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strong, rapid pulse, and coma If symptoms of heat stroke are observed, the <br /> following procedures will be implemented <br /> • Instruct the victim to lie down in a cool, shaded area or air-conditioned room <br /> and elevate his/her feet <br /> Call an ambulance by dialing 911 on the nearest telephone <br /> 3.6.3.2 Cold Stress <br /> Workers should be protected from exposure to extreme cold temperatures so that the body <br /> temperature does not fall below 36 degrees Celsius (98 6 degrees Fahrenheit) Lower body <br /> temperature may result in reduced mental alertness, in irrational decision making or loss of <br /> consciousness <br /> When the air temperature is below 45 degrees Fahrenheit, workers shall have warm clothing, <br /> gloves and heavy socks, such as whole-body thermal underwear, wool socks, or insulated <br /> gloves and knit caps or hard hat liners. If the clothing of the worker can become wet on the <br /> ,fob site, an outer impermeable layer will be worn When the worker's underclothing becomes <br /> wet, the worker will change into dry clothing. The following provisions will also be made <br /> • Hot liquids shall be provided in the break area, but the intake of coffee shall be <br /> limited because of the diuretic and circulatory effects <br /> • Workers observed slivering shall be taken to a suitably heated area (greater than <br /> 65 degrees Fahrenheit) immediately <br /> • Workers shall wear multiple layers of clothing with the thinner clothing next to <br /> the body and the heavier clothing on the outside <br /> • Worker should be advised against overdressing that could lead to heat stress <br /> • Work shall be arranged to avoid long periods of sxttmg still or standing. <br /> Symptoms of cold stress may include shivering, numbness, low body temperature, drowsiness, <br /> and weakness. <br /> MZ09_21-93/ENG/9"127 laic <br /> 20 <br />