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

3.7 TORCH CUTTERS This includes personnel performing torch cutting on structural steel. This workforce includes employees from private contractors.

Analyzed by/Date: Reviewed by/Date: Principal Steps Potential Hazards Recommended Controls Accessing material 1) Exposure to noise in excess of 1) Use of hearing protection with an adequate noise to be cut 87.5dBA. reduction rating to be determined from exposure 2) Slip, trips, and fall hazards. monitoring. 3) Injury by flying debris 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 hats and eye protection. 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.

Cutting material 1) Exposure to noise in excess of 1) Use of hearing protection with an adequate noise 87.5dBA. reduction rating to be determined from exposure 2) Exposure to airborne asbestos. monitoring. 3) Possible exposure to other airborne 2) Use of respiratory protection. contaminants including fumes from the 3) Assessment to other chemicals including metal torch cutting operations. fumes. 4) Being hit by moving vehicles. 4) Use of high visibility clothing and reflective vests. 5) Being hit by projectiles. 5) Use of hard hats, eye protection and safety boots. 6) Heat/cold stress. 6) Inclusion into heat/cold stress program. 7) Bums. 7) Use of welding protective clothing. 8) Foot injury from falling cut material. 8) Training on proper positioning of material being cut.

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

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