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• Community Health and Safety Plan RAINWATER CAR WASH,Manteca, California 95336 Page 12 May 30,2012 Condition Signs Symptoms Response Heat rash or Red rash on skin Intense itching and Increase fluid intake and observe prickly heat inflammation affected worker. Heat cramps Heavy sweating, lack Muscle spasms, and Increase fluid uptake and rest periods. of muscle coordination pain in hands,feet, or Closely observe affected worker for abdomen more serious symptoms. ' Heat exhaustion Heavy sweating; pale, Weakness, headache, Remove worker to a cool, shady area. cool, moist skin; lack of dizziness, nausea Administer fluids and allow worker to coordination, rest in cool area until fully recovered. fainting Increase rest periods and closely ' observe worker for additional signs of heat exhaustion. If symptoms of heat exhaustion recur, treat as above and release worker from the day's activities after he/she has fully recovered. Heat stroke Red, hot, dry skin; Sweating stops; Immediately contact emergency disorientation; nausea,dizziness and medical services by dialing 911. Only ' unconsciousness confusion; strong, certified first aid personnel should rapid pulse administer care. Remove the victim to a cool, shady location and observe for signs of shock. Attempt to comfort and ' cool the victim. The following procedures will be used to reduce the potential that workers will experience symptoms of heat ' stress: • Use administrative controls.Tasks will be scheduled to avoid heavy physical activity during the hottest period of the day,and work will be performed in the shade whenever possible.Additional workers will be used during hot periods and the pace of work reduced whenever possible. • Acclimatize the body. Workers will be allowed a period of adjustment to make heat exposure endurable. ' • Drink liquids to replace body water lost during sweating.Workers will be encouraged to drink at least 1 cup of fluid every 20 minutes.To promote such consumption,fluids(i.e.,water)will be located at or near where the work is being performed. ' • Implement a work/rest regimen.This regimen will be increased(i.e.,the frequency and duration of rest breaks)as needed to reduce overall heat exposure. • Wear appropriate clothing. Worker clothing should be light in weight and in color,loose-fitting where ' possible, and made of cotton or a synthetic fabric that allows perspiration to be wicked away from the skin to evaporate.Apply sunscreen to exposed skin as needed. ' 5.5.9 Underground and Overhead Utilities The location of underground pipes,electrical conductors, and water and sewer lines must be determined before intrusive soil work is performed. Lines must be de-energized,blocked out,or blinded where feasible. Work is not ' permitted within 15 feet of any high-voltage overhead power line.Equipment with articulated upright booms or masts will not be permitted to pass within 20 feet of an overhead utility line while the boom is in the upright position. ' Ame Adim �R ASsoc�a4es.Onc.