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8 <br />• 5 Trans ort the victim to the emer�encv room or call for emergency help no exceptions <br /> - � Y r <br /> for heat stroke victim <br /> Cold Stress <br /> The potential for cold stress is a particular concern when field activities are performed while <br /> air temperatures at the site are below 40 degrees F It winds are blowing at 5 miles per hour <br /> (mph) or greater and/or the weather is damp or wet cold stress is even more of a potential <br /> hazard Precautions that will be taken to prevent cold stress include wearing cold-protective <br /> clothing appropriate for the level of cold and physical activity, changing under clothing it it <br /> becomes wet, and establishing a work/warming regimen Cold protective clothing will include <br /> Iayering of garments and use of gloves and hats The warming breaks should be taken in a warm <br /> location it at all possible, including improvising a wind break shelter at the site During warming <br /> breaks warm sweet beverages and soups should be consumed to provide calories and fluids <br /> Drinking coffee or other caffeinated beverages is not recommended <br /> Cold Stress, it not prevented tan result in frostbite and hypothermia Ignoring the signs and <br /> symptoms of cold stress can be lite-threatening Prevention is the key As a preventive measure, <br /> body core temperature must not drop below 96 8 degrees F Pain in the extremities is the first <br /> early warning of cold stress Severe shivering sets in when the body core temperature has <br /> dropped to 95 degrees F It this occurs, work will stop immediately and the affected worker(s) <br /> will take a warming break of sufficient duration that the cold stress signs and symptoms are gone <br /> TRAINING REQUIREMENTS <br /> All BC staff working on site have completed training in hazard recognition and basic health <br /> and safety issues as required by the occupational safety and health regulations contained in 29 <br /> CFR 1910 120 (e) In addition, each employee will be familiar with the requirements of this <br /> SSHP, and will participate in site activity and safety briefings <br /> PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT <br /> Based on the hazard analysis for this project, the following PPE will be required and used <br /> Changes to these specified items of PPE will not be made without the approval of the SSO <br /> I Hard hat <br /> 2 Steel-toed, chemical-resistant, safety boots <br /> . 3 Nitrile gloves and liners <br /> 4 Tyvek coveralls <br /> 5 Orange safety vests <br />