Contract for indoor dust sampling, EPA/DOH

NYC 9/11 Public Portal Document

by the contractor for the performance of work specified in this contract prior to commencing field sampling activities.

Field Data Verification - The contractor will review all field documentation, COC forms, sample labels and any additional field information for accuracy at the end of each days sampling activities and prior to the shipment of samples to the contract laboratory.

TASK 4: Training:

The contractor shall ensure that all employees performing work under this contract have been provided any and all health & safety training required by law or regulation, or EPA regional policy.

EPA requires that all personnel performing field work under this contract receive specific training covering all aspects of the field work, including equipment operation and maintenance.

The contractor shall document and maintain records of all appropriate field and health and safety training for all employees performing work under this contract

TASK 6: Monitoring Site Reconnaissance:

Measure and record any obstructions and the distances and heights of any objects, including collocated samplers, that extend at least as high as the sample inlet and are within 1 m of the sample inlet; record descriptions of the obstructions.

Note any occurrences or circumstances that may or could effect air or wipe samples (e.g., construction, renovation, nearness to gas combustion(cooking)). Deliverables

The Contractor shall make site observation notes in the comments section provided on the COC form and in the daily field sampling log.

Reporting and Communication Requirements The following reports shall be prepared by the contractor and distributed to the designated recipients in accordance with each specified requirement. Times are specified in the calendar periods. Reports submitted under this contract shall cite the contract number in addition to identifying the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as the sponsoring agency.

Technical Reports

Documents/reports required in the performance of contract activities shall be submitted by the contractor to the Project Officer (i.e. Productivity Reports, QA/QC Reports, Weekly Project Status Reports..etc)

Health and Safety Plans

The contractor shall prepare a project specific Health and Safety Program Plan that complies with State and Federal Requirements. A copy of the Health and Safety Plan shall be submitted to the Project Officer within ten (10) days following contract award.

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