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:=rN Safety Hazards 5 b 1 Safety hazards consist of accidents that can occur during operation of heavy equipment (trucks, loaders, tractors,drill rigs, etc.), handling of sharp tools (knives, etc.), and other accidents resulting from fails. Potential for these types of accidents must be minimized by the use of proper safety equipment (hard hat, steel-toed boots), good communication among all on-site personnel, and being alert to potential hazards. Refer to Appendix G for Exxon's specific contractual safety requirements. Heat Stress Depending on temperature, humidity, wind speed, individual acclimatization, and the amount of duration of site work to be performed, monitoring for heat stress may be necessary. When the potential for heat stress is present, field crews need to be especially vigilant to monitor for the symptoms of heat stress. "" The ES field crew will bring a container of water to the site to help insure replacement of fluid lost through sweating and evaporation. In addition to water, Gatorade [brand name] or other applicable liquid may be provided for salt and mineral replacement. It is important that water intake during a work period is sufficient to prevent dehydration. Workers exposed to heat should be encouraged to salt their food abundantly, particularly during hot spells. Large amounts of salt may be lost in the sweat, ,..� particularly by the individual not acclimatized to heat; this loss must be replaced daily to aw prevent illness (heat cramps) due to salt deficiency. A table describing heat stress symptoms, prevention and treatment is included in Appendix C. ES employees on site will be especially careful to avoid succumbing to heat stress by maintaining a flexible ,7- "" 172.14.R1 316141