+-----------------+-----------------+-----------------+-----------------+
| **U.S.          | **1. Work       | **2. Location** | **3. Unit       |
| Department of   | P               |                 | NF/Station**    |
| Agriculture     | roject/Activity |                 |                 |
| Forest          | Accident        |                 |                 |
| Service**       | Investigation** |                 |                 |
+=================+=================+=================+=================+
| **Job Hazard    | **4. Name of    | **5. Job        | **6. Date**     |
| Analysis        | Analyst**       | Title**         |                 |
| (JHA)**         |                 |                 | 1/26/2004       |
| Reference-FSH   | Chuck Whitlock  | Safety          |                 |
| 6709.11 and 12  |                 | Specialist      |                 |
| (Instructions   |                 |                 |                 |
| on Reverse)     |                 |                 |                 |
+-----------------+-----------------+-----------------+-----------------+
| 7\. Tasks /     | 8\. Hazards     | 9\. Abatement   |                 |
| Procedures      |                 | Actions         |                 |
+-----------------+-----------------+-----------------+-----------------+
| **Motorized     |                 | **Qu            |                 |
| Vehicle**       |                 | alifications**. |                 |
|                 |                 | All Forest      |                 |
|                 |                 | Service         |                 |
|                 |                 | employees who   |                 |
|                 |                 | operate         |                 |
|                 |                 | Government      |                 |
|                 |                 | vehicles (or    |                 |
|                 |                 | private         |                 |
|                 |                 | vehicles used   |                 |
|                 |                 | on official     |                 |
|                 |                 | duty) shall     |                 |
|                 |                 | hold a valid    |                 |
|                 |                 | State driver\'s |                 |
|                 |                 | license with    |                 |
|                 |                 | the proper      |                 |
|                 |                 | endorsements    |                 |
|                 |                 | for the size    |                 |
|                 |                 | and class being |                 |
|                 |                 | driven and a    |                 |
|                 |                 | Forest          |                 |
|                 |                 | Service-issued  |                 |
|                 |                 | identification  |                 |
|                 |                 | card indicating |                 |
|                 |                 | the type of     |                 |
|                 |                 | vehicle or      |                 |
|                 |                 | equipment the   |                 |
|                 |                 | operator is     |                 |
|                 |                 | authorized and  |                 |
|                 |                 | qualified to    |                 |
|                 |                 | operate (FSM    |                 |
|                 |                 | 7134.1).        |                 |
|                 |                 |                 |                 |
|                 |                 | **Training**.   |                 |
|                 |                 | Defensive       |                 |
|                 |                 | driving         |                 |
|                 |                 | training is     |                 |
|                 |                 | required for    |                 |
|                 |                 | all Forest      |                 |
|                 |                 | Service         |                 |
|                 |                 | employees who   |                 |
|                 |                 | drive           |                 |
|                 |                 | Government or   |                 |
|                 |                 | private         |                 |
|                 |                 | vehicles on     |                 |
|                 |                 | official duty.  |                 |
|                 |                 | Drivers must    |                 |
|                 |                 | attend a Forest |                 |
|                 |                 | Service or      |                 |
|                 |                 | National Safety |                 |
|                 |                 | Council or      |                 |
|                 |                 | equivalent      |                 |
|                 |                 | defensive       |                 |
|                 |                 | driving course  |                 |
|                 |                 | at least every  |                 |
|                 |                 | 3 years.        |                 |
+-----------------+-----------------+-----------------+-----------------+
|                 | Fatigue         | Employees shall |                 |
|                 |                 | not operate a   |                 |
|                 | Particulates    | motor vehicle   |                 |
|                 | (dust)          | while under the |                 |
|                 |                 | influence of    |                 |
|                 | Weather         | alcohol and     |                 |
|                 |                 | drugs nor while |                 |
|                 | Insects and     | sick or         |                 |
|                 | animals         | suffering from  |                 |
|                 |                 | excessive       |                 |
|                 | Walking         | fatigue or      |                 |
|                 | surfaces        | emotional       |                 |
|                 |                 | stress.         |                 |
|                 | Smoky           |                 |                 |
|                 | conditions      | **Drive         |                 |
|                 |                 | rs/Operators**. |                 |
|                 |                 | Dr              |                 |
|                 |                 | ivers/operators |                 |
|                 |                 | have the        |                 |
|                 |                 | responsibility  |                 |
|                 |                 | to:             |                 |
|                 |                 |                 |                 |
|                 |                 | Inform their    |                 |
|                 |                 | supervisors of  |                 |
|                 |                 | any physical,   |                 |
|                 |                 | mental, or      |                 |
|                 |                 | emotional       |                 |
|                 |                 | condition that  |                 |
|                 |                 | might impair    |                 |
|                 |                 | their ability   |                 |
|                 |                 | to safely drive |                 |
|                 |                 | a motorized     |                 |
|                 |                 | vehicle or      |                 |
|                 |                 | operate         |                 |
|                 |                 | machinery.      |                 |
|                 |                 |                 |                 |
|                 |                 | Know and        |                 |
|                 |                 | observe all     |                 |
|                 |                 | State and local |                 |
|                 |                 | traffic         |                 |
|                 |                 | regulations.    |                 |
|                 |                 |                 |                 |
|                 |                 | Observe the     |                 |
|                 |                 | \"Circle of     |                 |
|                 |                 | Safety\" rule.  |                 |
|                 |                 | Walk around the |                 |
|                 |                 | vehicle.        |                 |
|                 |                 |                 |                 |
|                 |                 | Check the       |                 |
|                 |                 | windshield,     |                 |
|                 |                 | wipers, and     |                 |
|                 |                 | wiper fluid     |                 |
|                 |                 | level.          |                 |
|                 |                 |                 |                 |
|                 |                 | Adjust mirrors. |                 |
|                 |                 |                 |                 |
|                 |                 | Drive safely    |                 |
|                 |                 | while operating |                 |
|                 |                 | the vehicle     |                 |
|                 |                 | within its      |                 |
|                 |                 | mechanical      |                 |
|                 |                 | limits.         |                 |
|                 |                 |                 |                 |
|                 |                 | Always wear     |                 |
|                 |                 | your safety     |                 |
|                 |                 | belt(s). The    |                 |
|                 |                 | vehicle         |                 |
|                 |                 | operator shall  |                 |
|                 |                 | ensure          |                 |
|                 |                 | passengers also |                 |
