Site Specific Safety and Health Program

NYU Langone – Huntington

789 Park Ave. Huntington, NY  11743

Project # 2671

 

 

Emergency Response Plan

 

ALL EMERGENCIES SHOULD BE REPORTED BY CALLING 9-1-1

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 said risk is managed through a comprehensive Safety and Health Program.

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); Training (Integrating sub-contractors into the Consigli Safety Culture); 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.  

SITE INFORMATION

This Emergency Response Plan (E.R.P.) is specifically developed for Consigli’s work associated with NYU Langone, project # 2671.  The project takes place in an active, functioning medical office building.  The work area will be segregated from the public and staff, but unaffected parts o the building will remain active during construction..     

SITE LOCATION

The construction site is located at 789 Park Ave, Huntington, NY  11743.  The building is set back from E. 5th St and has a parking lot in the front of the building.  The building is otherwise situated within a residential neighborhood.  The work area is within the building, with the exception of roof top units that will be installed.

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
  • Post person at access to work area, 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”)

                            

Back End of Emergency Response Plan

 

 

Emergency Contact Names and Numbers

Chris Caulfield Superintendent (516)240-3488
Geoff Schwartz Project Manager (347)443-2855
Vincent Fiorillo Project Executive (332)201-1567
Shawn Kenney Regional Safety Manager (617)918-3012
     
                                     LOCAL POLICE PRECINCT  
Suffolk County Police Emergency Number 911
Suffolk County Police Non-Emergency  (631)854-8200
     
  LOCAL FIRE HOUSE  
Huntington Manor FD Emergency Number 911
Huntington Manor FD Non-Emergency (631)427-1629
     
  CLOSEST HOSPITAL  
Huntington Hospital Main number (631)351-2300
     
     
  UTILITIES  
National Grid – Gas Emergency Number (800)490-0045
PSEG – Electric Emergency Number (800)490-0075

Back End of Emergency Contact Names and Numbers

 

 

Medical Facilities

 

Huntington Hospital Emergency Department

270 Park Ave, Huntington, NY 11743

ProHealth Urgent Care of Huntington Village

339 Main St, Huntington, NY 11743

Back End of Medical Facilities

 

 

Site Safety Plan

 

A Consigli designated individual shall wait at the entrance to the work area to escort Emergency Services personnel as they arrive.
Scope of Proposed Operations:

This site specific safety plan will cover all work under Consigli’s contract.  The project will be devised into 3 main phases of work – enabling, rough in, and finish. During each phase of work, the phasing will be governed by the logistics plan and project schedule. 

Starting in January 2022, has an approximate 6 month project schedule.

The scope of work for this project includes demolition at the outset of the job.  Once demolition work is complete, the rough in phase begins.  During rough in, new MEP piping, conduit, and duct work will be installed.  New rooftop units will be installed in place of the existing RTUs, which will be removed as a function of the demolition operations (system will remain active and there will be minimum downtime).  Spray on fire proofing will be installed on existing steel.  Framing for new partitions will be installed.    Drywall and glass partitions will be installed.  During the finish phase, walls will be primed and painted, new flooring installed, and new MEP fixtures will be installed.  New doors and hardware will be installed.  The existing storefront on the east side will be removed and reinstalled.  New storefront will be installed at the front entrance.

At its peak, the project will have approximately 30 workers representing various construction trades. 

COVID-19:  There is a site-specific COVID-19 safety plan developed for this job.  It is available upon request.  All workers entering the site will need to comply with the plan.  The plan may be updated, based on changing regulations.  Facial coverings are required to be worn by individuals that are not fully vaccinated.  Full vaccination occurs 2 weeks after the final dose of the vaccine.  Ownership requires all project employees to be fully vaccinated.  Consigli will check vaccination records prior to workers being allowed to access the job site. 

Working in Active Building:  Working in an active building presents unique challenges to a construction site.  Chapter 12 of the Consigli HASP contains more detailed information as to how working in an active hospital will be handled.  While the work taking place is not in a hospital setting, many of the elements of this section will apply to this project. 

The work area will be segregated from the building.  At each entry to the work area, there will be a negative pressure anteroom.  This will mitigate any potential dust migration from the work area to the active building.  The entrances to the work area will be clearly marked.  It is intended that workers will enter the building via a back door.  This should minimize any possible interaction with staff, patients, public, etc. 

