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<thead>
<tr class="header">
<th rowspan="2"><strong>Physical Item or Activity</strong></th>
<th rowspan="2"><strong>Hazard(s)</strong></th>
<th colspan="4">Without Controls</th>
<th rowspan="2"><blockquote>
<p><strong>Control(s)</strong></p>
</blockquote></th>
<th colspan="4">Risk with Controls in Place</th>
<th colspan="5">Risk with Additional Controls in Place</th>
<th></th>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<th><strong>Occupancy A</strong></th>
<th><strong>Severity B</strong></th>
<th><strong>Likelihood C</strong></th>
<th><strong>Risk* AxBxC</strong></th>
<th><blockquote>
<p><strong>Occupancy A</strong></p>
</blockquote></th>
<th><blockquote>
<p><strong>Severity B</strong></p>
</blockquote></th>
<th><blockquote>
<p><strong>Likelihood C</strong></p>
</blockquote></th>
<th><blockquote>
<p><strong>Risk* AxBxC</strong></p>
</blockquote></th>
<th><strong>Control(s) Added to Reduce Risk</strong></th>
<th><blockquote>
<p><strong>Occupancy A</strong></p>
</blockquote></th>
<th><blockquote>
<p><strong>Severity B</strong></p>
</blockquote></th>
<th><blockquote>
<p><strong>Likelihood C</strong></p>
</blockquote></th>
<th><blockquote>
<p><strong>Risk* AxBxC</strong></p>
</blockquote></th>
<th><blockquote>
<p><strong>% Risk Reduction</strong></p>
</blockquote></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr class="odd">
<td><strong>Chiggers and larval tick bites</strong></td>
<td>Itching and skin irritation, possible infection in the area of
bites</td>
<td>4</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>4</td>
<td>16</td>
<td rowspan="2"><ul>
<li><p>Habitat control, such as grassy areas mowed, low braches
pruned.</p></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li><p>Clothing such as disposable suits with booties or knee high
rubber boots when entering high grass; light colored clothing, tuck
shirt into pants, long pants tucked into socks (except in late summer
for larvae and chiggers when stretching the socks allows the pests to
enter); change clothes and shower as soon as possible after leaving the
work area. Place clothing in heated dryer to kill ticks. Supplement
clothing with use of repellents.</p></li>
<li><p>Check body after work outdoors. Report to OMC if bitten. Have
ticks identified and tested by SHSD.</p></li>
<li><p>Training on Lyme Disease &amp; Tick/Chiggers hazards
(<em>TQ-Lyme1).</em> Guidance in <em>Natural Hazards in the
Environmental</em> Subject Area and Handbook. Site and organization
level communication such as <em>Monday Memo, Bulletin,</em> SHSD Web
Site, <em>Take-5</em> archives, and guidance to housing
occupants.</p></li>
</ul></td>
<td>4</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>3</td>
<td>12</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td><strong>Nymphal and adult stage ticks bites</strong></td>
<td>Diseases: Lyme disease, Ehrlichiosis, Babesiosis, Rocky Mountain
Spotted Fever.</td>
<td>4</td>
<td>3</td>
<td>4</td>
<td>48</td>
<td>4</td>
<td>3</td>
<td>3</td>
<td>36</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td><strong>Bee/Wasp Stings.</strong></td>
<td>Possible anaphylactic shock for allergic individuals.</td>
<td>3</td>
<td>5</td>
<td>3</td>
<td>60</td>
<td><ul>
<li><p>Avoid and use caution around swarms and potential nesting sites
(such gas cylinder caps). Avoid rapid swinging or swatting at bees and
wasps</p></li>
<li><p>If nest is observed, call 2468 for pesticide applicators to spray
nest.</p></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li><p>If individuals are allergic to bees, they should carry
epinephrine pen for their treatment in case they are stung. EMTs and OMC
have epinephrine for treatment of allergic individuals. Call x-2222.
