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29 • The HSO will evaluate appropriate control measures and work practices for employees who have experienced a standard threshold shift (STS) in their hearing. • Hearing protection will be maintained clean and reliable and inspected before and after use to identify any deterioration or damage. Damaged or deteriorated hearing protection will be repaired or discarded. • In work areas where actual or potential high noise levels are present at any time, hearing protection must be worn by employees working or walking through the area. • Areas where tasks requiring hearing protection are taking place may become hearing protection-required areas as long as that specific task is taking place. • High noise areas requiring hearing protection should be posted, or employees must be informed of the requirements in an equivalent manner, and a copy of the OSHA standard 29 CFR 1910.95 shall be posted in the workplace. Employees must be trained in the proper use of required hearing protection. 4.2.12 IONIZING RADIATION Intentionally Left Blank 4.2.13 NON-IONIZING RADIATION Currently, the only source of non-ionizing radiation identified as part of this scope of work is ultraviolet light (sunlight). Should another source be identified, an addendum to this HASP will be issued and discussed as part of the daily tailgate meetings and any applicable Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA). Health effects regarding ultraviolet (UV) radiation are confined to the skin and eyes. Overexposure can result in many skin conditions, including erythema (redness or sunburn), photoallergic (skin rash), phototoxicity (extreme sunburn acquired during short exposures to UV radiation while on certain medications), premature skin aging, and numerous types of skin cancer. Implement the following controls to avoid sunburn. Limit Exposure Time • Rotate staff so the same personnel are not exposed all the time. • Limit exposure time when UV radiation is at peak levels (approximately 2 hours before and after the sun is at its highest point in the sky). • Avoid exposure to the sun or take extra precautions when the UV index rating is high. • Reference UV Index using a mobile device.