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NYC 9/11 Public Portal Document

Staten Island Landfill Debris Disposal Operation Health and Safety Program

SECTION 5.0 - RESPIRATORY PROTECTION PROGRAM

5.1 PURPOSE

Since certain tasks associated with the operation of the landfill for this project may require the use of respiratory protection, this section was developed to provide general guidance associated with the use of respirators. Whenever possible, work practices and engineering controls will be used to manage personnel exposure to airborne hazards. Where effective work practices and engineering controls are not possible, respiratory protection will be used in accordance to the generalized procedures described in this section. For additional information refer to 29 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 1910.134.

5.2 APPLICIBILITY AND RESPONSIBILITY

This plan applies to personnel who may use respiratory protection on a routine or occasional basis. This includes the use of disposable and reusable air purifying respirators. Each agency and/or contractor is responsible for safety and well being of employees as it relates to respiratory protection. Agencies and contractors shall be required to demonstrate compliance with a written respiratory protection program that complies with OSHA. Agencies and contractors are responsible for identifying tasks and personnel that may use respirators and conducting self-compliance monitoring.

5.3 TRAINING

Agencies and contractors are ultimately responsible for the training of their employees. General respiratory training and fit testing for will be available onsite by EE&G. Training will generally include the following:

Physical and medical requirements for respiratory use. Methods for inspecting, fitting, and using respirators. Methods for fit checking. Respirator maintenance.

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