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VESERIS <br />Section 6 <br />Exhibit 2 <br />Natural Disaster Clean-Up Warnings Page 1 of 2 <br />First Aid: <br />First aid, even for minor cuts and burns, is extremely important when exposed to <br />waters potentially contaminated with human, animal, or toxic waste. Immediately <br />clean out all open wounds and cuts with soap and water. Most cuts, except minor <br />scratches, sustained during flood cleanup activities, will warrant treatment to <br />prevent tetanus. <br />Musculoskeletal Hazards: <br />Cleanup workers are also at risk for developing serious musculoskeletal injuries to <br />back, knees and shoulders. Special attention is needed to avoid back injuries with <br />manual lifting and material handling of debris and building materials. To help <br />prevent injuries, use teams of two or more to move bulky objects and avoid lifting <br />alone, any material that weighs more than 50 pounds. <br />Thermal Stress: <br />Heat — Cleanup workers are at serious risk of developing heat stress. Excessive <br />exposure to hot environments can cause a variety of heat related problems, <br />including heat stroke, heat exhaustion, and fainting. To reduce this risk, drink plenty <br />of water every 15 to 20 minutes and wear light colored, loose fitting clothes. <br />Increase the number of rest breaks accordingly for hotter temperatures and try to <br />work during the cooler parts of the day. Use fans if air conditioning is not available. <br />Cold — Standing in water below 75° F will remove body heat more rapidly than it <br />can be replaced resulting in hypothermia. To avoid this risk, wear high rubber <br />boots, ensure that clothing and boots have adequate insulation, avoid working <br />alone, take frequent breaks out of the water and change into dry clothes when <br />possible. <br />Fire: <br />Fire can pose a major threat to an already badly damaged flood area for several <br />reasons, such as: inoperative fire protection systems, hampered fire department <br />response, inoperable firefighting water supplies and flood damaged fire protection <br />systems. Workers must take extra precautions. At least two fire extinguishers <br />should be provided at every cleanup job. <br />Carbon Monoxide: <br />Flood cleanup activities may involve gas- or diesel-powered pumps, generators, <br />and pressure washers. Because these devices release carbon monoxide — deadly, <br />colorless gases — never bring them inside or use them in a confined space.