NCD986187094_20061201_Reasor Chemical Company_FRBCERCLA RD_Site Specific Health and Safety Plan-OCR

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SITE SPECIFIC
HEAL TH AND SAFETY PLAN
FOR:
REASOR CHEMICAL NPL SITE -REMEDIATION
CASTLE HAYNE, NORTH CAROLINA
· December 2006 lfo/ & @ /Ji // 111/ I'°§
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PREPARED FO SUP£ . 2006 '/J}))
Reasor Chemical Site-PRP 01:I 'RFLJND SECT/
Clo Jeffrey Davidson -Wilmer Hale · iO/V
1875 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 02008
PREPARED BY: Charles Hughart
TITLE: SE Regional Health and Safety Manager
REVIEWED BY: Stephen D. Young, CHMM
TITLE: Director, Corporate Health and Safety
APEX PROJECT NO.: 510120.006
The information contained in this HASP is provided for the protection of the health and safety of Apex
Companies, LLC personnel and subcontractors working under the direct supervision and control of Apex
Companies LLC on projects involving hazardous waste operations. The -information included in this
document is designed to identify, evaluate and control safety and health hazards, and provide for
emergency response for site activities. •This. HASP will remain on the project site for reference by worke.rs
·during each phase of the project Apex Companies.LLC assumes no liability for, or responsibility to, any ,
other parties for the accuracy or completeness of information included.in ttie HASP or reliance upon this.
HASP by any other party. · · · ·' ·
Copyright© Apex Companies LLC All Rights Reserved.
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SITE SPECIFIC
HEAL TH AND SAFETY PLAN
FOR:
REASOR CHEMICAL NPL SITE -REMEDIATION
CASTLE HAYNE, NORTH CAROLINA
December 2006
PREPARED FOR:
Reasor Chemical Site -PRP Group
Clo Jeffrey Davidson -Wilmer Hale
1875 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 02008
PREPARED BY: Charles Hughart
TITLE: s·E Regional Health and Safety Manager
REVIEWED BY: Stephen D. Young, CHMM
TITLE: Director, Corporate Health and Safety
APEX PROJECT NO.: 510120.006
The information contained in this HASP is provided fo'r the protection of the health and safety of Apex
Companies, LLC personnel and subcontractors wqrking und.er the d_irect supervision and control of Apex
Companies.LLC.on projects involving hazardous.wast!' 6pera,.ticins0-The,information in~luded in.this
documenUs.designed to identify, evaluate and control safety and·health hazards; and provide.for .
einergeiricy,'resporise for site activities. This HASP wfll remain cin"the 'project site for:referencii'by workers r, .. , ., . -·, - , . -· ,. ~~ , '" . , . ,, . --, --. -. -. . . .
\during each phase of the project.. Apex C.ompanies,l.'.LC assumes no.liability for,''or,responsibility.to, any, •
. ciitie'rd:>arti'es for,'th'e:accuracy or comf)leteness"of inforiri'at16n inci'uded'in'.ihe HASP 'or reliance upon-this · •,>•' ' ' ~. ,_,,, _,, ,.,• • ,_ "" ' \ ~,,-, .. ," ''. 1 ~,, .... .-~' HASP·by any:other,party: ·· '· · · ,.,, · • · ·. · ' ··. · '
Copyright© Apex Companies LLC All Rights Reserved.
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HEAL TH AND SAFETY PLAN ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
This form is to be signed by each Apex employee and contractor/subcontractor who will be present during
this project. This Health and Safety Plan Acknowledgement must be signed prior to the person
commencing work at the project site.
By placing my signature below, I certify the following:
• I have read the HASP;
• I fully understand its requirements and will comply with same;
• I will not endanger myself or others by performing unsafe acts;
• any questions concerning the HASP have been answered;
• I have the certifications and training required;
• I will follow all safety directives set forth in the Plan and/or dictated by the Site Health and
Safety Officer (SSHO) or his/her designee as long as I am present at this site.
Personnel also understand that on a daily basis, mandatory safety meetings will be held prior to starting
the day's activities and attended by_ all on-site project personnel. Project personnel also acknowledge that
they agree to perform all activities in a safe manner in accordance with the HASP. The purpose of the
daily tailgate safety meetings is to discuss potential hazards, control measures and other pertinent
information needed for communicating potential project hazards of daily activities at the site.
NAME SIGNATURE DATE
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION PAGE
1.0 INTRODUCTION ..................................................... '. ................................................... 1
2.0 SITE HISTORY AND DESCRIPTION .......................................................................... 2
2.1 Historical Information on Hazardous Material Usage/Disposal at the Site ................................... 2
2.2 Facility Description/Known or Anticipated Hazardous Areas ....................................................... 3
3.0 WORK PLAN ELEMENTS .......................................................................................... 4
4.0 HAZARD ANALYSIS AND CONTROL MEASURES .................................................. 5
4.1 Wildlife Hazard Identification, Prevention and Control Measures ................................................ 6
4.1.1 Biting/stinging Insects ............................................................................................................. 6
4.1.1.1 Ticks ................................................................................................... , .......................... 6
4.1.1.2 Mosquitoes .................................................................................................................... 8
4.1.1.3 Wasps, Bees, Hornets and Yellow Jackets .................................................................. 8
4.1.1.4 Scorpions .................................................................................................................... 1 O
4.1.1.5 Spiders ............................................................................. , .......................................... 1 O
4.1.1.6 Mites/chiggers ........................................... : ................................................................. 11
4.2 Snakes and Other Animals ......................................................................................................... 12
4.2.1. Snakes .................................................................................................................................. 12
4.2.2 Other Animals ....................................................................................................................... 12
4.3 Poisonous Plants ........................................................................................................................ 12
4.3.1 Poison Ivy ............................................................. : ................................................................ 13
4.3.2 Poison Oak ............................................................................................................................ 13
4.3.3 Poison Sumac....................................................................................... . .................... 13
5.0 ·PROJECT STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES AND PRACTICES ............... 14
5.1
5.2
Toolbox Safety Meetings ............................................................................................................ 15
Training and Briefing Topics ......................... , ............................................................................. 16
5.3 Equipment Operators ................................................................................................................. 16
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7.0
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8.0
8.1
8.2
8.3
8.4
Documentation ....................................................................... , ................................................... 16
VIOLATIONS OF THE HASP ............ , ....................................................................... 17
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) AND CLOTHING ........................... 18
Respiratory Protection Program ................................................................................................. 20
EMERGENCY RESPONSE/PLANNING .................................................................... 21
Emergency Telephone Numbers/Directions to Hospital ............................................................ 21
Evacuation Procedures .............................................................................................................. 21
Medi.cal Emergency .................................................................................................................... 22
Fire Emergency .......................................................................................................................... 22
8.5 · Spill/Release ............................................................................................................................... 22
9.0 TRAINING REQUIREMENTS., .................................................................................. 24
10.0 MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE ................................................................... ~ .................. 25
10.1 Heat Stress Evaluation ............ , .................................................................................................. 25
10.2 Cold Stress Evaluation ............................................................................................................... 25
10.2 Biological Monitoring .................................................................................................................. 26
11.0 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAM ........................................................ 27
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I 11.1 Air Monitoring ............................................................................................................................. 27
12.0 WORK ZONES/SITE CONTROL ............................................................................... 28 I 13.0 DECONTAMINATION PROCEDURES····································································· 29
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14.0 SPILL CONTAINMENT PROGRAM .......................................................................... 30
15.0 CONFINED SPACES ................................................................................................ 31
16.0 EXCAVATION ACTIVITIES ....................................................................................... 32
16.1 Earth Moving, Excavation, Trenching and Shoring ..................................................................... 32
16.2 Roles and Responsibilities ......................................................................................................... 32
16.3 General Requirements ............................................................................................................... 32
16.4 Excavation Safety Plan ..................................... , ......................................................................... 33
16.5 Rock and Soil Stability Classification and Identification ............................................................. 33
16.6 Soil Test and Identification." ........................................................................................................ 34
16.7 Excavation Protection Systems .................................................................................................. 34
16.8 Sloping and Benching Systems .................................................................................................. 34 ·
16.9 Shoring Systems ........................................................................................................................ 34
16.10 Shield Systems (Trench Boxes) ................................................................................................. 35
17.0 UNDERGROUND UTILITIES .................................................................................... 36
17.1 One-Call Facility Locate Request (Utility Mark-out) ............................................................... 36
18.0 OVERHEAD POWER LINES ..................................................................................... 41
19.0 COLLAPSE AND IMMINENT DANGER .................................................................... 43
20.0 HEARING CONSERVATION PROGRAM ................................................................. 44
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Figure· 1:
Figure 2:
RECORD KEEPING REQUIREMENTS ..................................................................... 45
ENVIRONMENTAL, SAFETY AND HEALTH ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF
PROJECT PERSONNEL .......................................................................................... 46
Site .Mfips Pio-. ....
Directions .te·Hospital !'!.__ ___ _,,.
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APPENDICES
Appendix A: Activity Hazard An~.filL-c"-~-._ fl. .,.+
Appendix B: HASP ~meAt Form \ 'I>
Appendix C: Employe'eit'xposureJ Incident Report Form
Appendix D: Hot Work Permit ~-.t f,..cl_,rc;
Appendix E: -Daily Tailgate Safety Meetin~ Form
Appendix F: Confined Space Entry BJrm i'a j-1-1,
Appendix G: D,. 16 Excavation lnspection'Form • "~ a-
Appendix H: Construction Equipment Daily Checklist
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1.0 INTRODUCTION
This comprehensive site specific Health and Safety Plan (HASP) is needed for the following types of
operations in which employee exposures to safety or health hazards are anticipated:
1. Clean-up operations required by a governmental body, which involves hazardous substances that
are conducted at uncontrolled hazardous waste sites, including, but not limited to, the EPA's
National Priority Site Ust (NPL\ state priority site lists, sites recommended for the EPA NPL, and
initial investigations of government identified sites which are conducted before the presence or
absence of hazardous substances has been ascertained;
2. Corrective actions involving clean-up operations at sites covered by the Resource Conservation
and Recovery Act of 1976 (RCRA);
3. Voluntary clean-up operations at sites recognized by federal, state, local or other governmental
bodies as uncontrolled hazardous waste sites;
4. Operations involving .hazardous wastes that are conducted at treatment, storage and disposal
(TSD) facilities regulated by 40 CFR Parts 264 and 265 pursuant to RCRA, or by agencies under
agreement with the USEPA to implement RCRA regulations; and,
5. Emergency response operations for releases of, or substantial threats of releases of, hazardous
substances, without regard to the loc_ation of the hazard.
For all other Apex projects, an abbreviated HASP should be prepared, which should include as a
minimum, anticipated hazards and control measures, emergency phone numbers and location of
emergency medical services and PPE and monitoring requirements.
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2.0
2.1
SITE HISTORY AND DESCRIPTION
Historical Information on Hazardous Material Usage/Disposal at the Site
The Site is located in Castle Hayne, New Hanover County, North Carolina at 5100 North College Road
just southeast of the junction of United States Highway 117 and North Carolina Route 132 within a 52.93
acre tra.ct of vacant land (Figure 1 ). Access to the Site is via a dirt access road with a lockable gate.
Prior to 1959, the property consisted of woodlands with a small creek through the property. Between
1959 until December 1, 1971 the Site was operated and owned by Reasor Chemical Company and was
used for the processing of woo_d stumps for the recovery of pine products. These products included
turpentine, pine rosin, pine oil, camphor, pine tar and charcoal. The Site was then purchased by the
Martin Marietta Company (now Martin Marietta Materials). A fire and possible explosion occurred at the
Site on April 7, 1972 in which most of the Site buildings were damage or destroyed. In 1986, the property
was sold to Hilda C. Dill and Julie C. Sullivan. Since 1972, the property has been vacant.
CONTAMINANTS ANTICIPATED TO BE ENCOUNTERED AT THE PROJECT SITE:
.. ·MEDIA .. C '. CONCENTRATION.·
' . ' . • •:• ·, · 1, '. l, :.';'.,. : :-,:. RANGE 6i=..-: ,, • , , ', A ' ' • • . . .. 'CONTAM_INANT
Meth"I ethvl ketone Sediment ND - 1 ,200 ua/ka
Toluene Sediment ND -500,000 ua/ka
13 &/or 4\ Methvlohenol Sediment ND -56,000 ua/ka
Benzo( a lanthracene Soil ND -6,000 ua/ka
Benzoib &/or l<lfluoranthene Soil ND -11,800 ua/ka
lndeno(1,2,3,cd)ovrene Soil ND -2,500 ua/ka
Dibenzo7a,hlanthracene Soil ND-930 un/kn
Aluminum Groundwater ND -17,000 ma/I
Antimony Soil ND -370 ug/kg
Conner Soil/Surface Water ND -99,000 ua/ka
Iron Surface Water ND -19,000 ua/1
Lead Soil/Surface Water ND -2,100 ma/ka
Thallium Groundwater ND-8.4 ug/1
Zinc Surface Water ND -95 ug/1
These contaminants have the following associated exposure limits established by the Occupational
Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists
(ACGIH) or the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH):
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OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS FOR CONTAMINANTS IN AIR
, CONTAMINANT OSHA LIMIT· . ' ' .
PEUSTEUC . .
Methvl ethvl ketone 200 nnm
Toluene 200 nnm
13 &/or. 4\ Methvlnhenol 5 nnm lskinl
Benzel a\anthracene 0.2 ma/m3
Benza/b &/or k\fluaranthene 0.2 mn/m3
lndeno/1 ,2,3,c~rene 0.2 ma/m3
Dibenzo/ a,h \anthracene 0.2 ma/m3
Aluminum 5 ma/m3 7resoiratorvl
Antimonv 0.5 ma/m3 lnowder\
Conner 1 mn/m3 lresniratorv
Iron NE
Lead 0.05 mg/m3
/resniratorv\
Thallium 0:1 ma/m3 /skin\
Zinc NE
PEL= Permissible Exposure Limit
· STEL = Short Term Exposure Limit
C = Ceiling Value
TLV = Threshold Limit Value
REL= Recommended Exposure Limit
NE = Not established
' NIOSH:LIMIT ;,', : :
., REUSTEUC
200 nnm
100 nnm
2.3 nnm /skin\
0.1 ma/m3 /10 hr TWA\
0.1 ma/m3 /10 hr TWA\
0.1 ma/m3 /10 hr TWA)
0.1 ma/m3110 hr TWA\
5 ma/m3 /resoiratorv\
0.5 ma/m3 lnowder\
1 ma/m3 (resniratorv
1 ma/m3 /resoiratorv
0.1 mg/m3 (respiratory 10 hr
TWA\
0.1 ma/m3 /skin)
NE
2.2 Facility Description/Known or Anticipated Hazardous Areas
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Remnants of the former pine tree processing are evident at the Site. Certain buildings remain standing as
well as tank cradles and four surface impoundments (Ponds 1 through 4) which are believed to have
been part of the processing operation. There are also areas where surface disposal of copper scrap
occurred (Copper Scrap Area), a pipe shop where surface disposal of pipe materials occurred (Pipe Shop
Area), and a swale · where drums containing unknown materials where stored and/or disposed (Drum
Disposal Area) .. See Figure 2 for a detailed layout of the Site showing these areas.
