Permit application Part III, health Jan 2006

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 l0, 2006

The CRZ includes an area to drop off equipment, plastic bags to dispose of protective clothing, adequate soap and water for personnel and equipment decontamination and a means of capturing wash water generated during decontamination. The CRZ shall exist until the completion of Abatement Phase activities. Personnel shall be aware of and follow all site control procedures with respect to entering and exiting the CRZ, to ensure that they are not exposed to contaminants and to minimize the potential for contamination of personnel and the spread of contamination outside the Exclusion Zone (EZ). These measures include having personnel follow the proper procedures for donning and removal of PPE and washing in the CRZ. The measures also address the decontamination procedures for use when moving equipment between zones. The CRZ shall also have a first-aid kit, fire blanket and fire extinguisher (20-lb ABC type.

• Exclusion Zone (EZ)

This area extends from the side of the CRZ facing the building and includes all areas on each floor of the building. This definition of the EZ shall remain effective until Abatement Phase activity on each floor is completed. No employee shall enter the Exclusion Zone without the required training and PPE. No employee shall eat, drink, chew gum, apply cosmetics, smoke or use other tobacco products while in the Exclusion Zone. The employee must first exit the Exclusion Zone and follow decontamination procedures (Section 2.8.2.1) in the CRZ before engaging in any of the above actions. In the event that an employee in the EZ requires a replacement or his/her protective suit or respirator filters, the employee shall exit the EZ and utilize proper decontamination procedures in the CRZ, replace or repair the defective PPE, then reenter the EZ.

9.0 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

Determinations of PPE requirements for site activities are based upon available historical site characterization data and knowledge of the anticipated hazards. Changes in levels of PPE and changes in the PPE requirements for specific areas may be made based following evaluation of the results of monitoring, visual observations and specific conditions associated with site operations.

All PPE shall be provided, used, and maintained in a sanitary and reliable condition per OSHA 29 CFR 1910.132-138 and 1926.28 (Personal Protective Equipment). All selected PPE shall be of construction, design, and material that properly and appropriately fits the employee to protect employees against known or anticipated hazards.

On entering the site and at all locations other than in designated safe locations, all personnel shall have with them and/or wear Level D PPE. Each employee will wear a hard hat and safety glasses or other eye protection at all times while onsite, except for designated "safe" areas.

It is anticipated that most abatement activities in designated EZs can be conducted in Level C personal protective equipment (PPE), based on the EPA concern for potential exposure risks from WTC dust. Level C PPE shall be worn when working inside of the building (with the exception of previously cleaned areas such portions of the first floor occupied by field offices) during all Abatement Phase activities, except where Level B PPE are required for concrete jack hammering in enclosures. Level D will be used when anywhere on the project site but outside of the exclusion zone.

NOTE: Should air sampling data generated during abatement demonstrate that the level of asbestos and CoPCs are consistently below their action level, respiratory protection may be downgraded.

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