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5.2 Offsite Communications


The project team will have the following off site means and methods of communication while on site and traveling thru the country:

5.2.1 Cell Phones


The team will have a minimum of (1) cellular phone with international roaming. It has been determined through a previous trip that cell phone coverage does exist at the project site. The following numbers will be programmed into all cell phones when they are purchased:

  • U.S. Check In Contact

  • International SOS

  • U.S. Embassy

  • EWB Chapter Advisor

The following directions are special dialing and operating instructions for the cell phones:

  • None

5.2.2 International SOS


EWB-USA has contracted with International SOS, to provide 24-hour access to the latest health, safety and travel advice worldwide. Their informational website provides information about vaccinations, country safety, appropriate hospitals and the political stability within the country to which they are traveling. We strongly recommend that all EWB-USA members visit the ISOS website and research the country to which you will be traveling to. You may access the service provided by ISOS through their website www.internationalsos.com or by calling 215.942.8226. Please note that you will need EWB-USA’s membership number: 11BCPA000270.

Additionally, ISOS provides support to EWB-USA members who face an emergency while traveling on an approved EWB-USA trip. If you are currently traveling abroad and need emergency assistance, contact ISOS immediately at 215.942.8226. You will need to provide them with the EWB-USA membership number 11BCPA000270.


5.2.3 Email


The project team will have access to email thru the use of a computer at the Project FIAT guesthouse. The team will have an additional smart phone (Android or iPhone).

5.2.4 Local Medical Clinic / Nearest Medical Professional


The US Embassy in San Salvador has compiled a list of doctors in El Salvador that have been trained in US standards and are competent in English. The following is a list of local hospitals in San Salvador:

Hospital de Diagnostico y Emergencias (ESCALON) Address: Paseo general Escalón y 99 Ave Norte Plaza Villavicencio Phone: 2264-4422 Emergencies: 2264-4422.

Hospital de Diagnostico y Emergencias Address: 21 Calle poniente y 2a diagonal #429 Urb. La Esperanza Phone: 2226-5111 & 2225-3073 Emergencies: 2226-5111.

Hospital de la Mujer Address: Between 81 & 83 Ave. Sur Calle Juan J Cañas Colonia Escalón Phone: 2265-1212, 2265-1210, 2263-5111 X-ray: 2263-5132 Emergencies: 2265-1212.

Hospital Centro Ginecológico Address: 2a Diagonal Urb. La Esperanza Phone: 2226-1899/1788/1911/1122 Admin/Fax: 2247-1400 Lab: 2247-1141/ 1143 Emergencies: 2242-1122.

Hospital Bloom (Pediatric Hospital) Address: 25 Avenida Norte (downtown) Phone: 2225-4114 Emergencies: 2286-3451.

Hospital Militar Central Address: Avenida Bernal y Calle Constitución Phone: 2250-0080 Emergencies: 2274-6067.

The complete list for El Salvador can be found at http://spanish.sansalvador.usembassy.gov/ciudadanos-americanos/lista_medicos.html

5.2.5 Fire Response


Local fire station in Lourdes

5.2.6 Police Response


Local police station in Lourdes

5.3 U.S. Check-In Contact


The US Check-In Contact is Rich Cainrcross. He will be contacted every other day via email or text message and given a personnel count. We are also maintaining a project blog on the chapter website (http://ewbelsalvador.wikispaces.com ) that we intend to update while on-site.

If the team fails to make contact, and he is unable to reach the team via team cell phone or text message within 24 hours, he will contact the EWB-USA Emergency number.



6.0 PROTOCOLS



6.1 Task By Task Health & Safety Protocols


The following health and safety considerations / practices (i.e., protocols) will be used during the implementation trip. The team will focus on accident prevention throughout the entire trip and Attachment I contains the detailed task hazard management strategies that will be employed to prevent injuries on each of these project-specific protocols.

01 Noise And Hearing Conservation


The team does not expect to encounter excessive noise and hearing conservation issues during the trip because we will not be working around heavy equipment or using power hand tools.

02  Inclement Weather 


Inclement weather exists in the form of hot humid weather and the potential for torrential rainfall. Wide brimmed hats, plenty of hydration, and light colored loose clothing are recommended for participants. The risk of heavy rainfall is increasing, beginning in May. Shelter is available in the nearby clinic and church.

