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If symptoms of heat stress are observed, the following procedures will be implemented: <br /> • Instruct the affected person to lie down in a cool, shaded area or air-conditioned <br /> room and elevate feet. Abbreviated decontamination procedures may be <br /> followed. <br /> • Summon medical support, if appropriate. This is required in all cases of heat <br /> stroke or unconsciousness. <br /> 4.2.6.2 Cold Stress <br /> Due to the moderate climate at the job site, cold stress is not a ccncem; however, all <br /> personnel should be aware that prolonged exposure to cold without proper clothing may <br /> impair their ability to work safely. To prevent such occurrence, the following measures <br /> should be implemented: <br /> • Project workers should be provided with warm clothing, such as mittens, heavy <br /> socks, etc., when the air temperature is below 45T. Protective clothing, such as <br /> Tyvek or other disposable coveralls, may be used to shield employees from the <br /> wind. <br /> • When the air temperature is below 35T, clothing for warmth, in addition to <br /> chemical protective clothing, will be provided to employees. This should <br /> include: <br /> - Insulated suits, such as whole body thermal underwear <br /> - Wool socks or polypropylene socks to keep moisture off the feet <br /> - Insulated gloves <br /> - Insulated boots <br /> - Insulated head cover such as hard hat, winter liner, or knit cap <br /> - Insulated jacket, with wind and water resistant outer layer. <br /> • At air temperatures below 35'F, the following work practices must be <br /> implemented: <br /> - If the clothing of a site worker might become wet on the job site, the outer <br /> layer of clothing must be water impermeable. <br /> - If a project worker's underclothing becomes wet in any way, the worker must <br /> change into dry clothing immediately. If the clothing becomes wet from <br /> sweating (and the employee is not uncomfortable), the employee may finish the <br /> task at hand prior to changing into dry clothing. <br />' - Project workers must be provided with a warm (65T or above) break area. <br /> - Hot liquids such as soups or warm, sweet drinks shall be provided in the break <br /> area. The intake of coffee and tea should be limited, due to their circulatory <br /> and diuretic effects. <br /> - The buddy system shall be practiced at all times on site. Any site worker <br /> observed with severe shivering shall leave the work area immediately. <br /> MW05-09-94/LJsrN44X)64 4-10 <br />