This health and safety plan (HASP) is being prepared for Apex personnel to use, as guidance in
conducting work activities at the site is a safe manner. Known or anticipated hazardous areas or
conditions for the site have been tabulated below:
Known or Anticipated Hazardous Areas or Conditions
• Broken sections of concrete including open rebar ends
• Excavation work
• Dewatering of ponds
• Removal·of disposed drums especially rusted edges
• Snakes, spiders, mosquitoes, ticks
• Flooding during heavy rains/storms
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3.0 WORK PLAN ELEMENTS
Following is an overview of anticipated on-site activities presented in the general sequence in which they
will be performed:
1. Mobilization of equipment, materials and personnel
• Verify the presence and location of the unde·rground utilities on-site
• Setup of travel pathways through Site
• , Setup of surface treatment system
2. Dewatering/treatment/disposal of surface water in ponds
3. Excavation of soils from Copper Scrap and Pipe Shop areas
4. Excavation of sediment from ponds for stabilization and off-site disposal
5. Excavation of drums from Drum Disposal Area
6. Site Restoration
7. Demobilization of equipment, materials and personnel.
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4.0 HAZARD ANALYSIS AND CONTROL MEASURES
A variety of potential hazards are believed associated with the project scope of work. The following table
can be used to identify anticipated hazards for the project based on the project scope of work and site
conditions. The hazards have been checked for the project tasks. This hazard checklist has been
provided as a guide for developing control measures to be implemented to protect worker health and
safety.
HAZARD ANALYSIS MATRIX
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CHEMICAL ✓
BIOHAZARD
RADIATION
HEAT STRESS ✓
COLD STRESS ✓
INSECT BITES ✓
ANIMAUSNAKE BITES ✓
POISONOUS PLANTS ✓
WATER DROWNING ✓
NOISE ✓
CONFINED SPACES ✓
UNDERGROUND UTILITIES
OVERHEAD UTILITIES/HAZARDS ✓
VEHICULAR TRAFFIC ✓
CONSTRUCTION ✓
SLIPS/FALLS ✓
INCLEMENT WEATHER ✓
DRUM HANDLING ✓
PHYSICAUBACK INJURY ✓
HIGH CRIME AREA
FLAMMABLE MATERIALS ✓
HIGH PRESSURE STEAM,
WATER, or AIR
DUSTY CONDITION ✓
A detailed analysis of potential hazards is provided in the Activity Hazards Analysis (AHA) included as
Appendix A. The AHA evaluates known or anticipated hazards associated with this project, as well as
control measures as needed. This HASP will be revised to address additional hazards as they are
identified using the HASP'Change Request Form (Appendix B).
Work may be halted until the hazards are sufficiently controlled. In the event that an unforeseen situation
occurs, a specific plan based on that situation will be produced.
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4.1 Wildlife Hazard Identification, Prevention and Control Measures
4.1.1 Biting/stinging Insects
Personnel should be familiar with hazard . identification;· prevention and control as it relates to
biting/stinging insects. Depending cin what region of the country the project is located in, there are a
variety of biting/stinging insect that may be encounter at project sites as listed below and described in the
following subsections.
• Ticks
• Mosquitoes
• Wasps,-bees and yellow jackets
• Scorpions
• Spiders
• Mites/chiggers.
4.1.1.1 Ticks
Ticks can transmit serious illnesses to humans including Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain Spotted fever,
babesiosis and ehrlichiosis. Individuals who work outdoors in heavily wooded or grassy areas have an
increased risk for exposure to tick-borne illnesses. Be sure to check yourself and your co-workers for
ticks when leaving the field. As a preventive measure, clear vegetation or hire a contractor to clear
vegetation in areas where you will be spending a lot of time such as pump test locations, near field trailers
. and support zones, etc. You should also spray clothing and skin with repellants just before going into the
field. Use Permethrin .for the clothes and DEET for the skin. Tyvek suits or light-colored clothing are also
helpful to spot ticks before they become attached to the body. You should also wear a hat. Wash clothes
in high temperatures after working outdoors
If a tick has attached itself to your body, carefully grasp the tick as close to the skin as possible and pull
straight out; without twisting. Place the tick in a closed container and save it just in case an infection
results. A health care professional or local health department may want to examine the tick. Wash the
bite area with soap and water. ·
Lyme Disease
Lyme disease is the most recognized of the tick-borne illnesses. The disease is transmitted by ticks who
have fed on certain deer and mice. These ticks are found throughout the United States. The peak tick
season is May though September. The areas of highest risk are the Northeast, Great Lakes Region, and
· an area in Northern California. Current scientific estimates indicate that the disease is transmitted after
the tick has attached to the individual for 6 to 24 hours. Between 15 and 30 percent of the ticks are
infected. The longer the tick is attached, the greater the probability of infection.
Early Signs and Symptoms of Lyme disease (three to 32 days after tick bite):
• Characteristic "bulls-eye" (red, circular) rash at the site of the tick bite. Most common sites are
scalp, groin, and armpits.
• Fever
• Headache
• Fatigue (feeling tired)
• Muscle and joint pain
• Swollen glands
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Later Signs and Symptoms of Lyme disease (six to nine months after tick bite)
• Weak facial muscles
• Stiff neck
• Irregular heart beat .
• Numbness
• Shills loss of appetite
• Dizziness
• Persistent fatigue (feeling tired)
• Double vision
Babesiosis
Babesiosis is transmitted by ticks that typically have been infected by rodents, cattle, or wild animals.
These ticks are most commonly found in the Northeastern, Pacific Coast, and Upper Midwestern portions
of the United States. Signs and Symptoms of Babesiosis: (begin one to nine weeks after tick bite) and
include:
• Fever
• Chills
• Sweating (profuse)
• Fatigue (feeling tired)
• Dark-colored urine
• Nausea (sick to stomach)
• Abdominal pain
• Low blood count
• Enlarged spleen .
Ehrlichiosis
Ehrlichiosis is transmitted by deer ticks and the Lone Star tick. Peak cases are from May to July and
October to December. The first known cases were described in 1987. Reported incidences have occurred
in individuals over 40 years old. The most prevalent areas of the country are the Southern and
Northeastern areas of the United States.
Early Signs and Symptoms of Ehrlichiosis (five to 11 days after tick bite):
• Rapid onset of fever
• Acute headache
• Non-specific rash ( usually lower part of body)
• Shaking chills
• Generalized tired feeling
• Muscle and joint pain
• Cough
• Vomiting
Individuals can become very sick, with up to 54 percent hospitalized.
Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever
Another tick-borne illness transmitted by the American dog tick and the Rocky Mountain wood tick. The
states with the highest incidence of the illness are North Carolina and Oklahoma. Fifty percent of the
infections occur in the South-Atlantic region of the United States. The Pacific and West-South Central
regions also have cases. More than 90 percent of the patients with Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever are
infected between April and September.
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Early Signs and Symptoms of Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever three to four days after .the bite): Fever
• Nausea (feeling sick to stomach)
• Severe headache
• Muscle pain
• Lack of appetite
Later Signs and Symptoms:
• Rash (wrists, forearms and ankles)
• Abdominal pain
• Joint pain
• Diarrhea
Source: <http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/etools/sawmills/tick_borne.html#>, June 12, 2003
4.1.1.2 Mosquitoes
Mosquitoes are found all over the world, except in Antarctica. In the US, mosquitoes are mostly an
annoyance but are responsible for West Nile Virus, The West Nile Virus is primarily a disease of birds. It
is commonly found in Africa, West Asia, and the Middle East, but has also caused outbreaks in Europe. In
. humans, it can cause encephalitis, an infection of the brain. West Nile Virus is similar to the virus that
causes St. Louis encephalitis, which for years has been found in the United States. West Nile had not
been found in the United States before the late summer of 1999.
Symptoms of West Nile Virus
Most people infected by the West Nile Virus have no symptoms at all, or experience something that feels
like flu. Symptoms of 'West Nile fever'' may include fever, headache, achy muscles, and extreme
tiredness, perhaps with skin rash and swollen lymph glands. In a fraction of cases, the fever leads to
encephalitis, which is fatal in some cases or may cause neurologic after-effects. There is no vaccine
against West Nile, and no known "cure." As with other viral diseases, treatment consists of support until it
has run its course. The incubation period -the time between an infectious bite and the onset of
symptoms -is usually 5-15 days.
How Do You Get West Nile Virus?
Humans get the West Nile Virus largely from the bite of mosquitoes. Although some 150 species of
mosquitoes are found in the United States, the primary transmitter of West Nile is Culex pipiens. The
female mosquito catches the virus when it bites ari infected bird, and can then pass it along if it later bites
a human. Humans do not get it from other humans or animals ..
What You Can Do to Help Fight Mosquitoes?
• Empty standing water in buckets or any other container where "wrigglers" and "tumblers" live.
• Use mosquito repellents when necessary and follow label directions and precautions closely.
• Use head nets, long sleeves and long pants if you venture into areas with high mosquito
populations, such as salt marshes.
• If there is a mosquito-borne disease warning in effect, stay inside during the evening when
mosquitoes are most active.
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4.1.1.3 Wasps. Bees. Hornets and Yellow Jackets
Wasps, bees, hornets and yellow jackets are venomous insects whose stings produce a variety of
symptoms ranging from minor pain and swelling to fatal allergic reactions. Honey bees have barbed
stingers that usually remain in the sting. Honey bees can only sting once. Wasps do not have barbed
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stingers and can sting repeatedly. In general, wasps are more aggressive than honey bees. Africanized
. honey bees resemble our familiar European hon.ey bees but are much more aggressive. Africanized bees
are dangerous because their victims may be stung.by thousands of bees sent out in defense of the hive.
Africanized bees are NOT more poisonous than European bees and their stings are treated the same way
as are the stings of European bees. To the naked eye, Africanized bees are indistinguishable from
European bees.
Avoiding Stings: People are often stung by these insects while walking barefoot. Stepping on a bee
results in a painful sting. Wasps and bees often fly into soft drink cans unnoticed resulting in painful stings
of the lips, tongue and mouth. Bees are attracted to flowering plants. Certain colors also appear to attract
bees and wasps. Blue clothing in particular seems to be associated with more unprovoked stings.
Threatening a hive by approaching too closely or by making loud noises or vibrations often results in
multiple stings.
Special Precautions for Africanized bees: Africanized bees are much more aggressive in defending their
hives than are European bees. When an Africanized bee stings, it marks it's victim with a chemical
marker that attracts other bees from the hive. Thus, if one threatens a hive of Africanized bees one can
expect to be pursued by thousands of bees. These bees have been known to pursue people for long
distances. It does not take much to make an Africanized bee feel threatened. Approaching too close to
the hive or operating machinery that transmits vibration to the hive will provoke an attack. Africanized
bees move their hives and produce new hives more frequently than do European bees, and they will start
a hive in unusual sites: a park bench, a culvert, under a truck. A swarm of thousands of bees can start a
hive in a new location in minutes.
The best defense against Africanized bees is caution. Be alert for signs that a hive has been started in
your area. Increased bee activity may be a sign that there is a hive nearby. If you work with heavy
equipment remember that the equipment's vibration may provoke an attack. If attacked, cover your face
with your arms and run away from the hive or away from the direction from which the bees are attacking.
The bees do not fly fast and most people can outrun them. If you were working with heavy machinery and
the cabin of the vehicle is sealed then stay inside and drive out of the area. Don't drive toward
unprotected co-workers. If the vehicle is unsealed, turn off the vehicle and run for indoor shelter. A car will
also provide good shelter. Put the air conditioner in the car on high as cold air will slow the bees that will
have pursued you into the car. If you see someone being attacked call 911. Direct the victim toward
shelter, but don't approach them. Running into a swarm of Africanized bees is as dangerous as running
into a burning building. Anyone who suffered a large number of stings needs to be seen-by a physician
immediately. Anyone who has 50 or more stings should receive treatment in an emergency room, as must
anyone with severe symptoms such as difficulty breathing or loss of consciousness.
Effects of stings: Bee and wasp stings produce similar effects. There are three patterns of symptoms
seen following stings. ·
1. Local Effects: These symptoms begin immediately after the sting. Typically, the area around the sting
is pale and is surrounded by redness. The stinger may still be• present. It looks like a little thorn or
splinter. The pale area may quickly turn into a red whelt. The sting is usually painful, but the pain
usually improves in minutes. There may be a great deal of swelling. Swelling may be delayed for five
or six hours after the sting. Usually hands and feet swell more than stings to the chest or abdomen.
Local swelling, even dramatic swelling, is normal and not a sign of allergy. Swelling often takes 3-4
days to resolve. Bruising and itching often are associated with this swelling. Bee and wasp stings can
become infected and therefore, all sting sites should be washed with soap and water. Signs of
infection include a red streak running up the extremity, fever or any discharge from the sting. Infection
requires prompt medical attention.
. 2. Allergic Reactions: Bee sting allergy produces sudden severe symptoms that usually occur within
minutes following a sting. Signs of a severe reaction include flushing and anxiety which are almost
always present. Facial swelling, especially around the lips and eyelids may be present. The victim
may have difficulty breathing, feel as if the throat is closing, or may lose consciousness. These
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symptoms require emergency action. Telephone 911 to summon paramedics and help the victim to
use a bee sting kit if one is available.
3. Toxic Reactions: Multiple bee stings can cause the above reactions. but also additional. unique
problems. Shock may occur if the victim has suffered hundreds of stings. Delayed symptoms are
common and range from nausea and vomiting, common after even a few stings. to destruction of red
bl6od cells and kidney failure which occurs with large numbers of stings. Anyone who has suffered
more than five stings should consult their doctor. Anyone who has suffered more than 50 stings
needs emergency room care.
FIRST AID FOR STINGS: Many remedies recommended in the past have been shown to be useless. or
to actually be dangerous .
DOs:
• DO remove the stinger if present. Scrape it out with a credit card or finger nail.
• DO wash stings with soap and water.
• DO apply an ice pack for five to fifteen minutes. Be careful not to freeze the skin.
• DO telephone 911 to summon paramedics if the victim is having an allergic reaction and use a
bee sting kit as prescribed.
• DO treat swelling by elevating the swollen body part above the heart.
DO NOTs:
• DO NOT squeeze .the sting, or rub mud into it. This increases the risk of infection.
• DO NOT apply meat tenderizer or baking soda. These don't help and can actually cause
problems.
• DO NOT administer electrical shocks or drugs not prescribed for the patient.
http://health.ucsd.edu/poison/stinging.asp
4.1.1.4 Scorpions
Scorpions are commonly thought of as desert animals, but in fact, they occur in many other habitats as
well. including grasslands and savannahs, deciduous forests. montane pine forests, rain forest and caves
4.1.1.5 Spiders
Brown Recluse
The brown recluse spider is one of six poisonous kinds of spiders in the United States. It is part of the
arachnid family, which includes not just spiders, but ticks, mites, and scorpions, too. It has long, skinny
legs and is about one,half. inch long overall. Its entire body is brown, except for a dark mark in the shape
of a violin on its head. Its poisonous relatives may be gray. orange, reddish-brown. or pale brown.
Brown recluse spiders are most commonly found in Midwestern and Southern states of the U.S .. and they
usually hang out in dark places. When they are outside, they like to spend time in piles of rocks, wood, or
leaves. If they come inside, brown reclu9e spiders will go to dark closets. attics. or basements. They are
non-aggressive and bite only when disturbed. A person who gets bitten by a brown recluse spider may
not notice anything at first or only feel a little sting at first. After about four to eight hours, the sting will
start to hurt a little more. It might look like a bruise or might form a blister surrounded by a bluish-purple
area that turns black or brown and becomes crusty after a few days.
