If initial monitoring is necessary, submit occupational and environmental
sampling results to the Contracting Officer within three working days of
collection, signed by the testing laboratory employee performing the
analysis, the employee that performed the sampling, and the CP.
[ In order to reduce the full implementation of 29 CFR 1926.62, the
Contractor shall provide documentation. Submit a report that supports the
determination to reduce full implementation of the requirements of 29 CFR
1926.62 and supporting the Lead Removal/Control Plan.]
a. The initial monitoring shall represent each job classification, or
if working conditions are similar to previous jobs by the same
employer, provide previously collected exposure data that can be used
to estimate worker exposures per 29 CFR 1926.62. The data shall
represent the worker's regular daily exposure to lead for stated work.
b. Submit worker exposure data gathered during the task based trigger
operations of 29 CFR 1926.62 with a complete process description. This
includes manual demolition, manual scraping, manual sanding, heat gun,
power tool cleaning, rivet busting, cleanup of dry expendable
welding, cutting and torch burning where lead containing coatings are
present.
c. The initial assessment shall determine the requirement for further
monitoring and the need to fully implement the control and protective
requirements including the lead compliance plan per 29 CFR 1926.62.
1.5.2.4
Medical Examinations
Initial medical surveillance as required by 29 CFR 1926.62 shall be made
available to all employees exposed to lead at any time (1 day) above the
action level. Full medical surveillance shall be made available to all
employees on an annual basis who are or may be exposed to lead in excess of
the action level for more than 30 days a year or as required by 29 CFR
1926.62. Adequate records shall show that employees meet the medical
surveillance requirements of 29 CFR 1926.33, 29 CFR 1926.62, and 29 CFR
1926.103. Maintain complete and accurate medical records of employees for a
period of at least 30 years or for the duration of employment plus 30
years, whichever is longer.
1.5.2.5
Training
Train each employee performing paint removal, disposal, and air sampling
operations prior to the time of initial job assignment and annually
thereafter, in accordance with 29 CFR 1926.21, 29 CFR 1926.62, and State
and local regulations where appropriate.
1.5.2.6
Respiratory Protection Program
a. Provide each employee required to wear a respirator a respirator fit
test at the time of initial fitting and at least annually thereafter as
required by 29 CFR 1926.62.
b. Establish and implement a respiratory protection program as required
by ANSI Z88.2, 29 CFR 1926.103, 29 CFR 1926.62, and 29 CFR 1926.55.
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