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• shall be responsible for evaluating the condition and implementing steps to eliminate
rodents on the site.
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."
2.3 ENGINEERING CONTROLS
Engineering controls will be used as primary protective mechanisms to protect the safety
and health of all employees whenever technically feasible, and prior to the
implementation of Administrative Controls and/or personal protective equipment. Each
Subcontractor shall be responsible for the provision and implementation of the following:
HEPA-filtered air filtration devices to reduce area dust levels.
Vacuum cleaners equipped with HEPA filters.
Fume eductors attached to HEPA filters for all hand-powered tools.
• Removal of all lead-based painted materials (if necessary), and adequate exhaust
ventilation provided during torching or cutting activities.
Barricades, railings or other devices to prevent employee exposure to fall hazards or
moving equipment per 29 CFR 1926.
Other task-specific engineering controls as recommended by OSHA guidelines or as
recommended by the Contractor or the CIH.
2.4 ADMINISTRATIVE CONTROLS AND WORK PRACTICES
Each Subcontractor shall utilize administrative controls and work practices as a
secondary means of ensuring worker health and safety when engineering controls do not
provide sufficient protection or are technically infeasible. Each Subcontractor shall be
responsible for the provision and/or implementation of the following:
Ensuring all employees are enrolled in a medical monitoring program as required by
OSHA, including medical monitoring for blood lead levels as outlined in Section 2.13 of
this HASP.
Ensuring all employees have current fit-test and training certifications.
• Implementing work practices that avoid generating dust whenever possible.
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