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    Lyme disease is spread by infected tick bites and can cause joint, heart, and nervous system problems if left untreated. Workers performing outdoor work are at risk. Sean, an electric utility worker, was diagnosed with Lyme disease after noticing a bullseye rash where he had been bitten by a tick while working close to bushes. Wearing protective clothing and using insect repellent can help prevent tick bites and Lyme disease.

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    Lyme disease is spread by infected tick bites and can cause joint, heart, and nervous system problems if left untreated. Workers performing outdoor work are at risk. Sean, an electric utility worker, was diagnosed with Lyme disease after noticing a bullseye rash where he had been bitten by a tick while working close to bushes. Wearing protective clothing and using insect repellent can help prevent tick bites and Lyme disease.

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    Lyme disease is spread by infected tick bites and can cause joint, heart, and nervous system problems if left untreated. Workers performing outdoor work are at risk. Sean, an electric utility worker, was diagnosed with Lyme disease after noticing a bullseye rash where he had been bitten by a tick while working close to bushes. Wearing protective clothing and using insect repellent can help prevent tick bites and Lyme disease.

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    Lyme Disease

    Lyme disease is spread by the bite of an Remember This


    infected tick. Signs and symptoms may  Be aware that deer ticks are found in brush,
    vary, depending on how recently the bite woods, tall grass, and leaf litter and are active in
    occurred. If the infection is left untreated, warm months. They are very tiny. Most would fit
    it can spread to the joints, heart, and on the head of a pin.
    nervous system. Workers can be at risk
    To protect yourself:
    when they perform work outdoors.
     Wear a hat, long pants, and a long-sleeved shirt.
    Sean’s Story Put your pant cuffs inside your work boots. Tuck in
    A group of electric utility workers was laying lines for your shirt. Light-colored clothing may make it
    development of a new office park. One worker, Sean, easier to spot ticks.
    had been working very close to bushes. That night,
    he noticed a small red bump on his arm. A few days  Use insect repellents containing 20%-30% DEET on
    later he noticed that it had changed into a rash with your skin and clothing. Use insecticides such as
    larger, red bull’s-eye-like bumps. Sean went to the permethrin for greater protection. Permethrin kills
    doctor, and was diagnosed with Lyme disease. ticks on contact and can be used on clothing and
    Fortunately, because it was discovered early, the gear, but it should not be used on skin.
    disease could be treated with antibiotics.
     Check your skin and clothes for ticks every day.
    Remember to check your hair, underarms, and
     Have you ever known anyone who has
    groin. Immediately remove ticks from your body
    been bitten by a tick while working?
    with fine-tipped tweezers.
    How could this incident have been
    avoided?  Wash and dry work clothes in a hot dryer to kill
    any remaining ticks.
     What could have been done to prevent
    the tick bite?  See a doctor right away if you have symptoms of
    Lyme disease (red, bull’s-eye rash; fever; joint and
    muscle pain; headache; chills; fatigue; swollen
    lymph nodes).

    How can we stay safe today?


    What will we do at the worksite to prevent Lyme disease?

    1.

    2.

    OSHA Regulation: 1926.51

    ©2017, CPWR-The Center for Construction Research and Training. All rights reserved. CPWR is the research and training arm of NABTU. Production of this
    document was supported by cooperative agreement OH 009762 from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). The contents are
    solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of NIOSH.
    Lyme Disease

     Wear long pants and long-sleeved shirts.


     Use an insect repellent on skin and clothes, and use permethrin on clothes and gear.
     If you develop symptoms, see a doctor.

    ©2017, CPWR-The Center for Construction Research and Training. All rights reserved. CPWR is the research and training arm of NABTU. Production of this
    document was supported by cooperative agreement OH 009762 from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). The contents are
    solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of NIOSH.

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