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CH2MHILL GILROY / MORGAN HILL PROJECT

Site Specific Injury and Illness Prevention Plan

Document created: 1/1/2006 Review: 5/4/2011

Revised: 1/18/2013

CH2MHILL Gilroy/Morgan Hill - Site Specific Injury and Illness Prevention Plan

orig 1/1/06 |rewv 5/4/11 |rev 1/17/2012 IIPP.doc

TABLE OF CONTENTS

A General Policies

1. General Safety Policy 2. Injury Prevention Program 3. Distribution & Retention of Injury Prevention Program Materials 4. Safety Policy Compliance & Enforcement 5. Employee Safety Training Program 6. Unsafe Condition/Act 7. Injury Reporting System 8. Working Alone Policy

B Safety Programs

1. Written Hazard Communication Program 2. Confined Space Safety Program 3. Equipment Lockout/Tagout Procedure 4. Laboratory Chemical Hygiene Plan 5. Personal Protective Equipment 6. Personal Hygiene Plan 7. Respiratory Protection Program 8. Hearing Conservation Program 9. Fire Prevention Program 10. Mock Disaster Drill Program 11. Electrical Safety Program 12. Bloodborne Pathogen Program

C Attachments

1-1 NFPA Color Code Key 2-1 Confined Space Permit to Enter (form SAFE110) 2-2 Confined Space Test Record (form SAFE111) 2-3 Authorization of Confined Space Entry Team Member (form SAFE109) 3-1 Lockout Tag Example 4-1 Chemical Receiving Form (form SAFE122) 4-2 Chemical Date Label Example 4-3 Reagent Label Example 4-4 South Valley Hospital Information Sheet 7-1 Respirator Fit Test (form SAFE126) 8-1 Project Sound Level Survey Results



GENERAL POLICY NO. 1 GENERAL SAFETY POLICY (Revised 1/3/08) It is the policy of CH2M HILL - OMI to strive for the highest safety and health standards for all work conducted at the Gilroy/Morgan Hill Project. It is CH2M HILL - OMI's policy to develop, maintain and administer a comprehensive safety program to assure that measures are taken to eliminate or control the exposure of employees to hazards at the work place. Our safety program has been developed to comply with federal, state, and local safety codes, legislation, and regulations. Our safety program emphasizes the Federal Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, which requires CH2M HILL - OMI to provide a safe place to work; a work place free from unsafe conditions or acts which might injure a person. The prevention of occupational injuries is of such importance that it will take precedence over productivity whenever necessary. To the greatest degree possible, management will provide the facilities required for personal health and safety in keeping with the highest standards. Our employees have the right to a safe and healthful work environment. They are responsible for working and acting in a safe manner at all times and reporting all unsafe conditions and practices. The safety policy at the CH2M HILL - OMI Gilroy/Morgan Hill project can be summarized as follows: "If the job cannot be done safely, we do not want you to do the job!" Brenda Miles Project Manager



GENERAL POLICY NO. 2 INJURY PREVENTION PROGRAM (Revised 1/17/2012)

I. GENERAL POLICY STATEMENT CH2M HILL – OMI, through it's management, is committed to the safety and health of all employees and recognizes the need to comply with regulations governing injury, accident prevention and employee safety and the necessity for having an injury prevention program.

II. OBJECTIVE OF INJURY PREVENTION PROGRAM The primary objective of the Injury Prevention Program is to insure compliance with California Occupational Safety and Health Act (CAL-OSHA), Section 3203, which requires each employer to:

A. Establish and maintain an effective Injury Prevention Program. B. Provide a safe and healthy working environment for all employees. C. Establish safety policies, a safety committee, training programs and other

activities which will contribute to and be a part of the Injury Prevention Program.

D. Establish a mechanism to routinely maintain and update all components of the Injury Prevention Program.

III. INJURY PREVENTION PROGRAM A. Support

All employees are expected to comply with the Injury Prevention Program. The Injury Prevention Program reflects CH2M HILL - OMI's concern for safety and it's commitment to the policies outlined below.

B. Responsibilities 1. The Project Manager will be responsible for overseeing the Injury

Prevention Program. He/She shall administrate the Injury Prevention Program and shall be responsible for: a. Administering the Injury Prevention Program to determine

compliance. b. Coordinating the workers' compensation claims function. c. Maintaining records as prescribed by legislation. d. Training supervisors to effectively communicate safety instructions to

employees. e. Advising the Project Safety Team Leader on safety clothing,

equipment and policies. f. Assisting with periodic safety and health inspections. g. Performing follow-up investigations of accidents and injuries as

required.



h. Administering the Safety Committee. i. Performing all duties necessary to insure compliance with applicable

safety and health regulations.

The current Project Manager is Brenda Miles.

2. The Project Safety Team Leader is responsible for the effective implementation and maintenance of the CH2M HILL - OMI - Gilroy/Morgan Hill Project's Injury Prevention Program as follows: a. Establish and maintain a system of job safety analysis, safety

inspections, accident investigation and pertinent safety performance records.

b. Provide safety orientation, adequate job training and continuing safety instruction for all project employees.

c. Assist the Project Manager in the ongoing safety training for all employees.

d. Oversee compliance with CAL-OSHA regulations with regard to specific performance requirements such as weekly safety meetings.

e. Recognize the potential or real hazards of each job at the project. f. Continuously observe and evaluate work conditions and procedures to

detect and correct unsafe conditions and practices. g. Emphasize to employees the benefit of observing safety procedures

and of using the prescribed personal protective equipment. h. Enforce all safety rules, procedures and policies. i. Discipline employees who do not comply with project safety rules,

procedures and policies. j. Provide employee orientation and training in staff training/safety

meetings. Minutes of meetings will be maintained in the project files. k. Promptly investigate injuries and accidents. l. Encourage employees to report unsafe conditions and to submit

practical suggestions for correction. m. Insure that tools, equipment and personal protective devices are

functioning properly and are being maintained and utilized. n. Perform all duties which will enhance the success of the Injury

Prevention Program.

The current Project Safety Team Leader is Jesus Luna.

3. All employees are required to develop and demonstrate safe work habits. They shall: a. Promptly report to their supervisor all accidents and injuries occurring

during the course of their employment. b. Promptly report to their supervisor all unsafe conditions and practices

that they observe. c. Attend and participate in all staff training and safety meetings.



d. Use prescribed personal protective clothing and equipment where required.

e. Learn and observe project safety rules, procedures and policies.

4. The Safety Committee is responsible to oversee the safety policies and practices at the Gilroy/Morgan Hill Project. They shall: a. Act at the direction of the Project manager. b. Be made up of four project employees, preferably from a variety of job

descriptions within the project. Committee members spend six months as project safety inspectors and then six months as commitee administrators (chairperson and recorder). They volunteer for assignment or are selected by the Project Manager.

c. Meet on the third Thursday of each month at 10:15 AM to perform the following functions in accordance with the Safety Committee Guidelines (which are kept at the front of the Safety Committee Binder): 1. Analyze effectiveness of the Injury Prevention Program and

develop policy recommendations to meet current needs. 2. Review safety problems and recommend practical solutions to the

problems. 3. Review Unsafe Conditions and Practices and develop solutions to

the problems.

The current listing of Safety Committee members is located in the Safety Committee binder, which is kept in the General Office room (Room 108) of the Administration Building.



GENERAL POLICY NO. 3 DISTRIBUTION & RETENTION OF INJURY PREVENTION PROGRAM MATERIALS (Revised 10/13/09)

I. PURPOSE All employees are required to receive copies of all Injury Prevention Program Materials (new and revised). This procedure establishes a methodology to assure all employees receive copies of Injury Prevention Program Materials; provides a method for employees to retain their copies of these documents; provides for a reference book of these programs at the project for use by all employees; provides for the retention of original documents; and maintains a master file for noting necessary corrections and/or revisions for issued programs.

II. PROCEDURE A The Administrative Specialist will make the necessary number of copies of the new

or revised programs to meet project requirements. B Each employee will be provided with a ring binder with dividers to file and retain

established Injury Prevention Program Materials. C All Injury Prevention Program Materials will be issued at a staff meeting. D At the conclusion of the staff meeting each employee will sign a form acknowledging

receipt of the program issued. E All acknowledgements will be filed by the Administrative Specialist in the Annual

Policy/Programs Agreements fil located in the Project Filing System. F Following the staff meetings, each employee will file his copy of the program in their

respective Injury Prevention Program Binder. G A project reference book shall be maintained by the Administrative Specialist and

kept in the file cabinet in the Administration Building reception office. H Updated/original documents will be filed in the Injury Prevention Program Master

Binder located in room 108 of the Administration Building.



GENERAL POLICY NO. 4SAFETY POLICY COMPLIANCE AND ENFORCEMENT (Revised 1/3/08)

I. GENERAL POLICY STATEMENT CH2M HILL - OMI, through it's management, is committed to the safety and health of all employees and recognizes the need to comply with regulations governing safety. A system is needed to ensure that employees are in compliance with general CH2M HILL - OMI Safety Policies and specific project safety policies and programs and that violation of safety rules, practices and procedures will result in disciplinary action.

II. PURPOSE The Occupational Health and Safety Act requires employers to have a system for ensuring that all employees comply with safe and healthy work practices. This includes a program for training employees on proper safety practices and a disciplinary procedure for violation of safety rules.

III. DISCIPLINARY ACTION PROCEDURE The CH2M HILL - OMI Safety Manual is very specific regarding compliance and enforcement of safety rules. As stated in the CH2M HILL - OMI Safety Manual, enforcement of safety rules is described in the Company Rules part of Section 8, Discipline and Discharge, of the Our Business manual, Volume I. Refer to Table 8-1, Company Rules, for specific disciplinary actions. The Project Manager and the Project Safety Team Leader represent the company in matters of safety. Establishing and maintaining job safety is an integral part of their duties and responsibilities. They both have the responsibility and authority to enforce safety rules.



GENERAL POLICY NO. 5 EMPLOYEE SAFETY/TRAINING PROGRAM (Revised 1/3/08)

I. GENERAL POLICY STATEMENT' CH2M HILL - OMI, through it's management, is committed to the safety and health of all employees and recognizes the need to comply with regulations governing safety and to have a system for training all employees on safe work/practices, safety program procedures and standard operating procedures.

II. PURPOSE The Occupational Health and Safety Act requires employers to have a system for ensuring that all employees comply with safe and healthy work practices. This includes a program for training and retraining employees on proper safety practices and procedures.

III. TRAINING PROGRAM A All CH2M HILL - OMI employees are given an associate safety handbook when they

begin employment. This handbook contains items relative to their safety . All employees are expected to routinely read this safety manual and follow the policies and guidelines established therein.

B The CH2M HILL - OMI SAFETY MANUAL and ASSOCIATE SAFETY HANDBOOK are a statement of basic safety practices and rules. Where appropriate, site specific SAFETY PROGRAMS and OPERATING PROCEDURES have been prepared to specifically suit conditions at the OMI - Gilroy/Morgan Hill Project. All employees will be trained on these Programs & Procedures when prepared. Furthermore, employees are expected to routinely read these specific SAFETY PROGRAMS and OPERATING PROCEDURES and follow the policies and guidelines established therein.

C The CH2M HILL - OMI - Gilroy/Morgan Hill project will have a staff Safety/Training meeting every week. Meeting times are posted on the scheduling board in the lunchroom. Attendance by all employees is mandatory. Additional safety meetings will be scheduled as the need occurs. Situations arise when it is impossible to attend one of these meetings. In this situation, it is the employee's responsibility to meet with the Project Safety Team Leader and review the material presented at the meeting missed.

D An agenda for all employee Safety/Training meetings will be posted at least one month prior to the meeting. Employees will be requested to make presentations from time to time. An example of the staff Safety/Training Schedule is attached. All meetings will include as a minimum:

a. Tailgate topic b. MSDS topic

Other items which might be included in the meetings are:



a. Video movies on safety & technical material. b. Formal training on new and/or revised safety programs, standard

operating procedures and technical programs to increase general job knowledge.

E With a large variety of topics, it is the intent to keep the meetings interesting, informative and to encourage active participation in identifying potential safety and/or procedural problems and to develop workable solutions to these concerns.



GENERAL POLICY NO 6 UNSAFE CONDITION/ACT REPORT (Revised 1/3/08)

I. GENERAL POLICY STATEMENT CH2M HILL – OMI, through it's management, is committed to the safety and health of all employees and recognizes the need to comply with regulations governing safety and to have a system for employees to report unsafe conditions or acts of others at the project.

II. PURPOSE The Occupational Health and Safety Act requires employers to have a system for ensuring that all employees comply with safe and healthy work practices. This includes a system whereby employee's can freely report unsafe conditions and/or acts of others at the project without fear of having their job status affected.

III. UNSAFE CONDITION/ACT REPORT A. It is the responsibility of every employee to perform his/her assigned duties in a

manner to assure the safety of himself/herself and his/her fellow employees. B. Unsafe conditions can develop at the project without anyone being consciously aware

that conditions have changed. C. It is every employee's responsibility to report unsafe conditions or unsafe acts

committed by others when first observed. A written UNSAFE CONDITION/ACT REPORT shall be submitted to the Safety Committee as soon as possible. If the unsafe condition or act presents an immediate danger to any plant staff, the project management shall also be immediately notified. A copy of the UNSAFE CONDITION/ACT REPORT form is submitted to the safety committe binder for their evaluation.

