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PES Environmental, Inc. Condition Signs and Symptoms Hypothemia - A condition Vague, slow, slurred speech, impaired judgment, when a person's body loses forgetfulness, memory lapses, drowsiness, inability to use heat faster than it can be the hands. produced. Frostbite - A condition Loss of the sensation of touch, pressure, and pain in the where a part of the body is affected part of the body. This may occur without frozen. awareness of any numbness. Just before freezing, the skin becomes bright red and at freezing, small patches of white appear on the skin. When weather conditions are cold, wet, and windy, the following precautions will be instituted: • Field personnel should wear layered clothing. Mittens, heavy socks, hats, jackets/vests, long underwear, glove liners or other suitable clothing should be worn when air temperatures fall below 40°F. Chemical protective clothing will be worn over the warm garments when protective clothing is required by the field operations; • At temperatures below 30°F, temperature insulating suits and gloves should be considered; • Protective outerwear should be used to prevent wetting of work shoes and feet, when appropriate; • Additional clothing worn in layers allows gradual removal as work activities generate metabolic heat; • At temperatures below 35°F, raingear should be worn if an employee could become wet on the job; • At temperatures below 35°F, employees shall be provided with warm (65°F or above) break areas. If appropriate, space heaters will be provided to warm hand and feet; • Hot liquids such as soups and warm drinks should be consumed during break periods. Caffeine beverages should be limited due to attendant diuretic and circulatory effects; • A buddy system shall be practiced at all times. An employee that is observed shivering or showing signs of frostbite shall leave the cold area immediately; • Work should be arranged to avoid sitting or standing for long periods; and • All employees, who work in cold areas should be trained in the following subjects: 148400101H002.doc 6