|                 |                 | wear safety     |                 |
|                 |                 | belts.          |                 |
|                 |                 |                 |                 |
|                 |                 | Monitor vehicle |                 |
|                 |                 | performance     |                 |
|                 |                 | when driving.   |                 |
|                 |                 | Inspect a       |                 |
|                 |                 | vehicle after   |                 |
|                 |                 | use. Correct or |                 |
|                 |                 | report problems |                 |
|                 |                 | before a        |                 |
|                 |                 | vehicle is used |                 |
|                 |                 | again.          |                 |
|                 |                 |                 |                 |
|                 |                 | Do not          |                 |
|                 |                 | compromise your |                 |
|                 |                 | safety, the     |                 |
|                 |                 | safety of your  |                 |
|                 |                 | passengers, or  |                 |
|                 |                 | public safety   |                 |
|                 |                 | when driving.   |                 |
|                 |                 |                 |                 |
|                 |                 | Pull off the    |                 |
|                 |                 | road for a      |                 |
|                 |                 | break or to     |                 |
|                 |                 | change drivers  |                 |
|                 |                 | if you          |                 |
|                 |                 | experience any  |                 |
|                 |                 | of these        |                 |
|                 |                 | warning signs:  |                 |
|                 |                 |                 |                 |
|                 |                 | Vehicle begins  |                 |
|                 |                 | to feel too     |                 |
|                 |                 | warm.           |                 |
|                 |                 |                 |                 |
|                 |                 | Drowsiness,     |                 |
|                 |                 | especially      |                 |
|                 |                 | after meals.    |                 |
|                 |                 |                 |                 |
|                 |                 | Eyestrain.      |                 |
|                 |                 |                 |                 |
|                 |                 | Inattention,    |                 |
|                 |                 | daydreaming.    |                 |
|                 |                 |                 |                 |
|                 |                 | **Work/rest     |                 |
|                 |                 | guidelines.**   |                 |
|                 |                 | Vehicle         |                 |
|                 |                 | operators must  |                 |
|                 |                 | comply with     |                 |
|                 |                 | these work/rest |                 |
|                 |                 | guidelines.     |                 |
|                 |                 | Operate a       |                 |
|                 |                 | vehicle:        |                 |
|                 |                 |                 |                 |
|                 |                 | Only if you     |                 |
|                 |                 | have had at     |                 |
|                 |                 | least 8         |                 |
|                 |                 | consecutive     |                 |
|                 |                 | hours off duty  |                 |
|                 |                 | before          |                 |
|                 |                 | beginning a     |                 |
|                 |                 | shift.          |                 |
|                 |                 |                 |                 |
|                 |                 | No more than 2  |                 |
|                 |                 | hours without a |                 |
|                 |                 | rest stop.      |                 |
|                 |                 |                 |                 |
|                 |                 | **Equipment.**  |                 |
|                 |                 | Ensure that     |                 |
|                 |                 | Government      |                 |
|                 |                 | vehicles are    |                 |
|                 |                 | equipped with:  |                 |
|                 |                 |                 |                 |
|                 |                 | Safety belts    |                 |
|                 |                 | for all         |                 |
|                 |                 | passengers.     |                 |
|                 |                 | Refer to 49 CFR |                 |
|                 |                 | 392.9 for       |                 |
|                 |                 | exception of    |                 |
|                 |                 | bus passengers. |                 |
|                 |                 |                 |                 |
|                 |                 | Warning markers |                 |
|                 |                 | or reflectors   |                 |
|                 |                 | and flashlight. |                 |
|                 |                 |                 |                 |
|                 |                 | First aid kit.  |                 |
|                 |                 | The standard    |                 |
|                 |                 | first aid kit   |                 |
|                 |                 | in all          |                 |
|                 |                 | Government      |                 |
|                 |                 | vehicles must   |                 |
|                 |                 | contain two     |                 |
|                 |                 | packets of the  |                 |
|                 |                 | standard        |                 |
|                 |                 | protective      |                 |
|                 |                 | equipment       |                 |
|                 |                 | (rubber gloves, |                 |
|                 |                 | face masks, eye |                 |
|                 |                 | protection, and |                 |
|                 |                 | cardiopulmonary |                 |
|                 |                 | resuscitation   |                 |
|                 |                 | (CPR)           |                 |
|                 |                 | clear-mouth     |                 |
|                 |                 | barrier).       |                 |
|                 |                 |                 |                 |
|                 |                 | Fire            |                 |
|                 |                 | extinguishers   |                 |
|                 |                 |                 |                 |
|                 |                 | **Defensive     |                 |
|                 |                 | driving         |                 |
|                 |                 | techniques.**   |                 |
|                 |                 | Drive slowly    |                 |
|                 |                 | and use         |                 |
|                 |                 | transmission    |                 |
|                 |                 | gearing, engine |                 |
|                 |                 | compression,    |                 |
|                 |                 | and gravity to  |                 |
|                 |                 | slow the        |                 |
|                 |                 | vehicle as it   |                 |
|                 |                 | travels uphill. |                 |
|                 |                 | Conversely, use |                 |
|                 |                 | engine          |                 |
|                 |                 | compression and |                 |
|                 |                 | gearing on      |                 |
|                 |                 | downhill        |                 |
|                 |                 | grades.         |                 |
|                 |                 |                 |                 |
|                 |                 | Do not use cell |                 |
|                 |                 | phones while    |                 |
|                 |                 | driving. Have a |                 |
|                 |                 | passenger       |                 |
|                 |                 | answer the      |                 |
|                 |                 | phone for you   |                 |
|                 |                 | or pull off to  |                 |
|                 |                 | side of the     |                 |
|                 |                 | road.           |                 |
|                 |                 |                 |                 |
|                 |                 | Keep right.     |                 |
|                 |                 | Drive as far to |                 |
|                 |                 | the right as    |                 |
|                 |                 | possible        |                 |
|                 |                 | without driving |                 |
|                 |                 | on the          |                 |
|                 |                 | shoulder.       |                 |
|                 |                 |                 |                 |
|                 |                 | **Special       |                 |