Adjacent Properties:  Consigli’s work will take place within the existing building.  The building is open and active, though the work area will be segregated from the general public at all times.  At no point should any employee from the public enter the work area for any reason.  In order to ensure this, all entrances to the work area will be secured.  Should an employee be approached by non-project personnel, Consigli should be notified immediately.  All egress and travel paths within the work area are to remain open and unimpeded at all times. Any challenge with coordination of deliveries/load out shall be brought to Consigli’s attention. 

Identify the specific route in and out of the construction site (Traffic Management): Consigli and subcontractor personnel will enter and exit the work area through the back door.  All deliveries and waste removal will be coordinated and any impacts to the building will be clearly identified.  Any change to this plan shall be coordinated with the Consigli Superintendent.  All deliveries must be scheduled in advance.  Care must be taken so as not to interrupt normal building traffic, deliveries, etc.

Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE):  All workers will wear hard hats, high visibility shirts/vests, and safety glasses at all times.  All personnel performing work with their hands shall be required to wear gloves that are appropriate to the task.  When not performing actual work with their hands, workers will be required to have them available for immediate use.  Face shields will be required for all personnel who are performing overhead work, using metal chop saw, or any type of metal grinding. 

Designated work hours (any work outside these hours must have prior Consigli approval):  Work will take place during regular business hours of, Monday – Friday 7:00am to 6:00 pm.  In addition to these hours, off hours work may also take place, but off hours work is expected to be minimal.  Precise hours will be discussed and conveyed to ownership.  Deliveries must be coordinated with the Consigli superintendent, with at least 48 hours’ notice. 

Shutdowns:  Part of Consigli’s scope of work will be to tie new systems into the existing systems operating within the building.  Shutdowns and tie ins to existing systems will be discussed with ownership prior to taking place.  Shutdown requests will be sent to ownership and be coordinated with the facilities department. 

Evacuation Plan (RACE, and Routes of Egress): Please refer to the Evacuation Plan attached.  All employees shall attend the Project Safety Orientation.  At the orientation, workers will be made aware of the evacuation plan, the muster point, and general safety rules and regulations.  Workers will also present Consigli with any applicable training documentation.  The orientation verification, along with copies of training documents will be filed on site and entered into the electronic orientation log. 

Back End of Site Safety Plan

 

 

Environmental Emergency Contact and Management Response

 

Emergency Management Response: In the event of an Emergency the construction workers shall leave the building immediately. Point of assembly/muster shall be as defined in the attached Evacuation plan.  In the Event of a DISASTER, the Superintendent or Safety Manager shall instruct the construction workers to leave the site or remain in place and await further instruction.  

When reporting an emergency, please provide the following:

• Your location (789 Park Ave., Huntington, NY  11743) phone number, and name:

• The location of the incident (building, 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.  

Pre-task Plans:  Pre-task Plans or Job Safety Analyses shall be conducted prior to any and all operations.  Said plan is to be reviewed with all involved personnel performing that particular task, signed by all workers, including their supervisor, and filed on site.  The purpose of the PTP/JSA is to discuss the work ahead for the day, ensure the availability of tools, equipment, and material, and convey the safe work plan to all workers on site. 

Fall Protection: All workers exposed to a fall of 6′ or greater shall be protected by guardrails, safety nets, or personal fall arrest systems.  This includes, 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 or ½” steel) which will be secured and marked with high visibility paint (cover must be able to withstand two times the maximum intended load).  Covers will stay in place until the hole/penetration has been filled.  The use of safety monitors is prohibited.

The only anticipated fall exposures are on the roof during the installation of the roof top units. 

**Review Chapter 13 for more detail

Work on Ladders: All work on step ladders/straight ladders will be done correctly per manufacturer’s recommendations.  Ladders must be inspected and be found in good condition before use.  Step ladders will not be used as a form of access to a walking/ working level.  Also, all straight ladders will be secured when installed for use.

 Scaffold and Elevated Work Platforms:  All scaffolding shall be inspected daily, by a competent person designated by each contractor, before each shift. Scaffold inspections shall be documented on installed scaffold tags.  Said Scaffold Inspection Tags shall be located at the stair tower/access point to each scaffold section.  A scaffold inspection guide will be provided to each designated person by Consigli to aid them with their inspection, which must be turned in after the inspection is completed.  For baker scaffolds, tags and inspection checklists are not required, though competent person inspection is still required.  Fall protection is required at all times during erection/dismantling operations if workers are exposed to a fall of 6’ or greater.  All workers using a scaffold must possess documentation of training.

