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Health and Safety Plan for <br /> Delineation and Destruction of Well B-1 <br /> caused by protective clothing is an important consideration. Heat-related illnesses commonly <br /> consist of heat stroke and heat exhaustion. In particular, protective clothing that decreases the <br /> body's ventilation can be an important factor leading to heat-related illnesses. <br /> To reduce the possibility of heat-related illness, workers should drink plenty of fluids and <br /> establish a work schedule that will provide sufficient rest periods for cooling down. Personnel <br /> shall maintain an adequate supply of non-caffeinated drinking fluids onsite for personal <br /> hydration. Workers should be aware of signs and symptoms of heat-related illnesses, as well as <br /> first aid for these conditions. These are summarized in the table below. <br /> Heat Stroke <br /> Symptoms and Signs Response <br /> • Confusion Immediately contact emergency medical services. Move the <br /> • Dry, hot,flushed skin(no perspiration) victim to a cool,shady location.Cool the victim by <br /> • Headache administering small amounts of cool water(if conscious), <br /> • <br /> Fast pulse loosening clothing,and placing cool compresses at locations <br /> where major arteries occur close to the body surface(neck, <br /> • Body temperature of 103° F or greater underarms,and groin areas).Carefully follow instructions <br /> • Nausea given by emergency medical services until help arrives. <br /> • Dizziness <br /> • Unconsciousness <br /> Heat Exhaustion <br /> Symptoms and Signs Response <br /> • Heavy sweating Move worker to a cool,shady area.Administer cool beverages <br /> • Paleness and allow the worker to rest until fully recovered. Increase rest <br /> • Muscle cramps periods and encourage the donning of lightweight clothing. <br /> • Tiredness <br /> • Weakness <br /> • Dizziness <br /> • Headache <br /> • Nausea or vomiting <br /> • Fainting <br /> Cold Stress <br /> Workers performing activities during winter and spring months may encounter extremely cold <br /> temperatures, as well as conditions of snow and ice, making activities in the field difficult. <br /> Adequate cold weather gear, especially head and footwear, is required under these conditions. <br /> 10275-4 <br /> D U D E K 14 June 2017 <br />