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I <br /> i <br /> Project No.034-98081 <br /> ` Page No. 5 <br /> • Overhead utility hazards <br /> • Injury due to using improper tool for the job ; <br /> 2.2 Heat Stress/Stroke <br /> During day-to-day field work,the on=site engineer/geologist and/or safety officer will be alert for <br /> the signs and symptoms of heat stress. Hazard exists when individuals are required to work to warm or hot <br /> temperatures while wearing protective clothing; When the ambient air temperature exceeds 857,heat stress <br /> may become a problem. For an unacclimatized person this temperature may be less. If these conditions are <br /> 4 encountered,the following precautions will be taken: <br /> The on-site geologist/engineer or safety officer will regularly monitor the ambient air <br /> temperature. i <br /> i <br /> Field team members will be observed.for the following signs and symptoms of heat stress <br /> (i.e. heat exhaustion/heat stroke): <br /> i <br /> Heat Exhaustion <br /> Profuse sweating <br /> • Skin color change <br /> • Increased heart rate <br /> Vision problems <br /> • Heat cramps <br /> t <br /> # Any team member who exhibits any of these signs or symptoms of heat exhaustion will be removed <br /> immediately from field work and be requested to remove impervious clothing,and consume electrolyte fluid <br /> or cool water while resting in a shaded area. The individual will be instructed to rest until the symptoms are <br /> no longer recognizable. If the symptoms appear critical,persist or get worse, immediate medical attention <br /> will be sought. <br /> 1 Heat Stroke <br /> • Hot, dry,unusually red skin <br /> �J 0 Delirium <br /> • Elevated temperature of 103=105° <br /> � a Convulsions <br /> 1 ' <br /> Any team member who exhibits any,of these signs or symptoms of heat stroke will be removed <br /> immediately from field work and be requested to remove impervious clothing, be immersed in cool water <br /> and immediate medical attention will be sought. <br /> L+ <br /> KRAZAN& ASSOCIATES,INC. <br /> Offices Serving the Western United States <br />