Scissor lifts:  Area and ground conditions in the intended work area will be inspected for suitability.  Scissor lifts shall be inspected daily before each shift by the subcontractor using it.  Inspection shall be documented on a scissor lift inspection form.  Subcontractor employees performing work from a lift shall provide documented proof of training.  Workers shall be tied off at all times when using a scissor lift!!

Haz Com/Global Harmonization:  All contractors bringing materials/chemicals on site shall provide Safety Data Sheets to the Consigli project team.

  • SDS sheets shall be kept on file in Consigli Construction’s project office
  • All SDS sheets shall be readily accessible.

Fire Protection: All fire protection and hot work will conform to the Fire Code as well as all applicable codes and regulations.  When on site, compressed gases and fuel will be housed in the appropriate cage.  On a daily basis, any spark producing tool or work practice will require an internal hot work permit.  This will be obtained from the Consigli Superintendent.  Once hot work has ceased for the day and fire watch has been completed, the permit will be closed for the day by returning the permit.

**Review Chapter 17 for more detail.

Electrical: The electrician will be responsible for all temp power and any temp lighting that may be needed.  They will coordinate all lock out tag out procedures regarding electricity.  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 cords must be taken out service immediately.  All cords must be equipped with a ground pin.   Flat three wire cords are not allowed.  Only SJO and SJT, or other similarly rated cords, shall be used.  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.  GFCI will be tested by the electrical contractor to assure proper function with a log filed with Consigli on a monthly basis.  Any live work will be conducted in accordance with NFPA 70E, though the need to work live is not anticipated.

Confined Space:  Any work in what may be considered a confined space shall be discussed with Consigli prior to the prosecution of said work.  Any work in a permit required confined space shall require training for workers involved with the entry, a permit, air monitoring, constant ventilation, and a non-entry retrieval system.  The permit will be closed out when the entry supervisor assures that all workers have exited the space.  The permit shall be returned to Consigli. 

** Please review chapter 21 for additional details.  

Designated First Aid Plan: Incidents shall be reported within 24 hours.  Each subcontractor is required to have a fully stocked first aid kit for use by their employees.

Restricted Areas:  Contractors are prohibited from entering areas of the hospital other than the work area on the 2nd floor unless work has been previously authorized and scheduled.  Only designated workers will be allowed into these areas, without exceptions.

Materials Management: 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 Consigli Superintendent a minimum of 48 hours in advance.  A comprehensive Activity Hazard Analysis shall be done on all materials that will be hoisted and placed into or on the building. Only materials which will be used/installed in a reasonable amount of time will be delivered to the site. Attention must be paid to structural analysis in regards to loading of existing floors with material and equipment.

Silica:   Any activity which can produce silica dust will use engineering controls to keep dust to a minimum.  There will be no dry cutting of any masonry material allowed.  If water cannot be used, then a HEPA dustless vacuum system shall be used.  An exposure assessment shall be required of any worker involved in any activity not covered by table 1 of the OSHA Silica regulations for construction.  An exposure assessment will also be required for any activities covered by table 1 if the engineering controls listed in same are not followed. 

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.

Equipment issues:  All operators will be required to have in their possession, all appropriate licensing and training as required by OSHA and the State of NY.  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.  All equipment must be inspected daily and a copy of the inspection turned in to Consigli at least on a weekly basis.  Any subcontractor using heavy equipment shall have a spill kit of adequate size on site in the event of any leaks or spills.

Exposure to the Visitor: All visitors will sign a visitor’s waiver prior to accessing the site.  Visitors shall be required to wear PPE while on site. The work area shall remain secure at all times.

Planning:  The project team, as well as Consigli Safety Department, will meet with each subcontractor before they start to review their Site Specific Safety and Health Program and all project specific Job Hazard Analyses. The project team shall be an integrated mix of superintendent, project manager, safety department, and the foreman and project manager from the subcontractor.  If after reviewing programs and meeting with the individual subcontractor, the team is satisfied with the risk control direction, they will be permitted to begin work. 

Orientation: Prior to accessing the job site, workers shall participate in the Consigli Orientation program.  At the orientation, workers shall present their credentials (OSHA cards, certifications of fitness, aerial/scissor lift training cards, rigging/signal cards, etc.).  Consigli shall take copies of same for records.  Workers will then be issued an individually numbered orientation sticker, which will be affixed to the workers’ hard hat. 

Back End of Environmental Emergency Contact and Management Response