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Site Safety Plan for Excavation Activities April 8, 1996 <br /> Military Department OMS#24-Stockton <br /> Hearing Protection: <br /> • Hearing protection shall be worn when noise levels prevents conversation in a normal <br /> voice at a distance of three feet. <br /> • Hearing protection used at the site shall be NIOSH/OSHA approved. <br /> • If soft ear plugs are used, they shall be replaced when dirty, or cleaned with and <br /> antibacterial wash and reused. <br /> Thermal stress- heat: <br /> Although heat stress is not expected to be a hazard when working at these sites because of <br /> the time of year, if low-permeability protective clothing is required and the <br /> temperature are above 70 to 75 Fahrenheit, heat stress could be a problem. The <br /> following recommendations mat reduce head stress: <br /> • Drink plenty of fluids <br /> • Wear cotton undergarments to act as a wick to absorb moisture <br /> • Make adequate shelter available for taking rest breaks to cool off. <br /> • Wear cooling devices to aid in ventilation (the additional weight may affect efficiency) <br /> • Install portable showers or hose down facilities to cool clothing and body. <br /> • Shift working hours to early morning and evening, avoiding the hottest time of the <br /> day. <br /> • Rotate crews wearing the protective clothing. <br /> 8 <br />