EPA work plan review, 133-135 and 21-23 buildings, August 2005

NYC 9/11 Public Portal Document

Part III — Health & Safety Plan 133-135 Greenwich Street/21-23 Thames Street Airtek Project 05-0701— Rev 1, August 11, 2005

Requiring that all employees implement decontamination procedures, including washing hands, face, hair and neck upon leaving the work area and before eating, drinking or smoking.

Removing lead based paint or coatings before cutting, grinding or other activities that would be expected to disturb the lead-based materials, or complying with the provisions of 29 CFR 1926.62.

Use of the Buddy System will be required for all employees working within the Exclusion Zone, as defined in Section 2.8.1 below, or while performing non-standard tasks as designated by the Subcontractor's Safety Officer.

2.5 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)

Personal protective equipment will be used to provide adequate personnel protection only after feasible engineering and administrative control options have been exhausted. All personnel engaged in the project work activities will use the appropriate level of protection as required by the activity to be performed and are presented in the "Activity Hazard Analysis" presented in Table 2-1.

All PPE requirements for site activities are based upon available historical site characterization data and knowledge of the anticipated hazards. Changes in levels of PPE and changes in the PPE requirements for specific areas shall be made based upon the results of monitoring, visual observations and the nature of the site operations, including the presence of or potential for previously unidentified chemicals or conditions.

In accordance with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.132-138 and 1926.28 (Personal Protective Equipment), all PPE shall be provided, used, and maintained in a sanitary and reliable condition. Al! PPE shall be of construction, design, and material to protect employees against known or anticipated hazards. PPE shall be selected that properly and appropriately fits the employee.

2.5.1 Basic PPE Requirements

Each employee will wear a hard hat and safety glasses or other eye protection at all times while onsite, except for designated "safe" areas. Eye protection includes safety glasses, safety goggles, welding goggles, welding hoods, or full-face respirators. Prescription or non-prescription eyeglasses and sunglasses are not approved for eye protection. All acceptable eye protection must include side shields and must be ANSI-approved.

Unless in designated safe locations, all personnel shall have with them and/or wear the following PPE when entering the site:

Work clothes without loose sleeves and cuffs

American National Standards Institute (ANSI) - approved safety boots

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