threshold temperatures (see Section 1) are reached.

B. Conduct initial monitoring to determine first rest break.

1. Measure the air temperature with a standard thermometer with the bulb shielded from radiant heat; this yields T (actual).

2. Estimate the fraction of sunshine by judging what percent time the sun is not shielded by clouds that are thick enough to produce a shadow. 100 percent sunshine - no cloud cover = 1.0; 50 percent sunshine - 50 percent cloud cover = 0.5; 0 percent sunshine - full cloud cover = 0.0.

3. Plug these variables into the following equation to determine the adjusted temperature:

T (adjusted) = T (actual) + (13 x fraction sunshine)

C. Body Temperature Monitoring

1. Monitor oral body temperature to determine if employees are adequately dissipating heat buildup. Ear probe thermometers which are adjusted to oral temperature are convenient and the

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a. Measure (oral adjusted) temperature at the end of the work period.

b. If temperature exceeds 99.6 oF (37.5oC)., shorten the following work period by 1/3 without changing the rest period.

c. If temperature still exceeds 99.6 oF (37.5oC), shorten the following work period by 1/3.

d. Do not allow a worker to wear impermeable PPE when his/her oral temperature exceeds 100.6 oF (38.1oC).

2. Oral temperatures are to be obtained prior to the employee drinking water or other fluids.

D. Pulse Rate Monitoring

1. Take the radial (wrist) pulse as early as possible in the rest period.

a. If the heart rate exceeds 110 beats per minute at the beginning of the rest period, shorten the next work cycle by one-third.

b. If the heart rate still exceeds 110 beats per minute at the next rest cycle, shorten the following work cycle by an additional one-third.

E. Record monitoring results on Heat Stress Monitoring Form (Attachment 18-2).

F. Investigate the use of auxiliary cooling devices in extreme heat conditions.

G. Conduct briefings for employees regarding health hazards and control measures associated with heat stress whenever conditions require the implementation of heat stress monitoring. Review the information provided in Attachment 18-3.

H. Provide water and electrolyte replacement drinks fluids as described in Attachment 18-3.

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I. Allow employees who are not accustomed to working in hot environments appropriate time for acclimatization (see Attachment 18-3).

J. Provide break areas as described in Attachment 18-3.


File these records in the Project Safety File.

A. Heat Stress Monitoring Forms.

B. Employee Safety Briefing Verification Forms.

6. Resources

A. NIOSH - "Working in Hot Environments"

B. AFL-CIO Building Trades Division - "Heat Stress in Construction" The following documents are PDF Files that must be read with Adobe Reader.

C. Attachment 18-1 - Initial Work Monitoring Cycles

D. Attachment 18-2 - Heat Stress Monitoring Record

E. Attachment 18-3 -Informational Supplement

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Adjusted Temperature Normal Work Clothes Protective Clothing

90°F (32.2°C) or above After each 45 minutes of work After each 15 minutes of work

87.5°F - 90°F (30.8° - 32.2°C) After each 60 minutes of work After each 30 minutes of work

82.5°F – 87.5°F (28.1°C – 30.8°C) After each 90 minutes of work After each 60 minutes of work



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HEAT RASH

Heat rash (prickly heat) may result from continuous exposure to heat or humid air. It appears as red papules (elevated skin lesion), usually in areas where the clothing is restrictive, and gives rise to a prickly sensation, particularly as sweating increases. It occurs in skin that is persistently wetted by unevaporated sweat. The papules may become infected unless treated.

First Aid for Heat Rash - to prevent heat rash: shower after work, dry off thoroughly, and put on clean, dry underwear and clothes. Try to stay in a cool place after work. If, in spite of this, you develop heat rash, see your physician.

HEAT CRAMPS

Heat cramps are caused by heavy sweating with inadequate electrolyte replacement. Signs and symptoms include:

• Muscle spasms.

• Pain in the hands, feet and abdomen.

First Aid for Heat Cramps - leave the work area, and rest in a cool, shaded place. Drink one or two glasses of electrolyte replacement drink, and try to gently massage the cramped muscle. Once the spasms disappear, you may return to work; taking adequate breaks and drinking electrolyte replacement drink should prevent the cramps from returning.

HEAT EXHAUSTION

Heat exhaustion occurs from increased stress on various body organs including inadequate blood circulation due to cardiovascular insufficiency or dehydration. Signs and symptoms include:

• Pale, cool, moist skin.

• Heavy sweating.

• Dizziness.

• Nausea.

• Fainting.

The key here is that the victim is still sweating, so the cooling system is still working; it's just under severe stress. The body core temperature may be elevated. It is important to

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recognize and treat these symptoms as soon as possible, as the transition from heat exhaustion to the very hazardous heat stroke can be quite rapid.

First Aid for Heat Exhaustion - leave the work area immediately, go through decon and remove all chemical protective clothing. Rest in a cool, shaded place and open your clothing to allow air circulation; lay flat except when taking fluids. Drink plenty of cooled electrolyte replacement drinks. Your work is over for the day; do not attempt to return. Medical assistance in severe cases may be warranted.

HEAT STROKE

Heat stroke is the most serious form of heat stress. Temperature regulation fails and the body temperature rises to critical levels. Immediate action must be taken to cool the body before serious injury and death occurs. Competent medical help must be obtained. Signs and symptoms are:

• Red, hot, usually dry skin.

• Lack of or reduced perspiration (lack of perspiration may be masked for those wearing chemical protective clothing since perspiration from earlier in the day will be present).

• Nausea.

• Dizziness and confusion.

• Strong, rapid pulse.

• Coma.

First Aid for Heat Stroke - THIS IS A MEDICAL EMERGENCY! SUMMON MEDICAL ASSISTANCE IMMEDIATELY! Remove the victim from the work area, perform a gross decon, and remove all PPE. Have the victim lie down in a cool, shady area. Attempt to bring the victim's temperature down by increasing air movement (electric fan) or placing wetted sheets or towels on them. Place an ice bag on the victim's head. The victim must not be sent home or left unattended without a physician's specific order.

HEAT STRESS PREVENTION

The best approach to avoiding heat-related illnesses is through preventative heat stress management. The site manager and site safety officer are responsible for implementing this program.

Rest areas - a relatively cool, shaded area must be provided for breaks when ambient temperatures exceed 70o F and workers are wearing chemical protective clothing (including uncoated Tyvek), or if temperatures exceed 90o F and workers are wearing "Level D"

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coveralls or work clothes. A car or van is an oven, not a rest area. For Hazardous Waste Sites, the rest area should be located in the support zone adjacent to the contamination reduction zone, situated so that part of it is in the decon area so workers can take breaks without going through full decon. If shade is not available, build some: use a plastic "dining canopy", which can be obtained at sporting goods stores. This same type of canopy can be set up to shade personnel performing various types of work in hot weather.

Liquids - encourage employees to drink plenty of cool plain water and electrolyte replacement drinks. Supplementing water with cool electrolyte replacement drinks, such as Gatorade, Squench or Quik-kick (drink) is helpful to employees who tend to sweat a lot. Do not use "community cups"; use paper cups. Have workers drink 16 ounces of drink before beginning work, such as in the morning and after lunch. At each break, workers should take 8-16 ounces of drink. Don't wait until you are thirsty to drink.

Discourage the use of alcohol during non-working hours, and discourage the intake of coffee during work hours, as these make heat stress control more difficult.

Acclimatization - this is the process by which your body "gets used to" hot work environments. This is achieved by slowly increasing workloads. Start at 50 percent capacity on day one, and increase by 10 percent per day; on day six, you'll be at 100 percent. You don't lose acclimatization over a weekend, but it'll start to decrease after three to four days. If you don't do hot work for a week, it is gone. You don't have to do full shift hot work to achieve or retain acclimatization; a minimum of 100 minutes of continuous hot work exposure per day is adequate.

Auxiliary Cooling - auxiliary cooling is usually obtained by providing workers with a specially-designed vest, which is worn under the protective clothing, but over any underclothing. These vests typically provide cooling via one of two methods: the use of ice or other frozen media, or the use of a vortex cooler. Each method has its advantages and disadvantages.

The frozen media vest requires a means for freezing the media, and the media (usually water or "blue ice") will melt, requiring replacement.

The vortex cooler tends to cool more uniformly. Instead of frozen media, this vest uses the expansion of compressed air to cool the wearer. The drawback is the compressed air requirement, but this is negated when the wearer is already using an airline respirator supplied by a compressor. A vortex cooler should not be supplied from air cylinders, as this will draw down the cylinders rapidly.

Auxiliary cooling should be considered when the following conditions exist:

• Ambient temperature over 80o F

• Workers wearing impermeable garments (PE Tyvek, Saranex, Chemrel, etc.)

• It is desirable to have long work shifts with minimum interruption

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SAFETY MANAGEMENT STANDARD Heavy Equipment Operations

1. Applicability

This procedure applies to URS field projects where heavy equipment is in operation.


The purpose of this procedure is to require that heavy equipment is operated in a safe manner, that the equipment is properly maintained and that ground personnel are protected.

3. Implementation


4. Requirements

A. Authorized Operators

1. Evaluate operators through documentable experience (resume) and a practical evaluation of skills.

2. Allow only qualified operators to operate equipment.

3. Prohibit equipment from being operated by any personnel who have not been specifically authorized to operate it.

4. Maintain a list of operators for the project and the specific equipment that they are authorized to operate.

5. Require operators to use seat belts at all times in all equipment and trucks.

6. Operators shall maintain three points of contact whenever entering and exiting a piece of equipment.

7. Brief operators on the following rules of operation:

a. Operators are in control of their work area.

b. Equipment will be operated in a safe manner and within the constraints of the manufacturer's Operation Manual.

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c. Operators will stop work whenever unauthorized ground personnel or equipment enter their work area and only resume work when the area has been cleared.

B. Ground Personnel

1. Require that ground personnel on the site have received training and comply with the following rules of engagement:

a. All ground personnel must wear orange protective vests when in work areas with any operating equipment.

b. Ground personnel will stay outside of the swing zone or work area of any operating equipment.

c. Ground personnel may only enter the swing or work area of any operating equipment when:

1. They have attracted the operator's attention and made eye contact.

2. The operator has idled the equipment down and grounded all extensions.

3. The operator gives the ground personnel permission to approach.

d. Ground personnel shall never walk or position themselves between any fixed object and running equipment or between two running pieces of equipment.

C. Equipment

1. Maintain operations manuals at the site for each piece of equipment that is present on the site and in use.

2. Require that operators are familiar with the manual for the equipment and operate the equipment within the parameters of the manual.

3. Require that all equipment is provided with roll-over protection systems (ROPS). Tracked excavators are exempt from ROPS requirements but must have a cab which provides protection from overhead hazards

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4. Verify that seatbelts are present and functional in all equipment.

5. Prohibit the use of equipment which has cab glass which is cracked, broken or missing.

6. Require that backup alarms are functional on all trucks and equipment. Tracked excavators must have bidirectional alarms or the operator must be provided with a spotter whenever tracking in either direction.

7. Require all extensions such as buckets, blades, forks, etc. to be grounded when not in use.

8. Require brakes to be set and wheels chocked (when applicable) when not in use.

D. Inspection and Maintenance

1. Require daily inspections of equipment by operators using Attachment 19-1.

2. Prohibit use of equipment deemed to be unsafe as a result of daily inspection until required repairs or maintenance occur.

3. Conduct maintenance as prescribed by the manufacturer in the Operations Manuals for each piece of equipment.

4. During maintenance/repair, require that:

a. Motors are turned off.

b. All extensions are grounded or securely blocked.

c. Controls are in a neutral position.

d. Brakes are set.


File the following documents in the Project Health and Safety File.

A. List of authorized operators.

B. Operator qualifications.

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C. Daily Equipment Inspection Logs.

D. Site Briefing documentation for operator rules and ground personnel "rules of engagement".

6. Resources

A. U.S. OSHA Standard - Motorized Vehicles and Mechanized Equipment - 29 CFR 1926, Subpart O

B. National Association of Demolition Contractors – Safety Manual

C. Queensland Workplace Health and Safety - Competency Standard for Users & Operators of Industrial Equipment

D. Attachment 19-1 - Equipment Inspection Form

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1. Applicability

This procedure applies to URS facilities and field operations.


Proper housekeeping in office locations, on construction sites, and fixed work facilities is essential to prevent fires as well as injuries resulting from slips, trips and falls.

3. Implementation

Office Locations - Implementation of this program is the responsibility of the Office Manager.

Field Activities - Implementation of this program is the responsibility of the Project Manager.

4. Requirements

A. Maintain the cleanliness of the site.

1. Require tools and equipment to be stowed at the end of the day.

2. Store supplies in locations away from walkways and in a manner that will not trip workers.

3. Keep weeds and vegetation away from stockpiled materials and walkways.

4. Maintain flooring and walkways in a clean, dry, smooth condition.

5. Dispose of construction debris in a timely manner.

B. Regularly inspect the work area for slip and trip hazards.

1. Office locations - inspect work areas at least semi-annually. Utilize the check-sheet provided as Attachment 21-1.

2. Field sites - inspect sites at least monthly. Utilize the checksheet provided as Attachment 21-1.

C. Thoroughly investigate all injuries resulting from slips, trips and falls on site. Correct conditions contributing to injuries.

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A. Office/Laboratory File Completed Housekeeping Inspection Sheets (Attachment 21-1), in the Office Safety Filing System.

B. Field File Completed Housekeeping Inspection Sheets (Attachment 21-1), in the Project Safety File.

6. Resources

A. U.S. OSHA Standard - Sanitation - 29 CFR 1910.141

B. U.S. OSHA Standard - Aisles and Passageways - 29 CFR 1910.22.

C. U.K. - 'The Workplace' (Health & Safety and Welfare) Regulations

D. U.K. - 'The Construction' (Health and Welfare) Regulations

E. Attachment 21-1 - Housekeeping Inspection Sheet

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SAFETY MANAGEMENT STANDARD Lockout and Tagout Safety

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1. Applicability

This procedure applies to URS projects involving exposure to uncontrolled sources of energy.


This procedure outlines the requirements that must be followed to prevent injuries, either direct or indirect, when work is performed near or on an energy source that is unexpectedly operated.

Some energy sources that should be protected against include:

A. Electrical circuits.

B. Fluid systems (water and liquid product).

C. Pneumatic systems.

D. Flammable systems (including liquid and gaseous fuels).

E. Thermal systems (steam).

F. Gravity systems.

G. Hazardous material systems.

3. Implementation

Field Operations - Implementation of this Procedure is the responsibility of the Project Manager

4. Requirements

A. General

1. "Authorized employee" means a person who locks/tags out machines or equipment in order to perform servicing or maintenance on that machine or equipment, and who has received the training described in Section C, below.

2. "Affected employee" means an employee whose job requires him/her to operate or use a machine or equipment on which servicing or maintenance is being performed under lockout and

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tagout, or whose job requires him/her to work in an area in which such servicing or maintenance is being performed.

3. "Qualified person" means person who is familiar with the construction and operation of the equipment and the hazards involved, and who:

a. Requests de-energizing of an energy source.

b. Inspects de-energizing with the authorized employee.

c. Assures that authorized employee has locked and tagged the source.

d. Requires that all applicable authorized employees affix lock/tags at the same locations(s).

e. Operates the equipment controls or otherwise verifies that the equipment cannot be restarted after being locked out.

f. Coordinates the continuation of lock/tagout protection through shift or personnel changes.

g. Controls accountability of locks and tags.

h. Makes appropriate log entries on Attachment 23-1.

i. Conducts tests and visual inspections prior to reenergizing to check that circuits and equipment can be safely energized.

4. Employees shall not work on or in equipment, vessels, etc., which are not in a "zero energy state".

5. Coordinate all lockout and energy control activities with client, owner, contractor, and subcontractor practices and programs.

6. Require that all locks are keyed differently and that only one key exists for each lock and remains in the possession of the authorized employee to whom it has been assigned.

B. Procedure

Follow this lock and tagout procedure whenever the unexpected operation of equipment, switch, or valve or other energy sources could injure

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someone. Only authorized employees may perform jobs requiring lockout procedures.

1. Step 1 - Achieving Zero Energy

a. Identify and locate all sources of energy that could affect individuals involved.

b. Notify all affected personnel that equipment is going to be de-energized and accessed. This can be done verbally, visually, or by hanging a warning tag on the control panel.

c. Disconnect the main sources of power by breaking the primary power circuit, valve, pipe, etc. Locking out a low voltage control circuit is not considered breaking a main power source.

d. Disconnect each separate power source of multiple power systems, e.g., air over hydraulic, electric over hydraulic, etc.

e. Release all residual energy remaining behind the power source, e.g., hydraulic or air pressure, etc.

f. Secure all power sources in the de-energized position with a lockout device. Use multiple lock devices when more than one lock is required. Each person who is protected by the lockout:

1. Places a signed lock and tag on source location(s).

2. Keeps the key to his/her own lock.

3. Removes own lock (only exception: person not on site and person is contacted).

4. Works only on protected source(s).

5. Removes lock at completion for work shift or transfer.

g. Block or blank any machinery, device, or piping system that can move on its own or deliver energy with or without the power source.

h. Test equipment, prior to working on it, to insure that all sources of energy have been isolated and that it is "safe".

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2. Step 2 - Preparing to Re-Energize

a. Once the task has been completed, tools picked up, safety chains, guards, guard rails, warning signs, etc. are replaced, notify affected personnel that the lockout device is going to be removed.

b. Remove locks and tags.

c. Once all lockout devices have been removed, the equipment or process may be restarted.

3. Temporary operation of locked out source

a. Make sure everyone is clear of the system.

b. Make sure tools are clear.

c. Remove lock(s).

d. Energize the system and conduct check.

e. Immediately de-energize the system and replace locks.

4. Unauthorized removal of lock and tag is prohibited. Use the following procedure for Supervisor or Qualified Person to remove lock/tag when employee is not available:

a. Verify authorized employee is not on site and available to remove own tag.

b. Check that employees are not exposed to hazards.

c. Verify equipment is safe to operate, tools have been removed and guards have been replaced.

d. Remain with affected equipment so that no one returns while equipment or process is being restarted.

e. Remove lock/tag and energize equipment.

f. Require that affected employee knows the lockout device(s) has been removed before he/she resumes work.

C. Training

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1. Authorized employees must receive training prior to conducting lockout/tagout activities.

2. Training must include:

a. Purpose of lockout procedure.

b. Hazards associated with different energy sources.

c. Recognition of when to lockout.

d. Electrical lockout procedures.

e. Valve lockout procedures.

f. Compliance with lockout procedures.

g. Discussion of specific procedures.


File these records in the Project Safety File:

A. Training records for authorized employees

B. Lockout Log

6. Resources

A. ANSI 235.2

B. U.S. OSHA Standard - Accident Prevention Tags and Signs - 29 CFR 1926.200

C. U.S. OSHA Standard - Lockout and Tagging of Circuits - 29 CFR 1926.417

D. U.S. OSHA Technical Links - Lockout/Tagout

E. U.K. - 'Management of Health and Safety Work' Regulations

F. Attachment 23-1 - Lock and Tag Log

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SAFETY MANAGEMENT STANDARD Medical Screening & Surveillance

1. Applicability

This program applies to employees assigned to work environments where there is a potential for exposure to chemical, biological, and/or physical hazards. Individuals will be selected for medical screening based on regulatory standards, project health and safety plan assessments, the expected use of personal protective equipment, and client contract requirements.


The overall goal of this program is to prevent occupational illness and injury by early identification of exposure-related health effects before they result in disease. Medical examinations will be performed in order to determine if employees are capable of safely performing assigned tasks, to verify protective equipment and controls are effectively providing protection, and to comply with governmental regulations. Included are provisions for emergency medical consultation and treatment.

3. Implementation

Office/laboratory locations – Implementation is the responsibility of the Office Manager.

Field activities – Implementation is the responsibility of the Project Manager.

Program Administration – The Occupational Health Specialist (OHS) is responsible for development and administration of this program in coordination with the URS Medical Service Provider (MSP). The OHS will maintain current injury and illness data and participate with Corporate Health & Safety Managers in evaluation of this program. The MSP will provide board certified occupational medicine oversight for the program and will approve medical surveillance protocols.

The United States and Canada locations will follow all requirements of this program.

International locations will follow sections B.1,2,3,5,6,7,8; G.3; and H.1 of this program.

4. Requirements

A. Selection of program participants.

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1. The Medical Surveillance Evaluation (MSE) form provides the primary guidance for determining whether medical screening is required for an employee and the frequency of periodic exams. The MSE is to be completed by the employee and their supervisor at time of hire for any employee who may work outside an office environment and is to be reviewed for accuracy at each annual performance review. Other reviews are required whenever there is a change in job tasks.

2. Additional site/project specific biological monitoring or toxicological screening may be required in addition to this program’s core exam schedule. These medical tests will be specified by the project-specific health and safety plan and will be authorized by the MSP on the exam appointment protocol. Note: See section D.2 if employee will have an initial assignment at a HAZWOPER site.

B. Types of medical screening and surveillance exams

1. A baseline or preassignment baseline exam will be conducted prior to the start of work assignments requiring medical surveillance.

2. Periodic exam schedules are established by the MSP using the following criteria:

a. Employees performing the following types of work will receive annual exams: construction activities in the exclusion zone of HAZWOPER sites, field work activities in the exclusion zone of HAZWOPER sites for 30 or more days per year, projects involving exposure to OSHA-regulated materials at or above established action levels.

b. Employees performing the following types of work will receive biennial exams: field work activities at HAZWOPER sites less than 30 days per year; waste disposal activities; non-HAZWOPER environmental sampling; chemistry laboratory, pilot plant projects, or bench scale operations for 30 or more days per year.

3. Employees currently participating in an examination program will receive exit exams when they leave their work assignment as identified in the Exit Exam Determination. In the event an employee declines the exit exam, the employee will be requested to sign a Waiver of Exit Medical Surveillance Exam.

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4. Department of Transportation (DOT) exams will be conducted biennially when an employee is assigned to drive a vehicle with a gross weight rating of more than 10,000 pounds or when driving a placarded vehicle of any size used to transport hazardous chemicals. DOT exam certification can be added to a routine baseline or periodic exam protocol when scheduling with the MSP.

5. When noise levels in the employee’s work environment equal or exceed an 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels as measured on the A-scale (dBA), annual audiograms will be performed. For employees involved in construction activities or management of construction, enrollment in this program will be required if more than 50% of their time is spent in an active construction area.

6. Individual radiation dose monitoring will be conducted as required by the site-specific health and safety plan with approval by a Radiation Safety Officer. Personal dosimetry (film badges) are typically required, however, depending on the specific radiation hazard, additional excretory monitoring or thyroid scans may be required.

7. In order to determine an employee’s ability to wear a respirator, a medical evaluation will be performed before an employee is fit tested or assigned to wear a respirator.

8. Employees assigned to work environments with airborne concentrations of asbestos fibers at or above the established action level will receive asbestos-specific baseline and annual exams. Exit exams will be performed if an exam has not been performed within the past 6 month period or if an employee has medical complaints related to asbestos exposure.

C. Exam protocols

1. The Medical Screening & Surveillance Exam Protocol identifies the medical exam components of this program.

D. Scheduling of exams

1. The Office or Project Manager, usually with assistance of the local H&S Representative, is responsible for contacting the MSP when baseline, exit, and project specific exams are required. The MSP maintains an employee scheduling database for tracking periodic

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exams and will contact the employee for scheduling the month their exam is due. These steps are detailed in the Medical Surveillance Exam Process.

2. Construction Services Division employees hired with an initial assignment to work at a OSHA HAZWOPER site whose work duties require passing a physical exam or who have an essential job function of wearing a respirator, will receive a job offer contingent upon passing a preassignment baseline exam. See HAZWOPER & Respirator Preassignment Baseline Exam Process. In the event of an urgent business necessity a temporary clearance to begin work the day of the exam, issued by the local physician and good for 14 days until the MSP physician final clearance is received, may be requested at the time a baseline exam is scheduled through the MSP.

3. If an exam becomes due during an employee’s pregnancy, it is advised to defer the exam until after delivery and the employee returns to work from family/medical leave status.

E. Exam Follow Up

1. Following each exam, the MSP will issue a physician’s written opinion (Health Status Medical Report) to the site Health & Safety Representative which will include any medical restrictions and address the employee’s ability to use personal protective equipment. See Exam Follow Up Procedures.

2. The MSP will mail the exam invoice to the site H&SR who will approve the charge and forward the invoice to the accounts payable department for payment.

3. The MSP will mail an exam results letter that is confidentially addressed to the employee at their home address within 30 days of the exam date.

F. Emergency Medical Care

1. Preplanning is essential to a prompt and proper response to a medical emergency. Site specific emergency procedures will be provided in the site Health & Safety Plan. See Field First Aid Kit Supply List for recommended supplies. The contents of the first aid kit shall be checked prior to being sent out to each site/project and periodically thereafter to ensure the expended items are replaced.

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2. A MSP occupational physician can be reached 24 hours a day for phone consultation at WorkCare™ 1-800-455-6155.

3. A workers’ compensation claim should be filed by the Human Resource Representative with AIG Claim Services (1-877-366-8423) for an injured employee who receives professional medical care or who is disabled from working beyond the initial date of injury.

4. In order to comply with OSHA reporting regulations, immediately notify the OHS or a Division Health & Safety Manager if there is a work-related hospitalization or death.

G. Medical Records

1. Medical records are maintained and preserved in confidential, locked files in the custody of the MSP for at least the duration of employment plus 30 years. Only information regarding the employee’s ability to perform the job assignment will be provided to company representatives.

2. Upon request, each employee (or designated representative) will have access to the employee’s medical record. Prior to the release of health information to the employee (or designated representative), a specific written consent must be signed by the employee.

3. International records (excluding the United States and Canada) will be maintained in country at the local clinic.

H. Program evaluation

1. The OHS and Division Health & Safety Managers will evaluate this program annually and as needed. Issues to review include program efficacy and efficiency, employee satisfaction, and cost effectiveness.

2. The MSP will prepare an Annual Medical Trending Report specifying the number and types of exams performed and anonymous statistical exam results in group data format.

3. Each employee is mailed a Post-Exam Evaluation by the MSP. Employee feedback regarding the clinic, medical staff, and exam

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procedures are reviewed and corrective actions are identified and acted upon as needed.


The H&SR will file the Medical Surveillance Evaluation and the Health Status Medical Report in the site health & safety records.

6. Resources

A. U.S. OSHA Technical Links - Medical Screening/Surveillance

B. U.S. OSHA Publication 3162 (1999) Screening and Surveillance: A Guide to OSHA Standards

C. Attachment 24-1 WorkCare Medical History Questionnaire

D. Attachment 24-2 Medical Surveillance Evaluation

E. Attachment 24-3 Medical Screening & Surveillance Exam Protocol

F. Attachment 24-4 Medical Surveillance Exam Process

G. Attachment 24-5 HAZWOPER/Respirator Preassignment Baseline Exam Process

H. Attachment 24-6 Exit Exam Determination

I. Attachment 24-7 Waiver of Exit Medical Surveillance Exam

J. Attachment 24-8 Exam Follow Up Procedures

K. Attachment 24-9 Field First Aid Kit Supply List

L. SMS 8 Asbestos Survey and Oversight Operations

M. SMS 17 Hazardous Waste Operations

N. SMS 42 Respiratory Protection

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Attachment 24-3Revision: September 1, 2001

SAFETY MANAGEMENT STANDARD

Medical Screening & Surveillance Exam Protocol

PROTOCOL HAZWOPERBaseline or

PreassignmentBaseline

HAZWOPERAnnual

orBiennial

HAZWOPERExit

DOT DriverCertification(Baseline and

Biennial)

ASBESTOS(Baseline, Annual

and Exit)

MINI-RESPIRATOR(Baseline and

Biennial)Medical History& RespiratoryQuestionnaire

X X X X X X

OSHA AsbestosQuestionnaire(Initial orPeriodic)

X

Medical Exam X X X X X If indicated byquestionnaire

Physical Exam(height, weight,pulse, oraltemperature,blood pressure)

X X X X X

Non-resting pulse XVision X X X X XUrinalysis X X X XAudiogram(hearing test) X X X X

(If indicated byproject noise

levels)Spirometry(pulmonaryfunction test)

X X X X X

Electro-cardiogram (EKG)EKG Age < = 40

XEvery 3 years forannual, every 4

years for biennialEKG Age 41-55 X Every 2 yearsEKG Age 56+

XEvery year forannual, every 2

years for biennialChest x-ray (one view)Age < or = 40

XEvery 4 years If symptomatic or

due on periodicBaseline and

every 5 years perOSHA 1910.1001

Age 41-50X

Every 3 years forannual, every 4

years for biennial

If symptomatic ordue on periodic

Baseline andevery 2-5 years

per OSHA1910.1001

Age 51-54X

Every 2 years If symptomatic ordue on periodic


per OSHA1910.1001

Age 55+X

Every year forannual, every 2

years for biennial

If symptomatic ordue on periodic


per OSHA1910.1001

B-reader XComplete BloodCount with WhiteCell Differential

X X X

Blood ChemistryPanel

X X X

*Note: Additional entry, periodic, and exit biological monitoring or toxicological screening may be indicated in the project-specific health &safety plan. Examples include: blood lead/ZPP, serum/RBC cholinesterase, urine heavy metals (arsenic, cadmium, mercury, chromium, orberyllium), urine radiation (thorium, uranium), biological vaccinations (hepatitis B, hepatitis A), blood benzene, blood beryllium LPT, etc.

