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SITE-SPECIFIC HEALTH AND SAFETY PLAN FOR WELL INSTALLATIONS <br />Other Site Hazards <br />May 4, 2017 <br />Look for insects flying in and out of openings such as a crack in the wall, an open pipe <br />end, or a well vault lid. <br />Be cautious of tall grass as some bees build their hives at ground level. <br />Be cautious of pointed structures, especially in barns, storage sheds, and outbuildings as <br />bees often build hives in those structures. <br />Avoid wearing citrus or floral aftershaves or perfumes as bees/wasps may be attracted <br />to these odors. <br />Wear light colored clothing as insects are generally attracted to dark colors. <br />Fill in cracks or crevices and close open ends of pipes when bees/wasps are not around. <br />Leave the area as quickly as possibly if a nest has been disturbed. Do not retrieve <br />nearby belongings. Do not stand still. Do not try to fight them. <br />If stung by a bee or wasp, wash the area with soap and water, and use Benadryl from the First <br />Aid kit. If you have been stung over 15 times or are having symptoms other than pain and <br />swelling, seek emergency medical assistance immediately. Staff that are allergic will carry an <br />EpiPen® as prescribed by a doctor. <br />5.3.2 Spiders <br />Spider Bites <br /> <br />It's estimated that wherever we go we are never more than <br />a few feet away from a spider. There are more than 500 <br />different kinds of spiders in Illinois, living in a variety of <br />habitats. Yet only a few species are frequently found indoors. <br />A few others are pen-domestic -- encountered on and <br />around the exteriors of structures, into which they <br />occasionally wander. <br />Most spiders are harmless, one exception is the brown recluse <br />(or violin) spider. If you are bitten: <br />Wash the area carefully with soap and water. Do this two to three times a day until <br />skin is healed. <br />Apply cool compresses. <br />Give acetaminophen (Tylenol®) for pain. <br />To protect against infection, apply an antibiotic ointment and keep hands washed. <br />If you have any reason to suspect a bite from a black widow or brown recluse spider, <br />apply ice to the bite site and head for the emergency room. Symptoms include: <br />A deep blue or purple area around the bite, surrounded by a whitish ring and <br />a large outer red ring <br />Body rash <br />Muscle spasms, tightness, and stiffness <br />Abdominal pain <br />Headache or fever <br />General feeling of sickness <br />Lack of appetite <br />Joint pain <br />27