NYC 9/11 Public Portal Document
Part III — Health & Safety Plan
133-135 Greenwich Street/21-23 Thames Street
Airtek Project 05-0701— Rev 3, August 29, 2005
• Inspect frequently. Regular safety inspections of the work site, material, equipment, and
operations by qualified persons (i.e., Contractor SSM) shall be performed to ensure early
detection of unsafe conditions. Safety and health deficiencies shall be corrected as soon
as possible, or site activities shall be suspended. All inspections shall be documented and
the records retained by the Subcontractor for, at a minimum, the duration of the project.
Copies of the inspection reports shall be provided to the Contractor SSM or Contractor
Project Manager upon request,
• Educate personnel concerning the requirements of the HASP. The HASP and all site
health and safety education shall be provided by each Subcontractor, the Contractor SSM
and CSOCSO.
All minor accidents (i.e., small fires, injuries, and near misses) shall be investigated by the
Subcontractor Site Manager or Safety Officer and communicated to the Contractor SSM
immediately when reported to the Subcontractor. The Contractor should also be contacted as
soon as possible. An accident investigation shall include reviewing the accident/incident report,
questioning the injured employee(s) as well as other personnel witnessing the occurrence,
identifying all contributing acts and conditions, determining underlying reasons for their
existence or occurrence, and implementing corrective actions. A report documenting the
investigation shall be written and forwarded by the Subcontractor to the Contractor SSM and the
Contractor Project Manager. Recommendations for accident prevention shall also be made in the
report and communicated to all site personnel during periodic safety briefings and training
sessions.
2.13 MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE PLAN
All persons involved in Abatement Phase activities shall be enrolled in an HAZWOPER and/or
asbestos medical monitoring program, as appropriate, prior to working on-site. This requirement
ensures that personnel are protected from asbestos and other COPCs that have been identified. In
the event that air sampling confirms the presence of asbestos levels above the OSHA PEL, then
guidance concerning the requirements for annual medical examinations shall be provided by the
Contractor SSM.
2.13.1 Respiratory Protection
All personnel having to wear a respirator must have a medical evaluation as required by 29 CFR
1910.134 to determine fitness to use respiratory protective equipment prior to initiation of work
activities. Documentation of fit-testing, medical qualification and training shall be provided for
each person who may need to wear respiratory protection on the job. 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
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