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Project No.4-419-0381 August 29,2019 Page No. 14 Hazard Control The methods for controlling exposure to ticks include,in order of most preferred to least: • Avoiding tick habitats and ceasing operations in heavily infested areas; • Reducing tick abundance through habitat disruption or application of acracide; • Personal protection through use of repellants and protective clothing; and • Frequent tick inspections and proper hygiene. Vaccinations are not available and preventative antibiotic treatment after a bite is generally not recommended. Avoidance and Reduction of Ticks To the extent practical,tick habitats should be avoided. In areas with significant tick infestation, consider stopping work and withdrawing from the area until adequate tick population control can be achieved. Remember,tick-borne pathogens present risk of serious illness! In areas where significant population density or infestation exists,tick reduction should be considered.Tick reduction can be achieved by disrupting tick habitats and/or direct population reduction through the use of tick-toxic pesticides(Damminix,Dursban, Sevin, etc.). Habitat disruption may include simple vegetative maintenance, such as removing leaf litter and trimming grass and brush. Tick populations can be reduced between 72 and 100%when leaf litter alone is removed. In more heavily infested areas,habitat disruption may include grubbing,tree trimming or removal,and pesticide application (Damminix, Dursban, Sevin, etc.). This approach is practical in smaller, localized areas or perimeter areas that require occasional access.Habitat controls are to be implemented with appropriate health and safety controls, in compliance with applicable environmental requirements, and may be best left to the property owner or tenant, or licensed pesticide vendor. Caution should be exercised when using chemical repellents or pesticides in or around areas where environmental or industrial media samples will be collected for analysis. Personal Protection After other prevention and controls are implemented, personal protection is still necessary in controlling exposure to ticks. Personal protection must include all of the following steps: • Wear light-colored clothing so ticks can be easily seen. Full-body new Tyvek (paper-like disposable coveralls)may also be used; • To prevent ticks from getting underneath clothing,tuck pant legs into socks or tape to boots; • Wear long-sleeved shirts, a hat, and high boots; • Apply DEET repellent to exposed skin or clothing per product label; • Apply permethrin repellent to the outside of boots and clothing before wearing,per product label; • Frequently check for ticks and remove from clothing; • At the end of the day search your entire body for ticks (particularly groin, armpits,neck and head) and shower; and • To prevent pathogen transmission through mucous membranes or broken/cut skin,wash or disinfect hands and/or wear surgical-style nitrile gloves anytime ticks are handled. Pregnant individuals and individuals using prescription medications should consult with their physician and/or pharmacists before using chemical repellents.Because human health effects may not be fully known, use of chemical repellents should be kept to a minimum frequency and quantity. Always follow manufacturers' use instructions and precautions. Wash hands after handling, applying, or removing LI SALEM engineering group. inc.