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Accident Prevention Plan/

Activity Hazard Analysis

Operation and Maintenance of Drainage Canals and Pumps at

Pacific Missile Range Facility

Kauai, Hawaii

Agribusiness Development Corp.

State of Hawaii

235 South Beretania Street, Room 205

Honolulu, HI 96813

Accident Prevention Plan Operation and Maintenance of Drainage Canals and

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Table of Contents

1.0 Signature Sheet ................................................................................................................. 1-1

1.1 Original Plan .......................................................................................................................... 1-1

1.2 Revisions ............................................................................................................................... 1-2

2.0 Background Information ................................................................................................... 2-1

3.0 Statement of Safety and Health Policy ............................................................................ 3-3

4.0 Responsibilities and Lines of Authority .......................................................................... 4-1

4.1 Identification and Responsibilities ......................................................................................... 4-1

5.0 Subcontractors .................................................................................................................. 5-1

6.0 Employee Medical Surveillance and Training ................................................................ 6-1

7.0 Safety and Health Inspections ......................................................................................... 7-1

8.0 Safety and Health Expectations, Incentive Programs and Compliance ...................... 8-1

9.0 Accident Reporting ........................................................................................................... 9-1

10.0 Medical Support ............................................................................................................... 10-1

11.0 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) ........................................................................... 11-1

11.1 Evaluation of PPE ............................................................................................................... 11-2

11.2 Decontamination ................................................................................................................. 11-2

12.0 Plans, Programs and Procedures Required ................................................................. 12-1

12.1 Site-Control Plan ................................................................................................................. 12-1

12.1.1 Site-Control Procedures .............................................................................................. 12-1

12.1.2 Pre-Emergency Planning ............................................................................................ 12-1

12.1.3 Emergency Equipment and Supplies .......................................................................... 12-2

12.1.4 Incident Response ...................................................................................................... 12-2

12.1.5 Emergency Medical Treatment ................................................................................... 12-3

12.1.6 Evacuation .................................................................................................................. 12-3

12.1.7 Firefighting Response Plan ......................................................................................... 12-4

12.2 Description of Tasks ........................................................................................................... 12-4

12.3 Task Hazard Analysis ......................................................................................................... 12-5

12.4 Hazard Identification and Control Measures ....................................................................... 12-7

12.4.1 Project-Specific Hazards ............................................................................................. 12-7

12.4.1.1 Noise ................................................................................................................... 12-7

12.4.1.2 Suspended Loads ............................................................................................... 12-7

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12.4.1.3 Falling Debris/Objects ......................................................................................... 12-8

12.4.1.4 Electrical Hazards ............................................................................................... 12-8

12.4.1.5 Buried Utilities ..................................................................................................... 12-9

12.4.1.6 Slip, Trip, and Fall Hazards ................................................................................. 12-9

12.4.1.7 Back Injury ........................................................................................................ 12-10

12.4.1.8 Cranes and Hoisting ......................................................................................... 12-11

12.4.1.9 Chain Saw / Chipper Operation ........................................................................ 12-12

12.4.1.10 Tree Trimming and Pruning .............................................................................. 12-12

12.4.1.11 Trenches / Excavation ...................................................................................... 12-13

12.4.1.12 Elevated Work Areas / Falls .............................................................................. 12-13

12.4.1.13 Heavy Equipment .............................................................................................. 12-14

12.4.1.14 Hand and Power Tools ..................................................................................... 12-14

12.4.1.15 Vehicle Traffic ................................................................................................... 12-15

12.4.1.16 Welding and Cutting .......................................................................................... 12-15

12.4.1.17 Drowning Hazards............................................................................................. 12-16

12.4.1.18 Chemical Hazards ............................................................................................. 12-17

12.5 General Hazards ............................................................................................................... 12-19

12.5.1 Stairways and Ladders ............................................................................................ 12-19

12.5.2 Working at Night....................................................................................................... 12-19

12.5.3 Heat Stress .............................................................................................................. 12-20

12.5.4 Biological Hazards .................................................................................................... 12-22

12.5.4.1 Spiders .............................................................................................................. 12-22

12.5.4.2 Bees and Other Stinging Insects ...................................................................... 12-22

12.6 General Control Measures ................................................................................................ 12-22

12.6.1 General Practices and Housekeeping ..................................................................... 12-22

12.6.2 Fire Prevention ......................................................................................................... 12-23

12.6.3 Radiological Hazards and Controls ......................................................................... 12-23

12.6.4 Hazard Communication ........................................................................................... 12-23

12.6.5 Compressed Gas Cylinders ..................................................................................... 12-24

12.6.6 Confined Space Entry .............................................................................................. 12-24

12.6.7 Abrasive Blasting ................................................................................................... 12-24

12.6.8 Access and Haul Road ............................................................................................ 12-24

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12.6.9 Contingency Plan for Severe Weather .................................................................... 12-24

