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During the breaks: Breaks should be taken in shady areas, away from direct sun exposure. If shade is not available from existing structures or trees, a temporary shade structure should be provided. Cool the body by placing a cold, wet compress on the head or back of the neck, or by wetting the skin on the arms and head. Fans might be utilized to provide additional cooling. Hydration: Adequate hydration is key to preventing heat stress at any temperature. Field personnel should be consuming adequate amounts of water, and should limit the consumption of Gatorade and other sports drinks. Stress the importance of drinking adequate amounts of water (backpackers judge this by "clear and copious." If urine is clear and urination is often, you're getting enough water). If drinking sports drinks, drink 3 bottles of water for each bottle of sports drink (diluting the sports drink at this 3:1 ratio is best). Caffeine is a mild diuretic (causes the body to shed water). Field personnel performing physically demanding tasks should avoid consumption of caffeine-containing drinks (Coke, Pepsi, coffee, tea, iced tea, Mountain Dew, etc), which will help the body maintain adequate hydration. Energy drinks (Rock Star, Red Bull etc) should not be consumed before or during field activities, they contain high levels of caffeine. Food: One of the breaks near midday should include adequate time to eat lunch. Encourage personnel to eat a balanced meal, including fresh fruit where available, and avoiding salted foods. Not eating may be a sign of heat stress (nausea), so be aware of personnel who are eating and those who don't. Additional Considerations: During tailgate safety meetings, review the signs and symptoms of heat stress, and first aid procedures. Attempt to obtain information that may help identify personnel who might be at greater risk for heat stress during the day. Ask if there are issues that might affect personnel's physical ability or stamina, or might make them more susceptible to heat stress (health conditions, medication, lack of adequate sleep, etc). Emphasize that everyone has the authority and the responsibility to stop work if they suspect themselves or a co-worker may be suffering from heat stress. 3.6 Decontamination When Level C PPE is required, a Contamination reduction Zone (CRZ) will be established where all personnel decontamination will occur. The CRZ will consist of multiple stations where successive layers of PPE are doffed as the worker travels through the zone, allowing the worker to remove contaminated PPE in a controlled manner with minimal potential for exposure. Contaminated PPE will be placed in appropriate containers for disposal. Non-disposable PPE will be washed with a detergent and rinsed with distilled water. Respirators should be cleaned, disinfected and allowed to air- dry following each use. Cleaned respirators should be kept in clean plastic bags away from sunlight until the next use. Company vehicles must not be parked in an area which will block emergency access or egress from the work area. Additionally, vehicles should not be parked in an area which is likely to be contaminated, and all employees must be decontaminated prior to entry into any vehicle. BP Arco # HASP Created by: Scott Bittinger Revised by: Evan Lee Fau Template Version: 02.02 Created on: 10/02/2017 Revision date:10/30/2017