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Indications of heat stress include: <br />o Sweating <br />o Pale moist skin <br />o Complaints of dizziness <br />o Pain or muscle spasm <br />Personnel monitoring is recommended above 80 degrees Fahrenheit (i.e., heart rate, oral temperature, body <br />weight loss, blood pressure etc.). Use NIOSH guidelines for monitoring intervals. <br />The following climatic conditions may warrant site closure: <br />o Wind velocity above 15 miles per hour if dust control is not feasible <br />o Excessive heat <br />The physical hazards expected to be encountered during work activities are listed below as: <br />slipping, tripping, falling, strains, lifting, cuts, bruises, puncture wounds, pinch points <br />from heavy equipment, falling objects and splinters. <br />Exposure to these hazards will be minimized by using safe work practices and personnel <br />protective equipment such as steel toe, steel shank boots, etc. Other physical hazards due to <br />nature of work are as stated above from lifting and excavation of tank using heavy equipment. <br />Injuries can be minimized by using safe lifting practices including buddy system for objects <br />greater than 60 pounds. Additionally all lifting should follow proper use of legs when raising <br />objects to prevent stressing back. Excavation site shall be clearly marked with barricades and <br />caution tape, only authorized personnel will be allowed in the area. Excavated soil will not be <br />stockpiled closer than 4' from the excavation lip. All soil excavated will be placed upon and <br />covered by plastic. Workers may not enter excavation except to access top of tank for <br />removal operation. <br />Level D protective gear will be used on site. The proper equipment for this level includes: <br />1. Gloves <br />2. Hard hat <br />3. Boots - inner, steel -toed and shank, leather <br />4. Protective coveralls over work pants with long or short sleeve shirt underneath <br />5. Safety glasses or safety goggles <br />6. Ear plugs <br />