MIT Lincoln Laboratory
244 Wood Street Lexington, MA 02420
Consigli Project # 2421, 2422, 2423
Emergency Response Plan
ALL EMERGENCIES SHOULD BE REPORTED BY CALLING:
781-981-333 or ex 3333 from an inside line
SITE INFORMATION
This Emergency Response Plan (E.R.P.) is specifically developed for Consigli Construction work associated with the MIT Lincoln Labs. In the event of an emergency the following policy will be adhered to for the safe evacuation of the Project. An immediate call will be made to Emergency numbers above.
SITE LOCATION
The construction site is located @ 244 Wood St Lexington, MA 02420 the location for the project field office will be the office trailer. Notifications of any changes will be provided. When determined, the field office will become the Emergency Operations Center (EOC).
EMERGENCY TYPE
The following situations are considered emergency response actions and should be handled in accordance with the procedures outlined in this plan.
- Serious Injury/Fatalities
- Fire/Explosion
- Structural Damage/Collapse
- Weather or Geological Event Classified as an Act of God
- Environmental Incident
- Traffic Disruption
- Utility Damage
- Illegal Activity
- Labor Problems
- Bomb Threats/Military Ordinance Unearthing
- Acts of Terrorism
When reporting an emergency, please provide the following:
• Your location, phone number, and name.
• The location of the incident (building name, floor, and room number).
• Nature and extent of the incident (injury, accident, spill, smoke/fire, damage, etc.).
• The safest route to the incident
Crisis Response Protocol:
- Attend to the injured
- Immediately contact Dan Della-Giustina (508) 686-6008
- Post person at front gate, only allow access to emergency responders
- Record names/addresses of witnesses
- Do not allow media on site
- Refer all media inquiries to home office (See “Crisis Response Cards”)
A Consigli designated individual shall wait at the site entrance to escort Emergency Services personnel as they arrive.
The following is a list of the Chain of Command/Call Hierarchy on the project for establishing lines of succession during communication involving all emergencies.
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Emergency Contact Names and Numbers
1st Call 911
2nd Call: Consigli Project Superintendent: Andrew Malian (774)573-6415
3rd Call: CCC Project Manager: Gregory O’Donnell (774)278-0482
4th Call: Consigli Project Executive: Mark Morrow (774)573-9145
Additional Project Contacts:
Consigli Safety Director: Dan Della-Giustina (508)686-6008
Consigli Safety Manager: Eddy Pellerin (508)962-3974
MIT LL Field Engineer: Richard Gladstone (781)710-2972
MIT LL Project Manager: Michael Heffron (339)223-7020
Lincoln Laboratory Emergency Contacts:
Any type of Emergency: (781)981-3333 x 3333 from an inside line
Security Department: (781)981-2444
Dept. of Facilities: (781)981-2083
Environmental, Health, and Safety: (781)981-2380
Hanscom AFB Fire Dept. (non-emergency): (781)377-3330
Hanscom AFB Security Forces: (781)377-2251
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Medical Facilities
CareWell Urgent Care (non-emergency care)
58 Bedford Street Lexington, MA 02420
Hours: 8am-8pm 7 Days a Week
(781)538-4526
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Site Safety Plan
Scope of Proposed Operations: This project has a start date of November 2020 until May 2021 which involves the renovation of rooms L-400 and L-126 along with work in associated rooms on the first floor. Work will also be taking place outside in the switch yard where a new substation will be installed. The project is located at L-Building on the MIT Lincoln Laboratory Campus/Hanscom Air Force Base in Lexington, MA. Work will commence with a hard barrier being installed in the hallway before the select demolition of existing walls, ceiling grids and utilities as well as abatement of existing ACM materials at each work area respectively. Mechanical upgrades will consist of AHU replacement, electrical upgrades, and life safety upgrades. Metal studs and drywall will begin the fit out interior renovations followed by the required finishes (floor, paint ceilings, etc.). The worksite is located between occupied spaces, requiring protection measures for the neighboring public. Exterior work will mainly take place in the switch yard and on the roof but will have intermittent work in the roadway for utility work as well.
