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<br /> <br />Orange County WCS KCI Proposal <br />12 <br />Health & Safety Plan Outline <br />Safety of everyone involved in the fieldwork is KCI’s number one priority and responsibility during a <br />WCS. KCI’s field staff are trained in the safety protocols and precautions for conducting this type of <br />work. KCI’s Field Manager leads daily training sessions and continuously monitors compliance with all <br />safety policies. In our 36 years of conducting characterization studies, KCI has never had a reportable <br />incident. <br />KCI considers our Health and Safety Plan to be proprietary information; however, provided below is an <br />outline of our plan. A plan tailored to your specific location, study personnel, and equipment used will <br />be developed during Task 2 of the project. <br /> <br />Section 1 Potential Sorting Hazards – Summary of most frequently encountered hazards and <br />procedures for handling. <br />Section 2 Safe Sorting Procedures – Procedures and safety guidelines for minimizing the risks <br />associated with characterization studies. <br />2.1 Universal Precautions – General precautions such as wearing personal protective <br />equipment; avoiding skin contact with or inhaling of waste; and location of first aid kit, <br />hand sanitizer, and fire extinguisher. <br />2.2 Engineering and Work Practice Controls – Practices to be followed in the field to avoid <br />injury. <br />2.3 Personal Protective Equipment – Required personal protective equipment. <br />2.4 Proper Housekeeping and Handling of Waste – Precautions to avoid specific risks and <br />procedures if such risks occur. <br />2.4.1 Inhalation, Ingestion, or Direct Skin Contact with Hazardous Substances <br />2.4.2 Puncture Wounds from Contaminated Items <br />2.4.3 Injuries Involving Moving Vehicles <br />2.4.4 Sprains and Strains <br />2.4.5 Heat Stress <br />2.4.6 Cold Weather <br />2.4.7 Noise <br />2.4.8 Slips, Trips and Falls <br />2.4.9 Fires <br />Section 3 Back Safety – Procedures to avoid back issues. <br />Section 4 Emergency Plan – Coordination with facility’s onsite emergency plan. <br />Section 5 Smoking, Drinking, Eating Policy – Where such activities are allowed and procedures <br />prior to being allowed. <br />Section 6 Daily Training – Summary of daily training activities. <br />Section 7 COVID-19 Protocol – Steps to be taken to minimize transmission of COVID-19. <br />Section 8 Contact List – Contact names and number for key County personnel, KCI personnel, and <br />any contractors, such as labor company or equipment rental company, associated with <br />the WCS. <br /> <br /> <br />2 SECTION Docusign Envelope ID: 1223AA0B-DDEC-4EBE-8FEA-427010558A5C