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0 0 <br /> • d. Recognition of impending frostbite. <br /> e. Recognition of signs and symptoms of impending hypothermia or <br /> excessive cooling of the body even when shivering does not occur. <br /> f. Safe work practices. <br /> 103.5 MONITORING <br /> Monitoring is required as follows: <br /> I. A thermometer accurate to 1 OF shall be assigned at any work place where <br /> the environmental temperature is known or expected to be below 60°F to <br /> enable overall compliance with the requirements of this policy. <br /> 2. Whenever the air temperature at a work place falls to 30°F or below, the <br /> dry-bulb temperature and wind speed shall be measured and recorded at <br /> least every 4 hours. <br /> 3. The equivalent chill temperature shall be obtained from Table HS-103-1 in <br /> all cases where air movement measurements are required, and shall be <br /> recorded with the other data in the site log together with a record of the <br /> length of time spent working and resting. <br /> • 103.6 EMERGENCY ACTION <br /> 1. Remove the victim form the hypothermia/frostbite producing environment. <br /> 2. Seek expert medical help immediately. <br /> 3. Reduce handling to a minimum. Do not rub or massage the victim. <br /> 4. Prevent further body heat loss by covering the victim lightly with blankets. <br /> Plastic may be used for further insulation. Do not cover the victim's face. <br /> 5. If the victim is still conscious administer hot drinks; encourage activity, <br /> such as walking while wrapped in a blanket; do not administer any form of <br /> sedative, tranquilizer or analgesic (pain reliever), because these may <br /> facilitate further heat loss and convert moderate hypothermia into a severe <br /> case. <br /> 103.7 REFERENCES <br /> American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists, Threshold Limit <br /> • Values for Chemical Substances in the Work Environment, 1989-1990. <br /> 6 <br />