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every eight ounces (0.23 kg) of weight loss. The normal <br /> thirst mechanism is not sensitive enough to ensure that <br /> L enough water will be drunk to replace lost sweat. When <br /> heavy sweating occurs, the workers will be encouraged to <br /> drink more. The following strategies may be useful: <br /> - Maintain water temperature at 50 to 60'F. <br /> Provide dedicated personal bottles or containers that <br /> hold about 1 quart of water. <br /> - Dedicated personal bottles of water should be allowed <br /> in the work area. <br /> Have workers drink 16 ounces of fluidreferabl <br /> (P Y <br /> r water or diluted drinks) before beginning work. <br /> Urge workers to drink a cup or two every 15 to 20 <br /> minutes, or at each break. A total of 1 to 1.6 gallons <br /> Lof fluid per person per day are recommended, but more <br /> may be necessary to maintain body weight. <br /> - An additional water source should be maintained <br /> outside of contamination reduction zone. <br /> j - Train workers to recognize the symptoms of heat- <br /> related illnesses. <br /> Source of water should be available to spray down a <br /> personas a measure of preventing heat stress. <br /> f 7.0 Emergency Equipment <br /> 4. No special emergency equipment will be maintained onsite. <br /> L <br /> VIII. ACCIDENT REPORTING PROCEDURES <br /> In order to comply with federal and state laws concerning worker's <br /> compensation and insurance coverage, all accidents involving.BVWST <br /> personnel will be immediately reported to the Black & Veatch Worker's <br /> Compensation Administrator (WCA). The BVWST DHS will be notified <br /> immediately so that corrective actions can be implemented. If immediate <br /> notification is not possible, the accident will be reported within 24 hours of the <br /> occurrence. The SSC will complete the report of injury obtained from the State <br /> 93R22 East Bay Municipal Utility District <br /> 40429200.wp 41 Work Plan-Stockton Service Center <br /> L <br />