12.6.10 Drug Abuse Prevention ............................................................................................. 12-24

12.6.11 Emergency Rescue ............................................................................................... 12-28

12.6.12 Fall Protection ........................................................................................................... 12-28

12.6.13 Health Hazard Control .............................................................................................. 12-28

12.6.14 Site Layout ................................................................................................................ 12-28

12.6.15 Lead Abatement ........................................................................................................ 12-29

12.6.16 Respiratory Protection .................................................................................................. 12-29

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TABLES

Table 11-1: PPE Specifications

Table 11-2: Reasons for Upgrading or Downgrading Level of Protection

Table 12-1: Emergency Equipment and Supply Locations

Table 12-2: Evacuation Signals

Table 12-3: Task Hazard Analysis

Table 12-4: Symptoms and Treatment of Heat Stress

FIGURES

Figure 2-1: Locations of Canals, Pump Stations, Flap Gates & Dry Ditch Gates

Figure 2-2: Kawaiele Pump Station

ATTACHMENTS

Attachment 1: Employee Signoff Form – Field Safety Instructions

Attachment 2: Tailgate Safety Meeting Form

Attachment 3: Contractor Significant Incident Report

Attachment 4: Emergency Contacts

Attachment 5: Activity Hazard Analysis Forms

Attachment 6: Applicable SDS

Attachment 7: Project-Specific Chemical Product Hazard Communication Form and Chemical-

Specific Training Form

Attachment 8: Contingency Plan for Severe Weather

Attachment 9: Critical Lift Procedures

Attachment 10: Equipment Lockout/Tagout Procedure

Attachment 11: Fall Protection Program

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ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS

ADC Agribusiness Development Corporation, Department of Agriculture

AHA Activity Hazard Analysis form

ANSI American National Standards Institute

APP Accident Prevention Plan

CFR Code of Federal Regulations

CPR Cardiopulmonary resuscitation

CSIR Contractor Significant Incident Report dB(A) Decibel A weighted

DOT Department of Transportation

FM Factory Mutual

GFCI Ground fault circuit interrupter

HAZCOM Hazard communication, 29 CFR 1910.1200

HAZWOPER Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response, 29 CFR

1910.120

HR Heart rate kV Kilovolt msl Mean sea level

SDS Safety Data Sheet

MSHA Mine Safety and Health Administration, US Dept of Labor

Navy United States Navy

NIOSH National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Centers for

Disease Control & Prevention

O&M operation and maintenance

OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration, US Dept. of Labor

PAR Performance Assessment Representative

PFD personal floatation device

PMRF Pacific Missile Range Facility

QA/QC quality assurance/quality control

SOP Standard Operating Procedure

SSHO Site Safety and Health Officer

UIAGM International Federation of Mountain Guides

UL Underwriters Laboratories

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1.0 Signature Sheet

This site-specific APP has been written for use by ADC only. ADC claims no responsibility for its use by others unless that use has been specified and defined in project or contract documents. The plan is written for the specific site conditions, purposes, dates, and personnel specified and must be amended if those conditions change.

1.1

Prepared By:

Original Plan

Chun K “Archie” Yu Date:

Phone: 808-383-5511

Cheung “Archie” Yu, Site Safety and Health Officer

Reviewed By: Lynn M. Y. Owan Date:

Phone: 808-586-0187

Lynn M. Y. Owan, ADC Administrative Services Officer (Project Coordinator)

Approved By: James J. Nakatani Date:

Phone: 808-586-0186

James J. Nakatani, Executive Director, ADC (Program Manager)

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1.2 Revisions

Revisions Made By: Date:

Revisions to Plan:

Revisions Approved By: Date:

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2.0 Background Information

This Accident Prevention Plan (APP) will be maintained at the site during field activities and will be reviewed by field personnel as necessary. The APP will be amended or revised as project activities or conditions change, or when supplemental information becomes available.

This APP adopts procedures in the Project Maintenance Plan. The Site Safety and Health

Officer (SSHO) is to be familiar with these standard operating procedures (SOPs) and the contents of this plan. All project team members and subcontractors must sign the Employee

Signoff Form in Attachment 1 of this APP.

Project Information and Description

CONTRACTOR: ADC

PROJECT NO: Contract No. N62478-20-D-2405

CLIENT: Pacific Missile Range Facility (PMRF)

PROJECT/SITE NAME: Operation and Maintenance of Drainage Canals and Pumps at

PMRF, Kauai, Hawai’i.

SITE ADDRESS: Highway 50, Kekaha, Hawai’i 96752.

ADC PROGRAM MANAGER: James Nakatani

ADC OFFICE: 235 South Beretania Street, Room 235, Honolulu, Hawai’i 96813

DATE ACCIDENT PREVENTION PLAN PREPARED: December 4, 2013

DATE(S) OF SITE WORK: Year-round operation and maintenance.

