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H e a l t h and S a f e t y Planfor the
American Creosote Works ProjectFormerly known as
American Creosote Works-Winnf i e ld PlantW i n n f i e l d , Louisiana
Prepared for:
EPA Region VI
Prepared by:C H 2 M H I L L
7600 W. T i d w e l l Rd., Suite 400Houston, Texas 77040-5719
f J u l y 12,1999
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(Reference CH2M HILL SOP 19, Health and Safety Plans)
T h i s health and sa f e ty plan will be kept on the site during f i e l d activities and will be reviewed and updated asnecessary. The plan adopts, by reference, the standards of practice (SOP) in the CH2M HILL Corporate Health andSafety Program, Program and Training Manual, and CH2M HILL's Site safety Notebook as appropriate. The sitesa f e ty coordinator (SSC) is to be fami l iar with these SOPs and the content of this plan. S i t e personnel must signAttachment 1. In addition, this plan adopts procedures in the work plan for the projec t .
1 PROJECT INFORMATION AND DESCRIPTION_________________CUENT OR OWNER: EPA Region VI- Dallas, TX. PROJECT NO: 152498.DU.HSCH2M HILL PROJECT MANAGER: Bill F a u g h t / H O U OFFICE: HOUSITE NAME: American Creosote Works, Winnf i e ld Plant, Winn Parish, W i n n f i e l d LouisianaSITE ADDRESS: The site is located at 1109 Front Street, W i n n f i e l d , LA which is in the central portion ofLouisiana (see Figure la).r DATE HEALTH AND SAFETY PLAN PREPARED: June 22,1999
i- DATE(S) OF INITIAL VISIT: June 28,1999DATE(S) OF SITE WORK: June 28,1999 through June 30,2001.
i SITE ACCESS: The site is surrounded by a chain link fence and has a locked gate. A groundwater remedial• action is currently underway.
r SITE SIZE: 34 acresSITE TOPOGRAPHY: The site is f l a t and typical of central Louisiana. It has a gravel access road from the
r- gate to the groundwater treatment plant. Access is by car and foot.PREVAILING WEATHER: Average temperatures in the summer time range between 70T to 95°F with highhumidity. Rainfall should be anticipated in the afternoons. Winter conditions are mild to cool with temperaturesranging from the 40's over night to the 60's in daylight hours.
SITE HISTORY:The earliest records of the American Creosote S i t e date back to the turn of the century (early 1900' s) when itwas reportedly developed as a creosote wood-treating fa c i l i ty . Over the years the plant operated under theownership of various creosote companies. The f ir s t which was Bodeau Lumber Co, which began operations in1901. Louisiana Creosoting Co. acquired 22 acres of the property in 1922 and resold the parcel of land toAmerican Creosote Works of Louisiana Inc. in 1938. In 1950, the entire property along with 12 additional acres,was sold to American Creosote, which was bought out by Dickson Lumber Co., in 1977. The property wasseized by the City of W i n n f i e l d for taxes af t er Dickson declared bankruptcy. Wood treatment operations weretaken over by S t a l l w o r t h Timber in 1980 which then abandoned the site in 1985.
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r During the operating history of the plant , there were apparently numerous releases of creosote onto the site andeventually into the bordering creek. Former sources of contamination at the site include: Five unlined pi t s used
_ for the disposal of wastes generated by the wood treating process, storage areas containing creosote, treated and! untreated wood; and the plant at which the wood treating operations took place. Contamination was also caused
by discharges to onsite drainage ditches that also received surface water run-off from the f a c i l i t y . The site wasincluded on the National Priorities List by the FPA in 1992 with a HRS Score of 50.70. A Remedial
f~ Investigation (RI) was conducted in 1992, the F e a s i b i l i t y S t u d y (FS) was completed in 1992 and the Record ofDecision was signed on April 28,1993.
r— General Wastes and Waste VolumesThe principal contaminants are pentachlorophenol up to 6,000 ppm in tar soils residues and carcinogenic PAH's
r- in concentrations up to 500 ppm. These are pre-treatment waste concentrations and such values would only befound today in the residuals l e f t in place from the completed remedial action. Groundwater contaminants are ofthe same type and range from 0.2 to 1 ppb of PAH's, 0.1 to 500 ppb VOC's and several trace metals, typ i ca l lyassociated with creosote, such as arsenic (2.9 ppm), lead (1.4 ppm), and selenium (0.77 ppm). Further discussionof these contaminants are provided in a later section.Remedial actions conducted since 1993 include excavating subsurface contaminated soils (25,000 cubic yards ofr~ tar), incineration of the soils and creosote encountered, and installation and operation of a groundwaterextraction and treatment system. Generally, there was/is believed to be present at the site: 25,000 cy of tarmaterial deposits, 275,000 cy of contaminated soils, 24 million gallons of contaminated groundwater and 1
— million gallons of free phase creosote product below the groundwater table.Present Status and Issues
^_ The remedial action contract for incineration, bio-remediation of waste left in place and groundwater pump and| treat was signed in June 1994. The USAGE resident o f f i c e was established at the site in December 1994. The
Corp was the contracting o f f i c e r for EPA during construction. The remedial design was completed in May 19%and the onsite mobile incinerator was installed and tested in December 19%. The incineration phase for the
~~ 25,000 cy of tar material and soil was completed in February 1998. The groundwater pump and treat plant wasconstructed in February 1997 and has treated over 8 million gallons of groundwater and recovered 648 barrels ofpure creosote product since starting operation. The plant will continue to operate under this Long Term Redial
r- Action with CH2M HILL taking over operation September 30,1999.)
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2 PROJECT ORGAMZATION AND TASKS TO BE PERFORMED UNDERT H I S PLAN______________________________________2.1 PROJECT ORGAMZATION_______________________________________
CLIENT: EPA Region VI- John M e y e r / W A M , Dallas, TexasC H 2 M H I L L :Project Manager: Bill F a u g h t / H o u s t o nTask Managers:
Hydrogeology and related design modifications- Scott M c K i n l e y / C V OBio-remediation Technical Lead - Dr. Gary Hickman/CVOPLTS Operations Engineer ( o f f - s i t e ) Liaison- Richard Hervey/CVOField Team Operations Leader: Joe Hambrick (onsite)Field Team Operations Assistant and maintenance lead- John Nugent (onsite)
C O N T R A C T O R S and S U B C O N T R A C T O R S : Refer to Section 4.2.2.2 DESCRIPTION OF TASKS____________________________________(Reference Section 1, "Field Activity Start-up Form," of Site S a f e t y NotebookTasks in addition to those listed below require an approved amendment to this plan before additional work begins.Refer to Section 10.2 for procedures related to tasks that do not involve hazardous waste operations and emergencyresponse (Hazwoper).Scope of Work:This project is entitled a long-term remedial action (LTRA). CH2M HELL will assume operation of the currentprocess liquids treatment system (PLTS) using the existing staff that are operating the system today under contract tothe USAGE. The PLTS is a conventional groundwater pump and treat system removing total f l u i d s from the watertable (creosote and groundwater). CH2M HELL will augment the existing operations s t a f f , as needed over time, withengineering and technical support from Houston, Dallas and/or Corvallis. Our current scope includes operating andmaintaining the present system and enhancing the collection of contaminated groundwater and creosote to the extenttechnically practicable over time.There are no plans at this time to conduct further design investigation nor do we plan to install additionalgroundwater extraction wells.
