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

3.9 MECHANICAL CUTTERS This includes personnel cutting vehicles towards the south side of the site. These personnel are primarily from the fire department (NYFD as well as volunteer FDs), NYPD and FBI.

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 hazard. 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. 7) Crush hazard from unstable material. 6) Inclusion into heat/cold stress program.

8) Potential for confined space or 7) Have established procedures for accessing

potential accumulation of methane or material stability.

hydrogen sulfide in enclosed spaces. 8} Proceed with car, ventilate or test spaces with hydrogen sulfide/LEL meter.

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 metal dust 3) Assessment to other chemicals including metal from 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) Crush hazard from unstable cuts. 7) Prohibit cutting of material that is not at “zero 8) Foot injury from falling cut material. mechanical state” 9) Potential explosive environment due 8) Training on proper positioning of material being to the potential accumulation of cut.

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