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

ANSI-approved safety boots

ANSI—approved Eye protection — safety glasses or goggles

ANSI-approved Hard hat with bill facing forward

Tyvek coveralls with head cover (Two layers Tyvek or equivalent)

Water-resistant overboots which are treaded to provide slip protection

NOTE: If air sampling data proves that the level of asbestos and COPCs are consistently below the action level, respiratory protection may be downgraded to an appropriate level of protection. Hearing protection (as necessary)

2.5.4 Level A PPE

Use of this type of PPE is not anticipated at this site. Should work conditions and personnel sampling exceed action levels for a PPE upgrade to Level A, operations shall cease in that area until site conditions can be re-evaluated by the Contractor and the Environmental Consultant's CIH.

2.6 SAFETY EQUIPMENT

The following emergency equipment will be located in the CRZ: fire extinguishers, spill control equipment, communications and alarm systems, and decontamination equipment.

The requirements for PPE on this job may be refined and changed to address the conditions identified when tasks are performed. The Subcontractors will work with the Contractor to ensure the proper PPE is maintained and available on-site at all times, and that personnel are trained to use the PPE and understand the procedures and practices for the safe and effective use of PPE. The Subcontractors will provide the required PPE for their employees.

The PPE requirements presented in this HASP are the minimally acceptable for the specified activity. Subcontractors can make individual decisions to upgrade the equipment requirements for each PPE level to ensure the hazards presented by an activity are controlled and exposure is minimized. Engineering and administrative controls will be identified and implemented for each activity prior to use of PPE.

2.6.1 Respiratory Protection Program

Respiratory protection is required whenever work is performed inside the building to protect the workers from exposures to contaminants, primarily asbestos, which may be present. Half-face negative pressure air purify respiration particulate filters that are HEPA or P100 shall be required during work preparation activities (i.e. installation of isolation barriers) and PAPR will be used during other Abatement Phase activities, unless Level B is required. Environmental Consultant's CIH or qualified subcontractor IH personnel will evaluate the need for additional protection such

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