D. Reporting unsafe conditions or unsafe acts of others will not affect the status of either the person making the report or the person whose actions were reported.



GENERAL POLICY NO 7 INJURY REPORTING SYSTEM (Revised (1/3/08)

I. GENERAL POLICY STATEMENT CH2M HILL - OMI, through it's management, is committed to the safety and health of all employees and recognizes the need to comply with regulations governing safety and to have a system for employees to report on the job injuries at the project.

II. PURPOSE The Occupational Health and Safety Act requires employers to have a system for ensuring that all employees comply with safe and healthy work practices. This includes a system whereby employees can freely report injuries, regardless of the severity, at the project without fear of having their job status affected.

III. INJURY REPORT A. It is the responsibility of every employee to report all injuries, regardless of the

severity, to their supervisor on the day the injury occurred. B. Prompt reporting of injuries is essential in order for employees to protect their rights

to medical services for injuries sustained and for CH2M HILL - OMI to be in compliance with all Safety and Workman's Compensation Regulations.

C. After medical treatment has been arranged for an employee, the employee's supervisor shall document the incident and transmit the appropriate materials to CH2M HILL - OMI's corporate offices.

D. Failure to report injuries sustained at the project is a Major Infraction of Company Rules. Employees who fail to report injuries on the day they occur will be disciplined. Supervisors who fail to document the injury on the day it is reported to them will be disciplined.



GENERAL POLICY NO 8 WORKING ALONE (Revised (1/3/08)

I. GENERAL POLICY STATEMENT CH2M HILL – OMI, through it's management, is committed to the safety and health of all employees and recognizes the need to comply with regulations governing safety and to have a system for employees to work alone safely at the project.

II. PURPOSE The Occupational Health and Safety Act requires employers to have a system for ensuring that all employees comply with safe and healthy work practices. This includes a program for working alone following proper safety practices and procedures.

III. WORKING ALONE The following information will help insure the single or lone operator operating the plant on weekends, holidays and second shift, will be safe.

A. At no time shall an operator working alone place him/herself in any situation that may harm them or damage any equipment.

B. Operator must keep #6 gate locked at all times while on site to prevent any persons from entering the plant.

C. Operator must keep front door locked at all times while on site to prevent any persons from entering the administration building from the front door.

D. The single/lone operator will perform the following tasks: plant rounds, sample collection, lab work, monitor process and make necessary adjustments, switch flow to ponds as needed, run belt press, shut down belt press, clean-up belt press after shutdown

E. Operations will strive to reduce any workloads prior to the scheduled single operator shift to eliminate any safety issues.

F. If the operator requires assistance, he/she should call the supervisor on call and/or maintenance person on call.

G. The operator must carry their charged and turned on Nextel with them at all times. H. The operator will notify the on call supervisor at the beginning of the shift and

again when leaving the plant at the end of the shift. – Note – anyone working past normal day shift hours will notify the late operator when they are leaving the plant.

I. If the operator does not check in with the supervisor, the supervisor will attempt to call the operator. If there is no response, the supervisor will come to the plant.



SAFETY PROGRAM NO. 1 WRITTEN HAZARD COMMUNICATION PROGRAM (Revised 3/21/2011)

I. INTRODUCTION CH2M HILL - OMI, at it's Gilroy/Morgan Hill Project, has developed a Hazard Communication Program to enhance our employees' health and safety. As a company we intend to provide information about chemical hazards and the control of hazards via our comprehensive Hazard Communication Program which includes container labeling, Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and training. The following program outlines how we will accomplish this program.

II. CONTAINER LABELING It is the policy of this company that no container of hazardous chemicals will be released for use until the following label information is verified: - Containers are clearly labeled as to the contents. - Appropriate hazard warnings are noted. - The name and address of the manufacturer are listed. This responsibility has been assigned to the project Safety Team Leader. To further ensure that employees are aware of the chemical hazards of materials used in their work areas it is our policy to label all secondary containers. The project Safety Team Leader will ensure that all secondary containers are labeled with

either an extra copy of the original manufacturer's label or with generic labels which have a block for identity and blocks for the hazard warning.

The last page of our written program explains our hazardous color coding.

III. MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETS (MSDS) Copies of MSDS for all hazardous chemicals to which employees at the Gilroy/Morgan Hill Project may be exposed are kept in PDF format on the network drive: !projcommon:\Training\PlantMSDS\Plant MSDS _PDF on SCRWA fileserver 1 (scrwafs 1) as well as on a labeled USB Flash Drive in the Emergency Action Plan binder in the Administration Bldg., general office 108, at 1500 Southside Drive; Gilroy, CA 95020.



MSDS are available to all employees in the work area for review during each work shift. If MSDS are not available or new chemicals in use do not have MSDS, please immediately contact the project Safety Team Leader.

IV. EMPLOYEE TRAINING AND INFORMATION New employees are also to attend a health and safety orientation prior to starting work for information and training on the following: - An overview of the requirements contained in the Hazard Communication Rules, Division 155. - Review of the chemicals present in their work place operations. - Location and availability of our written hazard program. - Physical and health effects of the hazardous chemicals. - Methods and observation techniques used to determine the presence or release of hazardous chemicals in the work area.

- How to lessen or prevent exposure to these hazardous chemicals through usage of control/work practices and personal protective equipment.

- Steps the company has taken to lessen or prevent exposure to these chemicals. - Safety emergency procedures to follow if our employees are exposed to these chemicals. - How to read labels and review MSDS to obtain appropriate hazard information. NOTE: It is critically important that all of our employees understand the training. If

you have any additional questions, please contact the project Safety Team Leader. When new chemicals are introduced, the project Safety Team Leader will review the

above items as they are related to the new material in your work area and bring them to your attention at the safety meeting.

V. LIST OF HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS In the back of the Emergency Action Plan binder is a list of all known hazardous chemicals used at the OMI - Gilroy/Morgan Hill Project Further information on each noted chemical can be obtained by reviewing the Material Safety Data Sheets.

VI. RECEIPT OF CHEMICALS AT THE PROJECT A. All chemicals delivered to the facilities shall be received and visually inspected

for damaged product. Containers that have been cracked, broken, leaking or pose



any type of danger shall be reported to the project Safety Team Leader or Laboratory Director immediately. All chemicals received at the facilities shall be logged on a form SAF 122A slip, and turned into a designated Chemical Receiver along with MSDS, The Chemical Receiving Log will be updated by Safety Team Leader, Laboratory Director or Admin. See Safety Program Attachment 4-1. A Chemical Date Label shall be affixed to the container indicating the date received on the label. The MSDS shall be reviewed prior to releasing the chemical for use.

B. When a chemical is received without an MSDS, the project Safety Team Leader,

Laboratory Director or Admin. will take the following action: 1. If a current MSDS is not available, call and /or send a letter to the supplier requesting a current MSDS for

the chemical. 2. If this is a new chemical, add the item to the projects Hazardous

Chemical Inventory sheet, kept in the MSDS binders in General Office 108. See Section IV for specific requirements.

3. Place a hold on using the chemical until the MSDS has been received, reviewed and affected employees trained, if necessary, on any hazards this chemical poses to the work place.

C. When a bulk chemical is received: 1. Driver signs visitor log book 2. An associate who will complete the Bulk Chemical Delivery Check Sheet

(OPS146) is assigned to the delivery. 3. The Bulk Chemical Delivery Check Sheet for that delivery is pulled from

the binder in the Admin office. 4. Associate will complete the "Driver Check In" section of the check sheet

denoting that, yes, the driver checked in at the office along with dating and initialing.

5. The driver's paperwork (manifest, bill of lading, MSDS) are reviewed and compared with the Bulk Chemical Delivery Check Sheet. The "Chemical listed on truck manifest" potion of the check sheet can now be completed.

6. The driver can be directed to the appropriate delivery point for the unloading of the chemical delivery.

7. The "Storage Tank Identification: portion of the "Bulk Chemical Delivery Check Sheet" can now be completed.

8. If, the "Bulk Chemical Delivery Check Sheet" is complete, accurate and confirmed the driver can be allowed to hook up and dispense the delivered chemical into the proper storage tank.

9. Check tank capacity 10. Unlock flange. 11. Check valving position to verify truck driver's work. 12. After completion of delivery, place lock back on flange to secure chemical

system.



13. Calculate amount delivered to compare against driver's delivery amount. 14. After the chemical is delivered the driver will sign out of the WWTP in

the visitor logbook at the Admin office and will be allowed to leave the premises.

15. The associate completing the "Bulk Chemical Delivery Check Sheet" will include and submit the Check Sheet with all the delivery paperwork to the Admin office, pull the delivery notification from the board in the break room, and delete the delivery from the morning meeting sheet.

VII. HAZARDOUS NON-ROUTINE TASKS Periodically, employees are required to perform hazardous, non-routine tasks. Prior to starting work on such projects, each affected employee will be given information by their

supervisor about hazards to which they may be exposed during such an activity. This information will include: - Specific chemical hazards. - Protective/safety measures which must be utilized. - Measures the company has taken to lessen the hazards including ventilation,

respirators, presence of another employee and emergency procedures.

A list of our Non-routine tasks is included in the last section of each MSDS book.

VIII. CHEMICALS IN UNLABELED PIPES To ensure that our employees who work on unlabeled pipes have been informed as to the hazardous materials contained within, the following policy has been established: Prior to starting work on unlabeled pipes, our employees are to contact the project Safety Team Leader for the following information: - The chemical in the pipe. - Potential hazards. - Safety precautions which must be taken.

IX. INFORMING CONTRACTORS To ensure that outside contractors work safely in our plant, it is the responsibility of the

Project Manager, Gilroy/Morgan Hill Project to provide contractors the following information:

- Hazardous chemicals to which they may be exposed while on the job site. - Precautions the employees may take to lessen the possibility of exposure by usage of appropriate protective measures.



X. HAZARDOUS WARNING (NFPA) COLOR CODING The HAZARDOUS CODE LABEL, Safety Program Attachment 1-1, uses the NFPA Hazard Classification System. A description of this system follows: Color Code Color Hazard Blue Health Red Flammable Yellow Reactibilty White Special Notice Hazard Indices HEALTH HAZARDS FIRE HAZARDS - Flash Points 4 Deadly 4 Below 73 degrees F 3 Extreme Danger 3 Below 100 degrees F 2 Hazardous 2 Above 100 degrees F and less than 200 degrees F 1 Slightly Hazardous 1 Above 200 degrees F 0 Normal Material 0 Will not burn

SPECIAL NOTICES REACTIVITY Oxidizer OX 4 May detonate Acid ACID 3 Shock & Heat may detonate Alkali ALK 2 Violent chemical change Corrosive COR 1 Unstable if heated Use NO WATER W 0 Stable Radioactive (int’l radioactivity symbol) If anyone has questions about this plan, please contact the project Safety Team Leader or

the Project Manager. Our plan will be monitored by the CH2M HILL - OMI to ensure that the policies are carried out and that the plan is effective.



SAFETY PROGRAM NO. 2 CONFINED SPACE SAFETY PROGRAM (Revised 01/14/10)

I. GENERAL POLICY STATEMENT CH2M HILL - OMI, through its management, is committed to the safety and health of all employees and recognizes the need to comply with regulations governing safety in confined space operations.

II. OBJECTIVE OF SAFETY PROGRAM The primary objective of the safety program for confined spaces is to ensure compliance with the California Occupational Safety and Health Administration (CAL-OSHA) regulations governing confined space operations in the State of California under General Industry Safety Order, Article 108, Title 8, California Administrative Code, Sections 5156 through 5159, which requires each employer to develop and implement written operating and rescue procedures, train employees, including standby persons on the hazards they may encounter, proper operating procedures and safe practices.

III. PURPOSE Entering a confined space in which toxic and/or flammable gases may have accumulated or where the oxygen has been depleted to a point where human life cannot be supported is a life threatening hazard. Investigations of confined space fatalities indicate that workers usually do not recognize that they are working in a confined space and that they may encounter unforeseen hazards. Usually testing and monitoring of the atmosphere was not performed. Self contained air supplied respirators were not used or available and rescue procedures were not planned. Properly approached, confined spaces can be made hazard free by first testing the atmosphere before work is begun, then continuously monitoring during work performance and providing proper space ventilation as well as use of self contained air supplies respirators.

IV. CONFINED SPACE IDENTIFICATION The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) defines a confined space as a space which has any one of the following characteristics: LIMITED OPENINGS FOR ENTRY AND EXIT: Confined space openings are limited primarily by size or location. Openings are usually small in size, perhaps as small as 18 inches in diameter, and are difficult to get needed equipment in or out of the spaces, especially protective equipment, such as respirators needed for entry into spaces with hazardous atmospheres, or life saving equipment when rescue is needed. However, in some cases, openings may be very large, for example, open topped spaces such as pits,



degreasers, excavations, and ships' holds. Access to open topped spaces may require the use of ladders, hoist, or other devices, and escape from such areas may be very difficult in emergency situations. UNFAVORABLE NATURAL VENTILATION: Because air may not move in and out of confined spaces freely, due to the design, the atmosphere inside a confine space can be very different from the atmosphere outside. Deadly gases may be trapped inside, particularly if the space is used to store or process chemicals or organic substances which may decompose. There may not be enough oxygen inside the confined space to support life, or the air could be so oxygen rich that it is likely to increase the chance of fire or explosion if a source of ignition is present. NOT DESIGNED FOR CONTINUOUS WORKER OCCUPANCY: Most confined spaces are not designed for workers to enter and work in them on a routine basis. They are designed to store a product, enclose materials and processes, or transport products or substances. Therefore, occasional worker entry for inspection, maintenance, repair, cleanup or similar tasks is often difficult and dangerous due to chemical or physical hazards within the space. A confined space found in the workplace may have a combination of these spaces as well as rescue operations during emergencies.

