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Health and Safety Plan 1319 & 1327 South Madison Street, Stockton, CA 432770 B11: Insect Bites and Stings- Care will be taken by all site workers to avoid stinging or biting insects such as ticks, spiders, bees, wasps, hornets, and yellow jackets. Workers allergic to any particular insect sting or bite should seek medical attention if stung or bitten and may need to carry emergency medicine prescribed by their doctor. Care should always be taken to avoid these insects and increased vigilance is necessary during high infestation seasons, when opening protective casings of monitoring wells, and when walking through areas of heavy vegetation or areas known to be infested. To minimize the chance of bites/stings: • Wear appropriate PPE such as light colored clothing so you can see insects, long pants tucked into boots, long sleeves when possible, a hat, and gloves if you are cutting brush or need to handle or move vegetation. • Check your body and clothing for insects, shower after work and wash/dry clothes at as high temperature as possible. • Don't swat at insects and don't eat in areas where there are insects. • Avoid sweet smelling personal hygiene products and, unless contraindicated by the work being performed (e.g., sampling, data collection), wear EPA approved repellants such as those containing DEET. Black Widow Spider Brown Recluse Spider Spider bites generally cause only localized reactions such as swelling, pain, and redness. However, bites from a Black Widow or Brown Recluse, or if you are allergic to spiders, can cause symptoms that are more serious. First Aid for spider bites; • Clean the bite area with soap and water or alcohol and place a cold pack over the bite area. • If nausea, vomiting, difficulty breathing, or swallowing occurs, medical attention should be sought immediately.