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40 RE UIRED VEHICLE OPERATION PRACTICES <br /> OSHA has various requirements for vehicles which maybe used on sites Since accidents involving heavy <br /> equipment and Field Team Member are one of the more common site problems,strict enforcement of safe vehicle <br /> operation is required <br /> 5 p WEATHER CONDITIONS <br /> Adverse weather conditions are important considerations in planning and conducting site operations Adequate <br /> shelter must be available to protect Field Team Members against heat,cold, rain,snow,etc,which can decrease <br /> physical efficiency and increase the probability of accidents <br /> 51 The potential for problems associated with high winds should also be considered Such conditions may <br /> cause additional respiratory hazards when contaminated soils become airborne In addition,high winds may <br /> make operations difficult and dangerous to continue for safety reasons Obvious hazards will also be <br /> associated with electrical storms,particularly for drill ngs <br /> 52 Hot or cold weather can cause physical discomfort,loss of efficiency,and personal injury Of particular <br /> importance is heat stress resulting when wearing of protective clothing decreases natural body ventilation <br /> Avoid heat stress by providing adequate liquids,shelter where Field Team members may change protective <br /> equipment,and cooling devices for the protective equipment <br /> I <br /> I <br /> I <br /> I <br />