V. CONFINED SPACE LOCATIONS AT GILROY/MORGAN HILL WWTP There are several locations at the Gilroy/Morgan Hill WWTP which have confined spaces where conditions hazardous to one's health may exist or develop. These location include:

1. All city sewer and storm drain manholes. 2. All pump station wet wells. 3. Flow junction or diversion boxes which are rectangular and contain slide gates.

a. All plant site wastewater distribution boxes. b. All odor scrubber vessel tanks. c. Septage station grit chamber. d. All Headworks structure tanks and channels e. All storm drain manholes and piping. f. All underground electrical vaults. g. All tertiary filter structure tanks and under drainage vaults. h. All plant scum collection pits. i. All Oxidation ditch structure pre-anoxic cells and drainage pits. j. All clarifier tanks. k. All Food Processor sewer system distribution boxes. l. All Plant Drain system manholes. m. All underground fuel storage tanks. n. All plant chemical storage tanks. o. All water storage reservoirs.



4. Gavilan College Pump Station (Wet well)

VI. EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS The following minimal equipment must be available at a confined space work site before any confined space entry is attempted:

A: A permit to enter the confined space (Form SAFE 110) shall be obtained and signed by the operating supervisor. See Safety Program Attachment 2-1.

B. Atmosphere testing/monitoring instruments that will detect the presence of toxics, flammables and oxygen deficiency.

C. Personal protection; example: special clothing, suits, boots, gloves, glasses, hearing protectors and hard hat.

D. Ventilation blower with hose (12 volt or small engine). E. Harness and lifeline (harness must suspend a person upright). F. Rescue and retrieval system which includes a tripod and winch. The weight limit

of the retrieval system is 250 pounds. G. Communication devices or system. H. Non sparking tools, low voltage electrical and lighting for hazardous and wet

locations.

VII. AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL Only authorized personnel may serve on the confined space entry team. The confined space entry team is made up of 3 individuals consisting of at least one (1) AUTHORIZED ENTRANT one (1) ATTENDANT and PERMIT SUPERVISOR (either attendant or supervisor must also be an authorized entrant)

A. Authorized entrants shall satisfy the following requirements:

1. Read and understand Safety Program No. 2 - Confined Space Safety Program.

2. Attend a class on Safety Program No. 2 - Confined Space Safety Program. 3. Attend a class on use of the rescue and retrieval system. 4. Attend a class on the calibration and use of the atmosphere test equipment. 5. Weigh less than 250 pounds. 6. Have the Project Manager sign the employee off on form Safe109,

"AUTHORIZATION OF CONFINED SPACE ENTRY TEAM MEMBER". See Safety Program Attachment 2-3.

B. An attendant shall satisfy the following requirements:

1. Read and understand Safety Program No. 2 - Confined Space Safety Program.

2. Attend a class on Safety Program No. 2 - Confined Space Safety Program. 3. Have a current CPR and First Aid Certificate.



4. Attend a class on use of the rescue and retrieval system. 5. Attend a class on the calibration and use of the atmosphere test equipment. 6. Must be stationed at all times in line of sight of entrant.

VIII. PRE ENTRY

A. Lines which may convey flammable or toxic substances into the space shall be disconnected, blinded or blocked off by other positive means to prevent the development of dangerous air contamination and/or oxygen deficiency with the space. EXCEPTION: Public utility gas distribution systems, sewers and storm drains.

B. The space shall be emptied, flushed or otherwise purged to the extent feasible. C. The air shall be tested to determine whether dangerous air contamination and/or

oxygen deficiency exists. The atmosphere must be continually monitored, with a report generated at the conclusion of the entry, attached to the confined space permit.

D. Additional ventilation and testing may be required before entry into and work within the space may proceed.

E. No source of ignition shall be introduced until all steps are taken to ensure that no flammable or explosive substances exist or may develop.

F. When oxygen consuming equipment such as small engines, welding or plumbers torches are to be used, measures must be taken to ensure adequate combustion air and exhaust gas venting is provided.

G. Necessary provisions shall be made to facilitate ready entry and exit; example: ladder.

H. The permit to enter shall be completely filled out and signed by all workers performing the work.

IX. CONFINED SPACE OPERATIONS Whenever an atmosphere free of dangerous air contamination and/or oxygen deficiency cannot be ensured, such as in a sewer or storm drain or if an emergency exists, the following requirements shall apply to an entry into and work within a confined space;

A. Confined spaces similar to tanks with side and top openings shall be entered from side openings when practical.

B. Harness with attached lifeline shall be used and free end of line secured outside the opening. EXCEPTION: Safety belt is acceptable for side openings, if harness and lifeline would further endanger life.

D. At least one employee shall stand by on the outside of the confined space ready to give assistance in case of emergency. At least one additional employee who may have other duties shall be within sight or call of the standby employee.



E. When entry is made through a top opening such as a manhole, the harness must be the type that suspends a person in an upright position.

F. A hoisting device or other effective means shall be provided and immediately available for lifting employees out of the space.

G. Work involving the use of flame, arc, spark or other source of ignition is prohibited within a confined space where flammable or explosive atmospheres may develop.

H. Testing/monitoring of atmosphere for oxygen deficiency, flammables, and toxics shall be ongoing and/or of sufficient frequency written test records shall be maintained, with the permit. This is accomplished internally in the M40 gas detector, and must be downloaded, printed and attached to the permit at completion of the confined space entry.

I. Only approved low voltage electrical and lighting for hazardous and wet locations may be taken into confined spaces.

J. Appropriate personal protective clothing and gloves shall be worn to prevent skin absorption of hazardous substances.

K. At least one person trained in first aid and CPR must be immediately available during all confined space operations.

L. An effective communication system shall be provided and used whenever employees are required to use respiratory protective equipment or whenever employees inside a confined space are out of sight of the standby employee. All employees shall be trained in the use of the communication system and the system shall be tested before each use to confirm its effective operation.

M. At the completion of the confined space entry, the M40 detector monitor log will have to be downloaded to a electronic file on the field computer located in room 108. The format to save the file will be MM.DD.YY.Location (ex. 01.14.10.Septage Vault). Once downloaded the meter must be cleared of information. The file will be printed out and attached to the completed permit.



SAFETY PROGRAM NO. 3 EQUIPMENT LOCKOUT/TAGOUT PROCEDURE (Revised 1/20/10)

I. PURPOSE The purpose of an equipment lockout/tagout procedure is to block and release a

dangerous source of electrical, hydraulic or mechanical energy from an employee working on specific equipment. An unauthorized or accidental startup of equipment may result in personal injury or death to an employee or damage to the equipment.

OSHA LOCKOUT RULING 1910.261 (b) (4): Lockout devices such as padlocks shall

be provided for locking out the source of power at the main disconnect switch. Before any maintenance, inspection, cleaning, adjusting, or servicing of equipment (electrical, mechanical, or other) that requires entrance into or close contact with the machinery or equipment or both, controlling its source of power or flow of material, shall be locked out or blocked off with padlock, blank flange, or similar device.

II. RESPONSIBILITY The responsibility for seeing that this procedure is followed is binding upon all

employees. All employees shall be instructed in the safety significance of the lockout procedure by the Project Manager or his designated representative. Each new employee shall be instructed in the purpose and use of the lockout procedure.

III. AUTHORIZATION FOR PERFORMING LOCKOUT/TAGOUT PROCEDURE Employee authorization for lockout/tagout procedures at this project does not include

permission to open and/or work in electrical panels containing electrical circuits with a voltage above 120VAC. See Equipment Operating Procedure No. 8, Electrical Operation and Maintenance, for requirements regarding these panels.

Only authorized personnel may perform lockout/tagout procedures. In order to obtain

authorization to perform lockout/tagout procedures and work on equipment that requires lockout/tagout, an employee must complete the following:

A. Read and understand Safety Procedure No. 3, Equipment Lockout and Tagout.

Sign the procedure in the space provided. B. Demonstrate to the Project Manager or his appointed representative that you

understand the purpose and steps of this procedure. C. Obtain a set of lockout locks and tags and secure them in a place where they are

accessible when needed.

IV. PREPARATION FOR LOCKOUT Employees authorized to perform a lockout shall be familiar with all features of the

equipment being locked out and shall be certain as to which switch, valve or other energy



isolating devices apply to the equipment being locked out. More than one energy source (electrical, mechanical or other) may be involved. Any questionable identification of sources shall be cleared by the employee with their supervisor.

V. LOCKOUT PROCEDURE A. Notify all affected employees that a lockout is going to be performed and the

reason. B. If equipment is operating, shut it down following the normal shut down

procedure. C. Operate the switch (s), valve (s) or other energy isolating devices so that all the

energy source (s) (electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, etc.) are disconnected or isolated from the equipment. Stored energy, such as that in capacitors, springs, elevated machine members, rotating flywheels, hydraulic systems and air, gas, steam or water pressure, etc. must also be dissipated or restrained by methods such as grounding, repositioning, blocking, or bleeding down, etc.

D. Lockout each energy isolating device with assigned individual lock. Attach warning tagout to the lock. Lockout devices will be affixed in a manner that will hold the energy isolating devices in a "safe" or "off" position.

E. For mechanical equipment that does not have its main electrical power source disconnect located at the equipment, the following additional steps must be taken to complete lockout:

1. Lockout and tag the electrical disconnect. 2. Using a second tag (or the bottom section of special 2 part tags), write the

disconnects equipment identification number on the tag. 3. Take the second tag to the equipment device and verify that the number on

this second tag matches the number on the device. 4. Write the identification number from the equipment device on this second

tag below the panel identification number. 5. Sign and date this second tag. Attach this tag to the equipment device. F. Verify that isolation and deenergization has been accomplished. Check the

locked out equipment to ensure no personnel are exposed. Operate the operating controls to make certain the equipment will not operate. CAUTION: Return operating controls to the OFF or NEUTRAL position after this test.

G. The equipment is now locked out. Note: Line Of Sight Lock Out

For light maintenance duties or preventive maintenance only, eg... Oil samples, greasing, line of sight lock out is acceptable. Down time approximately 1-15 mins. All affected employees including, W-1 and overseeing operator in designated area (eg. aerator = W-1, E-1, Maint. Sup.)must be notified. Equipment must be locked out locally at pump or motor to be serviced, so equipment does not run. If equipment can not be secured locally, full lock out must be followed. At no time can the equipment be left unattended by the responsible party or be out of their line of sight! Equipment restoration shall be as described in section IX.



VI. OPERATIONAL TAGOUT PROCEDURE Operations staff may, on occasion, see the need to temporarily tag equipment, system, or

components that are operable but may need attention or review from the maintenance group. For these circumstances the operator may affix a tagout device to designate the condition or concern of the device, system, or component in the manner listed below. The Operational Tagout Procedure is designed for informational purposes only and cannot be used for any other purpose.

1) The device, system, or component must be clearly tagged with a supplied tagout device and securely affixed using a zip tie.

2) All information must be completed on the tag including the operator’s name and reason for the tag.

3) No valve, breaker, or any other energy interrupting device can be closed or disengaged when using the Operational Tagout Procedure.

4) Should any energy interruption device be altered then the full Lockout Tagout Procedure must be implemented.

5) The Operator must remove the tag under the direction of the Operations Supervisor.

VII. LOCKOUT AND TAGOUT DEVICES A multiple hole lockout with warning tag will be the standard lockout device. This

lockout allows from one to six people to install their individual lock. Each person involved in the repair, maintenance, or servicing the piece of equipment will install his/her lock after the person authorized to perform the Lockout has attached his/her lock.

Another type of Lockout device utilized within the plant is the fixed station community

lock box and a portable community lock box. These boxes are located in Room 108 beneath the vehicle key box. Each box contains a set of locks for locking out equipment. A person dedicated as the “in charge” employee will lockout equipment using one of these locks, and return the key to the box, and install his personal lock on the community box. Each employee involved in the maintenance, repair, or service of the equipment will install their personal locks on the community box, ensuring the lockout key is in the box. When the repairs have been completed each individual will verify the status of the equipment prior to removing their lock from the community box. The last person to remove their lock will be the “in charge” employee. He will remove his lock, access the lockout key, and remove the lock from the equipment, then proceed with restoring service to the equipment.

Each employee will be issued locks exclusively for his/her use. No person, with the

exception of the Project Manager or his appointed representative, will have a key to another employee's lock. In the event a lock must be removed, only the employee who installed the lock or the Project Manager or his appointed representative have authority to do so.



