NYC 9/11 Public Portal Document
Staten Island Landfill Debris Disposal Operation Health and Safety Program
Limited medical evaluation.
5.4 RESPIRATORY SELECTION
Based on current site conditions, initial assessments indicate that half-face negative pressure
respirators equipped with High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA/OV) filters will be sufficient to
provide suitable respiratory protection in the exclusion zone. As conditions change, work areas and
job tasks will be assessed to evaluate respiratory protection.
5.5 MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE
Prior to wearing respirators, agencies and contractors will be required to verify that their personnel
are physically able to wear a respirator. Limited medical evaluations will be offered in the PPE
structure during shift changes.
5.6 RESPIRATOR FIT TESTING
Fit testing for employees required to wear respirators will be conducted. A temporary fit testing
facility will be established at the site and operated byEE&G.
5.7 RESPIRATOR INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
Personnel will be individually responsible for proper maintenance, inspection, cleaning, and storage
of respirators. Agencies and contractors are responsible br monitoring this program.
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