V It TETRA TECH. INC. POST OFFICE BOX 6"1? September 5, 1990 TCN 4204-01 TELEPHONE 3OZ? T3B 7 Mr. Victor Janosik U. S. Environmental Protection Agency Region III 841 Chestnut Building Philadelphia, PA 19107 Dear Mr. Janosik: SUBJECT: HEALTH AND SAFETY PLAN FOR THE BUTZ LANDFILL SITE, ARCS CONTRACT #68-W8-0092, WORK ASSIGNMENT #92-04-3LQ6 Enclosed please find a copy of the Health and Safety Plan for the Butz Landfill site. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call. Sincerely, Christopher A Burns, Ph.D. Work Assignment Manager J1P Enclosure cc: Mr. James McKenzie Mr. Steve Pollak Mr. James Clark (letter only) Ms. Susan Janowiak (letter only)
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ItTETRA TECH. INC.POST OFFICE BOX 6"1?
September 5, 1990TCN 4204-01
TELEPHONE 3OZ? T3B 7
Mr. Victor JanosikU. S. Environmental Protection AgencyRegion III841 Chestnut BuildingPhiladelphia, PA 19107
Dear Mr. Janosik:
SUBJECT: HEALTH AND SAFETY PLAN FOR THE BUTZ LANDFILL SITE, ARCSCONTRACT #68-W8-0092, WORK ASSIGNMENT #92-04-3LQ6
Enclosed please find a copy of the Health and Safety Plan for the Butz Landfill site. Shouldyou have any questions, please do not hesitate to call.
Sincerely,
Christopher A Burns, Ph.D.Work Assignment Manager
J1PEnclosure
cc: Mr. James McKenzieMr. Steve PollakMr. James Clark (letter only)Ms. Susan Janowiak (letter only)
6.0 PERSONNEL PROTECTIVE MEASURES 256.1 LEVELS OF PROTECTION 25
6.2 MONITORING REQUIREMENTS 29
6.3 DECONTAMINATION 396.4 RESIDUALS MANAGEMENT 44
7.0 TRAINING 478.0 MEDICAL MONITORING REQUIREMENTS 48
APPENDIX A HEALTH AND SAFETY CHEMICAL FACT SHEETSAPPENDIX B CONTINGENCY PLAN
APPENDIX C SITE SAFETY PLAN CONSENT AGREEMENT
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LIST OF FIGURES
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FIGURE 1-1 GENERAL LOCATION MAP - BUTZ LANDFILL SITE 2FIGURE 3-1 SITE MAP - BUTZ LANDFILL SITE 7FIGURE 6-1 PERSONNEL DECONTAMINATION SEQUENCE 40FIGURE 6-2 EQUIPMENT DECONTAMINATION SEQUENCE 45
LIST OF TABLES
TABLE 3-1 CHEMICAL CONTAMINANTS 10TABLE 5-1 FIRST-AID FACT SHEET - SNAKE BITES 18TABLE 5-2 FIRST-AID FACT SHEET - COLD AND HEAT STRESS 19TABLE 6-1 SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF POSSIBLE CHEMICAL
EXPOSURE 27TABLE 6-2 TASK-SPECIFIC PPE, SAFETY EQUIPMENT AND
MONITORING INSTRUMENTS 30TABLE 6-3 DECISION CRITERIA FOR UPGRADING QT PPE OR
WORK STOPPAGE BASED ON ENVIRONMENTALMONITORING RESULTS 38
TABLE 6-4 PPE, SAFETY EQUIPMENT AND MONITORINGINSTRUMENTS FOR DECONTAMINATION 46
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BUTZ LANDFILL SAFETY PLAN SUMMARY
SITE; Butz Landfill
LOCATION; Jackson Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania
PROPOSED DATES OF INVESTIGATION: January 3, 1990 to June 3, 1991
OBJECTIVE OF INVESTIGATION;
Perform a Remedial Investigation and Feasibility Study to determine the extentof contamination and its effect on the surrounding environment.
TYPE/STATUS OF SITE;
Uncontrolled and non-permitted private solid waste landfill that was in operationapproximately 10 years.
SIZE OF SITE; 13.4 acres
LAND USE OF AREA SURROUNDING FACILITY;
Rural/Resort Community
FACTOR PROMPTING INVESTIGATION;
RI/FS performed by the State of Pennsylvania and U.S. ERA indicating domesticwater wells in the vicinity of the site are contaminated with chlorinatedorganics.
CONTAMINANT TYPES;
Inorganic, volatile, organic, and semi-volatile organic contamination of theground water.
PRIMARY ROUTES OF EXPOSURE;
Inhalation, ingestion, and skin absorption.
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PHYSICAL HAZARDS;
Tripping and falling hazards, noise, potential heat and cold stress, heavyequipment (e.g., backhoe) operations.
LEVELS OF PROTECTION;
The minimum level of protection during the investigative activities is Level D.Based on the results of air monitoring, upgrade to Level C or Level B may berequired.
AIR MONITORING EQUIPMENT;
Mini-Conrad II Radiation MeterPhotovac TIP II, Microtip, Foxboro OVAMini-Ram Aerosol MonitorCombustible Gas and Oxygen Level Indicator
FACTORS PROMPTING MONITORING;
Standard site entry to collect background information and determine safetyrequirements for personnel.
RADIATION;
To assess employee exposure and determine protective clothing that may berequired.
ORGANIC COMPOUNDS;
To assess employee exposure and determine protective clothing that may berequired.
DUST;
To assess particulate concentrations and employee exposure and to determineprotective clothing that may be required.
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BUTZ LANDFILL SAFETY PLAN SUMMARY
EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES AND OXYGEN CONCENTRATION:
To assess potential for an explosion and/or fire during field activitiesinvolving potentially flammable and explosive materials. Also to determinethe oxygen concentration in confined spaces.
WEATHER;
To assess the potential for thermal exposure to employees and determineprotective clothing and work/rest regimens.
Primary Emergency Contact:Monroe County Control Center(717) 421-2323
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1.0 PURPOSE
This site Health and Safety Plan (HSP) establishes policies and proceduresto protect Tetra Tech Inc. (Tetra Tech) personnel, their subcontractors,and any observers from potential hazards that may be encountered whenconducting remedial investigative activities at the Butz Landfill site,located in Jackson Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania (Figure 1-1). Theprocedures and policies set forth in this HSP must be observed by all TetraTech personnel, their subcontractors, and any observers. To ensurecompliance, all personnel shall be required to read this plan and sign aconsent agreement prior to their first site entrance. Tetra Tech'sCorporate Safety Program is hereby incorporated by reference. All TetraTech personnel are expected to be familiar with the Corporate SafetyProgram.
This plan is divided into two parts. The first part, Comprehensive SiteSafety Plan, provides an overview of site conditions, its specific hazards,and protective measures against these hazards. It includes sections on thekey management and health and safety personnel, the description and historyof the site, site control, task specific safety and health risk analyses,personnel protective measures, medical surveillance, and training. Theinformation furnished in the Comprehensive Site Safety Plan is designed toprovide on-site personnel with sufficient background knowledge to properlyimplement safe working policies and procedures at the Butz Landfill site.
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The second part of this plan, the Contingency Site Safety Plan (Appendix B),contains an evaluation of the potential for unusual events at the ButzLandfill site and procedures to be implemented in the event of theiroccurrence. Unusual events are unpredictable with the probability of theiractual occurrence low. It should be noted that the vast majority ofSuperfund actions have not resulted in any unexpected events. However,these events have been anticipated to protect all on-site personnel andminimize the impact of these unexpected events on the surrounding public.
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2.0 KEY HANAGEMENT/HEALTH AND SAFETY PERSONNEL
Efficient on-site operation requires that key personnel be identified andthat their roles, responsibilities, and scope of authority be clearlydefined.
USEPA REMEDIAL PROJECT MANAGER
Mr. Victor Janosik is the United States Environmental Protection Agency(USEPA) Remedial Project Manager (RPM) for this site. He is responsiblefor the successful completion of the remedial action and all otheractivities at the site in accordance with the National Contingency Plan (40CFR 300) as amended.
WORK ASSIGNMENT MANAGER
Dr. Christopher A. Burns, Ph.D. is the Work Assignment Manager (WAM) forthis investigation. The restDonsibilities of the WAM include:
1. Providing an interface with the USEPA, RPM and the project teammembers;
2. Implementing the project plans;3. Managing and coordinating project activities;4. Managing and coordinating project personnel and staffing;5. Managing project deliverable completion; and6. Providing input to the Program Director regarding technical
direction.
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REMEDIAL INVESTIGATION TASK MANAGER
Mr. Tad Yancheski is the Remedial Investigation Task Manager (TM) for thisinvestigation. The responsibilities of the TM include:
1. Overseeing the implementation of the Work Plan and Field SamplingPlan;
2. Maintaining communications with the Work Assignment Manager and theSite Health and Safety Officer;
3. Directing field activities; and4. Monitoring investigation progress.
SITE HEALTH AND SAFETY OFFICER
Ms. Mary Musetti is the Site Health and Safety Officer (SSO) for thisinvestigation. The responsibilities of the SSO are:
1. Proper monitoring of on-site hazards and conditions;2. Monitoring the compliance with and effectiveness of the Tetra Tech
HSP;3. Selecting proper clothing and equipment to ensure the safety of on-
site personnel;4. Confirming each Tetra Tech field team member's suitability for work
based on a physician's recommendation; and5. Reviewing and approving any subcontractor HSP for field activities
on site.
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3.0 SITE DESCRIPTION AND HISTORY
The Butz Landfill site is approximately 13.42 acres in size and located onthe south-side of Township Road 601 (North Road) in Jackson Township, MonroeCounty, Pennsylvania (Figure 3-1). The landfill is surounded on three sidesby undeveloped mature hardwood forests. Land use in the area surroundingthe landfill is primarily agricultural and recreational. The populationwithin a three mile radius of the site is approximately 3,300 people, whichdoubles during the tourist seasons of winter and summer.