All locks issued to an employee for purposes of lockouts will be identically numbered

and keyed. A common storage for locks has been provided in the Lockout/Tagout cabinet located in the East Electrical Bldg electrical control room (cabinet is on the south wall). Locks are to be kept in this cabinet or in a personal storage location where they are available when needed for safely locking equipment out.

If an energy isolating device is not capable of being locked out, the tagout program will

provide a level of safety equivalent to that obtained by using a lockout program. The laminated warning tag, (also the standard warning tag used with lockouts) and nylon

"self-locking" cable tie will be the standard isolating device used when lockout devices cannot be utilized. The warning tag will be completely filled out in indelible ink (which may be removed from reusable ‘placticised’ tags with solvent when the devise is un-locked-out). The nylon cable tie or "zip tie" shall have minimum tensile strength of 50 psi. A copy of the warning tag is attached.

VIII. EQUIPMENT LOCKOUT LOG When an employee locks or tags out a piece of equipment that remains locked out after

his/her shift it will be recorded in the "Equipment Lockout Log" in room 108 of the Administration Bldg. The equipment lockout/tagout log will be filled out completely.

IX. RESTORING EQUIPMENT TO SERVICE Before lockout/tagout devices are removed and energy is restored to the machine or

equipment, authorized employee (s) will follow the following procedure: A. Inspect the equipment area to insure tools have been picked up and nonessential

items have been removed. The equipment should be inspected to ensure it is operationally intact.

B. The work area shall be inspected to ensure that all employees are in a safe position or are no longer present.

C. Notify affected employees that lockout/tagout are going to be removed and the equipment energized, started up and tested.

D. Lockout or Tagout Removal: Each lockout or tagout device shall be removed from each energy isolating device

by the employee (s) who applied the device (s). The same procedure will take event in the event that the community lock box is

being used. The key in the lock box will be treated as an energy isolating device. Exception to above paragraphs: When the authorized employee who applied the

lockout or tagout device is not available to remove it, that device may be removed under the direction of the Project Manager or his appointed representative only. This is provided that the Project Manager or his appointed representative has been



trained in the energy control program and signed the attached sheet which specifies procedures for this exception. The Project Manager is indicated in General Safety Policy #1. The appointed representatives are the Assistant Project Manager, Maintenance Supervisor, Operations Supervisor, Lab Director and the Project Safety Team Leader. These people have keys to the lockout/tagout keybox, located in the Administration Bldg copier room.

E. Log entry of lock removal and equipment inspection.

X. TESTING OR POSITIONING OF MACHINES, EQUIPMENT OR COMPONENTS THEREOF

When lockout or tagout devices must be temporarily removed from the energy isolating device and the machine or equipment must be energized to test or position the equipment, the following sequence of actions will be followed.

A. Perform the four steps previously described in Restoring Equipment to Service. B. Energize and proceed with testing or positioning. C. Deenergize all systems and reapply energy control measures in accordance with

the five steps previously described in Lockout Procedure.

XI. OUTSIDE PERSONNEL (CONTRACTORS, ETC.) A. Whenever outside servicing personnel are to be engaged in activities covered by

the scope and application of this standard, OMI and the outside employer will inform each other of their respective lockout or tagout procedures.

B. OMI supervisors will ensure that their personnel understand and comply with restrictions and prohibitions of the outside employer's energy control procedures provided they are equal to or more stringent than the procedure specified in this Safety Program.

XII. PROCEDURES FOR LOCKOUT/TAGOUT REMOVAL BY PROJECT MANAGER OR HIS APPOINTED REPRESENTATIVE

Exception to paragraph three under Release From Lockout or Tagout. A. Verification by the project manager or his appointed representative that the

authorized employee who applied the device is not at the facility. B. Making all reasonable efforts to contact the authorized employee to inform

him/her that his/her lockout or tagout device has been removed. C. Ensuring that the authorized employee has this knowledge before he/she resumes

work at the facility. Lock out tools:

1. Lock out log 2. Multiple hole lock out device 3. Lock out locks 4. Warning tags and zip ties



SAFETY PROGRAM NO 4 LABORATORY CHEMICAL HYGIENE PLAN (Revised 1/18/2013) I. GENERAL POLICY STATEMENT CH2M HILL, through it's management, is committed to the safety and health of all employees and recognizes the need to comply with regulations governing safety and to have a Facilities Chemical Hygiene Plan. II. PURPOSE The Occupational Health and Safety Act requires employers to have a Laboratory Chemical Hygiene Plan. The purpose of the plan is to establish a procedure to ensure that the hazards of all chemicals used at the South County Regional Wastewater Facilities, including but not limited to the Laboratory, are evaluated and transmitted to all effected employees. The plan establishes personnel responsible for implementing various elements of the plan. PERSONNEL IDENTIFICATION

A. Lab Director: Jesus Luna B. Project Safety Team Leader: Jesus Luna C. Chemical Hygiene Officer: Greg Williams D. Project Manager: Thom Vinson E. Operations Supervisor: Ambrose Rodriguez F. Maintenance Supervisor: Dave Pollard G. Admin: Gina Bonnell

IV. RECEIPT OF CHEMICALS AT THE FACILITIES

A. All chemicals delivered to the facilities shall be received and visually inspected for damaged product. Containers that have been cracked, broken, leaking or pose any type of danger shall be reported to the project Safety Team Leader or Laboratory Director immediately. All chemicals received at the facilities shall be logged on a form SAFE 122, Chemical Receiving Log by a designated chemical receiver (Jesus Luna, John Hernandez, Gina Bonnell). See Safety Program Attachment 4-1 located in Site Specific Injury and Illness Prevention Program binder.

Chemicals can also be logged on a SAFE 122A slip by plant personnel, and turned into a designated chemical receiver (Jesus Luna, John Hernandez, Gina Bonnell) and they in turn will log in chemicals appropriately for release. Chemicals shall not be used until clearance by a designated chemical receiver.

B. When a chemical is received without an MSDS, the project Chemical Hygiene Officer, Laboratory Director or Administrative Person will take the following action: 1. If a current MSDS is not available, call and /or send a letter to the supplier requesting

a current MSDS for the chemical. 2. If this is a new chemical, add the item to the projects Hazardous Chemical

Inventory sheet, kept in the MSDS binders in General Office 108. See Section IV for specific requirements.

3. Place a hold on using the chemical until the MSDS has been received, reviewed and affected employees trained, if necessary, on any hazards this chemical poses to the work place.

V. HAZARDOUS CHEMICAL INVENTORY A list of all chemicals used in the Gilroy/Morgan Hill Facilities has been compiled. MSDS sheets are categorized as to whether they are used inside or outside of the Laboratory. Each chemical is referenced to a MSDS number which is the means used to file the MSDS sheets.



The person responsible for maintaining and updating the Plant Chemical Inventory and Lab Chemical Inventory lists is the Chemical Hygiene Officer. These lists shall be checked annually against actual chemicals present in the plant/laboratory. VI. LABELING CHEMICAL CONTAINERS

A. Before any chemicals are used at the facilities, chemical container will be labeled using the following system: 1. All containers will have a HAZARDOUS CODE LABEL. 2. Chemical Reagents received directly from the supplier will have a CHEMICAL

DATE LABEL. 3. Containers containing chemicals mixed or prepared in the laboratory will have a

REAGENT LABEL. B. Hazardous Code Label

The HAZARDOUS CODE LABEL (described in Safety Program 1), uses the NFPA Hazard Classification System. A description of this system follows: Color Code

Color Hazard Blue Health Red Flammable Yellow Reactivity White Special Notice

Hazard Indices HEALTH HAZARDS FIRE HAZARDS - Flash Points 4 Deadly 4 below 73 degrees F 3 Extreme Danger 3 below 100 degrees F 2 Hazardous 2 above 100 degrees F and less

than 200 degrees F 1 Slightly Hazardous 1 above 200 degrees F 0 Normal Material 0 will not burn SPECIAL NOTICES REACTIVITY Oxidizer OX 4 may detonate Acid ACID 3 shock & heat may detonate Alkali ALK 2 violent chemical change Corrosive COR 1 unstable if heated Use NO WATER W 0 stable Radioactive

C. CHEMICAL DATE LABEL The CHEMICAL DATE LABEL is shown in Safety Program Attachment 4-2. Information to be recorded on this label includes: 1. Date chemical was received at the project. 2. Date chemical container was opened. 3. Date chemical expires and should no longer be used.

D. REAGENT LABEL The REAGENT LABEL is shown in Attachment 4-3.



Information to be recorded on this label includes: 1. Date chemical was prepared at the project.

2. Date chemical expires and should no longer be used. 3. A reference number to the Chemical Reagent LogBook. The

Chemical Reagent Logbook documents the preparation of all reagents mixed at the project. Information recorded in the Chemical Reagent Logbook includes: reference numbers, name of reagent, date prepared, name of person preparing the reagent, and expiration date.

(In addition to the reagent label, a separate label identifying the name of the reagent will be affixed to the container.)

E. Responsibility for labeling containers: 1. The person responsible for labeling chemical containers upon receiving the chemical

at the project are: Project Laboratory Director

Chemical Hygiene Officer 2. The persons responsible for labeling project containers containing chemicals mixed

at the site or secondary containers of bulk chemicals is the Lab Director. 3. The persons responsible to review and update labels are: Project Laboratory Director Chemical Hygiene Officer

VII. MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETS (MSDS) A. Responsibility

The person responsible for obtaining and maintaining the MSDS file for all plant and laboratory chemicals is the Chemical Hygiene Officer.

B. Procedures 1. All chemicals will be assigned an MSDS number and referenced on the

chemical inventory. This number will be placed in the upper right hand corner of the respective MSDS.

2. All MSDSs will be scanned and made available online on the SCRWAnet intranet.

3. Upon receipt of chemicals, the MSDS shall be reviewed prior to releasing the chemical for general project use. If the MSDS contains new health information, the Chemical Hygiene Officer will follow the procedure below: a. Inform the project Lab Director of the new information. b. Place new labels on all chemical and reagent containers, containing

this chemical. c. Replace old MSDS digital file with new scan. Move old MSDS

scan to the archive file located on SCRWAnet. d. Retrain employees on the new MSDS information for the

chemical. VIII. TRAINING

A. The persons responsible for training project employees on the Facilities Chemical Hygiene Plan are the Project Lab Director and the Chemical Hygiene Officer.

B. New Employee Training 1. All new employees will receive a general safety orientation for the entire

project by the Chemical Hygiene Officer. This orientation will include a review of the Hazard Communication Program.

2. All new employees will receive a lab safety orientation by the



Lab Director and will include the following: a. Locations of MSDS Files; emergency exits, emergency shower and

eyewash stations, spill kits, and fire extinguishers. b. Required personal protective equipment. c. General Safe Operating Practices.

d. Review of Lab Emergency Action Plan.

3. Training sessions will be documented and certified by participants. C. Routine Training

1. MSDS training on chemicals used in the laboratory and by plant operations will be conducted weekly.

2. A general discussion and question and answer period will follow the formal presentation on each chemical.

3. All employees attending the training session shall sign the training log for the respective chemicals. The Chemical Hygiene Officer will file the training log into the Master MSDS Training File.

4. A copy of the training log will be attached to the specific MSDS. 5. Training records will be kept for 30 years. IX. STANDARD LABORATORY WORK PRACTICES The following is a list of standard laboratory work practices, which shall be followed by all

employees: A. No smoking is allowed in the lab at any time. B. No eating or drinking is allowed in the lab at any time.

C. Lab coats must be worn by employees while performing analytical work where hazardous, corrosive or poisonous chemicals are used.

D. Safety glasses (with approved side shields) and appropriate gloves must be worn when handling chemicals, mixing reagents and when handling liquids of any origin.

E. The lab hood shall be checked for proper manometer reading and alarm function prior to use.

F. All digestions, distillations, reactions which create fumes, and exothermic reactions shall be conducted under the hood.

G. All safety equipment including emergency showers and eyewash stations, fire extinguishers, spill kits, hood shall be checked a minimum of monthly for function.

H. Mouth suction is never to be used to fill pipettes, to start siphons, or for any other purpose.

X. INCIDENT AND/OR INJURY In the event of an incident or injury, apply appropriate first aid.

Depending upon the extent of the injury, call 911 for emergency ambulance service or transport the employee to receive medical attention. Emergency medical attention can be received at Saint Louise Hospital, see Safety Program Attachment 4-4 for information. Once the employee’s condition is stabilized, the employee and supervisor or the supervisor needs to complete the information in the Incident/Injury Report Package located on the SCRWAnet - Safety tab. *EMPLOYEES MUST REPORT EXPOSURE OR CONTACT TO ANY CHEMICAL.



SAFETY PROGRAM NO. 5 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT PLAN (Revised 1/3/08)

I. GENERAL POLICY STATEMENT CH2M HILL - OMI, through it's management, is committed to the safety and health of all employees and recognizes the need to comply with regulations governing safety and to have a Personal Protective Equipment Plan.

II. PURPOSE The Occupational Health and Safety Act requires employers to have a Personal Protective Equipment Plan. The plan identifies personal protective equipment to be issued to employees and the responsibilities of CH2M HILL - OMI and employees for maintaining this equipment.

