PCA ARBORISTS & CONSULTANTS, INC. DBA PACIFIC COAST HORTICULTIST

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controls will need to comply with the current WATCH manual. 3.7.3 When entering or leaving roadways carrying public traffic, Contractor's equipment, whether empty or loaded, shall in all cases, yield to public traffic. 3.7.4 Contractor shall make every effort to keep commercial driveways open during working hours. After working hours, all driveways shall be accessible with smooth and safe crossings through the construction area (State of California Traffic Manual or WATCH Book). Lighted signs or arrow boards are required as needed. 3.8 Bloodborne Pathogens and Biohazardous Material The contractor's staff shall be aware of potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens through hypodermic needles, blood and feces, and shall wear personal protective equipment. Contractor shall treat hypodermic needles, large quantities of feces, and any rags, paper towels, or other materials containing blood as biohazardous material. Only individuals trained in the removal and disposal of such material shall do so. Contractor shall immediately notify the appropriate authority upon the discovery of such occurrences. Contractor shall secure the affected site until such time that the appropriate authority can respond. See California statutes and guidelines for process. 3.9 Accident Reporting and Site Securing Contractor shall immediately notify the designated CR(s) of any accident, regardless of whether or not injury or damage is evident, involving park patrons, City staff and equipment, and Contractor's staff, vehicles, and/or equipment shall secure the site until rendered safe. Contractor shall provide all written reports and/or documentation requested by the City. 3.10 Vandalism The contractor shall report any damage to City property, including but not limited to vandalism,Acts of God, and third-party negligence to the CR. Via email, phone call, or message as determined by CR. 3.11 Cooperation / Collateral Work The City and other contractors will conduct on-going activities and operations during Contractor's work. These activities will include but are not limited to landscape refurbishment, irrigation system modification or repair, construction and storm-related operations. If such work affects Contractor's work, the City will ask Contractor to submit costs incurred by the Contractor as a result of the City's work. Contractor may be required to modify or curtail certain operations and shall promptly comply with any request by the CR(s)to cooperate. 3.12 Protection of Existing Facilities and Structures The contractor shall exercise due care in protecting from damage all existing facilities,structures and utilities, both above surface and underground, on the City's property. 3.12.1 Any damage to City property deemed to be caused by Contractor's negligence or failure