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“-^.-.“.. _ -... .-.-.-..OHM RemediationServices Corp. HEALTH AND SAFETY PLANreceptacle or secured when not in use. Tools cannot be thrown or dropped fromheights. Only non-sparking tools will be used in flammable or explosiveatmospheres. Cheater pipes will not be used.3.3 ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDSEnvironmental factors such as weather, wild animals, insects, and irritant plants pose a hazardwhen performing outdoor work. The SSO and SS will take all necessary measures to alleviatethese hazards should they arise.3.3.1 Heat StressThe combination of warm ambient temperature and protective clothing result in the potential forheat stress. Heat stress disorders include:. Heat rash. Heat cramps. Heat exhaustion. Heat strokeHeat stress prevention is outlined in procedure No. 22 of the OHM Corp. Health and SafetyProcedures manual. This information will be reviewed during safety meetings. Workers willbe encouraged to increase consumption of water and electrolyte-containing beverages (eg,Gatorade).The followingis a summary of the signs and symptoms of heat stress disorders.. Heat rash - characteristic rash which may develop on the &in in areas which may bechapped by clothing. Frequent clothing changes help to prevent chapping fromcontact with wet clothes.. Heat cramps - caused by heavy sweating and inadequate electrolyte replacement.Provide frequent breaks with fluid replacement. Cramps are usually relieved whenvictim is moved to a cool resting place and provided fluids every 15 minutes forapproximately 1 hour. Symptoms include:Muscle spasmsPain in the hands, feet, abdomen. Heat exhaustion - caused by increased stress of various body organs includinginadequate blood circulation due to cardiovascular insufficiency or dehydration.Immediately remove the victim from the hot environment and provide rest while lyingthe victim down with feet elevated, and care for shock. Attempt to cool the victim byOHM Project 16487SSHSP Health and Safety Plan July 1995Information herein is pmpristary and confidential and to bc used or mIcased to others only with explicit writtq pcmission of OHM Ranediationscrviccs Corp.3-9