|                 |                 | hazards while   |                 |
|                 |                 | driving on      |                 |
|                 |                 | Forest Service  |                 |
|                 |                 | roads**.        |                 |
|                 |                 |                 |                 |
|                 |                 | Road width.     |                 |
|                 |                 | Roads with      |                 |
|                 |                 | narrow driving  |                 |
|                 |                 | surfaces, roads |                 |
|                 |                 | classified as   |                 |
|                 |                 | single-lane     |                 |
|                 |                 | with turnouts,  |                 |
|                 |                 | and roads with  |                 |
|                 |                 | few places to   |                 |
|                 |                 | park or turn    |                 |
|                 |                 | around.         |                 |
|                 |                 |                 |                 |
|                 |                 | Surface. A      |                 |
|                 |                 | variety of road |                 |
|                 |                 | surfaces,       |                 |
|                 |                 | including those |                 |
|                 |                 | that may be     |                 |
|                 |                 | affected by     |                 |
|                 |                 | weather.        |                 |
|                 |                 |                 |                 |
|                 |                 | Sight distance. |                 |
|                 |                 | Sight distance  |                 |
|                 |                 | that may be     |                 |
|                 |                 | limited by      |                 |
|                 |                 | adverse         |                 |
|                 |                 | weather, blind  |                 |
|                 |                 | curves,         |                 |
|                 |                 | foliage, dust,  |                 |
|                 |                 | smoke, and      |                 |
|                 |                 | ambient light.  |                 |
+-----------------+-----------------+-----------------+-----------------+
| **Helicopter**  | Flying objects  | Get a safety    |                 |
|                 |                 | briefing from   |                 |
|                 | Particulates    | Helitack        |                 |
|                 | (dust)          | managers prior  |                 |
|                 |                 | to              |                 |
|                 | Noise           |                 |                 |
|                 |                 | assignment.     |                 |
+-----------------+-----------------+-----------------+-----------------+
|                 |                 | **Equipment**.  |                 |
|                 |                 | Flight suits or |                 |
|                 |                 | fire nomex      |                 |
|                 |                 | shirts and      |                 |
|                 |                 | pants, helmets  |                 |
|                 |                 | or hardhats,    |                 |
|                 |                 | leather or      |                 |
|                 |                 | nomex flight    |                 |
|                 |                 | gloves, and     |                 |
|                 |                 | hearing         |                 |
|                 |                 | protection.     |                 |
+-----------------+-----------------+-----------------+-----------------+
| **Walking and   |                 |                 |                 |
| Hiking**        |                 |                 |                 |
+-----------------+-----------------+-----------------+-----------------+
|                 | Falling objects | **Safety        |                 |
|                 |                 | practices**.    |                 |
|                 | Walking         | Slips, trips,   |                 |
|                 | surfaces        | and falls are   |                 |
|                 |                 | the leading     |                 |
|                 | Fatigue         | causes of field |                 |
|                 |                 | and office      |                 |
|                 | Weather         | accidents and   |                 |
|                 |                 | injuries.       |                 |
|                 | Insects and     |                 |                 |
|                 | animals         | **General       |                 |
|                 |                 | requirement**.  |                 |
|                 | Poisonous       | Wear shoes with |                 |
|                 | plants          | slip-resistant  |                 |
|                 |                 | heels and soles |                 |
|                 |                 | with firm,      |                 |
|                 |                 | flexible        |                 |
|                 |                 | support.        |                 |
|                 |                 |                 |                 |
|                 |                 | **Specific      |                 |
|                 |                 | requirement**.  |                 |
|                 |                 | For             |                 |
|                 |                 | fire-related    |                 |
|                 |                 | activities,     |                 |
|                 |                 | wear            |                 |
|                 |                 | all-leather,    |                 |
|                 |                 | lace-up, 8-inch |                 |
|                 |                 | tall (minimum)  |                 |
|                 |                 | boots.          |                 |
|                 |                 |                 |                 |
|                 |                 | When hiking in  |                 |
|                 |                 | the field,      |                 |
|                 |                 | boots and a     |                 |
|                 |                 | hardhat are     |                 |
|                 |                 | required.       |                 |
|                 |                 |                 |                 |
|                 |                 | Watch footing,  |                 |
|                 |                 | look for        |                 |
|                 |                 | tripping        |                 |
|                 |                 | hazards,        |                 |
|                 |                 | maintain        |                 |
|                 |                 | balance.        |                 |
|                 |                 |                 |                 |
|                 |                 | Be alert for    |                 |
|                 |                 | snags and       |                 |
|                 |                 | notify others   |                 |
|                 |                 | of snag         |                 |
|                 |                 | locations. Take |                 |
|                 |                 | breaks at       |                 |
|                 |                 | regular         |                 |
|                 |                 | intervals to    |                 |
|                 |                 | prevent         |                 |
|                 |                 | fatigue. Use    |                 |
|                 |                 | sunscreen to    |                 |
|                 |                 | protect against |                 |
|                 |                 | sunburn.        |                 |
|                 |                 |                 |                 |
|                 |                 | Be alert for    |                 |
|                 |                 | poisonous       |                 |
|                 |                 | plants, such as |                 |
|                 |                 | poison oak or   |                 |
|                 |                 | ivy. If         |                 |
|                 |                 | exposed, wash   |                 |
|                 |                 | affected areas  |                 |
|                 |                 | and wash        |                 |
|                 |                 | clothing.       |                 |
|                 |                 |                 |                 |
|                 |                 | Be alert for    |                 |
|                 |                 | poisonous       |                 |
|                 |                 | insects and     |                 |
|                 |                 | animals.        |                 |
+-----------------+-----------------+-----------------+-----------------+
| **Field         |                 |                 |                 |
| Investigation   |                 |                 |                 |
| Activities**    |                 |                 |                 |
+-----------------+-----------------+-----------------+-----------------+
|                 | Falling objects | Required PPE.   |                 |
|                 |                 |                 |                 |
|                 | Walking         | Hardhat         |                 |
|                 | surfaces        |                 |                 |
|                 |                 | Leather work    |                 |
|                 | Fatigue         | boots           |                 |
|                 |                 |                 |                 |
|                 | Particulates    | Leather gloves  |                 |
|                 | (dust)          |                 |                 |
|                 |                 | Nomex shirt and |                 |