SITE ACCESS: Restricted access (Military pass and ID required). Scheduled visits are approved by PMRF Public Works Office.

SITE TOPOGRAPHY: Generally flat with gentle grade to the Pacific Ocean.

PREVAILING WEATHER: Temperature averages a high and low of 80 to 70 degrees

Fahrenheit. Precipitation ranges from 2 inches to 6 inches all year around. The subject area is located on the leeward, drier side of island. However, storms can deposit rain quickly causing flooding.

SITE DESCRIPTION AND HISTORY. Flooding has long been a problem in the Mana Plain located on the west side of the island of Kauai (Figure 2-1). An extensive network of interconnected drainage channels, ditches, and storage reservoirs, along with the cultivated fields themselves, serve to collect, store, and convey both irrigation and excess drainage water. In addition to lowering the groundwater level during dry weather, the pumping stations, drainage channels, and cultivated fields also played an important role in mitigation of flooding in the Mana Plain region. The PMRF (a/k/a Barking Sands) is a major United

States Navy (Navy) testing and training range located along the western shoreline of the

Mana Plain. The facility is bounded along the eastern boundary by the vast expanse of agricultural land.

Modern Hawai’i agriculture was traditionally large plantations of sugar cane or pineapple.

Over 100 years ago, plantations on the west side of Kauai dewatered the wetlands of the

Mana Plain to create additional farm land. They employed a series of ditches and pumps to

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Page 2-2 accomplish this. Until recently, this system was operated by the AMFAC plantation managers. With the demise of sugar (and AMFAC), the land reverted to the State of Hawai’i, Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) and finally to ADC.

ADC is a State of Hawai’i agency, charged with helping farmers utilize former plantation lands. ADC, along with a co-op of farmers on the former plantation land, have continued to operate the system of pumps and ditches. It should be noted that the PMRF is located seaward of the former plantation land, and also benefits from the dewatering the pumps and ditches provide. After 11 September 2001 terrorist attacks, PMRF sought to increase a buffer area for its facility. As a result, the Navy entered into negotiations to take over the lease of a portion of land mountain-ward of the base. This land area includes the lower ditch system and pumping stations (Figure 2-2). The Navy has contracted ADC operate the system, with health and safety and quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) requirements.

CONTRACTOR ACCIDENT EXPERIENCE: ADC will maintain an OSHA 300 Log and review safety onsite. Prior to the Navy contract, no accidents were reported to ADC at the PMRF

Pump Stations sites.

DESCRIPTION OF SPECIFIC TASKS TO BE PERFORMED: The following is a general summary of project-specific tasks to be performed in support of this work effort:

• Vegetation control;

• Maintenance and repair of pumps and pumping stations;

• Maintenance and repair of power poles, transmission lines, and pole transformers;

and,

• Maintenance of flap gates and a flood gate.

• Canal dredging

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3.0 Statement of Safety and Health Policy

Agribusiness Development Corporation (ADC) is committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace and to eliminating conditions and incidents that could result in personal injury or ill health. ADC requires all activities to conform to relevant state and federal occupational health regulations and established management practices. ADC’s health and safety program includes training, maintenance of training records; and providing of all personnel with guidance on and training in the identification, assessment, and control of hazards in the workplace.

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4.0 Responsibilities and Lines of Authority

4.1 Identification and Responsibilities

The Program Manager is responsible for ensuring that ADC and subcontractor personnel are aware of appropriate health and safety procedures, and thus ensuring that projects are performed with the utmost regard for health and safety of all personnel involved. The appropriate project personnel will have received the required health and safety training. All project personnel have a responsibility for accident prevention by following the established safety procedures necessary to perform assigned work without injury. Violations, which endanger lives, health, or welfare, will not be tolerated.

The Program Manager is responsible for the following: Making decisions necessary for implementing and enforcing policies contained in this plan.

• Ensuring that all project personnel are aware of and comply with the provisions of the plan,

• Halting the project for non-compliance with the plan,

• Auditing for compliance with the policies and procedures detailed in this plan,

• Ensuring the training and re-training of personnel as necessary, and

• Ensuring that subcontractor personnel comply with this plan.

The day-to-day health and safety authority is delegated to the Site Safety and Health Officer

(SSHO) or their designate. The SSHO’s responsibilities include:

• Equipment inspections

• Monitoring weather conditions,

• Conduct of safety meetings and inspections,

• Proper notification of ADC and PMRF personnel,

• Response and investigation of accidents and injuries, and

• Authority to stop fieldwork if necessary.

SSHO will conduct monthly inspections of work and work sites for operation and maintenance work, and weekly inspections of work and work sites during canal dredging work.