The Butz Landfill site was purchased by the Butz family in March 1963.Landfill operations began in 1965 and continued until 1973. The landfillwas unpermitted and accepted household refuse, solid waste, sewagesludge/liquids, and possibly some industrial wastes. The exact quantitiesof waste accepted by the Butz Landfill is unknown.
Based upon citizen complaints, investigation into the landfill operationsbegan in 1971 by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Resources(PADER). Water well pollution and leachate seeps were discovered at thistime. In early 1973 PADER ordered the Butz Landfill closed and requiredthe owners to develop a surface water management plan, a ground-water "_monitoring plan, and cover the landfill. The owners complied with PADER'srequests and closed the landfill in late 1973.
The cover for the landfill was installed in late 1973, a surface watermanagement plan was implemented, and ground-water monitoring of nearbydomestic water wells was initiated. The parameters tested for included fecalcoliform, odor, color, conductivity, pH, hardness, iron, and chloride mm\
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concentrations. The ground-water monitoring by the owners continued until1979.
In 1986 PADER found widespread volatile organic compound (VOCs)contamination in the domestic water wells in the vicinity of the ButzLandfill. Due to the high concentration levels found, PADER requestedassistance from USEPA. The USEPA Emergency Response Branch (ERB) beganoperations at the site. The USEPA distributed bottled water and installedtreatment and filtration systems in the nearby residences with contaminatedwells. USEPA also performed a soil vapor survey and magnetometer surveyof the landfill and installed 17 monitoring wells near the landfill.
The soil vapor survey was limited in extent but revealed low concentrationsof VOCs. The magnetometer survey identified two localized areas of ferrousmaterials (metal) in the subsurface of the southern toe of the landfill.No further investigation has been done to confirm the presence of thesematerials.
Ground-water sampling of the 17 monitoring wells was completed, and alimited number of surface water and soil samples on and near the landfillwere collected. These results indicated the primary contaminants werevolatile and semi volatile organic compounds. Results of previous samplingefforts are contained in Tables 2-2, 2-3, and 2-4 of the Work Plan.
In summary, the contaminants of concern at the Butz Landfill site are aresult of unpermitted lanfill operations. The primary contaminants ofconcern are volatile organic compounds, more specif icly trichloroethylene(TCE). A list of the chemical contaminants found and their maximum
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concentration levels is presented in Table 3-1. The contaminants can begrouped into the following types of chemical compounds:
• Chlorinated volatile organic compounds;• Coal tar pitch (semi-volatile) compounds; and• Heavy metals.
These contaminants have been found in the ground water and surface watersin the vicinity of Butz Landfill. Neither the soils or the sediments inthe landfill or in the surrounding vicinity have been fully characterized.Also the primary contaminants of concern have been volatile organiccompounds, especially TCE. The majority of the analyses performedemphasized these parameters. A limited number of samples have been analyzedfor semi-volatile (coal tar pitch) compounds and heavy metals. Heavy metalsare frequently encountered contaminants in landfills and should beconsidered as contaminants that may be present in the soils, sediments,surface waters, and ground water both in the landfill itself and in thesurrounding vicinity.
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TABLE 3-1
CHEMICAL CONTAMINANTS
BUTZ LANDFILL SITE
Maximum MaximumWater Concentration Soil Concentration
The purpose of site control is to establish the hazardous area perimeterto reduce the migration of contaminants into clean areas, and to preventaccess or exposure to hazardous materials by unauthorized persons.
Tetra Tech shall be responsible for site control and shall control accessto the Butz Landfill site while RI/FS activities are being conducted on-site.
4.1 SITE ACCESS
Currently, access to the landfill is unrestricted. However, whileconducting RI/FS activities on the Butz Landfill site, the Tetra Tech SSOor designate shall control site access by restricting entry of persons intoand out of the specific work areas on-site.
Prior to the initial site entry, all Tetra Tech personnel, theirsubcontractors, and any observers shall read and sign the Tetra Tech Healthand Safety Plan for the Butz Landfill Site. Either the Tetra Tech TM orthe Subcontractor SSO shall inform the Tetra Tech SSO of the following priorto each site entry.
• Number of personnel on-site;• Work locations(s); and• Approximate work duration.
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4.2 WORK ZONES
The three standard work zones described in the Occupational Safety andHealth Manual for Hazardous Waste Site Activities (1985) shall beestablished for RI/FS activities to be conducted at the Butz Landfill site:the Support Zone, the Contamination Reduction Zone, and the Exclusion Zone.Due to the nature of the Butz Landfill site and the different RI/FS
activities planned for the site, the work zones shall be designated by theTetra Tech SSO separately for each specific task to be performed on site.
The Support Zone shall have a telephone, first-aid kit, potable water, andshelter from the environment. These shall be available at all times whilepersonnel are working on site. The Contamination Reduction Zone shallcontain the decontamination area for personnel and equipment. The ExclusionZone shall consist of the actual work area. Access to the Exclusion Zoneshall be restricted by the use of a visible barrier. All personnel leavingthe Exclusion Zone must enter the Contamination Reduction Zone first andundergo decontamination, prior to re-entering the Support Zone.
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4.3 SAFETY STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURESr«
The following standard operating procedures (SOPs) shall be adhered to whileworking at the Butz Landfill site:
• Whenever possible, avoid contact with potentially contaminatedsurfaces. Walk around, not through, puddles and discolored surfaces.Do not kneel or place any equipment directly on the ground withouta barrier (such as a liner).
• No one is permitted to work alone in the Exclusion Zone.
• The "buddy system" shall be used while working in the Exclusion Zone.
. Maintain continuous visual, voice or radio communications with theSupport Zone at all times while working in the Exclusion Zone. ^^
•i• All personnel leaving the Exclusion Zone must undergo decontamination.
• All equipment leaving the Exclusion Zone must undergo decontaminationor be discarded.
. Change any protective clothing that becomes soiled or permeated.
. Hands must be thoroughly washed prior to each entry into the SupportZone.
• Eating (including gum chewing), drinking, or smoking is permitted onlyIn designated areas of the Support Zone.
• Beards or excessive facial hair that interfere with proper respiratorseal are not allowed.
• Stay in the designated work area — no free-lancing.
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5.0 TASK/OPERATION SAFETY AND HEALTH RISK ANALYSIS
The primary purpose of this section is to address the potential health andsafety hazards that may be associated with the RI/FS Field Investigationtasks. This HSP contains a safety and health risk assessment for the fieldinvestigation tasks that shall be performed on and/or adjacent to theproject site only. Risk assessment for off-site design, research, and dataevaluation are not included in this HSP.
This section addresses RI Field Investigation tasks included in the currentdraft (8/90) of the RI/FS work plan. Should this portion of the work planbe revised and the RI Field Investigation tasks be altered in any way, theHSP must be revised and updated to accommodate the revisions made in thatsection of the work plan.
5.1 GENERAL SITE HAZARDS
Overall, hazards at the Butz Landfill site are minimal. There are no aboveground chemical hazards; all of the solid waste material has been buriedand capped. There are however, some areas on-site that exhibit stressedvegetation, an indicator that some surface soil contamination may still bepresent. Physical hazards specific to the site include steep terrain andthe potential for snake bites, environmental Hazards, which are not sitespecific, shall also be discussed here.
Chemical Hazards - Previous sampling results suggest that there arechemical contaminants present in the ground water and surface water
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(Table 3-1). A Chemical Fact Sheet for the contaminants listed inTable 3-1 is presented in Appendix A.
The primary contaminants of concern are chlorinated volatile organiccompounds, coal tar pitch (semi-volatile) compounds, and heavy metals.The primary routes of exposure are inhalation, ingestion, and skinabsorption. A review of the contaminants present on-site and theirconcentrations detected in previous sampling events suggest that thecontaminants are of low concentration levels. Therefore, respiratoryprotection may not be needed, but protective clothing should be worn toprovide a barrier to prevent skin absorption. Even while wearingprotective clothing, contact with the soil, sediments, surface water andground water should be minimized and avoided where possible.
Air monitoring shall be performed during the first site entry toestablish ambient background levels at the Butz Landfill site. Also,air monitoring shall be performed and recorded during all RI fieldactivities to monitor employee exposure levels and determine theappropriate protection levels.
Physical Hazards - Due to the steep terrain, the remote location of thesite, and the sparse population in the vicinity of the Butz Landfill,the field investigations should be done in teams of at least two people.It is important that radio or telephone communications be present in thesupport zone in case of site emergencies. Tripping and falling hazardsmay also be present at the site due to the steep terrain and unevenground surfaces. Also, the use of personal protective equipment (PPE)during RI field activities can increase the potential for tripping and
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falling by reducing peripheral vision, mobility, and agility. Allpersonnel should be aware of these limitations while wearing their PPEand should remain alert to their surroundings at all times.
Rattlesnakes are indigenous to the Pocono Mountains region. Allpersonnel should remain alert and exercise caution while walking throughthe landfill and the surrounding area, especially around rock and woodpiles. A First Aid Fact Sheet for the signs, symptoms, and treatmentof snake bites is presented in Table 5-1.
Environmental Hazards - Rain, sleet, or snow can cause walking surfacesto become slippery and unstable. Fog can reduce visibility. All on-site personnel should exercise caution during these conditions. The timeschedule proposed for the RI/FS field activities may extend into seasonsof the year when extreme temperature conditions may occur. A First AidFact Sheet with the signs, symptoms, and treatment of Heat Stress andCold Stress can be found in Table 5-2.
5.2 PHASE I RI ACTIVITIES
Phase I RI Activities consist of eight (8) subtasks:
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS: 1. Two (2) pierce marks on skin.2. Severe burning and pain.3. Swelling and discolorization.