2.2.1 HAZWOPER-REGULATED TASKS________________________________
Sub-surface extraction and injection system • Handl ing treatment plant chemical (Sodiumequipment repair (pumps and p i p i n g ) Hydroxide , sul furic acid, demuls i f i er , coagulant,Repair and replacement of component parts of the lime, and nutrient)PLTS, above ground • Process water sampling
• Groundwater sampling
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2.2.2 NON-HAZWOPER-REGVLATED TASKSUnder spe c i f i c circumstances, the training and medical monitoring requirements of federal or state Hazwoperregulations are not applicable. It must be demonstrated that the tasks can be performed without the po s s i b i l i ty ofexposure in order to use non-Hazwoper-trained personnel. Prior approval from the HSM is required beforethese tasks are conducted on regulated hazardous waste sites.
• Access Road maintenance andconstruction
• General grounds Maintenance (lawn)
• Security Guard• Trash Service
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H A Z A R D E V A L U A T I O N A N D C O N T R O L3.1 HEAT AND COLD STRESS (Reference C H 2 M HILL SOP HS-09, Heat and Cold Stress)
3.1.1 PREVENTING HEAT STRESS
Drink 16 ounces of water before beginning work, such as in the morning or af t er lunch. Disposable (e.g.,4-ounce) cups and water maintained at 50° to 60°F should be available. Under severe conditions, drink 1 to2 cups every 20 minutes, for a total of 1 to 2 gallons per day. Take regular breaks hi a cool, pre ferably air-conditioned, area. Do not use alcohol in place of water or other nonalcoholic f l u id s . Decrease your intake ofc o f f e e and ca f f e inat ed so f t drinks during working hours. Monitor for signs of heat stress.Acclimate to site work conditions by slowly increasing workloads; e.g., do not begin site work with extremelydemanding activities.Use cooling devices, such as cooling vests, to aid natural body ventilation. The devices add weight, so their useshould be balanced against e f f i c i ency.Use mobile showers or hose-down fac i l i t i e s to reduce body temperature and cool protective clothing.During hot weather, conduct f i e l d activities in the early morning or evening if possible.Provide adequate shelter to protect personnel against radiant heat (sun, f lames , hot metal), which can decreasephysical e f f i c i e n c y and increase the probability of heat stress.In hot weather, rotate work sh i f t s .Maintain good hygiene standards by frequently changing clothing and by showering. Clothing should bepermitted to dry during rest periods. Persons who notice skin problems should consult medical personnel.
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3.1.2 SYMPTOMS AND TREATMENT OF HEA T STRESS
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Heat Syncope
Signs andSymptoms
Treatment
Sluggishnes s orfa in t ing whilestanding erect orimmobile in heat.
Remove to coolerarea. Rest lyingdown. Increase f l u idintake. Recoveryusually is prompt andcomplete.
Heat Rash (miliariarubra, "prickly heat")Profuse tiny raised redblister-like vesicles ona f f e c t e d areas, alongwith pricklingsensations during heatexposure.
Use mild drying lotionsand powders, and keepskin clean for dryingskin and preventinginfection.
Heat Cramps
Painful spasms inmuscles usedduring work(arms, legs, orabdomen); onsetduring or af t erwork hours.Remove to coolerarea. Rest lyingdown. Increasef l u i d intake.
Heat Exhaustion
Fatigue , nausea, headache,giddiness; skin clammy andmoist; complexion pa l e ,muddy, or f l u sh ed; may fainton standing; rapid threadypulse and low blood pressure;oral temperature normal or lowRemove to cooler area. Restlying down, with head in lowposition. Administer f l u i d s bymourn. Seek medical attention.
Heat Stroke
Red, hot, dryskin; dizziness;confusion; rapidbreathing andpul se; high oraltemperature.
Cool rapidly bysoaking in cool-but not cold-water. Callambulance, andget medicalattentionimmediately!
3.1.3 HEAT-STRESS MONITORINGFor outside f i e l d activities conducted in hot weather involving strenuous work, the f o l l o w i n g procedures should beused to monitor the body's physiological response to heat and to estimate the work-cycle/rest-cycle when workers areperforming moderate levels of work. These procedures should be considered when the ambient air temperatureexceeds 70°F, the relative humidity is high(>50%), or when a worker exhibits heat stress symptoms.The heart rate (HR) should be measured by the radial pulse for 30 seconds, as early as possible in the resting period.The HR at the beginning of the rest period should not exceed 110 beats/minute, or 20 beats/minute above restingpulse. If the HR is higher, the next work period should be shortened by 33 percent, while the length of the rest periodstays the same. If the pulse rate st i l l exceeds 110 beats/minute at the beginning of the next rest period, the f o l l o w i n gwork cycle should be further shortened by 33 percent. The procedure is continued until the rate is maintained below110 beats/minute, or 20 beats/minute above resting pulse.
3.1.4 PREVENTING COLD STRESS________________
Cold weather occurs infrequently at the site. However, in the event extended cold weather periods occur, the f o l l o w i n gpractices will be implemented.• Be aware of the symptoms of cold-related disorders, and wear proper clothing for the anticipated fieldwork.• Consider monitoring the work conditions and adjus t ing the work schedule, using guidelines developed by the U.S.
Army (wind-chill index) and the National Safety Council (NSC).• Wind-Chill Index. Thi s measure relates the dry bulb temperature and the wind velocity. It is used only to estimate
the combined e f f e c t of wind and low air temperatures on exposed skin. The wind-chill index sometimes is limitedin its usefulness because the index does not take into account the body part that is exposed, the level of activity, orthe amount or type of clothing worn. For those reasons, it is used only as a guideline to warn workers when theyare in a situation that can cause cold-related illnesses. Used in conjunction with the NSC guidelines, the wind-chillindex provides a starting point for ad ju s t ing work and warm-up schedules.
• NSC Guidelines for Work and Warm-Vp Schedules. The cold-exposure limits recommended by the NSC can beused in conjunction with the wind-chill index to estimate work and warm-up schedules for f ie ldwork. Theguidelines are not absolute; workers should be monitored for symptoms of cold-related illness. If symptoms arenot observed, the work duration can be increased.
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The wind-chill index and the NSC guidelines are in the CH2M HILL Corporate Health and Safety Program,Program and Training Manual, SOP HS-09.
3.7.5 SYMPTOMS AND TREATMENT OF COLD STRESSImmersion (Trench) Foot Frostbite Hypothermia
Signs andSymptoms
Treatment
Feet discolored and p a i n f u l ;infection and swelling present.
Seek medical treatmentimmediately.
Blanched, white, waxy skin, but tissueresilient; tissue cold and pale.
Remove victim to a warm place. Rewarm areaquickly in warm-but not hot-water. Havevictim drink warm f l u i d s , but not c o f f e e oralcohol. Do not break blisters. Elevate theinjured area, and get medical attention.
Shivering, apathy, sleepiness; rapiddrop in body temperature; glassystare; slow pulse; slow respiration.Remove victim to a warm place. Havevictim drink warm f l u i d s , but notc o f f e e or alcohol. Get medicalattention.
