NYC 9/11 Public Portal Document
Part III — Health & Safety Plan
133-135 Greenwich Streett21-23 Thames Street
Airtek Project 05-0701 — Rev 3, August 29, 2005
If site conditions change during the course of the deconstruction project, the Environmental
Consultant will evaluate the new conditions and discuss appropriate amendments to the HASP
with the Contractor. The proposed amendments shall be reviewed and approved by the
Environmental Consultant's CIH and the Contractor Project Manager.
2.2.3 Physical Hazards
While the buildings at 133-135 Greenwich/21-23 Thames Street suffered no significant damage
from the WTC Collapse, numerous physically hazardous conditions exist related to the
deteriorated, run-down condition of much of the space in these buildings. These hazards include
damaged electrical sources and components, falling hazards due to openings in the floors, or the
possibility of materials falling from overhead. The primary physical hazards that may be
encountered during this project are related to the Abatement Phase activities and include: heavy
equipment operation; excessive noise; excessive heat or cold; inclement weather; manual
lifting/handling of heavy objects; poor housekeeping; rough terrain; compromised structural
integrity; traffic; cranes, hoists and other lifting equipment;, aerial lifts and manlifts; working at
elevation; use of scaffolding; hazardous materials handling; potential utility and electrical
sources; use of hand and power tools; slips and falls; etc.
Due to the existence of these hazards, the Contractor shall ensure that all site employees receive
hazard awareness training. Additionally, the Contractor insure that Subcontractors perform
shall
the following operations under the direct on-site supervision of OSHA Competent Persons
(provided by the Subcontractors for each task as necessary):
• General Construction (29 CFR 1926.20)
• Unsanitary Conditions (29 CFR 1926.27)
• Rigging (29 CFR 1926.251)
• Scaffolding (29 CFR 1926.450)
• Ladders (29 CFR 1926.1053)
• Personal Fall Arrest Systems (29 CFR 1926.500 and .502)
• Ear Protection (29 CFR 1926.101)
• Cranes and Derricks (29 CFR 1926.550)
• Materials Hoists, Personnel Hoists and Elevators (29 CFR 1926.552)
• Demolition (29 CFR 1926.850)
• Welding/Cutting on surfaces covered by protective coatings (29 CFR 1926.354)
• Excavation (29 CFR 1926.650)
• Lead (29CFR 1926.62)
• Asbestos (29 CFR 1926.1101)
• Cadmium 1926.1127
• Powered Platforms for Building Maintenance, 29 CFR 1910.66
• Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response, 29 CFR 1926.65
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