|                 | Weather         | pants (for      |                 |
|                 |                 | fire-related    |                 |
|                 | Temperature     | accidents)      |                 |
|                 |                 |                 |                 |
|                 | Insects and     | Fire shelter    |                 |
|                 | animals         | (for            |                 |
|                 |                 | fire-related    |                 |
|                 | Diseases        | accidents)      |                 |
|                 |                 |                 |                 |
|                 | Poisonous       | Eye             |                 |
|                 | plants          | pro             |                 |
|                 |                 | tection/goggles |                 |
|                 |                 |                 |                 |
|                 |                 | Daily briefings |                 |
|                 |                 | by the team     |                 |
|                 |                 | leader, chief   |                 |
|                 |                 | investigator,   |                 |
|                 |                 | and safety      |                 |
|                 |                 | manager will    |                 |
|                 |                 | outline tasks   |                 |
|                 |                 | to be           |                 |
|                 |                 | accomplished    |                 |
|                 |                 | and the         |                 |
|                 |                 | required safety |                 |
|                 |                 | procedures.     |                 |
|                 |                 |                 |                 |
|                 |                 | Manage fatigue, |                 |
|                 |                 | take breaks as  |                 |
|                 |                 | appropriate,    |                 |
|                 |                 | allow for       |                 |
|                 |                 | adequate rest.  |                 |
|                 |                 | Eat             |                 |
|                 |                 | well-balanced   |                 |
|                 |                 | meals and drink |                 |
|                 |                 | plenty of       |                 |
|                 |                 | fluids.         |                 |
|                 |                 |                 |                 |
|                 |                 | Check clothing  |                 |
|                 |                 | for ticks       |                 |
|                 |                 | during and      |                 |
|                 |                 | after each      |                 |
|                 |                 | shift.          |                 |
|                 |                 |                 |                 |
|                 |                 | Be alert for    |                 |
|                 |                 | snakes.         |                 |
+-----------------+-----------------+-----------------+-----------------+
| **Security**    |                 | **Security      |                 |
|                 |                 | procedures.**   |                 |
|                 |                 | Establish       |                 |
|                 |                 | building        |                 |
|                 |                 | evacuation      |                 |
|                 |                 | procedures for  |                 |
|                 |                 | work area being |                 |
|                 |                 | utilized, make  |                 |
|                 |                 | sure all        |                 |
|                 |                 | employees are   |                 |
|                 |                 | aware of exits  |                 |
|                 |                 | and safety      |                 |
|                 |                 | meeting area.   |                 |
|                 |                 |                 |                 |
|                 |                 | Inform team     |                 |
|                 |                 | members of the  |                 |
|                 |                 | process to      |                 |
|                 |                 | report any      |                 |
|                 |                 | accidents or    |                 |
|                 |                 | injuries.       |                 |
|                 |                 |                 |                 |
|                 |                 | Provide all     |                 |
|                 |                 | team members    |                 |
|                 |                 | with incident   |                 |
|                 |                 | emergency phone |                 |
|                 |                 | numbers and the |                 |
|                 |                 | process to      |                 |
|                 |                 | follow for      |                 |
|                 |                 | rapid           |                 |
|                 |                 | notification in |                 |
|                 |                 | the event of an |                 |
|                 |                 | emergency.      |                 |
|                 |                 |                 |                 |
|                 |                 | Che             |                 |
|                 |                 | ck-out/check-in |                 |
|                 |                 | systems (such   |                 |
|                 |                 | as a sign out   |                 |
|                 |                 | board) shall be |                 |
|                 |                 | located and     |                 |
|                 |                 | utilized for    |                 |
|                 |                 | team use.       |                 |
|                 |                 |                 |                 |
|                 |                 | Advise the      |                 |
|                 |                 | appropriate     |                 |
|                 |                 | person(s) on    |                 |
|                 |                 | the accident    |                 |
|                 |                 | investigation   |                 |
|                 |                 | team of travel  |                 |
|                 |                 | plans with      |                 |
|                 |                 | expected times  |                 |
|                 |                 | of arrival and  |                 |
|                 |                 | return when     |                 |
|                 |                 | traveling to    |                 |
|                 |                 | and from the    |                 |
|                 |                 | investigation   |                 |
|                 |                 | site or         |                 |
|                 |                 | isolated        |                 |
|                 |                 | locations.      |                 |
|                 |                 | Ensure vehicles |                 |
|                 |                 | are operating   |                 |
|                 |                 | properly and    |                 |
|                 |                 | are equipped    |                 |
|                 |                 | for the         |                 |
|                 |                 | specific task.  |                 |
|                 |                 | Travel in pairs |                 |
|                 |                 | where           |                 |
|                 |                 | warranted.      |                 |
|                 |                 |                 |                 |
|                 |                 | Ensure that     |                 |
|                 |                 | communications  |                 |
|                 |                 | equipment is    |                 |
|                 |                 | operating       |                 |
|                 |                 | properly and    |                 |
|                 |                 | replacement     |                 |
|                 |                 | batteries are   |                 |
|                 |                 | available for   |                 |
|                 |                 | hand-held       |                 |
|                 |                 | radios.         |                 |
+-----------------+-----------------+-----------------+-----------------+
| **Bloodborne    |                 | **Training**.   |                 |
| Pathogen        |                 | All employees   |                 |
| Program**       |                 | shall receive   |                 |
|                 |                 | HIV/AIDS        |                 |
|                 |                 | education       |                 |
|                 |                 | training. For   |                 |
|                 |                 | employees whose |                 |
|                 |                 | jobs put them   |                 |
|                 |                 | at risk for an  |                 |
|                 |                 | occupational    |                 |
|                 |                 | exposure,       |                 |
|                 |                 | training shall  |                 |
|                 |                 | cover the major |                 |
|                 |                 | elements of the |                 |
|                 |                 | OSHA bloodborne |                 |
|                 |                 | pathogens       |                 |
|                 |                 | regulation.     |                 |
+-----------------+-----------------+-----------------+-----------------+
|                 | Diseases        | To further      |                 |
|                 |                 | minimize        |                 |
|                 |                 | employee risk,  |                 |
