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Brownfields Remediation

Brownfields Remediation . Brief Overview. Standards Toxicology Chemistry Respiratory Protection PPE Decon Monitoring. Sampling Confined Space Hazard Recognition Excavations Safe Work Practices Site Control Medical Surveillance. Examples of Course Topics.

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Brownfields Remediation

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  1. Brownfields Remediation Brief Overview

  2. Standards Toxicology Chemistry Respiratory Protection PPE Decon Monitoring Sampling Confined Space Hazard Recognition Excavations Safe Work Practices Site Control Medical Surveillance Examples of Course Topics

  3. Hazardous Material Legislation EPA defines hazardous wasteas “a hazardous substance that has no commercial value”

  4. Factors Affecting Human Response to Chemical Exposure • Toxic substances • Route of exposure • Chemical dose • Individual sensitivity • Interaction with other chemicals

  5. Chemical Awareness • Hazardous substances are used in business and industry. A basic knowledge of the following is required by OSHA: • Chemical hazard classes • Chemical terms • Basic chemical hazard awareness

  6. Site-Specific HASP • For safety of workers protective methods must be identified • A model can be utilized to help recognize hazards involved in each task performed at the waste site • Job Safety Analysis - Task specific

  7. Other Site Hazards • Heavy equipment • PPE • Power tools • Lifting and moving drums/containers • Slips, trips, falls • Excavation hazards

  8. General Requirements 29 CFR 1910.132 • PPE must be provided, used, and maintained. • PPE must be adequate. • All PPE must be of safe design and construction. • Employer must assess the workplace to determine hazards. • Damaged or defective equipment must not be used. • Employers must provide training.

  9. Prior to Entering a Confined Space • All personnel have been trained • Proper permit has been issued • Appropriate PPE is in place and utilized • OSHA’s procedures are in effect

  10. Safe Work Practices • Openings • Stairs • Ladders • Scaffolds

  11. Tools and Heavy Equipment • Proper maintenance • Regular inspection • Safe work procedures

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