Laserfiche WebLink
Page 8 of 23 Standard Operating Procedures <br /> Health and Safety Plans <br /> • fatigue and weakness, <br /> • dizziness, and <br /> • elevated body temperature <br /> First aid treatment includes cooling the victim, elevating the feet, and replacing fluids. If the <br /> individual is not better within 30 minutes and the temperature has not decreased, the individual <br /> should be transported to the hospital for medical attention <br /> Heat stroke occurs when an individual is exposed to excessive heat and stops sweating This <br /> condition is classified as a MEDICAL EMERGENCY, requiring immediate cooling of the <br /> victim and transport to a medical facility. The signs and symptoms of heat stroke are as <br /> follows <br /> • dry, hot, red skin, <br /> • body temperature approaching or above 105°F, <br /> • large (dilated) pupils; and <br /> • loss of consciousness - the individual may go into a coma <br /> First aid treatment requires immediate cooling and transportation to a medical facility. <br /> Heat stress is a significant hazard if any type of protective equipment (semipermeable or <br /> impermeable) which prevents evaporative cooling is worn in hot weather environments Local <br /> weather conditions may require restricted work schedules in order to adequately protect <br /> personnel The use of work/rest cycles (including working in the cooler periods of the day or <br /> evening) and training on the signs and symptoms of heat stress should help prevent heat-related <br /> illnesses from occurring <br /> 6.2 Noise <br /> Noise 1s a potential hazard associated with the operation of heavy equipment, power tools, <br /> pumps, and generators. High noise operations will be evaluated at the discretion of the SHSM <br /> Personnel with 8-hour time-weighted-average exposures exceeding 85 dBA must be included in <br /> a hearing conservation program in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.95 <br /> ROUX ASSOCIATES HASP 4193 3425 Tracy Boulevard <br /> Tracy,Calrforrua <br />