NYC 9/11 Public Portal Document
• (IH) is responsible for the development and implementation of a personal air-
monitoring program in accordance with OSHA Standard 29 CFR§1926.1101 and
29 CFR §1910.1000 and good industrial hygiene practices.
2.2 HEALTH AND SAFETY HAZARD ANALYSIS AND RISK ASSESSMENT
2.2.1 Preliminary Evaluation
The work to be conducted at 133-135 Greenwich/21-23 Thames Street comprises
construction activities and, as such, falls under Title 29 of the Code of Federal
Regulations, Part 1926 (29 CFR 1926), the OSHA Construction Standard.
An evaluation of the anticipated general work activities was performed (discussed later in
this section) that included a Hazard Analysis for each general task/activity to identify
associated hazardous conditions, appropriate employee protection methods and PPE
requirements. The evaluation of potential site conditions and activity hazards is an
ongoing process and shall continue throughout the duration of the project.
Potential hazards during Phase I effort include the following:
Physical — Excessive noise; inclement weather; heat stress; cold stress; manual lifting;
slips and falls; structural integrity; working at elevation; electrical safety; heavy
• equipment operation; and other general construction hazards.
Chemical — Asbestos, silica, PAHs, dioxins, man-made vitreous fibers (MMVF),
cadmium, nickel, lead, barium, chromium, zinc, manganese, copper, beryllium, PCBs,
mercury, copper, zinc, cristobalite and quartz.
Biological — Mold; rodents; insects.
Radiological — None anticipated.
2.2.2 Task Hazard Analysis
The scope of work for the 133-135 Greenwich/21-23 Thames Street project consists of
four general tasks, as follows:
Task 1: Environmental Consultant monitoring including work area air sampling during
Phase I activities; clearance air sampling when cleaning of each floor is completed; and
waste characterization sampling.
Task 2: Maintain temporary services including water risers, fire protection systems
building communication system, GFCI protected electrical systems
Task 3: General area cleanup of WTC dust and debris, which shall be treated as asbestos
(at a minimum) and which may contain other COPCs; removal and disposal of installed
S porous and certain non-porous building materials and components contaminated by WTC
The Copper Group —133-135 Greenwich Street & 21-23 Thames Street
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