Emergency Management Response: In the event of an Emergency the construction workers shall leave the building immediately. Point of assembly/muster shall be the North elevation of parking garage in front of lay down yard (see evac plan). If for some reason workers cannot egress to this location, they will proceed to the nearest evac point with their escort. In the Event of a DISASTER, the Superintendent or Safety director shall instruct the construction workers to leave the site or remain in place and await further instruction. The following steps should be taken in the event of an emergency
When reporting an emergency, please provide the following:
• Your location (MIT Lincoln Labs 244 Wood Street, Lexington, MA) phone number, and name.
• The location of the incident (floor and room number).
• Nature and extent of the incident (injury, accident, spill, smoke/fire, damage, etc.).
• The name and amount of the material spilled (if applicable); and
• The safest route to the spill (if applicable).
** Please review chapter 8 for additional details.
Evacuation Plan (RACE, and Routes of Egress): Please refer to the Evacuation Plans attached. All Consigli employees shall attend the Project Safety Orientation. Consigli Construction’s Job Supervisor will conduct a safety orientation talk to each employee and subcontractor to site specific fire safety protocols.
Purpose: The purpose of this Site-Specific Safety and Health Program is to illustrate Consigli’s approach to identifying project specific hazards and controls and how that risk is managed through the comprehensive Consigli Safety and Health Program in conjunction with requirements detailed in the MIT Lincoln Laboratory Contractor, Sub-Contractor, and Contracted Services EHS Manual and Overhead Crane, Hoist, and Rigging Procedures.
S.A.F.E.: Staying Accident Free Every Day is the Safety Mission that forms the very foundation of the Consigli Safety Culture. The S.A.F.E. mission, which is supported by technology, (Predictive Solutions internal auditing instrument which identifies and defines leading indicator related information); Leadership (Empowering our team members to assure safe projects); Humanization (Protect the ones you love by protecting yourself); Jobsite Gym (Morning warm-ups); Training (Integrating sub-contractors into the Consigli Safety Culture); and Lean (nothing hit the ground), is the driving force behind Consigli’ s drive to our vision – ZERO. ZERO is the philosophy that all accidents are preventable and that no accident is acceptable. The S.A.F.E. mission is the guiding force to achieving the Consigli Safety Vision which is ZERO.
MIT Lincoln Labs: All subcontractors & their workers will comply with MIT Lincoln Laboratory EHS manual and requirements at all times. (a copy will be on site at all times). All workers will comply with security requirements and regulations. Training documents will be provided for the following activities before they are allowed to begin.
- Fall Protection
- Aerial Lift
- Scaffold
- Hoist or Crane operation
- Rigger or signalman
- Welder
- Confined Space entrant / attendant / supervisor
- Lockout Tagout
Post Incident Review: Any incident that results in a recordable injury will require a post incident review. The worker who was injured along with their foreman/Safety Personnel/PM/Sup/etc… will need to fill out Appendix ?? (post incident review form) and attend this meeting. At this meeting they will re-emphasize their commitment to safety, determine chronology of events, identify contributing factors, identify root cause, provide improvement plan to prevent reoccurrence and discuss disciplinary actions taken (if any). Findings from this meeting will be shared/disseminated with all contractors on site to prevent reoccurrence.
Traffic Management: For this project, all deliveries and waste removal shall enter/exit using the designated access point and construction route. All deliveries will be coordinated with the Superintendent, Hanscom Air Force Base, and campus management. After proper notification, all traffic is directed to the location accordingly.
Covid 19: As a condition of employment, all personnel are required to comply with CCC Covid 19 policy and procedures. Covid 19 plan will be reviewed along with the orientation and CCC Covid 19 protocols will be reviewed every day by all workers
Designated work hours (any work outside these hours must have prior CCC approval): Work shall take place in the evenings after typical business hours. Monday – Friday 7am to 3:30pm. Any work which may need to take place outside of these hours will need to be approved by the CCC Superintendent and must be coordinated with campus management.