III. ASSIGNED PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT All employees will be issued the following personal protective equipment:

1. Safety shoes allowance - leather, steel toe 2. Safety shoes - rain boots, steel toe 3. Rain coat & pants 4. Safety glasses 5. Ear muffs 6. Work gloves 7. Eye goggles 8. Uniforms 9. Hard hats 10. Lab coats (lab personnel) 11. Mini Flashlight (optional)

IV. ADDITIONAL PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT The following personal protective equipment is available on an as needed basis: 1. Disposable ear plugs 2. Disposable non-permeable gloves 3. Radio/telephones - digital radiotelephones are assigned to all

employees. Employees shall wear their radio at all times, or keep it in nearby whenever they are not in the administration building (see Equipment Operating Procedure 19). All radios will be stored in the charging rack at the end of the workday.

V. RESPONSIBILITIES OF OMI AND EMPLOYEES CH2M HILL - OMI will provide all employees with the personal protective equipment listed in SECTIONS III and IV., except as specifically identified below. CH2M HILL - OMI will also replace all assigned personal protective equipment which is no longer usable due to



normal wear. CH2M HILL - OMI will not replace assigned personal protective equipment which has been lost, subjected to abuse or inadequately maintained. Employees are responsible for the proper cleaning, maintenance and storage of all assigned personal protective equipment issued except as specifically qualified below. The employee will personally replace all assigned personal protective equipment lost or subjected to abnormal wear or abuse. Specific conditions on various items of personal equipment are: A. Safety shoes - leather, steel toe. CH2M HILL - OMI will provide a certain fixed amount

per year toward the purchase of a pair of safety shoes for each employee (see project manager for current amount). It is each employee's responsibility to keep their safety shoes clean and conditioned to maximize their useful life. CH2M HILL - OMI will provide material to keep boots conditioned.

B. Safety shoes - rain boots, steel toe. CH2M HILL - OMI will provide each employee a pair of safety rain boots. Following use, these boots shall be washed, dried and stored in their designated area.

C. Rain coat and pants. CH2M HILL - OMI will provide each employee a rain coat and rain pants. Following use, the rain coat and pants shall be washed, dried and stored in their designated area.

D. Safety glasses. CH2M HILL - OMI will provide each employee a pair of safety glasses. For employees requiring corrective lenses, CH2M HILL - OMI will provide the frame and lenses. CH2M HILL - OMI will not provide cost of eye examinations or the cost associated with determining the proper lens correction. Arrangements shall be made with the project manager regarding the purchase of corrective safety glasses prior to their purchase. All safety glasses shall be cleaned and dried after use and stored in the employee's assigned locker.

E. Ear muffs – CH2M HILL - OMI will provide a pair of ear muffs for hearing protection. Ear muffs shall be cleaned and dried after use and stored in the employee's assigned locker.

F. Work gloves – CH2M HILL - OMI will provide work gloves for each employee. Work gloves shall be cleaned daily and stored in the employee's assigned locker. Worn or unusable gloves shall be turned in to the project manager or his designated representative for replacement.

G. Eye goggles – CH2M HILL - OMI will provide a pair of eye goggles for eye protection. Eye goggles shall be cleaned and dried after use and stored in the employees assigned locker.

H. Uniforms and lab coats – CH2M HILL - OMI will provide employees uniforms and lab coats, which are to be worn at all times during work hours. Employees have the choice of having work pants and shirts and/or coveralls. Employees are urged to have some work pants and shirts to wear during warm weather. CH2M HILL - OMI will provide laundry service for all uniforms and lab coats. Employees are responsible for the inventory count on uniforms issued. Any discrepancies shall be reported on the date of laundry delivery.

VI. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT All employees will sign an acknowledgement form when receiving new or replacement assigned personal protective equipment.



VII. INSPECTIONS The project manager or his designated representative shall inspect the personal protective equipment of each employee quarterly and the condition of each item noted.

VIII. ENFORCEMENT Violation of any aspect of this operating procedure is an infraction of OMI company rules. The degree of disciplinary action will be determined by the specific details regarding a particular infraction. NOTE: Most accidents can be prevented, and today there’s safety equipment available for almost every type of job. PPE will prevent or lessen the severity of injury in an accident. The only effective PPE is that which is used and remember that most accidents can be prevented Keep these safety precautions in mind

Inspect/maintain and repair all PPE so that it offers maximum protection Match safety equipment to hazards faced Make sure PPE fits properly, whether it’s a respirator, ear plugs or protective

clothing devices must fit properly to work properly If the job calls for PPE use it. Your employer can provide equipment and training

but it’s up to you to use it



SAFETY PROGRAM NO. 6 PERSONAL HYGIENE PLAN (Revised 1/3/08)

I. GENERAL When working at the Gilroy/Morgan Hill Wastewater Treatment Plant, one can potentially be exposed to bacteria, pathogenic organisms and a variety of chemicals in the laboratory. CH2M HILL - OMI provides a variety of services to encourage and promote good personal hygiene.

II. PERSONAL HYGIENE PLAN While working at the project, the following rules shall be followed: 1. All employees are provided with work clothes. Lab coats are provided for

people working in the lab. a. Work clothes and safety shoes shall be worn while at work. All

employees shall change into street clothes and street shoes, before leaving work.

b. Work clothes shall be changed when they become contaminated or dirty.

2. Hands and fingers must be kept away from the nose, mouth, ears and eyes. 3. Work gloves are provided for the protection against cuts, abrasions, and/or

infections. 4. Non permeable gloves are to be worn when the potential for contacting

domestic and food processor wastewaters is great. Non permeable gloves shall be worn in the following areas and/or activities:

a. Laboratory b. Sampling c. Cleaning pumps and equipment d. Working in boat. e. Changing gates on food processor piping. Leather gloves are permeable and should not be used when coming in

contact with wastewater. 5. Chemical gloves are provided and to be worn when working with chemicals

requiring specific gloves, where non permeable gloves are suitable. 6. Special care shall be taken to keep broken skin covered and away from

anything which may cause it to become infected. 7. After working, employees are to wash their hands and face thoroughly with

soap and water before eating, smoking, or any other time the occasion demands. When this is not possible, a waterless cleanser shall be used.

8. All employees are encouraged to take a shower before leaving work. Especially those employees involved in the following work activities. Towels are provided.

a. Operating tractor b. Operating boom mower c. Working out of the rowboat.



d. Any work in the influent pump station wet well. e. Accidental contact with wastewater. 9. Hair, a beard, and/or a mustache shall be maintained in such a manner that it

will not create a hazard to the employee. 10. All washing and toilet facilities are to be left as clean as they are found.

11. Kitchen bench, microwave, and coffee pot are to be kept clean. 12. Smoking is allowed only in designated areas

a. Northeast administration building exit b. Locker room exit c. 3 administration entrances d. Outside shop main door (near shower) Note: Ash trays shall be furnished in these areas no smoking in vehicles

13. Eating and Drinking is to be within designated areas a. Administration building (not in lab) b. Main parking lot c. Patio Note: Wash hands before eating or drinking



SAFETY PROGRAM NO. 7 RESPIRATORY PROTECTION PROGRAM (Revised 9/15/09)

I. GENERAL POLICY STATEMENT CH2M HILL - OMI, through it's management, is committed to the safety and health of all employees and recognizes the need to have a respiratory protection program.

II. PURPOSE The purpose of this program is to protect the respiratory system of all employees. Hazards to the lungs are not always easy to detect. Some of the more common hazards include: lack of oxygen, harmful dust; smoke; mists; fumes; gases; vapors or sprays; and substances which may cause cancer, lung impairment, diseases, or death. Respirators prevent the entry of harmful substances into the lungs during breathing. Some types of respirators also provide a separate supply of breathable air so work can be performed where there is inadequate oxygen, or where greater protection is needed. The prevention of atmospheric contamination of the work site should be accomplished, if possible, by engineering control measures. Engineering control measures include enclosing or confining the contaminant, or substituting chemicals with less toxic materials. When effective engineering controls are not feasible, appropriate and approved respirators must be used. One should be aware that respirators have their limitations and are not a substitute for effective engineering controls. Where respirators are necessary to protect an employees health, specific procedures are required to assure the effectiveness of the equipment and to overcome any limitations of the specific equipment to be used.

III. RESPONSIBILITIES A. Management -

CH2M HILL - OMI has designated the project manager, to administer and be responsible for the Respiratory Protection Program at the Gilroy/Morgan Hill Project. Management is responsible for identifying areas of the project requiring the use of respiratory equipment; provide proper respiratory equipment for each specific application; and provide employees with training and instructions of the proper use of all equipment provided.

B. Supervisors - Supervisors and group leaders of each area are responsible for insuring all personnel under their control are knowledgeable of the respiratory protection requirements for their work area. They are responsible for insuring all their subordinates comply with all aspects of this respiratory protection program.

C. Each employee is responsible for knowing the respiratory protection requirements of their work areas. Employees are responsible for wearing appropriate respiratory equipment in accordance with established written operating procedures. Employees are responsible for cleaning and maintaining equipment and reporting any defective respiratory equipment.



D. Though all associates will be trained, designated and volunteer associates are required to follow all regulations of this program. Dan Ames Anthony Hernandez Brandon Burton Edward Lopez Juan Zepeda Duane Reische Any volunteers

IV. HAZARD CONTROL It is the practice at the CH2M HILL - OMI - Gilroy/Morgan Hill project to minimize the use of respirators at the work place. Engineering controls will be implemented, to the extent feasible, to prevent employee exposure to harmful levels of airborne contaminants, oxygen deficient atmospheres and toxic or hazardous atmospheres. The types of controls to be considered include ventilation, use of non-toxic or less toxic substances, and isolation or encapsulation. If controls are not feasible or adequate, then respiratory protection will be required. Before a respirator is worn, an operating procedure outlining the need, respirator requirements and operating procedure will be prepared. All employees will be trained on the procedure and the use of the required respirator.

V. MEDICAL MONITORING Employees will be given a respiratory test to assure their capability to safely wear a respirator. Respiratory testing will be done annually to monitor this program and to assure that employees are still able to safely wear a respirator.

VI. RESPIRATOR SELECTION A. Types of Respirators -

The type of respirators available for use: 1. Air Purifying Respirator (APR)- A respiratory protection device that reduces

or removes contaminants from ambient air. The devices are not approved for oxygen deficient atmospheres.

B. Respirators Approved for Use - Only respirators approved by the National Institute for Occupation Safety and Health (NIOSH) or the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) shall be used. An approved respiratory apparatus has a code beginning with the letters TC printed on the equipment. Cartridges for APR type respirators shall be labeled to indicate the hazard they are approved to protect against.

C. Air Purifying Respirators - Air-purifying respirators with filters are designed to remove particulates (dust, mists, and fumes) from the air; those with canisters or chemical cartridges are designed to protect the wearer from gases and vapors. Do not use air-purifying respirators:



* When the contaminant has poor warning properties; that is, when the contaminant cannot be recognized by taste, smell or irritation at or below the permissible exposure limit

* In oxygen deficient atmospheres * In atmospheres immediately dangerous to life or health (Atmospheres in

which a short exposure would cause death, injury, or delayed reaction) Air-purifying respirators are inexpensive, small, and allow freedom of movement. However, every time the wearer inhales, a negative pressure is created in the mask relative to the outside of atmosphere which will draw contaminants into the face piece through leaks in the seal. If the wearer of a gas/vapor air-purifying respirator begins to taste, smell, or be irritated the contaminant, it is an indication that a "breakthrough" has occurred and that the canister or cartridge needs to be replaced. Replace the filter in a particulate air-purifying respirator when it becomes harder to breathe because the filter is clogged with contaminant. Air-purifying canisters are labeled and color coded for each type of atmospheric contaminant. All canisters must have a label warning "To be used only in atmospheres containing sufficient oxygen to support life".

D. Selection of Respirator Respirator selection will be made while preparing the standard operating procedure describing how a task requiring a respirator will be performed. Site specific factors will be considered in preparing the operating procedure to minimize the amount of time an employee will need to wear a respirator in order to protect his/her health and welfare.

VII. EMPLOYEE TRAINING Employees shall be trained annually on this respiratory protection program. Elements of this training program will include: A. Fitting the respirator B. Demonstrate how the respirator shall be worn. C. Adjusting the respirator for proper fit. D. How to determine if respirator fits properly. E. An opportunity to handle and use the respirator under non-hazardous conditions.

VIII. RESPIRATOR FIT TEST Fit tests are essential to ensuring that a respirator mask forms a good seal against the wearer's face and prevents contaminants from leaking into the mask. Respirator face pieces are made in various sizes to fit a wide variety of face shapes and sizes. However, some workers simply will not be able to get a good fit with any available respirator and they will not be assigned to duties requiring respirator protection. Facial hair can interfere with the proper sealing of the respirator face piece. It is a violation of OMI safety rules to have facial hair come between the sealing periphery of the face piece and the face. Also, facial hair cannot be of a length which would interfere with the function of respirator valves. Qualitative fit tests can be performed quickly and easily. However, they depend on the wearer's judgement and give only a rough idea of how well the mask fits. Both the positive



and negative pressure fit tests can be used with SCBA and air-purifying masks, and should be performed before entering a hazardous atmosphere. Negative Pressure Fit Test: the wearer closes off the respirator inlet and inhales. A vacuum and partial inward collapse of the mask should result. If a vacuum cannot be maintained for at least 10 seconds, readjust the face piece and try again. Positive Pressure Fit Test: the wearer closes off the exhalation valve and breathes out gently. Air should escape through any gaps in the seal. Isoamyl Acetate and Irritant Smoke Tests: Tests are performed by introducing the substance around the seal of the mask. If the wearer detects a smell or irritation, he should readjust the face piece. It may be necessary to try several different makes of respirators in order to find one that provides a good fit. Fit testing will be conducted a minimum of 2 weeks prior to entry and will be documented in the Record of Respiratory Fit Test (form SAF 126). See Safety Program Attachment 7-1.

