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neck Sunscreen will be applied as necessary and reapplied after each break <br /> Cold Stress. Due to the moderate climate of the area during late autumn, cold stress is not <br /> anticipated to be a concern Workers should be aware that most cold-related worker fatalities <br /> ' have resulted from failure to escape low environmental air temperatures or from immersion in <br /> cold water The single most important aspect of life-threatening hypothermia is a fall in the <br /> deep core temperature of the body In the event that the weather becomes unseasonably cool <br /> (or temperatures fall below 457F), project workers should be protected from exposure to cold <br /> so that deep core temperature does not fall below 36 degrees Celsius CC) Lower body <br /> temperatures will very likely result in reduced mental alertness, reduction in rational decision <br /> making or loss of consciousness with the threat of fatal consequences. <br /> 3.2.10 Fire <br /> During dry weather, the potential for fire exists in any areas where dry grass, combustible <br /> debris or building materials may have accumulated Where VQC levels are high, both a fire <br /> and explosion hazard exist Sparks from operating equipment, or even contact with hot <br /> catalytic converters can cause ignition <br /> 3.2.11 Environmental Hazards <br /> Poisonous or stinging insects, spiders or biting animals may be a concern for project <br /> personnel during sampling and other site activities. Disease vectors, such as ticks, rodents or <br /> parasites present in bird or animal feces, may also be present Noxious flora may be present <br /> on or near unpaved areas adjacent to the site, and can cause severe skinirritation or scratches <br /> on contact. <br /> 3.2.12 Slip, Trip and Fall Hazards <br /> Both haphazard placement of materials and poor housekeeping may result in a workplace <br /> which is laden with slip, trip and fall hazards Such accidents can cause serious injuries, <br />' including broken bones, contusions, and/or deep lacerations Wet weather can result in very <br /> slippery conditions, particularly in unpaved areas or on paved surfaces which have absorbed <br /> large quantities of oil. <br /> MW11-29-94/RHS/HASP/94_M37jAp 3_7 <br /> 1 <br />