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Safety and Health Plan Premium California Orchards Tracy, California Irerracon January 8, 2021 Terracon Project No. NA207103 circulatory disorders, including varicose veins and phlebitis, can be particularly at risk for complications, and should see a physician to monitor their condition after being stung. Up to 50% of patients develop large local reactions at the site of fire ant stings—swelling may last for several days and may be accompanied by itching, redness and pain. Use topical steroid ointments or oral antihistamines to relieve itching. See your doctor if swelling progresses or if the sting site seems infected. Snakes The possibility of encountering snakes exists, specifically for personnel working in heavily wooded/vegetated areas. Avoid walking in areas where snakes may nest or hide. When walking, always look ahead for signs of snakes. Employees should make as much noise as possible when approaching a possible snake area to give snakes time to leave. Use a long handled shovel, heavy equipment or other tools when moving or lifting objects that could be used by snakes as cover. Never reach under or behind objects or into other areas where snakes may hide. Look before placing your hands or feet anywhere, and do not put your hands or feet into places you cannot see. Avoid walking alone in snake-infested areas. Do not go out of your way to disturb or kill a snake. Avoid snakes — living and dead. Even dead snakes can bite reflexively. If an employee is bitten by a snake the following actions are recommended: An attempt should be made to identify the snake. Do not try and capture or kill the snake. The victim should be transported to the nearest hospital within 30 minutes. First aid consists of washing the area around the wound to remove any unabsorbed venom. Keep the victim calm and limit the victim's physical activity. While limiting movement of the bitten body part, keep the bitten area at the level of the heart. Remove all constricting clothing orjewelry from the bite site because swelling may occur. Remove shoes if bitten on the leg. Do not apply a tourniquet. Clean the wound if possible. Do not pack wound in ice or apply heat. Do not give the victim a sedative or alcohol. Do not waste time capturing or killing the snake. Do not cut into the bite area; you might damage important nerves, tissues or muscles Rodents The possibility of encountering rodents exists. Avoid walking in areas where rodents may nest or hide. When walking, always look ahead for signs of rodents. Employees should make as much noise as possible when approaching an area to allow time for the rodent to leave. Use a long handled shovel, heavy equipment or other tools when moving or lifting objects that could be used by nests. Never reach under or behind objects or into other areas where rodents may hide. Look 14