NYC 9/11 Public Portal Document
• 2.13.1 Respiratory Protection
All personnel having to wear a respirator must have a medical evaluation as required
1910.134 to determine fitness to use respiratory protective equipment prior to initiation of
work activities. Documentation indicating medical clearance intor the work area, should
respirator use be required by that employee. Each Subcontractor shall maintain a written
Respiratory Protection Program developed by a competent Person as required by 29 CFR
1926.103.
2.13.2 Hearing Conservation
All personnel exposed to noise levels above 85 dBA must have a baseline audiometric
evaluation in accordance with 29 CFR 1926.52 and 101. Personnel shall receive
awareness training concerning the hazards of noise and the procedures to properly use
and maintain hearing protection. If any subcontractor exposes his employees to noise
levels above 85dba, the Subcontractor must establish a written Hearing Conservation
Program developed by a competent person as required by 29 CFR 1926.101 and 29 CFR
1910.95
2.13.3 First Aid
• On-site First Aid/CPR/AED support shall be provided by the Contractor SSM.
Additionally, each Subcontractor shall have on-site at least one person who has current
training in first aid, CPR, and AED use.
2.13.4 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.
Life-Threatening and/or Otherwise Serious Incident
If a life-threatening incident occurs, those persons recognizing the situation should do
whatever actions in their capabilities to reduce the threat and then the Contractor SSM
shall be contacted. The Contractor SSM shall immediately notify the Emergency Medical
Services (EMS) and implement emergency action procedures to have someone meet and
guide EMS to the incident location. The Contractor be notified of the incident as
shall
early as possible.
The Contractor SSM shall be kept apprised of the situation and the location of the
victim(s).
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