3.2 PROCEDURES F O R L O C A T I N G BURIED U T I L I T I E S
Local Uti l i ty Mark-Out ServiceName: TBDPhone:
1 C H 2 M HILL's SSC will verify al l ut i l i t ie s are located prior to conducting invasive tasks o f f s i t e .• Where available, obtain util i ty diagrams for the f a c i l i t y .• Review locations of sanitary and storm sewers, electrical conduits, water supply lines, natural-gas lines,
and fuel tanks and lines.• Review proposed locations of intrusive work with f a c i l i t y personnel knowledgeable of locations of
utilities. Check locations against information from uti l i ty mark-out service.• Where necessary, have a professional Ut i l i ty Locate Service mark underground util i ty locations.
• • Where necessary (e.g., uncertainty about util i ty locations), excavation or dr i l l ing of the upper depthinterval should be performed manually.
• Monitor for signs of utilities during advancement of intrusive work (e.g., sudden change inadvancement of auger or sp l i t spoon).
• When the client or other onsite party is responsible for determining the presence and locations of buriedutilities, the SSC should confirm that arrangement.
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3 3 G E N E R A L P H Y S I C A L ( S A F E T Y ) H A Z A R D S A N D CONTROLSEngineering and administrative controls are to be implemented by the party in control of the site or the hazard (i.e., CH2M HILL, subcontractor, or contractor). CH2M HILL employees andsubcontractors must, at a minimum, remain aware of hazards a f f e c t i n g them regardless of who is responsible for controlling the hazards. Spec ia l ty subcontractors are responsible for the sa f eoperation of their equipment (e.g., drill rig, heavy equipment). C H 2 M HILL employees are not to operate, or assist in the operation of, any subcontractor or contractor equipment.
Tasks
Hazard(Refer to SOP, or HSP Section)F l y i n g debri s /objec t s ( H S - 0 7 )Noise > 85 dBAGas cylinders (HS-21)
Electrical
Suspended toads
Buried ut i l i t i e s , drums, tanks, etc.(Section 3.3)Slip, trip, fall hazards (e.g.,wet/muddy surface, inadequaterailing, unstable surface)
Engineering Controls, Administrative Controls, and Work PracticesProvide shielding and PPE; maintain distance.Noise protection and monitoring required.Instruct employees in the safe use of compressed gases. Make certain gas cylinders areproperly anchored and chained. Keep cylinders away from ignition sources. Capcylinders when not in use.• Make certain third wire is properly grounded. Do not tamper with electrical wiringunless quali f ied to do so. Ground as appropriate.• Project f i e l d sites should have ground f a u l t circuit interrupters (GFCIs) installed forall wiring, including extension cords.• Heavy equipment (e.g., drill rig) should remain at least 15 fee t from overhead powerline for power lines of 50 kV or less. For each 10 kV > 50, increase distance by Vtfoot.• Operate and maintain equipment according to m a n u f a c t u r e r ' s instructions.• Use only extension cords that are three-wire grounded. Cords passing through workareas must be covered or elevated to protect from damage.• Use only electrical tools and equipment that are either e f f e c t i v e l y grounded ordouble-insulated UL approved.• Properly label switches, fuses, and circuit breakers.• Remove cord from an outlet by grasping the p lug , not p u l l i n g the cord.• Protect all electrical equipment, tools, switches, etc., from elements.• Avoid physical contact with power circuit.• Only qualified electricians are to install and work on electrical circuits andequipment.Work not permitted under suspended toads.Locate buried uti l i t ie s , drums, tanks, etc., before digging or dr i l l ing and mark location.Provide slip-resistant surfaces, ropes, and/or other devices to be used. Brace and shoreequipment
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3 J G E N E R A L P H Y S I C A L ( S A F E T Y ) H A Z A R D S A N D CONTROLSEngineering and administrative controls are to be implemented by the party in control of the site or the hazard (i.e., C H 2 M HILL, subcontractor, or contractor). C H 2 M HILL employees andsubcontractors must, at a minimum, remain aware of hazards a f f e c t i n g them regardless of who is responsible for controlling the hazards. Spec ia l ty subcontractors are responsible for the safeoperation of their equipment (e.g., dril l rig, heavy equipment). C H 2 M HILL employees are not to operate, or assist in the operation of, any subcontractor or contractor equipment.
Tasks
Hazard(Refer to SOP, or HSP Section)Back injury (HS-29)Confined space entry (Section 9.0)Protruding objectsVis ib l e l ightningStairways, ladders, and s c a f f o l d s( H S - 2 5 )
Fire prevention and control (HS-22)
Inadequate illumination
Entanglement in rotating equipment
Engineering Controls, Administrative Controls, and Work PracticesUse proper l i f t i n g techniques, or provide mechanical l i f t i n g aids.Space must be evaluated by quali f ied person. Additional controls and monitoring,training, and an approved entry permit are generally required.Flag visible objects.S l o p w o r k .Stairways and ladders are generally required when there is a break in elevation of 19inches or more. Keep access ways clear. Equipment must meet OSHA specif ications.Document employee training.• No spark sources are allowed within exclusion or decontamination zones.• Appropr ia t e f i r e f i g h t i n g equipment must be available on the site.• Extinguishers are to be inspected visually every month and undergo an annualmaintenance check.• Post "Exit" signs over exiting doors, and post "Fire Extinguisher" signs overextinguisher locations. Keep areas near exits and extinguishers clear. Open f lames areprohibited in the vicinity of f lammable materials.• Combustible materials stored outside should be at least 10 fee t from the building.• Unnecessary combustible materials and f lammable or combustible l iquids must notbe allowed to accumulate.• Flammable or combustible liquids must be kept in approved containers, and must bestored in an approved storage cabinet.Site work will be performed during daylight hours whenever possible. Work conductedduring hours of darkness will require enough illumination intensity "to read anewspaper without d i f f i c u l t y . "• Prohibit loose clothing and hair• Prohibit wearing jewelry
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3 . 3 G E N E R A L P H Y S I C A L ( S A F E T Y ) H A Z A R D S A N D CONTROLSEngineering and administrative controls are to be implemented by the party in control of the site or the hazard (i.e., CH2M HILL, subcontractor, or contractor). C H 2 M HILL employees andsubcontractors must, at a minimum, remain aware of hazards a f f e c t i n g them regardless of who is responsible for controlling the hazards. S p e c i a l t y subcontractors are responsible for the safeoperation of their equipment (e.g., dril l rig, heavy equipment). CH2M HILL employees are not to operate, or assist in the operation of, any subcontractor or contractor equipment.
