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. Page 8 of 23 Standard Operating Procedures Health and Safety Plans • fatigue and weakness, • dizziness; and • elevated body temperature. First aid treatment includes coaling the victim, elevating the feet, and replacing fluids If the individual is not better within 30 minutes and the temperature has not decreased, the individual should be transported to the hospital for medical attention Heat stroke occurs when an individual is exposed to excessive heat and stops sweating This condition is classified as a MEDICAL EMERGENCY, requiring immediate cooling of the victim and transport to a medical facility The signs and symptoms of heat stroke are as follows • dry, hot, red skin; • body temperature approaching or above 105°F, . • large (dilated) pupils, and • loss of consciousness - the individual may go into a coma First aid treatment requires immediate cooling and transportation to a medical facility Heat stress is a significant hazard if any type of protective equipment (semipermeable or impermeable) which prevents evaporative cooling is worn in hot weather environments Local weather conditions may require restricted work schedules in order to adequately protect personnel. The use of work/rest cycles (including working in the cooler periods of the day or evening) and training on the signs and symptoms of heat stress should help prevent heat-related illnesses from occurring 6.2 Noise Noise is a potential hazard associated with the operation of heavy equipment, power tools, pumps, and generators. High noise operations will be evaluated at the discretion of the SHSM Personnel with 8-hour time-weighted-average exposures exceeding 85 dBA must be included in a hearing conservation program in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 95 ROUX ASSOCIATES HASP 4/93 7906 North El Dorado Street Stockton,Califorrua