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15 . <br /> Heat Stroke (aka sun stoke) <br /> Signs and symptoms: <br /> • HOT, DRY SKIN to the touch; REDDISH coloring <br /> • Body temperature >105 degrees Fahrenheit (F) <br /> • No sweating <br /> i <br /> • Mental confusion <br /> • Deep, rapid breathing that sounds like snoring progressing to shallow, weak <br /> breathing <br /> • Headache, dizziness, nausea, vomiting or weakness <br /> • Dry mouth <br /> • Convulsions, muscular twitching, sudden collapse, possible unconsciousness <br /> Treatment: <br /> • i <br /> COOL the victim RAPIDLY using whatever means , are available, including: <br /> shade; opening up and/or removing the clothing; soak clothing/skin with water; <br /> provide fanning/air movement; placing victim in vehicle using vehicle air <br /> conditioning on maximum. <br /> • DO NOT GIVE DRINKING WATER TO VICTIM <br /> • <br /> Transport the victim to the emergency room or call for emergency help; no <br /> p g_y g Y p <br /> exceptions for heat stroke victim. <br /> Training Requirements <br /> All Brown and Caldwell field personnel on site have completed a 40-hour classroom <br /> training session and 24 hours of supervised field work. Each aspect of the training meets <br /> the requirements of 29CFR 1910.120(e). There are no project-specific training <br /> requirements for this project. <br /> Personal Protective Equipment <br /> While working on site, field personnel will wear hardhats, steel toe boots, PVC <br /> disposable gloves (liner), and work clothes_ <br /> Environmental Monitoring Plan <br /> Environmental monitoring will not be necessary for this project. <br /> } <br /> i <br /> i <br />