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Medical Surveillance Exam Process

Copy 2 of Medical SurveillanceEvaluation form to MedicalService Provider.

Copy 3 of Medical SurveillanceEvaluation form to site Health &Safety Representative for reviewand file.

Copy 1 of Medical SurveillanceEvaluation form to performancereview file. Reviewannually, update onlyif job changes.

If employee will perform workoutside an office environment,complete Medical Surveillance

Evaluation 3 part form with supervisorat hire and later only if job changes.

Form may also be obtained andprinted from company intranet site.

Medical Service Provider faxesmonthly list of periodic

exams due to site Health &Safety Representative whochecks list for accuracy.

Medical Service Providercontacts employee directly byphone or E-mail (3 attempts)

to schedule exam date.

Employee provides 3 datesavailable to attend exam.Medical Service Provider

contacts local identified clinicand obtains exam appointment.

Employee goes to exam,fasting, brings completedquestionnaire and faxedappointment protocol.

Medical Service Provider faxesappointment protocol to employee

and clinic. Employee obtainsWorkCare Medical History

Questionnaire fromHealth & Safety Representative.

If no response from employee,assistance is requested from

Health & Safety Representative.

Employee contacts MedicalService Provider directlyif needs to reschedule.

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Baseline exams are initiated bya call from Health & SafetyRepresentative to Medical

Service Provider

If employee fails to attendperiodic exam within 30 daysfrom the expiration date, theMedical Service Provider will

issue a “non-qualified” status.

Exit Exam: Refer to Exit ExamDetermination to assess if an exitexam is necessary. If required,employee is assisted by Health

& Safety Representative incontacting Medical Service

Provider to schedule exit exam.

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Construction Services DivisionHAZWOPER & Respirator Preassignment Baseline Exam Process

All Construction Services Division employees hired:(a) with an initial assignment to work at a

OSHA HAZWOPER site whose workduties require passing a physical exam or

(b) into a position that requires an essential jobfunction of wearing a respirator, will receive

a job offer contingent upon passing apreassignment baseline site-specific physical exam.

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The site Health & Safety Representative will call theMedical Service Provider to coordinate the exam

appointment for new HAZWOPER/respirator employees,requesting a temporary work release

as part of exam protocol.

Employees receives WorkCare Medical HistoryQuestionnaire and appointment protocol fax

from Health & Safety Representative.

Employee attends exam, fasting, with paperworkcompleted. A temporary clearance to begin work(good for 14 days) is issued to the employee from

the clinic physician at time of exam.

The Medical Service Provider faxes the final clearancewithin 5 working days to the Health & Safety

Representative.

If there are work restrictions, an evaluationwill be made to see if an alternative job is

available. If none, the offer will be terminatedand the individual will be released.

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Exit Exam Determination

Isemployeein Medical

SurveillanceProgram

Now?

Reasonfor exit

from MedicalSurveillance

?

Termination Job Change Lay-Off

End ofspecial project

with specific screeningrequirements

?

Examwithinpast 6months

?

StopExit Exam.

(Complete within30 days of lastday worked.)

Examwithinpast 6months

?

Lay-Offover

30 days?

Upon return towork, notify

Medical ServiceProvider of any

changes in healthstatus.

Exit specialprojectmedicalscreen

Yes No Yes No Yes No

Note:

Exit exams from Medical Service Provider or previous employer may be used for review as a URS Corporation baseline exam ifcompleted within the past 3 months. A WorkCare Medical History Questionnaire is completed by the employee and submitted witha copy of the previous exam for physician review and approval.

No Exam

Yes

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ExitExam

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StopExit

Exam

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Exam Follow Up Procedures

Typeof Exam

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Medical Surveillance Exam Clearances

If Health Status Medical Reportlists new “limitations”, MedicalService Provider will notify (call

and fax) the CorporateOccupational Health Specialist whowill consult with site supervisionto determine if alternative safe job

placement is available.

Periodic, Exit, orProject Specific

Health Status Medical Reportmailed by Medical ServiceProvider to Health & Safety

Representative within 5-14 days.

Preassignment Baseline Exam

Temporary work clearanceissued to employee by local clinicexamining physician at time of

exam, good for 14 days.

All baseline exam Health StatusMedical Reports to be faxed andmailed by Medical Service Providerto Health & Safety Representative

within 5 days.

Medical Service Provider physicianmails exam results letter to

employee at home address within30 days of exam.

Baseline Exam

Billing

Medical Service Providerissues Health Status MedicalReport following each exam.

Medical Service Providermails exam invoice to site

Health & Safety Representative.

Health & Safety Representativewill approve invoice, add chargenumber, and forward to Accounts

Payable.

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FIELD FIRST AID KIT SUPPLY LIST

Attachment 24-9

• Portable, plastic or metal, water resistance first aid kit, with handle • Bloodborne pathogens personal protective equipment kit (minimum requirements

are latex gloves and CPR shield) • First aid manual • Ace bandage 3" • Assorted band aids • Sterile gauze pads 4" x 4" • Sterile non-stick gauze pads 2" x 3" • Paper tape (hypo-allergenic) • Burn ointment (for minor burns, use after cold water soak) • Antibiotic ointment (Neosporin or generic) • Alcohol prep pads • Iodine prep pads (if not allergic to iodine, use after soap and water wash for

bloodborne exposure) • Ice pack • Gauze roll 2" • Butterfly strips (wound closure) • Tweezers (one use, disposable) • Temperature strips • Flashlight • Triangular bandage • Bandage scissors • Sterile normal saline eye wash, 4 ounce bottle • Ammonia inhalant ampoules • Insect sting relief wipes or spray

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SAFETY MANAGEMENT STANDARD Noise and Hearing Conservation

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1. Applicability

This procedure applies to URS Corporation facilities and field operations where URS Corporation personnel may encounter noise exposures that may exceed 85 dBA as an 8 hour Time Weighted Average.


The purpose of this procedure is to protect employees from hazardous noise exposures and to prevent hearing loss.

3. Implementation

Office/Lab locations: High noise is unlikely to be encountered at URS offices, however, if applicable, the implementation of this program is the responsibility of the Office Manager.

Field Activities: Implementation of this program is the responsibility of the Project Manager.

4. Requirements

A. General

The use of hearing protectors in any location where powered or motorized equipment or any other noise source could reasonably be expected to exceed 85 dBA. Use of hearing protectors may only be discontinued when noise levels are verified to be less than 85 dBA through a properly conducted noise survey. Whenever information indicates that any employee’s exposure may equal or exceed an 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels, the project manager or location manager will be responsible to enforce the proper use of hearing protectors.

B. Hearing Protectors

1. Require that at least two (2) types of hearing protectors are available to employees free of charge, preferably a plug and a muff type.

2. Minimum Noise Reduction Ratings (NRR)

Hearing protectors issued must have the following minimum NRR: Ear Plug Muffs 29 dBA 27 dBA

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3. Require that hearing protectors are used and thus effectively protect hearing.

C. Noise Surveys

1. Noise surveys must be conducted in a manner that reasonably reflects the exposure of the affected employees. Surveys must be conducted under the supervision of a URS Safety Program Representative.

2. Sound level meters and audio dosimeters used to determine employee exposure to noise sources must be Type II (accurate to within +/- 2 dBA), operated in “slow” response, on the “A” scale, and be calibrated to factory guidelines (including periodic factory recalibration).

D. Noise Controls

Eliminate noise sources to the extent possible. Examples of controls that must be considered follow:

1. Addition or replacement of mufflers on motorized equipment.

2. Addition of mufflers to air exhausts on pneumatic equipment.

3. Following equipment maintenance procedures to lubricate dry bearings.

4. Isolation of loud equipment with newer and quieter models.

E. Audiometric Exams

1. Tests

Details on the medical surveillance program (including audiometric testing) are included in SMS 24.

Audiometric tests shall be performed by a person meeting OSHA’s 1910.95 (g)(3)’s definition. Within 6 months of an employee’s first exposure at or above the action level, a valid baseline audiogram shall be established against which subsequent audiograms can be compared. Testing to establish a baseline audiogram shall be preceded by 14 hours without exposure to noise. Hearing protectors may be used as a substitute for the requirement that

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baseline audiogram shall be preceded by 14 hours without exposure to workplace noise. The medical surveillance provider shall notify employees of the need to avoid high levels of non-occupational noise exposure during the 14-hour period immediately preceding the audiometric examination. For multi-year projects, an annual audiogram shall be obtained for each employee exposed at or above an 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels.

Each employee’s annual audiogram shall be compared to that employee’s baseline audiogram to determine if the audiogram is valid and if there is a standard threshold shift (STS). If the annual audiogram shows that an employee has suffered a standard threshold shift, the employer will obtain a retest within 30 days and consider the results in assessing an STS as the annual audiogram. The audiologist, otolaryngologist, or physician shall review problem audiograms and shall determine whether there is a need for further evaluation. If an STS has occurred, the medical surveillance provider will notify the employee within 21 days of the determination.

2. Standard Threshold Shifts

If an employee’s test results show a confirmed STS, their hearing protection will be evaluated and refitted, and a medical evaluation may be required.

F. Training

Verify that each employee who must work in a noisy environment is current on the required Hearing Conservation Training. Training must include the following topics:

1. The effects of noise on hearing.

2. The purpose of hearing protectors.

3. The advantages and disadvantages of various types of hearing protectors.

4. The attenuation of various types of hearing protection.

5. The selection, fitting, care, and use of hearing protectors.

6. The purpose of audiometric testing.

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7. An explanation of the audiometric testing procedure.



1. Noise surveys, when applicable.

2. Training Records.

B. File noise surveys, when applicable, in the Project Safety File:

6. Resources

A. U.S. OSHA Standard – Occupational noise exposure – 29 CFR 1910.95

B. U.S. OSHA Construction Standard – Occupational noise exposure – 29 CFR 1926.52

C. U.S. OSHA Technical Links - Noise and Hearing Conservation

D. American Industrial Hygiene Association: The Occupational Environment – Its Evaluation and Control, Chapter 20. Fairfax, VA: 1997

E. National Hearing Conservation Association web site

F. URS SMS 24 Medical Screening and Surveillance

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SAFETY MANAGEMENT STANDARD Work Over Water

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1. Applicability

This procedure applies to URS projects where personnel will work above or immediately adjacent to water where a drowning hazard exists. Refer to SMS 053, “Marine Safety and Boat Operations.”


This procedure is intended to protect employees from drowning while working above or adjacent to water.

3. Implementation


4. Requirements

A. Review the project in the planning phase to determine if any work will occur above or immediately adjacent to water where a drowning hazard exists. In general, a risk of drowning (ROD) is present when:

1. Employees perform work on or under bridges without constant protection from falling into the water, or

2. Working surfaces at riverbanks slope so steeply that an employee could slip or fall into the water when no portable protection (like roping off) is used.

NOTE: Employees working on or under bridges who are constantly protected by guardrail systems, nets, or body belt/harness systems are deemed to be adequately protected from the danger of drowning and are not required to wear life jackets or buoyant work vests.

B. If any activities pose a risk of drowning do the following during the activity:

1. Provide employees with an approved (USCG for U.S. operations) life jacket or buoyant work vest. Employees should inspect life jackets or work vests daily before use for defects. Do not use defective jackets or vests.

2. Post ring buoys with at least 90 feet (27 meters) of line next to the work area. If the work area is large, post extra buoys 200 feet (60 meters) or less from each other.

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3. Provide at least one life saving skiff, immediately available at locations where employees are working over or adjacent to water. Require that the skiff is in the water and capable of being launched by one person and is equipped with both motor and oars.

4. Designate at least one employee on site to respond to water emergencies and operate the skiff at times when there are employees above water.

a. If the designated skiff operator is not within visual range of the water, provide him or her with a radio or provide some form of communication to inform them of an emergency.

b. Designated employee should be able to reach a victim in the water within three to four minutes.

5. Require that at least one employee trained in CPR and first aid is on site during work activities.


Records required in the Project Safety File:

Copy of the fall protection plan designed for work activities – (as necessary)

6. Resources

A. U.S. OSHA Standard - Working Over or Near Water - 29 CFR 1926.106

B. U.K. - (Health, Safety & Welfare) Regulations

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Safety Management Standard Personal Protective Equipment

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1. Applicability

This program applies to URS Corporation laboratory and field operations where the use of Personal Protective equipment (PPE) is warranted. Refer to SMS 42, “Respiratory Protection”, for respiratory hazards. Hearing Protection issues are additionally addressed in SMS 26, “Noise and Hearing Conservation.”


This procedure provides information on recognizing those conditions that require personal protective equipment as will as selecting personal protective equipment for hazardous activities.

3. Implementation

Shop/Lab Locations - Implementation of this program is the responsibility of the Office Manager.


4. Requirements

A. Perform hazard assessments for those work activities that are likely to require the use of PPE.

1. Use Attachment 29-1 to perform the assessment.

2. Reevaluate completed hazard assessments when the job changes.

B. Eliminate the hazards identified in Attachment 29-1, if possible, through engineering or administrative controls.

C. Select PPE that will protect employees if hazards cannot be eliminated.

1. See Attachment 29-1 for recommended PPE.

2. Review Material Safety Data Sheets for chemicals used for PPE recommendations.

3. If needed, consult with the URS Health and Safety Representative for assistance in selecting PPE.

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D. Provide required PPE to employees free of charge (excluding in some instances components of standard work attire such as steel-toed boots), assuring that it fits properly giving them a choice if more than one type is available.

E. Whenever a hazard is recognized, and PPE is required, the employees will be provided with the appropriate PPE. However, when a PPE is not required, and the employee selects to wear his or her own PPE, the project manager shall ensure that the employee is properly trained in the fitting, donning, doffing, cleaning, and maintenance of his or her employee owned equipment.

F. Conduct and document employee training.

1. Train all employees who are required to wear PPE.

2. Require that training includes:

a. When PPE is necessary to be worn.

b. What PPE is necessary.

c. How to properly don, doff, adjust and wear PPE.

d. Limitations of PPE

e. Proper care, maintenance, useful life and disposal of PPE.

3. Training must be conducted before PPE is assigned.

4. Refresher training is needed when:

a. New types of PPE are assigned to the worker.

b. Worker cannot demonstrate competency in PPE use.

5. Keep written records of the employees trained and type of training provided, including the date of training.

G. Maintain Protective Equipment

1. Check personal protective equipment for damage, cracks, and wear prior to each use. Replace or repair equipment not found in good condition.

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2. Wash off contaminated protective equipment with water and mild soap, if necessary, to prevent degradation of the equipment.

H. Periodically inspect worksites where employees are using personal protective equipment, using Attachment 29-2.

1. Field activities – inspect work sites at least monthly.

2. Office locations – inspect work sites semi-annually.

5.0 Documentation Summary

A. Records required in the Project Safety File:

1. Completed Hazard Assessment Certification Forms (Attachment 29-1)

2. Completed Personal Protective Equipment Inspection Sheet (Attachment 29-2)

3. Documentation of employee training.

B. Records required in the Laboratory Safety Filing System:

1. Completed Hazard Assessment Certification Forms (Attachment 29-1)

2. Completed Personal Protective Equipment Inspection Sheet (Attachment 29-2)

3. Documentation of employee training.

6.0 Resources

A. U.S. OSHA Standards - Personal Protective Equipment -29CFR 1910 Subpart I (http://www.osha-slc.gov/SLTC/lead/index.html)

B. U.S. OSHA Construction Standard - Personal Protective Equipment –29 CFR 1926 Subpart E (http://www.osha-slc.gov/OshStd_toc/OSHA_Std_toc_1926_SUBPART_E.html)

C. U.S. OSHA Technical Links - Personal Protective Equipment (http://www.osha-slc.gov/SLTC/personalprotectiveequipment/index.html)

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D. Australian Standards SAA HB9-1994 - Occupational Personal Protection

E. American National Standards Institute, ANSI Z89.1-1986, Protective Headwear (http://www.ansi.org/cat_top.html)

F. American National Standards Institute, ANSI Z87.1 - 1989, Eye and Face Protection (http://www.ansi.org/cat_top.html)

G. American National Standards Institute, ANSI Z41.1 - 1991, Foot Protection (http://www.ansi.org/cat_top.html)

H. SMS 40 - Fall Protection

I. Attachment 29-1 Hazard Assessment Form

J. Attachment 29-2 PPE Inspection Form

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SAFETY MANAGEMENT STANDARD Sanitation

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1. Applicability

This procedure applies to URS field operations.


The purpose of this program is to provide employees on field assignments with appropriate personal hygiene facilities, including toilets, wash rooms and eating facilities, and to protect employees from unsanitary conditions.

3. Implementation


4. Requirements

A. Arrange for the installation of adequate toilet and wash facilities during the planning stage of field projects. Note: Mobile crews having transportation readily available to nearby toilet facilities need not be provided with facilities.

1. Provide job sites without sanitary sewer with one of the following:

a. Privies (where their use will not contaminate ground or surface water).

b. Chemical toilets.

c. Combustion toilets.

2. Provide toilets for employees of each sex at field sites according to the following ratio:

Number of Employees

Minimum # of water closets (1)

1 - 15 1 16 - 25 2 36 - 55 3 56 - 80 4 81 - 110 5

111 - 150 6 Over 150 (2)

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Footnote (1) where toilet facilities will not be used by women, urinals may be provided instead of the minimum specified. Footnote (2) 1 additional fixture for each additional 40 employees.

B. Provide a means for washing hands next to toilet areas.

C. Arrange for fresh potable water to be available.

1. Fixed Facilities

Require backflow prevention devices, testing and administrative controls to be used for all potable water supply branches.

2. Field Sites

a. Require an adequate supply of potable water to be available.

b. Water containers must be tightly closed and marked as to the contents. Containers must have a tap and be refilled daily.

D. Maintain existing toilet and wash facilities.

1. Maintain toilets and toilet area in good repair and in a clean and sanitary condition.

2. Provide paper towels and soap or other suitable sanitizing material for washing hands.

3. Locate hand-washing facilities next to or near toilets.

E. Maintain availability and cleanliness of drinking water.

1. Maintain backflow devices in a sanitary condition.

2. Water coolers and water dispensers are to be kept in a sanitary condition and filled only with potable water.

3. Provide fountain-type dispensers or one-use cups at each water dispenser.

F. Maintain lunchrooms in a clean condition.

1. Require microwave ovens to be used for food only.

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2. Require refrigerators that are designated for food storage to be used for food only.

3. Do not allow workers to eat or store foods in areas where toxic materials are handled or stored.

4. Periodically clean lunchrooms.

G. Manage waste generated on site.

1. Release sanitary sewage into sanitary sewer lines or to other proper disposal channels.

2. Do not discharge hazardous waste into the sanitary sewer or storm sewer system.

3. Collect garbage and trash daily.

a. Garbage containers located outside buildings should have lids and remained closed. Transport garbage offsite at least weekly.

b. At remote field sites where bears and similar wild animals are a hazard, remove garbage from the site daily (do not let garbage remain on site overnight).

H. Prevent pests and vermin from multiplying on site. Eliminate unsanitary conditions that propagate insects or vermin.

I. Inspect work sites using checksheet provided as Attachment 30-1 for compliance at the beginning of the project and mid -project.


File completed inspection sheets in the Project Safety File.

6. Resources

A. U.S. OSHA Construction Standard - Sanitation - 29 CFR 1926.51 (http://www.osha-slc.gov/OshStd_data/1926_0051.html)

B. U.S. OSHA General Industry Standard - Sanitation - 29 CFR 1910.141 (http://www.osha-slc.gov/OshStd_data/1910_0141.html)

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C. National Interim Primary Drinking Water Regulations 40 CFR 141 (http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/cfr/waisidx_99/40cfr141_99.html)

D. Attachment 30-1 - Sanitation Inspection Checksheet

E. Queensland Workplace Health and Safety - Code of Practice for Construction Project Amenities

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SAFETY MANAGEMENT STANDARD Fall Protection

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1. Applicability

This procedure applies to URS facilities and field operations where personnel could be exposed to fall hazards of 6 feet (2 meters) or greater.


The purpose of this procedure is to provide criteria for the recognition and control of fall hazards.

3. Implementation

Facilities - Implementation of this procedure is the responsibility of the Office Manager.

Field Activities – Implementation of this procedure is the responsibility of the Project Manager.

4. Requirements

A. Training

1. Designate a competent person to provide training in fall hazard recognition to each employee who may be exposed to falls. The competent person must be qualified in the following areas:

a. The nature of fall hazards in the work area.

b. The correct procedures for erecting, maintaining, disassembling, and inspecting the fall protection systems to be used.

c. The use and operation of guardrail, personal fall arrest, safety net, warning line, and safety monitoring systems, controlled access zones, and other protection to be used.

d. The role of each employee in the safety monitoring system, when used.

e. The limitations on the use of mechanical equipment during the performance of roofing work on low-sloped roofs.

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f. The correct procedures for the handling and storage of equipment and materials and the erection of overhead protection.

g. The role of employees in fall protection plans.

h. The standards contained in 29 CFR 1926 Subpart M.

2. Prepare a written certification record which includes the name of the employee trained, the date(s) of training, and the signature of the person who conducted the training.

3. Provide retraining when one of the following situations occur:

a. Changes in the workplace render previous training obsolete.

b. Changes in the types of fall protection systems or equipment to be used render previous training obsolete.

c. Inadequacies in affected employee’s knowledge or use of fall protection systems or equipment indicate that the employee has not retained the requisite understanding or skill.

B. Fall Protection – General

Ensure that one or more of the fall protection/prevention systems outlined in this procedure is provided at all locations where fall hazards of 6 feet (2 meters) or greater exist. These locations include, but are not limited to, excavations, unprotected elevations, ladders, scaffolds, floor holes, wall openings, formwork, rebar tying, and all other locations and operations where potential fall hazards exist.

C. Guardrail Systems

1. Provide guardrail systems, when feasible, at all locations where a fall hazard of 6 feet (2 meters) or greater exists. Where guardrail systems are impractical, an alternative form of fall protection as outlined elsewhere in this procedure must be provided.

2. Require that guardrail systems meet the following criteria:

a. Toprails must be installed 42 inches (1.1 meters) above the walking/working surface and be capable of withstanding, without failure, a minimum force of 200 pounds (91 Kg) in

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any outward or downward direction with no more than 3 inches (7.6 cm) of deflection.

b. Midrails must be installed 21 inches (53 cm) above the walking/working surface and be capable of withstanding, without failure, a minimum force of 150 pounds (68 Kg) in any outward or downward direction.

c. Posts must be spaced not more than 8 feet (2.5 meters) apart on centers.

3. Require that there are no openings more than 19 inches (48 cm) wide in any guardrail system.

4. Do not use plastic or steel banding as toprail or midrail.

5. Provide toprails and midrails of at least one-quarter inch (6 mm) nominal thickness or diameter, and smoothly surfaced to prevent cuts and punctures.

6. Flag the toprail with high-visibility material when using wire rope for toprails.

7. Erect guardrails on all sides when using guardrail systems around holes.

8. When guardrails are used around holes that are used for access, such as ladderways, provide a gate or offset the guardrail so that a person cannot walk directly into the hole.

9. When guardrails are used at hoisting areas, place a chain, gate, or removable guardrail section across the access point when hoisting operations are not taking place.

10. Provide guardrail systems at all locations above dangerous equipment, whether 6 feet (2 meters) or not.

11. Provide guardrails at all wall openings where the outside bottom edge of the opening is 6 feet (2 meters) or more above lower levels and the inside bottom edge of the wall opening is less than 39 inches (1 meter) above the walking/working surface.

12. Erect guardrail systems on all unprotected sides or edges of ramps and runways when such systems are used.

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D. Personal Fall Arrest Systems

1. Provide and require the proper use of personal fall arrest systems on all unprotected elevations 6 feet (2 meters) or more above a lower level. Where these systems are impractical, an alternative form of fall protection as outlined elsewhere in this procedure must be provided.

2. All aspects of personal fall protections systems must be designed, installed, and used under the supervision of a qualified person.

3. Maintain a safety factor of at least 2 in all components of a personal fall protection system.

4. Safety belts (body belts) are prohibited.

5. Use only full body harnesses, shock-absorbing lanyards, lifelines, and anchorage points which meet the following criteria:

a. Body harness design and construction must meet the specifications set forth in 29 CFR 1926.500-.503.

b. All snaphooks must be of the locking type.

c. Ropes and webbing used in lanyards, lifelines, and body harnesses must be made of synthetic fibers.

d. The attachment point (dee-ring) of a body harness must be located in the center of the wearer’s back near shoulder level, or above the wearer’s head.

e. Horizontal lifelines must be designed, installed, and used under the supervision of a qualified person; be capable of supporting at least 5,000 pounds (2,270 Kg) per employee attached; and maintain a safety factor of at least 2.

f. Lanyards and vertical lifelines must have a minimum breaking strength of 5,000 pounds (2,270 Kg).

g. Self-retracting lifelines and lanyards which limit free fall to 2 feet (60 cm) or less must be capable of sustaining a minimum tensile load of 3000 pounds (1,360 Kg) in the fully extended position.

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h. Self-retracting lifelines and lanyards which do not limit free fall to 2 feet (60 cm) or less, ripstitch, and other shock-absorbing lanyards must be capable of sustaining a minimum tensile load of 5,000 pounds (2,270 Kg) in the fully extended position.

i. Anchorage points for personal fall protection systems must be independent of any anchorage point being used to support or suspend platforms and must be capable of supporting at least 5,000 pounds (2,270 Kg) per employee attached.

6. Inspect all fall protection components for wear, damage, and deterioration prior to each use.

7. Require employees to be familiar with the fitting and donning of body harnesses; proper tie-off techniques, and suitable anchorage points.

8. Instruct employees to rig fall protection such that they can neither free fall more than 6 feet (2 meters), nor contact any lower level.

9. Never tie off to guardrail systems or hoists.

10. Require employees to remain tied off 100% of the time at or above 6 feet (2 meters) by means of horizontal lifelines, vertical lifelines, a double lanyard system, or other suitable means.

11. Remove from service any component of a personal fall protection system that has been subjected to impact loading and do not use again until inspected by a competent person and determined to be undamaged and suitable for reuse.

12. Make provisions for the prompt rescue of personnel in the event of a fall, or require that employees are capable of self-rescue.

13. Provide separate vertical lifelines for each employee using a vertical lifeline. 5/8-inch (16 mm) nylon rope is recommended for lifeline use.

