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SITE-SPECIFIC HEALTH AND SAFETY PLAN FOR WELL INSTALLATIONS <br />Other Site Hazards <br />May 4, 2017 <br />Walk carefully on snowy or icy surfaces. <br />Avoid overexertion, which can bring on a heart attack. <br />Keep dry. Change wet clothing frequently to prevent a loss of body heat. Wet clothing <br />loses all of its insulating value and transmits heat rapidly. <br />Watch for signs of frostbite. These include loss of feeling and white or pale appearance in <br />extremities such as fingers, toes, ear lobes, and the tip of the nose. If symptoms are <br />detected, seek shelter and call for medical help immediately. <br />Watch for signs of hypothermia. These include uncontrollable shivering, memory loss, <br />disorientation, incoherence, slurred speech, drowsiness, and apparent exhaustion. If <br />symptoms of hypothermia are detected, get the victim to a warm location, remove wet <br />clothing, warm the center of the body first and give warm, non-alcoholic beverages if <br />the victim is conscious. Get medical help as soon as possible. <br />Drive only if it is absolutely necessary. If you must drive: travel in the day; don't travel <br />alone; keep others informed of your schedule; stay on main roads and avoid back road <br />shortcuts. <br />Let someone know your destination, your route, and when you expect to arrive. If your <br />car gets stuck along the way, help can be sent along your predetermined route. <br />Earthquakes <br />Earthquakes can last just a few seconds or as long as several minutes. Safety precautions <br />include (as amended from http://safety.lovetoknow.com/Earthouake Safety Precautions): <br />Before an earthquake: <br />Know the emergency meeting location at the site. <br />During an earthquake: <br />If indoors, immediately seek a safe location such as in a doorway, beneath a <br />table or desk, or along an interior wall away from windows or hazardous objects. <br />Cover the back of your head and your eyes to minimize injury from flying debris <br />Do not take elevators during an earthquake. <br />If outdoors, stay in open areas away from buildings, power lines, trees, and other <br />potential hazards. <br />If driving, stop quickly but safely and stay in the vehicle. Do not stop near power <br />lines, bridges, overpasses, or other potentially dangerous locations. <br />Stay calm and brace yourself to keep your balance. Sit if possible. <br />After an earthquake: <br />Be prepared for aftershocks, which may be stronger than the initial jolt. <br />Administer First Aid and summon emergency assistance if necessary. <br />Wear PPE (boots, gloves) to avoid getting cut by debris. <br />Keep phone lines clear for emergency use. <br />24