The black widow spider is one of six poisonous kinds of spiders in the United States. It is part of the
arachnid family, which includes not just spiders, but ticks, mites. and scorpions, too. Its body is about one-
half inch long (smaller than a dime). and it has long legs. The black widow spider is shiny and black with a
red-orahge or yellow mark in the shape of an hourglass on its stomach.
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Black Widow
Black widow spiders and th.eir relatives can be found almost anywhere in the Western hemisphere of the
world in damp and dark places. Their favorite places are wood piles, tree stumps, trash piles, storage
sheds, fruit and vegetable gardens, in stone walls, and under rocks. If they come inside, they will go to
dark places like corners of closets, garages, or behind furniture. They are shy by nature and bite only
when trapped, sat on, or accidentally touched
A person who gets bitten by a black widow spider might not know it right away, since the bite can
sometimes feel like a little pinprick. After 30 to 40 minutes, though, the area of the bite will swell and hurt
alot.
If you ever think that you've been bitten by a brown recluse or black widow spider, tell an adult
immediately. It's important to get medical attention as soon as you can because the bites can make you
extremely sick. With an adult's help, wash the bite well with soap and water. Then apply an ice pack to
the bite to slow down the spread of the spider's venom. Try to elevate the area and keep it still to help
prevent the spread of venom.
If it's possible, have an adult catch and bring the spider to the doctor's office with you. Even though it's
usually easy to identify black widows, you'll want to make sure that's the kind of spider that bit you. The
spider can be killed first before you bring it with you; just be sure not to squish it so much that no one can
tell what it is.
Signs and Symptoms:
• Bite mark
• Swelling
• Pain
• Nausea and vomiting
• Difficulty breathing or swallowing
Treatment:
• Wash wound
• Apply a cold pack
• Get medical care to receive antivenin
• .Call an Amb.ulance, dial 999 / 112 or your local emergency number, if necessary
Source: <http://firstaid.eire.org/Bites.htm>, June 12, 2003
4.1.1.6 Mites/chiggers
Chiggers are the larvae of harvest mites and belong to the family Trombiculidae. Chiggers feed on low
vegetation, but they need animals as a source of protein. Chiggers do not burrow into the skin; instead
they attach themselves to the opening of a hair shaft and inject saliva into the skin. When on a person,
chiggers go to areas where the skin is thin and moist: the ankles, wrists, thighs, groin or waist. The mite
stays in this area until feeding is complete. This time span can .be anywhere from one to four days. After
.feeding, the larvae drop back to the ground to complete their development. In some people, the initial bite
can trigger an allergic response and a rash may appear on surrounding areas of skin. If you walk through
a wooded or grassy area, it is possible to be attacked by chiggers. People get chiggers simply by the
mites jumping onto the skin.
Methods of Prevention:
• If possible, avoid walking through low brush or woody areas.
• If you have to go into an area infested with chiggers, make sure all of your skin is covered with
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• Apply an insect repellent containing the substance dimethyl phthalate to areas of the body that
are not covered by clothing. Also apply the repellent to areas where clothing overlaps such as the
ankles. A tick repellent named Duranon is an effective method for keeping chiggers off of you. It
should only be applied to your clothing. Avoid contact with your skin.
Methods of Treatment:
• Some people have found that dog shampoo helps to dry up the lesions.
• The doctor can prescribe ointments for you to apply to the irritated skin. These ointments can dry
up and heal the lesions that are present, but will not prevent new lesions from occurring.
For more information see also:
• <http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/scripts/htmlgen.exe?DOCUMENT _IG085>
• <http://www.ag.oh io-state .ed u/ -oh iol in e/hyg-f act/2000/21 00. htm I>
• http://www. u ky. ed u/ Agricu lture/Entom ology/entf acts/struct/ef630. h tm
4.2 Snakes and Other Animals
4.2.1. Snakes
Depending on what part of the country the project site is located in,. there are a variety of snakes and
other animals that can present a hazard. Some snakes are poisonous and can inject potentially lethal
venom when they bite. Poisonous snakes in the United States include:
• Rattle snakes
• Copperheads
• Coral snakes and
• Cottonmouths (also known as water moccasins).
All poisonous snakes have 2 large fangs which are located in the upper front portion of the mouth. If the
victim is bitten and the snake escapes before the identification can be made, the following signs should
be noted: ·
• One to two punctures made by the hollow fangs. Pain following within 5 to 1 O minutes
accompanied by swelling and discoloration around the bite.area. These symptoms will progress
up the victim's extremity. If the fang enters a vein or artery, these symptoms may not be present.
• Seek medical attention IMMEDIATELY for any snake bites.
4.2.2 Other Animals
Hazards from other animals include bites from domesticated dogs, wild or stray dogs, raccoon, skunks, ·
coyotes and others. Be especially aware of animal that are acting erratic or are frothing at the mouth as
this can be a sign that animal has rabies. In some parts of the county, bears have been known to attack·
humans.
4.3 Poisonous Plants
. Poisonous plants include poison ivy, western poison oak and poison sumac. Approximately 85 percent of
the general population will develop an allergy if exposed to these plants. The sensitivity to the sap usually
develops after several encounters with poison ivy, oak, or sumac. Poison ivy, western poison oak and
poison sumac have poisonous sap (urushiol) in their roots, stems, leaves and fruits. The sap is released
when the plant is bruised, making it easier to contact Rhus-dermatitis in the early.spring and summer
when the leaves are tender. Therefore, brushing against an intact plant will not cause a reaction.
However, these plants are very fragile. Stems or leaves can be damaged by the wind, animals or insects.
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The sap (urushiol) may be deposited on the skin by direct contact with the plant or by contact with
contaminated objects, such as clothing, shoes, tools, and animals.
Symptoms of exposure to poisonous plants include:
• Itching
• Redness
• Burning sensation
• Swelling
• Blisters
• Rash which may take up to 1 O days to heal.
• Prevention/Control of exposure to poisonous plants include
• Wear long-sleeved shirts and long pants, tucked into boots. Wear cloth or leather gloves .
.-Apply barrier creams to exposed skin.
• Educate workers on the identification of poison ivy, oak, and sumac plants.
• Educate workers on signs and symptoms of contact with poisonous ivy, oak, and sumac.
• Keep rubbing alcohol accessible. It removes the oily resin up to 30 minutes after exposure.
4.3.1 Poison Ivy
Poison ivy grows everywhere in United States except Hawaii and Alaska. In the East, Midwest, and the
South, it grows as a vine. In the Northern and Western United States, it grows as a shrub. Each leaf has
three leaflets. Leaves are green in the summer and red in the fall. In the late summer and fall, white
berries may grow from the stems.
4.3.2 Poison Oak
Oak-like fuzzy leaves in clusters of three. It has two distinct kinds: Eastern poison oak (New Jersey to
Texas) grows as a low shrub. Western poison oak (Pacific Coast) mows to six-foot-tall clumps or vines up
to 30 feet long. It may have clusters of yellow berries.
4.3.3 Poison Sumac
·Grows in standing water in peat bogs in the Northeast and Midwest and in swampy areas in parts of the
Southeast. Each leaf has clusters of seven to 13 smooth-edged leaflets. The plants can grow up to 15
feet tall. The leaves are orange in spring, green in summer and red, and orange or yellow in fall. There
may be clumps of pale yellow or c"ream-colored berries
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5.0 PROJECT STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES AND PRACTICES
All site personnel must adhere to the following standard operating procedures and practices.
1. All safety equipment and protective clothing is to be kept clean and well maintained.
2. All prescription eyeglasses in use will be safety glasses and will be compatible with respirators.
Contact lenses should not be worn in areas where there is a potential for injury to the eye due to
particulate, fume, vapors, gases or other air contaminant.
3. The Safety Office_r will approve all disposable or reusable gloves worn on the site.
4. During periods of prolonged air-purifying respirator usage in contaminated areas, respirator filters
will be changed according to the change-out schedule for the project, or sooner, if breakthrough
is indicated. At a minimum, respirator cartridge filters will be changed on a daily basis.
5. Footwear used on site will be covered by rubber over boots when entering or working in the "hot
zone" or "contamination reduction zone". Boots will be washed with water and detergent to
remove dirt and contaminated sediment before leaving these work zones.
6. All personal protective equipment (PPE) used on site will be decontaminated or disposed of at the
end of the workday. The Safety Officer will be responsible for ensuring decontamination of
personal protective equipment before reuse.
7. All respirators will be individually assigned and not interchanged between workers without
cleaning and sanitizing.
8. Any site personnel unable to pass a fit test as a result of facial hair or facial configuration shall not
enter or work in an area that requires respiratory protection.
9. All project personnel shall have a vision or corrected vision to at least 20/40 in one eye.
10. On-site personnel found to be disregarding any provisions of the HASP or SOP will, at the
request of the Safety Officer, be barred from the project..
11. Used disposable outerwear will be removed upon leaving the hot zone and will be placed inside
disposable containers provided for that purpose. These containers will be stored at the site at the
designated staging area and the Contractor will be responsible for proper disposal of these
materials at the completion· of the project.
12. Tyvek™ suits, or other outer garments, which become torn or badly soiled will be replaced
immediately.
13. Eating, drinking, chewing gum or tobacco, smoking, etc., will be prohibited in the hot and
contamination reduction zones. ·
14. All personnel will thoroughly cleanse their hands, face, forearms and other exposed areas prior to
eating smoking, drinking, or using the toilet facilities. ·
15. Showers at the end of the shift are required for personnel who have worked in the hot zone.
16. No alcohol or drugs (without prescription) will be allowed on-site at any time. Firearms are only
allowed for security purposes, if allowed by the local law enforcement agency.
17. All personnel who are on medication should report it to the Safety Officer who will make a
determination whether or not the individual be allowed to work and in what capacity. The Safety
Officer may require a letter from the individual's personal physician stating what limitations, if any,
the medication may impose on the individual.
18. At least one copy of these work practices shall be available for review at the job work site.
19. Legible and understandable, precautionary labels shall be affixed prominently to containers of
contaminated scrap, waste, debris and clothing.
20. Removal of contaminated soil from protective clothing or equipment by blowing, shaking or any
other means that disperse contaminants into the air is prohibited.
21. Transportation and disposal of contaminated materials shall comply with all applicable local,
state, and federal regulations. The transporter and disposer will address these items.
22. Drummed contaminated materials shal_l be stored in tightly closed containers in well-ventilated
areas.
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23. Containers shall be moved only with the proper equipment and shall be secured to prevent
dropping or loss of control during transport.
24. All trenching, shoring and excavation work must comply with all federal OSHA rules.
25. Portable or fixed emergency shower/eyewash stations shall be located near work activities and
routinely checked to ensure that the equipment is functioning.
26. Before daily site operations begin, a tailgate safety meeting will be held to review the HASP
concerns for the work activities and emergency response procedures. The Daily Tailgate Safety
Meeting Logs will be maintained as part of the HASP. Additional information regarding the Daily
Tailgate Safety Meetings is located below.
27. Smoking is not permitte·d in the site's hot or contamination reduction zones.
28. A change in level of protection will be based on air monitoring equipment readings taken in the
breathing zone.
29. Field personnel will use air monitoring equipment and not their nose to determine site
contamination (i.e., sniffing sampled soils or water in jars, confined spaces, open bore holes or
trenches, etc.) .. Odors detected during the course of standard operating procedures, however,
should be noted in the daily log.
30. Field personnel should not stand with their head directly over a container of hazardous.material or
well when it is being opened.
31. Events surrounding accidents/injuries will be recorded in the daily log. Document the incident on
Apex's Incident Report and submit copies within 24 hours to the Corporate Human Resources
Representative and Corporate-Health and Safety Officer. A copy of the incident report form can
be found in Appendix C.
32. First aid kit(s) and fire extinguisher(s) will be available in all company vehicles and on project
sites for responding to emergency situations.
33. Workers will not stand on drums.
34. All welding, cutting, burning, grinding or other open flame work in close proximity to the
environmental/construction work site will require the issuance of a "Hot Work Permit". An
example permit form is located in Appendix D.
35. Lockout-tag out procedures will be followed prior to performing any work on equipment for
controlling hazardous energy.
36. Only authorized entrants, attendants and supervisors trained in confined space entry procedures
will be permitted to enter and conduct work in confined spaces. OSHA confined space entry
standard requirements must be complied with. ·
37. _Use of a "buddy system" will be used in hazardous areas.
38. Engineering controls and work practices shall be instituted to reduce and maintain employee
exposure to, or below, the permissible exposure limits (PEL) for substances regulated by OSHA,
except to the extent that such controls and practices are not_ feasible.
39. Where feasible, engineering controls should include the use of pressurized cabs or control booths
on equipment, and/or the use of remotely operated material handling equipment. ·
40. Work practices should be implemented, where feasible, such as iemoving all non-essential
employees ·from potential exposure during opening of drums, wetting down dusty operations and
locating employees upwind of possible hazards.
5.1 Toolbox Safety Meetings
Toolbox safety meetings are an important element of Apex's Safety Program. They are an effective
training aid and an essential means of increasing an employee's hazard awareness and improving job
performance. Daily Toolbox Safety Meeting shall include, as a minimum, the following:
• Review of all Safety Bulletins and other important topics that relate to the work;
•· Instructions in the safe and efficient planning and performance of their work;
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• Review of project accidents, injuries, illnesses, near misses, hazards and unsafe acts; and
• Discuss other suggestions and comments relating to safety.
All project employees will attend the daily Toolbox Safety Meetings. The subject material shall be
pertinent to the work being performed or to be performed in the near future. Records of ·all Toolbox
Meetings will be maintained at the site (Appendix E).
5.2 Training and Briefing Topics
The following items will be discussed by the SSHO or his designee at the site pre-entry briefing(s) and
daily Toolbox safety meetings as deemed appropriate. Refresher training shall be conducted as
necessary for clarification or reiteration as determined by the SSHO whenever new hazards are
recognized and if addenda are added to this HASP.
Site-specific training will include information needed to ensure that the personnel working at the site are
able to respond effectively to emergencies. This segment of the training will include a description of the
communications systems to be used and the procedures for responding to fires and other emergencies.
Briefings will be provided prior to site entry and, as required, each morning before work begins and after
each day's field activities have been completed. The SSHO will document topics addressed in these
briefings and those in attendance. The SSHO will hold and document supervisory safety meetings to
assess work performance.
5.3 Equipment Operators
All operators of heavy equipment, (e.g., backhoe operators, welders, and explosive-actuated tool
operators), must be qualified and experienced. Equipment operators can demonstrate qualifications
through specific training, experience, field ·demonstration or a combination of all. These qualifications
must be presented to the SSHO or PM. Only those operators qualified to operate a particular type of
machinery may operate that type of machinery.
5.4 Documentation
For each day that on-site health and safety monitoring is performed, daily reports will be prepared which
record air monitoring results (if applicable), daily site activities, and health and safety action items.
Reports will be submitted to the appropriate personnel as necessary. All personal and environmental
monitoring will be made part of the permanent project record. All safety inspections will be conducted by
the SSHO on a daily basis as needed.
Training and medical records for personnel shall be made available for inspection by the SSHO prior to
job start. Also, subcontractors are required to make training and medical records available for inspection,
as required.
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6.0 VIOLATIONS OF THE HASP
Apex will not tolerate violations of the HASP including standard operating procedures. Apex has the right
to remove any individual who violates safety practices. Disciplinary measures are at the discretion of the
Safety Officer and will be commensurate with the severity of the infraction. It is the responsibility of each
individual to understand and comply with safety procedures and request clarification as needed.