14. Protect lifelines against cuts and abrasions.

15. Use rope grabs to attach to vertical lifelines – never use knots.

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E. Safety Net Systems

1. Provide safety net systems at locations where a fall hazard of 6 feet (2 meters) or greater exists, and other forms of fall protection are not feasible. Where safety net systems are impractical, an alternative form of fall protection as outlined elsewhere in this procedure must be provided.

2. Require that safety net systems meet the criteria set forth in 29 CFR 1926.500 -.503.

3. Install safety nets as close as possible under the walking/working surface on which employees are working, but never more than 30 feet (9 meters) below this level.

4. Require that the potential fall area from the walking/working surface to the net is unobstructed.

5. Install safety nets with enough clearance under them to prevent contact with the surface or structures below when subjected to an impact force equal to the drop test specified below.

6. Extend the outer edge of the net 8 feet (2.5 meters) from the edge of the working surface when the vertical distance from the working level to the net is 5 feet (1.5 meters) or less.

7. Extend the outer edge of the net 10 feet (3 meters) from the edge of the working surface when the vertical distance from the working level to the net is 5 feet to 10 feet (1.5 to 3 meters).

8. Extend the outer edge of the net 13 feet (4 meters) from the edge of the working surface when the vertical distance from the working level to the net is greater than 10 feet (3 meters).

9. Conduct a drop test of the safety net after installation and before being used as a fall protection system; whenever relocated; after major repair; and at 6-month intervals if left in one place.

10. Conduct the drop test by dropping a 400 pound (180 Kg) sandbag, 30 inches (76 cm) in diameter, into the net from at least 42 inches (107 cm) above the highest walking/working level at which employees are exposed to a fall.

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11. Inspect safety nets at least once a week, and after any occurrence which could affect the integrity of the system, for wear, damage, and deterioration. Remove defective nets and components from service.

12. Remove all materials, scrap, equipment, and tools which have fallen into the net as soon as possible, but at least before the next work shift.

F. Hole Covers

1. Provide covers in roadways and vehicle aisles that are capable of supporting at least twice the maximum axle load of the largest vehicle expected to cross over the cover.

2. Provide walking/working surface hole covers that are capable of supporting at least twice the weight of employees, equipment, and materials that may be imposed on the cover at any one time.

3. Secure covers at the time of installation to prevent displacement by the wind, equipment, or employees.

4. Color code or mark all hole covers with the word "HOLE" or "COVER" to provide warning of the hazard.

G. Safety Monitoring Systems, Warning Line Systems, and Controlled Access Zones.

Consult the local URS Health and Safety Representative or URS Health and Safety Manager prior to performing any roofing, overhand bricklaying, leading edge, or other elevated work which may require the use of one or more of these systems.

H. Protection from Falling Objects

1. Install toeboards along the edge of the overhead walking/working surface.

2. Require that toeboards are a minimum of 3 ½ inches (9 cm) in height; that they are capable of withstanding at least 50 pounds (22 Kg) of force applied in any downward or outward direction; and that there is no more than ¼ inch (6 mm) clearance between the toeboard and the walking/working surface.

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3. Install paneling or screening from the top of the toeboard to the top rail or midrail when tools, equipment, or materials are piled higher than the top of the toeboard.

4. Provide sidewalk sheds or canopies as appropriate. See SMS 11, "Demolition".

5. Documentation Summary Place in the Project Safety Files:

A. Competent Person Qualifications.

B. Employee Training Documents.

6. Resources

A. U.S. OSHA Standard - Fall Protection - 29 CFR 1926, Subpart M

B. U.S. OSHA Technical Links - Fall Protection

C. U.K. - Construction (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations

D. ANSI A10.11-1971

E. ANSI 1264.1

F. Australian Standards AS/N25 1891.1 to .3 - Industrial Fall-Arrest Systems and Devices

G. Queensland Workplace Health and Safety - Advisory Standard for Falls From Heights

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1. Applicability

This program defines responsibilities and procedures and is applicable to URS operations that may require the use of respiratory protection including Immediately Dangerous to Life and Health (IDLH) and emergency conditions. This program also addresses the voluntary use of respirators.


The purpose of this procedure is to protect those employees performing operations for which exposures can not be controlled by use of conventional engineering or administrative controls and prior to establishing a negative air exposure assessment, and to require that respiratory protective equipment is selected, used, maintained, and stored in accordance with acceptable practices.

3. Implementation

Laboratory/Office/Shop Locations - Implementation of this program is the responsibility of the Office Manager.


Program Administration- URS Health and Safety Director is responsible for the development and annual review of this program.

URS Health and Safety Program Representatives are responsible to:

•= Assist responsible employees in the implementation of the program.

•= Assessing local compliance with the program.

4. Requirements

A. Determine if respirators are needed or going to be used for hazardous jobs before assigning that job to an employee.

1. If the determination is that a potential for respiratory hazards exists with any portion of that job activity then, complete Attachment 42-1.

2. Contact a URS Health and Safety Program Representative if any of the questions in Attachment 42-1 are checked "yes."

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3. Follow instructions in Attachment 42-2 for employees who wish to voluntarily use dust masks.

4. Follow all the requirements of this procedure for employees who wish to voluntarily use tight-fitting (e.g., air purifying) respirators.

5. Required respirators will be paid for by URS and will be provided without cost to the employee.

B. Select the proper respirator for the job.

1. For those jobs identified in Attachment 42-1, contact a URS Health and Safety Program Representative for assistance in respirator selection.

2. Contact a URS Health and Safety Program Representative for follow up if there are any problems implementing the recommendations made.

C. Require employees who will use respirators to be medically qualified before fit testing and assigning them a respirator.

1. For program details, refer to SMS 24, Medical Screening and Surveillance.

2. Require that employees have a current and accurate Medical Surveillance form (Attachment 24-2)

3. Obtain a copy of the employee’s Health Status Medical Report from the Health and Safety Representative. The consulting occupational physician of the medical service provider following each work related examination issues the Health Status Medical Report. Employees cannot be assigned respirators unless they are medically cleared for respirator use.

D. Require respirator users to receive appropriate training.

1. All respirator users must be trained:

a. Before they are assigned a respirator.

b. Annually thereafter.

c. Whenever a new hazard or job is introduced.

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d. Whenever employees fail to demonstrate proper use or knowledge.

2. Training must address, at a minimum, the following:

a. Why the respirator is necessary, and what conditions can make the respirator ineffective.

b. What the limitations and capabilities of the respirators are.

c. How to use respirators effectively in emergency situations.

d. How to inspect, put on and remove, and check the seals of the respirator.

e. What the respirator maintenance and storage procedures are.

f. How to recognize medical signs and symptoms that may limit or prevent effective use of the respirator.

E. Require respirator users to be fit tested.

1. Any employee who has been assigned a reusable respirator must be fit tested on an annual basis (no more than one year may elapse between fit tests), or when the employee is assigned a respirator of a different make, type or size from that previously tested.

2. Fit testing can be performed by contract or in house personnel.

3. Obtain a signed written copy of the fit test results. The fit test results should include:

a. Employee's name and social security number.

b. Respirator brand, model and size fitted for.

c. Date fit tested.

d. Method of fit testing used.

e. Name and signature of fit tester.

f. Statement that fit test protocol met the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.134.

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g. Manufacturer and serial number of fit testing apparatus.

A fit test results form is available at Attachment 42-5.

F. Provide qualified employees with respirator(s) and adequate amounts of parts and cartridges.

1. Assign employees whose duties require respirators their own respirator for which they have been fit tested.

2. Provide special eyeglass inserts designed for the respirator if an employee must wear eyeglasses with a full facepiece respirator. Contact lenses may be worn when wearing a full facepiece respirator.

G. Require respirators to be used properly.

1. Prohibit facial hair where the respirator-sealing surface meets the wearer's face.

2. Require employees to perform a positive and negative fit check every time the respirator is put on.

3. Employees will leave the area where respirators are being used:

a. Before removing the facepiece for any reason.

b. To change cartridges.

c. If any of the following is detected:

1. Vapor or gas breakthrough.

2. Leakage around the facepiece.

3. Changes in breathing resistance.

4. Use cartridges with End of Service Life Indicators or determine the respirator cartridge changeout schedule. See Attachment 42-4 for Guidance.

H. Require respirators to be cleaned and stored properly.

1. Clean and disinfect respirators after each use.

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2. Store respirators in a plastic bag or case and in a clean location.

3. Inspect respirators before use and after each cleaning.

I. Address issues associated with special use respirators self-contained breathing apparatus; air supply respirators; emergency use respirators).

1. Self Contained Breathing Apparatus

Inspect self-contained breathing apparatus and other emergency use respirators monthly and after each use in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.

2. Air Supplied Respirators

a. Air used for atmosphere-supplying respirators must meet or exceed the requirements for Type 1 - Grade D breathing air. Never use oxygen.

1. A certificate of analysis must accompany bottled air.

2. Compressors used to supply breathing air must:

i. Prevent entry of contaminated air into the air supply.

ii. Minimize moisture content. iii. Have suitable in-line sorbent beds and filter to

provide appropriate air quality. iv. Have a high carbon monoxide alarm that

sounds at 10 ppm.

b. Couplings on air hose lines must be incompatible with other gas systems.

J. Require follow up training and medical surveillance to be provided as directed.

1. Provide follow-up physical examinations as directed by the SMS 24-3, Medical Screening and Surveillance Exam Protocol table.

2. Provide follow-up physicals as directed by the Regional Medical Surveillance Administrator.

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3. Provide annual refresher training.

4. Provide annual fit testing.


A. Laboratory

1. File these records in the Laboratory Safety Filing System

a. Completed forms:

1. "Identifying When A Respirator Is Needed" - Attachment 42-1; and,

2. "Respirator Standard Operating Procedure" - Attachment 42-3.;

b. Employee Health Status Medical Report includes clearance for respirator use.

c. Employee Fit Test Records; and,

d. Employee Respirator Training Records.

2. Send a copy of the following records to the Regional Health and Safety Manager:

a. Completed "Voluntary Use of Respirators" form - Attachment 42-2.

b. Employee Fit Test Records.

c. Employee Respirator Training Records.

B. Field

1. File these records in the Project Health and Safety File:

a. Completed forms:

1. "Identifying When A Respirator Is Needed" - Attachment 42-1; and,

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2. "Respirator Standard Operating Procedure" - Attachment 42-3.

3. Employee Health Status Medical Report includes clearance for respirator use.;

4. Employee Fit Test Records; and,

5. Employee Respirator Training Records.

2. Send a copy of the following records to the Regional Health and Safety Manager:

a. Completed "Voluntary Use of Respirators" form - Attachment 42-2;.

b. Employee Fit Test Records; and,

c. Employee Respirator Training Records.

6. Resources

A. U.S. OSHA Standard - Respiratory Protection - 29 CFR 1910.134

B. U.S OSHA Technical Links - Respiratory Protection

C. ANSI Z88.6, Respirator Use – Physical Qualifications for Personnel, Current Revision

D. ANSI Z88.2, Respiratory Protection, Current Revision

E. 3M Cartridge Service Life Interactive Program

F. Australian Standards AS/N25 1715 - 1994. Selection, Use, and Maintenance of Respiratory Protection Devices

G. Australian Standards HB9-1994. Occupational Personal Protection

H. AIHA, The Occupational Environment - Its Evaluation and Control The following documents are PDF files which must be read with Adobe Reader:

I. NIOSH Respirator Decision Logic

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J. NIOSH Guide to Industrial Respiratory Protection

K. Attachment 42-1 - Identifying When a Respirator is Needed

L. Attachment 42-2 - Voluntary Use of Respirators

M. Attachment 42-3 - Respirator Standard Operating Procedure

N. Attachment 42-4 - Respiratory Cartridge Change Schedule

O. Attachment 42-5 - Fit Test Results Form

P. Medical Screening and Surveillance Program - SMS 24

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URS Corporation Health & Safety ProgramRESPIRATOR STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE

Job Task Reviewed: Date Reviewed: Task Reviewed by:

ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES

1. All respirator users must be medically qualified to use respirators. Point of contact for scheduling isthe Regional Medical Surveillance Administrator.

2. Respirator users must be trained annually in respirator use and fit tested annually.3. Respirator will be used only by the person to whom it was issued.4. Persons using glasses who are required to use a full-face respirator may use contact lenses or

eyeglass inserts designed for the respirator.

GUIDANCE FOR SELECTION OF RESPIRATOR & CARTRIDGES/FILTERS

1. respirators are

currently being issued and used for the following job activity:

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2. The respirator will be equipped with the following cartridges/filters:

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3. Filters are to be changed when the breathing resistance increases.

4. Cartridges are to be changed: or when the

contaminant you are protecting yourself from can be smelled or tasted.

FIT TESTING & FIT CHECKING

1. Fit testing is required annually. To arrange for fit testing call your local safety representative.2. Respirator users will "fit check" the respirator every time the respirator is put on:

• Negative Check - cover filters/cartridges with palms of hands and breath in, leakage should not bedetected around the face seal of the respirator. Do not use if leakage is detected.

• Positive Check - cover the exhalation valve cover with palm of hand and blow out slightly, leakageshould not be detected around the respirator seal.

• For Air Supply Respirators - kink or close off air supply hose and breath in, leakage should not bedetected around the face seal of the respirator.

CLEANING & MAINTENANCE OF RESPIRATOR

1. Clean and disinfect respirator after every use.2. Inspect respirator after every day in use to ensure parts are not missing. Replace missing parts from

stock supply.3. Store clean respirator in labeled plastic bag out of direct sunlight.4. Do not alter respirator in any way.

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URS Corporation Health & Safety ProgramRESPIRATOR CARTRIDGE CHANGE SCHEDULE

A cartridge change schedule must be developed for cartridges or canisters used with airpurifying respirators that do not have an End of Service Life Indicator (ESLI). The purpose ofthis is to prevent contaminants from breaking through the respirator's sorbent cartridge(s), andthereby over-exposing employees. NIOSH has approved ESLIs for only four cartridges orcanisters (mercury vapor, carbon monoxide, ethylene oxide, and hydrogen sulfide). Historicallywe have relied on the warning properties (odor, irritation) of a contaminant to dictate cartridgechange. OSHA no longer allows this as the sole basis for changing respirator cartridges. Indeveloping a change schedule the following factors should be considered:

• Contaminants.

• Concentration.

• Frequency of use (continuously or intermittently throughout the shift).

• Temperature and humidity.

• Work rate.

• The presence of potentially interfering chemicals.

The worst case conditions should be assumed to avoid early breakthrough. This must bedocumented in the project health and safety plan or, in the cases of office or labs, in the sitespecific Respiratory Protection Program.

Sources of Help

Manufacturers

3M has an interactive “Cartridge Service Life” program that can be downloaded for free(http://www.mmm.com/market/safety/ohes2/index.html)

This program will estimate cartridge service life for 3M products against many contaminants.The program does not evaluate the service life against mixtures (multiple contaminants).Because of the complexity in evaluating mixtures, OSHA offers the following guidance:

• When the individual compounds in the mixture have similar breakthrough times (i.e.,within one order of magnitude), service life of the cartridge should be establishedassuming the mixture stream behaves as a pure system of the most rapidly migratingcomponent with the shortest breakthrough time (i.e., sum up the concentration of thecomponents).

• Where the individual compounds in the mixture vary by 2 odors of magnitude or greater,the service life may be based on the contaminant with the shortest breakthrough time.

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Rule of Thumb (“The Occupational Environment - Its Evaluation and Control)

• If the chemical’s boiling point is >70°C and the concentration is less than 200 ppm youcan expect a service life of 8 hours at a normal work rate.

• Service life is inversely proportional to work rate.

• Reducing concentration by a factor of 10 will increase service life by a factor of 5.

• Humidity above 85% will reduce service life by 50 %.

OSHA Interpretation

The OSHA inspection procedures for the respiratory protection standard specifies that wherecontaminant migration is possible, respirator cartridges/canisters should be changed after eachwork shift where exposure occurs unless there is objective data to the contrary (desorptionstudies) showing the performance in the conditions and schedule of use/non-use found in theworkplace.

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1. Applicability

This standard applies to URS operations where employees may be exposed to unacceptable concentrations of hazardous air contaminants.


This standard is intended to assist and provide guidance to URS personnel that need to conduct personal industrial hygiene monitoring

Personal monitoring is to be conducted under the following conditions:

A. Where directed by a site-specific health and safety plan.

B. Where employees are exposed to known or suspected human carcinogens.

C. Where regulations require "initial exposure assessments." The only exception to conducting an "initial exposure assessment" where there is a regulatory requirement to do so is when similar exposure assessments have been conducted under similar site conditions within one year prior to the start of work on the current project.

Retain a copy of the referenced initial exposure assessment and place it in the Project Safety File.

2. Implementation

Laboratory Locations - Implementation of this standard is the responsibility of the Laboratory Manager.

Field Activities - Implementation of this standard is the responsibility of the Project Manager.

3. Requirements

A. Procedures for Personal Industrial Hygiene Monitoring

1. Collect samples using the applicable methodologies established by either NIOSH or OSHA. Require the selected laboratory to utilize the applicable analytical methodologies.

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2. Document personal monitoring activities using a URS Industrial Hygiene Monitoring Form (Attachment 43-1) and require that all Chain of Custody forms are properly completed.

B. Evaluation of Personal Monitoring Results

1. Require that the analytical results be evaluated by a URS Health and Safety Program Representative.

2. Obtain a written evaluation report from the URS Health and Safety Program Representative. If exposures exceed the Action Level and/or Permissible Exposure Limit for the air contaminant(s) of concern, a verbal report is to be made to the Project Manager immediately, and the evaluation report will include required corrective actions.

3. Evaluation reports are to be completed within five working days of the receipt of the analytical results.

C. Communication of Sample Results and Evaluation

1. Provide copies of the evaluation report to the employee(s) monitored and to employees working in the area for whom the exposures could be representative.

2. Provide a copy of the evaluation report and monitoring data to the Medical Surveillance Administrator.

D. Corrective Actions

Implement required corrective actions immediately.


Maintain in the Project Safety File:

A. Calibration data

B. Completed IH Monitoring Form(s)

C. Evaluation Report with sample results

D. Relevant prior initial exposure assessments

E. Provide to affected employees:

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•= Evaluation Report with sample results

F. Provide to the Medical Surveillance Administrator:

•= Evaluation Report with sample results

•= List of employees affected by the sampling

5. Resources

A. OSHA Analytical Methods

B. OSHA Chemical Sampling Information

C. American Industrial Hygiene Association, The Occupational Environment, Its Evaluation and Control.

D. American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists. Air Sampling Instruments for Evaluation of Atmospheric Contaminants.

E. U.K. - 'Control of Substances Hazardous to Health'

F. NIOSH Analytical Methods

G. Attachment 43-1 - IH Monitoring Form

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1. Applicability

This procedure applies to URS operations where personnel perform manual lifting.


The purpose of this procedure is to prevent back injuries to URS personnel.

3. Implementation

Office Locations - Implementation of this procedure is the responsibility of the Office Manager.


4. Requirements

A. Safe Lifting Practices in the Office

1. Require that personnel receive the training described in (C) below.

2. Evaluate all assignments that involve lifting, such as moving boxes of files and paper, computer equipment, and the like to see that the task can be completed without risk of back injury to assigned personnel.

3. Provide material handling devices, such as carts and dollies, to assist in the safe moving of materials.

4. Obtain outside assistance, such as contract movers, if the job cannot be safely accomplished by URS personnel.

5. Require that heavier items are stored on lower shelving units.

B. Safe Lifting Practices in the Field

1. Recognize that field assignments tend to be lifting-intensive, and that URS has a duty to provide the means by which personnel can perform lifting duties without risk of injury.

2. Require that personnel receive the training described in (C) below.

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3. Evaluate all field assignments that involve lifting to see that the tasks can be completed without risk of back injury to assigned personnel.

4. Provide material handling devices, such as carts, dollies, trucks with lift gates, to assist in the safe moving of materials. If required, assign additional personnel to the task.

5. Direct field personnel not to assist in lifting tasks that are normally undertaken by subcontractor personnel.

6. Contact a URS Health and Safety Program Representative when assistance is necessary to evaluate a lifting task that may pose a back injury risk to assigned personnel.

C. Training

1. Require that personnel who may have lifting as part of their duties receive training that includes the following topics:

a. Showing personnel how to avoid unnecessary physical stress and strain.

b. Teaching personnel to become aware of what they can comfortably handle without undue strain.

c. Instructing personnel on the proper use of equipment.

d. Teaching personnel to recognize potential hazards and how to prevent or correct them.

2. This training must be completed prior to an employee being assigned to a task that involves lifting.

D. Office Moves and Relocations

1. Utilize professional movers (who are appropriately insured) to move office furniture such as desks, file cabinets, and bookcases, even if such a move is only between offices or cubicles at a particular location (on-site move).

2. Utilize professional movers for intensive moving of file boxes and other heavy materials.

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E. Material Packaging

1. Use only smaller size (<18") file ("Banker") boxes for file storage, as the larger (>18") boxes are awkward and readily overloaded.

2. Use only smaller coolers for field samples, as the larger coolers are awkward and readily overloaded.


File the following documents in the Office Health and Safety File

•= Training rosters

File the following documents in the Project Health and Safety File

•= Training rosters

6. Resources

A. Work Practices Guide for Manual Lifting, NIOSH

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1. Applicability

This program applies to job activities performed primarily in outdoorenvironments.


The primary goal of this program is to eliminate or reduce illnesses and injuriestransmitted by plants, insects, and animals. Although there are many animalsand insects that are potentially harmful to humans (i.e. bees, spiders, bears, androdents), this safety management standard focuses on four common biologicalhazards: ticks, poison plants, mosquitoes, and snakes.

3. Implementation

The Project Manager, with support from the URS H&S Regional Managers andOccupational Health Specialist, will be responsible for implementation of thisprogram.

4. Requirements

A. Ticks

1. Precautionary Measures

Background information: Ticks do not jump, crawl, or fall onto a person.They are picked up when clothing or hair brushes a leaf or other object thetick is on. Ticks are generally found within three feet of the ground. Oncepicked up, they will crawl until they find a likely site to feed. Often they willfind a spot at the back of the knee, near the hairline, behind the ears, or atpressure points where clothing presses against the skin (underwearelastic, belts, neckline). The best way to prevent tick borne diseases isnot to be bitten by a tick. Ticks can carry a number of diseases including:

• Lyme Disease is an infection caused by the corkscrew-shapedbacteria Borrelia burgdorferi that is transmitted by the bite of deertick (ixodes) and western black-legged ticks. The disease occurs inthe forested areas of North America, Europe, and Asia. Symptomswhich occur 3-30 days following a tick bite include: a spreading‘bulls-eye” rash, fever, fatigue, headache, and joint and muscleaches. Prompt treatment with antibiotics is essential in order toprevent more serious complications that may occur if left untreated.

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• Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever is an infection caused by thebacteria Rickettsia rickettsii. The disease occurs in North, Central,and South America. Other Rickettsia organisms cause diseaseworldwide (Mediterranean, Japan, Africa, North Asia). Symptomswhich occur 2-6 days following a tick bite include: fever, nausea,vomiting, diarrhea, rash, muscle and joint pain. The disease istreated with antibiotics.

• Babesiosis is caused by hemoprotozoan parasites of the genusBabesia. It is transmitted by the ixodid tick. The geographicdistribution is worldwide. Symptoms include fever, chills, fatigue,muscle aches, and an enlarged spleen and liver. The disease istreated with anti-protozoan drugs.

• Ehrlichiosis is caused by several bacteria of the genus Ehrlichiae.The geographic distribution is global, primarily in temperateregions. Symptoms which occur 5-10 days following a tick biteinclude fever, headache, fatigue, muscle aches, nausea, vomiting,diarrhea, confusion, and occasionally a rash. The disease istreated with antibiotics.

a. Avoidance of tick habitats

Whenever possible, persons should avoid entering areas that are likelyto be infested with ticks, particularly in spring and summer whennymphal ticks feed. Ticks favor a moist, shaded environment,especially that provided by leaf litter and low-lying vegetation inwooded, brushy, or overgrown grassy habitat. Both deer and rodenthosts must be abundant to maintain the life cycle of the tick.

b. Personal Protective Equipment

1. Wear light colored clothing or white Tyvek® to allow you to seeticks that are crawling on your clothing.

2. Tuck your pant legs into your socks or boots, wear high rubberboots, or use tape to close the opening where they meet so thatticks cannot crawl up the inside of your pant legs.

3. Wear a hat, tie back long hair.

4. Apply repellents to discourage tick attachment. Repellentscontaining permethrin can be sprayed on boots and clothing andwill last for several days. Repellents containing DEET (n,n-diethyl-

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m-toluamide) can be applied to the skin, but will last only a fewhours before reapplication is necessary. Apply according toEnvironmental Protection Agency guidelines to reduce thepossibility of toxicity.

c. Tick Check

1. Change clothes when you return from an area where ticks may belocated.

2. Shower to wash off any loose ticks.

3. Check your entire body for ticks. Use a hand held or full-lengthmirror to view all parts of your body.

4. Place clothing worn in tick infested areas into the dryer for at least30 minutes in order to kill any ticks.

2. Tick Removal

Because it takes several hours of attachment before microorganisms aretransmitted from the tick to the host, prompt removal of attached orcrawling ticks is an important method of preventing disease. Remember,folklore remedies of tick removal to do not work! Methods such as the useof petroleum jelly or hot matches may actually make matters worse byirritating the tick and stimulating it to release additional saliva orregurgitate gut contents, increasing the chances of transmitting disease.

The best method to remove an attached tick is with a set of fine tippedtweezers.

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a. Use fine-tipped tweezers. When possible, avoid removing ticks withbare hands.

b. Grasp the tick as close to the skin surface as possible and pull upwardwith steady, even pressure. Do not twist or jerk the tick; this maycause the mouthparts to break off and remain in the skin. If thishappens, remove mouthparts with the tweezers.

c. Do not squeeze, crush, or puncture the body of the tick because itsfluids (saliva and gut contents) may contain infectious organisms.

d. After removing the tick, thoroughly disinfect the bite site and wash yourhands with soap and water.

e. Disinfect the tweezers.

f. Save the tick for identification in case you become ill. This may helpthe doctor make an accurate diagnosis. Place the tick in a vial orplastic zip lock bag and put it in the freezer. Write the date of the biteon a piece of paper with a pencil and place it in the bag.

3. Medical Follow-Up

In most circumstances, medical treatment of persons who only have a tickbite is not recommended. However, individuals who are bitten by a tick

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should seek medical attention if any signs and symptoms of tick bornedisease develop over the weeks following the tick bite.

B. Poisonous Plants

1. Background Information

Poison ivy and poison oak plants are the most common cause of allergiccontact dermatitis in North America. These poisonous plants can be ahazard for many various outdoor activities at work, home, and play. Skincontact with the oleoresins (urushiol) from these plants can cause anitchy, red, oozing, blistered rash in sensitive individuals. Oil content in theplants is highest in the spring and summer, however the plants are evenhazardous in the winter when they have dropped their leaves. There arethree types of exposure:

• Direct contact: An initial skin exposure in necessary to “sensitize” theindividual. Subsequent contact in a sensitized person will result in arash appearing within 4 to 48 hours. Approximately 50-70 % of thepopulation is sensitized. Poison plant dermatitis is usuallycharacterized by areas of linear or streaked patches where branchesof the plant brushed the skin.

• Indirect contact: Skin exposure can happen indirectly. Clothing, shoes,tools, personal protective equipment and other items can becontaminated with the oils and maintain potency for months.

• Airborne smoke contact: Never burn poison plants. Droplets of oil canbe carried by smoke and enter the respiratory system causing a severeinternal outbreak.

Poison plant rash is not contagious. Skin contact with blister fluid from anaffected individual will not cause dermatitis in another sensitized person.Scratching the rash can only spread it to other parts of your body if the oil isstill on your skin. After the oil has been washed off or absorbed by the skin,scratching will not spread the rash.

The most distinctive features of poison ivy and poison oak are their leaves,which are composed of three leaflets each and are green in the summer andred in the fall. Both plants also have greenish-white flowers and berries thatgrow in clusters. All parts of these plants are toxic.

