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SUN BURN <br /> UV radiation is a hazard for outdoor workers. Unprotected exposure can damage the skin, eyes, and immune <br /> system. Outdoor workers have more accumulated lifetime exposure to the sun, receive up to 8 times more <br /> UV exposure, and have a 60 percent greater risk of developing skin cancer than indoor workers. Workers <br /> should use sunscreen or sun block to reduce their exposure to UV radiation. Several applications may be <br /> required during the course of the day to provide optimum protection. <br /> BIOLOGICAL HAZARDS <br /> STINGING INSECTS <br /> Care should be exercised to avoid bees, yellow jackets, or other stinging or biting insects. <br /> ANIMAL <br /> High-topped boots should be worn when working in tall grass to protect against snakebite. <br /> PLANT <br /> Poison oak and poison ivy should be avoided when present on the site. If contact is made with poison oak <br /> or poison ivy wash the contact area thoroughly with soap and water as soon as possible after contact occurs. <br /> CHEMICAL HAZARDS <br /> INHALATION <br /> Care should be exercised to avoid creating excess dust during sampling activities. Personnel will work up- <br /> wind of sampling locations. Potable water will be used on site for dust control. Respirators will be worn in <br /> the event that dust may be inhaled. <br /> DERMAL CONTACT <br /> Care should be exercised to prevent contact of soil with skin. Use of gloves and disposable clothing (if <br /> necessary) will reduce skin contact with soil. <br /> INGESTION <br /> Eating and smoking will not be allowed within the exclusion zone. <br /> TRAFFIC HAZARDS <br /> Field activities taking place in public streets or on road shoulders shall use Caltrans approved flagging and <br /> traffic control during the duration of activities. While working in public streets with heavy traffic assume <br /> that the operator of a motor vehicle is unable to see you and keep a safe distance from moving traffic. Keep <br /> off roadways, when practical, and away from moving traffic. Approved safety vests will be worn by all <br /> personnel when working in areas of traffic hazard. <br /> COMMUNICATION PROCEDURES <br /> The following standard hand signals will be used if and when required. <br /> Hand gripping throat ................Out of air, can't breathe <br /> Grip parmer's wrist or <br /> both hands around waist...........Leave area immediately <br />