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• Heat rash, dizziness, profuse sweating, headache • Heat cramps, fatigue, weakness, confusion, disorientation,rapid pulse • Heat Exhaustion (incapacitation due to above symptoms) • Heat Stroke (loss of consciousness with danger of brain damage or death) 12.4 WIND The handling of chemicals during a lab packing operation will occur inside the facility, away from major personnel traffic and working areas. Stericycle will post wind direction indicators (i.e. streamers)to constantly monitor wind conditions. Additionally, high winds may produce hazardous conditions including overturned tables, carts, and ripped plastic. Should a hazardous condition develop, the PM will evacuate staff from the affected areas and limit access to a very few who will contain and mitigate any problems. 13. CHEMICAL HAZARDS The major chemical hazards expected to be encountered during work at the site are: SOLVENTS (volatile aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons, halogenated hydrocarbons) Minor acute (short-term) exposure to solvents may result in fatigue, and also in dizziness or confusion, which may manifest itself as accident proneness. Chronic (long-term) exposure may cause dermatitis,decreased neurological function, and aggravation of existing respiratory conditions. Moderate to severe acute exposure may result in more pronounced dizziness and breathing difficulties associated with pulmonary edema or the aggravation of existing respiratory conditions such as asthma or emphysema. PESTICIDES AND OTHER POISONS Though normal contact with pesticides and other poisons at these events will be very minimal, exposure associated with an unanticipated spill might produce a wide variety of respiratory or neurological symptoms. Personnel will be advised to be very aware of any unusual symptoms in themselves and their fellow workers following any non-routine exposure, no matter how slight, to any poison or suspected poison. ACIDS AND BASES Skin contact with an acid or a base may cause chemical burns. Inhalation of vapors from a strong acid or base may cause pulmonary edema (fluid in the lungs) that may occur immediately or many hours later. Protection from inhalation exposure may be accomplished by the wearing of a respirator with acid gas cartridges. Personnel who suspect that they may have breathed acidic or caustic vapors should notify their supervisor, and should be alert for the next 24 hours to any delayed-onset respiratory symptoms, and should be prepared to seek medical attention in the event that symptoms are noticed. This would dictate the avoidance of alcoholic beverages following the event. Inhalation and dermal contact are the primary exposure pathways for these chemicals. It is not anticipated that concentrations of any chemical will reach the permissible exposure limit (PEL). Protective clothing will be mandatory for field personnel working at the site. Respirators will be Page 29 of 41