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

Examples of adjustments to these values will be made for personal protective equipment and clothing as follows:

Summer work uniform - correction of 0 °F. Cotton overalls - correction of - 2 °F. Winter work uniform - correction of - 4 °F. Water bam'er, permeable - correction of - 6 °F.

The CIH may calculate TLVs based on collected data according to formulas described. Other control measures, and factors to consider in conjunction VMth the establishment of a TLV include:

Hydration - Water and electrolyte replenishing beverages will be readily available, and workers will be encouraged to consume these beverages regularly. The intake of fluids should equal the rate of water loss.

Food consumption - The workers should be encouraged to salt their food well during the hot season and particularly during periods of hot weather. Individuals with restricted diets should consult their physicians prior to alteration of their diets.

Acclimatization - Workers who do not regularly perform physical activities in an outdoor setting may require a further adjustment to the TLVs.

Cold Stress- Four factors contribute to cold stress: cold temperatures, high or cold wind, dampness and cold water. A cold environment forces the body to work harder to maintain it's temperature. Cold air, water, and snow all draw heat from the body. Wind chill is the combination of air temperature and wind speed. For example, when the air temperature is 40 ° F, and the wnd speed is 35 mph, your exposed skin receives conditions equivalent to the air temperature being 11 ’ F. So, while it is obvious that below freezing conditions combined with inadequate clothing could bring about cold stress, it is important to understand that it can also be brought about by temperatures in the 5O's coupled with rain and wind.

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