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LFR Levine-Fricke <br /> Operation of equipment at the Site for the activities outlined in Section 3 poses <br /> potential physical hazards. The following precautions should be observed whenever <br /> heavy equipment is in use: <br /> • PPE, including steel-toed boots, safety glasses, and hard hats, must be worn. <br /> ® Personnel must be aware of the location and operation of heavy equipment and take <br /> precautions to avoid getting in the way of its operation. Workers must never <br /> assume that the equipment operator sees them; eye contact and hand signals should <br /> be used to inform the operator of intent. <br /> • Traffic safety vests are required for personnel working near mobile heavy <br /> equipment or near high traffic areas. <br /> Personnel should not walk directly in back of, or to the side of, heavy equipment <br /> without the operator's knowledge. <br /> • Nonessential personnel will be kept out of the work area. <br /> 6.3 Heat Stress <br /> Adverse climate conditions, primarily heat, are important considerations in planning <br /> and conducting site operations. Heat-related illnesses range from heat fatigue to heat <br /> stroke, with heat stroke being the most serious condition. The effects of ambient <br /> temperature can cause physical discomfort, loss of efficiency, and personal injury, and <br /> can increase the probability of accidents. In particular, protective clothing that <br /> decreases the body's ventilation can be an important factor leading to heat-related <br /> illnesses. <br /> To reduce the possibility of heat-related illness, workers should drink plenty of fluids <br /> and establish a work schedule that will provide sufficient rest periods for cooling <br /> down. Personnel shall maintain an adequate supply of non-caffeinated drinking fluids <br /> on site for personal hydration. Workers should be aware of signs and symptoms of <br /> heat-related illnesses, as well as first aid for these conditions. These are summarized in <br /> the table below. <br /> Condition Signs Symptoms Response <br /> Heat Rash or Prickly Red rash on skin. Intense itching Increase fluid intake and observe <br /> Heat and affected worker. <br /> inflammation. <br /> Heat Cramps Heavy sweating, Muscle spasms, Increase fluid uptake and rest <br /> lack of muscle and pain in periods. Closely observe affected <br /> coordination. hands, feet, or worker for more serious <br /> abdomen. symptoms. <br /> HSP-TnryTimFim-GWSanV1ing jah Page 7 <br />