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• Rapid and shallow breathing; • Weak pulse; • Cold and clammy skin with heavy perspiration; • Skin appears pale; • Fatigue and weakness; • Dizziness; and • Elevated body temperature. First aid treatment includes, but is not limited to, cooling the victim, elevating the feet, and replacing fluids. If the individual is not substantially improved within 30 minutes and the body temperature has not decreased, the individual should be transported to the hospital for medical attention. 7.5.4 Heat Stroke Heat stroke occurs when an individual is exposed to excessive heat and stops sweating. This condition is classified as a MEDICAL EMERGENCY requiring immediate cooling of the victim and transport to a medical facility. The signs and symptoms of heat stroke are as follows: • Dry, hot, red skin; • Body temperature approaching or above 105°F; • Confusion, altered mental state, slurred speech; • Seizures; • Large (dilated) pupils; and • Loss of consciousness—the individual may go into a coma. First aid treatment requires immediate cooling and transportation to a medical facility. Heat stress is a significant hazard if any type of protective equipment (semi-permeable or impermeable) that prevents evaporative cooling when worn in hot weather environments. 7.6 Illumination Areas accessible to employees shall be lighted to not less than the minimum illumination intensities listed within Cal/OSHA T8 CCR Section 5192(m). All work shall occur outdoors during daylight hours. Cal/OSHA T8 CCR Section 5192(m)Table H-1, Minimum Illumination Intensities in Foot-Candles Foot Candles Area of Operations 5 General site areas. 3 Excavation and waste areas, accessways, active storage areas, loading platforms, refueling and field maintenance areas. 5 Indoors: Warehouses, corridors, hallways, and exit ways. 3989.0001 S.104/HSP Site-Specific Health and Safety Plan I ROUX 124