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o I i I ;0 I ~ control shall be performed as the work proceeds and whenever a dust nuisance or hazard is identified. Only those persons necessary for the operations shall be permitted in the debris reduction work area at any time. A 300-foot exclusion zone will be established around all tub grinding equipment. An example site plan is attached. Employees engaged in debris reduction activities shall be instructed in the plan so that they may conduct their activities in a safe manner. Debris Collection Each location where debris collection is done shall be under the direction of a qualified supervisor. Electrical equipment or conductors in the vicinity shall be considered energized. Debris collection equipment shall be inspected, maintained, repaired, and used in accordance with the manufacturers' instructions. All vehicles shall have completed Safety Checklist for Vehicles, completed prior to commencing work. Employees shall be instructed in the safe and proper use of all equipment provided to them. Prior to felling operations, the employee shall consider: . Trees and the surrounding area for anything that may cause trouble when the trees are loaded. . Shape of the tree, the lean of the tree, and decayed or weak spots . Wind force . Location of people . Electrical hazards . Traffic control devices/ personnel The work area shall be cleared to ensure safe working conditions. Brush and logs shall not be allowed to create a hazard at the work site. Logs and brush shall be securely loaded onto trucks in such a manner as not to obscure tailor brake lights and vision, or to overhang the side. EMERGENCY RESPONSE CAPABILITY AND CONTINGENCY PLANS Emergency response will be covered at the safety and health indoctrination and continuing training meeting. The plans shall be randomly tested to ensure their effectiveness. Inclusive of these plans and procedures shall be: . Escape procedures and routes . Critical plant operations · Employee accounting following an emergency evacuation . Rescue and medical duties . Means of reporting emergencies . Persons to be contacted for infom1ation or clarification Planning for this operation shall include the total system response capabilities to minimize the consequences of accidents or natural disaster. On-site emergency planning shall be integrated with off-site emergency support. Emergency alert systems shall be developed and tested to alert all persons likely to be affected by existing or imminent disaster conditions and to alert and summon the people and equipment compromising the emergency response capability. 56