NYC 9/11 Public Portal Document
Staten Island Landfill Debris Disposal Operation Health and Safety Program
number will be posted at the job site for use in the event of an emergency. No smoking is
permittedwithin 50 feet radius of gas extraction wellheads.
4.2.3 Illumination
Illumination levels for various work processes have been specified in EM 358-1 -1, Section 07.A.01
and are shown below:
Means of egress-
Means of egress shall be illuminated, with emergency and non-emergency lighting, to provide a
minimum of 11 lux (lx) (1 footcandle (Im/ft)), measured at the floor. Additionally, illumination shall be
arranged so that the failure of any single lighting unit, including the burning out of an electric bulb,
will not leave any area in total darkness.
MINIMUM LIGHTING REQUIREMENTS
Facility or function Illuminance - lx (Im/ft) 2
Accessways
- General indoor 55 (5)
- General outdoor 33 (3)
- exitways, walkways, ladders, stairs 110 (10)
Administrative areas (offices, drafting
and meeting rooms, etc.) 540 (50)
Chemical laboratories 540 (50)
Construction areas
- General indoor 55 (5)
- General outdoor 33 (3)
- Tunnels and general underground 55 (5)
Work areas (minimum 110 lux
required at tunnel and shaft heading
during drilling, mucking, and scaling)
Conveyor routes 110(10)
Docks and loading platforms 33(3)
Elevators, freight and passenger 215(20)
First aid stations and infirmaries 325 (30)
Maintenance/operating areas/shops
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