Tasks
Hazard(Refer to SOP, or HSP Section) Engineering Controls, Administrative Controls, and Work Practices
Drilling, Sampling,GeoprobeInstallation andWell Installation
PLTS O&MRoadConstructionand Surveying
Drilling
Drill ing (cont)
• The drill rig is not to be operated in inclement weather.• The driller verifies the rig is properly leveled and stabilized before raising the mast.• Personnel should be cleared from the sides and rear of the rig before the mast israised.•The driller is not to drive the rig with the mast in the raised position.• The driller must check for overhead power lines before raising the mast. A minimumdistance of IS feet between mast and overhead lines (
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Tasks
Hazard(Refer to SOP, or HSP Section)
Heavy equipmentEngineering Controls, Administrative Controls, and Work Practices
• Become famil iar with hazards spe c i f i c to the equipment being used.• Always confirm that the operator is aware of your location, particularly when youapproach or pass by equipment.• Backup alarm is required for heavy equipment. Do not count on backup alarmsalways functioning. Look around when alarm sounds.• Do not ride equipment not designed for passengers.• Do not climb on operating equipment• Do not place yourself between f ixed and moving parts or objects.• Do not stand adjacent to the equipment.• Stay clear of equipment on cross slopes and unstable terrain.• S t a y clear of pile-driving operations.• Stay outside the turning radius of the equipment.•Operators using all-terrain vehicles (ATV) must be trained; other ATV requirementsmay apply.• Observer must remain in contact with operator and signal safe backup.• Personnel must remain outside the turning radius.
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3.4 B I O L O G I C A L H A Z A R D S A N D C O N T R O L S
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Hazard and Location Control MeasuresSnakes t y p i c a l l y are found in underbrushand tall grassy areas.
If you encounter a snake, stay calm and look around; there may beother snakes. Turn around and walk away on the same path you usedto approach the area. If a person is bitten by a snake, wash andimmobilize the injured area, keeping it lower than the heart ifpossible. Seek medical attention immediately. DO NOT a p p l y ice,cut the wound, or a p p l y a tourniquet. Carry the victim or havehim/her walk s lowly if the victim must be moved. Try to i d e n t i f y thetype of snake: note color, size, patterns, and markings.
Poison ivy, poison oak, and poisonsumac typ i ca l ly are found in brush orwooded areas. They are more commonlyfound in moist areas or along the edges ofwooded areas.
Become fami l iar with the identity of these plants. Wear protectiveclothing that covers exposed skin and clothes. Avoid contact withplant s and the outside of protective clothing. If skin contacts a p lant ,wash the area with soap and water immediately. If the reaction issevere or worsens, seek medical attention.
Exposure to bkradborne pathogens mayoccur when rendering first aid or CFR, orwhen coming into contact with medical orother po t ent ia l ly infectious material, orwhen coming into contact with l a n d f i l lwaste or waste streams containing suchinfectious material.
Training is required before a task involving potential exposure isperformed. Exposure controls and personal protective equipment(PPE) are required as spec i f i ed in CH2M HILL SOP H S - 3 6 ,Bloodborne Pathogens. H e p a t i t i s B vaccination must be o f f e r e dbefore the person participates in a task where exposure is apos s ib i l i ty.
Bees and other stinging bisects may beencountered almost anywhere and maypresent a serious hazard, particularly topeople who are allergic.
Watch for and avoid nests. Keep exposed skin to a minimum. Carry akit if you have had allergic reactions in the past, and inform the SSCand/or the buddy. If a stinger is present, remove it care fu l ly withtweezers. Wash and disinfect the wound, cover it, and a p p l y ice.Watch for allergic reaction; seek medical attention if a reactiondevelops.
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3.5 TICK BITES(Reference C H 2 M HILL H S - 0 3 , Tick Bites)
Ticks t y p i c a l l y are in wooded areas, bushes, tall grass, and brush. Ticks are black, black and red, or brown andcan be up to one-quarter inch in size.Prevention against tick bites includes: avoiding tick areas; wearing t igh t ly woven light-colored clothing withlong sleeves and wearing pant legs tucked into boots or socks; spraying only outside of clothing with insectrepellent containing permethrin or permanone, and spraying skin with DEET; and checking yourself frequent lyfor ticks and showering as soon as possible. To prevent chemical repellents from interfering with sampleanalyses, exercise care while using repellents during the collection and handling of environmental samples.If bitten by a tick, care fu l ly remove the tick with tweezers, grasping the tick as close as possible to the point ofattachment while being careful not to crush the tick. After removing the tick, wash your hands and di s infec t andpress the bite area. The removed tick should be saved. Report the bite to human resources personnel.Look for symptoms of Lyme disease or Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF). Lyme: a rash that looks like abullseye with a small welt in the center. RMSF: a rash of red spots under the skin 3 to 10 days af t er the tick bite.In both cases, chills , fever, headache, fa t igue , stiff neck, bone pain may develop. If symptoms appear, seekmedical attention.
3.6 R A D I O L O G I C A L HAZARDS AND CONTROLS___________________________
Refer to CH2M HTT.T.'s Corporate Health and Safety Program, Program and Training Manual, and CorporateHealth and Safety Program, Radiation Protection Program Manual, for standards of practice for operating incontaminated areas.
Hazards ControlsNone Known None Required
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3.7 HAZARDS POSED BY CHEMICALS BROUGHT ON THE SITE
3.7.7 HAZARD COMMUNICATIONr-, (Reference C H 2 M HILL Hazard Communication Manual and Section 5 of the Site Safety Notebook)i CH2M HILL's Hazard Communication Program Manual, which is available from area or regional o f f i c e s and from the
Corporate Human Resources Department in Denver. The project manager is to request Material S a f e t y Data Sheetsr— (MSDSs) from the client or from the contractors and the subcontractors for chemicals to which CH2M HILL employees
potent ia l ly are exposed. The SSC is to do the f o l l ow ing:• Give employees required s i t e- spec i f i c H A Z C O M training.• Confirm that the inventory of chemicals brought on the site by subcontractors is available.• Before or as the chemicals arrive on the site, obtain an MSDS for each hazardous chemical.• Label chemical containers with the identity of the chemical and with hazard warnings, if any.
r"> The chemical products listed below will be used on the site. Refer to Attachment 2 for M S D S s ._________Chemical________________Quantity_______________Location_______
,_ Sodium Hydrox ide 110 gallons per month Process Area/Chemical StorageS u l f u r i c Acid 20 gallons per month Process Area/Chemical StorageCoagulant 100 gallons per month Process Area/Chemical Storage
"~* Demulsi f ier - Used April - November ISO gallons per hot month Process Area/Chemical StorageNutrient 100 gallons per month S Process Area/Chemical StorageLime 20 pound drum kept on site Process Area/Chemical Storage
; Alconox/Liquinox (detergent) < 1 liter, powder/liquid per month Support/Decontamination Zone
3.7.2 SHIPPING AND TRANSPORTATION OF CHEMICAL PRODUCTS____________________(Reference CH2M HILL's Procedures for Shipping and Transporting Dangerous Goods)Nearly all chemicals brought to the site are considered hazardous materials by the U.S. Department of Transportation(DOT). All s t a f f who ship the materials or transport them by road must receive the CH2M HILL training in shippingdangerous goods. All hazardous materials that are shipped (e.g., via Federal Express) or are transported by road must beproperly ident i f i ed , labeled, packed, and documented by trained s t a f f . Contact the HSM or the Equipment Coordinator foradditional information.