|                 |                 | all employees,  |                 |
|                 |                 | regardless of   |                 |
|                 |                 | job             |                 |
|                 |                 | classification  |                 |
|                 |                 | or duties,      |                 |
|                 |                 | shall observe   |                 |
|                 |                 | universal       |                 |
|                 |                 | precautions at  |                 |
|                 |                 | all times.      |                 |
|                 |                 | Observing       |                 |
|                 |                 | universal       |                 |
|                 |                 | precautions is  |                 |
|                 |                 | an approach to  |                 |
|                 |                 | infection       |                 |
|                 |                 | control in      |                 |
|                 |                 | which human     |                 |
|                 |                 | blood and human |                 |
|                 |                 | body fluids are |                 |
|                 |                 | treated as if   |                 |
|                 |                 | known to be     |                 |
|                 |                 | infectious for  |                 |
|                 |                 | HIV, HBV, or    |                 |
|                 |                 | other           |                 |
|                 |                 | bloodborne      |                 |
|                 |                 | pathogens.      |                 |
+-----------------+-----------------+-----------------+-----------------+
| **Hot           |                 |                 |                 |
| Conditions**    |                 |                 |                 |
+-----------------+-----------------+-----------------+-----------------+
|                 | Fatigue         | **Working in    |                 |
|                 |                 | Hot             |                 |
|                 | Weather         | Conditions**.   |                 |
|                 |                 | Individual      |                 |
|                 |                 | differences in  |                 |
|                 |                 | heat tolerance  |                 |
|                 |                 | are related to  |                 |
|                 |                 | fitness,        |                 |
|                 |                 | hydration,      |                 |
|                 |                 | illness, drugs  |                 |
|                 |                 | and medication, |                 |
|                 |                 | and fatigue.    |                 |
|                 |                 |                 |                 |
|                 |                 | Heat stress     |                 |
|                 |                 | occurs when the |                 |
|                 |                 | body\'s core    |                 |
|                 |                 | temperature     |                 |
|                 |                 | rises beyond    |                 |
|                 |                 | safe limits.    |                 |
|                 |                 | Evaporation of  |                 |
|                 |                 | sweat is the    |                 |
|                 |                 | body\'s main    |                 |
|                 |                 | line of defense |                 |
|                 |                 | against heat.   |                 |
|                 |                 | As sweat        |                 |
|                 |                 | evaporates, it  |                 |
|                 |                 | cools the body. |                 |
|                 |                 | When water lost |                 |
|                 |                 | by sweating is  |                 |
|                 |                 | not replaced,   |                 |
|                 |                 | the body\'s     |                 |
|                 |                 | heat controls   |                 |
|                 |                 | break down and  |                 |
|                 |                 | body            |                 |
|                 |                 | temperature     |                 |
|                 |                 | climbs          |                 |
|                 |                 | dangerously.    |                 |
|                 |                 | Three factors   |                 |
|                 |                 | that can        |                 |
|                 |                 | contribute to   |                 |
|                 |                 | heat stress are |                 |
|                 |                 | low or poor     |                 |
|                 |                 | physical        |                 |
|                 |                 | fitness, excess |                 |
|                 |                 | weight, and     |                 |
|                 |                 | hypertension.   |                 |
|                 |                 |                 |                 |
|                 |                 | Schedule the    |                 |
|                 |                 | hardest work    |                 |
|                 |                 | during the      |                 |
|                 |                 | cooler hours of |                 |
|                 |                 | the day. Set a  |                 |
|                 |                 | moderate work   |                 |
|                 |                 | pace. As the    |                 |
|                 |                 | temperature     |                 |
|                 |                 | increases, stop |                 |
|                 |                 | for frequent    |                 |
|                 |                 | rest periods of |                 |
|                 |                 | at least 15     |                 |
|                 |                 | minutes. Always |                 |
|                 |                 | have an         |                 |
|                 |                 | adequate supply |                 |
|                 |                 | of water        |                 |
|                 |                 | available and   |                 |
|                 |                 | ensure that     |                 |
|                 |                 | employees are   |                 |
|                 |                 | getting needed  |                 |
|                 |                 | liquids.        |                 |
|                 |                 |                 |                 |
|                 |                 | Plan ahead for  |                 |
|                 |                 | drinking water; |                 |
|                 |                 | don\'t allow    |                 |
|                 |                 | water supplies  |                 |
|                 |                 | to run out.     |                 |
|                 |                 |                 |                 |
|                 |                 | To prevent      |                 |
|                 |                 | dehydration:    |                 |
|                 |                 |                 |                 |
|                 |                 | Drink 8 to 16   |                 |
|                 |                 | ounces of water |                 |
|                 |                 | before work.    |                 |
|                 |                 |                 |                 |
|                 |                 | Take frequent   |                 |
|                 |                 | drinks during   |                 |
|                 |                 | each hour of    |                 |
|                 |                 | work (1 quart   |                 |
|                 |                 | or 1 liter per  |                 |
|                 |                 | hour).          |                 |
|                 |                 |                 |                 |
|                 |                 | Drink as much   |                 |
|                 |                 | water as        |                 |
|                 |                 | possible at     |                 |
|                 |                 | lunch and the   |                 |
|                 |                 | evening meal.   |                 |
|                 |                 |                 |                 |
|                 |                 | Continue        |                 |
|                 |                 | replacing       |                 |
|                 |                 | fluids          |                 |
|                 |                 | throughout the  |                 |
|                 |                 | evening.        |                 |
|                 |                 |                 |                 |
|                 |                 | Limit caffeine  |                 |
|                 |                 | drinks, such as |                 |
|                 |                 | coffee or cola. |                 |
|                 |                 |                 |                 |
|                 |                 | Avoid alcoholic |                 |
|                 |                 | drinks.         |                 |
|                 |                 |                 |                 |
|                 |                 | Provide         |                 |
|                 |                 | well-planned    |                 |
|                 |                 | meals and       |                 |
|                 |                 | healthy snacks  |                 |
|                 |                 | that are vital  |                 |
|                 |                 | to maintain     |                 |
|                 |                 | work capacity   |                 |
|                 |                 | and to avoid    |                 |