These signs and symptoms are present within 5-10 minutes after being bitten. Bite marks thatare small and horseshoe-shaped are from non-poisonous snakes.
FIRST AID: 1. Clean wound area gently with soap and water.2. Wrap "constricting bands" above and below the wound. These bands should
not construct arterial blood flow (i.e., should be a pulse below band).3. Immobilize injured part (arm or leg).4. Transport promptly to hospital.
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TABLE 5-2FIRST-AID FACT SHEET
HEAT STRESS
DEFINITION: Loss of body heat from exposure to the environment that lowers the body coretemperature above 98.6°F.
INITIAL SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS: Profuse sweating, red flushed face, swollen hands or feet,nausea, dizziness, muscle cramps in abdomen or legs.
LATE SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS: Confusion or disorientation, fainting, vomiting, red warm anddry skin, no sweating.
FIRST AID: 1. Remove all protective clothing.2. Seek cool shelter.3. Use cool water spray.
PREVENTION: 1. Drink lots of fluids.2. PACE YOURSELF - rest as soon as initial signs and symptoms appear.3. Wear cotton layer next to skin to absorb perspiration.
COLD STRESS
DEFINITION: Loss of body heat from exposure to the environment that lowers the body coretemperature below 98.6°F.
INITIAL SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS: Numbness in fingers or toes, loss of movement in arms orlegs, shivering, pale, white skin.
LATE SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS: Confusion, lethargy, shivering stops, fainting.
FIRST AID: 1. Remove victim from environment.2. Remove any wet clothing.3. Cover victim above and below with blanket.4. DO NOT rub fingers or toes.
PREVENTION: 1. Wear multiple layers of clothing.2. Make sure toes have mobility in work boots.3. Rest and rewarm as soon as signs and symptoms first appear.4. Wear a hat - the majority of body heat is lost from the head.
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• Sediment/surface water investigation• Geologic/hydrogeologic investigation
The purpose of RI field activities is to identify the source and extent ofcontamination in the shallow aquifer, subsurface soils, surface water, andsediments in Butz Landfill and the surrounding vicinity. A detaileddescription of each of these subtasks is given in Section 5.3.1 of the RI/FSWork Plan. This section of the HSP gives a brief description of eachsubtask and the health and safety hazards associated with each specificsubtask.
5.2.1 TASK 1 - Background Eva!uation
The majority of the tasks for the background evaluation will consist ofresearching the current data gaps. These tasks, which will be completedoff-site, are beyond the scope of this HSP.
5.2.2 SUBTASK 2 - Site Entry/Mobilization
This task involves creating an area on-site for a Support Zone. Temporarywork offices and sanitary facilities shall be located in the support zone.The majority of the tasks involved in the mobilization and set up of theSupport Zone shall he performed by subcontractors and Tetra Tech personnelshall be functioning in an oversite role. The hazards associated withthese tasks include the general site hazards plus the physical hazardsinvolved when working with heavy machinery and electricity. No chemicalhandling shall be done in the support zone.
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5.2.3 SUBTASK 3 - Ground Survey
During this task a professional land survey shall be performed suffficientto produce a site base map. This task involves walking throughout the siteand the adjacent lands and locating known points with survey equipment.The hazards that may be encountered during this task are similar to thegeneral site hazards.
5.2.4 SUBTASK 4 - Wetlands Identification
This task involves evaluation of the soils, vegetation, and hydrology atfield chosen sampling locations. Hand auger borings to a maximum depth ofthree feet shall be performed at the sampling locations. The vegetationevaluation is primarily visual, but may involve some handling. The hazardsassociated with this task are similar to the general site hazards.
5.2.5 SUBTASK 5 - Sediment/Surface Water Investigation
This task involves collection of sediment and surface water samples fromstreams in the vicinity of the landfill. The hazards associated with thistask are similar to the general site hazards and the hazards that may beencountered during the Geologic/Hydrogeologic Investigation (Subtask 8).
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5.2.6 SUBTASK 6 - Ecological Assessment
This task is split into two phases. The first phase is a qualitative phase,that is descriptive in nature, and does not involve handling anyenvironmental media. In the second phase a limited number of ecological
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samples may be taken from the soils and sediments in both the landfill andthe adjacent lands. The hazards associated with Phase II field activitiesshall be evaluated after the RI/FS Work Plan has been revised to includePhase II.
5.2.7 SUBTASK 7 - Soils Investigation
This field activity involves collecting surface and subsurface soil samples.The surface soils shall be collected manually using a hand auger. A backhoeshall be used to explore the subsurface soils. These activities have thepotential for exposure to chemical and physical hazards.
Chemical Hazards - In addition to the chemical hazards mentioned in thegeneral site hazards, there is the possibility of encountering buriedchemical hazards during the subsurface exploration. Air monitoring willbe necessary to assess exposure levels and determine explosivity in theexcavation pit.
If hazardous waste streams are encountered during subsurface exploration,work shall stop and the SSO or designate shall reevaluate the hazardsof this task and determine if the current protection levels are adequate.The WAM and USEPA RPM shall also be notified of the findings.
Physical Hazards - In addition to the physical hazards mentioned in thegeneral site hazards, heavy equipment (i.e., backhoe) shall be used forthe subsurface evaluation. Hazards associated with heavy machineryinclude moving hazards and the potential for impairment of worker's
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hearing. Personnel should also be familiar with the type of machineryto be used during this task and its warning devices.
In order to minimize risks to personnel or interference with theoperator(s), all persons not directly involved with the heavy machineryoperations shall respect a 30-foot buffer around each piece or group ofoperating equipment. Also, a spotter shall be required to assist theoperator during the excavation. No test pitting shall be done withouta spotter. All personnel, including the spotter, shall not enter thetest pits.
This task involves several activities: sampling the ground-water monitoringwells, sampling the domestic water wells of the residents in the generalvicinity of Butz Landfill, test borings, packer tests, pump tests, and theinstallation of additional monitoring wells in the vicinity of ButzLandfill. The hazards associated with these activities are similar to thehazards associated with the Soils Investigation (Subtask 6).
Chemical Hazards; The primary safety concerns are the generation oforganic vapors and potentially contaminated dust during the drillingoperations and during handling of the potentially contamin^-d groundwater. The primary routes of exposure for both of these hazards areinhalation and skin absorption. Protective clothing should be worn toprovide a barrier between the skin and the contaminants. Contact withthe ground water and dust should be minimized and avoided where possible.Air monitoring shall be performed to assess exposure levels during each
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of these activities. Depending on the results of the air monitoring,upgrades from the initial protection level may be necessary.
Physical Hazards - Heavy machinery shall be utilized to install thewells, drill the test borings, and perform both the packer and pumptests. Hazards associated with heavy machinery include moving hazards,discussed in the general site hazards, and the potential for noisehazards. Hearing protection should be worn when there is the potentialfor noise hazards.
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6.0 PERSONNEL PROTECTIVE MEASURES
It shall be the responsibility of the Tetra Tech SSO to ensure that properprotective measures are implemented. It is the responsibility of allpersonnel to wear the proper PPE for the specific task being performed.The SSO shall have the authority to remove any personnel from the ButzLandfill site who repeatedly disregard these policies and do not adhere toprocedures set forth in this HSP.
6.1 LEVELS OF PROTECTION
The minimum level of protection for entrance onto the Butz Landfill siteis Level D. Level D protection shall be worn during all site activitiesthat do not require a higher level of protection. The PPE shall consistof the following:
LEVEL D
. Hard Hat• Safety Glasses• Hearing protection• Coveralls (either cloth or disposable). Nitrilated Butyl Rubber (NBR) Gloves• Steel Toe Safety Shoes• Rubber Boot Covers
Hard hats and steel-toe safety shoes are required on-site with all levelsof protection. The hearing protection must be worn when the potential fora noise hazard exists, for example; during use of heavy machinery and
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motorized pumps. The coveralls may be cloth or disposable depending onemployee preference. If liquids, surface water or qroundwater. are to behandling the protection level must be upgraded to Modified Level D. Theupgrade to Modified Level D shall consist of Polyethylene-coated Tyvekcoveralls or a full-length neoprene chemical apron over the coveralls (clothor disposable.
LEVEL C
An upgrade to Level C protection shall be made under the direction of theTetra Tech SSO or designate. Level C protection shall be worn during siteactivities that require respiratory protection in addition to the skinprotection provided by the Modified Level D PPE. The upgraded PPE shallconsist of the following:
* Full Face Air Purifying Respirator with combination [high efficiencyparticulate air filter (HEPA) and organic vapor protection] cartridge(grey and yellow stn'ipes).
• Duct tape at wrist and ankles.• Tyvek or Polyethylene-coated Tyvek Coveralls.
Decision criteria for the upgrade to Level C protection are:
• Sudden acute signs and symptoms of possible chemical exposure in anycm-site personnel (Table 6-1).
. Dust concentrations greater than 0.1 milligram per cubic meter(mg/rn .
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TABLE 6-1
SIGNS & SYMPTOMSOF POSSIBLE CHEMICAL EXPOSURE
Persistent Headache
Nausea and/or Vomitting
Stomach Pain
Dizzyness/Fainting
Strange Odor or Taste
Diarrhea
Diaphoresis
Shortness of Breath
Ringing in Ears
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• Organic vapor concentrations in the breathing zone greater than thesite's background level, but less than 5 parts per million (ppm) .
• Radiation concentrations greater than 1.0 milliroentgen equivalentin man per hour (mrem/hr) but less than 10 mrem/hr.
Note: The decision level for dust is based on the permissible exposureliait (PEL) for Arsenic.