Supervisors carry additional oversight and enforcement responsibilities and, consequently, disciplinary
measures will be more severe. The following guidelines apply for minor infractions for Apex employees
and Apex contract employees: ·
• First infraction: verbal warning with no further action if individual corrects infraction immediately
and acknowledges the infraction.
• Second infraction: written warning and possible time off site without pay to review safety
procedures.
• Third infraction: individual banned from the site.
For serious or imminent hazards, safety violations will result in temporary or permanent banishment from
the site. ·
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7.0 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) AND CLOTHING
The minimum level of PPE to be worn for this project is Modified Level D All work activities will commence
in Modified Level D PPE. Air monitoring results will determine whether PPE will need to be upgraded to
Level C or Level B. Whenever high pressure water rinsing is conducted, workers in the immediate area
of the washer must wear a face shield in addition to Modified Level D PPE.
CATEGORIES OF PPE
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A • Positive pressure full face-piece self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), or
positive pressure supplied air respirator with escape SCBA (NIOSH approved)
• Totally encapsulating chemical -protective suit
• Coveralls'
• Long underwear 1
• Gloves, outer, chemical-resistant
• Gloves, inner, chemical-resistant
• Boots, chemical-resistant, steel toe and shank
• Hard hat (under suit) 1
• Disposable protective suit, gloves and boots {depending on suit construction,
mav be worn over totallv-encaosulatina suit)
B • Positive pressure, full-face piece self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA),
or positive pressure supplied air respirator with escape SCBA (NIOSH
approved)
• Hooded chemical-resistant clothing (overalls and long-sleeved jacket;
coveralls; one or two-piece chemical-splash suit; disposable chemical-resistant
overalls)
• Coveralls1
• Gloves, outer, chemical-resistant
• Gloves, inner, chemical-resistant
• Boots, outer, chemical-resistant, steel toe and shank
• Boot-covers, outer, chem ical0 resistant (disposable) 1
• Face shield1
• Hard hat'
C • Full-face or half-mask, air purifying respirators (NIOSH approved)
• Hooded chemical-resistant clothing (overalls; two-piece chemical-splash suit;
disposable chemical-resistant overalls)
• Coveralls'
• Gloves, outer, chemical-resistant
• Gloves, inner, chemical-resistant
• Boots, outer, chemical-resistant steel toe and shank'
• Boot-covers, outer, chemical-resistant (disposable) 1
• Hard hat1
• Escape mask'
• Face shield1
D • Coveralls
• Gloves'
• Boots/shoes, chemical-resistant steel toe and shank
• Boots, outer; chemical-resistant (disposable) 1
• Safety glasses with side shields, or chemical splash goggles
• Hard hat
• Escape mask 1
• Face shield1
• Traffic vest1
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Cooling vest 1
1 optional, as applicable
TYPES OF HAZARDS FOR WHICH LEVELS A, B, C AND D PROTECTION ARE APPROPRIATE
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A • The hazardous substance has been identified and requires the highest level of
protection for skin, eyes, and the respiratory system based on either the measured,
or potential for, high concentration of atmospheric vapors, gases, or particulates of
materials that are harmful to skin;
• The site operation and work functions involve a high potential for splash, immersion,
or exposure to unexpected vapors, gases, or particulates of materials that are
harmful to skin or capable of being absorbed through the skin;
• Substances with a high degree of hazard to the skin are known or suspected to be
present, and skin contact is possible; or,
• Operations are being conducted in confined, poorly ventilated areas, and the
absence of conditions requirinq Level A have not vet been determined.
B • The type and atmospheric concentration of substances have been identified and
require a high level of respiratory protection, but less skin protection;
• The atmosphere contains less than 19.5% oxygen; or,
• The presence of incompletely identified vapors or gases is indicated by a direct-
reading organic vapor detection instrument, but vapors and gases are not suspected
of containing high levels of chemicals harmful to skin or capable of being absorbed
through the skin.
• Use of Level B involves atmospheres with IDLH concentrations of specific
substances that present severe inhalation hazards and that do not represent a sever
skin hazard, or do not meet the criteria for use of air-ourifvina resoirators.
C • The atmospheric contaminants, liquid splashes, or other direct contact will not
adversely affect or be absorbed through any exposed skin;
• The types of air contaminants have been identified, concentrations measured, and an
air-purifying respirator is available that can remove the contaminants; and,
• All criteria for the use of air-ourifvina resoirators are met.
D • The atmosphere contains no known hazard; and,
• Work functions preclude splashes, immersion, or the potential for unexpected
inhalation of, or contact with hazardous levels of anv chemicals.
Combinations of personal protective equipment other than those described for Levels A, B, C, and D
protection may be more appropriate and may be used to provide the proper level of protection.
The table below lists the minimum initial level of personal protective equipment required for each task of
the project scope of work.
MINIMUM PPE LEVEL FOR EACH TASK
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General Remediation Modified Level D -include
T=ek® coveralls as needed
Pond Dewatering Modified Level D plus flotation
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Decontamination equipment-includes distilled water, Alconox™ soap, brushes, plastic sheeting, tables,
steam cleaner, tap water, methanol, hexane and acetone solvents (if needed), washtubs (at least 3),
plastic bags, DOT approved 55-gallon open top drums for solid waste disposal, or closed top drums for
rinse water disposal, and shower (if warranted per work scope).
Air monitoring instrumentation-includes a Photo Ionization Detector (PIO) with a 10.6 eV or greater lamp,
Oxygen/LEL Meter, and Sound Level Meter or other field instrumentation for the project. Readings will be
taken periodically and documented in an air-monitoring log.
7.1 Respiratory Protection Program
To control the incidence of occupational diseases, OSHA requires that hazardous air contaminant levels
at Apex project sites be reduced to the lowest possible levels by instituting engineering controls and work
practices designed to prevent atmospheric contamination. However, when such controls are not feasible
or while they are in the process of being instituted, respirators may be used as a means of controlling
employee exposure to hazardous air contaminants. The policies and procedures found in Apex's
Respiratory Protection Program (Section 11.0 of the Corporate Safety, Health and Environmental Control
Plan) are to be followed whenever respirators are used to control personal exposures to hazardous
airborne substances.
Based upon available information, the use of respiratory protection is not anticipated. However if during
site activities it is determined that it is needed, all site workers required to wear respiratory protection will
be included in a medical surveillance program. No worker on the project site will be permitted to wear a
respirator unless that individual has been medically qualified and has been found to be physically fit to
wear respiratory protection, has had appropriate training on the use and limitations of the respirator and is
knowledgeable of the requirements of the employer's Respiratory Protection Program.
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8.0 EMERGENCY RESPONSE/PLANNING
8.1 Emergency Telephone Numbers/Directions to Hospital
The following telephone numbers and directions to the hospital from the site are provided to expedite
emergency assistance if needed at the site.
N_earest Hospital: Pender Memorial Hospital
507 E Fremont Street
Burgaw, NC 28425
Emergency/General Tel. No.: 910-259-5451
See Figure 2 for map and directions to hospital.
Fire Department: 911
Police Department: 911
Ambulance: 911
CHEMTREC: (Chemical Transportation Emergency Center)
2501 M Street, NW. Washington, D. C. 20037
Tel. No.: 800-424-9300
Poison Control Center: 800-336-6997
Project Manager:
Site Safety Officer:
Client Contact:
Bruce D. Reilly
704.451.0479
Charles Hughart
336.207.1985
Marguerite Mclamb
Wilmer Hale
1875 Pennsylvania Ave, NW
Washington, DC
Phone: [phone]
Corporate Health and Safety: Stephe·n Young, CHMM
610-722-9050 X 213
8.2 Evacuation Procedures
If evacuation-from the site is required due to an emergency such as a fire or explosion, the following
action should be taken: ·
• First person recognizing need for evacuation will immediately notify all on-site personnel via
voice, air horn or other means.
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• Leave the area and report to a designated rally point (gate at North College Road) established by
the Site Health and Safety representative. This evacuation point may vary daily based upon site
activities and weather conditions and location should be discussed at the Daily Tailgate Safety
Meeting.
• Notify emergency medical services, if appropriate at 91.1.
• Account for all site personnel.
• Contact the Apex project manager and health and safety representative, and Client contact as
soon as practical.
• Establish site security and control measures for the neighborhood safety until emergency
responders arrive and take control.
8.3 Medical Emergency
Response to a medical emergency:
• Initially survey the situation; do not enter an area that could jeopardize your safety.
• Establish the level of consciousness and then call for help, informing the Emergency Medical
Service (EMS) of the patient's condition.
• I( the person is unconscious, perform a primary assessment by checking for arousal, airway,
breathing and circulation .. (only trained First Aid/CPR personnel should perform these tasks; state
that you are medically trained).
• Conduct a secondary assessment to the conscious patient by checking for bleeding (control with
direct pressure) and monitoring for vital signs.
• Do not move the person unless the location is hazardous.
• Provide First Aid to the level trained.
• Contact the project manager and health and safety representative as soon as practical and
document the incident in a report to the health and safety representative.
8.4 Fire Emergency
Response to a fire emergency:
• Evacuate the area immediately and notify EMS.
• Extinguish small fires with an all-purpose fire extinguisher and provided that you have had
training in the use of an extinguisher.
• Contact the project manager and health and safety representative and document the incident;
document for the project file and send a copy to the health and safety representative.
8.5 Spill/Release
Response to a spill or release of hazardous material:
• Wear appropriate PPE and stay upwind ~f the incident.
• Turn off all sources of _ignition and shut down pumps and valves to equipment in the immediate
area; if possible, plug leaks and collect drippings in a container.
• Place absorbent around the incident site to soak up hazardous material.
• Call the fire department if potential for a fire exists.
• Determine if the clieni wants to repair the damage and whether a contractor has to be.used.
• Advise the client of any release notification requirements for state or federal agencies and
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authorized to do so by client. Completely document interaction with client and regulatory agency.
The project manager must contact the'client or generator of the spill/release. ·
• Do not approve for transport, or transport contaminated environmental media until appropriate
manifest or shipping paper have been completed and approved. Do not sign any manifest as a
generator of waste. Discuss waste transportation issue with Corporate and Division
representative·prior to resolution for disposal.
• Notification must be made by the client, or by Apex, with permission from the client, to the proper
governmental agencies. Spills/releases entering waterways must be reported to the Coast Guard
and the National Response Center at 800-424-8802.
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9.0 TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
Site workers must have completed the following training programs:
• Field personnel must complete 40 hours of hazardous waste activity instruction (OSHA 29 CFR
1910.120/1926.65);
• Field personnel must complete 24 hours of supervised field instruction (29 CFR
1910.120/1926.65);
• Field personnel . must complete 8 hours of refresher. training each year (29 CFR
1910.120/1926.65);
• On-site supervisors/managers directly responsible for employees engaged In hazardous waste
operations must have an additional 8 hours of supervisory training (29 CFR 1010.120/1926.65);
• Field personnel assigned to provide first aid assistance at the site must be trained in first
aid/cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and bloodborne pathogens training (1926.50)
• ·All site personnel must attend and participate in "Daily Safety Tailgate Meeting and document
attendance (29 CFR 1910.120;
• Competent person training .(29 CFR 1926, Subpart P) for on-site managers and supervisors
(subcontractor) directly responsible for employees engaged in excavation/trenching operations;
• Hazard communication training on any hazardous substance's chemical and physical properties
(29 CFR 1910.1200);
• Personal protective equipment training for personnel required to wear protective clothing (29 CFR
1910.132 and 134);
• Personnel performing air monitoring must be trained in the calibration, and operation of
instrumentation used at the site (29 CFR 1910.120); ·
• Personnel required to extinguish small fires on site are required to be trained in the proper use of
a fire extinguisher (29 CFR 1910.156/1926.150);
• All site personnel must review this HASP and be able to obtain emergency information, if needed.
They must also be familiar with established emergency response and evacuation procedures for
the site. This information is to be reviewed with all project personnel prior to commencement of
field activities (29 CFR 1910.120);
• Workers required to enter confined spaces must be trained in the requirements of confined space
entry (29 CFR 1910.146);
• · Workers required to provide first aid must be trained in the hazards of blood borne pathogens (29
CFR 1910.1030);
• Other training, as required, to comply with OSHA health and safety standards.
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10.0 MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE
Medical surveillance consisting of a baseline, annual and termination examination are required of all Apex
employees and subcontractors, whose job may require working in environments with potential exposure
to health hazards such as hazardous waste, petroleum products, materials, noise, lead and crystalline
silica. Examination criteria and frequency will be determined by Apex's and subcontractor occupational
physicians based upon guidance and regulatory requirements _provided in the applicable OSHA
Hazardous Waste Operation and Emergency Response Regulation (29 CFR 1910.120 or 29 CFR
1926.65). More frequent examinations may be periormed at the recommendation of a _qualified
occupational physician.
Apex and subcontractors are also required to retain and provide employee access to medical and
exposure monitoring records in compliance with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1020 or 1926.33, Access to
Employee Exposure and Medical Records.
10.1 Heat Stress Evaluation
Heat stress is not anticipated to be a significant health and safety issue associated with this project due to
the nature of the hazards anticipated to be encountered or because of the time of the year the work is
being conducted.
10.2 Cold Stress Evaluation
The stress of working in a cold environment can cause a variety of strains on the body including
constriction of blood vessels of the skin, shivering, localized frostbite or frost-nip, and generalized
hypothermia. The frequency of accidents may be higher in cold environments. Nerve impulses are
slowed, exposed workers react sluggishly, fumble with their hands and become clumsy. There are also
safety problems common to cold environments. They include ice, snow blindness, reflection from snow
and the possibility of burns from contact with cold metal surfaces.
Thermal injury due to cold exposure can become a problem for project field personnel. Systemic cold
exposure is known as hypothermia. Localized cold exposure is generally considered to be categorized as
frostbite.
Hypothermia is caused by a decrease in core body temperature below 962F. The central (brain and
spinal cord) and peripheral (skin and muscle) activity normally maintains the body temperature.
Interference with any of these mechanisms can result in hypothermia, even in the absence of what is
usually considered-a "cold" ambient temperature. Symptoms of hypothermia include shivering, apathy,
listlessness, sleepiness, and unconsciousness.
Frostbite is both a general and medical term given to areas of local cold injury. Unlike systemic
hypothermia, frostbite rarely occurs unless the ambient temperature drops below freezing and usually
less than 22F. Symptoms of frostbite include a sudden blanching or whitening of the skin. The skin has a
waxy or white appearance and is firm to the touch. Affected tissues are cold, pale and solid.
Prevention of cold-related illness can be aided by educating workers on recognizing the symptoms of
frostbite and hypothermia and by identifying and limiting known risk. factors. The ·workers should be
provided with enclosed, heated shelters on, or adjacent to, the worksite, dry changes of clothing and
warm drinks. When working in extremely cold climates, frequent work breaks should be encouraged.
To monitor site personnel for cold-related illnesses, commence oral temperature recordings at the job
site:
• At the supervisor's discretion when suspicion is based on changes in a worker's performance or
mental status;
• When a worker requests monitoring;
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• As a screening measure, at least twice per shift, under extremely hazardous climatic conditions
(for example, when the wind-chill is less than 202F, or wind-chill is less than 302F with
precipitation); and
• As a screen measure whenever any person develops hypothermia.
• Workers developing moderate hypothermia, in which the core temperature drops to 92°F, should
not return to work for at least 48 hours, if adverse weather conditions continue. ·
The following table provides symptoms associated with a drop in core body temperature.
