Water Well Journal
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Provide insect repellents and encourage their use. Encourage workers to wear clothing covering hands, arms, legs, and other exposed skin. Encourage workers in warm weather to wear lightweight, loose-fitting clothing to protect against the sun's harmful rays and provide a barrier to mosquitoes. Provide water, rest, and shade, and monitor workers for signs and symp- toms of heat illness. Get rid of sources of standing water (tires, buckets, cans, bottles, barrels) to reduce or eliminate mosquito breeding areas. Train workers about the importance of eliminating areas where mosquitos can breed at the work site. Guidance on Insect Repellent The guidance on the use of insect repellents for employers and workers, as recommended by OSHA, suggests: Follow label precautions when using insect repellent. Use insect repellent containing an EPA-registered active ingredient. All of the EPA-registered active ingredients have demonstrated repellency, but some provide longer- lasting protection than others, such as repellents containing DEET or picaridin. Oil of lemon eucalyptus provides longer-lasting protection than other plant-based repellents. Permethrin is a long-lasting repellent for application to clothing and gear, but not directly to skin. Choose a repellent providing protection for the amount of time you will be outdoors. The more active ingredient (higher concentration) a repellent contains, the longer it will protect against mosquito bites. For example, the more DEET a repellent contains, the longer time it can protect you from mosquito bites. To avoid reaction to DEET or other ingredients in insect repellents, read and follow the directions on all insect re- pellents before use. Spray insect repellent (permethrin) on the outside of clothing, as it is possible for mosquitoes to bite through thin clothing. Do not spray insect repellent on skin that is under clothing. Do not apply insect repellent to skin that is already irri- tated, or to cuts or lacerations. Do not spray aerosol or pump products in enclosed areas. Do not spray a pump or aerosol product directly on the face. First spray it on hands and then carefully spread it on the face. Do not allow insect repellent to contact eyes or mouth. DACUM Codes To help meet your professional needs, this article covers skills and competencies found in DACUM charts for drillers and pump installers. DO refers to the drilling chart and PI refers to the pumps chart. The letter and number immediately following is the skill on the chart covered by the article. This article covers: DOK-2, DOK-9 More information on DACUM and the charts are available at www.NGWA.org. waterwelljournal.com 64 July 2016 WWJ ZIKA from page 62 ...the instrument of choice for professionals worldwide Water Level Meters s Well Casing Indicators Well Depth Indicators s Data Loggers s Temperature Meters Conductivity Meters s Interface Meters s Pressure Transmitters Tag Lines s Borehole Inspection Cameras Made in Canada www.heroninstruments.com s 1-800 -331-2032