19. Appendix C Health and Safety Plan - CLIN 0002.pdf

Appendix C: Health and Safety Plan for Asbestos and Lead-Based Paint (LBP) Abatement and Individual Task Order Compliance

20 May 2026

1.0 Purpose, Scope, and Required Submittals

This appendix establishes the mandatory health, safety, and environmental protocols for contractors performing asbestos-containing material (ACM) and lead-based paint (LBP) abatement in Utah. To ensure individual task order compliance, contractors shall submit the following for review and approval prior to the start of work: a site-specific abatement work plan tailored to the specific task order, current Utah Department of Environmental Quality (UDEQ) certifications for all supervisors and workers, up-to-date respiratory fit test records, medical surveillance clearance letters, and written verification of waste acceptance from a permitted disposal facility. These submittals must be updated for each new task order to reflect current personnel and site conditions.

2.0 Regulatory Compliance Framework

All abatement activities must be performed in strict accordance with the most stringent applicable local, state, and federal regulations. This includes, but is not limited to, the Utah Administrative Code (UAC) R307-801 for asbestos emission standards and UAC R307-840 through 842 for lead-based paint accreditation and work practices. Federal oversight is maintained through OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1101 (Asbestos) and 29 CFR 1926.62 (Lead in Construction), as well as EPA NESHAP standards for asbestos handling. Compliance with these regulations is a non-negotiable requirement of each task order.

3.0 Personnel Roles and Certification Requirements

Execution of hazardous material abatement requires specialized roles with specific Utah-recognized certifications. The Contractor must designate a Competent Person who holds a UDEQ Certified Supervisor credential/training to oversee all site operations, conduct daily hazard assessments, and maintain containment integrity. All Abatement Workers must be UDEQ Certified and are responsible for adhering to wet-method removal techniques and decontamination protocols. Additionally, a third-party Industrial Hygienist or Air Monitor, certified by the state, must perform air sampling and final clearance testing to verify the area is safe for re-occupancy.

4.0 Engineering Controls and Work Practices

Contractors must implement rigorous engineering controls to prevent the migration of hazardous fibers and dust. Asbestos abatement requires a fully sealed negative pressure or negative air flow enclosure utilizing 6-mil polyethylene critical barriers and HEPA-filtered negative air machines maintaining a minimum of -0.02 inches of water pressure. All asbestos removal must utilize wet methods with amended water to suppress dust. For lead-based paint, contractors must use critical barriers on all openings, HEPA-shrouded power tools, and wet scraping or chemical stripping methods. Open-flame burning and uncontained power washing are strictly prohibited under all task orders.

5.0 Personal Protective Equipment Requirements

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is mandatory for all personnel entering regulated areas and must be selected based on the specific hazards of the task order. Asbestos workers are required to use half-mask or full-face PAPRs with P100 HEPA filters, disposable impermeable Tyvek suits with hoods and booties, and appropriate hand protection. Lead abatement requires half-mask APRs with P100 filters, which may be upgraded to full-face protection based on real-time air monitoring results. All workers must also utilize standard construction safety gear, including safety glasses, hard hats, and steel-toed boots, regardless of the abatement stage.

6.0 Mandatory Decontamination Protocols

To prevent cross-contamination, a two stage or three-stage decontamination sequence is required for all personnel exiting the work area. In the Equipment Room (Dirty Room), workers must HEPA-vacuum their suits to remove gross debris and discard disposable clothing. In the Shower Room, personnel must remove their respirators and thoroughly wash with soap and water to ensure no lead dust or asbestos fibers remain on the skin.

Finally, in the Clean Room, workers transition into street clothing. No abatement tools, equipment, or contaminated clothing are permitted to enter the Clean Room or leave the site without proper cleaning or containment.

7.0 Utah-Specific Waste Management and Disposal

All hazardous waste must be managed and disposed of in compliance with Utah Department of Environmental Quality standards and specific landfill requirements.

Asbestos waste must be kept wet, double-bagged in 6-mil labeled bags, and sealed with a gooseneck tie and duct tape. All lead-contaminated waste is subject to Toxicity Characteristic Leaching Procedure (TCLP) testing; waste exceeding 5.0 mg/L must be treated as RCRA Hazardous Waste. Every shipment must be accompanied by a completed Waste Shipment Record (WSR) and transported by a licensed hauler to a Utah DAQ-approved facility authorized to accept the specific waste stream.

8.0 Dynamic Site Conditions and Plan Updates

The protocols and requirements outlined in this appendix constitute a dynamic baseline for health and safety compliance. Contractors are advised that the items within this plan will change and must be updated accordingly as site conditions evolve throughout the execution of the task order. It remains the strict responsibility of the Contractor to continuously assess site-specific hazards and formally revise the abatement work plan, engineering controls, and PPE requirements to guarantee uninterrupted safety and regulatory compliance as operational environments shift.