PROGRESSIVE CLINICAL SYMPTOMS OF HYPOTHERMIA
· CORE'BOD:V .TEMPERATURE(2F)·' '.,oo,•. >"~< 0:•,• ·, "-•~"",'., .•• ' o", ' • ,,
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99.6 Normal core body temperature
96.8 Metabolic rate increases
95.0 Maximum shivering
93.2 Victim conscious and responsive
91.4 Severe hypothermia
89.6-87.8 Consciousness clouded, blood pressure difficult to
obtain, pupils dilated but react to light, shivering ceases
86.0-84.2 Progressive loss of consciousness, muscular rigidity
increases, pulse and blood pressure difficult to get,
respiratory rate decreases
78.8 Victim is seldom conscious
64.4 · Lowest accidental hypothermia victim to recover
Apex employees must be trained to mmImIze the risk of the hazards of working in cold
environments and periodically reinforced in the recognition of the physiologic responses of the
body to cold stress. The use of insulated work clothing, warm shelters and work/warming
regimens should be used to minimize the potential hazards of cold stress. Also, special attention
should be given to equipment warm-up time and freeze protection for vessels, piping, equipment,
tools, and walking/working · surfaces. The American Conference cif Governmental Industrial
Hygienists (ACGIH) TL Vs for cold stress should be used as a guideline.
Control measures to prevent cold related symptoms include:
• Prevent continuous exposure of skin when the wind-chill factor results in an equivalent
temperature of -32°C (-262F). Workers exposed to air temperatures of 2°c (35.62F) or lower who
become immersed in water or whose clothing gets wet should change into dry clothing
immediately and be treated for hypothermia.
• Use heated warming shelters such as tents and cabins when work is performed continuously in
an equivalent chill temperature of -7°C (202F) or below.
• Ensure frequent intake of warm, sweet, caffeine-free, non-alcoholic drinks or soup.
• Minimize sitting still or standing for long periods of time.
• Ensure use of appropriate PPE.
The correct clothing depends on the specific cold stress situation. It is important to preserve the air
space between your body and the outer layer of clothing in order to retain body heat. The more air
pockets each layer of clothing has, the better the insulation. However, the insulating effect is negated
if the clothing interferes with the evaporation of sweat, or if the skin or clothing is wet.
10.2 Biological Monitoring
Biological monitoring will not need to be conducted during the course of the project since contaminants of
concern were only found at trace levels.
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11.0 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAM
11.1 Air Monitoring
Air monitoring will be conducted on a routine basis according to the work being performed using a PID
instrument for total organic compound vapor determination. Immediately dangerous to life or health
(IDLH) conditions or development of flammable atmospheres will require more frequent monitoring and
possibly continuous monitoring until the atmospheric condition improves. IDLH conditions should not
occur with the services being provided and the configuration of the work areas.
In general, when conducting monitoring, expect possible rises in exposures associated with the following
conditions:
• When work begins on a different area of the property or at the start of new operations;
• When handling hazardous materials other than those identified (e.g., gasoline for portable power
tools in enclosed areas);
• When visible dust results from cleaning operations;
• When odors or symptoms of exposure are noted;
• When handling containers that are leaking; and,
• When working in obvious contaminated areas (e.g., product layer on standing water in pans or
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12.0 WORK ZONES/SITE CONTROL
Work zones at the site will be established by the project manager (PM) and site health and safety
representative to delineate high-traffic and hazardous locations. Workers entering these work zones
must wear appropriate PPE for that area. Work and support zones will be established from air monitoring
data, required security measures and other conditions at the site.
Two work.zones are to be demarcated. These include a non-contaminated Exclusion Zone (EZ) and the
Support Zone (SZ). Each zone will be established by the PM or SHSO prior to commencing daily
activities. These zones can be marked on the attached map included in the HASP as Figure 1 and
delineated on-site by fencing, cones, warning tape or other means deemed appropriate by the SHSO.
The EZ will contain areas where construction equipment is operating, where concrete is being cut, where
contaminated soils are being excavated, moved or stored, and other locations where potential for
exposure to organic vapors and contaminated dust exist on the property. At a minimum, ·Modified Level
D PPE is required to be worn in these areas. Air monitoring will be conducted routinely in the EZ and
documented. Use a minimum distance of ten (10) feet surrounding the EZ for the demarcation line. This
will vary depending upon location to workers, public and traffic. ·
The SZ will include all areas outside the EZ where breaks will be taken, food and beverage may be
consumed and general support for workers will be provided from this area.
When working in, or near a street, traffic vests and hardhat must be worn where vehicle hazards exist.
Caution tape, flag-mounted cones, and other highly visible barriers must be used to alert traffic to the
work being conducted. Where possible, a parked vehicle should protect the work area and strobe lights
must be used. If needed, establish a traffic pattern plan for high traffic conditions. This should include a
flag person, flashing arrow signs and "Men Working" signs. A lane-closing permit will be required and
poHce details should be used, when appropriate.
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13.0 DECONTAMINATION PROCEDURES
Field equipment and personal protective equipment may become contaminated soil during the site
activities. It is important to halt the spread of contamination to vehicles, personnel and support areas by
using appropriate decontamination procedures. Work clothing and Level D PPE must not be brought to
workers' residences and left either at the site or in the company vehicle. Any laundering of contaminated
clothing must be done by an approved laundering service ana noi at· the workers home. The
decontamination procedures discussed for workers and the area previously can be used and can be
supplemented by the following procedures.
All water/detergent used in decontamination procedures should be stored in portable containers until
sufficient quantities are stockpiled to facilitate disposal treatment. All disposable PPE and sampling
equipment must be placed in plastic bags and temporarily stored, in designed open-top drums. These
drums will be disposed of in accordance to regulatory guidelines, if required.
The' following decontamination procedures can be used:
Field Equipment Equipment such as interface probes, bailers, hand tools, drill augers, sampling
equipment and other items can be decontaminated with a solution of detergent and water. Equipment
should be rinsed with clean water prior to leaving the site. .Protect clean materials from exposure by
covering with disposable covers such as plastic to minimize required decontamination activities. For
example, a small plastic bag can be taped around not-critical portions of air monitoring instrumentation, to
protect from damaging electronics by water,
Disposable PPE: PPE including Tyvek® suits, respirator. cartridges and latex inner gloves can be
disposed of according to state, federal and client requirements. Respirator cartridges must be changed
out on a daily basis and a cartridge should not be used more than 8 hours. Cartridges can be disposed of
in the drum of other contaminated field equipment and supplies.
Non-disposable PPE: Respirators should be wiped· clean with a disinfecting alcohol pad prior to
donning. Respirators should be decontaminated at the end oi each day, if worn, Decontamination
includes disassembly and cleaning, rinsing, sanitizing and drying all parts with approved cleaning and
sanitizing agents. Reusable boots and gloves should be decontaminated on the outside with a solution of
detergent and water and should b_e rinsed with clean water prior to leaving the site: As a general rule,
boots and gloves that have been heavily contaminated should not be used for more than four weeks; after
that time it is advisable to use new items.
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14.0 SPILL CONTAINMENT PROGRAM
While it is not anticipated there is the potential spill or release of diesel, gasoline, or hydraulic oil as the
result of mechanical problems with heavy equipment. Heavy equ.ipment shall be stored overnight on
areas of impervious suriaces when feasible. Appropriate absorbent materials will be available on-site in
the event such a release or spill should occur. ·
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15.0 CONFINED SPACES
Entries into excavations associated with this project may potentially represent confined spaces. A
confined space has the following characteristics: · ·
• It is a space or work area large enough to physically enter to perform assigned work;
• It is a space or work area not designed or intended for continuous human occupancy;
• It is a space or work area having limited means of access and egress; and
• It is a space or work area that generally has poor natural ventilation.
In order for a confined space to be defined as a permit-required confined space, one or more of the
following characteristics must be true:
• The space contains or has a potential to contain a hazardous atmosphere;
• The space contains a material that has the potential for engulfing an entrant;
• The space has an internal configuration such that an entrant could be trapped or asphyxiated
by inwardly converging walls or by a floor which slopes downward and tapers to a smaller
cross-section; or ·
• The space contains any other recognized serious safety or health hazard.
If an excavation is identified as a confined space during-the project and work personrel be required ·to
enter to perform needed tasks, no Apex employees or Apex subcontractors shall enter such an area
without having training that meets OSHA requirements in 29 CFR 1910.146. Rescue arrangement will
need to be arranged in advance of such activities and all involved personnel will be trained in the OSHA
requirements for entrants, attendants and supervisors. A permit will be required for such work and will be
posted at the entrance to the confined space.
Monitoring data will be collected prior to any permit-required confined space entry to determine if permit-
required confined space designation can be reclassified as a non-permit required confined space. If
monitoring shows the atmosphere is not hazardous and all electrical, mechanical, and water engulfment
other hazard can be controlled, then the space may be reclassified by the H&S Office. Engineering
controls such as.mechanical ventilation may also be employed to maintain a non-hazardous atmosphere.
It is the responsibility of the H&S Officer. to monitor the activities thereafter to determine if the permit
conditions need to be reinstated.
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16.0 EXCAVATION ACTIVITIES
16.1 Earth Moving, Excavation, Trenching and Shoring
This section outlines procedures and guidelines for the protection of employees working in and around
excavations and trenches. This program requires compliance with OSHA Standards described in Subpart
P (CFR 1926.650) for the construction industry.
CcimpUance is mandatory to ensure personnel protection when working in or around excavations.
The planning process for an excavation job should start with a study of pre-excavation conditions such as
superimposed loads, soil structure and classification, hydrostatic pressure, and the location of
underground utilities. From such a study, it will be possible to evaluate potential hazards as well as
changes that might occur and to effectively plan appropriate control measures. Proper planning is
required to ensure that necessary precautions are-taken to control hazards, protect workers and comply
with OSHA excavation standard.
Key elements of effective excavation hazard control planning include:
• Determine the factors and characteristics affecting the type of excavation operations; .
• Based on the depth, location, and other factors associated with the planned excavation/trench,
determine the appropriate· protective measures;
• Ensure that trenches exceeding five feet in depth are adequately shored, stepped or sloped;
• Barricade all.excavations/trenches to prevent personnel and animals from falling into them;
• Designate and train a competent person to approve the safeguards implemented for all
excavations/trenches; and
• Provide for air quality testing for all excavations/trenches where the potential for encountering a
hazardous atmosphere exists.
16.2 Roles and Responsibilities
It is the responsibility of each supervisor to implement and maintain the procedures and steps set forth in
this program. All employees working in and around the excavation must be trained in the recognition of
hazards associated with trenching and excavating. Each employee involved with excavation and
trenching work is responsible to comply with all applicable safety procedures and requirements of this
program. The competent person assigned to any excavation/trenching activities provides oversight and
collects data to determine the effectiveness of protective systems, PPE, and personnel safety. The
competent person must be trained in accordance with the most recent version of the OSHA Excavation
·standard, and all other programs that may apply (examples Hazard Communication, Confined Space,
and Respiratory Protection), and must demonstrate a thorough understanding and knowledge of the
programs and the hazards associated. · ·
All other employees working in and around the excavation must be trained in the recognition of hazards
associated with trenching and excavating.
16.3 General Requirements
Before any work is performed and before any employees enter the excavation, a number of items must
be checked and insured:
• Underground utility locations must be determined. Verification of utility locations will be
conducted by the competent person. This can be accomplished by either contacting local utility
companies or North Carolina One-Call (800-632-4949; .
• All overhead hazards (surface encumbrances) that create a hazard to employees must be
removed or supported to eliminate the hazard;
• A competent person will inspect all excavations and trenches daily, prior to employee exposure
or entry, and after any rainfall, soil change, or any other time needed during the shift. All
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inspections will be documented on the Daily Excavation Inspection and Entry Form and kept
on file in the jobsite safety files and forwarded to the Project Manager weekly (Appendix G).
The competent person must take prompt measures to eliminate any and all hazards;
• Excavations and .trenches that have the potential for toxic substances or hazardous atmospheres
will be tested at least daily by the competent person. A log of the test results must be kept at
the work site;
• Adequate protective systems will be utilized to protect employees. This can be accomplished
through sloping, shoring, or shielding (See Following Sections); ·
• If a trench or excavation is four feet or deeper, stairways, ramps, or ladders will be used as a safe
means of access and egress. For trenches, the employee must not have to travel any more than
25 feet of lateral travel to reach the stairway, ramp, or ladder;
• Walkways. shall be provided where employees or equipment are required or permitted to cross
over excavations. Guardrails, which comply with 1926.502{b), shall be provided where walkways
are six feet or more above lower levels;
• Workers must be supplied with and wear any PPE deemed necessary to assure their protection;
• Employees shall not work in excavations in which there is accumulated water, or in excavations,
in which water is accumulating, unless adequate precautions have been taken to protect
employees against the hazards posed by water accumulation. The precautions could include
special support or shield systems to protect from cave-ins, water removal to control the level of
accumulating water, or use of a safety harness and lifeline.
• If water is controlled or prevented from accumulating by the use of water removal equipment, a
competent person must ensure proper operation and shall monitor the water removal equipment
and operations.
• All spoil piles will be stored a minimum of two (2) feet from the sides of the excavation . .The spoil
pile must not block the safe means of egress.
• No personnel shall be permitted underneath loads handled by lifting or digging equipment.
Workers shall be required to stand away from any vehicle being loaded or unloaded to avoid
being struck by any falling materials.
16.4 Excavation Safety Plan
An excavation safety plan is required in written form. This plan is to be developed to the level necessary
to insure complete compliance with the OSHA, state, and local safety standards. The_Excavation Safety
Plan consists of the following components:
• Utilization of the local one-call system;
• Determination of locations of all underground utilities;
• Consideration of confined space atmosphere potential;
• Proper soil protection systems, PPE, and clothing;
• Determination of soil com position and classification;
• Determination of surface water and depth to·groundwater;
•· Depth and width of the excavation and length of time it will remain open; and
• Proper adherence to any other coinciding safety programs.
16.5 Rock and Soil Stability Classification and Identification
The OSHA Standards define soil classifications within the Simplified Soil Classification Systems, which
consist of four categories: Stable rock, Type A, Type B, and Type C._ Stability is greatest in stable rock
and decreases through Type A and B to Type C, which is the least stable. Appendix A of the OSHA
Excavation Standard provides soil mechanics terms and types of field tests used to determine soil
classifications.
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16.6 Soil Test and Identification
The competent person will classify the soil type in accordance with the definitions in Appendix A of the
OSHA Excavation Standard, on the basis of at least one visual and one manual analysis. These tests
should be run on freshly excavated samples from the excavation and are designed to determine stability
based on a number of criteria: the cohesiveness, the presence of fissures, the presence and amount of
water, the unconfined compressive strength, the duration of exposure, undermining, and the presence of
layering, prior excavation and vibration.
The competent person will perform several tests of the excavation to obtain consistent, supporting data
along its depth and length. The soil is subject to change several times within the scope of an excavation
and the moisture .content will vary with weather and job conditions. The competent person must also
determine the level of protection based on what conditions exist at the time of the test, and allow for
changing conditions. ·
16.7 Excavation Protection Systems
The three basic protective systems for excavations and trenches are: sloping and benching systems;
shoring; and shields.
The protective systems shall have the capacity to resist without failure all loads that are intended or could
reasonably be expected to be applied to or transmitted to the system. Every employee in an excavation
shall be protected from cave-ins by an adequate protective system.
Exceptions to using protective systems include:
• Excavations that are made entirely in stable rock; and,
• Excavations are less than five feet deep and declared safe by a competent person.
16.8 Sloping and Benching Systems
There are four options for sloping:
• Slope to the angle required by the Standard for Type C, which is the most unstable soil type.
