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FIELDWORK HEALTH & SAFETY PLAN (HASP) FOR FIELD INVESTIGATIONS OF PETROLEUM DISTILLATE FUELS Measure the air temperature with standard thermometer. Estimate fraction of sunshine by judging what percent the sun is out: 100% sunshine= no cloud cover = 1.0; 50% cloud cover = 0.5; 0% sunshine = full cloud cover = 0.0). Reduce or increase the work cycle according to the guidelines under heart rate. In addition to the normal medical monitoring procedures (as outlined in 29 CFR 1910.120) to which all field personnel must adhere, the following medical monitoring procedures are implemented for this project. State none, if no additional medical monitoring is deemed necessary. None All personnel will have the required training. Additionally, all personnel and personnel working in the exclusion zone will have OSHA 40 hour Hazwoper training and current 8 hour refresher. Truck drivers who will be waiting in their cab with the windows closed will not be required to be OSHA 40 hour trained unless air monitoring shows levels above the PEL in the loading area. All equipment operators will be trained as per OSHA requirements In addition to the normal medical monitoring procedures (as outlined in 29 CFR 1910.120) to which all field personnel must adhere (described in the Corporate Health and Safety Plan), the following medical monitoring procedures are implemented for this project. State none, if no additional medical monitoring is deemed necessary. None Cold Stress Exposure to moderate levels of cold can cause the body's internal temperature to drop to a dangerously low level, causing hypothermia. Symptoms of hypothermia include slow, slurred speech, mental confusion, forgetfulness, memory lapses, lack of coordination, and drowsiness. To prevent hypothermia, site personnel will stay dry and avoid exposure. Site personnel will have access to a warm, dry area, such as a vehicle, to take breaks from the cold weather and warm up. Site personnel will be encouraged to wear sufficient clothing in layers such that outer clothing is wind- and waterproof and inner layers retain warmth (wool or polypropylene), if applicable. Personnel will wear water -protective gear, such as rain coats and pants, during sediment sampling to avoid getting clothing wet. Site personnel will keep hands and feet well protected at all times. The signs and symptoms and treatment for hypothermia are summarized below. - Signs and Symptoms Mild hypothermia (body temperature of 98-90°F) o Shivering o Lack of coordination, stumbling, fumbling hands o Slurred speech o Memory loss o Pale, cold skin Moderate hypothermia (body temperature of 90-86°F) o Shivering stops o Unable to walk or stand o Confused and irrational Severe hypothermia (body temperature of 86-78°F) o Severe muscle stiffness o Very sleepy or unconscious o Ice cold skin o Death - Treatment of Hypothermia—Proper Treatment Depends on the Severity of the Hypothermia • Mild hypothermia o Move to warm area. o Stay active. o Remove wet clothes and replace with dry clothes or blankets and cover the head. o Drink warm (not hot) sugary drinks. Moderate hypothermia o All of the above, plus: – call 911 for an ambulance. – cover all extremities completely. – place very warm objects such as hot packs or water bottles on the victim's head, neck, chest, and groin. Severe hypothermia o Call 911 for an ambulance. o Treat the victim very gently. o Do not attempt to re-warm—the victim should receive treatment in a hospital. - Frostbite Frostbite occurs when the skin actually freezes and loses water. In severe cases, amputation of the frostbitten area may be required. While frostbite usually occurs when the temperatures are 30°F or lower, wind chill factors can allow frostbite to occur in above -freezing temperatures. Frostbite typically affects the -14- Revision: 7 — June 2013