LEVEL B
An upgrade to Level B protection shall be made under the direction of theTetra Tech SSO. If working conditions are such that Level C protection isinadequate, work in the Exclusion Zone shall stop and all personnel shallwithdraw from the Exclusion Zone. The situation shall then be reevaluatedby the Tetra Tech SSO and TM. If conditions are deemed safe enough toproceed, personnel may re-enter the Exclusion Zone with Level B protection.The upgraded PPE for Level B shall consist of the following:
• Saranex Coveralls (including hood)• Air Line Respirators (ALR) with a five minute escape pack or Self
Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA).
At least one person in the Contamination Reduction Zoua shall be dressedout in Level B protection and be available for rescue at all tines whilepersonnel are working in Level B in the Exclusion Zone.
Decision criteria for the upgrade to Level B are:
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• Sudden acute signs and symptoms of possible chemical exposure in anyon-site personnel in Level C PPE.
. Unknown organic vapor concentration greater than 5 ppm in thebreathing zone.
• Atmospheres with less than 19.5% Oxygen
Work shall also stop if air monitoring with a CGI yields greater than 25%of the lower explosive limit (LEL) of explosive gases during workactivities.
PPE safety equipment and monitoring instruments for the specific RI/FS fieldactivities are listed in Table 6-2. It is the responsibility of allpersonnel to wear the proper PPE and to use the safety equipment requiredfor the specific tasks to be performed. The SSO shall monitor the RI/FSfield activities to ensure compliance. Signs and symptoms of potentialchemical exposure are listed in Table 6-1. Any personnel experiencing anyof the signs and symptoms listed in Table 6-1 must report them immediatelyto the Tetra Tech SSO or designate.
6.2 MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
Environmental
Air monitoring shall be used to identify and quantify airborne levels ofhazardous substances and health hazards in order to determine theappropriate level of protection needed on site. Prior to the commencementof site activities; air monitoring shall be completed to determine ambientbackground conditions. Weather conditions, including temperature and wind
Hard hat* Full-face air purifying respiratorSafety glasses* (APR) combination cartridgesWork coveralls (grey and yellow stripes)Steel-toe safety shoes* Tyvek coverallsLatex rubber boot covers* NBR gloves - outerLeather gloves Latex gloves - innerHearing protection* - when the potential Duct tape at ankles and wristsfor a noise hazard exists
PIModified Level D Level B
Hard hat* Air-Line respirator (ALR) withSafety glasses* a 5-minute escape bottle ORTyvck coveralls Self-contained breathingSteel-toe safety shoes* apparatus (SCBA)Latex rubber boot covers* Saranex coverallsNBR gloves NBR gloves - outerHearing protection* - when the potential Latex gloves - innerfor a noise hazard exists Duct tape at ankles and wrists
SAFETY EQUIPMENT
First-aid kit (located in Tetra Tech vehicle or at the Support Zone)Fire extinguisher (located in Tetra Tech vehicle or at the Support Zone)Eye wash (located in Tetra Tech vehicle or at the Support Zone)Two-way radio communications or air horn
MONITORING INSTRUMENTS
OVA or PID - Establish background levelCGI - Establish background levelMini-RAM - Establish background levelRadmeter - Establish background level
Note: Prior to upgrading protection to Level B, work activities must stop immediately and notify the TetraTech SSO. Level B is not expected for this activity.
Hard hat* Full-nice air purifying respiratorSafety glasses* (APR) combination cartridgesWork coveralls (grey and yellow stripes)Steel-toe safety shoes* Tyvek coverallsLatex rubber boot covers* NBR gloves - outerLeather gloves Latex gloves - innerHearing protection* - when the potential Duct tape at ankles and wristsfor a noise hazard exists
or
Modified Level D Level BIHard hat* Air-Line respirator (ALR) withSafety glasses* a 5-minute escape bottle ORTyvek coveralls Self-contained breathingSteel-toe safety shoes* apparatus (SCBA)Latex rubber boot covers* Saranex coverallsNBR gloves NBR gloves - outerHearing protection* - when the potential Latex gloves - innerfor a noise hazard exists Duct tape at ankles and wrists
SAFETY EQUIPMENT
First-aid kit (located in Tetra Tech vehicle or at the Support Zone)Fire extinguisher (located in Tetra Tech vehicle or at the Support Zone)Eye wash (located in Tetra Tech vehicle or at the Support Zone)Two-way radio communications or air horn
MONITORING INSTRUMENTS
OVA or PID - Establish background level and monitor hourly in breathing zoneCGI - Establish background levelMini-RAM - Establish background level and monitor hourly in breathing zoneRadmeter - Establish background level
Note: Prior to upgrading protection to Level B, work activities must stop immediately and notify the TetraTech SSO. Level B is not expected for this activity.
Hard hat* Full-face air purifying respiratorSafety glasses* (APR) combination cartridgesWork coveralls (grey and yellow stripes)Steel-toe safety shoes* Tyvek coverallsLatex rubber boot covers* NBR gloves - outerNBR gloves Latex gloves - innerHearing protection* - when the potential Duct tape at ankles and wristsfor a noise hazard exists
or
Modified Level D Level B
Hard hat* Air-Line respirator (ALR) withSafety glasses* a 5-minute escape bottle ORTyvek coveralls Self-contained breathingSteel-toe safety shoes* apparatus (SCBA)Latex rubber boot covers* Saranex coverallsNBR gloves NBR gloves - outerHearing protection* - when the potential Latex gloves - innerfor a noise hazard exists Duct tape at ankles and wrists
SAFETY EQUIPMENT
First-aid kit (located in Tetra Tech vehicle or at the Support Zone)Fire extinguisher (located in Tetra Tech vehicle or at the Support Zone)Eye wash (located in Tetra Tech vehicle or at the Support Zone)Two-way radio communications or air horn
MONITORING INSTRUMENTS
OVA or PID - Establish background level and monitor hourly in breathing zoneCGI - Establish background levelMini-RAM - Establish background level and monitor hourly in breathing zoneRadmeter - Establish background level
Note: Prior to upgrading protection to Level B, work activities must stop immediately and notify the TetraTech SSO. Level B is not expected for this activity.
•These must be worn for all levels of protection.
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PERSONAL PROTECTION EQUIPMENT,SAFETY EQUIPMENT AND MONITORING INSTRUMENTS
Hard hat* Full-face APR withSafety glasses* combination cartridgesPolycoated Tyvek coveralls (grey and yellow stripes)Steel-toe safety shoes* Polycoated Tyvek coverallsLatex rubber boot covers* Duct tape at ankles and wristsNBR gloves - outer NBR gloves - outerLatex gloves - inner Latex gloves - innerHearing protection* - when the potential Latex rubber boot covers
for a noise hazard exists
Level B
Air-Line respirator (ALR) witha S-minute escape bottle OR
Self-contained breathingapparatus (SCBA)
Saranex coverallsLatex rubber boot coversNBR gloves - outerLatex gloves - innerDuct tape at ankles and wrists
SAFETY EQUIPMENT
First-aid kit (located in Tetra Tech vehicle or at the Support Zone)Fire extinguisher (located in Tetra Tech vehicle or at the Support Zone)Eye wash (located in Tetra Tech vehicle or at the Support Zone)Two-way radio communications or air horn
MONITORING INSTRUMENTS
OVA or PID • Establish background level and periodically monitor in breathing zone
Note: Prior to upgrading protection to Level B, work activities must stop and immediately notify TetraTechSSO. Level B is not expected for this activity.
must be worn during all levels of protection.
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TABLE 6-2
PERSONAL PROTECTION EQUIPMENT,SAFETY EQUIPMENT AND MONITORING INSTRUMENTS
Hard hat* Full-face APR withSafety glasses* combination cartridgesPolycoated Tyvek coveralls (grey and yellow stripes)Steel-toe safety shoes* Polycoated Tyvek coverallsLatex rubber boot covers* Duct tape at ankles and wristsNBR gloves - outer NBR gloves - outerLatex gloves - inner Vinyl gloves - innerHearing protection* - when the potential Latex rubber boot coversfor a noise hazard exists
Level B
Air-Luie respirator (ALR) witha S-minnte escape bottle OR
Self-contained breathingapparatus (SCBA)
Saranex coverallsNBR gloves - outerVinyl gloves - innerDuct tape at ankles and wrists
SAFETY EQUIPMENT
First-aid kit (located in Tetra Tech vehicle or at the Support Zone)Fire extinguisher (located in Tetra Tech vehicle or at the Support Zone)Eye wash (located in Tetra Tech vehicle or at the Support Zone)Two-way radio communications or air horn
MONITORING INSTRUMENTS
OVA or PID - Establish background level and periodically monitor in breathing zone
Note: Prior to upgrading protection to Level B, work activities must stop immediately and notify the TetraTechSSO. Level B is not expected ifor this activity
•These must be worn for all levels of protection.
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TABLE 6-2
PERSONAL PROTECTION EQUIPMENT,SAFETY EQUIPMENT AND MONITORING INSTRUMENTS
Hard hat* Full-fece APR withSafety glasses* combination cartridgesPolycoated Tyvek coveralls (grey and yellow stripes)Steel-toe safety shoes* Polycoated Tyvek CoverallsLatex rubber boot covers* Duct tape at ankles and wristsNBR gloves - outer NBR gloves - outerLatex gloves - inner Latex gloves - innerHearing protection* - when the potential
for a noise hazard exists
LevelB
Air-Line respirator (ALR) witha 5-minute escape bottle OR
Self-contained breathingapparatus (SCBA)
Saranex coverallsNBR gloves - outerLatex gloves - innerDuct tape at ankles and wrists
SAFETY EQUIPMENT
First-aid kit (located in Tetra Tech vehicle or at the Support Zone)Fire extinguisher (located in Tetra Tech vehicle or at the Support Zone)Eye wash (located in Tetra Tech vehicle or at the Support Zone)Two-way radio communications or air horn
jttONITORING INSTRUMENTS
OVA or PID - Establish background level and monitor hourly in breathing zoneMini-RAM - Establish background level and monitor hourly in breathing zone
Note: Prior to upgrading protection to Level B, work activities most stop and immediately notify TetraTech SSO. Level B is not expected for this activity.