|                 |                 | heat disorders  |                 |
|                 |                 | through         |                 |
|                 |                 | adequate        |                 |
|                 |                 | replacement of  |                 |
|                 |                 | water, salt,    |                 |
|                 |                 | and potassium.  |                 |
|                 |                 | Carbohydr       |                 |
|                 |                 | ate/electrolyte |                 |
|                 |                 | beverages are   |                 |
|                 |                 | recommended.    |                 |
|                 |                 |                 |                 |
|                 |                 | Wear hardhats;  |                 |
|                 |                 | they protect    |                 |
|                 |                 | your head and   |                 |
|                 |                 | keep you        |                 |
|                 |                 | cooler.         |                 |
|                 |                 |                 |                 |
|                 |                 | Prevent sunburn |                 |
|                 |                 | by wearing      |                 |
|                 |                 | lightweight,    |                 |
|                 |                 | light-colored,  |                 |
|                 |                 | loose clothing, |                 |
|                 |                 | which allows    |                 |
|                 |                 | air to          |                 |
|                 |                 | circulate and   |                 |
|                 |                 | sweat to        |                 |
|                 |                 | evaporate, and  |                 |
|                 |                 | offers          |                 |
|                 |                 | protection from |                 |
|                 |                 | direct sun.     |                 |
|                 |                 | Bare skin       |                 |
|                 |                 | absorbs the     |                 |
|                 |                 | sun\'s radiant  |                 |
|                 |                 | heat and raises |                 |
|                 |                 | body            |                 |
|                 |                 | temperature.    |                 |
|                 |                 |                 |                 |
|                 |                 | During periods  |                 |
|                 |                 | of continued    |                 |
|                 |                 | extreme         |                 |
|                 |                 | temperatures    |                 |
|                 |                 | (90 ^o^F or     |                 |
|                 |                 | above), ensure  |                 |
|                 |                 | that            |                 |
|                 |                 | supervisors     |                 |
|                 |                 | monitor         |                 |
|                 |                 | employees and   |                 |
|                 |                 | that employees  |                 |
|                 |                 | watch each      |                 |
|                 |                 | other for signs |                 |
|                 |                 | of heat-stress  |                 |
|                 |                 | disorders,      |                 |
|                 |                 | including heat  |                 |
|                 |                 | cramps, heat    |                 |
|                 |                 | exhaustion, and |                 |
|                 |                 | heatstroke.     |                 |
|                 |                 |                 |                 |
|                 |                 | Heat cramps are |                 |
|                 |                 | identified by   |                 |
|                 |                 | muscular pains  |                 |
|                 |                 | and cramps,     |                 |
|                 |                 | with leg and    |                 |
|                 |                 | abdominal       |                 |
|                 |                 | muscles usually |                 |
|                 |                 | affected first. |                 |
|                 |                 | Remedies        |                 |
|                 |                 | include         |                 |
|                 |                 | stretching and  |                 |
|                 |                 | gently          |                 |
|                 |                 | massaging       |                 |
|                 |                 | cramped muscles |                 |
|                 |                 | and applying a  |                 |
|                 |                 | heating pad or  |                 |
|                 |                 | hot water       |                 |
|                 |                 | bottle to help  |                 |
|                 |                 | relieve muscle  |                 |
|                 |                 | spasms.         |                 |
|                 |                 |                 |                 |
|                 |                 | Heat exhaustion |                 |
|                 |                 | is              |                 |
|                 |                 | characterized   |                 |
|                 |                 | by fatigue,     |                 |
|                 |                 | weakness, and   |                 |
|                 |                 | collapse. The   |                 |
|                 |                 | skin becomes    |                 |
|                 |                 | pale, cool, and |                 |
|                 |                 | clammy.         |                 |
|                 |                 | Individuals     |                 |
|                 |                 | experience      |                 |
|                 |                 | nausea,         |                 |
|                 |                 | dizziness, a    |                 |
|                 |                 | throbbing       |                 |
|                 |                 | headache,       |                 |
|                 |                 | breathing       |                 |
|                 |                 | problems, and   |                 |
|                 |                 | diarrhea.       |                 |
|                 |                 | Recommended     |                 |
|                 |                 | actions include |                 |
|                 |                 | moving to a     |                 |
|                 |                 | cool, shady     |                 |
|                 |                 | place, lying    |                 |
|                 |                 | with the feet   |                 |
|                 |                 | raised 8 to 12  |                 |
|                 |                 | inches above    |                 |
|                 |                 | the head,       |                 |
|                 |                 | loosening       |                 |
|                 |                 | clothing, and   |                 |
|                 |                 | applying cool   |                 |
|                 |                 | compresses to   |                 |
|                 |                 | the skin. If    |                 |
|                 |                 | there is no     |                 |
|                 |                 | improvement     |                 |
|                 |                 | quickly, seek   |                 |
|                 |                 | medical         |                 |
|                 |                 | attention at    |                 |
|                 |                 | once.           |                 |
|                 |                 |                 |                 |
|                 |                 | Heatstroke is a |                 |
|                 |                 | medical         |                 |
|                 |                 | emergency.      |                 |
|                 |                 | Unaclimatized   |                 |
|                 |                 | employees are   |                 |
|                 |                 | especially      |                 |
|                 |                 | prone to        |                 |
|                 |                 | heatstroke.     |                 |
|                 |                 | Symptoms are    |                 |
|                 |                 | confusion, high |                 |
|                 |                 | body            |                 |
|                 |                 | temperature,    |                 |
|                 |                 | hot (often dry) |                 |
|                 |                 | skin, rapid     |                 |
|                 |                 | pulse,          |                 |
|                 |                 | convulsions,    |                 |
|                 |                 | loss of         |                 |
|                 |                 | consciousness,  |                 |
|                 |                 | and coma. Lack  |                 |
|                 |                 | of sweating is  |                 |
|                 |                 | one sign of     |                 |
|                 |                 | imminent        |                 |
|                 |                 | heatstroke. Do  |                 |
|                 |                 | not delay       |                 |
|                 |                 | treatment. Cool |                 |
|                 |                 | the body down   |                 |
|                 |                 | immediately.    |                 |
|                 |                 | Administer      |                 |
|                 |                 | fluids and      |                 |