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3.8 CONTAMINANTS OF CONCERN (REFER TO PROJECT FILES FOR MORE-DETAILED CONTAMINANT INFORMATION)
ContaminantNaphtha l ene
PNAs (as Coal Tar Pitch V o l a t i l e s )
Location and H i g h e s t 'Concentration
GW: 20,000 ug/LS S : l , O O O u g / k g
SS: 13,000 ug/kgGW: 922 ug/11Fhiorene:SS: 6,700 u g / k gGW: 9,000ug/lFhMraathene:SS: 38,000 ug/kgGW: 2,700 ug/1Benzo-ftuoranthene:SS: 50,000 ug/kgAcHwptbcne:SS: 2,000 ug/kgG W : n aPyrene:SS: 55,000 ug/kgGW: 2,100 ug/1
ExposureLimit'
l O p p m
0.2 mg/m'
I D L H *250 ppm
80 mg/m 1
Ca
Symptoms and E f f e c t s of ExposureEye irritation, headache, confusion, excitement, nausea, vomiting, abdominalpain, bladder irritation, profuse sweating, dermatitis, coraeal damage, opticalneuritisDermatitis, bronchitis
P I P 4(eV)
8.12
UK
Footnotes:a: S p e c i f y sample-designation and media: SB (Soil Boring), A (Air), D (Drums), GW (Groundwater), L (Lagoon), TK (Tank), SS (Soil S a m p l e ) , SL ( S l u d g e ) , SW ( S u r f a c e Water),b: Appropr ia t e value of PEL, REL, or TLV listedc: IDLH = immediately dangerous to life and health (units are the same as spec i f i ed "Exposure Limit" units for that contaminant); NL = No limit found in reference materials; CA = Potentialoccupational carcinogen
d: PIP = photoionization potent ial; NA = Not appl i cab l e; UK = Unknown, "Skin" = Chemical can be absorbed through intact skin.
3.9 POTENTIAL ROUTES OF EXPOSUREDERMAL: Contact with contaminated media. Thi s route ofexposure is minimized through proper use of PPE, assp e c i f i ed in Section 5.
INHALATION: Vapors and contaminated particulars.Thi s route of exposure is minimized through properrespiratory protection and monitoring, as spec i f i ed insections 5 and 6, respectively.
OTHER: Inadvertent ingestion of contaminated media. T h i s route should notpresent a concern if good hygiene practices are fo l lowed (e.g., wash hands and facebefore eating, drinking, or smoking).
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P E R S O N N E L4 .1 C H 2 M HILL EMPLOYEE M E D I C A L S U R V E I L L A N C E AND T R A I N I N G _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
(Reference CH2M HILL SOP HS-01, Medical Surveillance, and H S - 0 2 , Health and Safety Training)The employees listed below are enrolled in the CH2M HILL Comprehensive H e a l t h and Safety Program and meet state and federalhazardous waste operations requirements for 40-hour initial training, 3-day on-the-job experience, and 8-hour annual refreshertraining. Employees designated "SSC" have received 8 hours of supervisor and instrument training and can serve as site sa f e tycoordinator (SSC) for the level of protection indicated. An SSC with a level designation (D, C, B) equal to or greater than the levelof protection being used must be present during all tasks performed in exclusion or decontamination zones that involve thepotential for exposure to health and s a f e t y hazards. Employees designated "FA-CPR" are currently certi f ied by the American RedCross, or equivalent, in f ir s t aid and CPR. At least one FA-CPR designated employee must be present during all tasks performed inexclusion or decontamination zones that involve the potential for exposure to health and sa f e ty hazards. The employees listedbelow are currently active in a medical surveillance program that meets state and federal regulatory requirements for hazardouswaste operations. Certain tasks (e.g., confined-space entry) and contaminants (e.g., lead) may require additional training andmedical monitoring.Pregnant employees are to be informed of and are to f o l l o w the procedures in CH2M HILL's SOP HS-04, ReproductionProtection, including obtaining a p h y s i c i a n ' s statement of the e m p l o y e e ' s abil i ty to perform hazardous activities, before beingassigned f ie ldwork.
Employee Name m______Office______Responsibility__________SSC/FA-CPR_____B i l l F a u g h t HOU Project Manager Level B SSC; FA-CPR
Scott Rhodes CVO Fie ld Team Leader/ Level C SSC; FA-CPRSubsurface Investigation
Scott McKinley CVO Design Manager Level B SSC; FA-CPRJ o h n N u g e n t Sit e Chief Operator Level B SSC; FA-CPRJ o e H a m b r i c k Sit e Assistant Operator Level B SSC; FA-CPR
Site S a f e t y Coordinator/PLTSOperations
(l> At the time this HSP was prepared, all f i e l d team members have not been identi f i ed. A list of all trained personnelthat may potent ial ly work on this project are included in Attachment 5.
4.2 FIELD T E A M CHAIN OF C O M M A N D AND COMMUNICATION PROCEDURES
4.2.1 CLIENT_________________________________
Contact Name: John Meyer/EPA RPM - Dallas, TX.Phone: 214-655-6742
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4.2.2 CH2MH1LL
Project Manager: Bill F a u g h t / H o u s t o nHeal th and S a f e t y Manager: Angelo L i b e r a t o r e / A T L
r-. F i e l d Team L e a d e r / S S C : Joe H a m b r i c k / S i t e
The SSC is responsible for contacting the f i e l d team leader and the project manager. In general, the projectr— manager either will contact or will id en t i fy the client contact. The Heal th and S a f e t y Manager (HSM) should be
contacted as appropriate. The SSC or the project manager must no t i fy the client and the HSM when a seriousinjury or a death occurs or when health and sa f e ty inspections by OSHA or other agencies are conducted. Referto sections 10 through 12 for emergency procedures and phone numbers.
4.2.3 SUBCONTRACTORS ________________________________________
4.2.4 CONTRACTORS(Reference Section 3, Corporate Health and Safety Program Manual)This plan does not cover contractors that are contracted directly to the client or the owner. C H 2 M HILL is notresponsible for directing contractor personnel and is not to assume responsibility through their actions. When thecontractor is in control of the site, ask the contractor to conduct a brief ing of their health and sa f e ty practices and todescribe how they a p p l y to CH2M HILL's activities. Request a copy of the c o n t r a c t o r ' s health and sa f e ty plan.
None anticipated
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P E R S O N A L P R O T E C T I V E E Q U I P M E N T ( P P E )(Reference C H 2 M HILL SOP H S - 0 7 , Personal Protective Equipment, HS-08, Respiratory Protection, Section 2 of the Site Safety Notebook)
5.1 P P E S P E C I F I C A T I O N S 'Task
General work uniform when nochemical exposure is anticipated
General work uniform when usingtreatment plant chemical
Work uniform when the firstaction level of 2 ppm is exceededin work area as described inSection 6.
Work uniform when die secondaction level of 5 ppm is exceededin the breaming zone as describedin Section 6.
Level BodyD Work domes; steel-toe, steel-shanked learner
work boots; work gloves
D Work clothes; steel-toe, steel-shanked rubberwork boots; butyl rubber gloves, coated tyvex -or splash apron, goggles or face shield
Modi f i ed D COVERALLS: Cotton or uncoated Tyvek®if cotton cannot be kept clean.BOOTS: Steel-toe, steel-shank chemical-resistant boots OR steel-toe, steel-shankleather work boots with outer rubber bootcoversGLOVES: Inner surgical-style nitrite gloveAND outer chemical-resistant nitrite glove.
C C O V E R A L L S : Polycoated Tyvek®BOOTS: Steel-toe, steel-shank chemical-resistant boots OR steel-toe, steel-shankleather work boots with outer rubber bootcoversGLOVES: Inner surgical-style nitrile gloveAND outer chemical-resistant nitrile glove.
