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
Should there be a work stoppage in a certain area due to a fire or an explosion, work will not resume
until the CSO verifies that appropriate corrective actions have been taken.
16.2 POWER FAILURE
In the event of a power failure, the CSO shall immediately:
1. Call 911, if warranted;
2. Notify on site Electrician to evaluate issue;
3. Coordinate with the Site Manager to initiate containment isolation activities to include;
4. Immediately seal Personnel and Waste Load Out Decontamination units to prevent a fiber
release until power is restored;
5. Coordinate with the Site Manager to initiate back-up power generation; and
6. All containment isolation barriers are to remain secure until the required negative pressure has
been re-established.
16.3 STRUCTURAL FAILURE
Deconstruction process will create weakened sections as supporting elements are removed, such as
roof sheathing, wall sheathing. In the event of an unanticipated structural failure, the CSO shall
immediately:
1. Call 911, if warranted;
2. Coordinate with the site manager and abatement contractor to initiate containment
isolation activities (e.g. both the Personnel and Waste Load Out Decontamination units
must be immediately sealed to prevent a fiber release); and
3. All containment isolation barriers are to remain secure until the required negative
pressure has been re-established.
16.4 MEDICAL EMERGENCY
The first worker who notices that a medical emergency or personal injury has occurred shall
immediately make a subjective decision as to whether the emergency is life threatening and/or
otherwise serious.
Potential injuries that may result in a medical emergency include:
• Slips, trips, falls, lacerations
• Trauma injuries caused by being struck by heavy equipment, building components, waste
containers, etc.
• Eye injuries
• Burns from electrical, fire or explosion
• Electrical contact or electrocution
• Heat stress/stroke
• Chemical exposures
• Cardiac emergencies
• Respiratory emergencies
The Contractor and its subcontractors will respond to minor injuries requiring first aid only; major
injuries or requirements for search and rescue will be handled by First Responders.
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