• If the soil type is A or B, or if the excavation is in bedrock, the Appendix B of the OSHA
Excavation Standard provides guidance on determining the maximum allowable angle;
·• Tabulated slope data prepared by a registered professional engineer; and
• A registered professional engineer can design a sloping plan for a specific job.
• Sloping and benching systems for excavations five (5) to twenty (20) feet in depth must be
constructed under the instruction of a designated competent person.
• Sloping and benching systems for excavations greater than twenty (20) feet must be designed
and stamped by a registered professional engineer.
Refer to the most recent version of the OSHA Excavation Standard for additional guidance.
16.9 · Shoring Systems
Shoring is another protective system or support system. Shoring utilizes a framework of vertical members
(uprights), horizontal members (whales), and cross braces to support the sides of the excavation to
prevent a cave-in. Metal hydraulic, mechanical or timber shoring are common examples.
The different examples of shoring are found in the most recent version of the OSHA Excavation Standard
(Appendices E-G).
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Shielding is the third method of providing safe excavation workplaces. Unlike sloping and shoring,
shielding does not prevent a cave-in. Shields are designed to withstand the soil forces caused by a cave-
in and protect the employees inside the structure. Most shields consist of two flat, parallel metal walls
that are held apart by metal cross braces. ·
Shielding design and construction is not covered in the OSHA Standards, Shields must be certified in
design by a registered professional engineer and must have either a registration plate on the shield or
registration papers from the manufacturer on file at the jobsite office. THE MANUFACTURER MUST
· APPROVE ANY REPAIRS OR MODIFICATIONS.
Safety precautions for shield systems include:
• Shields must not have any lateral movement when installed.
• Employees will be protected from cave-ins when entering and exiting the shield (examples -
ladder within the shield or a properly sloped ramp at the end).
• Employees are not allowed in the shield during installation, removal, or during any vertical
movement.
• Shields can be two ft. above the bottom of an excavation if they are designed to resist loads at
the full depth and if there are no indications of caving under or behind the shield.
• The shield must extend at least 18 inches above the point where proper sloping begins (the
height of the shield must be greater than the depth of the excavation).
• The open end of the shield must be protected from the exposed excavation wall. The wall must
be sloped, shored, or shielded. Engineer designed end plates can be mounted on the ends of the
shield to prevent cave-ins.
References
• OSHA 29 CFR 1926.650, Subpart P Health and Safety Regulations for Construction-
Excavations
• ASTM Standards D653-85 and D2488
• The Unified Soils Classification System ·
• The USDA Textural Classification Scheme
• The National Bureau of Standards Report BSS-121
• OSHA Construction eTool, Trenching and Excavation:
http://www.osha.gov/SL T C/etools/construction/trench ing/protective systems. htm l#Add itional%20
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The importance of safe excavation practices cannot be overstated. In addition to the safety hazards
encountered when excavating around buried utilities, there are serious potential service outages that
could occur if a utility is damaged or severed. There are hundreds of thousands of miles of underground
utilities. Many of these are potentially dangerous or even deadly to the excavator that might hit them
accidentally when excavating. This includes danger to professional excavators, homeowners, and others.
17.1 One-Call Facility Locate Request (Utility Mark-out)
Project Personnel should request the location of underground utilities ateach site by notifying the utility
owner/operator-through the one-call system at least two working days and no more than ten working days
prior to beginning excavation.
Provide all the necessary information during the one-call:
• Nearest intersection and/or closest street
• Type of work being performed (i.e. drilling, trenching)
• Extent of excavation
• Date work is scheduled
The more information available about the site and the job to be performed the better.
Additional resources for obtaining site specific information:
• Request onsite meeting with the property owner;
• Request as-built schematics;
• Request plans for repairs, upgrades or modifications; and
• Retain independent utility contractor.
When the excavation site can not be clearly and
adequately identified on the locate ticket, onsite
personnel should designate the route and/or
area to be excavated using white pre-marking
prior to the arrival of the locator. The route of
the excavation should be marked with white
paini, flags, stakes, or a combination of these to
outline the dig site prior to notifying the one-call
and before the locator arrives on t_he job.
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· he/she is told which utility owners/operators will be notified. Project personnel should log these on his/her
job sheet so tha_t he/she can identify which utility owners/operators have responded by marking and which
ones have cleared the area. On the flip side, when a utility owner/operator does not respond by marking
or clearing, this could signal that the utility owner/operator did not receive a locate notice.
Locate Reference Number
Personnel should receive and maintain a reference number from the one-call center that verifies the
located requested. The number is proof of notification to the members. The computer generated request
identifies the . date, time, and sequence number of the locate request. Each locate request ticket
(notification) is assigned a unique number with that one-call center, the requestor and the utility
owner/operator. This number separates this ticket from all other tickets so that it can be archived and
recalled upon request with the details of that request only.
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Separate Locate Requests
Every contractor on the job should have a separate one-call reference number before excavating. Often,
there are several excavators on a job site performing work. The construction schedule may dictate
different types of work requiring excavation from different specialty contractors simultaneously. In these
situations it is imperative for each excavator to obtain a one-call reference number before excavation to
ensure that the specific areas have been appropriately marked by any affected underground utility
owner/operator.
Facility Relocations
Personnel should coordinate work that requires tempomry or permanent interruption of a utility
owner/operator's service with the affected utility owner/operator in all cases. One-call centers note
special contractor requests for a joint meeting on the ticket to the utility owner/operator to initiate the
process.
Pre-Excavation Meeting
When practical, personnel should request a meeting with the utility locator at the job site prior to the
actual marking of utility locations. The meeting will facilitate communications, coordinate the marking with
actual excavation, and assure identification of high priority facilities. An on-site pre-excavation meeting
between on-site Company personnel, the utility owners/operators and locators (where. applicable) is
recommended on major or large projects. This includes projects such as road, sewer, water, or other
projects that cover a large area, progress from one area to the next, or that are located near critical or
high priority utilities.
Such utilities include, but are not limited to;
• High-pressure gas, high voltage electric,
• Fiber optic communication, and
• Major pipe or water lines.
Utility Owner/Operator Response
The utility owner/operator is required to mark its underground facilities with stakes, paint or flags or riotify
the excavator that the facility owner/operator has no underground facilities in the area of excavation.
Positive Response
If a utility owner/operator determines that the excavation or demolition is not near any of its existing
underground utilities, it notifies the excavator that no conflict exists and that the excavation or dem.olition
area is "clear."
.This notification may be provided by:
• Face-to-face communications;
• Phone or phone message
• Facsimile or other electronic means;
• Posting at the excavation of demolition area;
• Marking the excavation or demolition area.
If an excavator has knowledge of the existence of an underground facility and has received an "all clear,"
personnel must attempt to communicate that a conflict does indeed exist and the locator should make
marking these utilities a priority before excavation begins.
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Failure to Respond
If the utility owner/operator fails to respond or if the utility owner/operator communicates that the
underground utility cannot be marked within the time frame and a mutually agreeable date for marking
cannot be arrived at, personnel should re-call the one-call center.
The utility owner/operator and the excavator should partner together to ensure facilities are marked in an
acceptable time frame to allow for underground utility protection. Prior to excavation, excavators verify
they are at the correct location and verify locate markings and, to the best of their ability, check for
unmarked utilities.
Excavation/Construction
Upon arrival at the excavation site prior to beginning the excavation, personnel should:
• Verify that the dig site matches the one-call request, that all utilities have been marked, reviewing
color codes if in doubt, and all service feeds from buildings and homes.
• Check for any visible signs of underground .utilities, such as pedestals, risers, meters, and new
trench lines and for any utilities that are not members of the one-call.
• Review the location of underground utilities with site personnel.
Marking Preservation
Project personnel should protect and preserve the staking, marking, or other designations for
underground utilities until no longer required for proper and safe excavation. They should stop excavating
and notify the one-call center for re-marks if any facility mark is removed or no longer visible.
During long complex projects, the marks for underground facilities may need to be in place far longer than
the locating method is durable. Paint, staking and other marking techniques last only as long as the
weather and other variables allow. When a mark is no longer visible, but work continues around the utility,
request a re-mark to ensure the protection of the utility.
Excavation Observer
Project personnel should have an observer to assist the equipment operator when operating excavation
equipment around known underground utilities. The. observer is a worker who is watching the excavation
activity to warn the equipment operator while excavating around a utility to prevent damaging that buried
utility.
Excavation Tolerance Zone
Project personnel will observe a tolerance zone which is comprised of the width of the utility plus 18" on
either side of the outside edge of the underground utility on a horizontal plane.
• Methods to consider, based on certain climate or geographical conditions, include:
• Hand digging when practical (pot holing),
• Soft digging;
• Vacuum excavation methods,
• Pneumatic hand tools, and
• Other mechanical methods with the approval of the utility owner/operator, or other technical
methods that may be developed.
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Excavation within Tolerance Zone
When excavation is to take place within the specified tolerance zone, personnel will exercise such
reasonable care as may be necessary for the protection of any underground utility in or near the
excavation area.
Mis-Marked Facilities
Project personnel should notify the utility owner/operator directly or through the one-call system if an
underground utility is not found where one has been marked or if an unmarked underground utility is
found. ·
If an unmarked or inaccurately marked utility is found, excavation should stop in the vicinity of the facility
and perform notification. If excavation continues, plan the excavation to avoid damage and interference
with other utilities and protect utilities from damage.
Exposed Utility Protection
Project personnel should support and protect exposed underground utilities from damage. Protection of
exposed underground utilities is as important as preventing damage to the utility when digging around it.
Protecting exposed underground utilities helps to insure that the utility is· not damaged and at the same
time protect employees working in the vicinity of the exposed utility.
Exposed utilities can shift, separate, or be damaged when they are no longer supported or protected by
the soil around them. Personnel should support or brace exposed utilities and protect them from moving
or shifting which could result in damage. This can be accomplished in different ways, for example, by
shoring the facility from below or by providing a timber support with hangers across the top of an
excavation to insure that the utility does not move or bend. In addition, workers should be instructed not
to climb on, strike, or attempt to move exposed utilities which could damage protective coatings, bend
conduit, separate pipe joints, damage cable insulation, damage fiber optics, or in some way affect the
integrity of the utility.
Locate Request Updates
' Project personnel should call the one-call center to refresh the ticket when excavation continues past the .
life of the ticket (sometimes, but not always, defined by state law). If not currently defined in state law,
ticket life would best be 10 working days but not to exceed 20 working days.
Many utility owners/operators-do not perform their own locates and utilize the services of a contracted
facility locator. These contracted facility locators may riot be aware of work planned in the near future. By
excavators refreshing the locate ticket, the contract locator has another opportunity to identify newly
placed utilities. This practice also gives the utility owner/operator another chance to identify the location of
their utilities and to avoid a possible damage and disruption of service should something have been
marked incorrectly or missed on a previous locate.
Facility Damage Notification
Project Personnel discovering or causing damage to underground utilities should notify the utility
owner/operator and the one-call center. All breaks, leaks, nicks, dents, gouges, groves, or other
damages to utility lines, conduits, coatings or cathodic protection should be reported.
The possibility of utility failure or endangerment of the surrounding population dramatically increases
when a facility has been damaged. While the utility may not immediately fail, the underground utility
owner/operator should have the opportunity to inspect the damage and make appropriate repairs.
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Notification of Emergency Personnel
If the protective covering of an electrical line is penetrated or gases or liquids are escaping from a broken
line which endangers life, health or property, project personnel should immediately contact local
emergency personnel or call "911" to report the damage location. This practice minimizes the danger to
life, health or property by notifying the proper authorities to handle the emergency situation. In these
situations, local authorities are able to evacuate as appropriate and command substantial resources
unavailable to personnel or underground utility owner/operator.
Emergency Excavation
When an emergency excavation, maintenance, or repair is required, initiation may be immediately
performed, provided that the excavator notifies the one-call center and utility owner/operator as soon as
reasonably possible. This includes situations that involve danger to· life, health, or property, or that
require immediate. correction in order to continue the operation of or to assure the continuity of public
utility service or public transportation.
Backfilling
Project personnel should protect all utilities .from damage when backfilling an excavation. Trash, debris,
abandoned lines, coiled wire, or other material that could damage existing utilities .or interfere with the
accuracy of future locates should not be buried in the excavation. Extra caution must be taken to remove
large rocks, sharp objects, and large chunks of hard packed clay or dirt.
As-Built Documentation
In order for a utility owner/operator to maintain accurate records of the location of their facilities, it is
critical that the Contractor notify the utility owner/operator of deviations to the planned installation. When
this occurs, it becomes much more critical to notify the utility owner/operator of changes. For example, it
is common to make adjustments in the location of the new utilities when rocks or other underground
obstructions are encountered or the location of the new utility conflicts with another existing underground
facility: This change in plan can be both changes in horizontal or vertical distances from the specified
plans. The utility owner/operator should have established standards that require notification if a deviation
is beyond'specified tolerances, such as changes in depth of 6 inches or more and lateral measurement
changes of greater than 1 foot. Once these changes to the expected location are communicated to the
utility owner/operator, it is their responsibility to take appropriate action to update their records so that an
accurate locate can be conducted in the future.
References
• OSHA 29 CFR 1926.651 (b)(4) -Specific Excavation Requirements
• OSHA 29 CFR 1910.269 -Electric Power Generation, Transmission, and Distribution
, • U.S. Department of Labor Website: www.dol.gov
• American Public Works Association: www.apwa.net
• National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health -NIOSH: www.cdc.gov/niosh
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If work is to be performed near overhead lines, the lines should be de-energized and grounded, or other
protective measures shall be provided before work is started. (This activity would normally be performed
by Utility Company workers.) If protective measures are provided, such as guarding, isolating, or
insulating, these precautions shall prevent employees from bodily contacting such lines directly or
indirectly.
Never operate any crane near electrical power lines. Auto crane companies recommend that. a crane,
rigging and load being lilted never be moved any closer to a power line (including telephone lines) than
20 feet at any point.
If it is necessary that the crane or equipment being lifted would come closer than 20 feet to any power line
in order to complete the job, then the electrical company which owns or controls the power line shall be
notified and the power line will be de-energized or disconnected for the duration of the lift.
Unauthorized personnel working near overhead lines, whether in an elevated position or on the ground,
will not approach a conductive object (an unguarded, energized line) closer than the following distances:
More than 50 kV 10 feet plus four (4) inches for every 10 kV
over 50 kV
When authorized personnel are working near overhead lines, whether in an elevated position or on the
ground, they will not approach or take any conductive object, without an approved insulated handle,
closer to exposed energized parts than the following distances:
Greater than 300 V but less than 750 V
Greater than 750V but less than 2 kV 18 inches
Greater than 2 kV but less than 15 kV 2 feet
Greater than 15 kV but less than 37 kV 3 feet
Greater than 37 kV but less than 87.5 kV 3.5 feet
Greater than 87.5 kV but less than 121 kV 4 feet
Greater.than 121 kV but less than 140 kV 4.5 feet
Vehicular and Mechanical Equipment
Any vehicle or mechanized equipment (for example, man-lift) capable of having part of its
structure elevated near energized overhead lines shall be operated so that a clearance of 10 feet
is maintained .. If the voltage is higher than 50kV, the clearance shall be increased four inches for
every 1 0kV over that voltage.
Bodily Contact with Conductive Materials
Any conductive materials or equipment that is in contact with any part of an employee's body
shall be handled in a manner that will prevent them from contacting exposed energized
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conductors or circuit parts. If long dimensional conductive objects (pipes, rods, ducts) must be
handled around exposed live parts, work practices to include guarding, insulating or safe material
handling techniques will be used to minimize the hazard.