HeadHardhat*Safe ty glassesEar protection'Hardhat 'S a f e t ygla s s e s / fa c eshieldEar protection'Hardhat 'S p l a s h shield'Safety glassesEar protection'
Hardhat 'S p l a s h shield'Ear protection'Spectacle inserts
Respirator bNone required
None required
None required
APR, f u l l free,MSA Ultratwinor equivalent;wimGME-H*cartridges orequivalent
' Modifications are as indicated. CH2M HILL will provide PPE to only CH2M HILL employees.* No facial hair mat would interfere with respirator fit is permitted.'Hardhat and splash-shield areas are to determined by the SSC.' Ear protection should be worn while working around drill rigs or other noise-producing equipment or when conversations cannot be held atdistances of 3 feet or less without shouting. Refer to Section 6 for other requirements.E The GME-H cartridge is the new standard-issue cartridge. Available stock of the previously standard GMC-H cartridges may be used for taskscovered by this plan.
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5.2 R E A S O N S FOR U P G R A D I N G OR D O W N G R A D I N G LEVEL OF P R O T E C T I O NU p g r a d e ' Downgrade
Request from individual performing task.Change in work task that will increase contact orpotential contact with hazardous materials.Occurrence or likely occurrence of gas or vaporemission.Known or suspected presence of dermal hazards.Instrument action levels (Section 6) exceeded.
New information indicating that situation isless hazardous than originally thought.Change in site conditions that decreases thehazard.Change in work task that will reduce contactwith hazardous materials.
* Performing a task that requires an upgrade to a higher level of protection (e.g., level D to level C) is permittedonly when the PPE requirements have been spec i f i ed in Section 5 and an SSC who meets the requirementsspeci f ied in subsection 4.1 is present.
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A I R M O N I T O R I N G S P E C I F I C A T I O N S! (Reference CH2M HILL SOP HS-06, Air Monitoring, and Section 2 of the Site Safety Notebook)
r InstrumentFID: OVA model 128 orT V A 1 0 0 0OR
Tasks• PLTS Operations• W e l l Equipmentreplacement
Action Levels< 2 p p m "> 2 p p m "> 5 p p m '> 2 5 p p m k
Level DLevel D- M o d i f i e dLevel CS t o p work; reevaluate
Frequency*Initially andcontinuouslyduring task
CalibrationDaily
HD: OVM, HNu,M i n i R A E , T V A 1 0 0 0 o rMulnRAE with 10.0 eV * Sc*1 Samplinglamp or greaterNote a: Action levels a p p l y to sustained work area measurements above background.Note b: Action levels a p p l y to sustained breathing-zone measurements above background for more than 5 minutes.Note c: The exact frequency of monitoring depends on f i e l d conditions and is to be determined by the SSC; generally, every S to IS
minutes is acceptable; more frequently may be appropriate. Monitoring results should be recorded. Documentation shouldinclude instrument and calibration information, time and measurement result, personnel monitored, and place/locat ion wheremeasurement is taken (e.g., "Breathing Zone/MW-3," "at surface/SB-2," etc.).
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6 .1 CALIBRATION SPECIFICATIONS(Refer to the respective m a n u f a c t u r e r ' s instructions for proper instrument-maintenance procedures)
InstrumentPro: H N u , 10.2 eV probe
HNu,l 1.7 eV probePro: OVM, 10.0 or 10.6 eVbulbOVM, 11.8 eV bulbPro: MiniRAE, 10.6 eV bulb
Pro: TVA 1000
FTO: OVA- 128
FTO: TVA 1000
Gas
l O O p p misobutylene
l O O p p misobutylene
l O O p p misobutylene
l O O p p misobutylene
l O O p p mmethanel O O p p mmethane
Span9.8 ± 2.0
5.0 ±2.0RF = 0.55
RF = 0.68CF=53
CF=0.55
3.0 ±1.5
CF=1.00
Reading55 ppm
68 ppm55 ppm
68 ppm53 ppm±5 ppm55 ppm±5 ppml O O p p m
100 ppm ±10
Method1.5 1pm reg
T-tubingOR
0.25 1pm regdirect tubing1.5 1pm regT-tubing
1.5 1pm REGT-Tubing1.5 1pm REGT-Tubing1.5 1pm regT-tubing1.5 1pm regT-tubing
6.2 AIR SAMPLINGSampling may be required by other OSHA regulations where there may be exposure to certain contaminants. Airsampling typical ly is required when site contaminants include lead, cadmium, arsenic, asbestos, and certain volatileorganic compounds. Contact the HSM immediately if these contaminants are encountered.
Based on current site conditions and analytical data, air sampling is not required at this time. If site conditionschange or more analytical data becomes available, no t i fy the Heal th and S a f e t y Manager to reevaluate the needfor air sampling.
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D E C O N T A M I N A T I O N(REFERENCE CH2M HEJ, SOP H S - 1 3 . DECONTAMINATION)
The SSC must monitor the e f f e c t ivene s s of the decontamination procedures. Decontamination procedures found tobe ine f f e c t i v e will be modif i ed by the SSC._____________________________________
7.1 DECONTAMINATION SPECIFICATIONS______________________________Personnel Sample Equipment Heavy Equipment
•Boot wash/rinse •Wash/rinse equipment "Power wash•Glove wash/rinse •Solvent-rinse equipment "Steam clean•Outer-glove removal ' S o l v e n t - d i s p o s a l method: Per "Water-disposal method: Per
waste management plan waste management plan•Body-suit removal•Inner-glove removal•Respirator removal•Hand wash/rinse•Face wash/rinse•Shower ASAP•PPE-disposal method: Per
waste management plan
•Water-disposal method:Per waste managementplan
7.2 D I A G R A M OF PERSONNEL-DECONTAMINATION LINE____________________
No eating, drinking, or smoking is permitted in contaminated areas and in exclusion or decontamination zones. TheSSC should establish areas for eating, drinking, and smoking. Contact lenses are not permitted in exclusion ordecontamination zones.The site has built in showers and PPE disposal/personal decontamination areas. Work zones are to be modified bythe SSC to accommodate task-specific requirements. Boots and gloves will be cleaned in the decon area, PPE willbe disposed in drums on site and s t a f f will clean hands and body parts in sink or shower, as appropriate.
8 SPILL-CONTAINMENT PROCEDURES_____________________Sorbent material will be maintained in the PLTS operations area. Incidental s p i l l s will be contained with sorbentand will be disposed of properly.
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9 C O N F I N E D - S P A C E E N T R YThis project does not involve entry into confined spaces.
10 S I T E - C O N T R O L PLAN10.1 S I T E - C O N T R O L PROCEDURES
• The site sa f e ty coordinator (SSC) will conduct a site sa f e ty briefing (see below) before starting f i e l d'"" activities or as tasks and site conditions change.
