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CC�PD V . be stopped. The field crew will be instructed to stay up wind and methods will be applied to subdue fugitive vapor emissions such as sprinkling soil with water, or use of a copus blower. The Site Safety Officer will make such determinations. If LEL is >10% in or around the boring, work must stop and not commence until determined safe and\or the LEL drops below <10%. If oxygen levels in the immediate work area are < 19 . 5%, work must stop until determinate safe and\or levels are >19. 5%. S. Symptoms of Acute Overexposure Gasoline vapors maybe irritating to the skin, eyes and respiratory tract. The vapors may effect the central nervous system and may cause nasal and respiratory irritation, nausea, fatigue, headaches and dizziness, and in the extreme death. Oxygen Deficiency: May cause dizziness. Heat Stress and Noise: A hazard exists when individuals are required to work in warm temperatures, particularly while wearing impervious protective • clothing. When the ambient air temperature exceeds 65 degrees, heat stress may become problem. If these conditions are encountered, the following precautions on the next will be taken: * During day-to-day field work, the on-site supervisor will be alert for the signs and symptoms of heat exposure. Field workers will be observed for the following signs and symptoms of heat stress: * profuse sweating, or complete lack of sweating , * skin color change, * increased heart rate, * body temperatures in excess of 100 degrees as measured by thermometers, and * vision problems. Any team member who exhibits any of these signs or symptoms will be removed immediately from field work and be requested to consume electrolyte fluid or cool water while resting in a shaded area. The individual will be instructed to rest until the symptoms are no longer recognizable. If the symptoms appear critical, persist or 5