Site Clearing While extensive site clearing is not expected to be necessary, some clearing of vegetation may be needed depending on final test pit locations and/or surface soll locations. Clearing operations will likely consist of tree and brush removal. Tree removal will be conducted using chain saws. Once on the ground, the trees will be cut into manageable lengths for removal from the work area. ‘All hazards must be eliminated before commencing site clearing, Excavation : Prior to start of excavation, presence and location of any underground utilities, cil, chemicals, gas, electric and water lines must be determine. In case the presence of underground ullity is determined, appropriate preventive measures must be installed in coordination with its owner. ‘Area to be excavated shall be identified and segregated by means of barricades, ropes and signs to prevent access of unauthorized personnel and equipment. Suitable means shall be provided to make barrier visible at all times. The walls of excavation over one (1) m. deep shall be supported by adequate shoring and timbering to prevent collapse, provided that this shall not apply to an excavation: a) in which a worker is not required to enter; b) cut in solid rock; c) the walls are sloped to forty-five (45) degree angle from vertical or cut to the angle of repose; and d) in which a worker is engaged in timbering or other work for the purpose compliance with the Occupational Safety and Health Standards (OSHS). Excavation over 6 m deep shall be provided with shoring or timbering to prevent collapse of adjacent structure. Shoring and timbering shall be designed by a structural engineer and approved by local authority. No excavation in adjacent building or structure shall be undertaken unless steps are taken to prevent danger to workers. Before shoring and timbering, the walls of an excavation shall be stripped of loose rocks or other materials that might slide, roll or fall on workers. Every excavation over 1 m shall be kept of water at all times. All excavation works must comply with OSHS. Confined Space Work No confined space work or activity shall be undertaken unless permit is secured from safety officer assigned in the construction site. before a worker or group of workers enter any confined of ‘enclosed space and before any work is commenced, the following precautions and ‘safety measure shall be ken by project-in-charge: taken by Profvrarea shall be checked visually to ensure that the water level is below 15 Ure ana if water is present, a dry wooden platform shall be available for use. 2. fhe air shall be checked for: a) explosive gases, fumes ‘and vapors; b) oxygen content, and c) carbon monoxide, f any burning products have been involved. 43, trany of the above is present over normal levels, the are shall not be entered until ventilation by blower is in effect. : 4. Approved types. of breathing apparatus and offer personal. protective eeuipment shall be provided and made available for use ‘by the worker or workers entering a confined space. 5, No worker or group of worker shall enter a confined space, unless a watcher re avSiable who is familiar with the job and in contact with he men at regular i tewal and equally provided with self-contained breathing apparatus, 6. Adequate means of ingress and egress from any confined or enclosed space shall be provided. > he worker must be allowed to work in confined space ¢ unless he or she has x reer Oe nT ae