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The project personnel for the lines of responsibility are provided below:

Employee

Name

Office Phone Responsibility

James Nakatani Honolulu (w) 808-586-0186 Program Manager

Lynn Owan Honolulu (c) 808-753-2485

(w) 808-586-0187

ADC Project

Coordinator

Dan Lord Kauai (w) 808-332-8652

(c) 808-639-0742

(h) 808-332-5985

O&M Contractor

Brian Tuzon Kauai (c) 808-639-1772

(w) 808-332-8652

O&M Contractor’s

Competent Person

Archie Yu Honolulu (c) 808-383-5511 SSHO

The client contacts for PMRF relating to this project are presented below:

• Performance Assessment Representative (PAR) Contact Name: Steven Hironaka

Phone: (808) 335-4628

• PMRF Public Works Department Contact Name: Scott Zenger

Phone: (808) 335-4637

• PMRF Contact Name: John Hare

Phone: (808) 335-4599

Cell phones will be used for emergency communications at the site. The SSHO is responsible for contacting the Program Manager in the event a health and safety issue arises. In general, the Program Manager will contact the client. The Program Manager is responsible for implementing the overall site strategy.

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5.0 Subcontractors

Protection of the health and safety of subcontractor personnel (Lords Electric LLC) is provided by ensuring that individuals employed by the subcontractor are aware of potential risks and hazards associated with their assigned activities. Subcontractor personnel must also be properly trained, and comply with the appropriate requirements of this Site-Specific

APP. Copies of this Site-Specific APP will be made available to subcontractor personnel.

Subcontractors may develop additional APPs and Activity Hazard Analysis forms (AHAs) for use on-site, as long as they receive approval from ADC and the Navy prior to implementation.

All subcontractor personnel involved in work activities on and adjacent to the site or operation must:

• Understand that the work is to be performed on a known operation and that protective clothing and respiratory protective devices may be required.

• Have been trained on the applicable sections of EM 385-1-1

• Agree to work under the direction of the ADC SSHO.

• Ensure that all safety equipment used by subcontractor personnel is NIOSH or Mine

Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) approved, as appropriate, and is in working condition, as specified by the manufacturer.

• Ensure that all subcontractor respiratory and personnel protection programs that apply to the site or operation are in compliance with EM 385-1-1.

Subcontractors will be coordinated by ADC and will be inspected by ADC personnel or designate (e.g., contractually by the Program Manager, and SSHO) to ensure compliance with Health and Safety procedures and this plan.

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6.0 Employee Medical Surveillance and Training

This project does not involve tasks regulated by OSHA under 29 CFR 1910.120, HAZWOPER.

An SSHO (performing safety and occupational health management surveillance, inspections, and safety enforcement) shall be at the work site during operation and maintenance, at least once a month. During major repairs that are considered hazardous, requiring two or more persons onsite 8-hours per day, the SSHO will be onsite daily. During canal dredging work, the SSHO will be onsite weekly.

The SSHO shall meet the following requirements: A minimum of 10 years safety work of a progressive nature with at least 5 years of experience on similar projects. 30-hour OSHA construction safety class or equivalent within the last 5 years. An average of 24 hours of formal safety training each year for the past 5 years with training for competent person status for at least the following four areas of competency: excavation; scaffolding; fall protection;

hazardous energy; confined space; health hazard recognition; evaluation and control of chemical, physical, and biological agents; and personal protective equipment and clothing to include selection, use, and maintenance.

Field personnel shall be fully knowledgeable of all safety and environmental requirements associated with the work they perform. Personnel shall speak, read, and comprehend

English to the extent that they can read warning signs and understand printed regulations, detailed written orders, operating procedures, and training and instruction materials.

When a medical facility or physician is not accessible within 5 minutes of an injury to a group of 2 or more employees for the treatment of injuries, at least two employees on each shift shall be qualified to administer first aid and CPR. Individuals who are required to work alone in remote areas shall be trained in first aid and provided an effective means of communication to call for assistance in the event of an emergency.

The SSHO or their designate will conduct onsite tailgate meetings at least once a month during operation and maintenance work and daily during dredging of canals, to ensure that all personnel working onsite have appropriate training, have reviewed this plan, and understand the safety precautions to be taken while completing the work tasks of the day.

This information will be recorded on the daily tailgate form, presented in Attachment 2.0.

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7.0 Safety and Health Inspections

Internal health and safety inspection procedures will be instituted to ensure the highest possible quality of performance of its employees. The health and safety inspections are designed to evaluate site health and safety compliance and identify areas requiring improvements; inspections and follow-up/corrective actions will be documented in a logbook.

Day-to-day type safety inspections will be conducted by the SSHO or a designate at least once a month during operation and maintenance work and daily during canal dredging work.

Further compliance-type inspections will be conducted by the ADC Project Coordinator and/or Program Manager. In the event that non-compliance items are encountered by the

SSHO, they will be corrected immediately and recorded on the daily tailgate log (so that they are also corrected/performed correctly the next day) and log book, and the Program Manager will be notified. In the event that a non-compliance item is significant (e.g., not having the correct equipment), the project will be shut down until the correction is made. A follow-up inspection will be made prior to work commencing. The results of all inspections will be forwarded to the Program Manager for review and action, if necessary.

