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Heat Rash: Hot, humid conditions, red dermatitis. <br /> Heat Cramps: Painful spasms in skeletal muscles and pain in extremities and <br /> abdomen caused by profuse sweating and water replacement <br /> without adequate salt or electrolyte replacement. Larger muscle <br /> groups that are fatigued from use are usually most susceptible. <br /> Heat Exhaustion: Characterized by extreme weakness or fatigue, dizziness, nausea, <br /> and headache. The skin is clammy and moist, complexion pale or <br /> flushed, and body temperature normal or slightly higher than <br /> normal. In serious cases, a person may vomit or lose <br /> consciousness. Treatment is rest in a cool place (do not chill) and <br /> replacement of body water lost by perspiration. Severe cases may <br /> require care for several days. There are no permanent effects. <br /> Heat Stroke: Most severe form of heat stress; mortality rate is 50%. Very <br /> serious condition caused by a breakdown of the body's heat <br /> regulation mechanism. Signs and symptoms include: Red, hot, <br /> dry skin, and body temperature of 105 degrees Fahrenheit or <br /> higher. No perspiration,but nausea, dizziness, confusion, or <br /> convulsions may occur. Quick treatment is necessary. Body heat <br /> should be reduced artificially, but not to rapidly,by soaking the <br /> person's clothes with water and fanning them. Alternatively, <br /> remove as much clothing as possible; wrap injured person in a <br /> sheet soaked in water and fan vigorously; treat for shock. <br /> C: Risk Assessment Summary <br /> It is not anticipated that there will be any significant or major potential source of <br /> exposures due to the scope of work to be followed on this project. The potential of any <br /> increased risk of exposure on other workers or surrounding community is minimal. The <br /> basic potential exposure would originate from airborne dusts, or vapors during <br /> excavation. Due to this potential, Allwaste Transportation& Remediation, Inc. will have <br /> the equipment on site to provide for dust control during the excavation activities. Dust <br /> control will be maintained through the use of available on site water. Allwaste <br /> Transportation& Remediation, Inc will visually monitor the levels of airborne dusts. If <br /> any dust is noted, additional water will be added to further control the airborne dusts. <br /> SECTION 4.0 <br /> HEALTH AND SAFETY FIELD IMPLEMENTATION <br /> A: PPE <br /> 1. Introduction <br />