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Morita Brother,, Service Station 16 July 16, 1992 <br /> �T <br /> Cold injury (frostbite and hypothermia) may occur if cold stress is notP revented As <br /> ' a preventive measure, the body core temperature must not drop below 96 8°F Pain in <br /> the extremities is the first early sign of cold stress Severe shivering sets in when <br /> the body core temperature drops below 95*F If this occurs, work will stop <br /> ' immediately and the affected worker(s) will take a warming break of sufficient <br /> duration that the signs and symptoms of cold stress go away <br /> Noise <br /> ' Heavy equipment, such as excavators, may produce loud noise The effects of noise <br /> can include, but may not be limited to <br /> ' Distracted, annoyed, or startled workers <br /> • Physical damage to the ear, pain, and temporary and /or permanent <br /> hearing loss <br /> • Communication interference that may increase potential hazards due to <br /> the inability to warn of dangers and the proper safety precautions to be <br /> taken <br /> OSHA regulation 29 CFR Part 191095 describes an effective hearing conservation <br /> program that must be administered whenever noise exposures equal or exceed an 8- <br /> hour, time-weighted average sound level of 85 dBA (decibels on the A-weighted <br />' scale) In addition, if workers are subjected to noise exceeding an 8-hour, time- <br /> weighted average sound level of 90 dBA, feasible administrative or engineering <br />' controls must be utilized <br />' <br /> Heavy Equipment and Drilling <br /> Before beginning any site work, the drilling subcontractor will perform a safety <br /> inspection of the drilling equipment Personnel shall not work with equipment that <br />' they ,fudge to he unsafe because of deterioration, missing parts, obvious defects, or <br /> Improper use for site conditions All equipment shall be bonded and grounded, <br />' sparkproof, and explosion-resistant, as appropriate <br /> EB-8101-3 9207-E037 WP <br />