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becomes energized, and notify appropriate agencies as soon as possible. PG&E's emergency telephone number is (800) 743-5000. 4.4 Heat Stroke/Exhaustion A. Heat stress due to the possibility of working in high temperatures during the project is possible. When the temperature increases above 85 degrees, employees should be aware of the physiological changes in the body that can result in various heat illnesses such as heat cramps, heat exhaustion,heat stroke, and skin rashes. L1. Heat Cramps: Painful spasms of the muscles. 2. Heat Exhaustion: Perspiration and redness of the skin are indicators of heat' exhaustion. Fatigue, nausea, and headache can lead to unconsciousness. 3. Heat Stroke: Mental confusion or loss of'Lonsciousness. There may not be . Perspiration present. Shock can result. Heat stroke can lead to convulsions and coma if left untreated. 4. Skin Rash: A Body rash can result from overexposure to heat. B. Long-term exposure can Iower the core temperature and present an acute danger to human M k life. The employee should consume ample amounts of water or electrolytic replacement drink to avoid dehydration, and take breaks in a cool area. Water or drinks will be available to employees'at all times. C. The Site Safety Officer will be responsible for ensuring that employees take adequate breaks to prevent symptoms of heat stress.An employee must stop work if any of the following symptoms of heat stress are present: 1. Sweating stops and skin becomes dry; 2. Periods of inexplicable irritability; 3. Malaise (weakness and fatigue); { 4. Flu-like symptoms; 5. Sudden and sever fatigue, nausea, dizziness, light headedness, or fainting; j 6. Sustained heartbeats over .160 beats per minute (for people under 35 years); and i 7. Sustained heartbeats over 140 beats per minute (for people over 35 years). D. If temperatures exceed,85 degrees Fahrenheit,the Site Safety Officer will increase the number of rest and water breaks. 4.5 Hearing Damage t When a noise level prevents conversation in a normal voce at a distance of three feet or less, employees will wear earplugs with a noise reduction rating of 30 or more, or move away from the noise area. When working near loud equipment, hearing protection will be worn. Heavy equipment on site that requires hearing protection is listed as follows: Drill Rig l i Site-Specific Safety Plan 4 3anuary 2004 1 j � �