NYC 9/11 Public Portal Document
Staten Island Landfill Debns Disposal Operation Health and Safety Program
Training requirements:
Dozer Operators are contractors who will be on the job site continuously. Each employer must provide documentation of
training (operator certificate or certified letter). The certificate/letter must indicate that each equipment operator has been
trained in the proper operation of the equipment. Training in the use of the respirators must be provided. This training will
most likely be provided by the employers of the operators, but if not. operators will be offered to receive initial respiratory
training, fit testing, and limited medical evaluations as part of their site orientation, if needed.
3.5 TRUCK OPERATORS
This includes workers who operate vehicles that transport bulk debris through the site. This
workforce includes employees from private contractors and employees of DSNY. These workers will
be entering exclusion.
Analyzed by/Date: Reviewed by/Date:
Principal Steps Potential Hazard Recommended Controls
Equipment mounting 1) Exposure to noise in excess of 1) Use of hearing protection with an adequate
and dismounting 87.5dBA. noise reduction rating to be determined from
2) Slip, trips, and fall hazard hazards. exposure monitoring.
3) Contusion from frame of cab. 2) Use of 3 point mounting techniques and proper
4) Injury from other vehicles. footwear.
5) Exposure to asbestos and other 3) Use of hard hat and safety belts
chemical agents. 4) Proper equipment spacing and training.
6) Exposure to heat/cold stress. 5) Exposure assessment through monitoring, use
of respiratory protection and protective suits.
6) Inclusion into heat/cold stress program.
Movement of trucks 1) Exposure to noise in excess of 1) Use of hearing protection with an adequate
along designated 87.5dBA (open cab only). noise reduction rating to be determined from
roads as well as 2)lnjury by flying debris exposure monitoring.
around debris piles. 3) Exposure to asbestos and other 2) Use of safety glasses and hard hats.
sifting equipment. chemical agents. 3) Exposure assessment through monitoring, use
Discharge of load at 4) Injury to others from operational of respiratory protection and protective suits.
designated location. hazards of the equipment. 4) Ensure people, equipment and materials are not
unknowingly in the immediate radius of the
discharged load.
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