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Poison Ivy grows as a small plant, vine, and as ashrub. Leaves always consist of three glossyleaflets.

Poison Oak grows as a shrub or vine. It hasthree leaflets that resemble oak leaves.

Poison Sumac grows as a woody shrub or smalltree from 5 to 25 feet tall. It has 7 to 13 leavesthat grow opposite each other with a leaflet atthe tip.


• The best approach is to learn to identify the plants and avoid them.

• Wear long pants and long sleeves, boots and gloves.

• Barrier skin creams may offer some protection if applied beforecontact.

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• Avoid indirect contact from tools, clothing or other objects that havecome into contact with a crushed or broken plant. Don’t forget to washcontaminated clothing and clean up contaminated equipment.

• If you can wash exposed skin areas within 3-5 minutes with coldrunning water, you may keep the urushiol from penetrating your skin.Proper washing may not be practical in remote areas, but a smallwash-up kit with pre-packaged alcohol-based cleansing tissues can beeffective.

2. Medical Follow-Up

Home treatment: Calamine lotion and an oatmeal (one cup to a tub full ofwater) bath can help relieve itching. To prevent secondary skin infection,scratching is not helpful and the finger nails should be cut to avoiddamage to the skin. Over-the-counter hydrocortisone cream candecrease inflammation and itching, however read the label and useaccording to directions.

When to see the doctor: Severe cases may require further treatment. Aphysician should be seen if the rash appears infected, is on the face orother sensitive body areas, or is too extensive to be easily treated athome.

C. Mosquito Borne Diseases


a. Arboviral encephalitis is a viral illness causing inflammation of the brainand is transmitted to humans by the bite of infected mosquitoes.Globally there are several strains including: Eastern equine, Japanese,La Crosse, St. Louis, West Nile, and Western equine encephalitis.Some of the strains have a vaccine. Symptoms of infection arenonspecific and flu-like: fever, headache, and tiredness. Fortunately,only a small proportion of infected people progress to encephalitis.Treatment is supportive, antibiotics are not effective.

b. Malaria is a serious but preventable disease spread by the bite of aninfected anopheline mosquito. It is caused by four species of theparasite Plasmodium (P. falciparum, P. vivax, P. ovale, and Pmalariae). Malaria-risk areas include primarily tropical areas of Centraland South America, Africa, India, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East.Symptoms of malaria which occur 8 days to 1 year after infection

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include fever, shaking chills, headache, muscle ache, tiredness,jaundice, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Malaria can be cured withprescription drugs.

c. Dengue Fever is a potentially life-threatening viral illness transmittedby the bite of the Aedes mosquito, found primarily in urban areas. Thedisease is found in most of tropical Asia, the Pacific Islands, Centraland South America, and Africa. There are four dengue virusserotypes. Symptoms include sudden onset, high fever, severeheadache, joint and muscle pain, rash, nausea and vomiting. There isno specific treatment and no vaccine.

d. Yellow Fever is a viral disease transmitted between humans bymosquitoes. It occurs only in Africa and South America. There is avaccine that confers immunity lasting 10 years or more. Symptomsbegin 3-6 days after the mosquito bite and include fever, nausea,vomiting, headache, slow pulse, muscle aches, and restlessness.Treatment is symptomatic.


• Insect Repellent – Use insect repellants that contain DEET. The effectshould last about 4 hours. Always use according to label directions.Use only when outdoors and wash skin after coming indoors. Do notbreathe in, swallow, or get into the eyes. Do not put on wounds orbroken skin.

• Protective Clothing – wear long sleeved shirts and long pants,especially from dusk to dawn. Or avoid going outdoors during thesehours.

• Mosquito netting – Travelers who will not be staying in well-screenedor air conditioned rooms should use a pyrethroid containing flyinginsect spray in living and sleeping areas during evening and nighttimehours. Sleep under mosquito netting (bed nets) that have beensprayed with permethrin.

• Malaria prophylaxis medications may be prescribed, however they donot provide complete protection. The type of medication givendepends on the area of travel.

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D. Poisonous Snakes


No single characteristic distinguishes a poisonous snake from a harmlessone except the presence of poison fangs and glands. Only in deadspecimens can you determine the presence of these fangs and glandswithout danger. Most poisonous snakes have both neurotoxic andhemotoxic venom, however, one type is dominant and the other is weak.

a. Hemotoxic venom. The folded-fang snakes (fangs can raise to an erectposition) have venoms that affect the circulatory system, destroyingblood cells, damaging skin tissues, and causing internal hemorrhaging.

b. Neurotoxic venom. The fixed-fang snakes (permanently erect fangs)have venoms that affect the nervous system, making the victim unableto breathe.

c. Poisonous snakes in the Americas: copperhead, coral snake,cottonmouth, and rattlesnake.

d. Poisonous snakes in Europe: adder, viper.

e. Poisonous snakes of Africa and Asia: viper, cobra, adder, greenmamba.

f. Poisonous snakes in Australia: copperhead, adder, taipan, tiger snake.


Bites occur when you don’t hear or see the snake, when you step onthem, or when you walk too close to them. Follow these simple rules toreduce the chance of accidental snakebite:

• Don’t put your hands into dark places, such as rock crevices, heavybrush, or hollow logs, without first investigating.

• Don’t step over a fallen tree. Step on the log and look to see if there isa snake resting on the other side.

• Don’t walk through heavy brush or tall grass without looking down.Look where you are walking.

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• Do not pick up any live snake. If you encounter a snake, walk aroundthe snake, giving it plenty of room. A snake can strike half its length.

• Don’t pick up freshly killed snakes without first severing the head. Thenervous system may still be active and a dead snake can deliver abite.

3. Medical Follow-up

If you are bitten by a snake, the primary goal is to get to a hospital as soonas possible to receive professional medical evaluation and possibletreatment with antivenom if warranted. Initial first aid should include:Wash the bite with soap and water. Immobilize the bitten area and keep itlower than the heart. Try to remain calm. If you are unable to reach ahospital within 30 minutes, a bandage, wrapped two to four inches abovethe bite, may help slow the venom. The bandage should not cut off bloodflow from a vein or artery, make sure the band is loose enough that afinger can slip under it. A suction device from a commercial snakebite kitmay be placed over the bite to help draw venom out of the wound.

Research has shown the following to be potentially harmful, DO NOT:apply ice, use a tourniquet, or make incisions into the wound.


Complete and distribute a URS Incident Report form 49-1 for all work-relatedbiological exposure incidents.

6. Resources

Centers for Disease Controlhttp://www.cdc.gov

U. S. Occupational Safety and Health Administrationhttp://www.osha.gov

U.S. Food and Drug AdministrationTreating and Preventing Venomous Snake Bites

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SMS 048 Issue Date: August 1999

Revision 1: October 2002

SAFETY MANAGEMENT STANDARD Hazardous Materials/Dangerous Goods Shipping

1. Applicability

Office and field operations that ship hazardous materials (HazMat) must follow this Hazardous Material/Dangerous Goods Shipping Program.

Hazardous materials may include, but are not limited to, compressed gases, nuclear density meters, laboratory reagents, field samples, hazardous wastes, and materials used for bench scale and pilot plant operations.

The air shipment of environmental samples represents the largest percentage of hazardous materials/dangerous goods shipped by URS. While most environmental samples (both water and soil) do not meet the definition of hazardous, extreme care must be taken to properly classify materials.

As the more stringent requirements apply to air shipments, ground shipment (e.g., use of a lab courier service) should first be considered for hazardous materials shipping.


This program was designed to provide a framework for compliance with the requirements of the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) 49 CFR and the International Air Transportation Association (IATA) for shipping hazardous materials/dangerous goods by land or air.

3. Implementation

Office Locations - The Office Manager is responsible for implementing this program at company locations/facilities.

Field Activities - The Project Manager is responsible for compliance and implementation of this program at project sites.

4. Requirements

A. Staffing

Each project or location must ensure that awareness and function specific trained individuals are involved in the process of preparing hazardous materials for shipment.

Each location where HazMat shipping occurs or where HazMat employees are assigned must identify a local or regional Shipping Specialist.

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URS maintains a hazardous materials/dangerous goods shipping hotline to provide answers to specific shipping questions.

800-381-0664 in Canada and U.S; 919-461-1227 for other countries.

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C.

D. Training

General Procedures

1. Select the best way to ship the HazMat item based on the quantity, hazard(s), and mode of transportation (e.g., air, land, water).

2. Ensure package contents are compatible.

3. Package, mark, and label according to applicable regulations.

4. Complete the bill of lading or shipper’s declaration for dangerous goods according to applicable regulations.

5. Follow hazard communication requirements:

a. Send a copy of the appropriate Emergency Response Guidebook page or material safety data sheet (MSDS) with each shipment.

b. Include the 24-hour emergency response phone number (CHEMTREC 800-424-9300 domestic, 703-527-3887 international) on the shipping paperwork.

Placarding Requirements

1. "Limited quantities" are excepted from placarding.

2. URS staff will not transport quantities of material requiring a placard.

1. Require employees who package, prepare paperwork, load and/or unload, and transport hazardous materials be trained to the appropriate level of activity:

a. Training is required prior to performing HazMat shipping activities.

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b. Training is required when regulatory changes impact current procedures and every 2 years.

c. General awareness training is required for everyone who is involved in HazMat shipping. An on-line hazardous materials awareness course is available via the training section of the soURSe and is included in HAZWOPER refresher training. This training includes:

1. Recognizing hazardous materials

2. Penalties for not complying

3. Basic regulatory requirements

d. Regional or local shipping specialists must complete a 2-day hazardous materials/dangerous goods shipping course conducted by URS or complete an outside equivalent course.

e. Driver’s may be exempt from function specific training if the DOT’s Materials of Trade (MOT) exception applies to the shipment. (See Attachment 48-1 for information on this exception).

E. Special Requirements

1. Some countries and transporters have more stringent requirements than DOT or IATA. For example, the United Parcel Service (UPS) publishes its own Guide for Shipping Ground and Air Hazardous Materials. URS shipping training and this program may not meet these additional requirements.

2. Contact the applicable shipping company, shipping specialist, or the hotline if you are unsure or suspect there may be additional, special requirements on a shipment.

3. For international shipments an expediter may be required to ensure needed materials are not held in customs. It may be advisable to purchase hazardous materials once you arrive in your destination country.

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5. Documentation

All files must be kept in a central location.

Training records

1. Sign-up sheet with list of employee names, date, management certification.

2. Successfully completed tests.

3. Outline of course materials.

6. Resources

49 Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 171-180, Subchapter C--Hazardous Materials Regulations.

Dangerous Goods Regulations. International Air Transport Association. 40th Edition. Effective January 1, 1999.

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International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code. International Maritime Organization, Amendment 29-98.

DOT Office of Hazardous Materials Safety

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URS HazMat Shipping Support Helpline 800.381.0664

Attachment 48-1 - Materials of Trade Summary

G. Attachment 48-2 - Hazardous Materials Certificate of Registration

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Attachment 48-1

The Department of Transportation (DOT) adopted the "Materials of Trade" or "MOTs" exception for companies that are not in the business of transporting chemicals. Because URS is in the business of environmental sampling and other field services, URS is able to use this exception. The exception is found in the Code of Federal Regulations: 49 CFR 173.6.

The MOTs exception allows URS Corporation employees to transport certain amounts of chemicals aboard their vehicles without preparing hazardous material paperwork or packaging the hazardous material in specification boxes using hazard labels and required markings.

MOTs must be packaged in the manufacturer’s original packaging, or a packaging of equal or greater strength or integrity. Gases must be in DOT specification cylinders. If the inner container (such as the bottle) is secured against movement inside the vehicle (if it is kept in a cabinet or tool box), then no outer packaging (such as a cardboard box) is required. The MOT must be marked with a common name or the technical name.

No hazardous material training is required, except that the driver must be familiar with the MOTs exception. The driver is not allowed to exceed total aggregate weight of 440 pounds of MOTs aboard the vehicle.

The hazardous material classes and quantities of HAZMAT items typically transported by URS field can be transported as MOTs:

• The inner container of a Packing Group II and III material in Class 3, 8, 9, Division 4.1, 5.1, 5.2, 6.1, or ORM-D cannot exceed 66 pounds or 8 gallons each.

• A Division 2.1 or 2.2 cylinder cannot exceed 220 pounds.

• The inner container of a Packing Group II or II material in Division 4.3 cannot exceed 1 ounce.

Be careful not to exceed the 440-pound upper limit weight restriction.

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UNITED STATES OF AMERICA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH AND SPECIAL PROGRAMS ADMINISTRATION

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION FOR REGISTRATION YEAR(S) 2003-2006

Registrant:

URS ATTN: ANDREW ROMACH 1600 PERIMETER PARK MORRISVILLE, NC 27560-0000

This certifies that the registrant is registered with the U.S. Department of Transportation as required by 49 CFR Part 107, Subpart G. This certificate is issued under the authority of 49 U.S.C. 5108. It is unlawful to alter or falsify this document.

Reg. No: 062403552032LN Issued: 06/24/03 Expires: 06/30/06

Record Keeping Requirements for the Registration Program

The following must be maintained at the principal place of business for a period three years from the date of issuance of this Certificate of Registration: (1) A copy of the registration statement filed with RSPA; and (2) This Certificate of Registration Each person subject to the registration requirement must furnish that person's Certificate of Registration (or a copy) and all other records and information pertaining to the information contained in the registration statement to an authorized representative or special agent of the U.S. Department of Transportation upon request. Each motor carrier (private or for -hire) and each vessel operator subject to the registration requirement must keep a copy of the current Certificate of Registration or another document bearing the registration number identified as the "U.S. DOT Hazmat Reg. No." in each truck and truck tractor or vessel (trailers and semi-trailers not included) used to transport hazardous materials subject to the registration requirement. The Certificate of Registration or document bearing the registration number must be made available, upon request, to enforcement personnel. For information, contact the Hazardous Materials Registration Manager, DHM-60 Research and Special Programs Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation, 400 Seventh Street, SW, Washington, DC 20590, telephone (202) 366-4109.

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SMS 049 Issue Date: May 8, 2001

Revision 3: Feb 2003

SAFETY MANAGEMENT STANDARD Injury / Illness / Incident Reporting & Notifications

1. Applicability

This procedure applies to URS Corporation offices and field operations.


The purpose of this procedure is to provide guidance for the timely reporting of work related injuries, illness, and incidents. This procedure also defines incident notification procedures for URS employees. Note – For incidents involving motor vehicles, the reporting and notification requirements of URS SMS 057 – Vehicle Safety Program may also apply.

3. Implementation

Office Locations - Implementation of this program is the responsibility of the employee’s Supervisor.


4. Requirements

A. Reporting: All employees shall immediately notify their appropriate level of management (line, project, and/or office) of a reportable incident. A reportable incident includes the following:

1. An injury or illness to any URS employee or subcontractor, even if the injury does not require medical attention;

2. An injury to a member of the public, including clients, occurring on a URS controlled work site;

3. Illness resulting from suspected chemical exposure;

4. Chronic or re-occurring conditions such as back pain or cumulative trauma disorders (example: carpal tunnel syndrome);

5. Fire, explosion, or flash;

6. Any vehicle accidents occurring on site, while traveling to or from client locations, or with any company-owned, rented, or leased vehicle (including personal vehicles used for company business);

7. Property damage resulting from any URS or subcontractor activity;

8. Structural collapse or potential structural hazards;

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9. Unexpected release or imminent release of a hazardous material;

10. Unexpected chemical exposures to workers or the public;

11. A safety related complaint from the public regarding URS activities.

12. Incidents that could result in adverse public media interest concerning URS or a URS project.

13. Any incident that could result in, or any actual investigation by, OSHA, DOT, EPA, or State, Federal, or local law enforcement agency.

14. Any other significant occurrence that could impact safety – including a near-miss.

Note: A near-miss is defined as an incident having the potential to cause significant injury or property damage as listed above – but did not. Examples of a near-miss include:

• A worker steps off a ledge and falls three feet (1 meter) to the floor – and is uninjured.

• A crane drops a 1,000-pound (454 kg) beam during a lift – and nobody is hurt, no equipment is damaged.

• A work crew is conducting a survey along the highway. A vehicle leaves the roadway (driver asleep) and the vehicle enters the survey area at 50 mph (80 kph). The vehicle misses an employee by 3-feet (1 meter), the driver recovers control of the vehicle and leaves the area.

B. Actions: The following actions will be taken following a reportable incident:

1. Employees:

a. If necessary, suspend operations and secure and/or evacuate the area;

b. Immediately notify your supervisor and/or project manager

c. Record information pertaining to the incident (e.g., time, date, location, name and company of person(s) involved witnesses, description of event, and actions taken) and initiate either an Incident Report (49-1) or Near-Miss Report (49-2);

d. Assist with incident investigation as directed by management;

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e. Implement corrective actions as directed by management;

f. Do not discuss the incident with members of the news media or legal representatives (except URS legal counsel or your personal legal advisor) unless directed to do so by URS management;

g. Do not make statements pertaining to guilt, fault, or liability.

2. Line/Project Management:

a. For instances involving serious accidents, injuries, or other significant consequences, verbally notify the URS H&S Management Team as soon as possible at the following numbers:

• In the U.S., Canada, and Mexico: (866) 326-7321 Fax +1 (512) 419 6413

• In Europe: +44-1291-621768 Fax +44 1291 621768

• In Asia/Pacific: +61 (2) 8925 5693 Fax +61 (2) 8925 5555

Notification should in no case occur later than the end of the work shift. Follow-up notification by faxing an SMS 49-1 Incident Report Form within 24 hours to the URS Occupational Health Manager (OHM) at +1-512.419.6413. Also, assure copies of the report are distributed as outlined on the form.

URS Corporate H&S Management will make notification to Federal and State authorities as appropriate.

b. For minor incidents involving only first aid treatment, minor damage to vehicle of equipment, etc., make notifications to the above number as soon as reasonable during normal business hours and fax the SMS 49-1 Incident Report Form to the URS OHM within 24 hours at +1-512.419.6413. Also, assure copies of the report are distributed as outlined on the form.

c. For a near-miss incident, complete the Near-Miss Report Form (49-2) and give it to the Office or Project Health and Safety

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Representative. Also, assure copies of the report are distributed as outlined on the form.

d. Review circumstances (i.e., who, what, when, where, and how) of the incident with applicable employee(s) to determine apparent causes and to develop recommended corrective actions;

e. Discuss with department or project staff the circumstances surrounding the incident and corrective actions taken.

3. Local Office or Project Health And Safety Representative

a. Assist with incident evaluation;

b. With management, identify cause(s) of incident and identify corrective actions needed to avoid recurrence;

c. Review injury/incident report or the near-miss report for completeness and accuracy. Assure the reports are distributed properly.

d. Assure notifications are made in a timely manner.

e. Assure that the injured employee is properly counseled/advised as directed by SMS 65 - Injury Management. Communicate with the OHM at (866) 326-7321.

4. Occupational Health Manager

a. Report work-related injuries and illness to workers’ compensation carrier.

b. Assure that the employee’s injury is managed in accordance with SMS 065. Provide guidance for the affected Office or Project Health and Safety Representative.

c. Periodically disseminate near-miss reporting summary information to the Regional and Corporate H&S Managers.

5. Corporate Health and Safety Management

a. Notify URS management of any significant occurrence including lost-time injuries, deaths, or other serious result or circumstance.

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b. The Occupational Health Manager (OHM) will review all reported incidents to determine OSHA reporting and recording requirements with input from the appropriate Corporate Health and Safety Manager. For a determination of recordability in those infrequent instances where there is not a clear answer, the Director of Health and Safety shall make the final determination. All decisions will be based strictly on current Federal OSHA guidelines. The Corporate H&S Manager will make notifications to Corporate Legal and Management as required.

c. Official records (including required reports and logs for all reported incidents) will be maintained at one central location by the OHM.

d. The OHM will send each office any required government report (i.e. OSHA 300 log) for their operation following receipt of an incident report.

e. Each January the OHM will prepare and distribute, to each URS establishment, the appropriate government injury/illness reports. These reports will summarize all required government information for incidents that occurred during the preceding calendar year.


A. File these records in the Office Safety File:

1. Attachment 49-1 - Incident Report Form

2. Attachment 49-2 – Near-Miss report

3. Maintain OSHA 300 Log.

B. File these records in the Project Health and Safety File

1. Attachment 49-1 - Incident Report Form

2. Attachment 49-2 – Near-Miss report

3. Maintain OSHA 300 Log if applicable for Project.

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1. Applicability

This standard applies to US-based URS Corporation office and field operations.


This standard provides guidance in controlling potential employee exposures to toxic and hazardous substances specifically regulated by OSHA. These substances include:

Asbestos 13 Carcinogens:

Vinyl Chloride • 4-Nitrobiphenyl • 4-Aminodiphenyl

Inorganic Arsenic • Alpha-Napthylamine • Ethyleneimine

Cadmium • Methyl chloromethyl ether • beta-Propiolactone

Benzene • 3,3’-Dichlorobenzidine • 2-Acetylaminofluorene

Coke Oven Emissions • Bis-Chloromethyl ether • 4-Dimethylaminoazobenzene

1,2-dibromo 1-3 chloropropane • beta-Napthylamine • N-Nitrosodimethylamine

Acrylonitrile • Benzidine

Ethylene Oxide

Formaldehyde

3. Implementation

Office Locations: Implementation of this standard is the responsibility of the Office Manager.

Field Activities: Implementation of this standard is the responsibility of the Project Manager.

4. Requirements

A. Identification of Hazardous Substances

1. Prior to performing any work including; drilling, excavation, demolition, alteration, salvage, repair, restoration, welding, brazing, grinding, or other surface disturbing activities determine if any of the hazardous substances identified in section 2 of this SMS are present in the work area.

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B. Determine the Potential for Employee Exposure to the Hazardous Substance

1. If any of the substances are identified, conduct an exposure assessment based on the type of work to be performed to determine if employees have the potential to be exposed above any action level identified in the substance-specific regulations. This assessment must be reviewed and approved by the Regional Health and Safety Manager.

2. Include the results of the initial exposure assessment in the project/office health and safety plan and/or project/office health and safety file.

C. Controlling Potential Employee Exposures.

1. Where the initial exposure assessment identifies the potential for employee exposures above an established action level, develop a project/office specific program to address all required regulatory concerns for that substance(s). Completed programs and/or guidance documents are to be included in project-specific health and safety plans.

2. Attachment 50-1 provides a general checklist, to be used in conjunction with the substance-specific standard, to assure the program covers all required areas of concern.

D. Compliance Programs

When compliance programs are required by a specific standard, the following outline shall be utilized unless otherwise directed by the standard:

1. Description of work activities that expose personnel.

2. Equipment to be used and procedures to be followed during exposure activities.

3. Employee job responsibility and crew size during exposure activities.

4. Maintenance practices to be followed for servicing and cleaning equipment and disposing of waste.

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5. Specific instructions on how to set up engineering controls (ventilation; containment; etc.).

6. Air monitoring data from initial assessment.

7. A detailed work schedule for implementation.

8. A description of arrangements made among contractors on multi-contractor sites with respect to informing affected employees of potential exposure .

9. Name of Competent Person who will be responsible for performing regular inspections of the job site, materials, and equipment during the job.

The Regional Health and Safety Manager must approve all compliance programs.

E. Training Requirements

1. All employees with potential exposure to the substances covered by this SMS must receive appropriate training prior to performing activities that could result in exposure. This training must be performed initially, upon any substantial changes to the operation covered, and annually. In general, the training should cover the following topics unless otherwise indicated by the specific standard:

a. Basic Employee Training:

• Regulated areas: authorizations, entrance restrictions

• Signs and warnings

• Container contents identification

• The nature of the specific hazards

• The specific operations that could result in exposure

• The medical surveillance program

• Personal protective equipment

• Hygiene practices and procedures

• Decontamination practices

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• Emergency practices and procedures

• Employee's specific role in emergency procedures

• Recognition and evaluation of potential hazardous situations

• Employee's specific duties and responsibilities

• First aid procedures

b. Supervisor Training (in addition to basic employee training):

• Operations reports required

• Incident reports required

• Medical surveillance program

• Medical examinations

• Records keeping

• Training program and outline

2. All training performed as part of this SMS will be documented and tracked in accordance with SMS 055.



1. Hazardous substance list.

2. Approved exposure assessment.

3. Completed “Toxic and Hazardous Substance Checklist” (Attachment 50-1) along with any required guidelines and/or programs.

4. Approved Compliance Program

5. Training Records

B. File these records in the Project Safety File:

1. Hazardous substance list.

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2. Approved exposure assessment.

3. Completed “Toxic and Hazardous Substance Checklist” (Attachment 50-1) along with any required guidelines and/or programs.

4. Approved Compliance Program

5. Training Records

6. Resources

A. Asbestos - 29 CFR 1910.1001 and 29 CFR 1926.1101 http://www.osha-slc.gov/OshStd_data/1910_1001.html

B. 13 Carcinogens - 29 CFR 1910.1003 and 29 CFR 1926.1103 http://www.osha-slc.gov/OshStd_data/1910_1003.html

C. Vinyl chloride - 29 CFR 1910.1017 and 29 CFR 1926.1117 http://www.osha-slc.gov/OshStd_data/1910_1017.html

D. Inorganic arsenic - 29 CFR 1910.1018 and 29 CFR 1926.1118 http://www.osha-slc.gov/OshStd_data/1910_1018.html

E. Cadmium - 29 CFR 1910.1027 and 29 CFR 1926.1127 http://www.osha-slc.gov/OshStd_data/1910_1027.html

F. Benzene - 29 CFR 1910.1028 and 29 CFR 1926.1128 http://www.osha-slc.gov/OshStd_data/1910_1028.html

G. Coke oven emissions - 29 CFR 1910.1029 and 29 CFR 1926.1129 http://www.osha-slc.gov/OshStd_data/1910_1029.html

H. 1,2-dibromo-3-chloropropane - 29 CFR 1910.1044 and 29 CFR 1926.1144 http://www.osha-slc.gov/OshStd_data/1910_1044.html

I. Acrylonitrile - 29 CFR 1910.1045 and 29 CFR 1926.1145 http://www.osha-slc.gov/OshStd_data/1910_1045.html

J. Ethylene oxide - 29 CFR 1910.1047 and 29 CFR 1926.1147 http://www.osha-slc.gov/OshStd_data/1910_1047.html

K. Formaldehyde - 29 CFR 1910.1048 and 29 CFR 1926.1148 http://www.osha-slc.gov/OshStd_data/1910_1048.html

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1. Applicability

This program establishes guidelines for the safe conduct of personnel working in the marine environment and personnel operating watercraft during URS field activities such as biological sampling, sediment sampling, and bathymetry.


Maritime work has the same risks associated with land-side activities with the additional risks of drowning, hypothermia, and the energy of wave action. It is an inherently dangerous environment that must be treated with respect. This SMS delineates personal protective equipment requirements to address these hazards. In addition, this specifies watercraft-operating restrictions for URS activities.

The operation of watercraft by company employees will be an infrequent event, but may be a necessary part of a project due to the remote location of the job site. Where possible, subcontractors who specialize in the operation if watercraft will be contracted to provide work platforms. In most countries, a contractor hired to carry passengers aboard a small craft is required to be licensed by the national maritime authority or coast guard. Similarly, any vessel carrying more than 12 passengers (6 passengers in the US) must carry a certificate certifying safe carriage of passengers.

When it is not possible to hire an appropriate contractor to provide a safe work platform or vessel, then URS personnel may operate work boats in accordance with the guidance of this standard.

3. Implementation

Field Locations - Implementation of this program is the responsibility of the employee and the Project Manager.

4. Definitions

There are five types of Personal Flotation Device (PFD):

A. Type I is an offshore lifejacket

• Type I PFD will right an unconscious wearer and will usually keep the wearer’s face out of the water.

• Type I PFD’s are bulky and uncomfortable to wear for long periods of time.

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B. Type II is a near shore buoyancy vest

• Type II PFD will right an unconscious wearer and will usually keep the wearer’s face out of the water.

