Environmental Health and Safety Plan draft for Staten Island Landfill,

NYC 9/11 Public Portal Document

Staten Island Landfill Debris Disposal Operation Health and Safety Program

3.2 GRAPPLEZTRACKHOE OPERATORS This includes workers operating equipment used to load debris onto mechanical separators. This workforce includes employees from private contractors and employees of DSNY at the barge operations.

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Principal Steps Potential Hazards 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) Slips, trips, and fall 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.

6) Inclusion into heaVcold stress program.

Movement of track 1) Exposure to noise in excess of 1) Use of hearing protection with an adequate hoe around debris 87.5dBA (open cab only) noise reduction rating to be determined from piles, sifting 2) Injury by flying debris exposure monitoring. equipment and 3) Exposure to asbestos and other 2) Use of safety glasses and hard hats loading of material chemical agents. 3) Exposure assessment through monitoring, use onto mechanical 4) Injury to others from operational of respiratory protection and protective suits. sorters. hazards of the equipment. 4) Ensure people, equipment and materials are not unknowingly in the path of the boom or counterweight.

Equipment to be used: Hearing protection (level to be determined based on noise exposure monitoring). Inface negative pressure respirators with HEPA/OV filters, hard hats, eye protection, protective clothing and footwear as required in EM 385-1-1,05.A.08. high visibility orange reflective vests, warm clothing.

Inspection requirements: Daily inspection of all listed equipment should take place prior to donning. Equipment should be inspected for integrity and completeness.

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