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r <br />HEALTH AND SAFETY PLAN <br />1.0 INTRODUCTION <br />Personnel involved in Field Investigations and Remediation at <br />sites where Hazardous wastes may be present are potentially <br />exposed to a variety of hazards Including: <br />* Inhalation of toxic airborne contaminants. <br />* Skin contact with contaminated soil and water. <br />* Presence of flammable/combustible vapors. <br />* Oxygen -Deficient atmospheres. <br />* Heat stress due to protective clothing and <br />environmental conditions. <br />* Physical standards inherent to field operation (e.g., <br />working near heavy equipment or at remote locations). <br />Adequate planning is needed prior to performing work at these <br />sites to minimize the risk of employee injury or illness. <br />1.1 Purpose <br />The purpose of the Health and Safety Plan for this particular <br />site, is to provide personnel protection standards and mandatory <br />safety practices, procedures and contingencies while performing <br />the tasks outlined in the Scope of Work. This Health and Safety <br />Plan addresses the following regulations and guidance: <br />* Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) <br />Standards for General Industry. 29 CFR 1910 (especially <br />29 CFR 1910.120 "Hazardous Waste Operations and <br />Emergency Response"). <br />* OSHA Standards for Construction Industry, 29 CFR 1926. <br />* National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health <br />(NIOSH), OSHA, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency <br />(EPA), and U.S. Coast Guard "Occupational Safety and <br />Health Guidance Manual for Hazardous Waste Site <br />Activities," October 1985. <br />1.2 Responsibilities <br />The chain of command for safety and health-related issues during <br />investigation, remediation and tank removal activities at the <br />site is delineated below. Musco Excavators is to be in overall <br />control of the Health and Safety activities at the site. <br />