• Type II PFD’s are bulky and uncomfortable to wear for long periods of time.

C. Type III is a floatation aid

• Generally the most comfortable PFD is the Type III which has at least 15.5 pounds of buoyancy in the adult size.

• The Type III PFD provides adequate buoyancy, but will not turn the wearer face-up in the water.

• The Type III device is more comfortable to wear, and is designed to be worn as work attire.

• Common Type III devices are work vests and harnesses with built in pneumatic floatation.

D. Type IV is a throwable device

• Type IV PFDs include the horseshoe collar, ring buoy, and seat cushion.

• They have at least 16.5 pounds of buoyancy and must offer immediate access.

E. Type V is a hybrid inflatable or special use device

• A Type V PFD is special purpose floatation.

• The full body insulating floatation suits that are suitable for work in cold weather are Type V devices.

• PFDs designed to survive high-speed impacts (like water skiing vests and jet-ski vests) are Type V devices.

• Some Type V PFDs are CO2 activated, and are very low profile until inflated.

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5. General Marine Safety

In general, the two additional hazards that maritime work involves are drowning and hypothermia. All other hazards are generally similar to our landside activities, and the personal protective equipment requirements are identical (hardhat, safety glasses, hearing protection, steel-toe shoes, etc).

Wearing a personal floatation device mitigates the risk of drowning. Company employees are required to wear a type III PFD anytime they are aboard a small craft and are outside of an enclosed cabin. The PFD must be readily accessible for each person inside a cabin. If employees are working aboard a larger vessel (>26 feet in length), a PFD must be readily accessible, but need not be worn unless engaged in activities on an open deck or at the rail.

The risk of hypothermia is mitigated by wearing appropriate insulated floating outerwear when cold weather or cold water is a threat. A Type V PFD, usually referred to as a “mustang suit’, is a full body PFD that has excellent insulation qualities and will extend the wearer’s survivability in the event of immersion or dowsing with spray when in cold weather. The wearing of these PFDs is required when the air temperature and the water temperature combined are less than 100 degrees F (38 degrees C), and when the small craft is less than 26 feet in length. When the working platform is larger than 26 feet, the wearing of a mustang suit is at the discretion of the boat Captain, the site supervisor, or the URS employee.

6. Operation Of Boats

A. Limitations

1. URS personnel may perform work from a small boat under following conditions:

a. The boat used for the work must be appropriate to the type of work and suitable for safe carriage of the workers necessary for the task.

b. The work site must be located in a protected area like a bay, sound, lake, or body of water that is protected from open-sea weather conditions.

c. The work site must be within sight of land, and in no case more than 5-miles from shore.

d. All operations will be completed in daylight hours under reasonable weather conditions with good visibility.

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e. The operator of the boat must have sufficient experience and knowledge to be competent in the operation of the boat at the work site location.

f. There must be at least two people in the boat anytime the boat is underway.

g. The boat and personnel must be properly equipped as specified below.

h. The boat operator must be intimately familiar with all aspects of the boat, its intended use, the local area, and expected weather conditions.

i. The boat must be monitored from the shore, either directly with a supervisor, or by filing a “float plan” with the project manager or other responsible person before getting underway.

2. Prior to departing the dock, the boat should be checked for:

a. Watertight integrity

b. Operation of machinery (ahead and astern, throttle, ignition cut-off)

c. Appropriate safety gear (see section 6.B below)

d. Proper loading of the boat (personnel and equipment) such that vessel stability is not jeopardized.

e. Sufficient fuel for the duration of the trip and site work.

f. All electrical and electronic equipment in good working order (lights, radios, horns, etc)

3. While operating, the boat operator shall:

a. Maintain a communication schedule with shore support as specified in the float plan.

b. Periodically monitor the weather on the VHF radio.

4. When moored, the boat operator shall close-out the float plan (if one

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was required).

B. Boat Safety Equipment (for URS Operated Small Boats)

1. All persons on the boat will wear an U. S. Coast Guard approved Type III PFD device.

2. In addition, at least one throwable Type IV devices will be readily available for use.

3. At least one B-II U. S. Coast Guard approved hand-held portable fire extinguisher will be on the boat, readily available for use.

4. Visual Distress Signal Flares (check expiration date) and a battery operated light will be in good working order and readily available on the boat.

5. A sound-producing distress signal, either bell, whistle, or horn, will be in good working order and readily available on the boat.

6. A first aid kit will be available on the boat.

7. All boat fuel (gasoline or diesel) will be contained in fuel tanks or approved containers that supply fuel to the engine via approved fuel lines. No fuel transfers between containers are to be conducted aboard the boat.

8. A secondary means of propulsion will be available on the boat (multiple engines, oars or paddles for smaller vessels).

9. A boat hook, anchors, and proper mooring lines will be available on the boat.

10. A VHF radio is required for any boat working more than one mile offshore, or at any site where there is no shore-side support for the boat crew. (The radio may have to be licensed by the FCC depending upon transmission strength and installation.) When operating less than one mile from shore, a citizens band radio, cellular telephone, or a UHF radio may be used to provide positive communication with shoreside support.

C. Safe Boating Operations

1. All boats will be properly registered for use in waterways of local,

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state, and federal jurisdictions.

2. All boat trailers and towing vehicles will be properly licensed and in good working order.

3. The boat must be operated by experienced personnel. The U. S. Coast Guard Auxiliary and other volunteer organizations regularly sponsor boating safety courses. In addition to basic boating safety, the courses cover navigation regulations and emergency procedures. The training is recommended, even for experienced boat operators.

4. The boat will be operated in a safe manner and all waterway regulations will be obeyed.

5. No alcoholic beverages, firearms, or illegal drugs are permitted on the boat.

6. No recreational equipment for fishing, hunting, water skiing, or SCUBA diving will be allowed on the boat unless specifically authorized as part of the work-related equipment.

D. Boating Accidents

Coast Guard and State regulations require accident reports if significant injuries or property damage occurs. The definition of a reportable accident varies between State and National authorities. The boat operator must be familiar with accident reporting requirements, usually available through the State’s Department of Motor Vehicles. Any incident or accident should also be reported in accordance with SMS 49.

E. Float Plan

A float plan is required to be completed anytime the watercraft will be operating beyond the confines of a shore supported work site. The float plan (Attachment 53-1) should be completed and given to a shore supervisor who will know what actions to take in the event the boat is overdue.

7. Off-Shore Platforms

A. URS personnel may be required to visit offshore platforms. The client safety procedures will be the requirements in force.

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B. Staff required to visit of-shore platforms will be trained/oriented regarding emergency procedures (evacuations, fire, first aid, assembly point), safe work practices, transfer from helicopter/boat to the platform and propre PPE (head protection, eye protection, floatation devices, foot protection, work clothes).

C. Training records shall be maintained by the Office Health and Safety Representative.

D. Transportation to platforms typically involves helicopter transfer. The helicopter pilot is in complete command and will make all decisions regarding weather, leading, seating, luggage/equipment allowed aboard, any transport of hazardous materials (e.g., sample coolers) and in-flight communications. Staff will receive a briefing regarding emergency procedures, safe helicopter entry, and rules of conduct.

E. Work platforms combine a work area with worker accommodation/food service facilities. Alcoholic beverages, illegal drugs, and firearms are prohibited at all times on the platforms, including off-duty periods.

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SAFETY MANAGEMENT STANDARD Health and Safety Training

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1. Applicability

This SMS applies to all URS personnel. These are the minimum Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) compliance training requirements and tracking procedures. Specific geographic entities, business units, and projects may require additional training. These requirements may be dictated by federal/national, state/provincial or local agencies or by the activities of a specific work group or project team. Each location or project manager is responsible for ensuring documentation and informing employees of these additional requirements.


This SMS was developed to assist employees and managers in the identification of training requirements and to define the URS procedures for tracking/documenting this training. It covers environmental, hazardous materials, and health and safety training only. The goals of this program are to ensure regulatory compliance and to provide employees with the information/training they need to accomplish their work assignments safely, prevent injuries to themselves, coworkers, surrounding communities and clients, and to protect company property and the environment.

3. Implementation

Location Location Manager is responsible for ensuring compliance with this program and any additional requirements necessary because of the physical location of the facility, and/or the business units in operation at that facility (e.g., laboratories).

Projects Project Manager is responsible for ensuring project-related compliance (e.g., compliance of project staff members) with this program and any additional training necessary because of specific project activities.

Corporate HS Training Coordinator (CTC) The CTC is responsible for maintaining the corporate training calendar, filing original records/tests, issuing certificates, maintaining and issuing corporate training materials, helping to develop materials that meet requirements, adding approved courses and course information to the corporate training database, updating the intranet site with course information.

4. Requirements

Employee training requirements are dictated by the work each employee performs (or are expected to perform) and the geographic area(s) where they perform these activities. In most cases there is a regulatory driver for specific training. Attachment 55-1 shows a decision tree designed to help employees and managers determine training requirements.

A. Health & Safety Orientation: All URS employees must be informed as to existence of and basic content of the URS Health and Safety Program. Locations will have the option of selecting the appropriate method of delivery but the content of this orientation must include at a minimum:

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1. Review of the URS EHS policy statement

2. The Management System

3. The URS H&S Organization

4. Overview of the Safety Management Standards and Hazard Assessment Process

5. Incident Reporting (SMS 049)

Based on job assignment, additional training covered during this orientation:

6. Office Ergonomics (SMS 054)

7. Hazard Communication (US) or WHMIS (Canada)

8. Emergency Procedures (emergency action plans, evacuation plans, fire alarms, gathering points, emergency communications)

B. Table 1 contains a list of the most common courses that may be required, their frequency, and expected participants. This table will be updated as regulatory and company requirements change.

TABLE 1

Course Title Regulatory Requirement

Frequency Audience Comments

Hazardous Waste Operations (40-Hrs - U.S.) (24-Hrs- non U.S.)

Y Once Anyone performing work or expected to perform at hazardous waste sites or treatment, storage, and disposal facilities

Hazardous Waste Operations – Refresher (8 Hrs - U.S.) (4 Hrs - non-U.S.))

Y Annually (See above)

Hazardous Waste Operations – Supervisor (8 Hrs)

Y Once Required for anyone serving as the site supervisor at a hazardous waste site.

Field Safety (4 Hrs)

N Biennially Required for all URS non-craft employees performing field work that are not in hazardous waste training program.

Specific content will depend on the office and the employees’ expected work.

Health & Safety Orientation

Y Once Required for all URS employees. Specific content will depend on the office and the employees’ expected work.

Respiratory Protection1

Y Annually Required for any employee who may be required to wear a respirator.

Initial training is approximately 1 hr. Annually refresher training and fit testing is approximately .5 hrs.

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Course Title Regulatory Requirement

Frequency Audience Comments

Hazardous Materials Shipping1

Y Biennially Required for anyone who packages, labels, transports, completes paperwork for, or offers for shipment, hazardous materials/dangerous goods

Bloodborne Pathogens1

Y Annually Required for anyone designated as a first aid responder or others who have a potential bloodborne pathogen exposure.

First Aid N Biennially Required for Hazardous Waste Site Safety Officers and personnel at remote sites (e.g., no local emergency medical response).

Hazard Communication1

Y Initially and if hazards change

Required for anyone who is potentially exposed to/works with hazardous chemicals

Training must occur before any work with hazardous chemicals. Included (as needed) in H&S Orientation. After the initial training, required updates will typically be handled as part of project specific H&S training.

1This material is covered in the Hazardous Waste Operations initial and annually refresher courses, however individuals who are not Hazardous Waste Operations staff may be required to take one or more of these courses based on their work activities and as required by federal regulations.

C. Attachment 55-1 is a tool used to identify additional training requirements. These requirements may be necessary due to the individual’s project or office activities, or the location of the facility. The responses to this simple questionnaire dictate what training an individual needs above and beyond the basic URS courses. Each employee, once these requirements have been identified, is expected to complete the required training as soon as possible and to track his/her progress.

D. Training requirements should be re-evaluated at least annually and more frequently if an employee’s assigned duties change significantly.

E. To ensure consistency in content and duration and in meeting regulatory and company requirements, corporate training materials should be used as the base materials whenever they are available. Trainers may always elect to supplement the base corporate training materials for these courses with project/office/geographic unit specifics.

F. For training requiring certifications (regulatory or corporate) trainers must be regional or divisional H&S Managers or be approved by the Corporate Health and Safety Director. This training includes but is not limited to, Hazardous Waste Health and Safety courses and Field Safety Training.

G. Training is offered in a variety of formats including classroom instruction, computer-based training (CBT), and on-the-job (OTJ) training. To ensure consistency and that all requirements are being met, external courses (e.g., 40 Hour HAZOPWER) including classroom instruction and CBT should be evaluated and approved by the Corporate Health and Safety Director or a designee (e.g., Divisional or Regional H&S

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Manager). Local, regional or divisional H&S staff will be able to assist in identifying qualified external vendors when the need arises.

H. Internal training course schedules will be posted on the Health and Safety intranet site at http://healthandsafety.com/ .

I. URS staff is expected to be familiar with applicable training requirements. In addition to the corporate training tracking. Staff members are expected to track their own progress toward meeting those requirements.


A. Those courses shown in Table 1 will be tracked in a corporate training database. These courses were selected for a variety of reasons including:

1. Audits/compliance checking

2. Written certification requirements

3. Easy access to qualified individuals for project/office staffing purposes

B. All training must be documented using Training Attendance form (Attachment 55-2) and Course Agenda. Minimum course agenda requirements include:

• Type of course

• Course date

• Course location

• Topics covered

• Length of time covered for each topic

• Course duration (start / end times)

• Instructor(s) name

C. For client/vendor provided training, training documentation must include:

• Copy of the attendee's course certificate

• Course agenda

D. Divisional H&S Managers will ensure the course agenda meet regulatory/company requirements. The Corporate H&S Training Coordinator will then enter attendance records in the corporate training database.

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E. Original attendance sheets, agendas, and any completed tests will be sent to the Corporate H&S Training Coordinator. These should be filed by course then by date for easy access/auditing.

F. Locations/projects will maintain records on any project or location specific training requirements such as fire extinguisher training, project H&S plan training, and chemical hygiene program (laboratory safety) training. They may optionally elect to maintain copies of attendance records for courses also being tracked corporately.

G. For courses requiring certification, certificates will be issued by the Corporate Health and Safety Director, unless the certificate is issued by a vendor or client. Under those conditions a copy of the certificate must be provided to the Corporate H&S Training Coordinator (along with course content information and sign in sheets).

H. Managers (local, regional, project) can access the information for staffing and compliance purposes through the Divisional H&S Managers or Corporate H&S Training Coordinator. Divisional H&S Managers will have “read only” access to the corporate training database.

6. References

The following are sites that provide additional information to assist you in identifying training requirements.

A. OSHA website training section (U.S. Regulatory Requirements) http://www.osha-slc.gov/Training/

B. National Occupational Health and Safety Commission (Australia) http://www.nohsc.gov.au/work/education/index.htm

C. European Agency for Safety and Health at Work http://europe.osha.eu.int/training/

D. Additional Training Requirements Evaluation - Attachment 55-1

E. Training Attendance Form - Attachment 55-2

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SAFETY MANAGEMENT STANDARD HAND SAFETY

1. Applicability

This program applies to URS Corporation office and field operations where hand safety is a concern.


This procedure is intended to protect employees from activities that might or could expose them to injury. This procedure provides information on recognizing those conditions that require personal protective equipment or specific work practices to reduce hand injury risk.

3. Implementation

Office locations: The implementation of this program is the Office Manager’s responsibility, with support from the URS Local Health and Safety Representative.

Field Activities: Implementation of this program is the Project Manager(s)’ responsibility.

4. Requirements

A. Personal Protective Equipment

1. Perform hazard assessments for those work activities likely to require PPE.

a. Use SMS 29-1 (PPE Hazard Assessment Certification Form) to perform the assessment. The Hazard Assessment Certification Form shall accompany URS personnel at job sites for use in the event of a job or task change.

b. Reevaluate completed hazard assessments when the job or task changes.

2. If possible, eliminate the hazards identified through engineering or administrative controls. Examples of controls are: chemical substitution, machine guarding, and use of different tools.

3. Select PPE that will protect employees if hazards cannot be eliminated.

a. Review Material Safety Data Sheets for project or task-specific chemicals to determine appropriate PPE. If needed, consult with the URS Health and Safety Representative for assistance.

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b. Review glove manufacturer recommendations for both physical and chemical protection.

c. Obtain gloves of the correct size for project field staff

d. When both chemical and physical protection are of concern, the chemical protection gloves (e.g. nitrile) shall be worn inside the physical protection gloves (e.g. leather, Kevlar®).

e. Latex gloves are not recommended for chemical protection.

B. Guidelines for Working With and Around Equipment (Hand Tools, Portable Equipment)

1. General

a. Keep hand and power tools in good repair and used only for the task for which they were designed.

b. Remove damaged or defective tools from service.

c. Do not remove or bypass a guarding device for any reason.

d. Keep surfaces and handles clean and free of excess oil to prevent slipping.

e. Wear proper PPE, including gloves, as necessary.

f. Do not carry sharp tools in pockets.

g. Clean tools and return to the toolbox or storage area upon completion of a job.

h. Wrenches must have a good bite before pressure is applied.

i. Brace yourself by placing your body in the proper position so that in case the tool slips you will not fall.

ii. Make sure hands and fingers have sufficient clearance in the event the tool slips.

iii. Always pull on a wrench, never push.

i. When working with tools overhead, place tools in a holding receptacle when not in use.

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j. Do not throw tools from place to place, from person to person, or drop from heights.

k. Inspect all tools prior to start-up or use to identify any defects.

l. Powered hand tools should not be capable of being locked in the on position.

m. Require that all power-fastening devices be equipped with a safety interlock capable of activation only when in contact with the work surface.

n. Do not allow loose clothing, long hair, loose jewelry, rings and chains to be worn while working with power tools.

o. Do not use cheater pipes.

p. Make provisions to prevent machines from restarting through proper lockout/tagout (refer to SMS 023 – Lockout and Tagout Safety).

2. Cutting Tools

a. Hand cutting tools such as knives, scissors, paper cutters, etc. should be used with care and in the manner intended by the manufacturer.

b. Personnel when utilizing cutting tools should observe the following precautions to the fullest extent possible:

i. Use the correct tool and correct size tool for the job, ii. Cut in a direction away from yourself and not towards other

workers in the area, iii. Maintain the non-cutting hand and arm towards the body and out

of the direction of cutting tool if it were to slip out of the material being cut.

iv. Ensure that the tool is sharp and clean; dirty and dull tools typically cause poor cuts and more hazard than a sharp clean cutting tool

v. Store these tools correctly with covers in-place or blades retracted as provided by the manufacturer.

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vi. On tasks where cutting may be very frequent or an all day task (e.g., liner samples), Kevlar® gloves should be considered in the PPE evaluation for the project.

vii. Do not remove guards on paper cutters.

3. Moving/Rotating Equipment

a. General Requirements for Drilling

i. Require a meeting at project start-up regarding the drill rig operator responsibility for rig safety and any site and equipment specific safety requirements. The significant potential for hand injuries (including finger amputation) in drilling operations requires proper work practices and well-maintained equipment.

ii. Set up any sample tables and general work areas for the URS field staff to the side of the drill rig (preferably 10 meters away) and not directly behind the rig.

iii. URS engineers, technician, and geologists shall not assist drillers with the drilling equipment or supplies and shall not at any time operate the drill rig controls.

iv. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry while working near rotating equipment.

b. Safe Use of Augers (Drilling work)

i. When the drill is rotating, stay clear of the drill string and other rotating components of the drill rig. Never reach behind or around a rotating auger for any reason.

ii. Move auger cuttings away from the auger with a long-handled shovel or spade; never use hands.

iii. Never clean an auger attached to the drill rig unless the transmission is in neutral or the engine is off, and the auger has stopped rotating.

c. Other Rotating Equipment (feed augers, chippers, conveyors, etc.)

i. Never place hands, fingers, extremities near hoppers and operational areas of machinery.

ii. When the equipment is rotating, stay clear of the rotating components and only operate equipment with proper machine guarding in place.

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iii. Never clean a jammed piece of equipment unless the transmission is in neutral and the power source or the engine is off, and the moving parts of the equipment have stopped rotating. Refer to SMS 23, Lockout and Tagout Safety.

4. Power Saws

a. Require that circular saws are fitted with blade guards.

b. Remove damaged, bent or cracked saw blades from service immediately.

c. Require that table saws be fitted with blade guards and a splitter to prevent the work from squeezing the blade and kicking back on the operator.

d. Require guards that cover the blade to the depth of the teeth on hand held circular saws. The guard should freely return to the fully closed position when withdrawn from the work surface.

5. Pneumatic Tools and Equipment

a. Require that pneumatic tools have:

i. Tool retainers to prevent the tool from being ejected from the barrel during use.

ii. Safety clip or tie wire to secure connections between tool/hose/compressor if they are of the quick connection (Chicago fittings) type.

b. Never use compressed air to blow dirt from hands, face or clothing.

c. Compressed air exhausted through a chip-guarded nozzle shall be reduced to less than 30 psi. Proper respiratory, hand, eye and ear protection must be worn.

d. Never raise or lower a tool by the air hose.

6. Chain Saws

a. Inspect the saw prior to each use and periodically during daily use. Refer to the manufacturer’s manual for an inspection checklist.

b. Operate the chain saw with both hands at all times.

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c. Never cut above chest height.

d. Require that the idle is correctly adjusted on the chain saw. The chain should not move when the saw is in the idle mode.

e. Start cutting only after a clear escape path has been made.

f. Shut the saw off when carrying through brush or on slippery surfaces. The saw may be carried no more than 50 feet (15 meters) while idling.

g. Require applicable protective gear.

i. Loggers safety hat. ii. Safety glasses. iii. Steel-toed boots. iv. Protective leggings. v. Hearing protection.

h. Inspect saws to ensure that they are fitted with an inertia break and hand guard.

i. Never operate a chain saw when fatigued.

j. Do not allow others in the area when chain saws are operated.

k. Make sure there are no nails, wire or other imbedded material that can cause flying particles.

l. Do not operate a chain saw that is damaged, improperly adjusted, or is not completely and securely assembled. Always keep the teeth sharp and the chain tight. Worn chains should immediately be replaced.

m. Keep all parts of your body away from the saw chain when engine is running.

7. Hand Operated Pressure Equipment

a. High-pressure water/steam sprayers or cleaners should be used and handled as directed by the manufacturer. Hands should not be cleaned utilizing this equipment.

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b. Pressure equipment such as grease guns, paint and garden sprayers shall be directed away from the body and other personnel in the area.

c. Never allow the nozzle of a pressurized tool to come in contact with any body parts while operating. There is potential for injection of a chemical directly into the user's body, resulting in severe injury or death.

8. Physical Hazards – Non-tool

a. Activities such as drum handling, fencing, work near razor-wire, manhole cover removal and demolition also pose hazards to hands

b. The SMS 29 - Personnel Protective Equipment should be utilized to determine what type of PPE will be needed for a job.

c. Plan work to avoid pinch points for hands when moving drums, moving man-hole covers back in to position, and handling other heavy objects.

d. Work handling scrap metal or other sharp edges requires proper hand PPE (Kevlar® or leather gloves).

C. Ergonomics - Hand & Wrist Care

1. Keep your wrist in neutral. Avoid using your wrist in a bent (flexed), extended, or twisted position for long periods of time. Instead try to maintain a neutral (straight) wrist position. Ergonomic tools may be needed for long-term work.

2. Watch your grip. Gripping, grasping, or lifting with the thumb and index finger can put stress on your wrist. When practical, use the whole hand and all the fingers to grasp an object.

3. Minimizing repetition. Even simple, light tasks may eventually cause injury. If possible, avoid repetitive movements or holding an object in the same way for extended periods of time.

4. Reduce speed and force. Reducing the speed with which you do a forceful, repetitive movement gives your wrist time to recover from the effort. Using power tools helps reduce the force.

5. Rest your hands. Periodically give your hands a break by letting them rest briefly. Or you may be able to alternate easy and hard tasks, switch hands, or rotate work activities.

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D. Biological Impacts

1. Poisonous Plants

a. Personnel in regions where potential contact with poisonous plants should be aware of the hazard.

i. Avoid contact ii. Wear appropriate PPE iii. Thorough hand cleaning after impact prior to further work tasks

2. Further information can be obtained from the SMS 47 - Biological Hazards

E. Cleaning Hands

1. Avoid contamination of hands by proper use of gloves when contact with physical, chemical, or biological hazards is possible.

2. Use soap and water for normal hand cleaning. Do not use solvents for cleaning as they remove essential oils in the skin and may cause dermatitis. Do not use pressure washers for hand cleaning.

3. If the hands contact a corrosive (e.g. nitric acid), wash the area with water for fifteen minutes and then seek medical attention.

4. Use antibiotic ointment and skin protection on minor breaks/scratches of the skin.

5. Resources

A. SMS 16 - Hand Tools and Portable Equipment

B. SMS 29 - Personal Protective Equipment

C. SMS 54 - Office Ergonomics

D. SMS 56 - Drilling Safety Guidelines

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1. Applicability This standard applies to all U.S. based URS field and office locations.

2. Purpose and Scope This standard is designed to ensure that employees receive appropriate, immediate, and high-quality health care services that will minimize disability, promote rapid recovery and save lives.

3. Implementation Office Locations – Implementation of this program is the responsibility of the

Office Manager. Field Activities – Implementation of this program is the responsibility of the

Project Manager. 4. Requirements

A. Pre-Injury Management The following pro-active plans and procedures shall be in place before an injury or illness occurs. 1. Work Site Evaluation

Project and office locations shall evaluate their location for first aid and medical requirements. The following factors should be considered:

• Types of accidents that could reasonably occur

• Location of local clinics and hospitals

• Response time for external emergency services

• If corrosive or hazardous materials are in use

• Any industry specific requirements

• Types of training for employees and first aid responders

• What first aid supplies should be available 2. First Aid Services

a. First Aid Responders At least one person, and preferably two or more, trained in first aid must be available at the worksite if either of these conditions exist:

(1). If life threatening injuries can reasonably be expected, trained personnel must be available within 3 to 4 minutes. This generally means that community emergency medical services

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cannot be relied on since their response time is usually greater than 3 minutes.

(2). If no life threatening injuries can reasonably be expected, the response time for trained personnel is extended to 15 minutes.

The trained first aid responders should be designated so that the other employees know who they are and how to contact them. The trained responder must have a current first aid certificate and be trained in Bloodborne Pathogens (See SMS 51).

b. First Aid Kits Each site shall maintain a first aid kit in accordance with SMS 24-9.

c. Emergency Information Each location shall post a current list of emergency telephone numbers and maps to access local medical emergency providers (SMS 003). Advance contact with ambulance services to ensure they are familiar with location, access routes, and hospital locations is advised in remote or new locations.

d. Eyewash Facilities If corrosive materials are used, eyewash and body flush facilities must be provided. Where possible, these should provide large quantities of clean water. The water source must be pressure controlled and clearly identified. Portable eyewash stations must contain a minimum of 1 gallon of potable water.

e. Identification of Medical Facilities Field and office location shall identify a suitable local clinic, preferably specializing in occupational medicine, to treat non-emergency injuries and illnesses. In addition, a local hospital emergency room shall be identified for treatment of life threatening or after hours injuries. The URS Occupational Health Specialist (OHS) or the workers’ compensation insurance carrier pre-injury consultant should be contacted to provide a listing of recommended medical facilities. The URS H&S Representative should visit the medical facility and meet with the medical provider in order to establish expectations. Clinics should be conveniently located, clean, professionally staffed, offer multiple services and be supportive of early return to work practices. Field/construction projects shall make appropriate arrangements with local ambulance/emergency service providers prior to the start of work

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activities to ensure appropriate transportation can be provided in the event of an emergency. These arrangements include establishment of an identifiable project address and emergency access point (i.e. location to meet emergency personnel).

