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Project No.4-419-0381 August 29,2019 Page No.22 their employer. This standard practice instruction establishes uniform requirements to ensure that procedures to limit the spread of such hazards are implemented, evaluated, and that the proper hazard information is transmitted to all affected workers. Engineering and work practice controls shall be used to eliminate or minimize employee exposure. Where occupational exposure remains after institution of these controls,personal protective equipment shall also be used.Engineering controls shall be examined and maintained or replaced on a regular schedule to ensure their effectiveness. This schedule will be posted and documented. SALEM will provide hand-washing facilities that are readily accessible to employees. When provision of hand-washing facilities is not feasible, this employer shall provide an appropriate hand cleanser in conjunction with clean cloth/paper towels or antiseptic towelette. When antiseptic cleansers or towelette are used, hands shall be washed with soap and running water as soon as feasible. Also, employees shall wash their hands immediately or as soon as feasible after removal of gloves or other personal protective equipment. Employees will wash their hands and any other skin with soap and water, or flush mucous membranes with water immediately or as soon as feasible following contact of such body areas with blood or other potentially infectious materials. 3.3.8.10 Spiders Only a few spiders are dangerous to humans. The black widow (Lactrodectus mactans) is known for the red hour glass marking on its underside. Spiders prefer warmer climates and dark dry places where flies are plentiful. For these reasons,they often live in outdoor toilets. If possible, it is best to capture the spider for identification. Bites from spiders may feel like a pinprick and may not even be noticed,but within hours, swelling at the site and breathing problems may occur. Emergency help should be immediately sought.A cloth dampened with cold water or filled with ice may be applied to the bite while awaiting help. 3.4 Dust Hazards During site activities, engineering and administrative controls will be implemented to minimize the levels of airborne dusts in the atmosphere. Airborne dusts can be reduced by suppression, dilution, and on site work practices. The extent of site dust emissions will be controlled and monitored in order to comply with the Air Quality Management District rules. The subcontractor should take every reasonable precaution to minimize emissions during all field activities. During site activities the work area should be kept damp to minimize airborne concentrations of dust. If water is used for dust control it may be mixed with a dust-allaying agent or hygroscopic salt to reduce the amount of evaporation.Water usage shall not result in creating mud,run off, or ponding water. When high dust levels are present employees should wear MSHA/OSHA approved respirators with HEPA filters. Inhaled dust may cause irritation of the nose and throat. Respiratory irritation may be experienced as coughing, difficulty in breathing, and/or nasal discharge. Overexposure to dust may aggravate existing respiratory conditions such as asthma,bronchitis, and inflammatory or fiber optic respirator disease. 3.5 Personal Hygiene Field team personnel should conduct the following to ensure that contaminants will not remain in contact with their bodies: SALEM engineering group. inc.