samples shall be collected from the breathing zone of workers involved in
the cleaning process to determine the specific solvent vapor
concentrations. Personal protective equipment shall be provided where
required by 29 CFR 1910, Part 146 and in accordance with 29 CFR 1910,
Subpart I.
1.5.6
Electrical Shock Prevention
Control of electrical shock shall include, but is not limited to, the
following:
a.
Ground protection for equipment and cords shall be present and in
good condition.
b.
Electrical outlets in use shall have Ground Fault Circuit
Interrupters (GFCI) in addition to appropriate overcurrent
protection.
c.
Electrical circuit grounds and GFCI shall be tested before actual
work begins.
d.
Switches and receptacles shall have proper covers.
e.
Damaged cords and equipment shall be immediately repaired or
replaced.
f.
Circuit breaker boxes shall be closed.
g.
Cords shall be approved for wet or damp locations. The cords
shall be hard usage or extra hard usage as specified in NFPA 70.
Cords shall not be spliced.
1.5.7
Respiratory Protection Program
Appropriately certified respiratory equipment shall be used to protect the
health of each employee who may be exposed to air contaminants. The
Contractor shall select appropriate respirators from among those currently
approved and certified by NIOSH under the provisions of 42 CFR 84 and 29
CFR 1910, Part 134.
1.5.8
Eye Protection
Helmets, handshields, faceshields, and goggles conforming to ANSI Z87.1 and
ANSI Z89.1 shall be used to protect the eyes during spraying or blasting
operations. Operators shall use goggles for protection from infrared and
ultraviolet radiation and flying particles. Helpers and adjacent operators
shall be provided with proper eye protection. The helmet, handshield, or
goggles shall be equipped with a suitable filter plate to protect the eyes
from excessive ultraviolet, infrared, and intense visible radiation.
Faceshields must be supplemented with safety goggles.
1.5.9
Protection against the effects of noise exposure shall be provided in
accordance with the requirements of EM 385-1-1, Section 5, "Personal
Protective and Safety Equipment," Subsection 05.C, "Hearing Protection and
Noise Control," and 29 CFR 1910, Part 95.
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