Pre-task Planning: A Job Safety Analysis shall be conducted for each work task to be performed on a weekly basis. JSA’s shall be reviewed initially with all involved personnel performing that particular task, signed by all workers including their supervisor and filed on site.
Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA): An AHA/JHA depending on level of hazard shall be conducted for each identifiable feature of work to be performed. The AHA/JHA shall be submitted to Consigli superintendent/supervisor. AHA/JHA shall be reviewed weekly and signed by all workers, including their supervisor. All involved personnel performing that task shall be involved in the planning.
Services: Any compromises to MIT services during the work performed will be handled accordingly
- Adjacent areas shall be notified before all work that may compromise service or impact veterans or staff.
- During weekly project meetings, if needed upcoming work that may compromise service or impact guest/staff/students shall be talked about with facility’s managers and scheduled for off shift if the group decides it will be needed.
- The on-site superintendent shall make weekly contact with Project Manager for the duration of the project.
Demolition: Demolition activities will be limited to selective demolition of the existing finishes and as well as to accommodate MEP installation. Some utilities in the space may stay live. For this scope of work, and prior to the start of any demo operations, Consigli will identify selected utilities leading into the area that have been made safe. Lock-Out/Tag-Out will be reviewed during the pre-construction safety meetings to assure disconnect and responsibility for protection of existing utilities. This will assure construction activities are safe to commence. In spaces where some electrical or mechanical must remain live, a color-coding system will be utilized for easy identification of live utilities that must stay active and utilities that must be removed. All utilities spray painted Red are not to be touched and need to be protected during all operations. Utilities spray painted Green are to be removed as part of the selective demolition process only after lock-out/tag-out has been confirmed and utilities tested. Consigli will be responsible for completing the demo checklist prior to the start of any work in the targeted areas.
Excavations: All required permitting will be obtained before any excavating is to begin. If necessary, tabulated data/engineering for shoring and shielding systems will be obtained and available on site at all times when in use. All excavations will be inspected by a competent person on a daily basis. Written excavation inspections will be done if the excavation exceeds 5’.
1. Dig Safe (103 form) Notification.
2. Licensed blasting company will be engaged to perform all blasting per
Federal/State regulations. The following items will need to be addressed
in the Blast plan which must be approved by CCC prior to blasting.
a. Pre-blast survey on all structures next to work area.
b. Seismic monitoring during all blasting operations.
c. Notification plan for residents living in area.
2. City or Town permit requirements (DPW & Town Hall) if needed.
3. Jackie’s (520CMR 14.00) law will be strictly adhered to and permitting will be obtained if needed.
**Review Chapter 19 for more detail**
Fall Protection: All workers exposed to a fall of 6′ or greater shall be protected by guardrails safety nets or personnel fall arrest systems. this include, but is not limited to, steel erection, roofing, scaffold erection and dismantling, overhand brick laying and pre-cast concrete related work. Holes greater than 2” will be covered with acceptable material (3/4 plywood ½ steel) which will be secured and marked hole and capable of supporting 2x the intended load (cover must be able to withstand 2x times the intended axle load). Covers will stay in place until the hole/penetration has been filled with duct or Pipe riser which extends above the deck. Building perimeters (to be protected with cable guard rail system with turnbuckles to be installed for all straight runs and any straight run over 100 feet. Before any work is to begin on the roof it must be determined what method of fall protection will be implemented All workers working on a roof with a slope greater than 4 to 1 and exposed to a fall greater than 6 feet will have fall protection 100%of the time spent in this location. Workers on a roof with a slope less than 4 to 1 may put flagging (six feet for roofers-15 feet for everyone else) lines up, whenever roofers and any other trade are on the same roof then the flagging must be pulled back to the maximum distance. The use of safety Monitors is not allowed!
