WTC emergency safety plan draft, Sept 2001

NYC 9/11 Public Portal Document

World Trade Center Emergency Project Environmental, Safety, and Health Plan Draft - Revision A 30 September 2001

3.9 HAND TOOLS

Use of hand and power tools presents the potential for user abrasions, cuts, amputations, electric shock, bums, crushing, vibration, and puncture wounds. Portable hand-held and/or electrical tools shall be inspected before each use for defects such as, but not limited to, cracked handles/housing, damaged cutting edges, splitting or cracking parts, and broken adjustment components. Damaged or defective tools are to be reported to the Zone Superintendent and taken out of service. All electrical powered tools shall be double insulated or grounded in accordance with the National Electrical Code® (NFPA-70). Tools shall be used only for their intended use and any tool with a cut or frayed electrical cord, and/or missing guards will be removed from service. Only properly trained personnel will use and operate power tools. Ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCI) will be used for portable generators in excess of single­ phase 5 KW. The GFCI will be trip-tested daily.

3.10 LOCKOUT/TAGOUT

Lockout/Tagout of hazardous energy sources shall be controlled using permit systems and applicable requirements as described in the following OSHA standards:

• 29 CFR 1910.147- The Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) • 29 CFR 1926.417 - Lockout and Tagging of Circuits • 29 CFR 1910, Subpart S - Electrical • 29 CFR 1926, Subpart K - Electrical • 29 CFR 1910.331 - Safety - Related Work Practices • 29 CFR 1926, Subpart G - Signs, Signals and Barricades

The contractors shall maintain and implement as part of their Lockout/Tagout program;

• A current written Lockout/Tagout program which covers the work to be performed • A Lockout/Tagout training program that includes annual training and updated training whenever there is a change in the work environment • A written procedure or JHA for each unique machine or piece of equipment that requires Lockout/Tagout

3.11 ILLUMINATION

Lighting for all demolition activities shall at a minimum meet the requirements of 29 CFR 1926 Subpart C. Contractors shall provide documentation of illumination testing and results upon request.

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