IX. INSPECTION, CLEANING, STORAGE, AND MAINTENANCE A. Inspection -

The respirator user is in the best position to ascertain that the respirator on which he depends is in working condition. Each respirator user shall inspect the respirator prior to each use and perform positive pressure and negative pressure fit tests prior to each entry into potentially contaminated atmospheres. Any malfunction detected during the inspection or positive/negative pressure fit test shall be repaired immediately to the user's and supervisor's satisfaction, or it is to be taken out of service. The respirator is to be inspected at least monthly.

B. Cleaning and Disinfection - Each respirator user shall clean and sanitize his respirator after it is used. See article 4 – 13:13.

C. Storage 1. Facepieces

After the respirators have been inspected, cleaned, and repaired, place the facepiece into clean plastic bag (without the cartridges). Then store them to protect against dust, excessive moisture, damaging chemicals, extreme temperatures, and direct sunlight. Also store the facepiece so there is no pressure on it to prevent distortion of the facepiece. The filter cartridges, if still good or applicable, will be stored in a separate plastic bag to avoid contamination of the clean facepiece.

X. RECORDKEEPING A. Medical Records

Any annual certification of employees for respirator use is maintained by the Corporate Human Resources Group.

B. Training Records Records of training and respirator fit testing are maintained by the PSTL.

C. Respirator Maintenance Records The PSTL is responsible for keeping maintenance records for the respirators. Each employee assigned a respirator for his individual use is responsible for maintaining the respirator and reporting defects to the supervisor.



XI. PROGRAM QUALITY ASSURANCE The project safety team leader shall monitor performance of, and compliance with, the respiratory protection program. The supervisor shall identify and explain program noncompliance and corrective action (s) to the Project Manager. Article 4 – 13:13

XII. CLEANING AND DISINFECTING CH2M HILL - OMI provides each respirator user with a respirator that is clean, sanitary, and in good working order. Each CH2M HILL - OMI project must ensure that respirators are cleaned and disinfected using the procedures below: A. Remove filters, cartridges, or canisters. Disassemble facepieces by removing

speaking diaphragms, demand and pressure-demand valve assemblies, hoses, or any components recommended by the manufacturer. Discard or repair any defective parts.

B. Wash components in warm (43ºC [110ºF] maximum) water with a mild detergent or with a cleaner recommended by the manufacturer. A stiff bristle (not wire) brush may be used to facilitate the removal of dirt.

C. Rinse components thoroughly in clean, warm (43ºC [110ºF] maximum), preferably running water. Drain.

D. When the cleaner used does not contain a disinfecting agent, respirator components should be immersed for two minutes in one of the following: 1. Hypochlorite solution (50 ppm of chlorine) made by adding approximately

one milliliter of laundry bleach to one liter of water at 43ºC (110ºF); or, 2. Aqueous solution of iodine (50 ppm iodine) made by adding approximately

0.8 milliliters of tincture of iodine (6-8 grams ammonium and/or potassium iodide/100 cc of 45% alcohol) to one liter of water at 43ºC (110ºF); or,

3. Other commercially available cleansers of equivalent disinfectant quality when used as directed, if their use is recommended or approved by the respirator manufacturer.

E. Rinse components thoroughly in clean, warm (43ºC [110ºF] maximum), preferably running water. Drain. The importance of thorough rinsing cannot be

overemphasized. Detergents or disinfectants that dry on facepieces may result in dermatitis. In addition, some disinfectants may cause deterioration of rubber or corrosion of metal parts if not completely removed.

F. Components should be hand-dried with a clean lint-free cloth or air-dried. G. Reassemble facepiece, replacing filters, cartridges, and canisters where necessary. H. Test the respirator to ensure that all components work properly.

I. Respirators must be cleaned and disinfected at the following intervals:



Respirator type: Are cleaned and disinfected at the following interval:

Issued for the exclusive use of an associate

As often as necessary to be maintained in a sanitary condition

Issued to more than one associate

Before being worn by different individuals

Maintained for emergency use

After each use

Used in fit testing and training

After each use

In order to meet these intervals, CH2M HILL - OMI projects must create cleaning schedules to be used for each respirator. These schedules must be included in the site-specific respiratory program. Note: SCBA’s are no longer used or on site!



SAFETY PROGRAM NO. 8 HEARING CONSERVATION PROGRAM (Revised 9/15/09)

I. GENERAL POLICY STATEMENT CH2M HILL - OMI, through its management, is committed to the safety and health of all employees and recognizes the need to comply with regulations governing exposure of employees to noise and to have a hearing conservation program.

II. PURPOSE CAL OSHA requires employers to control the exposure of it's employees to noise. This safety program presents the elements of the Hearing Conservation Program at the CH2M HILL - OMI Gilroy/Morgan Hill Project.

III. MONITOR NOISE LEVELS A sound level survey of all noise sources at the project shall be made. Additional sound level surveys shall be performed if equipment emitting a sound level greater than 80 dba is modified or if new equipment is installed and operated at the project. Noise level surveys are performed at the project site periodically. Survey results are tabulated in Safety Program Attachment 8-1, Sound Level Survey Results.

IV. CONTROL OF NOISE EXPOSURE Engineering and administrative controls will be implemented, to the extent feasible to minimize employee exposure to noise. If controls are not feasible or adequate, hearing protection equipment will be required.

V. HEARING PROTECTORS Hearing protectors will be issued to all employees. Safety Program No. 6 - PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT PLAN establishes the program for issuing, maintaining, cleaning and replacing all personal protective equipment used at the project. Ear muffs and disposable ear plugs are available to all employees.

VI. EQUIPMENT REQUIRING HEARING PROTECTION EQUIPMENT Employees are to wear hearing protectors in all work areas that tested above 80db in one or more of the noise level surveys. All employees using or working around the following operating equipment shall wear hearing protectors at all times:



Gavilan College Generator Set

Christmas Hill Park Air Compressor

Christmas Hill Park Reclamation Pumps

Reclamation Surge Tank Compressor Blow-Off

Reclamation Surge tank Compressor

East Electrical Generator Set

West Electrical Generator Set

Filter Air Scour Blowers

IPS Generator Set

Weed Wacker

Hedge trimmer

Back Pack Blower

Branch Saw

Chain Saw

3501 Truck Mounted Compressor



2404 Truck Mounted Arc Welder

D6 Cat (Moving)

John Deere Portable Blue Pump

Impack Wrench on Truck

Raw Sewage Pump Motors

IPS Odor Scrubber Blower

Utility Water Pumps

Reclamation Pumps

Utility Water Booster Pumps

Solids Building Compressor System

Aerator

Solids Building Blower

Septage Blower

Grit Air Lift Pump Blowers

Headworks Blowers

Mixed Liquid Return Pump

Reareation Blowers Administration Building Air Compressor Administration Building Vacuum Pump

Hydropneumatic Tank Compressor

On occasion, the project rents the following items of equipment for a day or two at a time. Hearing Protectors shall be worn when using the following rental equipment: A. Air Compressor B. Compactor C. Michigan Loader D. Backhoe



VII. TRAINING All employees will receive annual training on the hearing conservation program. The training will include: Effects of noise on hearing ; purpose and effectiveness of hearing protectors; and the purpose and explanation of audiometric testing.

VIII. RECORD KEEPING OMI shall keep copies of records pertaining to: A. Sound level measurements B. Audiometric Tests C. Training



SAFETY PROGRAM NO. 9 FIRE SAFETY PROGRAM (Revised 10/12/2011) I. GENERAL POLICY STATEMENT

CH2M HILL - OMI., through it's management, is committed to the safety and health of all employees and recognizes the need to implement a plant wide fire safety program.

II. PURPOSE

Title 8 of the California Code of Regulations, section 3221, requires all employers to develop and maintain a Fire Prevention Plan to minimize the risk of fire hazard in the workplace. Section 3220 of CCR Title 8 requires that employers organize an Emergency Action Plan to protect employee safety in the event of fire or other emergency. The purpose of this safety program is to ensure compliance with these regulations and maintain plant fire safety practices.

III. OMI FIRE PREVENTION PLAN

A. Housekeeping:

1. Housekeeping is an effective method of fire prevention. 2. Paper, rags and other combustibles are not allowed to accumulate on

site. 3. Recyclables, including paper and cardboard, are to be stored safely

away from combustibles and flammable liquids. Deliver to recycler frequently to avoid accumulation.

B. Ashtrays are to be used to dispose of all smoking materials.

1. Ashtrays to be emptied into metal trash cans, NOT wastebaskets. 2. Smoking is not allowed in project buildings.

C. Vegetation around plant buildings, structures and vehicle parking areas are to

be regularly trimmed.

D. Temporary combustion heaters: 1. Fresh air or mechanical ventilation is required. 2. Not to be used on wood or other combustible material floors. Keep

away from canvas, tarps, etc. E. Fire equipment is NOT to be used for any other purpose.

F. Plant fire doors shall be properly identified. They are NOT to be obstructed.

They must be able to be opened from the inside when locked.

G. No flame or excessive heat is permitted near fire detection devices.



H. No defective or inadequate electrical wiring is permitted.

1. No oversized fuses or breakers are to be used. 2. Electrical power panels are to be kept closed except for repairs. 3. Never adjust motor overload protection equipment to a higher setting

than is called for by the motor manufacturer.

I. No flame or sparks are allowed where combustible gases may exist (confined spaces, manholes, battery rooms, vaults).

J. No flame or sparks are allowed in flammable or combustible material storage

areas.

1. Lab storage, maintenance storage, paint storage, fuel and lubricant storage, chlorine storage areas.

2. Storage areas are to be conspicuously marked as "NO SMOKING" areas.

K. Flammable liquids area to be stored in properly labeled approved safety cans.

1. Containers are to be kept closed except when being drawn from or

filled. 2. A fire extinguisher is to be kept within 50 feet of any area where more

than five gallons of flammable liquid or 5 pounds of flammable gas is stored. Extinguisher must be rated UL 10-B or bigger.

3. All flammable waste lubricants are to be kept in the plant flammable liquid storage building between the Shop Building and Overflow Pond #1 and the waste liquid storage shed. Paint containers are to be kept in the special paint storage containers (3) located in the Shop Building. Fuels are to be kept only in the fuel storage container located in the West Electrical building.

4. Hazardous materials awaiting disposal are to be kept in the storage building between the Shop Building and Overflow Pond #1.

L. Flammable liquids are never to be used as cleaners.

M. Bonding jumpers must be used when transferring flammable liquids between

metal containers.

N. All employees are to be familiarized with the use of fire extinguishers. 1. Extinguishers are to be replaced after use until they can be recharged. 2. Extinguishers are to be recharged as soon as possible after use.

O. Employees are to be instructed in methods of extinguishing various fires such

as clothing fires. P. Fire equipment is to be located in plain view.



1. Location signs must be used in large rooms or where obstruction of view of the fire equipment is unavoidable.

Q. Portable fire extinguishers:

1. To be inspected monthly: make part of PM system. 2. Each unit shall have a durable tag attached. 3. Each unit shall be conspicuously located or marked. 4. Do NOT allow dry powder used on electrical equipment to become

damp (damp chemical becomes conductive). 5. Never mix/match fire extinguisher contents from one type to another.

IV. BUILDING EVACUATION/ESCAPE PLANS

A. Building evacuation diagrams and procedures:

1. Building evacuation diagrams are located in each plant building and in the project Emergency Response Plan (located in Administration Bldg. room 108). Employees should be familiar with the building escape routes indicated on these diagrams

2. Evacuate the building in a calm manner to prevent accidents or injuries

during escape. When groups are in a work area together, leave in an orderly single file.

3. Persons working in the lab, when feasible, should attempt to close the

lab door as they exit in order to contain chemical reactions and fumes.

B. Headcount procedures:

1. On the attached map, locate the plant meeting and headcount location. It is the flagpole area in front of the administration bldg. All plant personnel are to report to this location as soon as possible after a building evacuation or general disaster/plant emergency.

2. In the event of a plant-wide emergency, persons working in the percolation pond area or other outlying plant areas are to go to the meeting/headcount area as soon as possible.

3. Under no circumstances are any personnel to leave the plant site

without notifying the person in charge. This is to avoid search and rescue efforts when that time can be better used for other emergency response duties.

V. FIRE ACTION PLAN

A. General fire response guidelines:

1. Call for fire assistance.



a. If there is any doubt about a fire's magnitude, do not assume that plant personnel can contain it. Call for trained fire fighting assistance to minimize fire destruction.

b. Call 911 (dial 9 first from extensions). Do not hang up until the dispatcher tells you to.

c. If phone lines have been cut by fire, call Gilroy Communications by radio/telephone or plant land-line phone system (phone no: 408-846-0350).

2. Notify all plant personnel on plant site. Follow meeting/headcount

procedures above.