|                 |                 | transport the   |                 |
|                 |                 | victim to a     |                 |
|                 |                 | medical         |                 |
|                 |                 | facility as     |                 |
|                 |                 | quickly as      |                 |
|                 |                 | possible.       |                 |
+-----------------+-----------------+-----------------+-----------------+
| **Lightning and |                 |                 |                 |
| Thunderstorms** |                 |                 |                 |
+-----------------+-----------------+-----------------+-----------------+
|                 | Other physical  | **Lightning and |                 |
|                 | hazard:         | t               |                 |
|                 | Lightning       | hunderstorms.** |                 |
|                 | striking        | Heavy rain,     |                 |
|                 | employees       | hail, and       |                 |
|                 |                 | lightning occur |                 |
|                 |                 | only in the     |                 |
|                 |                 | mature stage of |                 |
|                 |                 | a thunderstorm. |                 |
|                 |                 | Keep informed;  |                 |
|                 |                 | know what the   |                 |
|                 |                 | storm is doing. |                 |
|                 |                 |                 |                 |
|                 |                 | When there is   |                 |
|                 |                 | no shelter,     |                 |
|                 |                 | avoid tall      |                 |
|                 |                 | objects such as |                 |
|                 |                 | lone trees. If  |                 |
|                 |                 | only isolated   |                 |
|                 |                 | trees are       |                 |
|                 |                 | nearby or if    |                 |
|                 |                 | you are in open |                 |
|                 |                 | country, the    |                 |
|                 |                 | best protection |                 |
|                 |                 | is to make      |                 |
|                 |                 | yourself as     |                 |
|                 |                 | small a target  |                 |
|                 |                 | as possible.    |                 |
|                 |                 | Drop to your    |                 |
|                 |                 | knees, bend     |                 |
|                 |                 | forward with    |                 |
|                 |                 | your hands      |                 |
|                 |                 | resting on your |                 |
|                 |                 | knees, and keep |                 |
|                 |                 | a distance of   |                 |
|                 |                 | twice the       |                 |
|                 |                 | height of the   |                 |
|                 |                 | nearest tree    |                 |
|                 |                 | between you and |                 |
|                 |                 | the tree. To    |                 |
|                 |                 | minimize the    |                 |
|                 |                 | flow of the     |                 |
|                 |                 | current, keep   |                 |
|                 |                 | your feet       |                 |
|                 |                 | together. Keep  |                 |
|                 |                 | away from wire  |                 |
|                 |                 | fences,         |                 |
|                 |                 | telephone       |                 |
|                 |                 | lines,          |                 |
|                 |                 | electrically    |                 |
|                 |                 | conductive      |                 |
|                 |                 | objects, and    |                 |
|                 |                 | railroad        |                 |
|                 |                 | tracks.         |                 |
|                 |                 |                 |                 |
|                 |                 | Advise team     |                 |
|                 |                 | members that if |                 |
|                 |                 | they feel an    |                 |
|                 |                 | electrical      |                 |
|                 |                 | charge, if      |                 |
|                 |                 | their hair      |                 |
|                 |                 | stands on end,  |                 |
|                 |                 | or their skin   |                 |
|                 |                 | tingles, a      |                 |
|                 |                 | lightning       |                 |
|                 |                 | strike may be   |                 |
|                 |                 | imminent.       |                 |
+-----------------+-----------------+-----------------+-----------------+
| **Solar         |                 |                 |                 |
| Radiation**     |                 |                 |                 |
+-----------------+-----------------+-----------------+-----------------+
|                 | Burns           | **To minimize   |                 |
|                 |                 | UV exposure:**  |                 |
|                 |                 |                 |                 |
|                 |                 | Keep exposed    |                 |
|                 |                 | skin covered by |                 |
|                 |                 | wearing a hat,  |                 |
|                 |                 | a bandanna, and |                 |
|                 |                 | a long-sleeved  |                 |
|                 |                 | shirt (with     |                 |
|                 |                 | sleeves rolled  |                 |
|                 |                 | down and collar |                 |
|                 |                 | turned up).     |                 |
|                 |                 |                 |                 |
|                 |                 | Wear sunglasses |                 |
|                 |                 | that filter out |                 |
|                 |                 | 100 percent of  |                 |
|                 |                 | the UV rays.    |                 |
|                 |                 | The use of      |                 |
|                 |                 | non-UV          |                 |
|                 |                 | protected       |                 |
|                 |                 | sunglasses or   |                 |
|                 |                 | photogrey       |                 |
|                 |                 | glasses can     |                 |
|                 |                 | increase the    |                 |
|                 |                 | chance of UV    |                 |
|                 |                 | damage to the   |                 |
|                 |                 | retina and are  |                 |
|                 |                 | not             |                 |
|                 |                 | recommended.    |                 |
|                 |                 |                 |                 |
|                 |                 | Provide and use |                 |
|                 |                 | protective      |                 |
|                 |                 | sunscreen       |                 |
|                 |                 | lotion, cream,  |                 |
|                 |                 | oil, and lip    |                 |
|                 |                 | balm as         |                 |
|                 |                 | identified in   |                 |
|                 |                 | the JHA.        |                 |
|                 |                 |                 |                 |
|                 |                 | When possible,  |                 |
|                 |                 | stay indoors    |                 |
|                 |                 | during the peak |                 |
|                 |                 | exposure time   |                 |
|                 |                 | in the summer   |                 |
|                 |                 | or find         |                 |
|                 |                 | worksites that  |                 |
|                 |                 | are shady.      |                 |
|                 |                 |                 |                 |
|                 |                 | Alter work      |                 |
|                 |                 | schedules where |                 |
|                 |                 | appropriate to  |                 |
|                 |                 | avoid peak      |                 |
|                 |                 | summer          |                 |
|                 |                 | exposure.       |                 |
+-----------------+-----------------+-----------------+-----------------+
| Evacuation Plan |                 |                 |                 |
| (see attached   |                 |                 |                 |
| Evacuation      |                 |                 |                 |
| Plan)           |                 |                 |                 |
+-----------------+-----------------+-----------------+-----------------+
| **10. Line      |                 | **11. Title**   | **12. Date**    |
| Officer         |                 |                 |                 |
| Signature**     |                 | Team Leader     |                 |
+-----------------+-----------------+-----------------+-----------------+