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8.0 Safety and Health Expectations, Incentive Programs and Compliance

ADC is administratively attached to the Hawaii State Department of Agriculture (HDOA) and follows HDOA’s Safety Policy and Program, which states that:

“The Department of Agriculture has the fundamental obligation to safeguard the health, safety and welfare of its employees; to conserve property and human resources; and to promote an attitude of safety consciousness throughout the Department.

Therefore, within the framework of the State’s Safety Program, the policy of the Department of Agriculture is:

1. To develop in the entire working force a wholesome regard for safety in operations and for sanitary working conditions;

2. To encourage and promote safety consciousness among employees, supervisors, and administrators;

3. To provide training, counseling, and other activities that promote safety, develop safe working habits, and assure maximum competence;

4. To create and maintain safe working conditions;

5. To comply with all safety standards and requirements of Hawaii

Occupational Safety and Health, and bargaining unit contracts.”

ADCs safety program goal is to have zero accidents, injuries and near-misses, and for each person working on an ADC project to use safe procedures all of the time. Personnel working on the ADC project should continue to strive to maintain this record. Non-compliance with safety provisions will be handled in the following manner:

Initial, non-significant violations will be given a warning with correct procedure information provided. This will be recorded in the field book. Second violations (non-significant) will be handled similarly, with the addition of re-training and a memo to the Program Manager. Third safety violations including significant incidents will include removal from the project with retraining and a memo to the Program Manager. Only with successfully demonstrated re-training, should a person be allowed back on the job site.

The primary responsibility for ensuring that safety and health procedures and policies are adhered to on ADC projects is assigned to the ADC Project Coordinator. The ADC Project

Coordinator is responsible for ensuring the SSHO is implementing the appropriate safety and health procedures for the project. The SSHO is responsible for ensuring that personnel working on the project are utilizing the appropriate safety and health project procedures.

Also, personnel working on the project must ensure that they adhere to proper safety procedures for the project, and work with managers to maintain or improve safety onsite.

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9.0 Accident Reporting

In terms of accident reporting, the SSHO and/or their designate will complete the following:

• Upon any project incident (fire, spill, injury, near miss, death, etc.), immediately notify the ADC Program Manager.

• A Contractor Significant Incident Report (CSIR) needs to be completed for all OSHA recordable accidents; property damage is in excess of $2,000, weight handling equipment (WHE) accidents, or near miss/high visibility mishaps. A copy of the CSIR and associated instructions is provided in Attachment 3.

• For ADC work-related injuries, or illnesses, contact the ADC Program Manager.

• For ADC subcontractor incidents, contact the ADC Project Coordinator.

• Notify and submit reports to PMRF as required in contract.

The CSIR is due to the Program Manager within 48 hours of occurrence.

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10.0 Medical Support

Medical support is listed here, but can also be found in Section 12.1 Site Control Plan, under emergency response procedures. The procedures listed below may also be applied to non-emergency incidents. Injuries and illnesses must be reported to Program Manager. If there is doubt about whether medical treatment is necessary or if the injured person is reluctant to accept medical treatment, contact the ADC Project Coordinator. Follow these procedures as appropriate:

• Notify appropriate emergency response authorities.

• The SSHO will assume charge during a medical emergency until the ambulance arrives or until the injured person is admitted to the emergency room. If the SSHO is not on site, then the O&M Contractor’s Competent Person should assume charge until the ambulance arrives. The SSHO should be contacted in such cases.

• Prevent further injury.

• Trained personnel are encouraged, but not required, to render first aid and CPR.

• Get medical attention immediately.

• Perform decontamination where feasible; lifesaving and first aid or medical treatment take priority.

• Make certain that the injured person is accompanied to the emergency room.

• When contacting the medical consultant, state that the situation is an ADC matter, and give your name and telephone number, the name of the injured person, the extent of the injury or exposure, and the name and location of the medical facility where the injured person was taken.

• Report incident as outlined in Section 9.

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11.0 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Personal protective equipment selection for this project is based on information regarding potential hazards and chemicals of concern as described in Section 12 of this APP. The following tables list PPE that will be utilized during field activities and reasons for upgrading or downgrading level of protection, respectively.

Table 11-1. PPE Specifications a

Task Level Items Required Headb Floatationc

General site entry, and

Operations and

Maintenance

D Work clothes; steel-toe, safety shoes; work glove.

Hard hat

Safety glasses

Ear Protection

Type III or IV USCG-approved vests will be worn on structures or equipment near or over water, when working alone or at night, and when a drowning hazard exists.

a Modifications are as indicated.

b Hard hat and safety glasses should be worn around heavy equipment and when there is a potential hazard for head and eye injury. Ear protection is worn when conversations can’t be held at distances of 3 feet or less without shouting.

c Except where guardrails, personal fall protection system or safety nets are provided for employees.

