1.5.10
Appropriate protective clothing shall be required for spray or blast
operations.
1.5.11
Ventilation
Engineering controls, including local exhaust or general ventilation
systems, shall be provided to control toxic fumes and gases to the extent
necessary. When toxic particulates are removed from a work area, a dust
collector shall be used to trap the dust and prevent contamination of the
surrounding areas and the general environment. The Contractor shall submit
a Ventilation Assessment Plan as specified in the Submittals paragraph.
1.5.12
Toxic Materials
Metallizing shall be done only with appropriate respiratory protection and
adequate ventilation. When metallizing in a confined space either general
or local ventilation shall be provided. If ventilation cannot reduce
exposures to safe levels, then respirators shall be used to reduce employee
exposure to acceptable levels.
1.5.13
Air Sampling
Periodic air sampling shall be performed as necessary to ensure that
confined spaces are maintained within the limits of the acceptable entry
conditions. The Contractor shall submit an Airborne Sampling Plan
including a listing of approved equipment, equipment calibration
procedures, sampling methods, sampling to be performed, and analytical
procedures to be used based on the type of work to be performed and
anticipated toxic contaminants to be generated. The Contractor shall
include the name of the accredited laboratory, listed by the American
Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA), to be used to conduct the analysis
of any collected air samples.
1.5.14
Medical Surveillance
Employees' required to work with or around solvents, blasting, flame- or
arc-spray operations, respiratory equipment, those exposed to noise above
85 dBA continuous or 140 dBA impact, or those who are required to use
respiratory protective devices shall be evaluated medically. The
Contractor shall provide a written record of the physical examination to
all employees that may be required to wear a respirator, those who may be
exposed to high noise, or who may be exposed to toxic contaminants. The
documentation shall include a statement signed by the examining physician
that the employees' are medically fit to perform the assigned tasks
requiring the use of hearing and respiratory protection. Medical exams
shall include the following as a minimum:
a.
Audiometric testing and evaluation.
b.
Medical history with emphasis on the liver, kidney, and pulmonary
system.
c.
Testing for an unusual sensitivity to chemicals.
d.
Alcohol and drug use history.
e.
General physical exam with emphasis on liver, kidney, and
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