B. Post-Injury Management 1. Transportation

When employees require urgent medical attention as the result of a work-related injury/illness, transportation shall be provided to the doctor’s office, clinic, or hospital. Employees should not be permitted to drive unless safe to do so.

2. Emergency Injury/Illness Treatment In all cases, critical injuries must be immediately referred for professional medical attention. The manner in which the referral is accomplished, and the person responsible for the referral, should be clearly defined in either a project safety plan and/or an office Emergency Action Plan (SMS 003). Critical injuries/illnesses include, but may not be limited to, the following:

• Loss of consciousness

• Unexplained chest pain

• Breathing difficulty

• Uncontrolled bleeding

• Fractured bones

• Suspected internal injuries

• Suspected exposure to chemical/biological hazard

• Second or third degree thermal or chemical burns (i.e. blistering)

• Electrocution

• Unexplained change in mental state following an injury (may indicate shock or other internal injuries)

3. Non-Emergency Injury/Illness Treatment When a work-related incident results in a non-critical injury/illness, the primary objective is to provide appropriate medical services to diagnose and treat the injury/illness. Options available to the employee and project/office management in these situations include the following:

• First aid treatment and/or review by a qualified first aid responder

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• First aid treatment and/or review by a qualified first aid responder followed by a referral to the Occupational Health Specialist (866-326-7321).

Additional support for the employee and managers in these situations can also be obtained from a URS H&S professional. Attachment 065-1 provides a flow chart to assist employees and managers in determining the most appropriate option for obtaining medical services for non-emergency injuries/illnesses. Note – Some states allow injured workers to choose their own initial medical provider. Employees are to be cautioned that not all medical providers accept workers’ compensation insurance and coverage should be verified prior to treatment if an employee lives in a state that permits him/her to elect to see their personal doctor rather than the company recommended physician.

C. Workers’ Compensation Case Management 1. Health and Safety

a. URS Occupational Health Specialist will: (1). Evaluate and file workers’ compensation claims for cases

covered by the URS insurance program. Evaluate and provide consultation for injuries occurring in Monopolistic states (Ohio, Washington, West Virginia, North Dakota, and Wyoming).

(2). Provide date of injury support to employees and supervisors, including Monopolistic state claims.

(3). Coordinate regular follow-up of all cases, including Monopolistic state claims, to ensure effective case management.

(4). Offer pre-injury consultation for offices and project sites. (5). Provide training and communication regarding the workers’

compensation process. b. The Regional and Corporate H&S Managers will assist with the early

return to work program by interfacing with the supervisor and employee to evaluate if appropriate and safe temporary transitional work is available.

c. Local H&S Representatives will: (1). Provide support to the local office or project to ensure that the

requirements of this SMS are in place.

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(2). Provide training on this SMS to the local office or project site staff.

(3). Ensure proper reporting of incidents in accordance with SMS 049.

(4). Ensure that requirements of this SMS are incorporated into all project H&S plans.

2. Human Resources a. Local HR Representatives will:

(1). Provide on-site contact for injured employees by maintaining necessary forms and referring employee to OHS to file the workers’ compensation claim.

(2). Act as the on-site point of contact for the workers’ compensation insurance carrier adjuster.

(3). Forward any external communication (clinic bills, Monopolistic state forms, etc.) to the OHS upon receipt.

b. Regional HR Managers will coordinate any Short Term Disability benefits owed to employees disabled from working over one week because of a work-related injury/illness.

3. Supervisor The Supervisor (or HR or H&S Representative) will: a. Sign the Medical Treatment Referral form (65-2) prior to the employee

leaving the site for medical treatment (this will not be necessary in an emergency). The employee will also be given the Medical Authorization Form (65-3) to be signed with copy provided to the employee, health care provider and OHS.

b. Provide transitional job assignments, with consultation and approval of the office manager, whenever possible to enable an injured worker to return to work (URS Return to Work Policy 65-4). Transitional employment is defined as temporary modified or light duty work that covers the time from the injury until the release to full duty from the doctor. The return to work hierarchy includes:

(1). Return to own job (2). Return to own job with accommodations/modifications (3). Return to another job at URS with or without

accommodations/modifications

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(4). Placement in alternate jobs through telecommuting or other job assignments determined on a case by case basis.

c. Provide, when requested by the treating physician or insurance carrier, the Description of Employee’s Job Duties form (65-5).

d. Maintain regular contact with employees who are temporarily disabled (contact at least weekly by phone or email).

4. Employee The employees will: a. Report injuries as soon as possible to their supervisors. Employees

are encouraged to contact their supervisor and/or the OHS prior to seeking any medical services for non-emergency injuries and illnesses.

b. Provide the Medical Treatment Referral form to the treating physician. If employees are unable to obtain the form prior to being treated (i.e. onset of symptoms during non-work hours, work in remote locations, etc.) they must notify their supervisor as soon as possible on the next scheduled workday.

c. Provide their supervisor with written return to work and follow up paperwork from the treating physician immediately following each doctor appointment.

5. Documentation Summary A. The following documents shall be maintained by the H&S Representative:

• Posting of medical services providers and emergency phone numbers

• List of qualified first aid providers

• Documentation of coordination between URS and emergency service providers for field/construction projects.

• Completed Injury/Illness/Incident Report Form (SMS 49-1) (copy to OHS)

• Description of Employee’s Job Duties form (copy to OHS) – 65-5

• Medical Treatment Referral form – 65-2

• Medical Authorization Letter – 65-3 B. The following documents shall be maintained by the HR Representative and

copied to the OHS.

• Physician’s First Report of Injury and follow up reports

• Medical Treatment Referral form

• Medical Authorization Letter

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• Description of Employee’s Job Duties form 6. Resources

• OSHA 1910.151 Medical Services and First Aid

• OSHA Instruction CPL 2-2.53 Guidelines for First Aid Programs

• OSHA Safety & Health Topics: Medical and First Aid

• Red Cross Health & Safety Services www.redcross.org/services/hss/

• SMS 003 Emergency Action Plans

• SMS 024 Medical Surveillance

• SMS 049 Incident Reporting

• SMS 051 Bloodborne Pathogens

• URS Medical Services Provider – WorkCare 1-800-455-6155

• URS workers’ compensation insurance provider AIG – www.aigcs.net

• URS Occupational Health Specialist – Jeanette Schrimsher, RN COHN-S

• Phone 866-326-7321

• Confidential Fax 512-419-6413 Attachments 065-1 Injury Management Procedures (Flow Chart) 065-2 Medical Treatment Referral form 065-3 Medical Authorization Letter 065-4 URS Return to Work Policy 065-5 Description of Employee’s Job Duties

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INJURY MANAGEMENT PROCEDURES FLOW CHART

Attachment 65-1

Early Return Program

Incident Occurs

Follow Procedures

for Treatment Needed

Contact MSP

Incident Report

& Follow-up

No Treatment Treatment Unsure

Contact OHS 866-326-7321 Incident

Report & Follow-up

Incident Report

& Follow-up

Incident Report

& Follow-up

Contact OHS 866-326-7321

Medical Referral

Form

No Treatment Needed Treatment Unsure

Incident Report

& Follow-up

Call “911”

Contact OHS866-326-7321

Early ReturnProgram

Treatment Needed

Incident Only Injury / Illness

Non-Critical Critical

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RETURN TO WORK POLICY Attachment 65-4

Our primary goal in safety is the prevention of work related injuries. When an

injury does occur, it is the policy of URS to provide our employees with the best

possible recovery program. A major component of any successful recovery

program is returning the injured employee to the workforce as soon as medically

possible. This type of Early Return Strategy has been shown to dramatically

reduce the overall recovery time of injured workers creating a benefit for the

employee, his/her family, coworkers, and the firm.

As part of this policy, Operations, Human Resources, Health and Safety, and our

workers’ compensation insurance carrier will work together with our employees

and their treating physician to establish a recovery program that minimizes both

the number of cases and total days away from work experienced by our

employees. URS operations will accommodate transitional work (i.e. light duty or

modified work) requirements for employees recovering from work related injuries.

The work limits, as defined by the treating physician, will be strictly adhered to.

Modified job assignments will be structured to meet the capacities and therapy

needs of the injured employee.

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APPENDIX B

Health and Safety Forms

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URS Safe Work Plan Daily Safety Task Analysis Worksheet

Daily Safety Task Analysis

JOB/TASK DATE

Work Area Permits(s) Required and attached YES NO

Major Steps of Task: Recognized/Unanticipated Hazards: Safe Plan: Tools Required to do the job

safely: Adjacent Work/Processes and/or co-occupancy Yes No Other workers adjacent, above, below

Notified them of our presence Coordinated with adjacent work supervisor/customer operator Can work safely TEAM MEMBERS SIGNATURES

The signature of the Supervisor certifies the completion of the Hazard Assessment and Safe Plan of Action by the crew. Supervisor’s Signature: Date Instructions: 1. Write the name of the job or task in the space provided. 2. Conduct a walk-through survey of work area. 3. Write the steps of the task in a safe sequence. 4. List all possible hazards involved in each step as well as reaction to failure. 5. In the Safe Plan column, provide the corrective actions that will be taken to keep the hazard from becoming an accident or injury. 6. In Tools column list tools needed to do the job, additional safety equipment, etc. 7. Have each team member that helped develop and will use this STA sign in the spaces provided at the bottom. 8. Review the STA at the end of the task for improvements. (NOTE: THE WORK SHALL STOP IF CONDITIONS CHANGE, JOB CHANGES, OR DEFICIENCY IN PLAN IS NOTED.)

Review checklist on page 2

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URS Safe Work Plan Daily Safety Task Analysis Worksheet Safe Plan of Action Checklist (Check the items that apply)

Permits/Clearances Utility Clearance Obtained Hazards Safe Plan Confined Space Power de-energization required Insulation blankets required Wire watcher required Critical Lift

Overhead Utilities Required clearance distance = ft. Safe work zone marked

Hoisting & Rigging Safety Review Signalman assigned Tag lines in use Area around crane barricaded Boom Assembly and Breakdown

Crane or other Lifting Equipment Lifting equipment inspected Personnel protected from overhead load

Boom Proximity Reviewed as-builts Subsurface surveys Received dig permit Concrete Structure Penetration

Underground Utilities Required clearance distance = ft. Safe work zone marked

Soil Excavation Lock Out/Tag Out/Try Out? Permit required Confirm that equipment is de-energized Pneumatic Test

Electrical Reviewed electrical safety procedures Additional info below

Hot Work Permits Inspected prior to entering Proper sloping/shoring Scaffolding Erection Plan

Excavations Barricades provided Access/egress provided Protection from accumulated water

Steel Erection/Decking/Flooring/ Grating Checklist Permit Fire Extinguishers Fire watch Adjacent area protected Request for Shutdown

Fire Hazard Unnecessary flammable material removed Additional info below

Electrically Hazardous Work Traffic Barricades Cones Signs Flagmen Lane closure Radiation Work Permit for Visitors

Vehicular Traffic or Heavy Equipment Communication with equipment operator Additional information below

Required PPE Noise > 85 dB Hearing protection is required: Ear plugs Ear muffs Both Additional info below Hard Hat Inspect general condition GFCI in use Identified PEP required for each tool Ear Plugs/Ear Muffs

Hand & Power Tools: Reviewed safety requirements in operators manual(s) Guarding OK Additional info below

Eye Protection List sharp tools, material, equipment Safety Glasses Face Shield

Hand Hazards

PPE gloves, etc. Protected sharp edges as necessary Additional info below Chemical Goggles Reviewed proper lifting tech. Identified material requiring lifting equipment Welding Hood

Manual Lifting Hand protection required Back support belts Additional information below

Hand Protection Inspect general condition before use Ladder inspected within last quarter Cut Resistant Gloves

Ladders Ladder tied off Proper angle and placement Reviewed ladder safety

Welders Gloves Inspect general condition before use Tags in place Properly secured Nitrile Gloves

Scaffolds Toe boards used Footings adequate Materials properly stored on scaffold

Surgical Gloves Inspect for trip hazards Hazards marked Tools & material properly stored Rubber Gloves

Slips, Trips, Falls Extension cords properly secured Work zone free of debris Additional information below

Electrical Insulated Gloves List potential pinch points: Arm Sleeves

Foot Protection Pinch Points

Working near operating equipment Hand/Body positioning Additional information below Safety Toe Boots The task creates potential for direct contact with hazardous chemicals. Rubber Boots Reviewed MSDS hazards and precautions Have proper containers and labels Rubber Boot Covers

Working w/Chemicals

Have identified proper PPE (respirators, clothing, gloves, etc. Dielectric Footware Heat stress monitoring (>85º F; 29.4º C) Liquids available Cool down periods

Respiratory Protection Heat Stress Potential

Sun Screen Reviewed Heat Stress symptoms Additional info below Dust Mask (NIOSH) Proper clothing (i.e., gloves, coat, coveralls) Wind chill (<32º F; 0º C) Air Purifying Respirator

Cold Stress Potential Reviewed Cold Stress symptoms Warm up periods Additional information below

Supplied Air Respirator Air emissions Water discharge Hazardous wastes Other wastes SCBA

Environmental Pollution prevention Waste minimization

Emergency Escape Respirator Weather Terrain Adjacent operations or processes Biological hazards Special Clothing

Natural or Site Hazards Animals/reptiles/insects hazards

Tyvek® Caution barricade tape required Danger barricade tape required Poly Coated Tyvek®

Overhead Work Rigid railing required Covers over opening Warming signs required

NOMEX® Additional Information Rain Suit

Fall Protection Harness

Double Lanyard Required

Anchorage Point Available

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FLAMMABLE, COMBUSTIBLE, OXIDIZER & COMPRESSED GAS INSPECTION CHECKLIST

Attachment 15-2

1

Location Inspected: Job No.:

Date Inspected: Name of Inspector:

Yes No N/A

Storage Cabinets

1. Flammable cabinets do not obstruct room exits.

2. No more than 60 gallons of flammable or 120 gallons of combustible liquid is stored in a cabinet.

3. No more than three cabinets are located in a storage area.

4. Metal storage cabinets have self-closing doors.

5. Cabinets are labeled “FLAMMABLE-KEEP FIRE AWAY”

Safety Cans

6. Safety cans are constructed of stainless steel, Monel or tin.

7. Safety cans have a flame arrestor and spring-loaded cap on both the filling and pouring spouts.

Drum & Drum Storage Areas

8. Drums are stored in a vertical position.

9. Bungs are closed when liquid is not being transferred.

10. Drums are shielded from the sun.

11. Funnels with installed flash arrestor are used when transferring flammable liquids into drums.

12. A minimum distance of 25 feet between a drum storage area and buildings is present.

13. A “NO SMOKING” sign is posted in the area.

14. An emergency spill kit is near the drum storage area.

15. A 20 lb. Dry-chemical fire extinguisher is no less than 10 feet or more than 50 feet from the storage area.

Waste Cans

16. Combustible scrap, debris and waste materials (oily rags, etc.) are stored in covered metal cans.

17. Waste cans are removed from the work area daily.

18. Waste cans have spring-loaded self-closing lids.

Storage Rooms Designed Specifically For Flammable

19. Room construction meets NFPA fire-resistance requirements.

20. Rooms with automatic extinguishing systems have the following:

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Attachment 15-2

2

Yes No N/A

��Noncombustible liquid-tight raised sills or ramps at least 4 inches in height.

��Flooring at least four inches below the surrounding floor, or an open grated trench that drains to a safe location.

��Openings with approved self-closing fire doors.

��Liquid-tight construction where the walls join the floors.

��Shelving, racks, dunnage floor overlay and other interiors with one inch wood.

21. Rooms are ventilated by a gravity or mechanical exhaust system that:

Commences not more than 12 inches above the floor.

��Is designed to provide for a complete change of air within the room at least six times per hour.

��Is controlled by a switch located outside the door, with ventilating equipment and any light fixtures operated form the same switch.

Flammable & Combustible Storage Areas Within Buildings

22. At least one portable fire extinguisher rated not less than 20-B is located outside of but not more than ten feet from the door opening into any room used for the storage of more than sixty gallons of flammable or combustible liquids.

23. Buildings or rooms are locked when not occupied.

24. Exits, stairways or passageways are not used for storing flammables and combustibles.

25. No more than 25 gallons of Class IA or 60 gallons of Class IB; II or III liquids is located in a room outside of a flammable storage locker or flammable storeroom.

26. An isle at least three feet wide is maintained in storage areas.

27. No more than those amounts needed for one day’s use are stored in buildings under construction.

Outside Storage of Flammable and Combustible Liquids

28. At least one portable fire extinguisher having a rating of not less than 20-B is located not less than twenty-five feet or more than 75 feet from any outside flammable liquid storage area.

29. For containers not more than 60 gallons each, no more than 1,100 gallons in any one group are stored.

30. Groups of containers are separated by five-foot clearances.

31. Groups of containers are more than fifty feet from buildings.

32. Portable tanks (not exceeding 660 gallons in capacity) are provided with emergency venting devices as specified by NFPA 30.

33. Storage areas are free of accumulation of weeds, debris, and other combustible materials not necessary to the storage.

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Attachment 15-2

3

Yes No N/A

Storage Tanks

34. Tanks have relief vents.

35. Tank vents are not close to open flames, stacks, heating apparatus, or any other source of ignition.

36. A dike or curb or other suitable means to prevent the spread of leakage from tanks.

37. Diked areas have a capacity equal in volume to at least that of the largest tank plus 10% of all other tanks in the enclosure.

38. Provisions to drain off accumulations of ground or rainwater or spills in diked areas.

Dispensing of Flammable and Combustible Liquids

39. Dispensing outlets for above ground tanks with nationally listed automatic-closing valve, without a latch-open device.

40. Dispensing Systems are electrically bonded and grounded.

41. Tanks, hoses and containers of five gallons or less in metallic contact while transferring flammable liquids.

42. Electrically bonded systems are used for transferring flammable liquids in containers in excess of five gallons.

43. Closed piping systems are used for drawing flammable liquids during transfer.

44. Flammables and combustibles are drawn from a container or portable tank by use of gravity or through a pump suing an approved self-closing valve.

Liquefied Petroleum Gas – Refueling

45. Equipment is shut down during refueling operations.

46. Leather gloves and safety glasses are worn during refueling operations.

47. Smoking and hot work is prohibited during refueling.

48. Refueling occurs at least 25 feet from buildings.

Compressed Gases - Storage

49. Cylinders must be capped when regulators are removed.

50. Oxygen and fuel cylinders are stowed in designated well-ventilated areas.

51. Storage areas have temperatures less than 130 degrees.

52. Cylinders are stored upright and secured from falling over.

53. Cylinders are in segregated groups by gas type and not intermingled with other cylinders.

54. Oxygen cylinders are stored at least 20 feet away from flammables. (A fire resistive partition of at least 1-hour fire resistance rating of at least 5-foot height may also be used.)

55. Flammable or combustible materials are kept at least 20 feet away from stored cylinders.

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Attachment 15-2

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Yes No N/A

56. Gas cylinder valves are protected from snow and ice during winter months.

57. Oxygen cylinders are kept free from oil and grease.

58. Welding cylinders are securely fastened to ready-use racks.

59. Smoking or open flames are not permitted in areas where cylinders are stored.

60. Cylinder storage areas are posted with the following sing: “DANGER – NO SMOKING OR OPEN FLAME”

61. Cylinders are labeled with gas contents and warning statement.

62. Empty cylinders are segregated from full cylinders.

Oxidizers

63. Oxidizers are stored separately from flammables.

64. When oxidizers are shifted to a second container, the container is labeled with the appropriate warning labels.

65. Secondary containers are compatible with oxidizers.

66. Oxidizers are stored away from heat sources where the maximum temperature exceeds 100 degrees F.

67. Chromic acid, nitric acid, perchloric acid, potassium permanganate (all oxidizers) are stored separately from other corrosives and flammables.

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Attachment 18-2

Page 1 of 1

URS Corporation Health & Safety ProgramEMPLOYEE HEAT STRESS EXPOSURE MONITORING RECORD

DATE: SAFETY REPRESENTATIVE: WORKER'S NAME: SUBCONTRACTOR: WORK ACTIVITY:

Time (24 hour) Oral Temp (oF) Pulse (BPM) Comments





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DAILY HEAVY EQUIPMENT SAFETY INSPECTION CHECKLIST

Attachment 19-1

Revised: March 2002

Equipment Id No. Inspector’s Name

Equipment Name Employee No.

Beg. Hours End Hours Date INSTRUCTIONS: Each shift shall inspect all applicable items indicated. If an unsatisfactory condition is observed, suspend operation of the equipment and report the unsatisfactory condition to the site supervisor immediately.

ITEM INSPECTED CHECK IF SATISFACTORY

COMMENTS

Falling Object Protective Structure (FOP) Roll-Over Protection Structure (ROP) Seat Belts Operator Seat Bar(s) Side Shields, Screens or Cab Lift Arm Device Grab Handles Back-up Alarm – Working Lights Guards Horn Windshield Wipers Glass, Mirrors Anti-Skid Tread Clear of Mud Safety Signs (i.e., counterbalance swing area) Fire Extinguisher General Condition Fuel Connection Oil (fuel and no leaks) Clear of Extra Materials Controls Function Properly Damaged Parts Hydraulic System (full and no leaks) Parking Brake Lift Arm and Bucket Tires/Tracks Steering Breathing Air System Blast Shields Gallons of Fuel Added Quarts of Oil Added

Operator Signature

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HOUSEKEEPING INSPECTION SHEET

Attachment 21-1

Page 1 of 2

Building or Location:

Inspection Conducted by: Date: Yes No

must be completed

N/A

General Site Housekeeping

1. No blocking of exits or emergency equipment.

2. Equipment or materials are not left lying on the ground.

3. Storage areas are free from the accumulation of materials that constitute trip hazards.

4. Scrap materials and other debris is kept free from work area.

5. Combustible scrap and debris is removed by safe means at regular intervals.

6. Oily rags are stored in metal cans with tight fitting lids. Oily rags are removed at the end of the day.

Visibility

7. Halls, stairways and walkways are well lit.

8. Well designed light switches are present in areas where walkways are not always lighted.

9. Dust, smoke or steam does not create poor visibility.

10. Glare from floodlights or windows does not create poor visibility in work areas.

Stairs

11. Handrails are tight and at the proper level.

12. Handrails extend past the top and bottom step.

13. White or yellow strips are painted on the first and last step for better visibility. (Not an OSHA requirement – recommendation only).

14. Steps are not rough or defective.

15. Stair treads are wide enough and risers consistently spaced.

16. Stairs are free of obstructions.

Floor Conditions

17. Floors of every workroom are clean, and so far as possible, in a dry condition.

18. Floors are not oily or overly waxed or polished.

19. Where wet floors or processes are present, proper drainage is provided and false floors, mats, or other dry standing places are provided.

20. Floor surfaces are finished with non-slip coatings where spills are likely.

21. Floors and passageways are free from protruding nails, splinters, holes, or loose boards.

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HOUSEKEEPING INSPECTION SHEET

Attachment 21-1

Page 2 of 2

Yes No must be

completed

N/A

22. Floors are free of holes and depressions.

23. Aisles or pathways are wide enough for easy passage and for carrying objects (48 inches is recommended).

24. Ramps are covered with non-slip surfaces or matting.

25. Carpets or rugs do not have loose or frayed edges that may catch boots or shoes.

26. Walkways are free from extension cords, air hoses and cables.

27. Boxes, containers, machine parts or other tripping hazards do not lie in pathways.

Ground Conditions

28. Trip hazards are not present.

29. Fall hazards are not present.

30. Holes or changes in ground elevation are either filled or guarded.

31. Muddy walkways are filled with gravel to reduce slipping.

32. All employees who work in wet or greasy conditions wear slip resistant footwear.

Equipment

33. Vehicle steps are of adequate size, surface placement for safe dismounting.

34. Hand grips or ladders are adequate for getting in and out of equipment.

35. Ladders have been checked for damage and removed from service if found unsafe.

I certify that the above inspection was performed to the best of my knowledge and ability, based on the conditions present on

Signature

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LOCK AND TAG LOG

Attachment 23-1

Page 1 of 1

Job Name: Job Location:

Name of Tagging Authority: Date:

Date Lockout Location Authorized Employee Activity Initiated

Activity Completed

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Medical History QuestionnaireG Baseline G Annual/BiennialG Exit G Other ___________________

Company Name:_________________________

Office:__________________________________

Date:_______________

Medical History Questionnaire

1-(800) 455-6155Occupational Medicine � Environmental Health � Toxicology

The exam will be at: Please see Appointment Protocol.

- Please have your Supervisor or Health & Safety Professional complete the Job Profile onthe inside flap of this page if you do not know the responses.

- See your Health & Safety Professional for directions to the clinic. Please bring the com-pleted exam packet and your Authorization.

- Do not eat for 8 hours prior to exam. (Water and unsweetened juice or black decaffeinated coffee are allowed) (Dry toast if you have an afternoon appointment)

- Avoid all alcohol consumption for 24 hours prior to the exam.

- Avoid loud noise exposure for 14 to 16 hours before the exam.

- If you wear contact lenses, please do not insert them on the day of the exam. Bring a pairof glasses.

- If you use hearing aids, please bring them to the clinic.

- If you have questions, do not read or understand please contact (800) 455-6155.

- The cost of this exam will be borne by your employer. It is important to be on time for your appointment. If you cannot attend your appointment, call (800) 455-6155 to cancel, or your employer may be charged.

Please answer all the questions in this booklet.

Copyright WorkCare� © 2000 All Rights Reserved.

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Job ProfileTHIS SECTION IS TO BE COMPLETEDII

If you have questions about the job, these need to be discussed with the employer.

JOB DUTY / TITLE

WORK SCHEDULE

What is the main job duty (present or proposed) for this individual?(Example: Driller, Water Treatment, Ground Water Sampling, Engineer,Environmental Scientist, Lab Tech, Heavy Equipment Operator, Maintenance Worker, etc.)

_____________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________

____________ % Field __________ % Office ____________ % Travel

INSTRUCTIONSIYour supervisor must allow you to answer this questionnaire during normal working hours, or at a time and place that isconvenient to you. To maintain your confidentiality, your employer or supervisors must not look at or review your answers,and your employer must tell you how to deliver or send this questionnaire to the healthcare professional who will review it.

Yes NoG GHas your employer told you how to contact the healthcare professional who will review this questionnaire?

This questionaire is used to gather information about your health and physical condition, both now and in the past. Thisinformation will be used to determine if you can safely perform the duties of your job. This exam is not intended to substitutefor care provided by a personal physician. Results of the exam will be sent to your home address. The results of theexamination are kept confidential.

I. 1. Print the following information:

Home Phone Work Phone Emergency Contact/Phone #( ) ( ) ( )

Sex Position Site Location Date Employed

[ ] Male [ ] Female

Last Name: _______________________________ First Name: _____________________________________

Home mailing address: ______________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________________

Social Security Number: ____________________________ Date of Birth: ________________Age: ______

(city) (state) (zip)

What is the phone number at which you can be reached by the healthcare professional who reviews this

questionnaire (include area code:) ( _____ ) ____________________________________________________

What is the best time to reach you? From: __________AM/PM To: _________ AM/PM

E-mail: _________________________________________________________

Read and sign this Consent for Release of Medical Records:I hereby authorize WORKCARE to release in confidence to ______________________(company) and/or itssubsidiaries medical information, including but not limited to the results of medical evaluations, physicalexaminations or medical testing, as it specifically pertains to my medical qualification to perform the statedJob Duty consistent with the requirements of OSHA, MSHA.I further authorize the examining physician and/or clinic to release to WORKCARE� any medicalinformation related to my medical or physical condition. You have a right to receive a copy of thisauthorization.

