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

2.13.5.2 Non-Life-Threatening Incident

Should it be determined that no threat to life is present, a co-worker will assist the injured person and contact the Contractor SSM as soon as reasonably possible. Should the victim be injured in the Exclusion Zone, a rapid decontamination consisting of Tyvek, glove and respirator removal shall be performed in the Contamination Reduction Zone prior to initiation of medical assistance. For all non-life-threatening injuries, all medical assistance shall be provided in the Support Zone to reduce the spread of contamination to medical personnel or equipment.

2.13.6 Bloodborne Pathogens

When an emergency occurs that involves the potential for contact with bodily fluids, personnel shall use procedures and PPE that minimize the potential for exposure.

All personnel who provided direct support to an injured person shall participate in a post-incident exposure review during which their role in the event and the potential for contact with bodily fluids shall be evaluated. The information relating to exposure shall be documented for each individual. The procedures for the post-exposure consultation identified in the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard (29 CFR 1910.1030) shall be followed.

All personnel on-site shall receive awareness training concerning Bloodborne Pathogens (BBP) and the procedures to be followed to respond to emergencies that occur on-site. This awareness training shall be provided by each Subcontractor prior to the initiation of work activities and when new employees are introduced to the Site. In addition, each Subcontractor must have a BBP plan.

3.0 DOCUMENTATION

Each Subcontractor shall maintain documentation, as established by the Contractor, which shall record, at a minimum, the following information: • The Subcontractor employees on Site, including arrival and departure times and their destination at the Site. • Information required to be maintained by the OSHA respiratory protection standard, including medical clearance documents, training and certification records, fit-test records, and the results of personal air monitoring used to determine employee exposures. Additionally, all medical and sampling documentation required by OSHA's Lead in Construction standard must be maintained. • Area air testing results • Incidents and unusual activities that occur at the Site, including but not limited to injuries, illnesses, accidents, spills, breaches of security, equipment failures, weather-related problems and near-misses.

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