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SITE-SPECIFIC HEALTH AND SAFETY PLAN FOR PHASE II ENVIRONMENTAL SITE ASSESSMENT Other Site Hazards July 7, 2023 5.0 OTHER SITE HAZARDS 5.1 PHYSICAL HAZARDS Physical hazards may include uneven terrain, sharp debris, electrical fencing, holes, noise, etc. The most likely physical hazards at the site are uneven terrain (curbs and gutters) and sharp debris. To protect yourself, look before you step and wear proper PPE for the task being performed. 5.2 WEATHER AND NATURAL DISASTERS Hazards associated with weather and natural disasters may include, but are not limited to, effects of extreme heat (heat exhaustion, heat stroke), effects of extreme cold (hypothermia, frostbite), high winds, heavy rain, lightning, heavy snow, ice, earthquakes, landslides, flooding, etc. The most likely hazards at the site are effects of extreme heat (heat exhaustion, heat stroke) and earthquakes. When temperatures are expected to be above 80°F in California, all employees must follow the Heat Illness Prevention Plan (Stantec SWP 113C) provided in Appendix C. For additional information on heat stress, refer to Stantec SWP 113- Heat Stress (available on Stannet). To protect yourself from heat, perform the heaviest work at the coolest part of the day; drink plenty of cool water; wear light, loose-fitting, breathable clothing; and take frequent, short breaks in the shade. Certain medications, having a previous heat-related illness, and wearing PPE such as a respirator or protective suit can put you at increased risk. Heat Exhaustion "eat Stroke—A Medical Emergency What are the symptoms? What are the symptoms? HEADACHES; DIZZINESS OR LIGHTHEADEDNESS; DAY. PALE SKIN WITH NO SWEATING: HOT RED SKIN WEAKNESS; MOOD E INABILITY SUCH AS IRRITABILITY,STRAIGH THAT LOOKS SUNBURNED; MOOD CHANGES SUCH CONFUSION. OR THE INABILITY TO THINK STRAIGHT; AS IRRITABILITY. CONFUSION. OR THE INABILITY TO UPSET STOMACH; VOMITING; DECREASED OR DARK- THINK STRAIGHT; SEIZURES OR FITS; AND PALE,, CLAMMY AMMY SKIN COLORED URINE; FAINTING OR PASSING OUT AND UNCONCIOUSNESS WITH NO RESPONSE PA What should you do? What should you do? -Act immediately. If not treated, heat exhaustion may advance - Call 911 for emergency help immediately. to heat stroke or death. - Move the victim to a cool, shaded area. Don'( leave the -Move the victim to a cool, shaded area to rest. Don't leave person alone. Lay the victim on his or her back. Move any the person alone. if symptoms include dizziness or nearby objects away from the person if symptoms include iightheadedness. lay the victim on his or her back and raise seizures or fits. If symptoms include nausea or upset the legs 6 to 8 inches. If symptoms include nausea or upset stomach, lay the victim on his or her side. stomach, lay the victim on his or her side. - Loosen and remove any heavy clothing. -Loosen and remove any heavy clothing. - Have the person drink cool water (about a cup every -Have the person drink cool water (about a cup every 15 minutes) if alert enough to drink something, unless sick 15 minutes) unless sick to the stomach. to the stomach. -Cool the person's body by fanning and spraying with a cool - Cool the person's body by fanning and spraying with a cool mist of water or applying a wet cloth to the person's skin. mist of water or wiping the victim with a wet cloth or covering him or her with a wet sheet. in a few mininutes.tes.-Call fell F emergency help if the person does not feel better - Place ice packs under the armpits and groin area. (3 Stantec 5.1