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' 5.2 TEMPERATURE-RELATED PROBLEMS Adverse weather conditions are important considerations in planning and conducting site operations Hot or cold weather can cause physical discomfort, loss of efficiency, and personal ' injury One or more of the following control measures shall be employed to help control heat stress ' • Provision for adequate non-alcoholic liquids to replace lost body fluids Employees must replace water and salt lost through perspiration Employees will be encouraged to brink more than the amount required to satisfy thirst, since thirst satisfaction is not ' an accurate indicator of adequate salt and fluid replacement, • Replacement fluids can be a 0 1 percent salt solution, commercial mixes such as ' Gatorade" or Quick Kick', or a combination of these with fresh water, • Establishment of a work regimen that will provide adequate rest periods for cooling down, ' • Rest breaks are to be taken in a cool, shaded area during hot periods, • Employees shall not be assigned other tasks during rest periods, and ' • All employees shall be informed of the importance of adequate rest, acclimation, and proper diet in the prevention of heat stress 5.3 FIRES ' The potential for fires involving hazardous chemicals must be addressed during the preliminary site-specific evaluation of all hazards Personnel in each work group will be ' knowledgeable to fire extinguishing techniques They shall be instructed in proper use and maintenance of the appropriate fire extinguishers supplied at the work site 5.4 VEHICLE ACCIDENTS Routes driven during field activity have been selected to minimize the potential for public ' exposure in the event of an accident Maximum speed limits for primary and secondary roads will be 45 and 35 miles per hour, respectively All vehicles will be required to meet applicable state ' inspection standards All drivers will be required to have a good driving record and must have all necessary licenses to operate their vehicle M - 5