**I. Worker Protection needed during construction- Ensure the
specifications and plans address the following:**

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| A.  Identify the applicable occupational exposure            |   |   |   |
|     limits/industrial hygiene standards, including ACGIH,    |   |   |   |
|     OSHA, and DOE Exposure Standards e.g., 8-hour            |   |   |   |
|     time-weighted average (TWA) concentration, short-term    |   |   |   |
|     exposure level (STEL), peak or ceiling concentration, or |   |   |   |
|     average sound pressure level dBA, and Action Levels.     |   |   |   |
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| B.  Commit to monitor for occupational exposure limits and   |   |   |   |
|     to provide BNL with copies of assessment results and     |   |   |   |
|     reports.                                                 |   |   |   |
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| C.  Commit to provide BNL with all sampling data and reports |   |   |   |
|     utilized in the exposure determination, including the    |   |   |   |
|     chain of custody, field sampling forms, and laboratory   |   |   |   |
|     results.                                                 |   |   |   |
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| D.  Commit to communicate to BNL on any exposures that       |   |   |   |
|     impact BNL workers or building occupants impacted by the |   |   |   |
|     construction operation.                                  |   |   |   |
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| E.  Commit to use low hazard material of construction where  |   |   |   |
|     feasible, including avoidance of isocyanate and          |   |   |   |
|     epichlorhydrin polymers.                                 |   |   |   |
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| F.  State the required PPE (e.g., respiratory protection or  |   |   |   |
|     other PPE).                                              |   |   |   |
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| G.  Describe any required additional control measures,       |   |   |   |
|     (including engineering, administrative, work practice    |   |   |   |
|     controls, and/or personal protective equipment), to      |   |   |   |
|     reduce worker exposure.                                  |   |   |   |
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| H.  Determine if the construction will trigger a need for    |   |   |   |
|     Medical Surveillance.                                    |   |   |   |
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| I.  Determine if the construction will trigger a need for    |   |   |   |
|     new or additional Training for the exposed workers.      |   |   |   |
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| J.  Require all chemicals brought onsite to be stored, and   |   |   |   |
|     handled safely. MSDSs are to be readily available to all |   |   |   |
|     workers on site.                                         |   |   |   |
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| K.  Require all work changes to be thoroughly evaluated for  |   |   |   |
|     safety concerns prior to implementation.                 |   |   |   |
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| L.  Require all workers to be fully informed of the hazards  |   |   |   |
|     and controls.                                            |   |   |   |
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| M.  Identify measures to be taken if unforeseen hazards are  |   |   |   |
|     encountered.                                             |   |   |   |
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| N.  Provides a clear chain of command for safety and health  |   |   |   |
|     activities (safety and health personnel).                |   |   |   |
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| O.  Provides an Emergency Response Contingency Plan and      |   |   |   |
|     Emergency Action Plan                                    |   |   |   |
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| P.  Identifies the need for, and documents, specific plans   |   |   |   |
|     required by regulations such as: confined space program, |   |   |   |
|     respiratory protection program, etc.                     |   |   |   |
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## INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE GROUP 

## Review of Construction & Renovation Designs, Specifications, and Health & Safety Plans

> IH60700 Attachment 9.1 page 2 of \_\_\_

**II. Design ramifications on future or current occupancy- Ensure the
specifications and plans address the following:**

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| A.  HVAC system is designed to provide adequate makeup air   |   |   |   |
|     for the occupancy of the building.                       |   |   |   |
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| B.  HVAC system in laboratory and chemical use areas is      |   |   |   |
|     one-pass, and is designed to prevent chemical laden air  |   |   |   |
|     from entering areas where chemicals are not used or to   |   |   |   |
|     be re-entrained into a recirculation HVAC supply.        |   |   |   |
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| C.  Toxic exhaust systems are located as necessary for       |   |   |   |
|     source of hazards.                                       |   |   |   |
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| D.  Laser facilities have appropriate interlock systems      |   |   |   |
|     designed.                                                |   |   |   |
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| E.  Compressed gas lines are constructed of the proper       |   |   |   |
|     materials depending on the gas involved.                 |   |   |   |
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| F.  Monitors are set up and appropriate for the gases        |   |   |   |
|     involved.                                                |   |   |   |
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| G.  Toxic Exhaust ventilation systems are designed with      |   |   |   |
|     single pass and adequate make up air to maintain         |   |   |   |
|     negative pressure in chemical use areas and to prevent   |   |   |   |
|     chemical laden air from re-entraining into a             |   |   |   |
|     recirculation HVAC supply.                               |   |   |   |
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| H.  Toxic Exhaust ventilation systems with a laboratory hood |   |   |   |
|     containment design are acceptance certified by the       |   |   |   |
|     contractor to deliver 100 fpm face velocity with the     |   |   |   |
|     opening fully open.                                      |   |   |   |
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| I.  Toxic Exhaust ventilation systems with an exhaust        |   |   |   |
|     cleaning technology (HEPA filter, Sorbent filter, or     |   |   |   |
|     scrubber) are acceptance certified by the contractor to  |   |   |   |
|     meet manufacturer's specification for collection         |   |   |   |
|     efficiency.                                              |   |   |   |
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| J.  Toxic Exhaust ventilation systems with an exhaust        |   |   |   |
|     cleaning technology (HEPA filter, Sorbent filter, or     |   |   |   |
|     scrubber) are designed with sampling ports for future    |   |   |   |
|     surveillance testing.                                    |   |   |   |
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| K.  Chemical use areas are designed with eyewash and safety  |   |   |   |
|     shower that meet ANSI Z358.1 specification, including    |   |   |   |
|     tepid water delivery, travel distance and                |   |   |   |
|     obstruction-free pathway from the chemical use point)s)  |   |   |   |
|     to the emergency equipment.                              |   |   |   |
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| L.  Occupied areas are provided with adequate restroom and   |   |   |   |
|     lunchroom facilities for the planned occupancy of the    |   |   |   |
|     building.                                                |   |   |   |
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| M.  Specialty areas are designed for the specific hazards.   |   |   |   |
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Revisions or Corrective Actions Recommended

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