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OHM RemediationServices Corp. HEALTH AND SAFETY PLAN3.3.3 Biological Hazards. Poison Ivy (Rhus Radicans)Poison Ivy may be found at the site. It is highly recommended that all personnelentering into an area with poison ivy wear a minimum of a tyvek coverall, to avoidskin contact.The majority of skin reactions followingnature and characterized by:contact with offending plants are allergic in. General symptoms of headache and fever. Itching. Redness. A rashSome of the most common and most severe allergic reactions result from contact withplants of the poison ivy group, including poison oak and poison sumac. Such plantsproduce severe rash characterized by redness, blisters, swelling, and intense burningand itching. The victim may develop a high fever and feel very ill. Ordinarily, therash begins within a few hours after exposure, but may be delayed 24 to 48 hours.. .rstmguishing Features of Poison Ivv Grw PlantsThe most distinctive features of poison ivy and poison oak are their leaves, which arecomposed of three leaflets each. Both plants have greenish-white flowers and berriesthat grow in clusters.First Aida. Remove contaminated clothing; wash all exposed areas thoroughly with soapand water, followed by rubbing alcohol.b. Apply calamine or other soothing lotion if rash is mild.C. Seek medical advice if a severe reaction occurs, or if there is a known historyof previous sensitivity.. TicksHeavily vegetated areas of a site may have ticks. It is highly recommended that allpersonnel walking through such areas wear a tyvek coverall and latex boot coverstaped at all joints. The ticks will stand out against the light colors. A tick or insectrepellent containing DEET is recommended.Ticks can transmit several diseases, including Rocky Mountain spotted fever, adisease that occurs in the eastern portion of the United States as well as the westernportion, and Lyme disease. Ticks adhere tenaciously to the skin or scalp. There isOHM Project 16487SSHSP Health and Safety Plan July 1995Information herein is pmprictary and confidsntial and to be wed or r&ascd KI others only with explicit writtc9 permission of OHM Rmcdiationservices Corp.3-12