NYC 9/11 Public Portal Document
Regulatory Submittal Part III — Health & Safety Plan
Fiterman Hall — 30 West Broadway, New York, New York
Airtek Project 05-0867 — January 10, 2006
The presence of insects shall be addressed by personnel as the insects are
encountered. When a stinging or poisonous insect, such as a bee or spider, is
identified, personnel should exercise caution to avoid being bitten or stung for
example by using tools to move material. In the event that a person is stung or
bitten, the incident shall be reported to the Site Manager for the Subcontractor who
shall report the incident to the CSO. The Site Manager for the Subcontractor shall
initiate actions to manage and address the bite or sting. Personnel who are allergic
to insect bites and stings should identify their allergy to their employer.
4.2.7.2 Rodents
In the event that rodents or animal pests are identified or observed on-site, the
Subcontractor Manager should report the incident to the Contractor CSO. The
Contractor shall be responsible for evaluating the condition and implementing steps
to eliminate rodents on the site.
4.2.7.3 MoldlFungi
The initial building walk-though by Airtek environmental identified mold
contaminated building materials/components within the Building. The identification
of additional mold/fungi on-site will be made based on visual inspections of
building materials. When mold/fungi are identified, the removal of impacted
materials shall be addressed concurrently with Asbestos Abatement Activities.
Removal and handling measures shall be consistent with the NYC Department of
Health and Mental Hygiene "Guidelines on Assessment and Remediation of Fungi
in Indoor Environments."
4.3 MEDICAL PROGRAM
Medical evaluation and surveillance are not anticipated to be required for the remediation and
deconstruction activities proposed, based on levels and classes of contamination documented as
present. The determination of the need for medical evaluation will be based on area and/or personnel
monitoring and review and recommendations from the Contractor's industrial hygiene personnel. If
requested, personnel shall be required to receive medical evaluation in accordance with 29 CFR
1910.120. Personnel who receive a medical evaluation will be notified by the medical contractor as
to the outcome of their evaluation. This will be in the form of a confidential report addressed to the
individual and will contain a breakdown of the clinical findings. In addition, it will indicate any
areas of concern which would justify further medical consultation by the individual's personal
physician. In the event that the areas of concern are of a severe nature, a follow-up notification will
be made to the individual by the medical consultant to answer any questions the employee may
have.
4.3.1 Personnel Monitoring
Each Subcontractor and trade employer shall perform personnel air monitoring as described
in Section 7.2. The determination of the need for personnel monitoring may be reviewed
and amended based on area monitoring and review and recommendations from the
Contractor's industrial hygiene personnel. If requested, project personnel shall participate in
a personal exposure monitoring program administered by the Owner's Environmental
Consultant. Monitoring by the Owner's Environmental Consultant in no way relieves the
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