03  Heat Stress 


Bottled water for the day will be obtained every morning at the guest house the group will be staying at. Lightweight, light-colored, loose-fitting clothing will be recommended. Sunburn affects a body's ability to cool itself and causes a loss of body fluids. It also causes pain and damages the skin. Wide-brimmed hats, sunglasses, and sunscreen of SPF 15 or higher (the most effective products say "broad spectrum" or "UVA/UVB protection" on their labels) 30 minutes prior to going out are all recommended to combat heat stress and exposure to ultraviolet radiation.

When working in the heat, monitor the condition of your co-workers and have someone do the same for you. Heat-induced illness can cause a person to become confused or lose consciousness.


04 Cold Stress


Given the time of travel, the team does not expect to encounter a cold stress situation.

05 Footcare


Sturdy shoes or hikers will be required at all times. Socks made specifically for comfort and breathability will also be highly advised.

06 Confined Space


A minimal confined space issue will exist during some stages of the tank construction. The team will use necessary precautions.

07 Hot Work


The team will not be using torches, power hand tools, or chain saws so we do not expect to encounter any hot work situations.

08 Manual Lifting


Lifting is minimal as most of the lifting will be done by local labor.

09 Rough Terrain


All team members will be fit enough to traverse rough terrain and have appropriate footwear to do so.

10 Housekeeping


All team members will be expected to keep their personal spaces at the hotel free of clutter. Everyone will participate in grounds keeping of the site at the end of the day.

11 Structural Hazards


Structural hazards are minimal.

12 Remote Areas


Due to the remote nature of the site, everyone is required to travel in groups, if possible with a Spanish-speaking team member and with one of the team’s mobile phones. Everyone must inform the Project Manager before leaving the vicinity of the site.

13 Working Over/Near Water


Water will not be encountered while working near the existing water storage tanks. No direct contact with the water will be allowed. If water is encountered, waterproof boots will be worn at all times.

14 Traffic


Travel to/from the airport located in San Salvador and the community of Las Delicias will be by car and driver provided by Project FIAT (the NGO).

15 Heavy Equipment Operations


Heavy equipment (excavators to dig trenches for the pipeline or foundations for the tank) will be operated by local contractors.

16 Fall Protection


Not required

17 Ladders


There are existing metal ladders on existing tanks but the team members are unlikely to climb them.

18 Shoring and Trenching


There will be excavations for the planned new tank foundation and the associated pipe. The anticipated depth of the buried pipe well is approximately 4’.

19 Hazardous Materials Use and Storage


None

20 Demolition


None

21 Active and Abandoned Utilities and Landmines


None

22 Electrical Safety


The team will wear gloves and isolated shoes while working on any electrical item (circuit breakers, measuring current and voltage of existing pumps). Work is minimal.

23 Hand and Power Tools


The team is unlikely to use hand and power tools as moat of the labor will be done by the locals. All hand and power tools (if any) will be inspected daily for the proper safety devices (i.e., guards, lose blades, damaged cords, etc.) prior the tools use. Power tools may be used only by a local experienced worker.

Likely hand tools include, wrenches, hand saw, hammer, file, screwdrivers, and pliers. Likely power tools include a drill with the possibility of an arc welder and acetylene torch (to weld the new pipe, if required; fittings/flanges are a preferred means of connecting the pipe). All personnel using these will have proper training in the inspection and use of these tools, including the use of gloves, safety glasses and any other PPE that would be appropriate. Freddy is a local certified welder.


24 Hand and Emergency Signals


The team does not expect to use hand and emergency signals during the trip, but to be proactive we will perform a training session prior to travel, on the first day we are in the country, and necessary during the trip.

Hand and emergency signals will be required when the ability to vocally communicate is lost may be necessary in the event of a storm, natural disaster, or security situation.


25 Lock Out Tag Out


Not applicable.

26 Biological Hazards


Biological hazards include water borne and food borne illnesses and parasitic infections. All food and water will be obtained from previously verified “safe” sources at the guesthouse and certain restaurants. Uncooked and “washed” food items such as salads and water with ice in it in restaurants should be avoided. Direct contact will be avoided at all times will any untreated water source including streams. The tap water at the guesthouse is treated and is safe for bathing and washing but direct ingestion should be avoided as the actual quality is unknown. Bottled water is readily available. Recommended vaccinations include yellow fever, typhoid, and hepatitis A.

27 Hazardous Materials


None

28 Clearing, Grubbing, and Logging


N/A

29 Falling Objects, Punctures, Abrasions, Dust, and Noise


No open shoes, shorts, or sandals are allowed during the implementation trip.

30 Silica


N/A


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