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Morita Brothers Smvrnice Afton 10 March 7, 1992 <br /> L � <br /> ,Sills <br /> All field personnel shall wear appropriate chemical resistant gloves and goggles to <br /> prevent potential dermal exposure to accident splashes and spills that may occur <br /> during excavation of contaminated soil and soil sampling. <br /> LSunburn <br /> Working outdoors on sunny days for extended periods of time can cause sunburn to <br /> the skin. Excessive exposure to sunlight is associated with the development of skin <br /> cancer. Field staff should take precautions to prevent sunburn by using sun-screen <br /> lotion and/or wearing hats and long-sleeved garments. <br /> HC_ Stress <br /> LHeat stress can be a major hazard, especially for workers donning personnel <br /> protective equipment (PPE). The same protective materials that shield the body from <br /> Lchemical exposure also limit the dissipation of body heat and moisture. Heat stress <br /> can occur very quickly, depending on the work being performed, the ambient <br /> weather conditions, clothing, and the individual characteristics of the worker. <br /> L Because heat stress is probably one of the most common (and potentially serious) <br /> L illness at hazardous waste sites, regular monitoring and other preventive <br /> precautions are vital. <br /> LHeat stress monitoring should commence when personnel are wearing PPE, <br /> including Tyvek-type coveralls, and the ambient temperature exceeds 70°F. If <br /> impermeable garments are not worn, monitoring should start when the temperature <br /> reaches 85°F. The following monitoring program is for workers wearing <br /> L semipermeable or impermeable encapsulating ensembles when the temperature in <br /> the work area is above 70°F: <br /> L Heart Rate should be measured by the radial pulse dung a 30 second period as <br /> early as possible in the rest period. The next work cycle should be shortened <br /> by one-third while the rest period is kept the same, if the heart rate exceeds <br /> L 110 beats per minute. If the heart rate still exceeds 110 beats per minute at the <br /> beginning of the next rest period, shorten the following work cycle by one- <br /> third. <br /> L <br /> LEB-8101-1 9203-BO16.WP <br />