**Review Chapter 13 for more detail**
Work on Ladders: All work on step ladders/straight ladders will be done correctly per manufacturer’s recommendations. Any worker who is on a step/straight ladder and could be exposed to a fall greater than the height of their work on the ladder will be required to use adequate fall protection. Step ladders will not be used as a form of access to a walking /working level, also all straight ladders will be tied of when installed for use. Only ladders with a rating Type 1A or 1AA will be allowed on Consigli projects.
Scaffold and elevated work platforms: When scaffolds are to be used, all scaffolds, material hoist supported frame, pipe staging shall be inspected daily before each shift by a competent person designated by each individual contractor who will be using it, which will be documented on Inspection tags located at the stair tower/access point to each section. A scaffold/material hoist inspection checklist will be completed prior to the beginning of each shift and filed in the site office. This will be completed by the designated person from each individual contractor must complete an inspection every day the scaffold/material hoist is used by his/her employees. A scaffold inspection guide will be provided to each designated person (upon request) by Consigli Construction to aid them with their inspection. All contractors who will be erect scaffold will provide CCC with certification/Qualification of scaffold erection training as well as an erection/dismantling plan. Fall protection is required 100% during erection/dismantling. Overhead protection will be provided for all access points to any buildings located under any form of scaffolding/material hoist.
Consigli Safety Program requires that all rolling scaffolds (baker scaffolds) be equipped with guardrails when the working deck is above 4 feet. Outriggers are required for all rolling scaffolds when the working height reaches 2x the width of the scaffold.
** Please review chapter 14 for additional details. **
Aerial/Scissor Lifts: If aerial/scissor lifts are used, the area and ground conditions, in the intended work area, will be inspected for overhead power lines, sink holes, covers, or any other unsafe conditions which cause an unsafe incident. Aerial lift platforms will be inspected daily before each shift by a competent person designated. All who will be performing work from an aerial lift will show documented proof of training prior to using the lift. Steel plates or equipment mats will be placed on the ground above any utility/ underground structures if there will be Aerial lifts operating directly over them. Workers will be tied off at all times when using an aerial lift.
Global Harmonization: All Materials and chemicals used on-site will have a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) provided before being brought onsite.
- SDS sheets on file in Consigli Construction’s Site Safety Plan
- All SDS sheets shall be readily accessible.
** Please review chapter 20 for additional details. **
Cranes: Structural steel, roofing work, HVAC upgrades, may all require the use of a crane onsite during the course of the project. Crane work plans must be submitted to the MIT Facilities Service Division 30 days prior to crane mobilization on-site. This work plan must also include the FAA letter of determination with regards to crane proximity to flight lines.
There is a requirement to assure that certified riggers, signalmen, and crane assemblymen are utilized. All picks are to be done by a licensed operator. As previously mentioned, a detailed pick plan will be required to assure that no picks are critical in nature. Critical picks are defined as those involving 2 cranes lifting simultaneously, a pick that is over 75% of capacity, a pick that involves the lifting of a man basket, or any other lift that is deemed to involve special conditions. Location and set up will be reviewed with crane operator prior to set up and pick. All lifting operations will require that the operator and any involved contractors follow the steps listed below as well as in CCC Crane Safety policy.
1. All Hoisting equipment will have an up to date 3rd party inspection certificate with the equipment which will be copied and filed in the office trailer.
2. All lattice boom cranes will have an independent 3rd party inspection completed each time one is set up on the project, after assembly and prior to operation.
3. All equipment operators will be required to have in their possession all appropriate licensing and training as required by OSHA and the Commonwealth of MA.
4. All underground vaults and existing utilities will be marked before as well as before any crane is set up.
5. Documented rigging equipment inspections.
6. Documented daily crane inspections filed with CCC weekly.
7. Documented rigger and hand signalman training will be provided.
** Please review chapter 24 and the MIT Lincoln Lab Overhead Crane, Hoist, and Rigging Procedures for additional details.
Designated First Aid Plan: Consigli Construction shall follow Site Safety Plan for first Aid. Report any incidents to the Safety Director.
