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Health and Safety Plan July 18, 1994 <br /> Law/Crandall Project Golden Final <br /> • Drilling rig will be operated only by a trained, fully-qualified, licensed <br /> operator. <br /> • Prior to drilling activities, the drilling rig will be inspected in accordance <br /> with Cal-OSHA and manufacturers requirements. <br /> • Drilling rig will be operated in accordance with manufacturers <br /> specifications and applicable Cal-OSHA regulations. <br /> • Drilling tools will be kept in their proper place. <br /> • Appropriate fire extinguishers will be readily available for use. <br /> 4.2 Heat Stress <br /> There is a potential for ambient temperatures and the use of personal protective equipment to create <br /> heat stress illness during the limited subsurface soil assessment activities. <br /> 4.2.1 Heat Stress Illnesses <br /> Several heat stress illnesses can result from an overexposure to heat. These are: <br /> • Heat stroke - a life threatening illness in which the victim's body <br /> temperature control mechanisms stop working. Body temperature can rise <br /> quickly to levels that can cause comma, brain damage and death. <br /> Immediate action is required <br /> • Heat exhaustion - a slightly less dangerous illness in which excessive <br /> electrolytes and body fluids are lost. This fluid loss causes decreased <br /> blood flow in vital organs, resulting in a form of shock. In addition, the <br /> sweat usually can not evaporate properly due to high humidity, use of <br /> protective clothing. <br /> • Heat cramps - muscular spasms in the extremities or stomach due to loss <br /> of electrolytes and water through excessive sweating. These cramps <br /> usually involve the abdomen and legs or arms and typically occur several <br /> hours after physical exertion has stopped. <br /> • Heat rash - also known as "pfickly heat rash" is a skin rash that occurs <br /> from excessive moisture and damp and chaffing clothes. <br /> 6 <br />