EPA review letter, 133-135 Greenwich Street

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

2. Coordinate with the site manager and abatement contractor to initiate containment isolation activities (e.g. both the Personnel and Waste Load Out Decontamination units must be immediately sealed to prevent a fiber release). 3. All containment isolation barriers are to remain secure until the required negative pressure has been re-established.

2.16.4 Worker injury or illness

Potential injuries that may result in a medical emergency include: • Slips, trips, falls, lacerations • Trauma injuries caused by being struck by heavy equipment, building components, waste containers, etc. • Eye injuries • Burns from electrical, fire or explosion • Electrical contact or electrocution • Heat stress/stroke • Chemical exposures • Cardiac emergencies • Respiratory emergencies

The Contractor and its subcontractors will respond to minor injuries requiring first aid only; major injuries or requirements for search and rescue will be handled by First Responders.

If a worker is showing signs of distress or obvious injury or illness, the SSO shall be immediately notified and provided the following information: 1. Location of victim 2. Nature of Emergency 3. Whether the victim is conscious 4. Specific details regarding the injury or illness 5. Whether the victim is in need of decontamination

The SSO will suspend work within the immediate area until the emergency situation has been corrected. If possible the subcontractors' first aid attendant shall treat the injured employee as necessary until a decision is made to seek outside medical assistance or to remove the victim from the Building.

The SSO will be responsible for calling 911 and will inform the First Responders whether asbestos abatement activities are taking place within the Building, and whether or not the injured employee has been brought through the decontamination chamber.

3.0 DOCUMENTATION

Each Subcontractor shall maintain documentation, as established by the Contractor, which shall record, at a minimum, the following information:

NYC-WTC 000134405