510 EM 385-1-1 Chapters 1-8

Sections

6-7. Minimum Plan Requirements.

Hazard Communication (HazCom) Program

Hazardous Chemical Inventory: Maintain an annual or as-needed updated list of hazardous agents, their usage, quantities, and storage locations, including a site map.
Hazardous or Toxic Agent Labeling: Ensure containers have proper labels with information like product identifier, hazard statement(s), and manufacturer's details.
SDS Management and Employee Training: Maintain and provide access to Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) for all hazardous agents and train employees on handling procedures.

Process Safety Management (PSM) Program

Chemical Threshold Management: Develop the program if chemicals exceed specified threshold quantities or involve certain flammable substances as per OSHA regulations.
Substance Control: Manage and store Category 1 flammable gases and flammable liquids according to OSHA guidelines.

Lead Compliance Plan

Work Activity Description: Detail all work activities involving lead, including equipment, crew, responsibilities, and location.
Exposure Control Measures: Implement a hierarchy of control measures like engineering, administrative controls, and PPE to maintain lead exposure compliance.
Exposure Assessment and Training: Conduct initial and continued lead exposure monitoring and provide mandatory employee training as per regulations.

Knowledge Check Choose the best answer for the question.

6-5. To maintain lead exposure compliance, the Lead Compliance Plan implements _____.

a hierarchy of control measures

detailed work activities

management of flammable gases and liquids

initial and continued lead exposure monitoring

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EM 385-1-1 Paragraph 6-7 (a.–c.).

6-7. Minimum Plan Requirements. (a.–c.)

a.  Hazard Communication (HazCom) Program.  A written HazCom Program must be developed when hazardous chemicals are present or used at a project site.  The written HazCom program must address the following in project-specific detail:  (6-7.a)

(1)  Hazardous Chemical Inventory.  A list of the hazardous or toxic agents present or used at the project site with the following information.  Update the inventory and site map at a minimum, annually, but as frequently as necessary to ensure it is current and accurately reflects those materials onsite.

(a)  Explanation of how the agents are used at the project.

(b)  For emergency response purposes, identify approximate quantities (for example, liters, kilograms, gallons, pounds) of each agent that is onsite or will be onsite at any given time.

Note. If the agent’s name, quantity, and/or location are classified information, maintain in a location so it can be provided to emergency responders during an emergency.

(2)  Hazardous or Toxic Agent Labeling.  Procedures for assuring containers used to store and transport hazardous or toxic agents around the project site are appropriately labeled to communicate the physical and health hazards associated with the agents in the containers.  Labels, at a minimum, must include the information required of the manufacturer label (that is, product identifier (compound name), signal word (danger or warning)), hazard statement(s), pictogram(s),  precautionary statements, and name, address and telephone number of the chemical manufacturer, importer, or other responsible party (or for workplace-made labels, the product identifier and any words, pictures, symbols, or combination thereof that provide general information regarding the hazards of the product).

(3)  SDS Management.  Procedures to ensure SDSs are maintained at the project site for each hazardous or toxic agent so all employees have access to them.  The information must be followed in the use, storage, and disposal of material and selection of hazard control and emergency response measures.

(4)  Employee Information and Training.  Procedures to ensure employees are trained according to paragraph 6-3.b.

b.  Process Safety Management (PSM) Program.  A written PSM Program must be developed according to 29 CFR 1910.119 (29 CFR 1910 Subpart H) or 29 CFR 1926.64 when any of the following conditions exist:  (6-7.b)

(1)  A process involves a chemical at or above the specified threshold quantities listed in Appendix A of 29 CFR 1910.119.

(2)  A process involves a Category 1 flammable gas or a flammable liquid with a flashpoint below 100 oF (37.8 oC) onsite in one location, in a quantity of 10,000 lbs. (4,535.9 kg) or more, except for, hydrocarbon fuels used solely for workplace consumption as a fuel, if such fuels are not part of a process containing another highly hazardous chemical covered under 29 CFR 1910.119, or flammable liquids with a flashpoint below 100 oF (37.8 oC) stored in atmospheric tanks or transferred which are kept below their normal boiling point without benefit of chilling or refrigeration.

c.  Lead Compliance Plan.  A written Lead Compliance Plan must be developed when employees may be exposed to lead above the action level, as applicable.  The
plan must address the following (see 29 CFR 1910.1025 (29 CFR 1910 Subpart Z) and
29 CFR 1926.62):  (6-7.c)

(1)  A description of each work activity in which lead is emitted, to include equipment and materials used, crew size, job responsibilities, operating procedures, maintenance practices, and work activity locations and lead-containing components keyed to the project drawings.

(2)  Description of control measures to be used to achieve exposure compliance, including any engineering and administrative controls and PPE (see paras 1-6 or 2-6, as applicable).

(3)  Employee exposure assessment procedures to monitor and document employee lead exposure.  Exposure monitoring must include two types:

(a)  Initial determination (may be omitted if there is sufficient objective/historical data showing action level compliance according to the requirements).

(b)  Continued exposure monitoring required as a result of initial exposure determinations.

(4)  Protective clothing, housekeeping procedures to prevent spread of lead contamination both in and beyond the lead hazard control area, and hygiene facilities and practices to prevent employees from inadvertent ingestion of lead.

(5)  Medical surveillance procedures to monitor employee exposures and ensure fitness for wearing respiratory protection (see chapter 5).

(6)  Employee training required according to paragraph 6-3.h.

(7)  Detailed sketches identifying lead hazard control areas, including decontamination areas and facilities, critical barriers, and physical and air distribution boundaries.
    (8)  Perimeter or other area air monitoring outside or adjacent to the regulated area.

(9)  Security required for each lead hazard control area.

(10) Waste generation, characterization, transportation, and disposal (including recordkeeping).

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