** Please review chapter 1 and 27 for additional details. **
Utility Exposures: Before any work is started that may impact known utilities, all due care will be taken to identify the locations of underground utilities. Subcontractors must review field conditions, as-built drawings, etc. to ensure that there is no impact to the utilities.
Fire Protection: Any hot work is required the Consigli hot work permit program will be implemented. This will be coordinated through the Consigli, MIT, and Lexington Fire Department or Hanscom AFB Fire Department (If required). Any hot work will stop one hour before the regular end of the day work stoppage. Flammables will not be stored inside the building or left overnight on the scaffold or in the building. All combustible or flammable materials will be stored in an appropriately rated lockable cabinet located no closer than 50 feet from the nearest structure. Fire extinguishers will be provided for every 3000 square feet. They will be installed on job made stands and conspicuously located throughout. They will be part of the daily inspection with extinguisher log completed monthly. Storage of any acetylene cylinders will be done in a secure and upright area, with good ventilation and under permit from the Hanscom AFB Fire Department. This will be a strict no smoking project. All penetrations leading outside of the construction area will be fire stopped using approved fire rated material prior to the end of each shift.
**Review Chapter 17 for more details.**
Evacuation Plan (RACE, and Routes of Egress): Please refer to the Evacuation Plan attached. All contractors’ employees shall attend CCC Construction Project Orientation. As a part of the project orientation, the evacuation plan, egress routes, and muster point location will be covered.
Emergency Management Response: In the event of an Emergency the construction workers shall leave the building immediately. Point of assembly/muster are on the attached Evac Plan and will be discussed during all safety orientations. In the Event of a disaster, the Superintendent or Safety director shall instruct the construction workers to leave the site or remain in place and await further instruction. The following steps should be taken in the event of an emergency
When reporting an emergency, please provide the following:
• Your location – MIT Lincoln Laboratory L-Building (1312). 244 Wood St. Lexington, MA – phone number, and name.
• The location of the incident (building name, floor, and unit number).
• Nature and extent of the incident (injury, accident, spill, smoke/fire, damage, etc.).
• The name and amount of the material spilled (if applicable); and
• The safest route to the spill (if applicable).
** Please review chapter 8 for additional details.
Electrical: All electrical tools, cords and equipment must be in good working order. To that end, all electrical tools and components must be visually checked on a daily basis. Any tools with damaged cords or damaged extension cords must be taken out service immediately. All cords must be equipped with a ground pin, flat three wire cords are not allowed. SJO and SJT or other similarly rated cords only shall be used. Cords must be 12 gauge or better. The electrician will be responsible for all temp power and any general temp lighting that may be needed. Subcontractors will be responsible for task lighting in the event that lighting above the OSHA standard is required for a particular work task. The electrician will coordinate all lock out tag out procedures. All temporary power for the project will be installed on protected and dedicated circuits with 100% GFCI protection. GFCI will be tested by the electrical contractor to assure proper function with a logbook filed with CCC monthly. No live electrical work will be conducted per NFPA 70E.
**Review Chapter 26 for more detail**
Restricted Areas: Construction work will take place in the existing building with occupied spaces adjacent to the work area. Contractors are prohibited from entering adjacent areas unless access has been previously authorized and scheduled. All workers must limit their impact on surrounding areas to the largest extent feasible. Contractors must notify Lincoln Laboratory Project Manager or Supervisor as early as possible in advance of any planned service interruptions.
Lean requirements/Materials Management/House Keeping: Getting materials into and out of the project will be a challenge that needs to be adequately planned. All deliveries are to be scheduled with the CCC Superintendent. A comprehensive Activity Hazard Analysis shall be done on all materials that will be hoisted and placed into the building. Only materials which will be used/installed within three days time will be delivered to the site. Attention must be paid to structural analysis in regards to loading existing floors with material and equipment. Listed below are additional Lean requirements
- No materials shall be delivered to the site earlier than 3 days before said materials are to be installed/put into place. If materials must be delivered before that 3-day time period, subcontractor shall get prior approval from Consigli Superintendent. Because of this, notification / scheduling is required for all deliveries to the site. Subcontractors must notify Contractor at least 24 hours in advance. Contractor has the right to refuse any deliveries not properly scheduled or due to logistical constraints, as necessary.
