Law Department notice on WTC document preservation, Oct 2001

NYC 9/11 Public Portal Document

NO CHANGES TO THE SPECIFIED LEVELS OF PROTECTION SHALL BE MADE WITHOUT THE KNOWLEDGE AND APPROVAL OF THE NORTHEAST SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATOR, WRS PROJECT HEALTH AND SAFETY OFFICER, AND THE WRS PROJECT MANAGER.

6.4 Inspection

Before protective equipment is worn within the project area, its user will properly inspect it

6.5 Respirator Cartridge Change-out Schedule

PAPR cartridges will be changed out when flow rate indicator (a.k.a. rotameter) measures unacceptably low flows. APR cartridges will be changed out when breathing becomes difficult or daily whichever comes first.

7.0 MEDICAL SURVILLANCE REQUIREMENTS

7.1 General

WRS utilizes a Medical Monitoring Program designed to determine each employee’s health status and fitness (including the ability to utilize respiratory protection) for working at hazardous waste sites. All WRS personnel involved in hazardous waste project activities are required to imdergo baseline, annual, and project specific examinations. WRS utilizes the services of physicians experienced in occupational medicine and the effects of toxic industrial substances. Medical surveillance records for WRS employees are retained for the length of employment plus 30 years.

7J Site Specific Medical Monitoring

No site specific medical monitoring is anticipated beyond that required under the Heat Stress Management SOP.

73 Substance Abuse Prevention

It is the policy of WRS to provide qualify products and services to its customers and to maintain a safe and healthy workplace by assuring a work environment free of alcohol and other drugs. The unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession, use or presence in one’s system of a controlled substance is prohibited in the workplace. Any employee who is in violation of this policy will be subject to disciplinary action up to and including discharge. Help is available to employees who have substance abuse problems through the Employee Assistance Program.

Federal law also requires that an employee of WRS notify WRS in writing of a conviction under a criminal drug statute for a violation occurring during the performance of worik under a covered federal procurement. This project is covered. Such notifications must be made through the WRS Health and Safely Manager.

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