Table 11-2. Reasons for Upgrading or Downgrading Level of Protection

Upgradea Downgrade

Request from individual performing tasks.

Change in work tasks that will increase contact or potential contact with hazardous materials.

Known or suspected presence of dermal hazards.

New information indicating that situation is less hazardous than originally thought.

Change in site conditions or implementation of control measure that decreases risk of exposure and/or reduces the hazard.

Change in work task that will reduce contact with hazardous materials.

a Performing a task that requires an upgrade to a higher level of protection is permitted only when the PPE requirements have been approved by the Program Manager, and an SSHO qualified at that level is present.

Limitations of PPE. ADC and contractor personnel will adhere to manufacturers’ recommendations regarding the use and limitations of the selected PPE, and the SSHO will be consulted if additional guidance is necessary to supplement the PPE program.

All PPE described in this APP will be worn when appropriate to the task at hand. It is anticipated for surveillance and O & M activities that the PPE will remain in the Level D (see

PPE specifications above).

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11.1 Evaluation of PPE

It will be the SSHO’s responsibility to monitor the site workers and site conditions by direct observations to assess the appropriateness and effectiveness of the PPE in use, based on manufacturers’ specifications, and anticipated site conditions (historical analytical data and other background information). Site workers will be instructed to notify the SSHO if any site conditions change. The SSHO will assess any changes in condition and determine if the current PPE is adequate. If the SSHO determines that the current PPE is not adequate, field activities will be halted until such a time when upgraded PPE can be employed. PPE protection can only maintain its specific manufacturer’s rating when in “good” operating condition. Cut, torn, overly soiled, broken, or defective PPE will be discarded and new PPE will be donned.

11.2 Decontamination

This project does not involve tasks that require decontamination for personnel and/or equipment. Workers are encouraged to wash after work and dispose of trash appropriately to maintain safe and healthy working conditions.

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12.0 Plans, Programs and Procedures Required

12.1 Site-Control Plan

The elements of the site control plan are presented below. These include Site-control procedures, pre-emergency planning, emergency equipment and supplies, incident response, emergency medical treatment, evacuation and a fire-fighting response plan.

Emergency contacts are presented in Attachment 4.

12.1.1 Site-Control Procedures

The following procedures shall be followed when fieldwork is performed:

• The SSHO will conduct a site safety briefing (see below) before starting field activities, once a month or as tasks and site conditions change.

• Topics for briefing on-site safety: general discussion of the APP and the AHA applicable to the day’s tasks, including site-specific hazards; locations of work zones, PPE requirements, equipment, special procedures, and emergencies.

• The SSHO will record attendance at safety briefings in a logbook and document the topics discussed.

• Post the OSHA job-site poster in a central and conspicuous location.

• Establish onsite communication consisting of the following:

-- line-of-sight and hand signals;

-- air horn; or

-- two-way radio or cellular telephone if available

• Establish offsite communication.

• Establish and maintain the “buddy system”, where appropriate.

• The SSHO is to conduct periodic inspections of safety practices to determine the effectiveness of this plan. Deficiencies are to be noted, reported to the Program

Manager, and corrected.

12.1.2 Pre-Emergency Planning

• The SSHO performs the applicable pre-emergency planning tasks before starting field activities and coordinates emergency response with ADC onsite personnel, the facility, and local emergency-service providers as appropriate.

• Review the facility emergency and contingency plans where applicable.

• Determine what onsite communication equipment is available (e.g., two-way radio, air horn). ADC will use cell phones for emergency communications at the site.

• Determine what offsite communication equipment is needed (e.g., nearest telephone, cell phone).

• Confirm and post emergency telephone numbers, evacuation routes, assembly areas, and route to hospital; communicate the information to onsite personnel.

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• Review changed site conditions, onsite operations, and personnel availability in relation to emergency response procedures.

• Where appropriate and acceptable to the client, inform emergency room and ambulance and emergency response teams of anticipated types of site emergencies.

• If appropriate, designate one vehicle as the emergency vehicle; place hospital directions and map inside; keep keys in vehicle during field activities.

• Inventory and check site emergency equipment, and supplies.

• Communicate emergency procedures for personnel injury, exposures, fires, explosions, and releases.

• Rehearse the emergency response plan procedures before site activities begin, including driving route to hospital.

• Brief new workers on the emergency response plan.

• The SSHO will evaluate emergency response actions and initiate appropriate follow-up actions.

12.1.3 Emergency Equipment and Supplies

Table 12-1 Emergency Equipment and Supply Locations

Emergency Equipment and Supplies Location

20 lb (or two 10 lb) fire extinguisher (A, B, and C classes) Support Area/Heavy Equipment

First aid kit Support Area/Field Vehicle

Eye Wash (from contractors if necessary) Support Area/Field Vehicle

Potable water (from contractors if necessary) Support Area/Field Vehicle

Bloodborne pathogen kit (from contractors if necessary) Support Area/Field Vehicle

Additional equipment as needed Pump Stations/Field Office a Support zone is the location of the first aid kit, plans, supplies, etc.

