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Health ("KLE//VFELOER Safet Blight People,Fight Solutions. Safety • Evaluating the program. • Updating written program, as needed. 5-09.4.2 Responsibility of Project Manager, Health and Safety Manager (HSM) and the Site Safety Officer (if applicable) • Ensuring that employees (including new hires) receive appropriate and current training. • Implementing this Section at each job site. • Coordinating with the VP of Health and Safety on how to address cold hazards or other concerns regarding this program. 5-09.4.3 Responsibility of Employees Adhering to the program as specified in this Health and Safety Manual. 5-09.5 Cold Stress Principles 5-09.5.1 Hypothermia Hypothermia is the general lowering of the body temperature. It can occur from exposure to conditions well above freezing. This condition can occur when a worker is immersed in cold water or is exposed to cool, high winds. Individuals who are in a state of physical exhaustion, are dehydrated, wearing wet clothing, or have had insufficient food are particularly susceptible to hypothermia. 5-09.5.1.1 Symptoms Hypothermia begins with uncontrollable shivering and the sensation of cold. The heartbeat slows and sometimes becomes irregular, the pulse weakens and the blood pressure changes. Severe shaking or rigid muscles are caused by bursts of body energy and changes in the body chemistry. Uncontrollable fits of shivering, vague or slow slurred speech, memory lapses, incoherence and drowsiness are some of the symptoms that can occur. Other symptoms that can be seen before complete collapse are: cool skin, slow, irregular breathing, low blood pressure, apparent exhaustion, and fatigue after rest. 5-09.5.1.2 First Aid Immediately remove the victim into a warm area. Remove wet clothes and cover with dry clothing or blankets. Do not warm the victim too quickly. Rapid warming could cause serious heart problems or increase circulation to body surface, causing additional cooling of vital organs. Give nothing by mouth unless victim is Page 2 of 11 Copyright 2019 Kleinfelder, Inc Important: When modifying this document, update properties with your name, date, and nature of changes made.