__ *These must be worn daring all levels of protection.
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TABLE 6-2
PERSONAL PROTECTION EQUIPMENT,SAFETY EQUIPMENT AND MONITORING INSTRUMENTS
Hard hat* Full-face APR withSafety glasses* combination cartridgesPolycoated Tyvek coveralls (grey and yellow stripes)Steel-toe safety shoes* Polycoated Tyvek CoverallsLatex rubber boot covers* Duct tape at ankles and wristsNBR gloves - outer NBR gloves - outerLatex gloves - inner Latex gloves - innerHearing protection* - when the potential
for a noise hazard exists
Level B
Air-Line respirator (ALR) witha 5-minute escape bottle OR
Self-contained breathingapparatus (SCBA)
Saranex coverallsNBR gloves - outerLatex gloves - innerDuct tape at ankles and wrists
SAFETY EQUIPMENT
First-aid kit (located in Tetra Tech vehicle or at the Support Zone)Fire extinguisher (located in Tetra Tech vehicle or at the Support Zone)Eye wash (located in Tetra Tech vehicle or at the Support Zone)Two-way radio communications or air horn
MONITORING INSTRUMENTS
OVA or PID - Establish background level and monitor hourly in breathing zoneMini-RAM - Establish background level and monitor hourly in breathing zone
Note: Prior to upgrading protection to Level B, work activities must stop and immediately notify TetraTech SSO. Level B is not expected for this activity.
•These must be worn daring all levels of protection.
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direction, shall also be monitored as part of the background conditions.
Prior to the initial site entry, a radiation detector shall be used todetermine the presence, if any, of airborne radioactive contaminants.Screening for the presence of radioactive materials prior to the initialsite entry is a Tetra Tech SOP. A photoionization detector (PID) or anorganic vapor analyzer (OVA) shall be used to determine the ambientbackground concentrations (if any) of organic vapors. A real-time aerosolmonitor (mini-RAM) shall be used to determine ambient background dustconcentrations (if any).
The weather conditions along with the results from the PID or OVA and themini-RAM shall be recorded in a field notebook. Monitoring requirementsfor specific RI/FS field activities are listed in Table 6-2. Table 6-3summarizes the decision criteria to upgrade PPE based on the environmentalmonitoring results.
During RI field activities, periodic air monitoring in the breathing zoneshall be done to assess exposure levels. The frequency of the monitoringdepends on the results. The maximum time interval is one hour. If readingsindicate above background levels, the time interval is decreased to amaximum of 30 minutes. Continuous monitoring in the breathing zone mustbe do, .. ,f Level B protection is being used.
Specific operating and calibration requirements for the instruments to beutilized at the Butz Landfill site are summarized in the Butz Landfill siteField Sampling Plan (FSP).
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TABLE 6-3DECISION CRITERIA FOR UPGRADING OF
PPE OR WORK STOPPAGEBASED ON ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING RESULTS
Explosive Combustible Gas >20% LEL Stop WorkAtmosphere Indicator
Oxygen Combustible Gas < 19.5% Level B2Concentra- Indicatortion
Notes:1. Continuous readings in the breathing zone.2. Before upgrading to Level B, all work shall stop and the SSO must be notified. Work cannot
proceed in Level B without the SSO's prior approval.3. The decision level is based on the PEL of Arsenic.4. The SSO should record the TWA at the end of the day and also the SA at the end of each
shift by pressing either the TWA or the SA key which will display the aerosol conentration.(ARCS personnel should also note the start and end time of each working shift.)
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Personnel
During all field activities, personnel shall be monitored by the Tetra TechSSO or designate for fatigue and thermal exposure. The Tetra Tech SSO ordesignate shall monitor for heat and cold stress following the AmericanConference of Govermental Hygeinists (ACGIH) guidelines. When the ambienttemperatures are above 80°C monitoring for Heat Stress shall be initiated.If deemed necessary by the SSO or designate, work-rest regimens shall beemployed. At temperatures below 60°C monitoring for Cold Stress shall beinitiated and guidelines, as recommended by ACGIH, shall be employed.
6.3 DECONTAMINATION
Decontamination of personnel and equipment shall take place in separatedecontamination (decon) pads located in the Contamination Reduction Zone.Each pad shall be constructed of plywood and polyethylene plastic and shallbe designed in a manner to contain the rinseate residuals. A submersiblepump will pump the rinseate from the decon pad into 55-gallon drums.
Personnel
All personnel must undergo decontamination prior to leaving the site.Personnel sceontamination sequences for the different levels of PPE aredepicted in flow charts (Figure 6-1). If non-disposable clothing is usedfor Level D activities, it must be removed in the Decontamination ReductionZone. All personnel must wash their hands with soap and water prior toeach entry back into the Support Zone. All personnel should also showerand wash their hair as soon as possible after leaving the site.
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Equipment
All equipment and monitoring instruments shall undergo the EquipmentDecontamination Sequence (Figure 6-2) prior to leaving the site. The typeof decontamination solution to be used is dependent on the type of chemicalhazards and the equipment or instruments to be cleaned. The decontaminationsolution for this site is water with an Alconox-type detergent. Thedecontamination solution shall be changed daily (at a minimum). No methanolrinse shall be used on the air monitoring instruments or respirators.
Reusable PPE, such as respirators, chemical resistent overboots, glovesshall also undergo the equipment decontamination sequence. Reusable clothcoveralls shall be individually bagged and tagged and then taken to laundryfacilities off -site to be cleaned. Heavy equipment, such as the drill rigsand the backhoe, shall be decontaminated with a steam cleaner.
Personnel involved in equipment decontamination must wear the appropriatePPE (Table 6-4) during decontamination procedures.
6.4 RESIDUALS MANAGEMENT
All residual sampling media and decontamination rinseate shall be handled£& hazardous waste. All residual sampling media shall remain in theExclusion Zone. All rinseate from the decontamination of personnel andequipment shall be collected and placed in labeled 55-gallon drums. Alldisposable PPE shall double bagged, tagged, and placed in a 55-gallon drum.All 55-gallon drums shall be clearly labelled and stored in a secure areaon site, awaiting future disposal.
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TABLE 6-4
PERSONAL PROTECTION EQUIPMENT,SAFETY EQUIPMENT, AND MONITORING INSTRUMENTS
Hard hat* Full-face APR withSafety glasses* combination cartridgesPolycoated Tyvek coveralls (grey and yellow stripes)Steel-toe safety shoes* Polycoated Tyvek coverallsLatex rubber boot covers* Duct tape at ankles and wristsNBR gloves - outer NBR gloves - outerLatex gloves - inner Latex gloves - innerHearing protection* - when the potential
for a noise hazard exists
Level B
Air-Line respirator (ALR) witha 5-minnte escape bottle OR
Self-contained breathingapparatus (SCBA)
Saranex coverallsNBR gloves - outerLatex gloves - innerDuct tape at ankles and wrists
SAFETY EQUIPMENT
First-aid kit (located in Tetra Tech vehicle or at the Support Zone)Fire extinguisher (located in Tetra Tech vehicle or at the Support Zone)Eye wash (located in Tetra Tech vehicle or at the Support Zone)Two-way radio communications or air horn
MONITORING liNSTRifMENTS
OVA or PID - Establish background level and periodically monitor in breathing zone
Note: Prior to upgrading protection to Level B, work activities must stop and immediately notify Tetra TechSSO. Level B is not expected for this activity.
These most be worn dining all levels of protection.
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7.0 TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
All Tetra Tech employees, the subcontractors and any observers on-site shallbe made aware of the potential hazards at the Butz Landfill site. All fieldpersonnel will have received 40 hours of training in accordance with 29 CFR1910.120. Training includes the following topics: site safety plans; safework practices; nature of anticipated hazards; handling emergencies andself-rescue; rules and regulations for vehicle use; safe use of fieldequipment; handling, storage, and transportation of hazardous materials;employees rights and responsibilities; use, care, and limitations ofpersonal protective clothing and equipment; and safe sampling techniques.In addition, all Tetra Tech employees have been properly trained in the useof air-purifying respirators (APR), self-contained breathing apparatus(SCBA), air line respirators (ALR), as well as training in respiratorcapabilities, limitations, and maintenance. As required under 29 CFR1910.134, all personnel have been qualitatively fit-tested prior to wearinga respirator. The TM and SSO are trained in the proper selection ofrespiratory protection, protective clothing, fit-testing procedures, airmonitoring techniques, confined space entry, hazard recognition andevaluation, and exposure symptoms for the contaminants of concern.
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8.0 MEDICAL MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
In accordance with the Tetra Tech Corporate Health and Safety Program and29 CFR 1910.120 (f), all employees who may be exposed to hazardous materialsin the course of their work are required to participate in the CorporateMedical Monitoring Program. Prior to working at the Butz Landfill site,all employees must receive a baseline medical examination. All employeesmust also be certified as medically capable of working with a respirator.If an employee suspects exposure, additional medical monitoring will beavailable and the employee must complete a Tetra Tech EmployeeExposure/Injury Incident Report. All employees participating in thisproject will be required to complete Tetra Tech Monthly Exposure/InjuryReports and to undergo annual follow-up medical examinations.
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APPENDIX A
HEALTH AND SAFETY CHEMICAL FACT SHEETS
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: Acetylene Dichloride or Trans4,2-DichloroethyleneHEALTH HAZARD AT THIS SITE:Moderate during intrusive sampling activities due to concentrations in the groundwater; Lowduring other activities due to cap on landfill. This compound can be detected using a PIDwith an ionization energy of 9.7 e.v.ROUTE OF ENTRY:Inhalation, Ingestion, and Direct Contact. Compound is heavier than water & slightly soluble.Vapor is heavier than airSYMPTOMS OF OVEREXPOSURE:Acetylene Dichloride can cause mucuous membrane irritation, CNS depression, nausea,dizziness, and drownsiness.