12.1.4 Incident Response

In fires, explosions, or chemical releases, actions to be taken include the following:

• Shut down ADC operations and evacuate the immediate work area.

• Notify appropriate response personnel.

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• Account for personnel at the designated assembly area(s).

• Assess the need for site evacuation, and evacuate the site as warranted.

• Instead of implementing a work area evacuation, note that small fires or spills posing minimal safety or health hazards may be controlled.

12.1.5 Emergency Medical Treatment

The procedures listed below may also be applied to non-emergency incidents. Injuries and illnesses must be reported to Program Manager. If there is doubt about whether medical treatment is necessary or if the injured person is reluctant to accept medical treatment, contact the ADC Program Manager. Follow these procedures as appropriate:

• Notify appropriate emergency response authorities.

• The SSHO will assume charge during a medical emergency until the ambulance arrives or until the injured person is admitted to the emergency room. (See Section

10 comments)

• Prevent further injury.

• Trained personnel are encouraged, but not required, to render first aid and CPR if necessary.

• Get medical attention immediately.

• Perform decontamination where feasible; lifesaving and first aid or medical treatment take priority.

• Make certain that the injured person is accompanied to the emergency room.

• When contacting the medical consultant, state that the situation is an ADC matter, and give your name and telephone number, the name of the injured person, the extent of the injury or exposure, and the name and location of the medical facility where the injured person was taken.

• Report incident as outlined in Section 9.

12.1.6 Evacuation

• Evacuation routes and assembly areas (and alternative routes and assembly areas) are specified on the site map.

• Evacuation route(s) and assembly area(s) will be designated by the SSHO before work begins.

• Personnel will assemble at the assembly area(s) upon hearing the emergency signal for evacuation.

• The SSHO and a “buddy” will remain on the site after the site has been evacuated (if safe) to assist local responders and advise them of the nature and location of the incident.

• The SSHO will account for all personnel in the onsite assembly area.

• A designated person will account for personnel at alternate assembly area(s).

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• The SSHO will write up the incident report as soon as possible after it occurs and submit a report to the Program Manager.

Table 12-2 Evacuation Signals

Signal Meaning

Grasping throat with hand Emergency-help me.

Thumbs up OK; understood.

Grasping buddy’s wrist Leave area now.

Continuous sounding of horn Emergency; leave site now.

12.1.7 Firefighting Response Plan

In the event of an explosion or fire on the site, the SSHO should take the following minimum actions:

• Evacuate all unnecessary personnel to the pre-arranged emergency assembly point.

• Request emergency response assistance from the fire department, hospitals, poison control centers, and any other emergency service that may be necessary.

Notify the ADC Program Manager.

12.2 Description of Tasks

The following is a general summary of project-specific tasks to be performed in support of this work effort:

• Vegetation control;

• Maintenance and repair of pumps and pumping stations;

• Maintenance of canals, culverts, and embankments;

• Clearing (dredging) of canals and culverts;

• Maintenance and repair of power poles, transmission lines, and pole transformers;

and

• Maintenance of flap gates and flood gate.

The Activity Hazard Analysis Forms for these tasks are presented in Attachment 5.

This project does not involve tasks regulated by the Occupational Safety and Health

Administration (OSHA) under 29 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 1910.120, Hazardous

Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER). A general description of operation and maintenance (O&M) tasks is provided below. A hazard analysis (Section 12.3)

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Vegetation Control. Vegetation control is to ensure protection against contact with electrical power lines, and to assure good housekeeping at the pump stations. Compliance with all Federal, State, or local regulations is required if chemicals are used to control vegetation.

Operation, Maintenance and Repair of Pumps and Pumping Station. A total of three pump at Kawaiele pumping station operate as necessary to lower the level of water at their respective wet wells to a minimum of -2.0 feet mean sea level (msl). All infrastructure that supports the pumps at the pumping station shall be maintained.

Maintenance and Repair of Power Poles, Transmission Lines, and Pole Transformers.

The electrical power lines will be maintained such that there shall be no loss of power to the pump station. The maintenance of the power poles will include pole transformers, guy wires, cross arms, and insulators and any other related items that made the power transmission possible. This would include any tree trimming to avoid contact with the power lines. No major repair work is required other than periodic preventive maintenance.

Maintenance of Flood Gates. The Dry Ditch and Kinikini Ditch flap gates and the flood gate shall be maintained and operational at all times.

12.3 Task Hazard Analysis

The following table lists potential hazards and the associated tasks related to this project. A mark (X) indicates that the particular hazard for that task could be encountered during the field work.