3. If the fire is in or near structures or equipment, secure electrical power from outside the fire area if possible.

4. Meet emergency fire crews at the plant entrance to provide locations and information concerning the fire.

B. Specific area fire response guidelines:

1. Buildings:

a. Evacuate the building in a controlled manner by notifying all personnel of the fire and refraining from panic. Have all plant personnel meet at the designated meeting place.

2. Vehicle fires:

a. If in service, pull the vehicle as far off the road as possible without parking in a fire sensitive area such as dry grass or flammable storage area.

b. Turn off motor and secure all electrical accessories. c. Attempt to extinguish fire with vehicle extinguisher. d. If the fire is not readily extinguishable and/or starts to spread

throughout the vehicle, move well away from it in case of fuel ignition.

3. Electrical panels, vaults and motors:

a. If an electrical room is filled with smoke, do not enter it. The smoke is toxic.

4. Disconnection power to buildings:

a. Main Plant (1) Power can be disconnected from each of the main plant

buildings and structures at the main electrical switchgear centers. The following list shows location of the disconnects for each of the main plant areas:



SWGR-1 (located in area 92) West oxidation ditches and post-anoxic tanks (areas 30,43). RAS building and clarifiers (areas 55,51,52). Administration building (area 91). Effluent pump station (area 93). West electrical building (area 92).

SWGR-2 (located in area 17)

Septage station (area 19). Headworks structure (areas 10,15). Solids building (areas 80,83) East electrical building and plant drain station (areas 17,86). Pre-anaoxic tanks (areas 21,22). East oxidation ditches (areas 31,32).

SWGR-3 (located in area 92)

Waste washwater structure (area 61). Filter structure (area 60). Chemical handling area (area 72). Contact tank structure and filter pump station (areas 70,71).

b. Shop

(1) There are several separate circuits serving the administration building. All disconnects are located in the pump/electrical room in the pump bldg.

(2) West side of motor control center breakers to be disconnected: (a) Domestic hot water heater (b) Distribution panel DP2 feeder

(3) East side of motor control center breakers to be disconnected: (a) Return air fan RAF-1 (b) Exhaust fan EF-8 (c) Exhaust fan EF-9 (d) Exhaust fan EF-10 (e) Air compressor 1A (f) Air compressor 1B

(4) In panel DP1 (south wall, pump/electrical room), open breakers LB and LC.

c. Shriner Pump Station

Power to the Shriner Pump Station can be secured from a breaker on the west side of MCC-P1 in the Influent Pump



Station pump room. d. Influent Pump Station and Boosted Secondary Effluent Pump

Station

These pump station areas do not have any remote locations where electricity can be disconnected. If a serious fire threatens these areas, notify the City of Gilroy Fire Department. Do not enter these areas to secure electricity.

e. Booster Pump Station and Eagle Ridge Reservoir

The pump station main breaker is just inside the single door at the northwest corner of the building. No remote disconnect is provided. The power to the single panel at the Eagle Ridge Reservoir is secured at the panel. Remote breakers at meter breaker.

5. Oil or grease fire:

a. Never put water on this type of fire. Use an AB or ABC type extinguisher to put out this type of fire.

References:

1) Title 8, CA Code of Regulations, Section 3221: Fire Prevention Plan. 2) OMI Safety Manual 3) Booklet #34E, Business and Legal Reports, Inc.



SAFETY PROGRAM NO. 10 MOCK DISASTER DRILLS (Revised 1/3/08)

I. PURPOSE The CH2M HILL - OMI Gilroy / Morgan Hill project is dedicated to providing a safe work environment for all project employees. A safe work environment includes preparedness for disasters and unusual environmental conditions in the workplace. In conjunction with emergency response procedures provided in the project Emergency Response Plan, this operating procedure is intended to provide all project employees with regular review and practice of tasks and responsibilities in the event of an emergency. Mock disaster drills are scheduled to be conducted yearly. All project personnel are to participate in these drills and sign the annual safety program review signoff sheet.

II. AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL On the day that a mock disaster drill is to be conducted, arrangements should be made to allow as many project staff to participate, without interruption, as possible. If necessary, an individual should be assigned ahead of time to respond to phone, septic hauler and/or other interruptions. All other present staff should fully participate in the drill. The opportunity for new employees to gain insight into project emergency response procedures should be emphasized in planning of the drill.

III. MOCK DISASTER DRILL OVERVIEW Staging a disaster drill is a balance between having the drill be as authentic as possible without endangering anyone or causing undue alarm to others not in the drill. When a drill is to be conducted, all staff should be notified of its date and time. It is imperative that staff behave as though it is a real situation, but are nevertheless aware that they are indeed only in a drill. Planning of the drill is the responsibility of the person that has been assigned to the Mock Disaster Program Review as shown on the Tailgate Training schedule (posted at the lunchroom scheduling board). Planning should be far enough in advance to allow selection of the drill scenario, assignment of roles of observer and person-in-charge (person to behave as the top of the Chain Of Command list in the Emergency Response Plan), and date and time when all or most of the project staff will be available. No practice or drill is complete without a careful and honest review of its successes and failures. Because of the fact that it is unusual and stressful situations that are practiced, complete success by all participants is not practical to expect. The review process should emphasize things that went right, while finding improved ways to avoid what went wrong.

IV. DISASTER DRILL PROCEDURES Though a drill should not be choreographed, it should follow a set of guidelines to ensure that it objectively assesses the groups ability to respond to emergency. When organizing a drill, follow these general guidelines. A Set a date and time when the highest percentage of staff will be available to

participate.



B Select a scenario to simulate. A list of suggestions developed by the safety committee is listed at the end of this procedure.

C Choose a person to act as an observer. This person should be near the center of activity during the drill. They should be able to observe while also participating to a certain degree. This person is apprised of the date, time and scenario well in advance.

D Choose a person to act as head of the Chain of Command. This allows for practicing for times when project management personnel may not be on site.

E Start the drill on-time at the prearranged date and time. Simulate the conditions that would prevail as closely as possible. The drill should not take more than five to fifteen minutes to conduct in most cases.

F During the course of the drill, the acting person-in-charge should request appropriate tasks be assigned to the other drill participants, much as would happen in a real situation. Have all participants actively involved, if possible.

G When the drill is agreed to be completed between the person conducting it and the observer, declare it over and start the review process.

H Encourage all participants to voice what they thought were strong and weak points of the drill.

V. MOCK DISASTER DRILL SUGGESTIONS The following list was suggested by the project safety committee. Other scenarios should be added to the list as they are suggested by project staff. A Severe flood. B Chemical tank spill. C Downed aircraft on site. D Construction sewer line break. E Earthquake. F Plant structure fire. G Heart attack victim. H Vehicle accident. I Downed power lines.



SAFETY PROGRAM NO. 11 ELECTRICAL SAFETY PROGRAM (Revised 1/3/08)

I. Policy The purpose of this program is to inform interested persons, including associates, that Operations Management International Inc. (OMI) is complying with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Electrical Safety Standard, Title 29 Code of Federal Regulations 1910.333 (Title 29 CFR 1910.333). OMI has determined that this workplace needs written procedures for preventing electric shock or other injuries resulting from direct/indirect electrical contacts to associates working on or near energized or de-energized parts. This program applies to all work operations at OMI where associates may be exposed to live parts and/or those parts, which have been de-energized. BRENDA MILES has overall responsibility for coordinating safety and health programs at this project. BRENDA MILES is responsible for the Electrical Safety Program. BRENDA MILES will review and update the program, as necessary. Copies of the written program may be obtained from BRENDA MILES in the main project office. Under this program, associates are trained in the purpose and use of energy-control procedures and other required elements of the Control of Hazardous Energy standard. This instruction includes procedures for de-energizing of equipment, applying locks and tags, and verifying equipment de-energizing and re-energizing. CH2M HILL - OMI encourages all readers of this document to suggest improvements to its clarity and thoroughness. Please contact JOHN HERNANDEZ . We are committed to creating a safe workplace for all of our associates, and a successful electrical safety program is an important component of our overall safety plan. We strive for clear understanding, safe work practices, and involvement in the program from every level of the company.

II. Hazard Analysis Report To determine which areas of OMI’s projects require inclusion in this Electrical Safety Program, BRENDA MILES has conducted a hazard analysis of our workplace. This analysis is located in the project office. It includes information identifying which departments have equipment, wiring configurations, and associate functions that must be covered by the Electrical Safety Program. These departments and areas include Maintenance and operations. Electric equipment that must be de-energized before it can be serviced includes all electrical equipment on site. . Omi associates who are qualified to work on, near, or with energized electric circuits and equipment are Dan Ames, David Pollard and Richard Eglinton. Associates working on, near, or with energized electric circuits and equipment who have limited knowledge of electrical circuitry are Dan Ames, David Pollard and Richard Eglinton.

III. Training Program Every CH2MHILL - OMI associate who faces the risk of electric shock from working on or near energized or de-energized electrical sources is trained in electrical safety practices appropriate for the individual’s job assignment.



Our electrical safety training program seeks to ensure that all associates understand the hazards associated with electric energy and to enable them to take steps necessary for protecting themselves and their co-workers. Our electrical training program covers these basic elements: A Lock-out and tagging of conductors and parts of electrical equipment B Safe procedures for de-energizing circuits and equipment C Application of locks and tags D Verifying that equipment has been de-energized E Procedures for re-energizing the circuits or equipment F Other electric-safety information necessary for associate safety In our facility, all associates working on or near energized or de-energized electric sources must be qualified to work safely with electricity and have received the appropriate training and certification to do so. In addition to the basic training elements, our qualified associates are trained in the skills and techniques necessary to identify exposed live parts, determine nominal voltages and clearance distances, and gauge corresponding voltages. This group of associates also has received additional training including first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). The format we follow for our training program is on the job training. When training new associates who will be working on or near electrical equipment or circuitry, we pair them with experienced associates and train them on the job. When new equipment or equipment modifications affect electric safety, we provide additional associate training to ensure the safety of all affected workers. Manufacturers’ representatives train associates in proper safety procedures. JOHN HERNANDEZ conducts the electrical safety training for all associates. Associates who participate in Electrical Safety Program courses receive a certificate of completion that they sign, certifying that they understand the information presented, and indicating their commitment to comply with all company policies and procedures pertaining to electrical safety. These signed certificates of training, and all training materials and documentation, are kept by BRENDA MILES in the office.

IV. Lock-out and Tagging Program OMI’s company policy dictates that circuits and equipment must be disconnected from all electric energy sources before work on them begins. We use lock-out and tagging devices to prevent the accidental re-energization of this equipment. These lock-out and tagging procedures are the main component of our Electrical Safety Program. The safety procedures that make up our lock-out and tagging program include these elements: G De-energizing circuits and equipment. We disconnect the circuits and equipment to

be serviced from all electric energy sources and we release stored energy that could re-energize equipment accidentally.

H Application of locks and tags. Only authorized associates are allowed to place a lock and tag on each disconnecting means used to de-energize our circuits or equipment before work begins. Our locks prevent unauthorized persons from re-energizing the equipment or circuits and the tags prohibit unauthorized operation of the disconnecting device.

I Verification of de-energized condition of circuits and equipment. Before working on the equipment, we require that a qualified associate verifies that the equipment is de-energized and cannot be restarted.



J Re-energizing circuits and equipment. Before circuits or equipment are re-energized, we follow these steps in this order:

K A qualified associate conducts tests and verifies that all tools and devices have been removed.

L All exposed associates are warned to stay clear of circuits and equipment. M Authorized associates remove their own locks and tags. N Appropriate associates conduct a visual inspection of the area to verify that all

associates are clear of the circuits and equipment. Other site-specific lock-out/tag-out procedures also are followed according to each project’s site plan Dan Ames, David Pollard and Richard Eglinton are trained and authorized to de-energize, verify, and re-energize electric circuits and equipment at this project.

V. Enforcement Constant awareness of and respect for electrical hazards, and compliance with all safety rules are considered conditions of employment. Supervisors and individuals in the Safety and Personnel Department reserve the right to issue disciplinary warnings to associates, up to and including termination, for failure to follow this program’s guidelines.

VI. Appendix We have included lists, document samples, and specific procedures to promote better understanding of our written program. Sops and JSAs are kept in office 108.



SAFETY PROGRAM NO. 12 BLOODBORNE PATHOGEN PROGRAM (Revised 9/15/09)

I. Purpose This document serves as the written Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan (ECP) for CH2MHILL - OMI Gilroy CA. Project. These guidelines provide policy and safe practices to prevent the spread of disease resulting from handling blood or other potentially infectious materials (OPIM) during the course of work. This ECP has been developed in accordance with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Bloodborne Pathogens Standard, 29 Code of Federal Regulations 1910.1030. This ECP is intended to: O Eliminate or minimize occupational exposure of associates to blood or certain other

body fluids P Comply with OSHA’s Bloodborne Pathogens Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1030 The Gilroy CA. Project does not handle or otherwise contact waste streams that contain bloodborne pathogens. Therefore, risk of exposure to these pathogens is low.