Portable Ladder Use
Any portable ladder used by an employee that could contact exposed energized parts shall have
non-conductive side-rails (wood, fiberglass).
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Overhead /Falling Object) Hazards
Hard hats minimize the potential for head injury from overhead (banging, bumping, falling object)
hazards. Examples of such-hazards include:
• Work involving material handling; and
• Working near suspended loads.
Employees must use a hard hat when performing construction-type work activities such as: working
inside containment areas; using material handling equipment (i.e., hoisting and rigging, cranes, heavy
equipment, or powered industrial trucks); dismantling containments; and walking or working beneath low
hanging structures such as piping or conduit. As in the case with slip, trip and fall hazards, each work
area will be inspected to identify and remove or neutralize potential overhead hazards.
References:
• OSHA 29 CFR 1926.759, Falling Object Protection
Imminent Danger
In the event that the Site Safety Officer or other personnel discovers an imminent danger condition or a
severe violation of project guidelines with ·a potential for direct impact on workers' safety, they shall
immediately report it to the project manager or the· appropriate responsible client designated
representative, If work is be_ing conducted, a stop work order shall be issued and the area secured until
the hazard is abated.
Examples of imminent danger conditions or severe violations of project specifications include,
but are not limited to:
• Working within an asbestos containment area without using required protective clothing and/or
respiratory protection;
• Working in areas containing hazardous substances at IDLH concentrations;
• Using unsafe scaffolding with unsecured or insufficient planking or without railing;
• Working on elevated work platforms (higher than six feet) without railing or fall protection;
• Using flammable or combustible liquids in the vicinity of ignition sources;
• Working within an asbestos containment area without maintaining prescribed negative pressure
(HEPA) ventilation; ·
• Entering and working inside a confined space without performing the required pre-entry air quality
testing, lockouVtagout, ventilation of the space and (if applicable) completion of an entry permit;
• Performing servicing or maintenance operations on energized systems (mechanical, electrical,
fluid) without implementation of lockouVtagout {LOTO) procedures and application of LOTO
. devices;
· • Using masted or boomed equipment closer than ten feet from energized power lines;
• Conducting excavation/trenching activities without a valid and accurate subsurface utility markout;
and
• Entering excavations greater than four feet deep without proper trenching or shoring, and without
. evaluating for a hazardous atmosphere.
Personnel have the responsibility and authority to stop any unsafe job or unsafe task being conducted
and shall immediately request Project Manager/EHS involvement to resolve the issue.• The employee's
judgment call, when made in good faith and using good judgment, shall be considered commendable
even though the conclusion of the investigation might be found to the contrary.
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Unprotected exposure to high levels of continuous or impulse noise can cause permanent hearing loss.
The greater the intensity, the higher. the frequency, and/or the longer the exposure, the more damaging is
the effect on the auditory mechanism and the loss of hearing. Where personal noise levels exceed
OSHA's Occupational Noise Exposure Standard, workers must be protected by the institution of
engineering controls that reduce the noise to acceptable levels. Where implementing engineering
controls is not feasible, appropriate hearing protection will be furnished and used by affected personnel.
Occupational Noise Exposure Limits
Employees and project workers must be protected against the harmful effects of noise exposure when
sound levels exceed OSHA's permissible exposure levels. These exposures are presented in the table
below.
Permissible Noise Exposures
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2 100
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• Decibels A-weighted. .. Maximum exposure of 115 dBA for 15 minutes or less.
Impact (impulsive) noise limited to a n;iaximum of 140 dBA (peak);
Various combinations of duration and intensity are permissible; and
Exposure limits for various durations, pursuant to Table G-16 of 29 CFR 1910.95.
. Noise levels in excess of 85 dBA are possible at worksites given the nature of the work activities. When
workers are subjected to noise exceeding the above levels, feasible engineering or administrative
controls should be used. If such controls fail to reduce the noise to the specified levels, hearing
protectors must be provided. Employing administrative controls, (i.e., rotating employees or limiting their
duration of exposure) for compliance purposes instead of engineering controls is acceptable.
Hearing protectors (e.g., plugs, muffs) will be made available at no cost to all personnel whose exposures
equal or exceed 85 dBA TWA. Employees will be given the opportunity to select hearing protectio_n from
a variety of hearing protectors. Employees will be trained in the use and care of hearing protectors.
Supervisors will ensure that hearing protection is worn, where required. All personnel, including those in
a hearing protection environment, must be able to hear essential communications and/or emergency
alarms. Selected hearing protectors will be capable of reducing the worker noise exposure level to a
TWA of 85 dBA. Where noise levels exceed 100 d_BA, dual hearing protection (i.e., ear plugs and muffs)
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This is a relatively short-term project, which will be conducted over a 6 week period. At a minimum, the
following records should be maintained at the project site in Apex's possession:
• The Health and Safety Plan including emergency response, contingency, evacuation plans and
Acknowledgement page ·
• Environmental monitoring data
• • Equipment calibration records
• Visitor log
• Daily Tailgate Safety Meeting logs and summaries of meetings
• Material Safety Data Sheets or other references for hazardous materials on the project site
• Emergency phone numbers (in HASP)
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The following table summarizes personnel responsibilities at the job site. This information should be
reviewed with all pro1ect personnel prior to commenc1na site act1v1t1es.
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Site Laborers
Visitors
• Responsible for developing and implementing systems to ensure employees
follow the HASP .
• Responsible for general safety performance of employees and implementing a
phased disciplinary program for employees violating health and safety programs
• Assigns and communicates safety and health responsibility to subordinates and
holds subordinates accountable for their performance
• Ensures that specific work tasks are properly prioritized, planned and conducted
in a safe manner
• Verifies all site workers meet OSHA regulatory requirements
• Provides resources and equipment necessary to conduct and execute assigned
tasks in a safe manner
• Designates an adequate number of health and safety specialists with the
necessary authority and responsibility to develop and implement the HASP and
to verify its effectiveness
• Provides periodic health and safety program reviews/audits to ensure program
effectiveness and aualitv
• Provides technical expertise necessary to carry out requirements and support
work activities
• Provides training on the HASP, Hazard Communication, and other project
specific health and safety training
• Implements and enforces HASP requirements, with project personnel assigned
to work under their jurisdiction
• Conducts initial site s_afety review and conducts exposure and environmental
monitoring
• Ensures that adequate safety controls are maintained
• Obtains related information on suspect hazardous materials to facilitate
preparation of hazardous material abatement
• Ensures that appropriate health and safety-related project documentation is
maintained for the proiect
• Conduct work in a safe manner in accordance with the HASP, other applicable
safe work procedures and controls specified in permits·
• such as hot work or confined space entry perm its
• Appropriately uses assigned personal protective equipment
• Observes their work area surroundings for potential safety issues
• Reports unsafe work conditions or practices to the health and safety
specialisVsite safety and health officer
• Initiates feasible personal action to eliminate/mitiaate unsafe conditions
• ·Remain outside designated work zones unless authorized by Project Manager
to enter hot or contamination reduction zones wearing appropriate PPE
• Comply with all site specific HASP requirements including safe practices and
levels of PPE
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Project Title:
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Travel 16 miles on 1-40 North, exit at Exit No. 398
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•0Haiilrd Coi'ltrol Measures • · i>~rsonal Proteciive . Alr'.Moniioring ...
· •,-.,,f; a $a}ety/tiazards . \.· -.•, Equipment Oevlbes . -,:;• ,,, .. . (. __ \·r;,:' " . . . ~·'
Struck By/ Against Use reflective warning vests when exposed to vehicular Warning ve.sts, Hard hat,
Heavy Equipment traffic safety glasses Isolate equipment swing areas
Make eye contact with operators before approaching
equipment
Understand .and review hand signals
Slips, Trips, Falls Clear walkways, work areas of equipment, tools,
vegetation, excavated material, and debris
Mark, identify, or barricade other obstructions
Handling Heavy Observe proper lifting techniques
Objects Obey sensible lifting limits (60 lb. maximum per person
manual lifting)
Use mechanical lifting equipment (hand carts, trucks) to
move large, awkward loads
Clearing, Grubbing Eye Injuries Wear face shield, goggles when operating powered Face shield, goggles,
clearing/ grubbing equipment
Sharp Objects Wear cut resistant work gloves when the possibility of Leather gloves,
lacerations or other injury may be caused by sharp reinforced palms, steel-
edges or objects toe work boots
Maintain all hand and power tools in a safe condition
Keep guards in place during use
Close doors, windows on heavy equipment to prevent
injuries from tree branches and other vegetation
lnsecV Snake Bites Review injury potential and types of snakes with workers Tyvek coveralls, duct
Avoid insect nests areas, likely habitats of tape bottom of coveralls
snakes outside work areas to boots or latex boot
Emphasize The Buddy System where such injury covers, leather work
potential exists gloves, inspect repellant
Use insect repellent, wear PPE to protect against
sting/bite injuries
Check for ticks upon exiting for wooded areas.
Notify Health and Safety Representative of any known
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Clearing/Grubbing
Grading
Contact Dermatitis
Operations of power
clearing tools ( chain
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Operation of
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High Noise Levels
High/Low Ambient
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Struck By/ Against
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Wear PPE to avoid skin contact with contaminated soil,
plants, or oth_er skin irritants
Identify and review poisonous plants with workers
Wear eye, face, hand & hearing protection when
operating power clearing equipment
Shut-off/ idle power tools walking between work areas
Store flammable liquids in well ventilated areas, away
from work areas
Shut off equipment during re-fueling
Prohibit smoking while operating clearing equipment
Provide ABC (or equivalent) fire extinguishers for all work
Lockout/target/de-energize any electrical circuits on
chippers before clearing/maintenance
Identify staging area for debris
Keep chipper approach free of ground debris
Follow all precautions for operation of power cleaning
tools
Use hearing protection when exposed to excessive
noise levels (greater than 85 dBA over an 8-hour work
period) _
Monitor for Heat/Cold stress
Provide fluids to prevent worker dehydration
Use reflective vests worn when exposed to vehicular
traffic
Isolate equipment swing areas
Make eye contact with operators before approaching
equipment
Understand and review hand signals
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Insect/ Snake Bites
Contact Dermatitis
Wear cut resistant work gloves when the possibility of
lacerations or other injury may be caused by sharp
edges or objects
Maintain all hand and power tools in a safe condition
Keep guards in place during use
Review injury potential and types of snakes with
workers
Avoid insect nests areas, likely habitats of snakes
outside work areas
Emphasize The Buddy System where such injury
potential exists
Use insect repellant, wear PPE to protect against
sting/bite injuries.
Wear PPE to avoid skin contact with contaminated
soil, plants, or other skin irritants
Identify and review poisonous plants with workers
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Leather gloves, re-
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noise levels (greater than 85 dBA over an 8-hour work
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Monitor for Heat/Cold stress
Provide fluids to prevent worker dehydration
Clear walkways work areas of equipment, tools,
vegetation, excavated material and debris
Mark, identify, or barricade other obstructions
Observe proper lifting techniques
Obey sensible lifting limits (60 lb. maximum per
person manual lifting)
Use mechanical lifting equipment (hand carts, trucks) .
to move large, awkward loads
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Hazard. Control Measures
Wear cut resistant work gloves when the possibility of
lacerations or other injury may be caused by sharp
edges or objects
Maintain all hand and power· tools in a safe condition
Keep guards in place during use
De-energize or shut off utility lines at their source
before work begins
Use double insulated or properly grounded electric
power-operated tools
Maintain tools in a safe condition
Provide an equipment-grounding conductor program
or employ ground-fault circuit interrupters
Use qualified electricians to hook up electrical circuits
Inspect ail extension cords daily for structural integrity,
ground continuity, and damaged insulation
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through work areas to protect.from damage
Keep all plugs and _receptacles out of water
Use approved water-proof, weather-proof type if
exposure to moisture is likely
Inspect all electrical power circuits prior to
commencing work ·
Follow Lockout-Tagout procedures
Use hearing protection when exposed to excessive
noise levels (greater than 85 dBA over an 8-hour work
period)
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Provide fluids to prevent worker dehydration
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Struck By/ Against Use reflective vests worn when exposed to vehicular traffic Safety vest, Hard hat,
Oversight of Heavy Equipment Isolate equipment swing areas Safety glasses
clearing/grubbing Make eye contact with operators before approaching
equipment
Understand and review hand signals
Slips, Trips, Falls Clear, walkways of equipment, vegetation, excavated
material, tools and debris
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Handling Heavy Observe proper lifting techniques
Objects Obey sensible lifting limits (60' lb. maximum per person
manual lifting)
Use mechanical lifting equipment (hand carts, trucks) to
move large, awkward loads
Sharp Objects Wear cut resistant work gloves when the possibility of Leather gloves, reinforced
lacerations or other injury may be caused by sharp edges or palms
obiects
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High/Low Ambient Monitor for Heat/Cold stress Proper clothing for
Temperature Provide fluids to prevent worker dehydration temperature
-Underground Identify all underground utilities around the excavation ·site
Excavation Utilities before work commences
Cease work immediately if unknown utility markers are
uncovered
Struck By/ Against Use reflective vests worn when exposed to vehicular traffic Warning vest, Hard hat,
Heavy Equipment Isolate equipment swing areas Safety glasses
Make eye contact with operators before approaching
equipment
Understand and review hand signals
Sharp Objects Wear cut resistant work gloves when the possibility of Cut resistant gloves
lacerations or other injury may be caused by sharp edges or
obiects
High Noise Levels Use hearing protection when exposed to excessive noise_ Ear plugs Sound Level
levels (greater than 85 dBA over continuous periods) Meter/ Noise
Dosimeter
Slips, Trips, Falls Clear, walkways of equipment, vegetation, excavated
Excavation material, tools and debris
Mark, identify, or barricade other obstructions
Handling Heavy Observe proper lifting techniques
Objects Obey sensible lifting limits (60 lb. maximum per person -manual lifting)
-Use mechanical lifting equipment (hand carts, trucks) to
move large, awkward loads
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Contact with Provide workers proper skin, eye and respiratory protection gloves readings should
Hazardous based on the exposure hazards present · be collected
Substances Review hazardous properties of site contaminants with during
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Monitor for Heat/Cold stress
Provide fluids to prevent worker dehydration
Test vessel atmosphere for flammable/toxic vapors, and
oxygen deficiency
Review subcontractors Confined Space Entry Permit
De-energize, lock-out and tag all energized equipment
Provide written rescue plan
Review hazardous properties of site contaminants with
entrants and safety observer
Review emergency procedures before work commences
Provide safety observer outside vessel
Wear proper level of PPE for the.type of atmospheric
contaminants
Ensure that a body harness, safety belt with tripod winch for
possible rescue is available
INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS
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Underground/ Identify all underground utilities around the excavation site
Aboveground before work commences -contact DIG SAFE
Utilities Cease work immediately if unknown utility markers are
uncovered
Identify all aboveground/overhead utilities -ensure adequate
distance is maintained from all overhead lines.
