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Regulatory Submittal Part III — Health & Safety Plan
Fiterman Hall — 30 West Broadway, New York, New York
Airtek Project 05-0867 — January 10, 2006
7.0 PERSONNEL EXPOSURE AND AIR QUALITY MONITORING
7.1 AIR QUALITY (DUST)
Due to the nature of the principal contaminants associated with the project, dust suppression will be
important as a means of minimizing exposure levels and off-site migration of contaminants. The
Field Team Leader will routinely monitor the project area. The OSHA personal exposure limit
(PEL) for nuisance dust is 15 mg/m3.
7.2 AIRBORNE CHEMICAL MONITORING
Monitoring for airborne chemical exposure is as important as other occupational safety precautions.
Monitoring for airborne chemical contaminants exposure requires the following elements:
• Air sampling for particulates and specified CoPCs,
• Recordkeeping regarding personnel work locations and time in location, and
• Respiratory protective equipment records for devices used by workers in airborne
contaminant areas.
By closely monitoring these three elements, a continuous record of personnel exposure to airborne
chemical contaminants is maintained.
General methodologies for sample collection and analysis include,
7.2.1 PERSONAL AIR MONITORING
Each Subcontractor and trade employer shall evaluate the need to perform personnel air
sampling for the contaminants during Abatement Phase of the project.
The results of personnel monitoring conducted will be reviewed on a daily basis by the
Subcontractor Safety Officer to determine if current levels of respiratory protection are
adequate.
The subcontractor safety officer shall provide written documentation of this review to the
CSO and the subcontractor must immediately report any results that trigger PPE upgrades.
Additional evaluation of samples shall be performed when determined necessary based
upon elevated results.
7.3 ACTION LEVELS
7.3.1 Chemical Action Levels
The following table lists the OSHA PEL, site specific Action Level, and trigger levels:
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