**FIELD SITE**

**EMERGENCY EVACUATION PROCEDURES AND TRAVEL ROUTES**

Project Name: Accident Investigation

Work Site Location: National Forest / Station

Include legal description:

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To prepare for an emergency, which requires first aid, and/or immediate
evacuation of personnel due to serious illness or injury, the following
information should be predetermined, and available to all crewmembers:

**DESIGNATED FIRST AID PROVIDER(S):**

(At least one person on the investigation team field crew should be
designated to provide first aid.

**COMMUNICATION PROCEDURES TO FOLLOW IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY:**

MEANS OF COMMUNICATION:

Duty Hours: Follow established forest/station procedures

Offduty Hours: Follow established forest/station procedures

(radio, cell phone, Emergency Position-Indicating Radiobeacn (EPIRB),
etc.)

RADIO CHANNEL:

PHONE NUMBER:

HOME BASE:

HOME BASE EMERGENCY COORDINATOR:

**EMERGENCY SERVICES:**

AMBULANCE:

PHONE NUMBER:

HOSPITAL:

PHONE NUMBER:

(Air evacuation should be obtained through the supervisor's office (SO)
dispatcher, if needed.)

EMERGENCY EVACUATION TRAVEL ROUTES: Attach map with roads for evacuation
to main highway to above hospital (and helispots, if appropriate)
highlighted.

In the event of an accident during a fire incident contact incident base
during field site visits, follow incident emergency evacuation
processes.

\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*///\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*

**INVESTIGATION TEAM MEMBERS SHOULD PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING WHEN CALLING
FOR ASSISTANCE:**

**- nature of injury or accident (do not broadcast victim(s) name(s);**

**- type of assistance needed;**

**- number, and (for air transport) estimated weight, of persons to be
transported;**

**- location of injured, using landmarks identifiable on ground and/or
map;**

**- current information about weather and travel hazards/obstacles.**

**- (Crew should remain in contact with home unit until evacuation team
arrives, if possible.)**

***Copies of this plan should be provided to investigation team
member(s) and home base coordinator(s), prior to beginning work.***