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PES Environmental, Inc. <br /> — Proper first aid treatment for cold stress; <br /> — Proper clothing practices; <br /> — Proper eating and drinking habits; <br /> — Recognition of impending adverse health effects due to cold; <br /> — Safe work practices. <br /> 4.6 Sunburn <br /> Sunburn is caused by overexposure to ultraviolet light (sunshine). The symptoms of exposure <br /> are not usually apparent until two to four hours after the exposure ceases. Depending upon <br /> the severity of the exposure, the symptoms can range from reddening of the skin, accompanied <br /> by mild discomfort, to painful deep burns and blisters. Although light-haired, fair-skinned, <br /> blue-eyed personnel are at the greatest risk of sunburn, all complexion types can develop <br /> sunburn. <br /> The physical hazard of sunburn can be controlled by: (1) providing a shady rest area; <br /> (2) wearing appropriate clothing (long pants and tee shirts, i.e. no tank tops); (3) (wearing <br /> sunscreen with an appropriate protection factor, as appropriate; and (4) working in shifts. <br /> 4.7 Heavy Equipment Operation <br /> The contractor is responsible for all personnel associated with heavy equipment operation. <br /> Equipment operators should maintain a constant awareness of their surroundings and associated <br /> hazards. Constant visual or verbal contact between the equipment operators and laborers <br /> will facilitate such awareness. When operating heavy equipment near an embankment, a <br /> spotter shall be present at all times to observe the soil behavior on which the unit is situated. <br /> All heavy equipment shall be equipped with a roll over protection structure (ROPS) and seat <br /> belts. Operators shall use seat belts at all times when in the cab of operating equipment. <br /> All personnel will wear high visibility safety vests and hearing protection if appropriate. <br /> 4.8 Slip/Trip/Fall Hazards <br /> Prevention of slips/trips and fall hazards can be reduced to a minimum if employees use <br /> caution when working on slick, uneven or unsteady surfaces. The risk of injury will be <br /> minimized by implementing proper site control measures such as daily safety meetings, <br /> proper footwear and by keeping the work area free of obstructions. <br /> 4.9 Lifting Hazards <br /> Field operations often require that heavy physical labor tasks be performed. All employees <br /> will be instructed by the SSHO and contractor in proper lifting techniques through safety <br /> meetings and demonstration. Additionally, employees will be instructed to not attempt to <br /> lift objects heavier than 60 pounds without mechanical assistance or the assistance of a fellow <br /> worker. <br /> 148400101H002.doc 7 <br />