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Health and Safety Plan for Delineation and Destruction of Well B-1 Workers should be aware of signs and symptoms of hypothermia and frostbite, as well as first aid for these conditions. Although extreme cold weather conditions are not expected or likely, workers should be aware of several basic cold weather medical conditions, as well as first aid treatments for such conditions. Should cold temperatures be encountered, workers shall wear appropriate garments, especially head and foot protection. Hypothermia Symptoms and Signs Response • Shivering,exhaustion Move worker to a warm,dry area. Remove any wet clothing. • Confusion,fumbling hands Warm the center of the body first then move outward. If the • Memory loss,slurred speech worker is conscious,administer warm beverages.Seek • Drowsiness immediate medical attention. • Pale and cold skin • Slowed breathing or heart rate • Slowing of pace,drowsiness,fatigue • Stumbling • Irrationality, poor judgment • Hallucinations • Blueness of skin • Dilation of pupils • Decreased heart and respiration Frostbite Symptoms and Signs Response • White or grayish-yellow skin area Move worker to a warm,dry area. Do not allow the worker to • Skin that feels unusually firm or waxy walk on or use parts of the body that may be frostbitten. • Numbness Immerse the affected area in warm water or warm with body heat.Seek immediate medical attention. Lightning/Thunder Storms In the event of thunderstorm, field operations will cease at the first sign of a thunderstorm and will not commence until 30 minutes have passed since the last occurrence of lightning or thunder. Field personnel will adhere to the following precautions. • Get inside a permanent building structure (with a roof, floors, and walls) or fully enclosed metal vehicle with the windows rolled up. • While in a building, stay away from windows and avoid contact with electrical systems. 10275-4 D U D E K 15 June 2017