Avoid working alone in high hazard areas.</p></li>
<li><p>Guidance in <em>Natural Hazards in the Environmental</em> Subject
Area and Handbook.</p></li>
</ul></td>
<td>3</td>
<td>5</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>30</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td><strong>Mosquito bites-</strong></td>
<td>Diseases such as West Nile Virus, Eastern Equine Encephalitis,
Malaria</td>
<td>3</td>
<td>4</td>
<td>3</td>
<td>36</td>
<td><ul>
<li><p>Eliminate mosquito breeding grounds, such as dumping stagnant
water, putting drain holes in containers. Work during day.</p></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li><p>Cover as much skin as possible by wearing shirts with long
sleeves, long pants, and socks during high risk periods. Supplement
clothing with use of insect repellents. Avoid using perfumes or perfumed
soaps.</p></li>
<li><p>Guidance in <em>Natural Hazards in the Environmental</em> Subject
Area and Handbook.</p></li>
</ul></td>
<td>3</td>
<td>3</td>
<td>3</td>
<td>27</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td><strong>Spider Bites-</strong></td>
<td>Illness from venom</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>3</td>
<td>12</td>
<td><ul>
<li><p>If spider nest is observed in work area, remove with stick or
other object or call 2468 for pesticide applicators to spray
nest.</p></li>
<li><p>If bitten, go to Occupational Medicine Clinic.</p></li>
<li><p>Guidance in <em>Natural Hazards in the Environmental</em> Subject
Area and Handbook.</p></li>
</ul></td>
<td>2</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>3</td>
<td>6</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td><strong>Snake Bites</strong></td>
<td>Diseases such as salmonella, Babesia.</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>8</td>
<td><ul>
<li><p>Avoid rocky areas.</p></li>
<li><p>Wear long pants and work boots. Wash hands after contact snake or
reptile. If bitten go to OMC.</p></li>
<li><p>If a snake is found within a building, contact EWMSD (x3091) for
removal actions.</p></li>
<li><p>Guidance in <em>Natural Hazards in the Environmental</em> Subject
Area and Handbook.</p></li>
</ul></td>
<td>2</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>4</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td><strong>Animal Bites</strong> such as raccoon, bats, cats, dogs,
squirrels, geese</td>
<td>Disease such as rabies and skin injury from teeth and scratches</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>4</td>
<td>3</td>
<td>36</td>
<td><ul>
<li><p>Avoid contact with animals. Call 2468 for removal of
animals.</p></li>
<li><p>If bitten, go to OMC and contact Grounds to attempt capture,
especially if animal is carnivore (raccoon, cat, bat, opossum, dog,
etc.). Report bites to Suffolk County Department of Health Services (by
Medical) and follow medical advice for rabies vaccine.</p></li>
<li><p>Employees working with wild or feral animals access to
pre-exposure rabies vaccine.</p></li>
<li><p>Stay clear of nesting areas and grouping of parents &amp;
young.</p></li>
</ul></td>
<td>2</td>
<td>4</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>16</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
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<tr class="even">
<td><strong>Poisonous plants</strong> such as poison ivy, poison oak,
and poison sumac)</td>
<td>Skin irritation, rash</td>
<td>3</td>
<td>3</td>
<td>4</td>
<td>36</td>
<td><ul>
<li><p>Awareness of types of plants. If unsure of plant type, contact
EWMSD (x3091) for plant identification.</p></li>
<li><p>Use barrier creams. Wash contacted skin as soon as possible. Go
to OMC if rash is extensive or infected.</p></li>
<li><p>Wear long pants and long sleeve shirt and shoes and socks. Wear
cotton or leather gloves if removing brush. Decontaminate or dispose of
clothes after contact with poisonous plants.</p></li>
<li><p>Clean contacted surfaces, tools clothing gloves etc.</p></li>
<li><p>Guidance in <em>Natural Hazards in the Environmental</em> Subject
Area and Handbook.</p></li>
</ul></td>
<td>3</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>3</td>
<td>18</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td><strong>Rodent, bat, and bird droppings, feces, urin</strong>e</td>
<td>Diseases such as hanta virus</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>4</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>16</td>
<td><ul>
<li><p>Avoid creating airborne dust by actions such as sweeping and
pressurized air blowing.</p></li>
<li><p>Plant Engineering disinfection and removal of biological hazards
using approved procedures.</p></li>
<li><p>Guidance in <em>Natural Hazards in the Environmental</em> Subject
Area and Handbook.</p></li>
</ul></td>
<td>2</td>
<td>4</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>8</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td><strong>Heat</strong></td>
<td>Illness from heat exposure, such as heat stress</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>3</td>
<td>3</td>
<td>18</td>
<td><ul>
<li><p>Heat stress alert system work/rest regimen. Take frequent breaks
in cool areas and stay hydrated.</p></li>
<li><p>If protective clothing is worn, take more frequent breaks.
