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DocuSign Envelope ID:BO8E3DDA-6A84-496A-9141-79CF798AEA7B <br /> 2.4/ Puncture unli from nt min it ms <br /> Waste materials may contain broken bottles, hypodermic needles, medical wastes,and other sharp <br /> objects that can cause puncture wounds. Gloves, safety shoes with steel shanks, and proper <br /> handling will reduce the likelihood of puncture wounds. Small cuts must be cleaned immediately <br /> with antiseptic and bandaged by the Sort Supervisor to reduce the risk of infection. <br /> To reduce the risk of slipping and falling onto sharp objects, no one is permitted to step on or over <br /> waste samples. To protect hands from puncture wounds, small hand rakes should be used to <br /> separate and remove dangerous items from waste samples. <br /> 2.4.3 inj rks nvoiving [\J lying Vehic es <br /> The Sort Supervisor will supervise the delivery of waste samples to the sorting area and ensure that <br /> all sorters are at least ten feet from the delivery equipment. Delivery vehicle operators are <br /> instructed in advance to deliver samples only under the supervision of the Sample Supervisor. Only <br /> authorized delivery vehicles will be permitted in the sorting area. All sorters, except the Sort and <br /> Sample Supervisors, are restricted to the immediate area around the sorting table. The Sample <br /> Supervisor will secure hauler load data directly from the delivery vehicle drivers. <br /> 2. .4 S 101 rains a i°l ' r ins <br /> Each waste sample weighs approximately 200 to 300 pounds, and sorting activities involve <br /> manually moving the material several times before it is finally discarded. To avoid back and muscle <br /> strains,samples should be raised and lowered as few times and for as short a distance as possible. <br /> Bags, baskets, and other objects weighing more than 25 pounds should be lifted by two or more <br /> sorters or divided into smaller loads, if possible. <br /> 2..4 .5 t Stress <br /> Poly-lined coveralls,which do not absorb moisture, interfere with the cooling effect of perspiration <br /> evaporation and may increase sorters'vulnerability to heat stress. A sorter's ability to resist heat <br /> varies from day to day. Sorters who are well rested, in good health, and mentally prepared to do <br /> the work are best able to tolerate work in hot environments. If sorters are tired, not feeling well, <br /> Ikessll r consulting inc. <br /> WCS\Planning\Site Safety Plan Page 5 of 11 innovative waste solutions <br />