FIRST AID:Eye contact - Irrigate immediately for fifteen (15) minutes.Skin contact - Remove saturated clothing; wash with soap and water promptly.Inhalation - Remove to fresh air; provide artificial respiration if necessary.Ingestion - Seek medical attention immediately.
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH STANDARDS:TLV= 200 ppm or 790 mg/m3. IDLH= 4000 ppm. Odor Threshold= 0.1 ppm.
; ArsenicHEALTH HAZARD AT THIS SITE:Moderate during intrusive sampling activities due to presence in the groundwater and underwindy or dusty conditions. Low during other activities and when the ground is hard and nodust is generated.ROUTE OF ENTRY:Inhalation, Ingestion, Skin Absorption, and Direct Contact. Arsenic is heavier than water andgenerally insoluble.SYMPTOMS OF OVEREXPOSURE:ARSENIC IS A HUMAN CARCINOGEN, A SUSPECTED MUTAGEN, AND ANEXPERIMENTAL TERATOGEN. Symptoms include coughing, irritation of the mucousmembranes, nausea, weakness, skin sensitization, contact dermatitis, inflammation of the eyeand eyelid, and skin cancer.FIRST AID:Eye contact • Irrigate immediately for fifteen (15) minutes.Skin contact - Remove saturated clothing; wash with soap and water promptly.Inhalation - Remove to fresh air; provide artificial respiration if required; and seek medicalattention immediately.Ingestion • Seek medical attention immediately.OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH STANDARDS:PEL= 0.01 mg/m3. TLV= 0.2 mg/m3
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HAZARD: BariumHEALTH HAZARD AT THIS SITE:Moderate during intrusive sampling activities due to presence in the groundwater; Low duringother activities.
ROUTE OF ENTRY:Inhalation, Ingcstion, and Direct Contact. Barium is heavier than water and may be slightlysoluble depending on its form.SYMPTOMS OFOVEREXPOSURE:Symptoms include irritation of the mucuous membranes, gastrointestinal distress, slow pulserate, dizziness, muscle spasms, and skin burns.
FIRST AID:Eye contact - Irrigate immediately tor fifteen (15) minutes.Skin contact - Remove saturated clothing; wash with soap and water promptly.Inhalation - Remove to fresh air; provide artificial respiration if necessary.Ingcstion - Seek medical attention immediately.
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH STANDARDS:TLV= 0.5 mg/m3. IDLH= 250 mg/m3.
HAZARD: 1,1-Dichloroethane or Ethylidene ChlorideHEALTH HAZARD AT THIS SITE:Low based on concentrations found in the groundwater.
ROUTE OF ENTRY:Inhalation, Ingestion, and Direct Contact. Dichloroethane is heavier than water and virtuallyinsoluble. The vapors are heavier than air.SYMPTOMS OF OVEREXPOSURE:1,1-DICIILOROETHANE IS AN EXPERIMENTAL TERATOGEN.Depresses the central nervous system, irritates the eyes and skin, and causes nausea,drowsiness, and dizziness.
FIRST AID:Eye contact - Irrigate immediately for fift jn \1£> minutes.Skin contact - Remove saturated clothing; wash with soap and water promptly.Inhalation - Remove to fresh air; provide artificial respiration if necessary.Ingestion - Seek medical attention immediately.
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH STANDARDS:PEL= 100 ppm or 400 mg/m3. TLV= 810 mg/m3 or 200 ppm. IDLH= 4000 ppm.
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Lead.TH HAZARD AT THIS SITE:
Low due to the concentrations currently known to be present.
ROUTE OF ENTRY:Inhalation, Ingestion or Direct Contact. Lead is heavier than water and generally insoluble.
SYMPTOMS OF OVEREXPOSURE:LEAD IS A SUSPECTED CARCINOGEN AND AN EXPERIMENTAL MUTAGEN. Symptomsinclude fatigue, sleep disturbances, aching bones and muscles, headaches, abdominal 'decreased appetite, flu-like symptoms, constipation, and metallic taste.
FIRST AID:Eye contact - Irrigate immediately for fifteen (15) minutes.Skin contact - Remove saturated clothing; wash with soap and water promptly.Inhalation - Remove to fresh air; provide artificial respiration if necessary.Ingestion - Induce vomiting by administering large volumes of water. Seek medicalattention.OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH STANDARDS:PEL= 0.05 mg/m3. TLV= 0.15 mg/m3.
: NoiseHEALTH HAZARD AT THIS SITE:Moderate when exposed to operations generating high sound pressure levels such as can befound in drilling operations.
ROUTE OF ENTRY:Direct contact.
SYMPTOMS OF OVEREXPOSURE:Exposure causes stress, tensing of muscles, temporary or permanent hearing loss.
FIRST AID:Wear appropriate hearing protections. Remove from noise source.Note - the Permissible Exposure Limit varies with the sound'level and with the time ofexposure.
HAZARD: Polynuclear Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAH) also (PNA)HEALTH HAZARD AT THIS SITE:Low to medium due to anticipated concentrations and contact. May be high under windy ordusty conditions.
ROUTE OF ENTRY:Inhalation, and Direct Contact.
SYMPTOMS OF OVEREXPOSURE:PAH ARE HUMAN CARCINOGENS, SUSPECTED MUTAGENS, AND EXPERIMENTALTERATOGENS. Direct contact should be avoided. Symptoms include dermatitis andbronchitis.
FIRST AID:Eye contact - Irrigate immediately for fifteen (15) minutes.Skin contact - Remove saturated clothing; wash with soap and water promptly.Inhalation - Remove to fresh air; provide artificial respiration if necessary.Ingestion - Seek medical attention immediately.
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH STANDARDS:TLV= 0.2 milligrams per cubic meter (mg/m3) as polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons.
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HAZARD: Tetrachlorocthylcne or Perchloroethylene (PCE)HEALTH HAZARD AT THIS SITE:Low due to the known concentrations at the site. PCE can be be detected by a PID with anionization energy greater than 9.4 e.v.
ROUTE OF ENTRY:Inhalation, Ingestion, Skin Absorption, and Direct Contact. PCE is heavier than water andslightly soluble. The vapors are heavier than air.SYMPTOMS OF OVEREXPOSURE:TETRACHLOROETHYLENE IS A SUSPECTED CARCINOGEN AND A SUSPECTEDMUTAGEN. Symptoms include mucuous membrane irritation, nausea, headache, dizziness,and vertigo. PCE CAN BE ABSORBED THROUGH THE INTACT SKIN. Direct Contactshould be avoided.FIRST AID:Eye contact - Irrigate immediately for fifteen (15) minutes.Skin contact - Remove saturated clothing; wash with soap and water immediately.Inhalation - Remove to fresh air; provide artificial respiration if necessary.Ingestion - Seek medical attention immediately.
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH STANDARDS:PEL= 25 ppm or 170 mg/m3. TLV= 50 ppm or 335 mg/m3. IDLH= 500 ppm.Odor Threshold= 50 ppm.
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Moderate during intrusive sampling activities due to concentrations in the groundwater. TCEcan be detected using a PID with an ionization energy of 9.5 e.v.
ROUTE OF ENTRY:Inhalation, Ingestion, and Direct Contact. TCE is heavier than water & slightly soluble. Thevapors are heavier than air.SYMPTOMS OF OVEREXPOSURE:TRICHLOROETHYLENE IS AN EXPERIMENTAL CARCINOGEN, A SUSPECTEDMUTAGEN, AND AN EXPERIMENTAL TERATOGEN. Symptoms include headache, vertigo,visual distortion, nausea, mucuous membrane irritation, and dermatitis.
FIRST AID:Eye contact - Irrigate immediately for fifteen (15) minutes.Skin contact • Remove saturated clothing; wash with soap and water promptly.Inhalation - Remove to fresh air; provide artificial respiration if necessary.Ingestion - Seek medical attention immediately.
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH STANDARDS:TLV= 50 ppm or 270 mg/m3. IDLH= 1000 ppm. Odor Thresholds 50 ppm.
Vinyl ChlorideHEALTH HAZARD AT THIS SITE:Low due to known concentrations at the site. Vinyl Chloride can be detected using a PID withan ionization energy of 10.0 e.v.
ROUTE OF ENTRY:Inhalation and Direct Contact. Vinyl Chloride is lighter than water and slightly soluble. Thevapors are heavier than air.SYMPTOMS OF OVEREXPOSURE:VINYL CHLORIDE IS A CONFIRMED HUMAN CARCINOGEN. Symptoms includeweakness, nausea, abdominal pain, lightheadness, irritation of the skin and eyes, anddizziness.
FIRST AID:Eye contact • Irrigate immediately for fifteen (15) minutes.Skin contact • Remove saturated clothing; wash with soap and water promptly.Inhalation - Remove to fresh air; provide artificial respiration if necessary.
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH STANDARDS:PEL= 0.5 ppm. TLV= 5 ppm or 10 mg/m3. Odor Thresholds 260 ppm.
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ROUTE OF ENTRY:Inhalation, Ingestion, and Direct Contact,, Vinylidene Chloride is virtually insoluble andheavier than water.SYMPTOMS OF OVEREXPOSURE:VINYLIDENE CHLORIDE IS A SUSPECTED HUMAN CARCINOGEN AND EXPERIMENTALMUTAGEN. Symptoms include mucuous; membrane irritation, skin irritation, drowsiness,CNS depression, and narcotic-like effects.
