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GErz� <br /> • GENESIS ENGINEERING 8 REDEVELOPMENT <br /> 3.3.7 Thermal Stress <br /> Adverse climate conditions are an important consideration in planning and conducting Site <br /> operations. The effects of ambient temperature can cause physical discomfort, personal injury, <br /> and increase the probability of accidents. In addition, heat stress due to lack of body ventilation <br /> caused by protective clothing is an important consideration. Heat-related illnesses commonly <br /> consist of heat stroke and heat exhaustion. <br /> The symptoms of heat stroke include: <br /> • Sudden onset <br /> • Change in behavior <br /> • Confusion <br /> • Dry, hot, and flushed skin <br /> • Dilated pupils <br /> • Fast pulse rate <br /> • Body temperature reaching 1050 or more <br /> • Deep breathing later followed by shallow breathing <br /> • The symptoms of heat exhaustion include: <br /> • Weak pulse <br /> • General weakness and fatigue <br /> • Rapid shallow breathing <br /> • Cold,pale, clammy skin <br /> • Nausea or headache <br /> • Profuse perspiration <br /> • Unconsciousness <br /> • Appearance of having fainted <br /> Heat-stress monitoring will be conducted if air temperatures exceed 90° F. The initial work <br /> period will be set at 2 hours. Each worker will check his/her pulse at the wrist for 30 seconds <br /> early in each rest period. If the pulse rate exceeds 110 beats per minute,the next work period <br /> will be shortened by one-third. <br /> One or more of the following precautions will reduce the risk of heat stress on the Site: <br /> • <br /> Health and Safety Plan 6 of 15 <br /> DePaoli Property <br /> February 2012 <br />