Woodbridge Research Facility Remedial Investigation/Feasibility Study. Health and Safety Plan

Abstract

The requirements set forth in 29 CFR 1910.120(f), shall be met for all employees performing or supervising hazardous waste operations. Medical exams shall be conducted as soon as possible upon notification by an employee that he/she has developed signs or symptoms indicating possible health hazards or overexposure to hazardous substances. Subcontractor personnel shall provide documentation of current status of participation in a medical surveillance program as required by 29 CFR 1910.120(f). Subcontractors unable to provide such documentation shall have successfully completed a medical examination as described in the above referenced OSHA standard prior to beginning work in a contaminated zone. Specific protocols for medical examinations are designed by an occupational physician. Common components include: (a) medical history and physical examination; (b) dipstick urinalysis, vision screen and vital signs; (c) spirometry ;(d) audiometry; (e) blood chemistry (complete blood count, liver function, kidney function, lipid metabolism, carbohydrate metabolism); (f) resting EkG (with approval); (g) chest radiograph (P/A). No project-specific medical examinations, or biological monitoring is required for this project.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1995
Accession Number
ADA301518

Entities

People

  • Gary Mckown
  • Gerald Joy
  • Jeff Waugh
  • Patricia Thompson
  • William Houser

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Chemistry
  • Employment
  • Environmental Monitoring
  • Environmental Pollutants
  • Groundwater
  • Hazardous Materials
  • Hazardous Waste
  • Health Services
  • Lung Diseases
  • Medical Personnel
  • Pain
  • Personal Protective Equipment
  • Personnel Management
  • Protective Equipment
  • Research Facilities

Fields of Study

  • Medicine

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  • Toxicology/Environmental Toxicology
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