FIRST AID:Eye contact - Irrigate immediately for fifteen (15) minutes.Skin contact » Remove saturated clothing; wash with soap and water promptly.Inhalation - Remove to fresh air; provide artificial respiration if necessary.Ingestion - Seek medical attention immediately.
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH STANDARDS:PEL= 1 ppm or 4 mg/m3. TLV= 5 ppm or 20 mg/m3. Odor Thresholds 200 ppm.
HAZARD: Zinc
HEALTH HAZARD AT THIS SITE:Low when no dust is generated due to the known concentrations on site.
ROUTE OF ENTRY:Inhalation and Ingestion. Zinc is heavier than water and is insoluble.
SYMPTOMS OF OVEREXPOSURE:Leaves a sweet metal taste, dry throat, cough, chills and fever, tight chest, headaches,shortness of breath, wheezing or any sound in the lungs which should not be there, lowpulmonary function, blurred vision, back pain, nausea, mucuous membrane irritation, andfatigue. THE SYMPTOMS CAN BE DELAYED.FERSTA1D:Eye contact - Irrigate immediately for fifteen (15) minutes.Skin contact - Remove saturated clothing; wash with soap and water promptly.Inhalation - Remove to fresh air; provide artificial respiration if necessary.Ingestion - Induce vomiting by administering large volumes of water. Seek medicalattention.OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH STANDARDS:TLV= 5.0 mg/m3 for fumes and 10.0 mg/m3 for dusts (as zinc oxide dust).
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CONTINGENCY PLAN
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
ALTERNATIVE REMEDIAL CONTRACTING STRATEGY (ARCS)
REGION III
CONTRACT I68-W8-0092WORK ASSIGNMENT #92-04-3LQ6
CONTINGENCY PLAN
SEPTEMBER 4, 1990
FOR
REMEDIAL INVESTIGATION/FEASIBILITY STUDY
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1.0 INTRODUCTION B-l
1.1 PURPOSE B-l1.2 PRE-PLANNING B-l
2.0 SITE CONTROL B-2
2.1 ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES B-22.2 RECOGNITION AND ALERT B-62.3 EVACUATION PROCEDURES B-6
TABLE 2-1 MEDICAL BACKGROUND INFORMATION SHEET B-5
FIGURE 3-1 ROUTE TO HOSPITAL B-9
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1.0 INTRODUCTION
1.1 PURPOSE
The purpose of this contingency plan is to provide Tetra Tech personnel andtheir subcontractors with procedures to be employed during emergencies thatmay occur while working at the Butz Landfill. The plan is designed to meetthe requirements of 29 CFR 1910.120.
This plan shall be reviewed and updated, as needed, to reflect anysignificant changes on site that will effect this contingency plan.
1.2 PRE-PLANNING
Tetra Tech has developed written procedures for medical and environmentalemergencies that may potentially occur at the Butz Landfill. Theseprocedures are based on the information obtained from previous siteinvestigations, the site's location, and planned activities. These include:
• Injuries and/or illness• Severe weather• Fires and/or explosions. Spi11s
At the start of each work day, the Tetra Tech Site Safety Officer (SSO)and/or the Remedial Investigation Task Manager (TM) shall hold a brief
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safety meeting with all personnel to be working on site. During thismeeting the following shall be discussed:
• Uphill and upwind locations from the designated work area;• The evacuation routes available;• The rendezvous point to be used in the event of an emergency;. Alternate personnel to function as the SSO or TM, if necessary;• Locations of the nearest fire suppression and spill containment
equipment; and• Any specific concerns of any personnel working on site.
2.0 SITE CONTROL
2.1 ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
It is the responsibility of all Tetra Tech personnel and theirsubcontractors to work safely and to follow the procedures set forth in theTetra Tech HSP. In the event of an emergency the following persons willbe responsible for:
The Work Assignment Manager (WAH);
• Managing and coordinating project activities and personnel;• Notifying the Remedial Project Manager (RPM) of the emergency;• providing an interface with the RPM and Tetra Tech project team
members; and• public relations and comments.
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The Remedial Task Manager (TM);
• Assisting with first aid, if possible;• Prevention of further injury and/or contamination of personnel;• Communicating the incident to the WAM and maintaining those
communications;• Accounting for all Tetra Tech personnel, their subcontractors, and
any observers;• Directing emergency response personnel to the scene and assisting with
their needs;
• Informing the emergency response personnel of the extent ofcontamination and illnesses and/or injuries present;
• Ensuring that emergency response personnel don the proper PPE priorto entry into the Exclusion Zone;
. Site control; and
. Communication with off-site personnel and the public.
In the event that the TM is sick or injured, the SSO will assume the TMresponsibilities and appoint another person to the SSO responsibilities.
The Site Safety Officer (SSO);
• Rescue of personnel, if necessary;• Emergency decontamination and first aid;• Prevention of further injury and/or contamination of personnel;• Communication of the incident to the TM;• Assist emergency response personnel with treatment and transport of
sick/injured;
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. Providing Medical Background Information of the sick/injured toemergency medical responders; and „
. Accompanying sick/injured personnel to hospital, if necessary;
In the event that the SSO is sick or injured, the TM will assume the SSOresponsibilities and appoint another person for the TM responsibilities.
In the event that both the TM or SSO are sick or injured, a designate(previously chosen) will assume the TM responsibilities and appoint a personto handle the SSO responsibilities.
All Personnel, including Subcontractors and Observers shall be responsiblefor:
• Providing a completed Medical Background Information Sheet (Table 2-1)to the SSO prior to site entry;
• Knowing which direction is uphill and upwind (as predetermined by theTetra Tech SSO or designate) at all times while on site;
• Knowing the exit location and evacuation route for the location on-site where you are working;
• Knowing the preplanned Tetra Tech evacuation rendezvous point andgoing there in the event of an emergency;
. Decontaminating themselves to the fullest extent possible beforeleaving the Exclusion Zone and entering the Support Zone;
• Preventing spread of further contamination by leaving all contaminatedPPE, double bagged and tagged, in an isolated area at the evacuationlocation; and
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TABLE 2-1
MEDICAL BACKGROUND INFORMATION SHEET
NOTE: This information must be completed and given to the Tetra Tech SSO prior to site entry.
DATE OF SOCIAL BLOODBIRTH: ________ SECURITY NO: ________ TYPE:
PERSON(S) TO NOTIFY IN CASE OF EMERGENCY:
MEDICATIONS TAKEN ON A REGULAR BASIS:
LIST ANY FOOD, DRUG, OR INSECT ALLERGIES:
LIST ANY CHRONIC MEDICAL PROBLEMS:
NOTE: All medical information is kept strictly confidential and is only revealed to Emergency MedicalPersonnel for medical reasons only.
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. By helping the emergency responders don the proper PPE prior to entryinto the Exclusion Zone.
2.2 RECOGNITION AND ALERT
An emergency is an unplanned event that threatens the safety of anypersonnel. All personnel (including subcontractors) must report anyemergencies to the Tetra Tech SSO and/or the TM immediately. Either theTM or SSO shall initiate the emergency response action. The TM or designateshall have the capability to contact local emergency response personnel fromthe Support Zone at all times and shall be responsible for contacting theMonroe County Control Center during an emergency.
2.3 EVACUATION PROCEDURES
Evacuation routes shall be established by work area locations at the ButzLandfill by SSO. Each work location shall have two exit points. Evacuationnotification shall be A CONTINUOUS BLAST ON AN AIR HORN, VEHICLE HORN ORDIRECT VERBAL COMMUNICATION.
In the event that an evacuation is necessary, all personnel are to:
• Escape to pre-planned rendezvous point;• Decontaminate to the maximum extent possible; and. Stay uphill and upwind at all times;
All personnel will immediately evacuate the site by the most expeditiousmethod and meet 500 feet upwind. The SSO will account for all personnel
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while the TM arranges the notification of any responding agencies andthe WAM of his actions.
After notifying the appropriate parties, the TM will advise the firstarriving Emergency Responders as to whether an evacuation of area residentsis necessary and would be effective. If no local authority is available,the TM will assess the urgency of the situation and notify area residentsof that assessment. Under no circumstances will the TM compel or coercean evacuation of any individual, other than Tetra Tech personnel and theirsubcontractors.
Naturally, under some circumstances (not anticipated at this site), theactions necessary to protect personnel and the community may have to beimplemented by the TM or SSO without prior consultation to the USEPA RPM.In those life-threatening cases, the WAM will act, according to bestjudgment, as rapidly as possible and will advise the RPM as soon as possibleof the actions taken. The RPM should be notified concurrently with anyaction, if at all possible.
3.0 MEDICAL EMERGENCIES
Any person(s) who becomes ill or injured during work activities must informthe SSO and/or TM, regardless of the severity of the illness or injury.Unless the area is immediately dangerous to life and health (IDLH) and/orthe injury/illness is life threatening, the victim(s) shall bedecontaminated to the maximum extent possible prior to entering the SupportZone. If the medical emergency is severe enough, the SSO shall order acessation of work.
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In the event that a cessation of work is ordered for a medical emergency,all personnel should:
• Assist SSO, if requested, in decontaminating victim and/oradministering first aid;
• Leave the Exclusion Zone and undergo decontamination prior to enteringthe Support Zone; and
• Help the emergency medical responders don the proper PPE prior toentry into the Exclusion Zone.
First Aid should be administered to the victim(s) while waiting for theemergency medical services to arrive.
If the medical emergency is not severe, the SSO or designate shall use theattached map (Figure 3-1) and drive the victim(s) to the nearest hospital(Pocono Medical Center). The Tetra Tech SSO or designate shall provide thehospital personnel with the victim(s)1 medical background information(Table 2-1) and information about site contamination. Maps showing thelocation of the hospital are also located in the Support Zone and in thedecontamination area.
Any vehicle and its occupants that are used to transport contaminatedpersonnel to the hospital shall undergo decontamination.
