3.7
ABRASIVE BLASTING
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NOTE: Determine whether the paint to be removed
contains any hazardous components. Test a
representative sample of the paint in accordance
with 40 CFR 261. Include the bracketed sentence on
hazardous material if it is determined the paint is
toxic.
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3.7.1
Blasting Operations
The use of silica sand is prohibited in sandblasting.
Provide tarpaulin drop cloths and windscreens to enclose abrasive blasting
operations to confine and collect dust, abrasive, agent, paint chips, and
other debris [in accordance with the requirements specified]. [Perform
work involving removal of hazardous material in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.]
3.7.2
Disposal Requirements
Submit analytical results of the debris generated from abrasive blasting
operations per paragraph entitled Laboratory Analysis of this section.
Hazardous waste generated from blasting operations will be managed in
accordance with paragraph entitled "Hazardous Waste\Debris Management" of
this section and with the approved HWMP. [Disposal of non-hazardous
abrasive blasting debris will be in accordance with paragraph entitled,
"Control and Disposal of Solid Wastes".]
3.8
NOISE
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NOTE: Include the bracketed requirement when pile
driving is required in the project and the site of
work is near residential areas.
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Make the maximum use of low-noise emission products, as certified by the
EPA. Blasting or use of explosives will not be permitted without written
permission from the Contracting Officer, and then only during the
designated times. [Confine pile-driving operations to the period between 8
a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, exclusive of holidays, unless
otherwise specified.]
[3.9
MERCURY MATERIALS
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NOTE: Use this paragraph at shipyards, submarine
bases and when directed by the Government. Add
bracketed second paragraph for projects at Norfolk
Naval Shipyard.
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Mercury is prohibited in the construction of this facility, unless
specified otherwise, and with the exception of mercury vapor lamps and
fluorescent lamps. Dumping of mercury-containing materials and devices
such as mercury vapor lamps, fluorescent lamps, and mercury switches, in
rubbish containers is prohibited. Remove without breaking, pack to prevent
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