• Topic s for briefing on site safety: general discussion of health and sa f e ty plan, s i t e- spec i f i c hazards, locationsof work zones, PPE requirements, equipment, special procedures, emergencies. Refer to Section 8 of Site
r* Safety Notebook.• The SSC records attendance at sa f e ty briefings in a logbook and documents the topics discussed.
r- • Post the OSHA job-site poster in a central and conspicuous location at sites where project f i e l d o f f i c e s ,trailers, or equipment storage boxes are established. Posters can be obtained by calling either 800/548-4776or80
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r10.2 H A Z W O P E R Compliance PLAN
(Reference CH2M HILL SOP H S - 1 7 , Health and Safety Plans)This section outlines procedures to be fo l lowed when certain activities do not require 24- or 40-hour training. Note, priorapproval from the HSM is required before these tasks are conducted on regulated hazardous waste sites.• Certain parts of the site work may be covered by state or federal Hazwoper standards and therefore require
training and medical monitoring. Antic ipated tasks must be included in subsection 2.2.1.• Air sampl ing must confirm that there is no exposure to gases or vapors before non-Hazwoper-trained personnel
are allowed on the site. Other data (e.g., soil) also must document that there is no potential for exposure. TheHSM must approve the interpretation of these data. Refer to subsections 3.8 and 6.2 for contaminant data and airsampl ing requirements, respectively.
• Non-Hazwoper-trained personnel must be informed of the nature of the existing contamination and its locations,the limits of their access, and the emergency action plan for the site. Non-Hazwoper-trained personnel also mustbe trained in accordance with all other state and federal OSHA requirements, including 2 9 C F R 1910.1200(HAZCOM). Refer to subsection 3.7.1 for hazard communication requirements.
• Air monitoring with direct-reading instruments conducted during regulated tasks also should be used to ensurethat non-Hazwoper-trained personnel (e.g., in an adjacent area) are not exposed to volatile contaminants. Non-Hazwoper-trained personnel should be monitored whenever the belief is that there may be a po s s i b i l i ty ofexposure (e.g., change in site conditions), or at some reasonable frequency to confirm that there is no exposure.Refer to Section 6.1 for air monitoring requirements.
• Treatment system start-ups: Once a treatment system begins to pump and treat contaminated media, the site is,for the purposes of a p p l y i n g the Hazwoper standard, considered a treatment, storage, and disposal f a c i l i t y(TSDF). Therefore, once the system begins operation, only Hazwoper-trained personnel (minimum of 24 hoursof training) will be permitted to enter the site. All non-Hazwoper-trained personnel must leave the site.
If Hazwoper-regulated tasks are conducted concurrently with nonregulated tasks, non-Hazwoper-trainedsubcontractors must be removed from areas of exposure. If non-Hazwoper-trained personnel remain on the site whilea Hazwoper-regulated task is conducted, the contaminant/exposure area (exclusion zone) must be posted, non-Hazwoper-trained personnel must be reminded of the locations of restricted areas and the limits of their access, andreal-time monitoring must be conducted. Non-Hazwoper-trained personnel at risk of exposure must be removed fromthe site until it can be demonstrated that there is no longer a potential for exposure to health and s a f e t y hazards.
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11 RESPONSE PLAN ( R E F E R E N C E C H 2 M HILL S O P H S - 1 2 ,____EMERGENCY RESPONSE)_____________________________
11.1 PRE-EMERGENCY PLANNING________________ ___
The SSC performs the app l i cab l e pre-emergency planning tasks before starting f i e l d activities and coordinatesemergency response with the f a c i l i t y and local emergency-service providers as appropriate.r' • Review the f a c i l i t y emergency and contingency plans where appl icable .
• Locate the nearest telephone; determine what onsite communication equipment is available (e.g., two-way|~~ radio, air horn).
• I d e n t i f y and communicate chemical, safe ty, radiological, and biological hazards.— • Confirm and post emergency telephone numbers, evacuation routes, assembly areas, and route to hospital;
„ communicate the information to onsite personnel.• Post site map marked with locations of emergency equipment and supplie s , and post OSHA job-site poster.
;— The OSHA job-site poster is required at sites where project f i e l d o f f i c e s , trailers, or equipment-storage boxes; are established. Posters can be obtained by calling either 800/548-4776 or 800/999-9111.
• F i e l d Trailers: Post "Exit" signs above exit doors, and post 'Tire Extinguisher" signs above locations ofp~" extinguishers. Keep areas near exits and extinguishers clear.• Review changed site conditions, onsite operations, and personnel availability in relation to emergency
response procedures.r—• Evaluate capabilities of local response teams where applicable.• Where appropriate and acceptable to the client, inform emergency room and ambulance and emergency"~ response teams of anticipated types of site emergencies.• Designate one vehicle as the emergency vehicle; place hospital directions and map inside; keep keys in
ignition during f i e l d activities.,»•*• Inventory and check site emergency equipment, supplie s , and potable water.• Communicate emergency procedures for personnel injury, exposures, fires, explosions, chemical and vaporr— releases.• Review notification procedures for contacting CH2M HILL's medical consultant and team m e m b e r ' s
occupational physician.r~t • Rehearse the emergency response plan once before site activities begin, including driving the route to thehospital.^ • Brief new workers on the emergency response plan.
• The SSC will evaluate emergency response actions and initiate appropriate f o l l ow-up actions.
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11.2 EMERGENCY E Q U I P M E N T AND SUPPLIESThe SSC should mark the locations of emergency equipment on the site map and should post the map.
Emergency Equipment and S u p p l i e s Location20 Ib (or two 10-lb) f ire extinguisher (A, B, and C classes)_______In PLTS area________First aid kit_______________________________In PLTS Area__________City/Potab l e water____________________________________In PLTS Area________Bloodborne-pathogen kit________________________In PLTS Area________Phone In PLTS Area and o f f i c e
11.3 EMERGENCY M E D I C A L TREATMENT____________
• Notify appropriate emergency response authorities listed in sections 12 and 13 (e.g., 911).• During a time of no emergency, contact CH2M HILL's medical consultant for advice and guidance onmedical treatment.• The SSC will assume charge during a medical emergency until the ambulance arrives or until the injured
person is admitted to the emergency room.• Prevent further injury.• Initiate f irs t aid and CPR where feasible.• Get medical attention immediately.• Perform decontamination where feas ib le; l i f e sav ing and first aid or medical treatment take priority.• Notify the f i e l d team leader and the project manager of the injury.• Make certain that the injured person is accompanied to the emergency room.• Notify the health and sa f e ty manager.• Notify the injured p e r s o n ' s human resources department within 24 hours.• Prepare an incident report ~ refer to CH2M HILL SOP 12, Emergency Response and First Aid, and Section
6 of Site Safety Notebook. Submit the report to the corporate director of health and sa f e ty and the corporatehuman resources department (COR) within 48 hours.
• When contacting the medical consultant, s tateJhat you are calling about a CH2M HILL matter, and giveyour name, your telephone number, the name of the injured person, the extent of the injury or exposure, andthe name and location of the medical f a c i l i t y where the injured person was taken.
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11.4 N O N E M E R G E N C Y PROCEDURESThe procedures listed above may be appl i ed to nonemergency incidents. Injur i e s and illnesses (includingoverexposure to contaminants) must be reported to Human Resources. If there is doubt about whether medicaltreatment is necessary, or if the injured person is reluctant to accept medical treatment, contact the CH2M HILLmedical consultant.
