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Project No. 014-94276 <br /> Page No. 5 <br /> • Overhead utility hazards <br /> • Injury due to using improper tool for the Job <br /> 2.2 Heat Stress/Stl:Qke <br /> During day-to-day field work, the on-site engineer/g ologist and/or safety officer will be alert for <br /> � r <br /> the signs and symptoms of heat stress. Hazard exists when individuals are required to work in warm or <br /> hot temperatures while wearing protective clothing. When the ambient air temperature exceeds 85°F, heat <br /> stress may become a problem. For an unacclimatized person this temperature may be less. If these <br /> conditions are encountered, the following precautions will lie taken: <br /> The on-site geologist/engineer or safety officer w regularly monitor the ambient air <br /> temperature. <br /> Field team members will be observed for the followi rig signs and symptoms of heat stress <br /> (i.e. heat exhaustion/heat stroke): <br /> Heat Exhaustion <br /> Profuse sweating <br /> • Skin color change <br /> • Increased heart rate <br /> • Vision problems <br /> # Heat cramps <br /> Any team member who exhibits any of these signs or symptoms of heat exhaustion will be removed <br /> immediately from field work and be requested to remove ' pervious clothing, and consume electrolyte <br /> fluid or cool water while resting in a shaded area. The individual will be instructed to rest until the <br /> !! symptoms are no longer recognizable. If the symptoms appear critical, persist or get worse, immediate <br /> medical attention will be sought. <br /> Heat Stroke <br /> t. a Hot, dry, unusually red skin <br /> • Delirium <br /> r • Elevated temperature of 103-105' <br /> A0 Convulsions <br /> Any team member who exhibits any of these signs r symptoms of heat stroke will be removed <br /> immediately from field work and be requested to remove impervious clothing, be immersed in cool water <br /> and immediate medical attention will be sought. <br /> D <br /> KRAZAN & ASSOCIATES, INC. <br /> Offices Serving the Western United States 94.1XHSP <br />