- All subcontractors delivered materials shall be placed on wheeled carts, wheeled racks or in wheeled bins so as to necessitate easy relocation in the event materials need to be moved. Carts, racks, or dollies shall not exceed manufacturers intended weight loads. Materials/tools can be delivered and stored on pallets only if pallet jacks are delivered simultaneously with said delivery to provide for ready mobility. Additionally, pallet jacks need to remain in immediate area. Each subcontractor will need to supply their own pallet jacks for their own materials and keep their pallet jack within reasonable distance at all times.
- All workstations shall be provided with wheeled trash bins for immediate placement of all debris produced as a part of the subcontractor’s operations. All trash will be immediately placed in wheeled containers provided by Consigli.
- All subcontractors shall use rubber wheeled carts when moving material or removing trash from a building. Any damage caused by the Subcontractor shall be repaired at the cost of the Subcontractor. Back charges will be appropriately assessed for the cost of the repairs. No trash or materials shall be left on the floor.
- Subcontractors shall, where feasible, elevate all electrical extension cords, hoses, or cables – removing them from all walking/working surfaces. Electrical Cords, when elevated shall be supported or suspended in a manner that does not subject them to damage.
- Storage of delivered materials in cardboard containers shall be discouraged. When materials must stay in cardboard containers, said containers shall be removed from the projects immediately after product is unpacked.
- Subcontractor will participate in schedule development meetings as required by Consigli.
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Environmental Emergency Contact and Management Response
Environmental Issues
Asbestos: A Hazardous Materials Report has been prepared by the building owner to identify asbestos containing materials within the planned worksite. At this time there are no known ACM that will need to be abated by a MA licensed asbestos contractor.
This does not mean that asbestos could not still be found in other areas, caution must be used when working and if any workers identify any potentially hazardous substances then they should stop and notify their supervisor immediately. All identified asbestos will be fully abated by a licensed and regulated asbestos abatement contractor under a formal plan to be written, submitted and in accordance with the DEP.
IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF ALL SUBCONTRACTOR FOREMEN TO REVIEW THE HAZARDOUS MATERIAL REPORT & CORRESPONDING ABATEMENT REPORT WITH THEIR WORKERS. A copy of the hazardous Material/abatement report will be on site at all times and available to anyone request it.
All work and disposal will be done in compliance with state and federal regulations and standards
Lead: All paint located on the building exterior/interior will be classified as containing lead. Consigli workers may need to disturb this paint by drilling, sawing, demo, fastening, or carpentry. In doing so they will use saws, drills, screw guns, impact wrenches, Sawzall’s, hand wrenches, ads, crowbars, hammers, and other hand tools. Consigli Construction does possess historical data to show that drilling, sawing, light demo, installation of hangers, hanging sheetrock, fastening, and carpentry do not put the employee above the action level. Despite this additional monitoring will be done. An exposure assessment will be done for any task on painted surfaces prior to the work taking place. This does not mean that lead could not still be found in/on other surface/areas, caution must be used when working and if any workers identify any potentially hazardous substances then they should stop and notify their supervisor immediately. If at any time workers will need to work on the areas mentioned above, they will need to obtain Lead Awareness training.
All workers who will need to perform work on any lead painted surfaces may need to disturb this paint by drilling, sawing, demo, fastening, or carpentry. In doing so they will use saws, drills, screw guns, impact wrenches, sawzalls, hand wrenches, ads, crowbars, hammers, and other hand tools. Consigli Construction does possess historical data to show that drilling, sawing, light demo, installation of hangers, hanging sheetrock, fastening, and carpentry do not put the employee above the action level. Despite this additional monitoring will be done. An exposure assessment will be done by all subcontractors for all task prior to when the full scale of this work is to take place. This does not mean that lead could not still be found in other areas, caution must be used when working and if any workers identify any potentially hazardous substances then they should stop and notify their supervisor immediately. All workers on this must have completed Lead Awareness training prior to starting on this project. Hand wash stations will be provided to ensure proper hygiene during the project. An exposure assessment will also be done for any task which will disturb any lead containing material.
