1. Brownfields and HAZWOPER – the Nuts and Bolts Sven J. Rundman III OSHA Office of Health Enforcement Washington, DC 2006 Brownfields Conference November 13 – 15, 2006

2. A Revolution in Redevelopment & Revitalization2 Objective: To Clarify... What OSHA looks for & when HAZWOPER is required How to apply HAZWOPER when it’s only contractually required How to approach brownfields health & safety effectively

3. A Revolution in Redevelopment & Revitalization3 When OSHA Requires HAZWOPER at Site Cleanups Government-required cleanups at “listed” sites (NPL, State lists) RCRA corrective actions Voluntary cleanups at “government-recognized” sites OSHA LOI 3/25/92

4. A Revolution in Redevelopment & Revitalization4 Hazardous Waste Site If OSHA considers your brownfield a hazardous waste site then you must comply with: –The HAZWOPER Standard, and –All other applicable General Industry (1910) Standards, or –All other applicable Construction Industry (1926) Standards

5. A Revolution in Redevelopment & Revitalization5 Where HAZWOPER May Contractually Apply Sites funded under EPA Superfund Cooperative Agreements Sites where VCP requires HAZWOPER or parts of HAZWOPER

6. A Revolution in Redevelopment & Revitalization6 Site Assessment & Cleanup - Hazards Site chemicals Heavy equipment Heat or cold stress Ergonomic risks Slips, trips or falls Cave-ins Electrical risks Confined space entry Noise

7. A Revolution in Redevelopment & Revitalization7 HAZWOPER: Controls in Proportion to Hazards Cleanup requirements in paragraphs (b)-(o) Focus on hazards associated with site contaminants Controls minimal where potential exposure low

8. A Revolution in Redevelopment & Revitalization8 A HASP: Written Plan Effective means to plan and record site health and safety procedures Paragraph (b) lists HASP contents Site-specific

9. A Revolution in Redevelopment & Revitalization9 Characterizing the Site & Analyzing Job Hazards Provides the basis for site controls May draw on Phase I or Phase II data Must quantify worker exposure levels

10. A Revolution in Redevelopment & Revitalization10 HASP Written Plan Assistance e-HASP 2 Software Allows for site-specificity Windows based downloadable software Provides “model” language for preparing a HASP

11. A Revolution in Redevelopment & Revitalization11 e-HASP 2 Main Menu

12. A Revolution in Redevelopment & Revitalization12 e-HASP2 Entering Information – Job Hazard Analysis Chapter New chemicals can be entered here Chemicals from e-HASP 2 database

13. A Revolution in Redevelopment & Revitalization13 e-HASP 2 Example Safety and Health Plan Text

14. A Revolution in Redevelopment & Revitalization14 Important to Include Emergency response Other applicable OSHA standards More protective standard

15. A Revolution in Redevelopment & Revitalization15 OSHA Compliance: Non-HAZWOPER Hazard assessment (1910.132(d), 1926.21, other standards) Controls and other applicable standards based on hazard assessment HASP as tool to plan and document your approach

16. A Revolution in Redevelopment & Revitalization16 OSHA Compliance: Summary HAZWOPER: controls in proportion to hazards Other applicable standards HASP as useful tool

17. A Revolution in Redevelopment & Revitalization17 Additional Information www.osha.gov –Click “B” on the Site Index to locate the “Brownfields” link or “H” for the “Hazardous Waste” link e-HASP2: –http://www.osha.gov/dep/etool s/ehasp/index.html OSHA Hotline –1-800-321-OSHA