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13.6 Surface and Equipment Contamination <br /> Contact with contaminated surfaces, or surfaces suspected of being contaminated, <br /> should be avoided. This includes walking through, kneeling or placing equipment in <br /> puddles, mud, discolored surfaces, or on drums and other containers. Eating, <br /> smoking, drinking and/or the application of cosmetics is prohibited on this site in the <br /> immediate work area. This reduces the likelihood of contamination by ingestion. <br /> 13.7 Exposure - Heat Stress <br /> Since climatic changes cannot be avoided, work schedules will be adjusted to provide <br /> time intervals for intake of juices, juice products and water in an area free from <br /> contamination and in quantity appropriate for fluid replacement. <br /> Heat stress may occur even in moderate temperature areas and may present any or all <br /> of the following: <br /> Heat Rash: Result of continuous exposure to heat, humid air and chafing <br /> clothes. Heat rash is uncomfortable and decreases the ability to tolerate heat. <br /> Heat Cramps: Result of the inadequate replacement of body electrolytes lost <br /> through perspiration. Signs include severe spasms and pain in the extremities <br /> and abdomen. <br /> Heat Exhaustion: Result of increased stress on the vital organs of the body in <br /> the effort to meet the body's cooling demands. Signs include the following: <br /> shallow breathing; pale, cool moist skin; profuse sweating; dizziness. <br /> Heat Stroke: Result of overworked cooling system. Heat stroke is the most <br /> serious form of heat stress. Body surfaces must be cooled and medical help <br /> must be obtained immediately to prevent severe injury and/or death. Signs <br /> include the following: red, hot dry skin; absence of perspiration; nausea; <br /> dizziness and confusion; strong, rapid pulse. This can lead to coma and death. <br /> 13.8 Heat Stress Prevention <br /> A. Replace body fluids (water and electrolytes) lost through perspiration. <br /> Solutions may include a 0.1% salt and water solution or commercial mixes <br /> such as Gatorade and Squench. <br /> B. Administer cooling devices to aid the natural body ventilation. Cooling occurs <br /> through evaporation of perspiration and limited body contact with heat- <br /> absorbing protective clothing. Utilize fans and air conditioners to assist in <br /> evaporation. Long, cotton underwear is suggested to absorb perspiration and <br /> limit any contact with heat-absorbing protective clothing (i.e., coated Tyvek- <br /> suits). <br /> CRC Environmental Risk Management,Inc. Project No.2100-217-2 <br /> American Savings Bank 150 West 10th Street <br /> February 15, 1995 25 Tracy,California <br />