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not be conducted. If required, protocols for the routine monitoring

will be included as an appendix to this plan.

F.6

SAFE WORK PRACTICES: The following safe work practices shall be

adhered to while on site. During pre shift briefings, information on

the location of hazards and methods of control are to be discussed.

F.6.a. HEAT STRESS. Site safety personnel shall generally be guided

by the American Conference of Governmental Industrial

Hygienists (ACGIH) guidelines in determining work/rest periods.

Fluids shall be available at all times and encouraged during

rest periods. Heat stress guidelines are attached as

Attachment (5).

F.6.b. COLD STRESS. Personnel shall be provided with adequate warm

clothing to prevent cold stress. Site safety personnel shall

generally be guided by the American Conference of Governmental

Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH) guidelines in determining

rest/warm-up periods. Warming shelters shall be provided for

rest periods. Warm and/or sweet fluids (such as soups, cocoa,

cider, or sweetened -- low caffeine -- hot teas) shall also be

available during rest periods. Drinking coffee is not

encouraged. Exposure suits shall be worn by personnel working

and or traveling in small boats or aircraft over water. Cold

stress guidelines on are attached as Attachment (6).

F.6.c. ACCESS. Access to the work area shall be limited in accordance

with access control requirements described above.

F.6.d. LIGHTING. Sufficient illumination shall be provided at a

minimum to meet the requirements of TABLE H-120.1 (Minimum

Illumination Intersities) of 29 CFR 1910.120(m). (Note: This

paragraph does not apply to underwater work sites)

F.6.e

HARD HATS. Hard hats are to be worn throughout the work area

wherever overhead hazards exists. Personnel shall not be

allowed under drum or container lifts. All hard hats shall

meet American National Standards Institute safety guidelines.