Signature:________________________________________________________________ Date: _____________

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5. Will you be working under hot conditions (temperatures exceeding 77°F)?Will you be working under humid conditions?Will you be working at high altitudes?Describe the work you�ll be doing while you�re using your respirator(s).________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

6. Describe any special or hazardous conditions you might encounter when you�re using your respirator(s)(For example, confined spaces, life-threatening gases):_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

7. During the period you are using the respirator(s), is your work effort:a. Light (less than 200 kcal per hour) Yes G No G How long______hrs per shiftb. Moderate ( 200 to 359 kcal per hour) Yes G No G How long______hrs per shiftExamples: sitting while mailing or filing; driving a truck or trasferring a moderate load (about 35 lbs)at trunk level; walking on a level surface about 2 mphc. Heavy (above 350 kcal per hour) Yes G No G How long______hrs per shiftExamples: lifting a heavy load (about 50 lbs.) from the floor to your waist; working on a loading dock;shoveling; standing while bricklaying; climbing stairs with a heavy load (about 50 lbs.)

8. Describe any special responsibilities you�ll have while using your respirator(s) that may affect the safetyand well-being of other (e.g. rescue, security):__________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________________

9. Are there any substances which you can not work with? List:_____________________________________3

Are there any specific physical demands of the job that are important? (example: lifting, carrying)If yes, please specify:_____________________________________________________________________________________________

PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

Is clearance for the use of respiratory protective equipment needed?

Escape only (no rescue) G Emergency rescue only G

Is there specific safety equipment (beyond hard hat, gloves, boots, and appropriate clothing) that are usedin the safe performance on the job? If yes please specify:____________________________________________________________________________________1. THIS EMPLOYEE USES THE FOLLOWING TYPES OF RESPIRATORY PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:

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HALF FACE PIECE AIR PURIFYINGRESPIRATOR

FULL FACE PIECE AIR PUIRFYINGRESPIRATOR

POWERED AIR PURIFYING REPIRATOR

SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS

AIR LINE RESPIRATOR

DURATION FREQUENCYTEMPERATURE

EXTREMES HUMIDITY

2. Is it possible that this individual will be required to wear Level A protection at any time?[SCBA, fully encapsulated suit, chemical resistant gloves & boots.]

3. Is it possible that this individual will be required to wear Level B protection at any time?[SCBA, chemical resistant clothing, chemical resistant gloves & boots.]

4. List potential chemical exposures

Yes No

G G

G G

Yes NoG G

Yes NoG G

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Yes NoG G

Yes NoG GG GG G

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REVIEW OF SYSTEMSIII

ANSWER YES IF YOU CURRENTLY HAVE THE SYMPTOM OR HAVE HAD SIGNIFICANTLY IN THE PAST

YES NO DATE YES NO DATE

A. FeverB. ChillsC. Weight LossD. Loss of energy/fatigueA. Poor VisionB. Color BlindnessC. Double visionD. Injury to eyeE. CataractF. GlaucomaG. Do you wear glasses or contacts?A. Ear InfectionB. Mastoid surgeryC. Loss of hearingD. Sore throatE. Frequent hoarsenessF. Dental problemsA. AllergiesB. Sinus troubleC. Hay feverA. TuberculosisB. Asthma & breathing difficultiesC. Lung collapseD. PneumoniaE. Shortness of breathF. Persistent or severe coldsG. Persistent or severe coughsH. Chest surgery I. WheezingJ. EmphysemaK. BronchitisA. High blood pressureB. Heart murmurC. Enlarged heartD. Heart disease/failureE. Rheumatic feverF. Heart palpitationsG. Irregular heart beatH. Heart attack I. Chest painA. Varicose veinsB. StrokeC. Leg ulcersD. Swelling of anklesE. Leg pain on walkingA. AnemiaB. LeukemiaC. Sickle Cell DiseaseD. Other blood diseaseA. DiabetesB. Thyroid problemsC. Cancer or tumorsD. Heart related illnessA. Rash/dermatitisB. Bruise easilyC. PsoriasisD. Wart/mole changeE. Eczema/Acne

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A. HeadachesB. Head injuryC. Neck injuryA. Birth defectB. Frequent backachesC. Back surgeryD. Disc diseaseE. Back injury or strainF. Back x-raysG. Chiropractic treatmentsH. Arthritis/Rheumatism I. Knee problemsJ. Swollen jointsK. AmputationL. Broken Bones

Type:M. DislocationsN. Carpal Tunnel SyndromeO. Repetitive Strain ExtremitiesA. UlcersB. ColitisC. Diarrhea (frequent)D. Stomach problemsE. VomitingF. Bloody bowel movementsG. Hepatitis/Abnormal liver enzymesH. Cirrhosis I. Yellow JaundiceJ. Gallbladder troubleA. Epilepsy/seizuresB. Fainting spellsC. Loss of consciousnessD. Dizziness or vertigoE. Frequent exhaustionF. Trouble with nervesG. Frequent worry/depressionA. Kidney trouble/stonesB. Bladder troubleC. Kidney/bladder surgeryD. Blood in urineE. Difficulty urinatingA. Venereal diseaseB. Infertility/difficulty conceivingC. Children with birth defectsA. Irregular period/painful menstruationB. HysterectomyC. Are you pregnant?D. Have you difficulty becoming

pregnant?E. Date of last menstrual periodF. Date of past pelvic/pap smearG. Date of last mammogramH. Breast lumps I. Breast dischargeJ. Repeated miscarriagesA. Inability to have an erectionB. Discharge or bleeding from the penisC. Abnormal testicular self examinationD. Prostate problems

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Describe fully any �Yes� responses by number: ___________________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Are you currently unable to perform any type of activity? Yes G No G List:______________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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SOCIAL HISTORYIV

PAST MEDICAL HISTORYV

CURRENT MEDICINESVI

FAMILY HISTORYVII

1. Do you now or in the past month smoke cigarettes? G G

2. Have you ever smoked cigarettes in the past? G G

3. If you now smoke or smoked in the past, how

many years total have you smoked? (Write in number)_____

4. If you now smoke or have smoked in the past,

how many packs per day do/did you smoke on the

average? (Choose the closest number)

G Less than one-half(½) G One (1) G One and one-half(1½)

G Two (2) G Two and one-half (2½) G Three (3)

G More than three

5. Do you use any one of the following tobacco products?G G

G Pipe Tobacco G Cigars G Snuff G Smokeless Tobacco

6. Do you regularly drink alchoholic beverages? G G

FOR QUESTIONS 7-9, CHOOSE THE ANSWERWHICH BEST FITS YOU.7. If yes, how many drinks, beers or glasses of wine

do you drink daily?G Less than 1 G 1-2 G 3-4G 5-6 G 7-8 G More than 8

8. Do you have strenuous exercise for at least 45 min.?G Daily G 3 times a week G 1 time a weekG Rarely G Never

9. Do you feel frustated, stressed or uptight?G Daily G 3 times a week G 1 time a weekG Rarely G Never

10. Do you eat greasy or fatty foods?G Daily G 3 times a week G 1 time a weekG Rarely G Never

11. Do you use street drugs? G Yes G No

YES NO

For Annual or Exit Exam - Indicate Change Since Last Exam1. Are you currently being treated for illness or injury? G Yes G No2. Have you been treated for persistent illness or injury? G Yes G No3. Describe fully any �Yes� responses.

4. Please list HOSPITAL ADMISSIONS: G If none, check here 5. Please list allergies to any medication, food, clothing, YEAR REASON FOR HOSPITALIZATION bee stings or other substances: 19 19 19

6. How many days of work did you miss in the last 12 months due to your health? _______7. Have you ever pursued a compensation claim or received disability payment for occupational injury G G or disease?8. Have you ever been turned down for life insurance? G G 9. Have you had injuries from an auto accident? G G

YES NO

When was the last year you received a tetanus immunization booster? ______________ / ________ /__________Do you currently have presciptions for drugs Have you ever been addicted to or consistentlyor medications? G Yes G No Please specify:______ used drugs? G Yes G No Please specify:_________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________Do you take any of the following medications on a daily basis.Heart Medicine G Yes G NoThyroid medicine G Yes G NoOral medicine for Diabetes G Yes G NoInsulin for diabetes G Yes G NoNerve or sleeping pills G Yes G NoBlood thinner G Yes G No

Aspirin G Yes G NoBlood pressure medicine G Yes G NoDiuretic (Water pill) G Yes G NoMedicine for seizures G Yes G NoAllergy/Asthma medications G Yes G NoOther:

Father: G Living List Diseases ________________ If dead, cause of death____________________________Mother: G Living List Diseases ________________ If dead, cause of death____________________________Brothers: G Living List Diseases ________________ If dead, cause of death____________________________Sisters: G Living List Diseases ________________ If dead, cause of death____________________________Has any member of the family had any of the following:Cancer G Yes G NoInsanity G Yes G NoKidney Disease G Yes G No

Diabetes G Yes G NoTuberculosis G Yes G NoHeart Disease G Yes G No

Nervousness G Yes G NoRheumatism G Yes G No

5

YES NO

mo. day yr.

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FOR INITIAL EXAMS ONLY

PAST JOB HISTORYVIII

TOXIC EXPOSURE HISTORYIX

THIS PAGE IS TO BE COMPLETED ONLY AS INITIAL OR PRE-JOB EXAMS

LIST ALL JOBS EVER HELD STARTING WITH YOUR FIRST - INCLUDE PART TIME AND VOLUNTEER WORK

NAME OF EMPLOYERFROMMO/YR

TOMO/YR

# HRS WORKEDPER WEEK/SHIFT DESCRIPTION OF WORK POTENTIAL HAZARDS (DUST, FUMES, CHEMICALS,

HEAT, NOISE, PHYSICAL AGENTS, METALS, RADIATION)

At work or at home have you ever been exposed to hazardous solvents, hazardous airborne chemicals(e.g. gases, fumes, dust) or have you come into skin contact with hazardous chemicals?

List

Have you worked with any of the materials, or under any of the conditions, listed below:

YES NOAsbestos G GSilica (e.g. sandblasting) G GCoal (e.g. mining) G GGrinding G G Welding G GAerosols G GAsphalt, pitch or tar G GBeryllium G GCadmium G GCotton Dust G GPesticides G GFuel G GOils G GLead G GNickel/Chrome G GPaint G GMicrowave/Radio Frequency G GNuclear Radiation/X-Ray G GFiberglass G GPlastics G GSolvents G GCompressed Gases G GAluminum G GIron G GTin G GDusty Environments G G

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Have you ever worked around excessive noise? G GWhere?

Have you ever worked in an excessively hot orcold environment? G GWhere?

YES NOHave you ever worked around vibration or withvibrating tools? G G

Have you ever worked in a doctor�s office,clinic or hospital where you might have hadexposure to biohazardous materials? G G

Have you ever performed a site assesment onany of the above industry groups or materials? G GList:

Any other hazardous exposures G GIf �yes,� describe these exposures:

YES NOHave you ever lived near large industrial plantsor areas of air pollution? G G

Have you ever received hazardous duty orenvironmental pay? G G

Have you ever been in the military service? G G

If �yes� were you exposed to biological orchemical agents (either in training or combat?) G G

Have you ever worked on a HAZMAT team? G G

List any second jobs or side businesses you have:

List your current and previous hobbies:

Specify:

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RESPIRATOR USERS ONLYTHE FOLLOWING 2 PAGES ONLY NEED TO BE COMPLETED BY THOSE ASSIGNED TO USE REPIRATORS.

IF UNCERTAIN ABOUT RESPIRATOR USE, PLEASE COMPLETE

RESPIRATOR USE HEART, LUNGS, AND OTHERBODY SYSTEMS (CONT.)

YES NO1. Have you ever worn a respirator in the past? G G

2. What type of respirator did you wear?(mark all that apply)If no go to question 4G Disposable particulate filter mask (non-cartridge dust mask)G Half face cartridge respiratorG Full face cartridge respiratorG Powered air purifying respiratorG Supplied air (airline) respiratorG Self contained breathing apparatus (SCBA)G Escape only respirator

HEART, LUNGS, AND OTHERBODY SYSTEMS (CONT.)

3. If you�ve ever used a respirator, have youever had any of the following problems?

Eye irritation G GSkin allergies or rashes G GAnxiety G GGeneral weakness or fatigue G GAny other problem or difficulty thatinterfered with your use of a respirator G G

YES NO4. Have you ever had an abnormal EKG

(Electrocardiogram) G GExplain:

5. Have you ever had any of the followingcardiovascular or heart problems?

Heart attack G GStroke G GAngina (chest pain) G GHeart failure G GHigh blood pressure G GSwelling in your legs or feet (not caused G Gby standing or walking)Heart arrhythmia G GAny other heart problem that you have G Gbeen told about

6. Have you ever had surgery of the arteries,coronary bypass or angioplasty (to correctblocked artery or aneurysm)?(mark only1 answer)

Yes, within the past year G GYes, more than 1 year ago G GNo G G

6. Have you ever had any of the followingpulmonary or lung problems?

Asbestosis G G

YES NOAsthma G GChronic bronchitis G GEmphysema G GPneumonia G GTuberculosis G GSilicosis G GLung cancer G GBroken ribs G GPneumothorax (collapsed lung) G GAny chest injuries or surgeries G G

8. Have you ever had seizures (fits)? G G

9. Have you ever been told you had diabetes (sugar disease)? G G

10. Have you ever had allergic reactions that interfere with your breathing? G G

11. Have you ever experienced claustrophobia (fear of closed-in places)? G G

12. Have you ever had trouble smelling odors? G G

13. Have you ever had any of the followingpulmonary, cadiovascular, lung or heartsymptoms?

Shortness of breath G G

Shortness of breath when walking faston level ground or walking up a slighthill or incline G G

Shortness of breath when walking withother people at an ordinary pace onlevel ground G G

Have to stop for breath when walking atyour own pace on level ground G G

Shortness of breath when washing ordressing yourself G G

Shortness of breath that interferes withyour job G G

14. Do you currently take medication for any ofthe following problems?Breathing G GHeart trouble G GBlood pressure G GSeizure (fits) G G

15. Have you within the past had any of thethe following symptoms of lung illness?

Coughing that produces phlegm(thick sputum) G G

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HEART, LUNGS, AND OTHERBODY SYSTEMS (CONT.)

FULL FACE OR SCBAREPIRATOR USER ONLY (CONT.)

YES NOCoughing that occurs mostly when youare lying down G G

Coughing up blood in the last month G G

Wheezing G G

Wheezing that interferes with your job G G

Chest pain when you breath deeply G G

Coughing that wakes you early in themorning G G

Any other symtoms that you think maybe related to lung problems G G

16. Have you ever had any of the followingcardiovascular or heart symtoms?

Frequent pain or tightness in your chest G G

Pain or tightness in your chest duringphysical activity G G

Pain or tightness in your chest thatinterferes with your job G G

In the past two years, have you noticedyour heart skipping or missing a beat? G G

Heartburn or indigestion that is notrelated to eating G G

Any other symtoms that you think mightbe related to heart or circulation problems G G

FULL FACE OR SCBAREPIRATOR USER ONLY

The following questions must be answered by every em-ployee who has been selected to use either a full-facepiece respirator or Air Supply Respirator (Self-ContainedBreathing Apparatus [SCBA] or air line).

YES NO17. Have you ever lost vision in either eye

(temporarily or permanently)? G G

18. Do you currently have any of the followingvision problems?

Wear contact lenses G G

Wear glasses G G

Color blind G G

Any other eye or vision problem G G8

YES NO19. Have you ever had an injury to your ears,

including a broken ear drum? G G

20. Do you currently have any of the followinghearing problems?

Diffculty hearing G G

Wear a hearing aid G G

Any other hearing or ear problem G G

Explain:

21. Have you ever had a back injury? G G

22. Do you currently have any of the followingmuscle or skeletal problems?

Weakness in any of your arms, hands,legs or feet G G

Back pain G G

Difficulty fully moving your arms and legs G G

Pain or stiffness when you lean forwardor backward at the waist G G

Difficulty fully moving your head up and downG G

Difficulty fully moving your head side to side G G

Difficulty bending at your knees G G

Difficulty squatting to the ground G G

Difficulty climbing a flight of stairs or aladder carrying more than 25 lbs. G G

Any other muscle or skeletal problemsthat might interfere with using arespirator G G

Explain:

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STOP!: PHYSICIANS COMPLETE THE REMAINING SECTIONS. 9

X FOR YEARLY / EXIT EXAMINATIONS ONLY 1. a. Approximately how many days of hazardous field work have you performed since your

last examination?

b. Approximately how many days in Level C (using an air-purifying respirator)?

c. Approximately how many days in Level B (self-contained breathing apparatus or air line)?

2. Approximately how many different hazardous material sites have you worked on since your last examination?

3. What were the chemical or other hazards of concern to which you have potential exposure since your last examination? (e.g. gasoline, arsenic, trichlorethylene, radiation, asbestos)

Chemicals of Concern Approximate # of Days

Exposure Frequency Exposure Duration

Daily Weekly Monthly < 1 Hr. 1-8 Hrs. > 8 Hrs.

4. Since your last exam, have you had difficulty doing your job because of: a. Sensitivity to chemicals, dust, sunlight, etc.? (circle one) Yes No Don’t Know b. Inability to perform certain motions? (circle one) Yes No Don’t Know c. Inability to assume certain positions? (circle one) Yes No Don’t Know d. Heat Stress? (circle one) Yes No Don’t Know e. Other medical reasons? (circle one) Yes No Don’t Know

5. Have you experienced any health symptoms that may be related to exposures to hazardous materials since your last examination? If so, please describe:

6. Since your last examination, have you had any type of illness that resulted in more than 3 consecutive days lost time

from work? Yes No List:

7. Do you feel that you have and/or had exposure to ticks? [ ] No [ ] Yes When If “Yes”, how would you quantify your potential exposure? [ ] Very significant [ ] Significant [ ] Insignificant [ ] None [ ] Unknown Have you ever had any symptoms or signs (e.g. rash) which you attribute to tick bites? [ ] No [ ] Yes If “Yes”, please describe:

8. a. How would you rate the effectiveness of the health and safety procedures used for work? Check One [ ] Poor [ ] Fair [ ] Good [ ]Excellent

b. Comments:

YES NO YES NO 9. Have you ever had an illness,

condition or 10. Have you ever developed illness or

symptoms

symptom which: which you think were related to your work? ! ! Occurred only during work? ! ! 11. Have you ever worked with a substance Occurred only after work, in evening? ! ! which made your nose, chest, or sinuses Occurred when you begin work after ! ! congested? ! ! a weekend or holiday? 12. Have you ever worked with substances

that

Disappeared during vacations or weekends? ! ! irritated your skin or caused a rash? ! !

YES NO 13. Would you like to talk to the healthcare professional who will review this questionnaire about your

answers to this questionnaire? ! !

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PHYSICAL EXAMINATION AND SUPPORTING STUDIES(Please initial on Authorization Form when completed)

HEIGHT WEIGHT TEMP. BLOOD PRESSURE

______inches _______lbs. ________°F _____________/__________

PULSE (Resting)

_____________ /min.For D.O.T. only: Pulse immediately after 2/min. exercise:_________________

VISION Visual acuity (if applicant wears glasses, test and recordboth with and without glasses.)

NEAR Left Right Both

Corrected 20/_________ 20/_________ 20/_________

Uncorrected 20/_________ 20/_________ 20/_________

FAR Left Right Both

Corrected 20/_________ 20/_________ 20/_________

Uncorrected 20/_________ 20/_________ 20/_________

URINALYSIS

Specified Gravity _____ Albumin_____ Female: LMP ______

Sugar _____ Blood _____

AUDIOGRAM (If marked YES on Exam Checklist):

500 1000 2000 3000 4000 6000 8000

Right _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______

Left _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______

Note: Testing documentation must be forwarded to WorkCare

COLOR VISION

Normal G

Abnormal G

Can recognize Red & Green G

PERIPHERAL VISION

Normal G

Abnormal G

SPECIMEN COLLECTION PER EXAM CHECKLISTAll laboratory specimens must be shipped by the day of the exam! If this is a Friday exam, mark Airbill for Saturday delivery.Exam data should be included for shipment in the box with the laboratory specimens.

SPIROMETRY (If marked YES on Exam Checklist):

FVC ______ Observed Vol. FEV1 ______ Observed Vol. FEV1

FVC ______ Predicted %______ FEV1 ______ Predicted %______ FVC

Note: Testing documentation must be forwarded to WorkCare

EKG (If marked YES on Exam Checklist);

G Normal G Abnormal

Note: All EKG strips must be forwarded to WorkCare

CHEST X-RAY (If marked YES on Exam Checklist):

G Normal G Abnormal

Comments:

%

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11

MEDICAL EXAMINATION

HANDS/SKINHAIR G GSKIN COLOR/TEXTURE G GNAILS G G

CHECK LIST NORMAL ABNORMAL DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF ABNORMAL FINDINGS

HEAD/EYES/EARS/NOSE/THROAT/MOUTHCONFIGURATION G GLIDS/CONJ/SCLERA G GPUPILS/FUNDI/EOM G GPINNA/CANALS/TM G GNASAL SEPTUM/MUCOSA G GTEETH/GUMS/TONGUE/PALATE G G

NERVOUS SYSTEMCENTRAL G GMOTOR G GSENSORY G GCEREBELLAR G GREFLEXES G G

NECK/NODESBRUIT G GROM G GMUSCLE STRENGTH G GTHYROID G GCERVICAL NODES G GINGUINAL/AXILLARY NODES G G

CHEST/LUNGSSHAPES/SYMMETRY G GDIAPHRAGMATIC EXCURSION G GPERCUSSION G GAUSCULTATION G G

CARDIOVASCULARCAROTIDS G GNECK VEINS/PULSES G GHEART SOUNDS (MURMURS) G GHEART SIZE G G

GASTRO/INTESTINALLIVER G GSPLEEN G GMASSES G GTENDERNESS G GSCARS G GHERNIA G G

MUSCULOSKELETAL/EXTREMITIESSPINAL ALIGNMENT G GEXTREMITIES G G(EDEMA, VARICOSITIES) G GJOINTS G GROM G G

COMMENTS:

EXAMINING PHYSICIAN (PRINT) PHYSICIAN SIGNATURE DATE

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1-(800) 455-615512 Rev. 1/2000

Transforming Occupational Health

SUMMARY OF FINDINGS AND COMMENTS RELEVANT TO ABNORMAL CONDITIONS

INSTRUCTION FOR PHYSICIAN/CLINICIAN

1. The results of the required testing should be recorded on page 10.

2. Please be sure to note EKG and chest x-ray readings on NORMAL or ABNORMAL on page 10 if required for this exam.

3. Please review any YES answers ONLY for questions on pages 4, 5, 7, 8 and 9 of this booklet.

You are not required to review the other history questions.

4.Your physical examination findings should be recorded on page 11.

5. The booklet and any specimens must be shipped to our laboratory THE DAY OF THE EXAM.

QUESTIONS? CALL WORKCARE 1-800-455-6155

WWWWWO RO RO RO RO RKKKKKCCCCCA R EA R EA R EA R EA R E

Signature of Licensed Examining Physician:

Printed Name:

Phone: ( )

TM

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MEDICAL SURVEILLANCEEVALUATION

Attachment 24-2

Revision: 09/01/01

1

This information will be used to determine routine medical screening exams foremployees who work outside of an office setting. In addition, Site Health and SafetyPlans may specify project related medical surveillance for regulated substances.

Please answer each question.

Date

Name

Phone SSN Employee #

Job Title

Location Supervisor

Health & Safety Representative

Division Region/ Business Unit

Choose One: ❏ New Employee ❏ Current employee w/ job change❏ Transfer from ______________________________office

The following questions assess federally mandated medical screenings andsurveillance requirements:

Yes NoRespirator ❏ ❏ Does your job require you to wear a respirator or be certified for

respirator use?If yes, how many days per year? ❏ 1-29 ❏ 30+

Hearing ❏ ❏ Does your job require you to wear hearing protection becauseyou:a) Work in an environment where noise levels equal or exceed

an 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels?b) Perform construction activities or construction management

around heavy equipment on a construction project more than50 percent of the time?

Asbestos ❏ ❏ Do you perform intrusive work with asbestos? (i.e., sampling,demolition, etc.)

Lead ❏ ❏ Are you currently performing construction work where you maybe exposed to lead above the OSHA action level or are youcurrently in a job that required you to be in a medical surveillance

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MEDICAL SURVEILLANCEEVALUATION

Attachment 24-2

Revision: 09/01/01

2

Yes Noprogram for lead> (i.e. removal of lead based paint or otherdemolition activities)

Radiation ❏ ❏ Are you classified as a radiation worker?

DOT Driver ❏ ❏ Do you drive a truck with a gross vehicle weight rating of 10,000pounds or more during company trips?

Biohazard ❏ ❏ Does you job require work with bloodborne pathogens?

Remediation ❏ ❏ Do you perform heavy remediation construction activities, fieldCONSTRUCTION sampling or supervision activities athazardous waste sites or HAZWASTE treatment, storage, ordisposal (TSD) facilities which could expose you to hazardoussubstances above permissible exposure levels? (i.e. exclusionzone).If yes, how many days per year? ❏ 1-29 ❏ 30+

Field andLab

❏ ❏ Answer Yes if you do ANY of the following:a) Work at HAZWOPER sites 1 to 29 days per yearb) Perform waste disposal activitiesc) Perform non-HAZWOPER environmental samplingd) Work in a chemistry laboratory 30 or more days per yeare) Work on a pilot plant project 30 or more days per yearf) Conduct bench scale operations 30 or more days per year

Other ❏ ❏ Site/Project specific biological monitoring or toxicologicalscreening as specified by the project-specific health and safetyplan.

Distribution:❑ Supervisor,❑ Site Health and Safety Representative,❑ Medical Service Provider, WorkCare

Employee Signature Date

Supervisor Signature Date

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WAIVER OF EXIT MEDICALSURVEILLANCE EXAM

Attachment 24-7

I have been a participant in URS’ Medical Screening & Surveillance Program whichentitles me to an exit medical screening exam upon reassignment to a position thatdoes not require medical clearance or termination of my employment. I understand thatURS encourages employees to schedule and complete an exit medical exam, however,I voluntarily relinquish the opportunity to have an exit medical exam.

Name

Employee Number

Date

Employee Signature:____________________________________________________

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Attachment 29-1

Page 1 of 3

URS Corporation Health & Safety ProgramHAZARD ASSESSMENT CERTIFICATION FORM

Location: Job No:

Date : Assessment Conducted by:

Specific tasks performed at this location:

Are any of the following present during the task?No Yes

(HazardPresent)

Eliminate Hazard or UseFollowing PPE

Overhead Hazards1. Suspended loads that could fall Hard hat, ANSI Class A, B

2. Overhead beams or load that could strike head Hard hat, ANSI Class A, B

3. Energized wires or equipment that could strikehead

Hard hat, ANSI Class B

4. Employees working above at an elevated sitewho could drop objects on others below

Hard hat, ANSI Class A, B

5. Sharp objects or corners at head level Hard hat, ANSI Class A, B or C

Eye Hazards6. Chemical splashes or irritating mists Chemical protective goggles

See Attachment 29-37. Excessive dust Safety glasses or impact goggles

8. Smoke & fumes Chemical protective goggles

9. Welding operations See Attachment 29-3 and 29 T-1

10. Lasers/optical radiation See Attachment 29-3 andReference F

11. Projectiles See Attachment 29-3

12. Sawing, cutting, chipping, grinding See Attachment 29-3

Face Hazards13. Chemical splashes or irritating mists Face shield if chemical is irritating

to the skin or is corrosive. SeeAttachment 29-3

14. Welding operations See Attachment 29-3 and 29-T1

15. Projectiles See Attachment 29-3 and faceshield

Hand Hazards16. Chemical exposure Use resistant gloves as

recommended by manufacturer -See Best Chemrest Guide

17. Sharp edges, splinters, etc. Leather gloves

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(HazardPresent)


18. Temperature extremes - heat Leather gloves; hot mill gloves;Kevlar gloves, welders' gloves

19. Temperature extremes - cold Leather gloves; insulated gloves20. Blood, fungus Nitrile gloves21. Exposure to live electrical current Electrical gloves - See

Reference H22. Sharp tools, machine parts, etc. Leather gloves, kevlar gloves23. Material handling Leather gloves

Foot Hazards24. Heavy materials (greater than 50 pounds)

handled by employeesSafety shoes or boots

25. Potential to crush whole foot Safety shoes or boots withmetatarsal guard

26. Sharp edges or points - puncture risk Safety shoes or boots27. Exposure to electrical wires Safety shoes or boots with

electrical protection28. Unusually slippery conditions Rubber soled boots or grips29. Chemical contamination Rubber, nitrile boots or boot

covers30. Wet conditions Rubber boots or boot covers31. Construction/demolition Safety shoes or boots with

metatarsal guard if who footcrushing hazard exists.