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Struck By/ Against Use reflective warning vests when exposed to vehicular traffic Warning vests, hard
Heavy Equipment Isolate equipment swing areas hat, safety glasses
Make eye contact with operators before approaching
equipment
Understand and review hand signals
Excavation of Sharp Objects Wear cut resistant work gloves when the possibility of Leather gloves,
Soil/ Drums lacerations or other injury may be caused by sharp edges steel-toe boots
or objects
Maintain all hand and power tools in a safe condition
Keep guards in place during use
High Noise Levels Use hearing protection when exposed to excessive noise Ear plugs Sound level meter/
levels (greater than 85 dBA over an 8-hour work period) noise dosimeter
Slips, Trips, Falls Clear walkways, work areas of equipment, vegetation,
excavated material, tools, and debris
Mark, identify, or barricade other obstructions
Handling Heavy Observe proper lifting techniques
Objects Obey sensible lifting limits (60 lb. maximum per person_manual
lifting)
Use mechanical lifting equipment (hand carts, tr"ucks) to move
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Excavation of
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Excavation Wall
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Inhalation and
Contact with
Hazardous
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High/Low Ambient
Temperature
Construct diversion ditches or dikes to prevent surface water
from entering excavation
Provide good drainage of area adjacent to excavation
Collect ground water/rain water from excavation and dispose
of properly
Store excavated material at least 2 feet from the edge of the
excavation; prevent excessive loading of the excavation
face
Provide sufficient stairs, ladders, or ramps when workers enter
excavations over 4 feet in depth
Place ladders no more than 25 feet apart laterally
Treat excavations over 4 feet deep as confined spaces
Complete confined space permit entry procedure
Monitor atmosphere for flammable/toxic vapors, and oxygen
deficiency
Slope, bench, shore, or sheet excavations over 5 feet deep if
worker entry is required
Assign a competent person to inspect, decide soil
classification, proper sloping, the correct shoring, or
sheeting
Inspect excavations (when personnel entry is required} daily,
any time conditions change
Provide at least two means of exit for personnel working in
excavations ·
Provide workers proper skin, eye and respiratory protection
based on the exposure hazards present.
Review hazardous properties of site cont am in ants with
workers before operations begin.
Perform air monitoring in accordance with HASP.
Dampen soil using light water spray to pr~vent fugitive dust
emissions.
Cover stockpiled soil with plastic sheeting to prevent fugitive
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Monitor for Heat/Cold stress
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•. Prihbipal Steps . Potenti~I, ·.+ .. . ' Hazard Control Measures Personal . Air Monitoring -Safety/Health· Protective ' Devices -•.
Hazards -.. . Equipment .\:, ., .• " . -, . . --·-·
' . Slips, Trips, Falls Clear walkways, work areas of equipment, vegetation,
excavated material, tools, and debris
Mark, identify, or barricade other obstructions
Struck By/ Against Use reflective warning vests worn when exposed to vehicular Warning vests, hard
Heavy Equipment traffic hat safety glasses
Isolate equipment swing areas
Backfilling Make eye contact with operators before approaching
equipment
Maintain adequate distance for operating equipment.
Understand and review hand signals
Sharp Objects Wear cut resistant work gloves when the possibility of Leather gloves,
lacerations or 0th.er injury may be caused by sharp edges steel-toe boots
or objects
Maintain all hand and power tools in a safe condition
Keep guards in place during use
EQUIPMEMT TO BE USED INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
• Lifting Straps/ Slings • Daily heavy equipment inspections • 40 Hour OSHA
• Inspection of lifting equipment • Review AHA with crew members prior to start-up
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• Confined Space Entry (if applicable)
·• Competent Person -Excavation/Trenching (if
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The purpose of this Site Specific Health and Safety Plan. (HASP) Change Request Form. (CRF) is to
formerly request a change to the existing HASP. Examples of when submission of a CRF is
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Any changes to the scope of work, which introduce new, significant hazards;
Discovery of new chemical or physical hazards which require a change in personal protective .
equipment (PPE), air monitoring procedures, engineering controls; training and inspection
requirements, etc.;
Changes to existing policies, SOPs, or government regulations or requirements that affect
implementation of the SSHP; and
Changes in roles and responsibilities of project personnel.
The CRF must be reviewed and approved by the personnel listed below. Upon approval, a copy of
this CRF must be attached to all existing copies on the HASP and placed in the project files.
Approved CRFs become a permanent part of the HASP.
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Date HASP created/last revised _________________ _
CRF completed by: _______________________ _
Today's Date:
Describe in detail all proposed changes to the HASP (attached additional sheets as necessary)
.Approvals:
Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO,._ _______ ~Date:
Project Manager ____________________ ,Date:
Project Health and Safety Manager _____________ Date:
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On back of sheets, write a narrative summary of the incident, as appropriate, use other sheets as
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Name: ________ ~---------------------------
Social Security Number: ____________________________ _
Firm/Region:---'--'------------------------------
Name of Supervisor: _____________________________ _
Date of Report: ______________________________ _
Site Name:-----~--~-----~-------------------
Task/Phase: ---------------------------------
Incident Type: ___ possible exposure ___ injury ___ exposure
Time: Date of Incident: -~----------___ a.m. ---p.m.
Exact Location:--------------------------------
Site Conditions at Time of Incident:
tern perature
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precipitation
______ wind speed and direction
______ cloud cover
______ other
Type of Exposure/Injury: ____________________________ _
Material Exposed to (e.g., chemical compound name, physical state.): ____________ _
Nature of Exposure/Injury (part(s) of body exposed/injured, etc.): _____________ _
How Could this Exposure/Injury have been Prevented?-----------------~
Medical Care Received (when, where, by whom): ___________________ _
Has Exposure/Injury Resulted in:
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DATE ISSUED _______ TIME ISSUED ________ _
EXPIRATION DATE ________ (Permit not valid for any date other than date issued)
EXPIRATION TIME ________ (Permit expires no later than 8-hours, or one shift from time
issued)
LOCATION OF WORK _______________________ _
PROJECT MANAGER/PHONE# ___________ _
CONTRACTOR/PHONE# ______________________ _
The location where this work will take place will be examined before the start of cutting/welding
operations and all the appropriate precautions (including any that exceed those outlined below) will be
taken.
Signature of person conducting hot work __________ _ Date ___ ~--
Signature of Fire Watch ________________ _ Date _____ _
FIRE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
BEFORE THE WORK -Alf of the following precautions must be taken:
Person doing hot work and fire watch must initial next to each line below
D hot.worker D fire watch Cutting and/or welding equipment must be thoroughly inspected
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D fire watch A multi-purpose dry chemical, portable fire extinguisher must be
located such that it is immediately available to the work and is fully
charged and ready for use.
D fire watch At least one fire alarm pull station or means of contacting the fire
department (i.e. site telephone) must be available and accessible to
person(s) conducting the cutting/welding operation.
D fire watch Floor areas_ under and at least 35 feet around the cutting/welding
operation must be swept clean of combustible and flammable materials.
D fire watch All construction equipment fueling activities and fuel storage
, must be relocated at least 35 feet away from the cutting/welding
operation.
D fire watch The location where this work will take place has been examined
before the start of cutting/welding operations and all the appropriate
precautions have been taken.
D hot worker D fire watch The work area and all adjacent areas to which sparks and heat
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Where applicable, the following precautions will also be taken before the work begins:
D hot worker D fire watch Fire resistant shields (fire retardant plywood, flameproof,
tarpaulin, metal, etc.), must cover combustible floors.
0hot worker D fire watch Spark/slag catchers (fire retardant plywood, flameproof
0hotworker
·tarpaulins, metal, etc.) must be suspended below any elevated
cutting/welding operation. • • · D fire watch All floor and wall openings must be covered to prevent
sparks/slag from traveling to other, unprotected areas.
D hot worker D fire watch Containers in or on which cutting/welding will take place must be
purged of flammable vapors.
DURING I AFTER THI: WORK -The following precautions will be taken:
D hot worker D fire watch Person(s) must be assigned to a fire watch during and for at
least 30 minutes after all cutting/welding ceases.
D hot worker D fire watch Fire watch person(s) are to be supplied with multi purpose dry
chemical, portable fire extinguisher and trained in its use.
D hot worker D fire watch A fire alarm pull station or means of contacting the fire
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Instructions:
• Conduct a Daily Tailgate Safety Meeting with site personnel prior to commencing daily
activities. Safety topics can be selected from the attached table.
• Address potential hazards and controls for tasks that will be conducted.
• Discuss air monitoring, training, PPE and other appropriate requirements.
• Follow-up on noted items and document the resolution of any action items.
Date: _____ _
Meeting conducted by: __________________________ _
Project/Site: -------------------------------
Safety topics/information reviewed: ______________________ _
Follow-up action items/comments: ______________________ _
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ACCIDENT REPORTING
AIR MONITORING
AIR MONITORING AND ACTION LEVELS
"ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION AND WORKSITE SAFETY
COLD STRESS
CONFINED SPACE ENTRY
CRANE SAFETY
DAILY WORK TASK HAZARDS
DECONTAMINATION
DISCIPLINARY POLICY FOR NOT FOLLOWING SAFETY RULES/SAFE WORK PRACTICES
DRILL RIG SAFETY
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
EMERGENCY RESPONSE
ERGONOMICS
EXCAVATION/TRENCHING HAZARDS
EYE WASH STATION LOCATION (S)
FALL PROTECTION
FIRE SAFETY/BONDING-GROUNDING TECHNIQUES
FIRST AID/CPR·
FUGITIVE DUST CONTROL
GENERAL SITE SAFETY RULES
HAND TOOL HAZARDS
HAZARD COMMUNICATION/LOCATION OF MSDS/REVIEW OF HAZMAT PROPERTIES
HEALTH AND SAFETY PLAN
HEARING PROTECTION
HEAT STRESS
HEAVY MACHINERY
HOSPITAL DIRECTIONS
HOUSEKEEPING
MATERIAL HANDLING
MECHANICAL HAZARDS/GUARDING/LOTO
OVERHEAD HAZARDS
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION AND FILTER CHANGE-OUT SCHEDULE
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
SITE SECURITY
SMOKING AND BREAK AREAS
TANK REMOVAL SAFETY
UNDERGROUND UTILITIES
USE OF "BUDDY SYSTEM"
VAPOR CONTROL
WATER HAZARDS
WELDING SAFETY
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This permit is valid only for the times and dates stated below. It becomes void if conditions or description
of work changes or at the end of the shift.(not to exceed 12 hours). The permit may be extended for
additional shifts by re-certification of acceptable conditions. New personnel entering the confined space
during the shift and new supervisor must sign this permit.
Location of or Name of Date:
Confined Space: Time Permit Issued:
Time Permit Expires:
This is a Class A -Confined Space (required an attendant)
Class B -Confined Space
Work to be done:
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Sunervisor's Check List
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1. Is this entrv necessarv?
2. Soace emotv, cleaned, flushed, cooled, ouraed?
3. Pioelines blanked or blocked and bled?
4. All oumos servicina the soace locked/tanned out?
5. Mechanical eauioment inside soace locked/tanned out?
6. Electrical eauioment locked/tanned out?
7. Mechanical ventilation orovided?
8. Atmosnhere tested and within narameters?
9. Personal atmosnheric monitors available and tested?
10 Periodic testinn for toxic materials renuired?
11 Safe means nrovided for entrv/exit into/from snace?
12 Rescue team available at nlant or from outside?
13 Communication equipment and/or alarms available and
checked?
14 Trained attendant assianed and stationed outside soace?
15 Personal entrv Ion established?
16 Weldinn/flame oermit issued?
17. Portable electrical equipment of low voltage or double insulated
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19 Entrants trained on hazards of confined snaces?
20 Personal nrotective enuinment reriuired: /check\
-Respiratory goggles face shield --Protective clothing boots _gloves
Hard hat lifelines __ hearing protecti on
. Safety harness/belts -chemical resistance suit
Other
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Signature of Personnel Entering Space:
Signature of Attendant:
Atmosnheric Tests
Oxygen Flammability Toxicity Qualified Person
Date/Time (range: 19.5 to (<10% LEL) (<OSHA PEL) Making Test
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Calibration date:
I have personally checked the conditions necessary and specified, and approve entry into this confined
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TIME-OF-INSPECTION(S)
WEATHER CONDITIONS: -I APPROX. TEMP.:
INSPECTOR: SUPERVISOR:
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TOP= w L_ □ □ .......... Saturated soil/ standing or seeping water
BOTTOM= w L □ □ .......... Cracked or fissured wall(s)
~~•~son.,"l;fi~ee~~ 2:5'® .$iilir. ,-.~-----J~--~-----' ... ~ ~----~mi ::fil:_SIEJi.: ; _:j □ □ .......... Bulging wall(s)
□ Solid rock (most stable) □ Yes □ □ .......... Floor heaving
□ Average soil □ No □ □ .......... Frozen soil
□ Fill material □ □ .......... Super-imposed loads
□ Loose sand □ □ .......... Vibration
□ □ .......... Depth greater than 10'
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(Walls MUST be vertical-NO voids) □ □ .......... Spoils at least 2 feet from edge of trench
!SHORIN~~fl!IJ!~':O:W-~-~~,,.,illf' ,., ... ~-~" .. ~ --::: ~ ' . ~ . . . •. ' . .&~-~" -'&'fft-.,-;:_::,, ~ □ □ .......... Equipment at least 2 feet from edge
□ Timber □ □ .......... Backhoe at end of trench
□ Pneumatic □ □ .......... Compressor, etc. at remote location
□ Hydraulic ,'l!ADDER.l!OCA'l:ION;fh~i'~"'~;i:~~~~ r~,,~~,.,.,.,k_.,.;,. __ \_<"»..,h<'"~•,&,:.,.,--,_,.""°'" ~.,C,ii'½~.:s=>,;§:1'..(,,"t;,l . ' . ,•, ,. J!,
□ Screw Jacks □ □ .......... Located in protected area
□ Other: □ □ .......... Within 25 feet of safe travel
lt!~™!lJ!IB.!'!.s§_l:J.1£.~!;!~W~\!~.!;>.i,"fil:.~~~ll □ □ .......... Secured
□ Trench Box □ □ .......... Extends 36 inches above the landing
Sloping: q 1:1 (45°) q 1 ½:1 (34') □ □ .......... Leads to safe landing
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□ □ Confined space permit issued? □ □ Is trench SAFE to enter?
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Project Name: _____________ ,Project Location, ___________ _
Project Number:. _______________ ,Equipment Name: __________ _
Date of Inspection: ------~_,Inspected by: ___________ _
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wheels Sianal Svstem
Brakes Fuel and Gas Lines
Horn Fuel Tank
Liahts Exhaust Svstem
Clutch Boom
Windshield
Winer· Boom Hoist
Glass Hooks
Rear View
Mirror Grab Bars, Steos
Bodv !warning Lights
Cover Motor /wirinn\ ·
Frame Radiator
Seat belts Belts
Dump
Mechanism Hoses
Roll over protection
Steerinn lsvstem /ROPS)
Fire
Extinnuishe Fluid leakaae?
. • Wear your hard hat, hearing protection and safety glasses when operating heavy equipment.
• All operators must wear seat belts when operating scrapers, loaders, dozers, tractors, graders and
forklifts.
• No passengers are permitted on heavy equipment.
• Keep the windows and windshield of heavy equipment clean.
• Do not use any heavy equipment if its horn or backup alarm does not sound.
• Do not crawl under the raised dump body during inspection of a dump truck
• Turn the engine off before leaving heavy equipment unattended.
• Do not jump off of, or onto any heavy equipment.
• Do not stay in the cab of haulage vehicles while the payload is being loaded or unloaded by cranes or
loaders.
• When you have finished using a bulldozer or a loader, land the blade on the ground, set the brakes,
turn the power off and shift the gear lever into neutral.
• Keep heavy equipment in gear when going down grade; do not use neutral.
• Display the "Slow Moving Vehicle" sign when operating heavy equipment on roads.