The standard and safest procedure when encountering wildlife, such as a snake, on a worksite is to avoid direct interaction and contact the appropriate professionals. This approach prioritizes the safety of on-site personnel by preventing potential bites from venomous or aggressive animals. It also ensures compliance with local and national wildlife protection laws, which often prohibit harming or killing native species. Delegating the task to a wildlife protection organization ensures the animal is handled humanely and safely by trained experts, aligning with corporate Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) policies regarding biodiversity.

A. Attempting to drive a snake away is dangerous, as it requires approaching the animal and may provoke a defensive attack.

B. Killing a snake is an unnecessary risk, is often illegal due to wildlife protection laws, and violates ethical and environmental best practices.

1. Huawei EHS Policy Statement: Huawei's official Environment

Health

and Safety (EHS) policy emphasizes a commitment to "protecting the environment

preventing pollution

and conserving natural resources and biodiversity." This high-level policy supports the principle of not harming wildlife and seeking professional assistance

which aligns with option C. (Source: Huawei Technologies Co.

Ltd.

EHS Policy

available on the official corporate website under Sustainability/Policies).

2. Huawei Smart PV Solution Safety Precautions: Official safety documentation for field installations consistently mandates that personnel must be aware of and take precautions against environmental risks. The section on "Personnel Requirements" states that only "trained and qualified personnel" should perform operations. Handling wildlife is a specialized task for which field technicians are not typically qualified

making it necessary to call in experts. (Source: Smart PV Solution Safety Precautions

Version 1.0

Section 2: "Personnel Requirements").

3. University Fieldwork Safety Guidelines: Reputable academic institutions provide clear guidance for field researchers. For example

MIT's guidance on field research safety explicitly advises against handling animals. It states

"Avoid contact with wild animals... Be aware of venomous snakes... Do not attempt to capture or handle wildlife unless you are specifically trained and authorized." This establishes the academic and professional best practice of contacting experts. (Source: Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Environmental Health & Safety

Field Research Safety Guidance

Section: "Animal Hazards").