Polychlorinated Biphenyl’s (PCBs): The initial inspection indicates that none of the materials to be impacted are suspect to contain regulated PCB concentrations >50ppm. At no time, shall a worker disturb any material he/she cannot readily identify. If they come across a material, he/she cannot confirm as PCB free, they shall notify their supervisor immediately. If PCB’s are found in existing finishes. All suspect PCB containing finishes which test for more than 50 ppm it will be considered PCB containing material and will be disposed of in accordance with all local, state, and federal regulations. At no time shall a worker disturb any material he/she cannot readily identify. If they come across a material, he/she cannot confirm as PCB free, they shall notify their supervisor immediately. If PCB’s are found in existing finishes which test for more than 50 ppm will be considered PCB containing material and will be disposed of in accordance with all local, state, and federal regulations.
Light ballast may be found to contain PCB’s, All PCB containing material shall be removed and disposed of in accordance with all local, state (MEMEP Special waste management rules 06-096-CMR 400) and federal regulations and be coordinated with CCC and owner.
A hand wash station will be established and maintained for the project duration
Environmental Emergencies/Response:
Consigli’s identified Emergency Response Subcontractor.
Name: Cyn Environmental Services, Inc. (781)341-1777
100 Tosca Drive, Stoughton MA 02072.
Silica: Any activity which can produce silica dust will use engineering controls to keep dust to a minimum. A written exposure plan must be developed for all silica producing tasks that clearly defines the following:
1) A description of the tasks in the workplace that involve exposure to respirable crystalline silica.
2) A description of the engineering controls, work practices, and respiratory protection used to limit employee exposure to respirable crystalline silica for each task.
3) A description of the housekeeping measures used to limit employee exposure to respirable crystalline silica.
4) A description of the procedures used to restrict access to work areas, when necessary, to minimize the number of employees exposed to respirable crystalline silica and their level of exposure, including exposures generated by other employers.
There will be no dry cutting of any masonry material allowed; if water cannot be used then a dustless vacuum system consisting of HEPA dustless vacuum system will be used. Prior to the project going full scale an exposure assessment of a worker grinding and cutting a silica containing material while using the HEPA system an exposure assessment will be done to establish the silica exposure level if table one cannot be followed.
IAQ (indoor air quality): This project will occur in an occupied building. During construction, an indoor air quality will be implemented. This plan will ensure that adjoining areas have not been contaminated during construction. The air will be tested for typical indicators such as but not limited to temperature, relative humidity, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, dust particulates and VOC’s (volatile organic compounds). Monitoring (frequency/duration) will be done in accordance with a written IAQ plan provided by a Certified Industrial Hygienist.
** Please review chapter 29 for additional details **
Miscellaneous Hazmat: There may be mercury present in existing switches, thermostats, and fluorescent light bulbs, sink traps. If observed, they must be handled, removed, and provided to owner for proper disposal.
** Please review chapter 29 for additional details **
Mold: Mold issues are not anticipated to be prevalent on this project, however if mold is discovered, Consigli’s mold remediation policy will be implemented and followed.
** Please review chapter 22 for additional details **
Noise: Noise exposure will also be a concern so all deliveries must be coordinated with CCC Superintendent to limit their impact on the surrounding areas. Working hours will be between 7:00 am and 3:30pm Mon-Fri. Any contractor who may need to work late must first seek approval from the CCC Superintendent. Noise levels will be monitored when high levels of noise could be expected to assure that noise levels do not exceed acceptable OSHA exposure limits. Consigli permissible noise control policy and procedures will be followed.
