environmental, health & safety for new hampshire water works association
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Environmental, Health & Safety for the New Hampshire Water Works
Association
December 9, 2014
David P. Horowitz, P.E., CSP
@dphorowitz
Agenda
■ Environmental
– Media Streams
» Air
» Waste
» Water
■ Health & Safety
– OSHA Top 10
Agenda
■ Environmental
– Media Streams (NHDES OneStop)
» Air
» Waste
» Tanks
» Water – THIS IS WHAT YOU DO
Environmental Takeaways
■ Three media– Evaluate air & waste
– You do the water!
■ Permitting & Planning
■ Aren’t Always Obvious– Those hidden gems can
be painful
Media Streams – “Water Works”
Air Stationary Sources 8
Alteration of Terrain Permit 1
Aboveground Storage Tank Program 4
Groundwater Permitted Site 65
Hazardous Waste Generator 15
Onestop 167
Remediation Site 19
Public Water System 59
Registered Water User 55
Underground Storage Tank Program 12
Well Water Record 66
Media Stream – Air
Media Stream – Air (Chlorine?)
■ Risk Management Planning
Applicability Thresholds
*: applicable only if pressurized for distribution in the facility
General Duty Clause Requirements
■ Hazard identification■ Design safety■ Operational safety■ Consequence evaluation■ Consequence minimization■ Communication
■ R.I.C.E.– Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines
■ NESHAPS = National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants
■ HAPs = Hazardous air pollutants
Media Stream – Air (Generators)
■ Notifications ■ Emissions Limitations■ Controls ■ Operating Limitations■ Fuel Requirements ■ Performance Tests ■ Monitoring ■ Recordkeeping ■ Reporting
Media Stream – Air (Generators)
■ What qualifies as an emergency stationary RICE?– No limit on use during emergency situations – Maintenance checks/readiness testing limited to 100 hours/yr – 50 hours/year of non-emergency operation is allowable
» Counts toward the 100 hours/year– No peak shaving or to generate income
» Except for up to 15 hours/year for demand response
■ What qualifies as a limited use stationary RICE?– Less than 100 hours per year
Media Stream – Air (Generators)
Media Stream – Air (Waste Oil Burning)
FEDERAL USED OIL
REQUIREMENTS
Media Stream – Air (Waste Oil Burning)
Double Wall AST
Remote Spill Box/FillFuel Dispenser
Fuel Pump
Interstitial Leak Detection
Spill Kit
Normal Vent
Labels
Double Wall AST
Dispenser Hose Bollards
Secondary Tank Emergency Vent
Primary Tank Emergency Vent
Mechanical Gauge
Preventive Limiting Barrier
Concrete Pad
1.5-inchesNut
Dike Tank
Integral Containment
Rain Shield
Ideal Installation – Generator Tank
Media Stream – Solid Waste
Media Stream – Solid Waste
Waste Oil Paint Spray Filters
Dirt from Vehicle Washing Oil Absorbent Material
Oil Filters Aerosol Spray Cans
Waste Light Bulbs Fuel Filters
Waste Antifreeze Empty Containers
Mercury Switches Cathode Ray Tubes
Waste Paint/Solvent Vehicle Wash Water
Vehicle Batteries Vehicle Air Bags
■ Waste Determination/Characterization■ Generator Status Determination■ Waste Accumulation Areas■ Container Accumulation Standards■ Record keeping■ Shipping■ Inspections■ Training
Media Stream – Solid Waste
■ Batteries■ Mercury-containing thermostats■ Lamps (including but not limited to fluorescent,
neon and mercury vapor lamps)■ Used electronics
Media Stream – Solid Waste (Universal Waste)
■ Store for less than one year■ Store up to 5,000 kg (otherwise considered Large
Quantity Handler)■ Waste or outer package labeled
“Universal Waste …”■ Adequate aisle space■ Managed to prevent damage / breakage■ Contain broken or leaking waste
Media Stream – Solid Waste (Universal Waste)
■ Good condition■ Not leaking (see above)■ Labeled “Used Oil”■ Secondary containment
Media Stream – Solid Waste (Universal Waste)
Environmental Takeaways
■ Three media– Evaluate air & waste
– You do the water!
■ Permitting & Planning
■ Aren’t Always Obvious– Those hidden gems can
be painful
Agenda
■ Health & Safety
– OSHA Top 10
Safety Takeaways
■ Watch for common issues!
■ Watch your staff & contractors
■ Management of change
– Safety Data Sheets
OSHA Top 10
I’m from OSHA. I’m here to help.I’m from OSHA. I’m here to help.
OSHA Top 10
#10 Electrical – Systems Design
■ Electrical design■ Arc Flash (NFPA 70E)
System specific evaluations
■ Proposed equipment■ Existing equipment
■ PPE
#9 Machine Guarding
■ Engineered or structural fixes■ Job Hazard Analysis (JHAs)
#8 Electrical - Wiring
■ Permanent■ Temporary
#7 Ladders - CONSTRUCTION
■ Design considerations■ Milestone Observation
#6 Lockout / Tagout
■ System specific evaluation■ Comprehensive energy
source understanding
#5 Powered Industrial Trucks
■ PIVs■ Hoisting requirements
#4 Respiratory Protection
■ Engineer out, if possible■ Written Plan
■ Baseline physical■ Medical surveillance■ Fit testing
#3 Scaffolding - CONSTRUCTION
■ Design considerations■ Milestone Observation
#2 Hazard Communication
■ Globally Harmonized System
■ Risk Management Planning
#1 Fall Protection - CONSTRUCTION
■ Design considerations■ Milestone Observation
Global Harmonized SystemMajor Changes
■ Training and implementation■ Hazard classification■ Labels and warnings■ Standard Safety Data Sheets
Hazard Classifications
Physical Hazards
Hazard Classifications
HealthHazards
Safety Takeaways
■ Watch for common issues!
■ Watch your staff & contractors
■ Management of change
– Safety Data Sheets
Questions
David P. Horowitz, P.E., CSP
Tighe & Bond53 Southampton Rd.Westfield, MA 01085
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