SITE INFORMATION AND CORRESPONDENCE_1992

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.�� 6.0 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR PREPARATION OF HEALTH AND SAFETY PLAN (HSP) , SPECIFICATIONS AND SITE SAFETY AND HEALTH PLAN (SSHP) 6. 1 General. Each of the health and safety documents required by this SOW shall address the elements as described in this section. The level of detail provided shall be tailored to the type of work, complexity of opera- tions to be accomplished, and the hazards anticipated. Where a specific ele- ment is not applicable, make negative declaration in the plan to establish that adequate consideration was given the topic, and provide a brief jus- tification for its omission. The eventual construction/operations contractor shall be required to prepare and submit necessary amendments to the SSHP for approval prior to commencement of field work. 6.2 Staff Organization, Oualifications and Responsibilities. Discuss the organizational structure, including lines of authority for safety and health and overall responsibilities of the Implementation Contractor and any subcontractors for site activities including supervisor/employee relation- ships. An organizational chart showing the lines of authority for safety shall be provided. 6.3 Site Description. Provide a description of the site based on results of previous studies, site history and prior site uses and activities. Describe the location topography, and approximate size of the site, the on- site jobs/tasks to be performed and the duration of planned activities. Com- pile a summary of hazardous substances and safety and health hazards likely to be encountered on site. Include chemical/biological names, concentration ranges, media in which found, locations on-site and estimated quantities/volumes to be impacted by site work. If previous study reports are not available provide the necessary information based on prior site uses and activities. 6.4 Hazard Assessment and Risk Analysis. Identify site specific chemical, physical, safety and biological hazards that may be encountered for each task and/or site operation to be performed at the site. Each task/operation shall be discussed separately. Describe chemical, physical properties of selected contaminants, sources and pathways of employee ex- posure, anticipated on-site and off-site exposure potential levels, and the applicable regulatory standards and/or recommended protective exposure levels. Specify and justify action levels for upgrades/downgrades in personal protective equipment based on airborne exposure hazards an direct skin contact AA-14