Fall Hazards32. Elevations above 6 feet without guardrails Full body harness, ANSI A-10.14

- 1991 - See Reference G33. Suspended scaffolds, boatswain's chairs, float

scaffolds, suspended staging.ANSI Type II - full body harness- See Reference G

34. Working in trees ANSI Type I full body harness -See Reference G

35. Working in vehicle mounted, elevating workplatforms (bucket trucks, pin-on platforms, etc.)

ANSI Type II full body harness -see Reference G

Water Hazards36. Working on or above water where drowning

hazards existU.S. Coast Guard approvedpersonal flotation device, Type I,II, or III PFD

Excessive Heat or Flame37. Full body chemical protective clothing in

temperatures greater than 80 degreesCooling vest

38. Work around molten metal or flame Nomex or kevlar clothing

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(HazardPresent)


39. Welding activities Welding leathers for those areasthat are exposed to flame, sparkor molten metal

Respiratory Hazards40. See SMS for RESPIRATORY PROTECTION for

selection guidanceExcessive Noise

41. Exposure to noise Ear plugs or muffsBody and Leg Protection

42. Chemical exposure Have local DMG H&Srepresentative assist you inproper selection

43. Using chainsaw, cutting brush Chainsaw chaps

I certify that the above inspection was performed to the best of my knowledge and ability, basedon the hazards present on .

Signature

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PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT INSPECTION SHEET

Attachment 29-2

1 of 1

Name of Inspector Date Inspected

True False

(= Hazard - Needs to be

fixed)

Hard Hats 1. The brim or shell does not show signs of exposure and excessive wear,

loss of surface gloss, chalking or flaking.

2. Suspension system in hard hat does not show signs of deterioration including cracking, tearing or fraying.

3. The brim or shell is not cracked, perforated or deformed. 4. Employees use hard hats in marked areas. 5. Hard hat areas are marked.

Safety Shoes 6. Safety shoes used by employees do not show signs of excessive wear. 7. Safety shoe required areas are marked.

Work Gloves 8. Gloves are worn when needed. 9. Gloves do not show signs of excessive wear such as cracks, scrapes, or

lacerations, thinning or discoloration or break through to the skin.

Protective Clothing 10. Protective clothing is worn by employees when required.

Hearing Protection 11. Noise hazardous areas are marked. 12. Employees are using earplugs or muffs when using noise hazardous

equipment or working in noise hazardous areas.

Safety Glasses 13. Eye hazardous areas are marked or posted. 14. Employees use safety glasses when working in eye hazardous areas or

working with eye hazardous equipment.

REMARKS

_____________________________________________________________________________________

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SANITATION INSPECTION SHEET

Attachment 30-1

Page 1 of 1

Location: Job No:

Date Inspected: Name of Inspector:

Note: All “No” notations must be corrected Yes No

Toilets

1. Are there an adequate number of toilets on site? 1 – 15 employees = 1 toilet 16 - 35 employees = 2 toilets 36 – 55 employees = 3 toilets 56 – 80 employees = 4 toilets 81 - 110 employees = 5 toilets

2. Toilets are in clean condition.

3. Toilet paper is provided.

4. Toilet areas are clean and sanitary.

Hand Washing Facilities

5. Hand washing facilities are provided near toilets.

6. Paper towels and soap are provided.

Drinking Water

7. Drinking water is provided on site.

8. Disposable cups are provided or fountain type dispenser is provided.

9. Drinking water containers are kept clean and tightly closed or covered.

Lunch Rooms

10. Lunch rooms or eating areas are kept clean.

11. Microwaves are used for food only.

12. Microwave ovens are kept clean.

13. Refrigerators are kept clean.

14. Refrigerators are used to store food only.

Vermin

15. Rats, mice and other vermin are not living within buildings.

16. Cockroaches and fleas are not thriving within buildings. REMARKS:

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Attachment 42-1

Page 1 of 4

URS Corporation Health & Safety ProgramIDENTIFYING WHEN A RESPIRATOR IS NEEDED

Site Location: Date:

Name of Person Performing Evaluation:

Project:

Answer the questions below for the jobs you are to perform on site. If a "yes" response ischecked, consult with a URS Corporation Health and Safety Professional to determine:• if a respirator is truly needed for the job, as well as,• the type of respirator needed for the job.

MATERIAL USED OR PROCESS TO BE PERFORMEDYES

Respiratormay beneeded

NO NOTES

Abrasive Blasting• Abrasive blasting (with any type of grit or material)

will be performed.• Employee will fill abrasive blasting pots or perform

clean-up activities.• Employee will be in a contained area where abrasive

blasting is taking place.Acids• Liquid or powder acids will be used in a situation

where acid vapors, mists or dust may be breathed.Adhesives• Aerosol-propelled adhesives are to be used in areas

where there is no or insufficient local exhaustventilation.

• Two-part adhesives (mix part one with two, let setthen use) are to be used in areas where there islimited ventilation.

Alkalis/Bases/Caustics• Powdered alkalis will be used in a situation where an

airborne dust may be breathed.Asbestos Abatement• Asbestos will be removed, repaired or sampled.• Employees will be inspecting or overseeing areas

where asbestos will be removed or disturbed.

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Attachment 42-1

Page 2 of 4



NO NOTES

Cleaning Compounds• Degreasers or carbon removers will be used in areas

where local exhaust ventilation is not provided.• Aerosol propelled cleaning compounds will be used

in areas where there is no local exhaust ventilation.• Degreasers or carbon removers will be used in

voids, tanks, or other confined spaces.Corrosion Preventive Compounds• Corrosion prevention compounds, including chemical

conversion compounds and corrosion inhibitors, willbe used in areas where there is no local exhaustventilation.

Detergents/Soaps• Ammonia based detergents will be used in large

quantity (more than five gallons) in areas where localexhaust ventilation cannot be provided.

• Large quantities (5 or 55 gallon containers) of highpH powder detergent/soap will be used in a situationwhere dust may be breathed.

Fuels (including regular or unleaded gasoline, kerosene,diesel fuel, JP-5)• Employees will be inside unventilated fuel cells or

other confined spaces containing fuels.Grinding, Cutting, Sanding• Cutting, grinding or sanding surfaces that have

coatings containing lead, cadmium, chromium, zincor beryllium.

• Cutting, grinding or sanding surfaces that areconcrete or glass without use of ventilation or water.

Hazardous Waste Sites• Employees will be performing tasks on a hazardous

waste site that requires the use of respirator (asindicated in the site safety & health plan).

• Employees will be performing site assessments onpotential hazardous waste sites.

Hydraulic Fluids (including petroleum-based fluids,synthetic fire-resistant fluids, and water based fireresistant fluids)• Hydraulic fluids and the vapors generated will not be

exhausted using local exhaust ventilation.• Synthetic fire-resistant fluids or water-based fire-

resistant fluids will be used in an area where the airis contaminated with visible mist or spray fromhydraulic fluids.

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Attachment 42-1

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NO NOTES

Inspection Penetrants (including Flouro-finder, waterindicating pastes, and penetrant removers)• An aerosol-propelled inspection penetrant will be

used in an area where local exhaust ventilationcannot be provided, or in a situation where thesolvent vapors can be breathed.

Lead Abatement Activities• Lead containing materials will be disturbed, removed

or sampled.• Employees will be inspecting or overseeing areas

were lead will be removed or disturbed.Lubricants/Oils• Aerosol lubricants/oils will be sprayed with no

immediate exhaust ventilation.Oxidizers (materials that give off oxygen includingchlorine laundry bleach, calcium hypochlorite, calciumoxide, oxygen candles, lithium hydroxide, hydrogenperoxide, and sodium dichromate)• Oxidizers containing organic chlorine will be used in

a situation where the dusts/vapors may be breathed.• Powdered oxidizers will be used in a situation where

airborne dust may be breathed.Paint Materials (including paints, primers, thinners,enamels, lacquers, strippers, coatings and varnishes)• Paint materials will be spray applied in areas where

there is no local exhaust ventilation.• Two part (mix part a with part b, let set, then apply)

polyurethane or epoxy polyamide paints will be brushor spray applied.

• Paints containing lead, chromium, cadmium,beryllium, and zinc (refer to the MSDS).

• Paint materials will be applied in confined spaces.Solvents (including hydrocarbon solvents such asacetone, methyl ethyl ketone, toluene, xylene, andalcohols, as well as mixed solutions like antifreeze, heattransfer fluid, turpene, dope and naphtha thinner)• Local exhaust ventilation will not be provided and

work will involve breathing solvent vapors.• Solvents will be used within confined spaces.• Solvents will be applied using aerosols.Thermal Insulation (including asbestos & non-asbestosmaterials like pipe lagging, fiberglass insulation, boilerinsulation, packing materials and floor/ceiling tiles)• Insulation will be disturbed, removed or sampled.

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Attachment 42-1

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NO NOTES

Water Treatment Chemicals (includes corrosivechemicals such as tri-sodium phosphate, hardnessbuffer, tritrating solution, morpholine, caustic soda, citricacid and nitric acid as well as toxic chemicals such asmercuric nitrate, hydrazine, EDTA and sodium nitrate)• Morpholine, EDTA, or harness buffer/titrating

solution is to be used in poorly ventilated spaces.• Powdered water treatment chemicals will be used in

a situation where chemical dusts may be breathed.Welding/Brazing• Welding will be performed in confined spaces.• Welding galvanized metal or stainless steel.• Brazing with cadmium or lead.For Any of The Above Listed Activities• A employee will be in the immediate area - within 10

feet of the job or operation, or• Employee will be inside confined space where

activities are taking place, or• Employee will be inside a "controlled area" such as

found in asbestos abatement, lead abatement,radiation control area, or a hazardous waste site.

Material Safety Data Sheets• For any chemical product used, a respirator is

recommended.Product Labels• For any chemical or process that indicates

respirators should be used.Product Use InstructionsFor any product used, instructions indicate a respiratorshould be used.Standard Operating ProceduresA Standard Operating Procedure indicates the use of arespirator.

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Attachment 42-2

Page 1 of 1

URS Corporation Health & Safety ProgramVOLUNTARY USE OF RESPIRATORS

Instructions: Have the employee that is opting to use a respirator for non-overexposureconditions read this page, then sign on the bottom of the page. Forward a copy of thesigned form to the Regional Training Records Administrator, and maintain a copy in theemployee's personnel file.

Respirators are an effective method of protection against designated hazards when properlyselected and worn. Respirator use is encouraged, even when exposures are below theexposure limit, to provide an additional level of comfort and protection for employees. However,if a respirator is used improperly or not kept clean, the respirator itself can become a hazard tothe employee. Sometimes employees may wear respirators to avoid exposures to hazards,even if the amount of the hazardous substance does not exceed the limits set by OSHAstandards. If your employer provides respirators for your own voluntary use, or if you provideyour own respirator, you need to take certain precautions to be sure that the respirator itselfdoes not pose a hazard.

You should do the following:

1. Read and follow all instructions provided by the manufacture on use, maintenance, cleaningand care, and warnings regarding the respirators limitations.

2. Choose respirators certified for use to protect against the contaminant of concern. NIOSH,the National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health of the U.S. Department of Health andHuman Services, certifies respirators. A label or statement of certification should appear othe respirator or respirator packaging. It will tell you what the respirator is designed for andhow it will protect you.

3. Do not wear your respirator into atmospheres containing contaminants for which yourrespirator is not designed to protect you against. For example, a respirator designed to filterdust particles will not protect you against gases, vapors, fumes, smoke or very small solidparticles.

4. Keep track of your respirator so that you do not mistakenly use someone else's respirator.

5. If you have any health conditions (asthma; high blood pressure; emphysema; heart disease)that could be aggravated by using a respirator, you should check with your doctor beforeusing one.

I have read and understand this information on: (date)

Employee's name:

Employee's signature:

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Respiratory Fit Test Record Attachment 42-5

Name: ___________________________________

Company/Office:___________________________

Fit Test Date: _____________________________

Social Security No: ________________________

Last Medical Exam: _______________________

Corrective Lenses Needed: Yes � No �

Briefed on fundamental principles of respiratory protection, use, selection, inspection cleaning, maintenance and storage of equipment. Isoamyl acetate odor recognition

Yes � No � Yes � No �

Equipment Type Manufacturer's Name Model Size Facepiece Composition (Rubber/Silicone)

RESPIRATOR 1

____________________

____________________

____________________

____________________

____________________

RESPIRATOR 2

____________________

____________________

____________________

____________________

____________________

RESPIRATOR 3

____________________

____________________

____________________

____________________

____________________

TEST PERFORMED Negative Pressure Test: Positive Pressure Test: Isoamyl Acetate Vapor Test: Irritant Smoke Test:

RESPIRATOR 1

P �� F ��

P �� F ��

P �� F ��

P �� F ��

RESPIRATOR 2

P �� F ��

P �� F ��

P �� F ��

P �� F ��

RESPIRATOR 3

P �� F ��

P �� F ��

P �� F ��

P �� F ��

This qualitative fit test protocol has been adapted from OSHA Respiratory Protection Standard 29 CFR 1910.134, Appendix A.

_____________________________ ___________________________ _________________ Examiner's Name (Please Print) Examiner’s Signature Date

_____________________________ ___________________________ Employee’s Signature Date

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Attachment 43-1

Page 1 of 2

URS Corporation Health & Safety ProgramINDUSTRIAL HYGIENE MONITORING FORM

Project InformationName Date / /

Social Security #

Project Number

Project Name andLocation

Weather Conditions

Sample type Personal � Area � URS Control Number:

Sample location: Pump Manufacturer:Sample media: Pump Model Number:

Lot Number: Pump Serial Number:Contaminant sampled: Analytical Method:

Sample InformationSample I.D.

NumberSample

LocationPump

NumberFlowRate

StartTime

StopTime

ElapsedTime (mins)

Volume(liters)

PPE Used

Corresponding PhotographsSample I.D.Number

Photo Number,Roll No.,Exposure No.

DESCRIPTION

Site Activities Description/Comments:(Continue on reverse side if necessary

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INCIDENT REPORT FORM

Attachment 49-1


ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION:

URS Division/Company: __________________________________________________________________

Project or Office: __________________________________________________________________

Project Number: __________________________________________________________________

Date/Time of Incident: ________________________________ _____________________________

Location/Client Name: ________________________________ _____________________________

TYPE OF INCIDENT

(Check all applicable items)

Illness Injury Fire, Explosion, Flash Unexpected Exposure

Property Damage Vehicular Accident Other (describe):

FOR INJURIES/ILLNESS ONLY

Name of Injured Employee Phone No.

Describe Injury

Medical Treatment / First Aid

EMPLOYEES’ DESCRIPTION OF INCIDENT: (Describe the facts contributing to the incident. Identify individuals involved, witnesses, and their affiliations. Attach additional sheets, drawings, or photographs as needed.)

Employee Name


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INCIDENT REPORT FORM

Attachment 49-1


SUPERVISORS’ DESCRIPTION OF INCIDENT: (Provide any additional/different details than provided by employee. Attach additional sheets, drawings, or photographs as needed.) Use additional sheets if necessary.

CORRECTIVE ACTIONS (For Internal Use Only):

REVIEWED BY: Supervisor or Project Manager Date

Office Manager Date

Health and Safety Representative Date

Supervisor must deliver this report to the office or project health and safety representative within 24 hours of the reported incident.

DISTRIBUTION: The Office or Project Health and Safety Representative distributes to:

• Office Manager • Regional Health and Safety Manager

• Project Manager • URS Occupational Health Manager

• Project / Office file Fax: 512.419.6413

Phone: 866.326.7321

(For URS Asia/Pacific and Europe Operations – distribute this form in accordance with the directions in SMS 49.) Note: The Regional Health and Safety Manager will distribute this Incident Report to other appropriate

URS line managers as appropriate.

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NEAR-MISS REPORT

Attachment 49-2

Issue Date: Feb. 2003

URS Division/Company:

Project /Location

Date/Time of Near-miss:

Name of Preparer: Date:

The following is an account of what happened:

I believe this could have resulted in injury and/or damage to: (Check all that pertain)

Personnel Property Equipment

If these circumstances occurred:

I recommend the following actions to prevent this from occurring in the future:

REVIEWED BY: Project Manager Date Health and Safety Representative

Date

DISTRIBUTION: • Regional H&S Manager • URS Occupational Health Manager • Project / Office file Fax: 512.419.6413 Phone: 866.326.7321

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TOXIC AND HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE CHECKLIST

Attachment 50-1

1

Yes No N/A

1. Have hazardous substances present in the workplace been identified?

2. Is there a potential for employee exposure above an established action level?

3. If the response to question #2 is yes, have you completed a program or developed guidelines to address the following compliance concerns, where applicable, for each identified hazardous substance?

• Permissible exposure limits

• Exposure monitoring

• Regulated areas

• Compliance program

• Respiratory protection

• Protective clothing

• Hygiene

• Hazard communication

• Training program

• Housekeeping

• Medical surveillance

• Medical removal

• Recorkeeping

• Reporting

• Standard operating procedures

• Contamination/Waste disposal

• Emergency response

Attach all program and/or guidance material for items checked "yes" to this checklist (or indicate where the information can be found in the project/office health and safety plan).

Prepared by: Date:

Reviewed by: Date:

Approved by: Date:

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ATTENDANCE RECORD

Attachment 55-2

DATE: _______________________________ PAGE_______OF_______LOCATION: ___________________________________________________________

TYPE OF COURSE: ________________________________________________________________________

INSTRUCTOR SIGNATURE: _______________________________________________

Name (print legibly) Signature Company/Location Employee Number

(Employee Number requested for training database use only. Information will be kept confidential.)

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AUTO CLAIM REPORT

Attachment 57-1 Page 1 of 2

Revised: Nov 2003

To be used for all vehicle accidents involving URS-leased/rented/owned vehicles and for personal vehicles used on company business.

Name of Employee Involved in Accident

Was the employee injured? Yes No Job Title: Age:

Was anybody else injured?

Office Location Contact Person

Phone Number Fax Number

Describe Injury (including medical treatment, if any):

Company Vehicle On Company business at the time of accident? Yes No Personal Vehicle Vehicle Identification Number (company or personal): Rental Vehicle

Year Make Model Other Driver's Information

Name Phone Number

Address

Insurance Co. Policy #

License Plate # Make Model Description of Accident

Date of Accident Police Report #

Location of Accident Police Department

Description (provide a clear, inclusive description of the accident):

Accidents should be reported immediately to the Office Administrator who will then forward the i

0

nformation to: ALL ACCIDENTS WILL BE REPORTED TO: URS Corporation Kay Tenuta in the Tampa, FL. Office.
813-636-2196, 813-636-2111 (Fax)
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AUTO CLAIM REPORT

Attachment 57-1 Page 2 of 2

Revised: Nov 2003

To be used for all vehicle accidents involving URS-leased/rented/owned vehicles and for personal vehicles used on company business. Draw a diagram showing the position of vehicles before and after the accident. Correct the diagram to fit your situation.

Check all applicable conditions on each subject

WEATHER LIGHTING ROAD SURFACE ROAD DESCRIPTION Clear Daylight Dark Dry Straight Curve

Cloudy Dusk Dawn Wet Level

Fog Dark - no street lights on Muddy Hill Up Down

Rain Dark - street lights on Snowy Paved Black top

Snow Headlights Snow-covered One-way

Sleet Headlights on dim Ice in places Two-way

Other Headlights on bright Ice -covered Divided road

No lights on Other Intersection ACTION OF DRIVER You Other Exceeding safe speed

On wrong side of street

Did not have right-of-way

Disobeyed traffic signal

Passed illegally

Improper turning

Improper backing

Following too closely

Failure to signal

Improper lane change

Misjudged clearance

Other

What was speed limit? Traffic control MPH Signal lights

Caution lights Witnesses? Stop sign

Yes No Police officer None Other Witness Name

Address

Name

Address

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DRIVERS INFORMATION Attachment 57-2 Revised: Nov 2003

Policy

All Company employees who operate a vehicle on company business must comply with the URS Vehicle Safety Program (SMS 57). Violation of this policy is subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination.

License

I currently have a valid driver license and authorize URS, its agents, or insurance carrier to verify my motor vehicle record.

I agree to notify URS Human Resources immediately if my driver's license is suspended or revoked.

Please Print Legibly

Name Date of Birth

First Middle Last

License Number State Class


Repeated accidents, loss of driver’s license, or violation of URS’ Vehicle Safety Program will result in loss of permission to drive on Company business.

(Attach the applicant's driver's license to this space and photocopy this sheet. All information on the license must be legible after photocopying.)

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MEDICAL TREATMENT REFERRAL Attachment 65-2

Date: Site Phone Number:

URS Site Contact: Employee Name Social Security #

Employee Signature:

Brief Job Description

Date of Injury Body Part Injured

Place of Injury

Post-accident drug and/or alcohol test required? Yes No

Medical Provider:

Name: Phone:

Address:

Employee Transported to Medical Provider by:

Workers’ Compensation Insurance Carrier: AIG Claim Services

(except for: Washington, Ohio, West Virginia, North Dakota, Wyoming)

For questions, please contact: Occupational Health Specialist, Jeanette Schrimsher, RN COHN-S 866-326-7321

Early Return-to-Work and Transitional Employment Policy To Medical Providers: URS Corporation values its employees and believes that it is helpful to an injured worker’s recovery to return to work as soon as medically approved. Please contact us if you have any questions regarding releasing the employee to work either in a modified/light duty status or full duty clearance. Please send a work status report to the site contact listed above following the initial medical evaluation and each follow up appointment.

Supervisor Name Supervisor Signature

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MEDICAL AUTHORIZATION FORM Attachment 65-3

WORKERS’ COMPENSATION EMPLOYEE AUTHORIZATION LETTER

To be signed with copies provided to employee, URS Occupational Health Specialist and medical provider(s).

To Whom It May Concern: I, _____________________________________ hereby authorize any hospital,

medical practitioner, clinic, other medical or medically related facility, pharmacy,

insurance company to furnish to URS Corporation or its subsidiaries or

representatives (orally or in writing), information with respect to any work-related

injury or illness including, treatments, consultations, prescriptions, and copies of

applicable records that may be requested. I also authorize my employer to

disclose information needed to process my workers’ compensation claim.

Please Print Name

The information provided to URS Corporation, its subsidiaries or representatives

is to be used solely for the administration of my workers’ compensation claim.

A photo static copy of this authorization is to be considered as valid as the

original and is effective for the duration of the claim.

Signature: Date:

Note: A true copy of this authorization is available to the employee at any time.

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DESCRIPTION OF EMPLOYEE’S JOB DUTIES

Attachment 65-5

Print Name: URS Location: Phone: Job Title: No. Hours

Day: No. Days Week:

General Job Description: 1. Check the frequency & number of hours a day the activity is performed:

Activity Frequency Number of Hours Per Day

Continuous Intermittent 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9+ Sitting Walking Standing Bending Squatting Climbing Kneeling Twisting 2. Hand manipulation required? (If yes, complete 2 a, b, c, d) Yes No 2a. Simple grasping? Yes No Right Left 2b. Power grasping? Yes No Right Left 2c. Pushing and pulling? Yes No Right Left 2d. Fine manipulation? Yes No Right Left 3. Does the job require reaching at or above shoulder level? Yes No 4. Does the job require use of the feet to operate foot controls? Yes No 5. Are there special visual requirements? (Describe)

Yes No

6. Are there special hearing requirements? (Describe)

Yes No

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DESCRIPTION OF EMPLOYEE’S JOB DUTIES

Attachment 65-5

7. Lifting and carrying (check weight lifted, frequency, and how far carried): Weight Frequency Distance Carried

Hourly Daily Weekly 1-10 lbs. 11-25 lbs. 25-40 lbs. 41-60 lbs. 61-75 lbs. 8. Environmental conditions (check yes or no): 8a. Work near dust, gas, vapors, or fumes? Yes No 8b. Work in noisy environment? Yes No 8c. Work in extremely hot temperature? Yes No 8d. Work in extremely cold temperature? Yes No 8e. Work at heights? Yes No 8f. Walk on uneven surfaces? Yes No 9. Equipment operated (check yes or no): 9a. Computer and mouse? If yes, hours per day _______ Yes No 9b. Drive car, truck or van? Yes No 9c. Operate forklift or heavy equipment? Yes No 9d. Other (please describe):

10. Comments: Employee Signature: Date:

Date of Hire:

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APPENDIX C

Material Safety Data Sheets

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ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCE ASSOC -- 570, TOTAL PETROLEUM HYDROCARBONS (TPH) IN (SUPDAT) -- 6665-00N072167 ===================== Product Identification ===================== Product ID:570, TOTAL PETROLEUM HYDROCARBONS (TPH) IN (SUPDAT) MSDS Date:06/10/1994 FSC:6665 NIIN:00N072167 MSDS Number: CBPZJ === Responsible Party === Company Name:ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCE ASSOC Address:5540 MARSHALL ST City:ARVADA State:CO ZIP:80002 Country:US Info Phone Num:303-431-8454 Emergency Phone Num:303-431-8454 CAGE:1R664 === Contractor Identification === Company Name:ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCE ASSOCIATES Address:5540 MARSHALL STREET Box:City:ARVADA State:CO ZIP:80002 Country:US Phone:303-431-8454 CAGE:1R664 ============= Composition/Information on Ingredients ============= Ingred Name:PETROLEUM HYDROCARBONS; (IN SOIL) (>98% SOIL + <1% PETROLEUM HYDROCARBONS) Fraction by Wt: <1% OSHA PEL:5 MG/M3 (OIL MIST) ACGIH TLV:5 MG/M3 (OIL MIST) ===================== Hazards Identification ===================== LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER. Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:NO SIGNIFICANT HAZARD TO HUMAN HEALTH. MINOR IRRITATION IS POSSIBLE IF EYE EXPOSED TO DUST. Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS. Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE.

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======================= First Aid Measures ======================= First Aid:INHAL: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. SUPPORT BREATHING (GIVE OXYGEN/ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION) . EYES: FLUSH WITH WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. SKIN: FLUSH WITH WATER. INGEST: INDUCE VOMITING FOR LARGE INGESTIONS ONLY. ===================== Fire Fighting Measures ===================== Flash Point:NOT IGNITABLE Extinguishing Media:MEDIA SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE . Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH APPROVED SCBA AND FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT . Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE. ================== Accidental Release Measures ================== Spill Release Procedures:SWEEP OR VACUUM AND DISPOSE OF AS ORDINARY WASTE. Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER. ====================== Handling and Storage ====================== Handling and Storage Precautions:NONE. Other Precautions:NONE. ============= Exposure Controls/Personal Protection ============= Respiratory Protection:NOT REQUIRED. USE NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR APPROPRIATE FOR EXPOSURE OF CONCERN . Ventilation:NOT REQUIRED. Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES . Eye Protection:ANSI APPRVD CHEM WORKERS GOGGLES . Other Protective Equipment:ANSI APPROVED EYE WASH & DELUGE SHOWER . Work Hygienic Practices:SOIL MATRIX MAY IRRITATE MUCOUS MEMBRANES. Supplemental Safety and Health MFR'S TRADE NAME/PART NO: SOIL, TPH-91, WITHOUT FATTY ACIDS. ================== Physical/Chemical Properties ================== Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:SOLID Solubility in Water:NONE Appearance and Odor:BROWN SOIL; ODORLESS. ================= Stability and Reactivity Data ================= Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER. Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE. Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER. ==================== Disposal Considerations ====================

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Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSAL MUST BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS . DISPOSE OF AS NON-HAZARDOUS WASTE. Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies): This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever, expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this document should seek competent professional advice to verify and assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their particular situation.

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