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i <br /> 4 0 REQUIRED VEHICLE OPERATION PRACTICES <br /> OSHA has various requirements foi �.ehicles ,,N hick may be used on site Since accidents in,,olving heavy equipment <br /> and Field Team Member are one of the mote conunon site pioblems, strict enforcement of safe .ehicle operation is <br /> requited <br /> 5 0 WEATHER CONDITIONS <br /> Adverse weather conditions are important consideiations 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 /> 5 1 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 <br /> may make operations difficult and dangerous to continue for safety reasons Obvious hazards will also be <br /> associated with electrical storms,paiticulaily for drill rigs <br /> 52 Hot or cold weather can cause physical discomfort, loss of efficiency, and personal injury Of particular <br /> tmpoitance 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 /> Page 10 of 10 <br />