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EMERGENCY MEDICAL INFORMATION FOR SPECIFIC HAZARDS PRESENT: <br /> Hazard -Heat stress <br /> Syrnptoms of Exposure -Acute: Dizziness,headache,nausea, dryness of the mouth, reduced mental ability, <br /> elevated body temperature, chills, clamminess. <br /> First Aid - Move person to a shaded, cool area. Wet person down with cool water. Wetting the head with <br /> quantities of cool water will help reduce body temperature. Have person drink cool water. Seek medical <br /> attention for severe cases. <br /> Hazard-Particulate inhalation <br /> Symptoms of Exposure - Acute: Nose and throat irritation, congestion, coughing, shortness of breath, <br /> asphyxiation. <br /> First Aid-Remove person to fresh air. <br /> Hazard- Sun burn, eye burn <br /> Symptoms of Exposure -Acute: Pain and discomfort of exposed area, eye irritation,leads to heat stress. <br /> First Aid - Remove person from sunlight, flush effected area with cool, clean water. If a minor skin burn, <br /> apply first aid cream. If severe, seek medical attention. <br /> In all on-site emergency situations,work shall not resume until: <br /> ■ The conditions resulting in the emergency have been corrected. <br /> ■ The hazards have been reassessed. <br /> ■ The Site Safety Plan has been reviewed. <br /> ■ Site personnel have been briefed on any changes to the Health and Safety Plan. <br /> ■ The Site Safety Officer shall critique the emergency response and follow-up. <br /> PA4002-SJRRC-Altamont Commuter Express\4002B ACE Maintenance Facility Phase II ESA\Reports\Work Plans\400213 H&S Plan.doc <br />