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Chevron U.S.A. Inc. <br /> !situ Safety Plan <br /> June 19, 1941 <br /> j�n fin rr Y.Qn_U:.9_n <br /> A. Replace body fluids (water and ejlectrolytn3) lost through <br /> per .;ration. volutions ray include a 4.11 salt and water. <br /> tsolution Or connercial mixer, such au catorade and Squonch. <br /> B. Cooling devices to aid the natural body vant.ilat.ton. <br /> cooling occura through evaporation of perspiration and <br /> limited body contact with heat-absorbing protective <br /> clothing. Utilize fans and air conditioners to assist in <br /> evaporation. Long, cotton underwear is nuggauted to <br /> absorb perspiration and limit any contact with heat- <br /> absorbing protective clothing (i.e. , coated Tyvek auits) . <br /> C. Provide hose-down nobile shower facilities to cool <br /> protective clothing and reduce body temperature. <br /> D. conduct non-emergency response activities in the early <br /> morning or evening during very hot weather. <br /> E. Provide shelter against heat and direct sunlight to <br /> protect personnel. <br /> F. Rotate workers wearing protective clothing during hot <br /> weather. <br /> Exposure - Cold Stress: <br /> Work schedules will bo adjusted to provide sufficient rest <br /> periods in a heated arca for warning up during operations <br /> conducted in cold weather. Also thermal protective clothing <br /> such as wind and/or moisture resistant outerwear is recommended <br /> to be worn. <br /> if work is performed continuously in the cold at or below -7•C <br /> (20•F) , .including wind chill temperature, heated warming <br /> shelters (tents, cabins, company vehicles, rest rooms, etc.) <br /> ,hall be made available nearby and the worker should be <br /> encouraged to use these shelters at regular intervals the <br /> frequency depending on the severity of the environmental <br /> exposure. The onset of heavy shivering, frostnip, the feeling <br /> of excessive fatigue, drowsiness, irritability, or euphoria, <br /> are indications for immediate return to the shelter. When <br /> entering the heated shelter the outer layer of clothing shall <br /> be removed and the remainder of the clothing loosened to permit <br /> sweat evaporation. A change of dry work clothing shall be <br /> provided as necessary to prevent worker from returning to their <br /> work with wet clothing. Dehydration, or the loss of body <br /> fluids,__occurs- in-the cold environment and may increase thv <br /> 9 <br />