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HI I eat exhaustion Continues loss of fluids and salt from sweating can cause heat exhaustion. Symptoms include heavy sweeting, cool and moist skin, and a weak pulse. Possible fainting, weakness, dizziness, nausea, diarrhea, blurred vision and a norm al or slightly high body temperature. Advanced stages can cause /omiting or loss of consciousness. Heat stroke Most serious heat illness—when sweating io longer helps the body regulate its internal temperature. Skin is hct, may or may not be dry. Often red or spotted. Individual is slig fitly confused & disoriented, delirium, convulsions, or even unconsciousness may occur. Body temperature may be 105 degrees For higher. The American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists `ACGIH) provides recommendations for heat stress situations, which this SSHP will Follow. At 75 degrees Fahrenheit ambient temperature, the SSHO will be-,ome keenly aware of the effects of heat stress on project personnel, and will alert the c-ew to become aware of any symptoms. The SSHO shall be responsible for performing all heat related monitoring for his employees in accordance with this document. -he symptoms of heat- related disorders and preventive measures will be discussed during a safety"tailgate" meeting. Workers are encouraged to increase consumption of water and electrolyte- containing beverages such as Gatorade during warm weather. If a heat stress condition develops the SSHO shall monitor for heat stress. Site personnel shall follow the appropriate work practices and monitor their potential heat stress condition. Workers should be paired using the buddy system so that no employee succumbs to heat stress alone and unattended. At a minimum, workers will break every 2 hours for 10 to 15 minute rest periods. In addition, workers are encouraged to take rests whenever they feel any adverse effects, especially those effects that may be heat-related. The frequency of breaks may need to be increased upon worker recommendation to the SSHO. Also, if resting pulse rates exceed 110 beats after a 3-minute waiting period, then additional breaks will t e taken.Workers are encouraged to drink small volumes of cool water about every 20 ininutes for rehydration. Other possible monitoring methods include core terr perature and ambient conditions. BIOLOGICAL HAZARDS The following table summarizes the potential biological hazards: rma in" t b +�r� Animal and insect bites and stings can cause localized swelling, itching, and minor pain that can be handled by first aid treatment. In sensitive individuals, however, effects can Lodi City Landfill 20 January 2012 Site Safety and Health Plan