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I _ ' <br /> Personnel will be encouraged to unzip or,remove coveralls or Tyveko during <br /> breaks. <br /> + 1 <br /> For extremely warm weather(greater than 90T the followin additional i (g ), g recommendations <br /> should be considered: <br /> Wear cooling devices to aid ventilation(note that the additional weight may affect <br /> efficiency). <br /> • Install portable showers.or hose-down facilities to cool clothing and body. <br /> • Shift working hours to early morning and early'evening; avoid the hottest part of <br /> the day. <br /> a <br /> • Rotate crews wearing protective clothing. <br /> Heat Exhaustion <br /> The signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion are: headache; dizziness; nausea; weakness; <br /> fainting; profuse sweating; loss of appetite; approximately normal body temperature; dilated <br /> I <br /> pupils; weak and rapid pulse; shallow and rapid breathing; possible cramps in the abdomen and <br /> extremities; difficulty with walking; cool and sweaty skin to the touch. pale to ashen gray <br />' coloring. <br /> a <br />{ <br /> First aid for heat exhaustion is as follows: <br /> 1. Immediately remove victim to the support area,.or if you are the victim,proceed <br /> to the support area <br /> i <br /> 2. Decontaminate, if practical, before entering suplport area <br /> 3. Start cooling, but be careful not to cause a chill l(i.e., rest in the shade and apply 1 a <br /> wet towel to the forehead; open up and/or remove clothing as much as possible, <br /> especially chemical resistant clothing) <br /> 4. Drink cool water slowly, but only if conscious, and not in shock <br /> 5. If vomiting, and/or signs and symptoms are not jessehing within an hour, call for <br /> emergency help and/or transport the victim to the emergency room <br /> 6. It is likely that a heat exhaustion victim will be unable to work for the remainder <br /> of the day <br /> DP-N.•ICOawitigWtalSaMM—jecls1J71778J07.aa.da <br /> 12 /00 �,Y <br /> �1 <br /> I } <br /> s <br />