• When contacting the medical consultant, state that the situation is a CH2M HILL matter, and give yourname, your telephone number, the name of the injured person, the extent of the injury or exposure, and thename and location of the medical f a c i l i t y where the injured person was taken.
• F o l l o w these procedures as appropriate.
11.5 INCIDENT RESPONSE
In f ires, explosions, or chemical releases, actions to be taken include the fo l lowing:• Shut down CH2M HELL PLTS operations and evacuate the immediate work area.• Account for personnel at the designated assembly area.• Notify appropriate response personnel.• Assess the need for site evacuation, and evacuate the site as warranted.
Instead of implementing a work-area evacuation, note that small f ires or sp i l l s posing minimal sa f e ty or healthhazards may be controlled.
11.6 EVACUATION______________________________________
• Evacuation routes will be designated by the SSC before work begins.• Onsite and o f f s i t e assembly points will be designated before work begins.• Personnel will leave the exclusion zone and assemble at the onsite assembly point upon hearing the
emergency signal for evacuation.• Personnel will assemble at the o f f s i t e point upon hearing the emergency signal for a site evacuation.• The SSC and a "buddy" will remain on the site a f t er the site has been evacuated (if possible) to assist local
responders and advise them of the nature and location of the incident.• The SSC accounts for all personnel in the onsite assembly zone.• A person designated by the SSC before work begins will account for personnel at the o f f s i t e assembly area.• The SSC will write up the incident as soon as possible af t er it occurs and will submit a report to the corporate
director of health and safety.
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11.7 EVACUATION ROUTES AND A S S E M B L Y POINTS
The evacuation route is by the main entrance road and the assembly area is the main entrance gate to the site(see Figure I b ) . Stay at the security house until site is clear, everyone is accounted for and can leave the site, oruntil emergency personnel arrive.
11.8 EVACUATION SIGNALS____________________________Signal ___ Meaning
Grasping throat with hand Emergency-help me.Thumbs up OK; understood.Grasping buddy's wrist Leave area now.Continuous sounding of horn Emergency; leave site now.
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12 EMERGENCY RESPONSE12.1 E M E R G E N C Y R E S P O N S E T E L E P H O N E NUMBERS
S I T E ADDRESS: Phone:(318)628-1077CH2M fflLL/USEPA Super fund Site- 1006 FrontStreet, W i n n f i e l d , LA.
Police: Phone: 911 or 318/628-3511Fire: Phone: 911 or 318/628-3922Ambulance: Phone: 911 or 800-259-9771* When using a cellular phone outside the t e l e p h o n e ' s normal calling area, exercise caution in relying on thecellular phone to activate 911. When the caller is outside the normal calling area, the cellular service carrier shouldconnect the caller with emergency services in the area where the call originated, but this may not occur. Telephonenumbers of backup emergency services should be provided if a cellular phone is relied on to activate 911.
Hospi ta l: Winnf i e ld Hospi tal Phone: 318.648.3000Address; 301 West Boundary Street__________ __ __
Route to Hospi ta l: (Refer to Figure 2)- Total distance is 1.6 miles and 5 minutesFrom main gate turn north (right) and go north on Front street (SR-1231) for 0.3 milesVeer left at the "Y" onto Sevi l l e street and go 0.4 miles to Lafaye t t e streetTurn L e f t onto Lafaye t t e Street and f o l l o w Lafaye t t e until it dead ends into the Hospi ta l emergency room drive.
Federal Agency and Contact Name: EPA, Region VI; John MeyerPhone: 214/655-6742State Agency and Contact Name: LDEQ; Janaya DanagePhone: (504) 765-0487Local Agency and contact Name: none
Contact the project manager (Bill Faught (713) 462-0161. Generally, the project manager will contact relevantgovernment agencies.
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If an injury occurs, no t i fy the injured p e r s o n ' s personnel o f f i c e as soon as possible af t er obtaining medical attentionfor the injured person. N o t i f i c a t i o n MUST be made within 24 hours of the injury.
C H 2 M H I L L Medical Consultant(notify if chemical exposure)Dr. Peter GreaneyGMG WorkCare, Orange, CA800/455-6155(After hours ca l l s will be returned within 20 minutes)_____________________________________Corporate Director Heal th and S a f e t y(notify for all injuries/illnesses)
Name: Moll i e N e t h e r l a n d / S E APhone: 425/453-5000 ext. 5342
Site S a f e t y Coordinator (SSC)Name: Scott Rhodes and Joe Hambrick (Onsite PLTS)Phone: 713/462-0161 318/628-1077
Medical and Training ManagerName: Cyndi Carel/COR-SEAPhone: 425/453-5000 ext 5117
Regional ManagerName: C l i f f T h o m p s o n / A T LPhone: (770) 604-9182
Health and S a f e t y Manager (HSM)(notify for all injuries/illnesses)
Name: Angelo Libera tore /ATLPhone: (770) 604-9182; Cell: 770/335-2076
Project ManagerName: Bill F a u g h t / H O UPhone: 713/462-0161
Radiation Heal th Manager (RHM)(notify if radiation exposure)
Name: Dave McCormack/SEAPhone: 425/453-5000 ext. 5417
Regional Human Resources Department(notify for all injuries/illnesses)
Name: TBDPhone:
ClientName: John Meyer/EPA RPMPhone: 214-655-6742
Corporate Human Resources Department(notify for all injuries/illnesses)
Name: J u l i e Zimmerman/CORPhone: 303/771-0900
Federal Express Dangerous Goods S h i p p i n gPhone: 800/238-5355
CH2M HILL Emergency Number for S h i p p i n gDangerous Goods
Phone: 800/255-3924
W o r k e r ' s Compensation and Auto ClaimsSterl ing Administration ServicesPhone:800/420-8926 A f t e r hours: 800/497-4566Report fa ta l i t i e s AND report vehicular accidentsinvolving pedestrians, motorcycles, or more than twocars.
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14 APPROVALThis s i t e- spec i f i c health and sa f e ty plan has been written for use by CH2M HILL s t a f f only. CH2M HTT.T, claims noresponsibility for its use by others unless that use has been spec i f i ed and def ined in project or contract documents. Theplan is written for the sp e c i f i c site conditions, purposes, dates, and personnel sp e c i f i ed and must be amended if thoseconditions change.
14.1 ORIGINAL PLANWRITTEN BY: B i l l F a u g h t D A T E : July 12,1999
APPROVED BY: Angeto Liberatore DATE: My 12,1999
Reviewed By:
14.2 REVISIONS
REVISIONS MADE BY:1. B i l l F a u g h t2. Scott McKinley
DATE:June 8,1999June 22,1999
REVISIONS TO Bayou Bonfouca PLAN (similar site):1. Added John Nugent and Joe Hambrick to HSP and dr i l l ing and geo-probe scope.. Also removed subcontractor.2. Revised SSC for Scott McKinley to Scott Rhodes and Joe Hambrick.
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15 DISTRIBUTIONName
Angelo Liberatore
Bill FaughtJohn Nugent
Joe HambrickScott McKinleyGaryHickman
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16 ATTACHMENTSAttachment 1: Employee SignoffAttachment 2: A p p l i c a b l e Material S a f e t y Data SheetAttachment 3: Self Assessment Audit ChecklistAttachment 4: Subcontractor S a f e t y InstructionsAttachment 5: List of Trained Personnel
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