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<br />FLOOD FIGHTING METHODS 2003 <br /> <br />6.3A <br />Page 60 <br /> <br />FLOODFIGHT SAFETY <br /> <br />· Contamination: Flooded areas can potentially carry <br />high levels of contaminants. Local Haz-Mat teams <br />should be contacted if needed. Always wear <br />protective clothing to help limit contact with water. <br />Carry antibiotic hand soap and wash thoroughly <br />after working around floodwater. <br /> <br />· Exhaustion: Stress combined with long, physically <br />demanding hours can have an adverse effect on <br />the flood worker. It is very important to recognize <br />exhaustion or sleep deprivation and treat them <br />immediately. Operation of vehicles, machinery or <br />equipment should be avoided. A shift rotation of <br />personnel will help eliminate fatigue factors. <br /> <br />· Body Mechanics: Proper body mechanics while <br />working on floods is very important. The body is <br />expected to work long, physical, hours during the <br />event. Each individual most make a conscious <br />effort to use safe lifting and weight distribution <br />techniques. Watch your footing, surfaces can be <br />slippery and cluttered with tripping hazards. <br /> <br />· Construction Equipment: There are times when <br />equipment and people will occupy the same work <br />area. Workers should wear safety vests, hard hats <br />and be aware of their surroundings. Safety warning <br />devices, (Le. backup alarms and lights) should be <br />in-tact and working on all equipment. <br />Communication and alertness is vital! All operators <br />must be certified for their equipment. <br /> <br />31 <br />