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The medical equipment locations on-site are:• First-Aid Kits: Support Zone and/or Tetra Tech Vehicles• Eye-Wash Station: Decontamination Line• Safety Shower: Decontamination Line
4.0 ENVIRONMENTAL EMERGENCIES
4.1 WEATHER
Sudden, unexpected weather can threaten the safety of personnel or may causean uncontrolled release of contaminants.
The following weather conditions shall require cessation of work:
. Poor visibility;• Precipitation severe enough to threaten the release of potentially
contaminated soils;* Thunder and/or lightning;. Winds in excess of 40 miles per hour (mph); and• Severe weather conditions as determined by TM;
In the event that severe weather causes operations to be ceased, allpersonnel are to:
. Cover work/excavation area to prevent wind and rain erosion;
. Stop use of heavy equipment;
. Undergo decontamination prior to entering Support Zone; and• Seek shelter in the pre-planned designated area. ^^
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4.2 FIRES AND/OR EXPLOSIONS
Probable locations for fires at the Butz Landfill are the on-site refuelingarea and in the excavated pits (Subtask 6) if flammable/explosive hazardouswaste streams are encountered.Refueling operations could produce flammable vapors in their immediatevicinity. During on-site refueling, all ignition sources within 50 feetwill be secured or removed, and a fire extinguisher will be readilyavailable. If a fuel transfer of 250 gallons or more is contemplated, thetanks will be bonded together and both vehicles will be grounded to separategrounds.
In the excavated pits, fire may result because of an unexpected releaseflammable or explosive materials. If this does occur, the heavy equipmentoperator should IMMEDIATELY backfill the excavated pit and all personnelshould withdraw (uphill and upwind) from the work area and undergodecontamination. The SSO and the TM shall then evaluate the situation anddetermine what immediate actions are necessary.
In the event of any fire or explosion, the Monroe County Control Centershould be notified immediately. The Monroe County Control Center willdispatch the closest available fire department and ambulance. Alerting theMonroe County Control Center shall be the responsibility of the Tetra TechSSO and/or TM. After the Control Center has been contacted, the TM shallcontact the Tetra Tech WAM.
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The TH and/or SSO shall determine the extent of the fire, and determine ifit can be extinguished with the available resources on site.
If the situation warrants that it is safe to do so, site personnel, underthe direction of the TH or designate, may:
• Use fire fighting equipment available on site to extinguish fire; and• Remove or isolate flammable or other hazardous materials which may
contribute to the fire.
The TM or designate shall then coordinate and manage fire suppressionefforts until the fire department arrives. Concurrently, the SSO ordesignate shall coordinate the evacuation of any injured or non-essentialpersonnel from the site following the evacuation procedures listed inSection 2.4. The SSO shall also establish an emergency aid station, ifdeemed necessary.
In the case of an explosion and/or large fire, the site evacuationprocedures will be initiated via radio transmission and the emergency airhorn. Evacuation procedures and emergency notification procedures will befollowed in accordance to the attached emergency evacuation and notificationprocedure outline.
If the situation is imsdiately dangerous to life and health (IDLH), allpersonnel should:
• Leave Exclusion Zone immediately;• Decontaminate to the fullest extent possible; and• Proceed uphill and upwind to the designated rendezvous point.
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Upon the arrival of the fire department, the TM or designate shall advisethe Fire Chief or Officer In Charge (QIC) of the location, nature andidentification of the hazardous materials on site.
4.3 SPILLS AND/OR LEAKS
Spills or releases of hazardous materials and hazardous wastes are mostlikely to occur during on-site refueling operations. To prevent spillsduring on-site refueling operations, the person performing the operationshall have, on his person, the ignition keys to all vehicles involved toprevent inadvertent starting or pulling away during refueling. If therefueling hose is not equipped with an automatic back-pressure shut-offvalve, a five gallon bucket will be placed under the refueling connection.When refueling is complete, the hose will be allowed to drain into one ofthe tanks. The valves at the connection points will be closed prior todisconnection or the hose end will be held higher than the liquid level inthe fuel tank to preclude siphoning.
If a fuel spill does occur, it will be contained immediately using a smallearthen dike established by a hand shovel. The contained liquid will thenbe cleaned up using a sorbent material. The sorbent material and saturatedsoil shall be handled as hazardous waste and shall be drummed and storedon site awaiting future disposet.
The TM or SSO shall notify the WAM of any spill and/or leak immediately.
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In the event of a spill or leak that Is not IDLH, personnel should:
• Notify TM and/or SSO immediately;. Locate source of spill and/or leak; and• Stop and/or contain the spill/leak, if it can be done safely.
If the spill and/or leak is IDLH, personnel should:
• Leave Exclusion Zone immediately;. Decontaminate to the fullest extent possible; and• Proceed uphill and upwind to the designated rendezvous point.
The effects of a release on the environment, personnel, and the surroundingcommunity will depend on the material released. Of the known contaminantsand their concentrations, no effects other than those originally promptingthe remedial action are anticipated. If an unknown pollutant is released,the hazards and corresponding risks will have to be assessed at the timeof release, using the field survey instruments available (e.g., CGI/02meter, PID, etc.).
If a release of hazardous waste occurs, the primary concern will be theprotection of site personnel and the surrounding community. The releasewill be contained as quickly as possible, if it can be done remotely orsci'aly using the personnel and resources on hand. If not, evacuation ofthe control zone will be necessary until an initial assessment of thesituation can be made in Level B protective equipment. If there is apotential threat to the surrounding community, notifications will be madeas specified in Section 2.2.
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In any event, the RPM will be notified by the WAM as expeditiously aspossible. Unless otherwise specifically directed at the time, Tetra Techwill assume this notification to the USEPA RPM will satisfy any federalnotification requirements under CERCLA or any other related laws.
Once contained or the initial assessment is completed, the WAM or his on-site representative will discuss a plan of action or a justification forno action with the RPM. Once the RPM has made his decision as to how toproceed, the RPM (or if authorized by the RPM, the WAM) will discuss theplan with any concerned state or local officials prior to taking action.
5.0 EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION PROCEDURES
5.1 COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT
The following communications equipment is available for use on or near theButz Landfill:
Mobile Telephones: Support Zone and/or Tetra Tech VehicleEmergency Alarms/Horns: Decontamination Area and Support Zone
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5.2 EMERGENCY TELEPHONE PROCEDUREIn the event of an emergency at the Butz Landfill, the following telephoneprocedure must be followed?
MONROE COUNTY CONTROL CENTER NOTIFICATION
STEP #1 DIAL (717) 421-2323
PROVID'E THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:. Services needed (police, fire, ambulance)• Location of incident and where to meet SSO
The Butz Landfill Street Address is:Butz Landfill,
North Road, Jackson Township GRID* 476GTHE GRID NUMBER IS IMPORTANT DO NOT FORGET IT!!
* Nature of incident (injury/illness, fire/explosion, or spill)• Time incident occurred• Any actions taken to correct incident• Your name and telephone number
STAY AT the telephone in case the dispatcher needs to contact you foradditional information.
STEP #2 itLEPHONE TETRA TECH WAM AT THE FOLLOWING NUMBER:******* (302) 738-7551 *******
IF WAM IS NOT AVAILABLE, ASK FOR ARCS PROJECT DIRECTOR. RELAY TO WAM ORARCS PROJECT DIRECTOR THE liNFORMATION YOU GAVE ABOVE AND TELEPHONE NUMBER
WHERE YOU OR TM CAN BE REACHED.
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5.3 EMERGENCY CONTACTS
Emergency Contacts for the Butz Landfill
Fire: Jackson Township Fire Co. (717) 421-2323Police: Pennsylvania State Police (717) 424-3080 or
(Fernridge Barracks) (717) 646-2271Ambulance:Center Pocono Ambulance Co. (717) 421-2323Hospital: Mount Pocono Medical Center (717) 476-3351
(Emergency Department)
Poison Control Center: (215) 386-2100National Response Center: (800) 424-8802Center for Disease Control: (404) 488-4100 (24-hour)
After an unplanned event or emergency has occurred and has been dealt with,the Work Assignment Manager will request a de-briefing involving allconcerned individuals and all personnel on site at the time of the event.The de-briefing will be held as soon as possible after the event. Thefollowing topics, at a minimum, should be discussed:
• What happened to cause the incident?. What went well in the execution of this plan?. What went wrong with this plan?• What can be done to correct the effects?• What can be done to prevent a recurrence?
Within seven work days, the Tetra Tech SSO will prepare a report, in anyformat he deems most appropriate, outlining the causes and effects of theevent and the opinions voiced in the de-briefing. This report will besubmitted to the ARCS Program Manager for approval. The ARCS ProgramManager will supervise the implementation of any preventativerecommendations while the Work Assignment Manager and Site Safety Officerwill oversee any remedial actions deemed necessary. The ARCS workAssignment Manager may disseminate the report to the corporate Health andSafety Officers of each contractor and subcontractor on site at the timeof the incident, and trte RPM. Further release of the report will be doneonly with the expressed permission of the RPM. If the event involved aninjury only, the incident report required by Tetra Tech's Health and SafetyProgram will generally fulfill this requirement.
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APPENDIX C
SITE SAFETY PLAN CONSENT AGREEMENT
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TETRA TECH, INC.SITE SAFETY PLAN CONSENT AGREEMENT
I have reviewed the Tetra Tech, Inc. Health and Safety Plan for RemedialInvestigation of the Havertown PCP site in Haverford Township, Pennsylvania.I understand its purpose and consent to adhere to its policies, procedures, andguidelines while an employee, or subcontractor, of Tetra Tech.
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Copies of this page, with signatures of all field personnel, will besubmitted to the ARCS Program Manager (Dr. Carl Hsu) and the Tetra Tech SiteHealth and Safety Officer (Mary Musetti).