** Please review chapter 29 for additional details **
Equipment issues: All operators of hoisting equipment will be required to have in their possession all appropriate licensing and training as required by OSHA and the Commonwealth of MA. All safety devices and warning alarms must be in good working order and all leaks are to be repaired immediately. All equipment will be used in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations for safe usage and have its operator’s manual as well as an extinguisher with it at all times. Subcontractors who will have equipment on site will be responsible for having a spill kit available at all times.
** Please review chapter 24 for additional details **
Exposure to the Visitors, Staff, and Tenants: During all phases of construction, the buildings and pedestrian walkways in the surrounding campus will be open and occupied. Some areas of project will be opened for construction at different times; this plan must be followed by all workers. Access routes used by the workers for moving materials and debris will be protected during construction hours. At no time is any worker allowed to enter any of the adjacent tenant spaces unless they have a scope of work to complete inside the building. Non-fraternization with staff, visitors, public or neighbors will be stressed with all subcontractor personnel during orientations.
Adjacent Property: All efforts will be made to ensure that property adjacent to the work area remains un-impacted. Aside from some mechanical tie-in’s, it is anticipated that all work will be inside the designated work areas. Any deviation from that will require consultation with MIT campus management.
Planning: The project team, as well as CCC safety department, will meet with each subcontractor before they start to review their Site-Specific Safety and Health Program and all project specific Job Safety Analyses. The project team shall be an integrated mix of owner, architect, engineer, and Consigli Construction personnel. After reviewing the programs and meeting with the individual subcontractor, if the team is satisfied with the risk control direction, they will be permitted to begin work.
Badging/Site Orientation: All workers are required to be identified to MIT and Hanscom AFB management/security 48 hours in advance to arriving on the project. All workers and visitors will check-in at the security desk daily and receive a visitor’s badge. Workers will be required to submit to fingerprinting and a background check. Upon completion, they will be issued a 30-day pass.
All individuals working on this project will go through a comprehensive Safety Orientation which will cover all company safety rules regulations and procedures as well as communicating MIT requirements.
All personnel working on site shall have documentation of an OSHA 10 Hour Construction Safety Outreach Training minimally. Foremen are required to have documentation of an OSHA 30 Hour Construction Safety Outreach Training.
Fraternization between construction employees and project owners, tenants, or visitors will not be permitted. Loud and profane language or clothing with offensive language will not be allowed on the jobsite. Extra efforts must be made to keep noise to a minimum.
Safety Spot Recognition Plan: The purpose of this plan is to instantly recognize workers “on the spot” for working safely and to reward those workers immediately. This will assist CCC reduce the complacency of workers on all of our projects. Members from the CCC and owner project team (Supers, PM, APM, PE,OPM, Architect, Owners, etc..) will be provided with 5$ Dunkin Donut gift cards prior to their walk on site. They are to present these cards to workers who are working safely and or those taking additional steps to work safely. After issuing the card, the name and hard hat sticker number of the worker as well as a brief description of what they were doing will be documented in a log that will be maintained in the field office. This shall be completed at a minimum of twice a week. It is required that different field staff take turns in issuing the cards to workers in the field. Also required will be the communication of who is be recognized to other sub-contractors/workers through foreman meetings and daily stand ups. at the end of the project the sub-contractor who has had the most workers recognized will receive an appropriate acknowledgment from CCC as well as some type of reward that is to be determined by CCC field staff.
Loss Exposures and Controls: Loss related exposures will involve, cuts, scrapes, and strains related to window and roof material installations. Controls will involve use of gloves and materials handling equipment. Fall protection related hazards will be limited to working on roofs, scaffold, window openings, aerial lifts, and access upper elevations. This will be controlled through use of well-maintained and inspected PFAS, scaffolding and ladders as well as training on proper Aerial lift use.
Fraternization between construction employees and project owners, staff or visitors will not be permitted. Loud and profane language or clothing with offensive language will not be allowed on the jobsite. Extra efforts must be made to keep noise to a minimum.
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