Personal dosimetry or medical parameter tracking when in encapsulating
PPE. Observe signs and symptoms in self and co-workers.</p></li>
<li><p>Training/toolbox sessions on heat stress or web class
<em>(TQ-HEATSTRESS).</em> Guidance in <em>Natural Hazards in the
Environmental</em> Subject Area and Handbook.</p></li>
<li><p>Medical Surveillance for high risk workers.</p></li>
</ul></td>
<td>2</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>3</td>
<td>12</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td><strong>Cold</strong></td>
<td>Cold stress and frostbite to extremities</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>3</td>
<td>3</td>
<td>27</td>
<td><ul>
<li><p>PPE such as Warm clothing, insulated coats or coveralls,
insulated gloves. Remain dry, including avoiding sweat in heavy
clothing. Consider insulated boots and plastic toe safety
shoes.</p></li>
<li><p>Avoid contact with metal objects. Take breaks in heated room or
vehicles.</p></li>
<li><p>Workers with diabetes, on certain medications, or with
pre-dispositions to cold- avoid exposure and take extra precautions such
as notifying supervisor of conditions.</p></li>
<li><p>Training/Toolbox sessions on Cold Stress. Guidance in <em>Natural
Hazards in the Environmental</em> Subject Area and Handbook.</p></li>
</ul></td>
<td>2</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>3</td>
<td>12</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td><strong>Ultraviolet –sunlight</strong></td>
<td>Skin disease or burns</td>
<td>5</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>3</td>
<td>20</td>
<td><ul>
<li><p>Sunscreen of SPF 30+. Safety sunglasses. Wear protective clothing
including hats or sun visor as necessary. Consider clothing made with
SPF in high exposure cases.</p></li>
<li><p>Limit work during high sun periods. Take breaks in the
shade.</p></li>
<li><p>Guidance in <em>Natural Hazards in the Environmental</em> Subject
Area and Handbook.</p></li>
</ul></td>
<td>5</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>3</td>
<td>15</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td><strong>Lightning</strong></td>
<td>Electrical shock and burns</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>5</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>10</td>
<td><ul>
<li><p>When weather conditions are hazardous suspend activities.
Relocate personnel to a safe shelter.</p></li>
<li><p>Monitor weather conditions to determine when it is safe to resume
work.</p></li>
<li><p>Guidance in <em>Natural Hazards in the Environmental</em> Subject
Area and Handbook.</p></li>
</ul></td>
<td>1</td>
<td>5</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>5</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td rowspan="2"><strong>Tree trunk and branches</strong></td>
<td>Physical striking from falling tree parts.</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>3</td>
<td>3</td>
<td>18</td>
<td><ul>
<li><p>Caution around Old/diseased/damaged trees including a survey by
workers prior to work for presence of snags and branches that may fall.
 </p></li>
<li><p>Vacating areas with older or dying trees during wind events.
Workers evaluate these areas for snags or dying branches. Contacting
Grounds for removal if deemed unsafe for the type of activity occurring
in the area.  </p></li>
</ul></td>
<td>2</td>
<td>3</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>12</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td>Scratches to skin and eyes</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>3</td>
<td>3</td>
<td>18</td>
<td>For work in dense bush, wear appropriate eye protection (safety
glasses), long pants, and long sleeved shirts</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>3</td>
<td>12</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td><strong>Legacy Ordinance-</strong> i.e. former military base
ammunition</td>
<td>Personal traumatic injury from an explosion</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>5</td>
<td>3</td>
<td>15</td>
<td>If suspect objects are found, do not touch it or disturb it in any
manner. Leave the area and call 2222.</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>3</td>
<td>3</td>
<td>9</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
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            Negligible    Acceptable     Moderate     Substantial   Intolerable
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