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i <br /> 4 - If oral temerature exceecs 99 6°F (37.60C), snorten the next worx cvcte OV <br /> one-tnird witnout cnanQing ttie rest Denoa- <br /> If orat temperature sutl exceees 99 60F l37 6°C) at the aeginnir,Q o.- the <br /> next rest verioa, shorten the tollowing cycie oy one-thira T <br /> - Do not permit a worxer LO wear a sernmerrneaole or 1muermeame garment <br /> when oral temperature exceeas 100.6QF (3 8.1oC) <br /> Prevention of Heat Stress - Proper training and t]reventative measures will ala in <br /> averting loss of worker productivity and serious illness. Heat stress prevention is <br /> particuiarly important because once a person suffers from heat stroke or, heat <br /> exhausuan, that person may be preaisposed to aadiuonai heat relate❑ illness To <br /> avoin heat stress the following steps should be taken: <br /> • Adjust work scneduies <br /> Modtfv work/rest schedules accoraing to monitoring reouirements <br /> Manaate wort, slowdowns as neeaed v <br /> t� Perform work during cooter hours of the uav if possiole or at nisnt if <br /> adequate lighting can be provided. <br /> • Provide shelter (air-conditioned, if possible) or shaded areas to protect <br /> ' personnel during rest periods <br /> 1 Maintain worker's bodv fluids at normal levels. This is necessary to ensure <br /> that the cardiovascular system functions adequately Dally fluid intake must <br /> approximateiv equal the amount of water lost in sweat, i d., eight fluid ounces <br /> (0.23 liters) of water must be ingested for approximately every eight ounces <br /> (0 23 kg) of weight lost. The normal thirst mechanism is not sensitive enough <br /> to ensure that enougn water will be drunk to replace iost sweat. When neavv <br /> sweating occurs, Q-ncouraze the worker to drink more The following <br /> strategies may be useful - - <br /> - Maintain water temt?erature 50° to b0°F �100 to 16 6oO <br /> ' - Provide smail disposal coos that nold about four ounces (0 1 liter <br /> - Have workers drink lei ounces (0 5 liters) of fluid (preferabiv water or <br /> dilute drini.$) betore beginning work. <br /> - Urge workers to drink a cup or two every 15 to 20 minutes. or at each <br /> monitoring break. a total of 1 to 16 gailons �4 to o liters) of fluid per day <br /> are recommended but more rna.v be necessary to maintain bods weiQnt <br /> • Train workers to recognize the symptoms of heat related illness <br /> 2?.3 Cold-Related Illness <br /> If work on this project begins in the winter months. thermal injury due to cold <br /> exposure can become .i problem for tield personnei Svstemic cold evoosure is <br /> reterr ed to as hvpothermia Local cold exuosure is generally labeled frostbite <br /> EJSM225 01/0002 <br /> 2-4 <br />