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Site Health and Safety Plan ENSAFE RS&H Stockton Metropolitan Airport, Stockton, California January 27, 2020 The use of tents (shade) and air conditioning (field trucks) or fans should be used to help mitigate the risk of heat injury or illness. In addition, a schedule of electrolyte replacement and water shall be implemented. Sunscreen shall be used to combat UV rays and sun burn. The following are symptoms of heat stress and action should be taken immediately if any signs are exhibited: • Hot, dry skin (usually red or mottled) or clammy, moist skin (with pale complexion) • Confusion Loss of consciousness, fainting • Nausea • Fatigue • Giddiness • Mood changes • Body temperatures in excess of 101°F. Any site worker exhibiting one or more of these symptoms will be withdrawn from the site to a cool, sheltered area for further evaluation. If symptoms persist, the subject will be transported to the hospital. Also, any site worker who loses consciousness will immediately be transported to the hospital. 7.1.3 Severe Weather Fieldwork shall not be conducted when lightning can be seen or thunder heard from the work area. When lightning and/or thunder occur, employees are to cease work, perform emergency personal and equipment decontamination as needed, then seek shelter. Work shall not resume until lightning and/or thunder have not been detected for a period of not less than 30 minutes. If additional lightning and thunder occurs, the 30 minute clock will restart. During extreme weather conditions, the SSHO shall use their best judgment and has the authority to stop fieldwork or dismiss workers for the day. Examples of conditions that may warrant work stoppage include: tornado warnings, high winds, hail, and flooding. If the area is placed under a hurricane watch or warning, the Project Manager and SSHO will communicate with site personnel and local authorities to determine the course action to be taken. 20