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Bradburn, Briller&Johnson, • Health&Safety Plan 5.4 Eye Contact If a substance comes in contact with the eyes, flush with water or eye wash solution for at least 15 minutes. Consult the specific chemical MSDS for additional fust aid procedures and seek medical help if necessary. 5.5 Cold Stress Field activities in cold climates create a potential for cold stress. The warning symptoms of cold stress include: reduced coordination; drowsiness; impaired judgment; fatigue; and, numbing of the toes, fingers, nose and ears. To prevent cold stress, personnel shall wear appropriate clothing and maintain scheduled work/rest periods,with rest periods taken in a sheltered and heated location. The following steps shall be taken(by the FSC)to minimize the potential for cold stress: • Adjust work and rest schedules for workers; • Provide shelter or heated areas for workers,and heating devices if needed; • Maintain a supply of fluids for workers;and, • Brief workers on the symptoms and how to recognize and treat cold stress. If a worker is experiencing cold stress, the FSC (or other first aid-trained personnel) should administer appropriate first aid,such as moving the person to a warmer environment,placing blankets on the person,and contacting an ambulance to transport the injured person to the designated hospital, if necessary(see attached map). 5.6 Heat Stress Heat stress is one of the most common and potentially serious illnesses and warrants preventive measures. Heat stress is caused by a number of factors, including environmental conditions,clothing,workload,and the individual characteristics of the worker. Depending on the conditions, heat stress can occur very rapidly— within as little as 15 minutes. The warning symptoms of heat stress include: reduced accuracy; comprehension and retention;fatigue; loss of strength;cramps;drowsiness,and rashes. The following steps shall be taken(by the FSC)to minimize the potential for heat stress: • Adjust work and rest schedules for workers; • Provide shelter/shaded areas for workers,and cooling devices to aid natural body heat exchange; • Maintain a supply of fluids for workers;and, • Brief workers on the symptoms and how to recognize and treat heat stress. If a worker is experiencing heat stress, the FSC (or other fust aid-trained personnel) should administer appropriate first aid, such as moving the person to a cooler area, administering fluids,placing cold towels on the person, and contacting an ambulance to transport the injured person to the designated hospital, if necessary(see attached map). 5.7 Potential or Actual Fire/Explosion If necessary, on-site personnel shall use available fire fighting equipment to control or extinguish a fire, and remove or isolate materials, which may contribute to a fire. The local fine department shall be contacted, along with the project manager,HSO,and/or client company officials as appropriate. II