II. Administrative Duties Brenda Miles is responsible for developing and maintaining the program. Associates may review a copy of the plan, which is located in the site-specific safety manual in office 108. In addition, Brenda Miles is responsible for maintaining any records related to the ECP. This plan is current as of 1/3/08. Please contact Brenda Miles with any suggested improvements or additions to this program. OMI encourages all such suggestions, as we are committed to the success of our written ECP. We strive for clear understanding, safe behavior, and involvement from every level of the company.

III. Exposure Determination CH2MHILL - OMI has determined which associates may be exposed to blood or OPIM while performing their jobs. We consider associates at risk for exposure even if they wear personal protective equipment.

IV. Compliance Strategies This plan includes a schedule and method of implementation for the various requirements of the standard. Universal precaution techniques developed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will be observed at this facility to prevent contact with blood or OPIM. All blood or OPIM will be considered infectious regardless of the perceived status of the source individual.



V. Engineering and Work Practice Controls Engineering and work practice controls will be used to eliminate or minimize exposure to associates at this facility. Where occupational exposure remains after institution of these controls, associates are required to wear personal protective equipment. At this facility the following engineering controls are used: Q Placing sharp items (e.g., needles, scalpels, etc.) in puncture-resistant, leakproof,

labeled containers R Performing procedures so that splashing, spraying, splattering, and producing drops

of blood or OPIM are minimized S Removing soiled personal protective equipment as soon as possible T Cleaning and disinfecting all equipment and work surfaces potentially contaminated

with blood or OPIM. Note: We use a solution of ¼ cup chlorine bleach per gallon of water.

U Thorough hand washing with soap and water immediately after providing care or provision of antiseptic towelettes or hand cleanser where handwashing facilities are not available

V Prohibition of eating, drinking, smoking, applying cosmetics, handling contact lenses, and so on in work areas where exposure to infectious materials may occur

W Use of leak-proof, labeled containers for contaminated disposable waste or laundry. The above controls are examined and maintained regularly.

VI. Handwashing Facilities Handwashing facilities are available to associates who have exposure to blood or OPIM. Sinks for washing hands after occupational exposure are near locations where exposure to bloodborne pathogens could occur. At this facility handwashing facilities are located: X In all restrooms throughout the sight Y Administration building Z RAS building AA Solids building BB Shop Supervisors make sure that associates wash their hands and any other contaminated skin after immediately removing personal protective gloves, or as soon as feasible with soap and water. Supervisors also ensure that if associates’ skin or mucous membranes become contaminated with blood or OPIM, then those areas are washed or flushed with water as soon as feasible after contact. Containers for Reusable Sharps Associates must place reusable contaminated sharps immediately, or as soon as possible after use, into an appropriate sharps container. At this facility the sharps containers are puncture-resistant, labeled with a biohazard label and are leak proof. Reusable sharps containers are located: In the lab. A designated associate will collect and sterilize the reusable sharps containers as needed by lab personnel.



VII. Work Area Restrictions In work areas where there is a reasonable likelihood of exposure to blood or OPIM, associates are not to eat, drink, apply cosmetics or lip balm, smoke, or handle contact lenses. Food and beverages are not to be kept in refrigerators, freezers, shelves, cabinets, or on counter tops or bench tops where blood or OPIM are present. Mouth pipetting/suctioning of blood or OPIM is prohibited. All procedures will be conducted in a manner that will minimize splashing, spraying, splattering, and generation of droplets of blood or OPIM. Methods employed at this facility to accomplish this goal are: A Strict personal protection requirements to be worn in such areas. The container used for this purpose will be labeled or color-coded in accordance with the requirements of the OSHA standard.

VIII. Personal Protective Equipment All personal protective equipment (PPE) used at this facility is provided without cost to associates. PPE is chosen based on the anticipated exposure to blood or OPIM. The protective equipment is considered appropriate only if it does not permit blood or OPIM to pass through or reach the associates’ clothing, skin, eyes, mouth, or other mucous membranes under normal conditions of use and for the duration of time which the protective equipment will be used. CH2MHILL - OMI ensures that appropriate PPE in the appropriate sizes is readily accessible at the work site or is issued without cost to associates by: A CH2MHILL - OMI and inspected for replacement monthly. Hypoallergenic gloves, glove liners, powderless gloves, or other similar alternatives are readily accessible to those associates who are allergic to the gloves normally provided. We inspect equipment each month and purchase (when consumable), clean, launder, and dispose of personal protective equipment as needed. CH2MHILL - OMI makes all repairs and replacements. Associates must remove all garments saturated with blood or OPIM immediately or as soon as possible. Associates must remove all PPE before leaving the work area. When PPE is removed, associates place it in a designated container for disposal, storage, washing, or decontamination. Gloves Associates must wear gloves when they anticipate hand contact with blood, OPIM, nonintact skin, and mucous membranes; when performing vascular access procedures, and when handling or touching contaminated items or surfaces. Disposable gloves used at this facility are not to be washed or decontaminated for re-use and are to be replaced as soon as practical when they become contaminated or as soon as feasible if they are torn, punctured, or when their ability to function as a barrier is compromised. Utility gloves may be decontaminated for re-use provided that the integrity of the glove is not compromised. Utility gloves will be discarded if they are cracked, peeling, torn, punctured, or exhibit other signs of deterioration or when their ability to function as a barrier is compromised.



Hypoallergenic gloves, glove liners, powderless gloves, or other similar alternatives shall be readily accessible to those associates who are allergic to the gloves normally provided. Additional conditions of use include: A. Protective gloves are worn when handling liquids in the facility. Our facility ships contaminated laundry off-site to a second facility. This facility follows Universal Precautions in handling all laundry. Therefore, our facility does not color code or label laundry which is contaminated with blood or other potentially infectious materials.

IX. Information and Training CH2MHILL - OMI ensures that bloodborne pathogens trainers are knowledgeable in the required subject matter. We make sure that associates covered by the bloodborne pathogens standard are trained at the time of initial assignment to tasks where occupational exposure may occur, and every year thereafter. Training is tailored to the education and language level of the associate, and offered during the normal work shift. The training will be interactive and cover the following: A The standard and its contents B The epidemiology and symptoms of bloodborne diseases C The modes of transmission of bloodborne pathogens D CH2MHILL - OMI’s Bloodborne Pathogen ECP, and a method for obtaining a copy E The recognition of tasks that may involve exposure F The use and limitations of methods to reduce exposure, for example engineering

controls, work practices and PPE G The types, use, location, removal, handling, decontamination, and disposal of PPE H The basis of selection of PPE I The Hepatitis B vaccination, including efficacy, safety, method of administration,

benefits, and availability at company expense J The appropriate actions to take and persons to contact in an emergency involving

blood or OPIM K The procedures to follow if an exposure incident occurs, including the method of

reporting and medical followup L The evaluation and followup required after an associate exposure incident M The signs, labels, and color-coding systems Associates will receive additional training when task or procedure changes affect their occupational exposure. Associates trained in bloodborne pathogen safety in the 12 months preceding the effective date of this plan will be trained in provisions of the plan not covered previously.

X. Recordkeeping Training records shall be maintained for 3 years from the date of training. The following information shall be documented: A The dates of the training sessions B An outline describing the material presented C The names and qualifications of trainers D The names and job titles of all persons attending the training sessions



E Medical records shall be maintained in accordance with OSHA Standard 29 CFR 1910.20. These records shall be kept confidential, and must be maintained for at least the duration of employment plus 30 years. The records shall include the following:

F Associate name and social security number G A copy of the associate’s HBV vaccination status, including the dates of vaccination H A copy of all results of examinations, medical testing, and followup procedures I A copy of the information provided to the healthcare professional, including a

description of the associate’s duties as they relate to the exposure incident, and documentation of the routes of exposure and circumstances of the exposure

Availability All associate records shall be made available to the associate in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.20. All associate records shall be made available to the Assistant Secretary of Labor, for OSHA, and for the Director of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) upon request. Transfer of Records If this facility is closed or if there is no succeeding employer to receive and retain the records for the required period, the Director of the NIOSH shall be contacted for final disposition.

XI. Evaluation and Review CH2MHILL - OMI will evaluate this program for effectiveness and required updates every year. All provisions required by this standard will be implemented by January 12, 2005.

XII. Hepatitis B Vaccination Program CH2MHILL - OMI offers the Hepatitis B vaccine and vaccination series to all associates whose occupations involve potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens. OMI also offers post-exposure followup to associates who have had an exposure incident. All medical evaluations and procedures including the Hepatitis B vaccine and vaccination series and post exposure followup, including prophylaxis are: A Made available at no cost to the associate B Made available to the associate at a reasonable time and place C Performed by or under the supervision of a licensed physician or healthcare

professional D Provided according to the recommendations of the U.S. Public Health Service E Associates are examined each year under a medical surveillance program. During

yearly exams, associates are afforded the opportunity for Hepatitis B vaccine free of charge.

F An accredited laboratory conducts all tests at no cost to the associate. Hepatitis B vaccination is made available:

G After associates have been trained in occupational exposure (see Information and Training)

H Within 10 working days of initial assignment I To all associates at risk for occupational exposure unless an associate has received the

complete Hepatitis B vaccination series, antibody testing has revealed that the associate is immune, or the vaccine is contraindicated for medical reasons



Participation in a pre-screening program is not a prerequisite for receiving Hepatitis B vaccination. If the associate declines Hepatitis B vaccination initially, but decides to accept it while still covered under the standard, CH2MHILL - OMI will make the vaccination available. All associates who decline the Hepatitis B vaccination must sign the OSHA-required waiver indicating their choice. If the U.S. Public Health Service recommends a routine booster dose of Hepatitis B vaccine, it will be made available.

XIII. Post-Exposure Evaluation and Followup All exposure incidents are reported, investigated, and documented. When an associate is exposed to blood or OPIM, the incident is reported to the Project Manager. When an associate is exposed, he or she will receive a confidential medical evaluation and followup. The evaluation will include, at a minimum, the following elements: A Documentation of the route of exposure, and the circumstances under which the

exposure-occurred B Identification and documentation of the source individual, unless it can be established

that identification is not feasible, or is prohibited by state or local law C The source individual’s blood shall be tested as soon as possible and upon consent in

order to determine HBV and HIV infection. If consent is not obtained, the Project Manager establishes that legally required consent cannot be obtained. When the source individual’s consent is not required by law, the source individual’s blood, if available, will be tested and the results documented.

D When the source individual is known to be infected with HBV or HIV, testing for the source individual’s known HBV or HIV status need not be repeated.

E Results of the source individual’s testing are made available to the exposed associate, and the associate is informed of applicable laws and regulations concerning disclosure of the identity and infectious status of the source individual.

F Collection and testing of blood for HBV and HIV serological status will comply with the following:

G The exposed associate’s blood is collected and tested as soon as possible after his to her consent.

H The associate will be offered the option of having blood collected for testing of HIV/HBV serological status. The blood sample will be preserved for up to 90 days to allow the associate to decide if the blood should be tested for HIV serological status.

All associates who are exposed to bloodborne pathogens will be offered post-exposure evaluation and followup according to the OSHA standard. All post exposure followup will be performed by OMI Gilroy. The healthcare professional responsible for the associate’s Hepatitis B vaccination is provided with the following: A A copy of 29 CFR 1910.1030 B A written description of the exposed associate’s duties as they relate to the

exposure incident C Written documentation of the route of exposure and circumstances under which

exposure occurred D Results of the source individual’s blood testing, if available



E All medical records relevant to the appropriate treatment of the associate including vaccination status

CH2MHILL - OMI obtains and provides the associate with a copy of the evaluating healthcare professional’s written opinion within 15 days of the evaluation. The healthcare professional’s written opinion for HBV vaccination must be limited to whether HBV vaccination is indicated for an associate, and if the associate has received such vaccination. The healthcare professional’s written opinion for post-exposure followup is limited to the following information: A A statement that the associate has been informed of the results of the evaluation B A statement that the associate has been informed of any medical conditions resulting

from exposure to blood or OPIM that require additional evaluation or treatment Note: All other findings or diagnosis shall remain confidential and will not be included in the written report. Biohazard labels are affixed to containers of regulated waste, refrigerators and freezers containing blood or OPIM, and other containers used to store, transport or ship blood or OPIM. The universal biohazard symbol is used. The label is fluorescent orange or orange-red. Red bags or containers may be substituted for labels. Blood products that have been released for transfusion or other clinical use are exempted from these labeling requirements.



ATTACHMENT 1-1 NFPA COLOR CODE KEY



ATTACHMENT 2-1 CONFINED SPACE PERMIT TO ENTER (SAFE110)



ATTACHMENT 2-2 CONFINED SPACE TEST RECORD (SAFE111)



ATTACHMENT 2-3 AUTHORIZATION OF CONFINED SPACE ENTRY TEAM MEMBER (SAFE109)



ATTACHMENT 3-1 LOCKOUT TAG EXAMPLE



ATTACHMENT 4-1 CHEMICAL RECEIVING FORM (SAFE122)



ATTACHMENT 4-2 CHEMICAL DATE LABEL EXAMPLE



ATTACHMENT 4-3 REAGENT LABEL EXAMPLE



ATTACHMENT 4-4 SOUTH VALLEY HOSPITAL INFORMATION SHEET



ATTACHMENT 7-1 RECORD OF RESIRATOR FIT TEST (SAFE126)



ATTACHMENT 8-1 PROJECT SOUND LEVEL SURVEY RESULTS

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