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Table 12-3 Task Hazards Analysis

TASK HAZARD

OPERATION, MAINTENANCE, AND REPAIR ACTIVITIES

VEGETATION

CONTROL DREDGING ROADS

PUMPS &

PUMP STATION

POWER POLES,

TRANSMISSION

LINES, AND POLE

TRANSFORMERS

CANALS, CULVERTS,

AND EMBANKMENTS

FLOOD

GATES

NOISE X X X X X

SUSPENDED LOADS X X

FALLING DEBRIS/OBJECTS X X X

ELECTRICAL

X X X

BURIED UTILITIES, ETC. X

SLIP, TRIP, FALL X X X X X X X

BACK INJURY (MANUAL LIFTING) X X X X X X

CRANES AND HOISTING X

CHAIN SAW / CHIPPER OPERATION X X

CONFINED SPACE ENTRY

TRENCHES/EXCAVATION X X

TREE TRIMMING AND PRUNING X

ELEVATED WORK AREAS/FALLS X X X X

HEAT STRESS X X X X X X X

BIOLOGICAL HAZARDS X X X X X X X

HEAVY EQUIPMENT X X X X X

HAND AND POWER TOOLS X X X X

VEHICLE TRAFFIC X X

DROWNING HAZARDS (WORKING NEAR

WATER)

X X X X

WORKING AT NIGHT

WELDING AND CUTTING X

CHEMICAL HAZARDS X X X

RESPIRATORY HAZARDS

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12.4 Hazard Identification and Control Measures

This section provides safe work practices and control measures used to reduce or eliminate potential hazards. These practices and controls are to be implemented by the party in control of either the site or the particular hazard. ADC staff and subcontractors must remain aware of the hazards affecting them regardless of who is responsible for controlling the hazards. ADC staff and subcontractors who do not understand these provisions should contact the SSHO for clarification.

12.4.1 Project-Specific Hazards

The work to be performed for this project requires execution of activities that have specific hazards associated with the tasks. These project-specific hazards and control measures are presented below.

12.4.1.1 Noise

Noise can interfere with normal communication between personnel and may startle or distract personnel. Noise can also result in physical damage to the ear that may cause pain and temporary or permanent hearing loss.

There are three general classes of noise that are typically associated with site operation, maintenance and repair activities: continuous noise, intermittent noise, and impact-type noise. Continuous noise is heard when a truck or backhoe is running; intermittent noise occurs when compressors or other equipment are in use; and an impact-type noise is produced by equipment such as percussion hammers and driving tools, as well as by aircraft

(e.g., sonic boom) and detonations and explosions (e.g., artillery, ordnance). Noise varies in intensity and is measured in decibels (dBA). Prolonged exposure to noise above 85 dBA from heavy equipment can cause hearing loss characterized by the inability to hear certain sounds.

Ear plugs or ear muffs will be issued by the contractors and must be worn when personnel are required to work around heavy machinery and impact tools. Hearing protection must comply with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.95.

12.4.1.2 Suspended Loads

A backhoe may be used during dredging activities (see Section 12.4.1.11) and a crane may be used in support of pump repair or replacement (see Section 12.4.1.8); presenting overhead and suspended load hazards. The following control measures shall be implemented when equipment is in operation:

• All personnel shall wear an American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Z89.1-1986 or OSHA 29 CFR 1910.135-compliant hard hat at all times.

• All personnel shall exercise extreme caution when equipment is in operation, such as keeping a safe distance from the equipment.

• Personnel shall take measures to be visible to machine operator at all times when equipment is in operation and to maintain eye contact with the operator. Personnel shall not turn their back on the operating equipment

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12.4.1.3 Falling Debris/Objects

All personnel shall don ANSI-compliant hardhats and safety glasses to protect the head and eyes from potential airborne debris/objects during tree trimming and pole and transmission line inspection/repair activities.

12.4.1.4 Electrical Hazards

Operation, maintenance, and repair activities will include work associated with operating pumps, pump station and flood gate controls, and inspection and periodic preventive maintenance of power poles, transmission lines, and pole transformers. The following precautions shall be observed when operating or maintaining electrical equipment.

• Only properly trained and qualified personnel will be permitted to work on unprotected energized electrical systems.

• Only authorized personnel will be permitted to enter high-voltage areas.

• Workers shall not tamper with electrical wiring and equipment unless qualified to do

so. All electrical wiring and equipment must be considered energized until lock-out/tag-out testing procedures are implemented.

• Workers shall inspect electrical equipment, power tools, and extension cords for damage prior to use. Workers shall not use defective electrical equipment. If found to be defective, electrical equipment will be removed from service.

• All temporary wiring, including extension cords and electrical power tools, will have ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCIs) installed.

• Extension cords will be:

− equipped with third-wire grounding;

− covered, elevated, or protected from damage when passing through work areas;

− protected from pinching if routed…