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0 Community Health and Safety Plan ' RAINWATER CAR WASH,Manteca, California 95336 Page I1 May 30,2012 ' explosive or flammable environment,and only non-sparking,explosion-proof equipment will be used. In addition, safe practices will be followed when performing any task that might result in the agitation or release of chemicals. Open flame or tobacco smoking will be strictly prohibited at the sites.All flammable liquids will be stored in approved containers and the quantities will be limited to one-day use. If the four-gas instrument exceeds 10%of the LEL,all site activities will cease, equipment will be shut down,and site personnel will be evacuated. In the event of a fire,work will cease,the area will be evacuated,and the local ' fire response team will be notified immediately.Only trained,experienced firefighters will be allowed to extinguish substantial fires at the sites. Site personnel will not attempt to fight fires,unless properly trained and equipped to do so.At least one fully charged ABC dry chemical fire extinguisher will be readily available for use ' during all scheduled activities at the sites. 5.5.5 Slips, Trips, and Falls ' These types of hazard result from unlevel or slippery surfaces,high-risk positioning, and the presence of hard-to- see objects(e.g., rope,cords,cables,aboveground piping,hills etc.)in areas where workers walk. Appropriate warning signs will be posted wherever this danger has been identified. Workers will take extra caution while working on steep slopes and in high-risk positions. 5.5.6 Illumination If work activities occur before sunrise or after sunset,adequate lighting will be provided in each work area to meet the requirements of Title 8 CCR section 5192(m). ' 5.5.7 Cold Stress Workers performing activities during winter and spring months may encounter conditions such as extremely cold ' temperatures, snow and ice,which can make field activities difficult.Adequate cold weather gear,especially head and footwear,will be required under these conditions. Workers should be aware of signs and symptoms of hypothermia and frostbite,as well as first aid for these conditions. These signs and symptoms are summarized in ' the table below. Condition Signs Symptoms Response Hypothermia Confusion, slurred Sleepiness, confusion, Remove subject to warm area, such as speech, slow warm feeling truck cab; give warm fluids; warm body movement core as rapidly as possible; remove outer clothing and wrap torso in ' blankets with hot water bottle or other heat source. Get medical attention immediately. ' Frostbite Reddish area on skin, Numbness or lack of Place affected extremity in warm, not frozen skin feeling on exposed hot,water or wrap in warm towels. Get skin medical attention. ' 5.5.8 Heat Stress Heat stress and associated complications can be the most prevalent health hazard at many sites,especially when ' PPE is used. Workers in PPE may experience varying degrees of heat stress if precautions are not taken. It is important to remember that individuals react to heat in different ways. Workers should be aware of signs and symptoms of heat-related illnesses,as well as first aid for these conditions.These signs and symptoms are ' summarized in the table. /►1 Ami Adini ��ii&Associates 0�c.