B&S IRON WORKS LLC.

SAFE WORK PLAN

NYCTA A-37305 ELEVATED STREET STAIR REPAIRS

SWP Number SWP 2019-01

ACTIVITY Demolition of Concrete Foundation, Existing Stringers, Treads, Risers and Canopy Support
Posts
DATE March 23, 2019
COMPANY B&S Iron Works LLC
LOCATION West Brighton Ave
PROJECT MANAGER Patrick Innocent Cell # 917-692-4021
SUPERINTENDENT TBA Cell # TBA
SAFETY ENGINEER TBA Cell # TBA
COMPETENT PERSON TBA Cell # TBA
SCOPE OF WORK
B&S Iron Works LLC. will demolish the existing concrete foundation, stringers, treads, risers and canopy support posts on staircase.
Specifically, staircase S2, M7, S1 and M6.
CONSTRUCTION PROCEDURE

Demolition of Concrete Foundation, Existing Stringers, Treads, Risers and Canopy Support Posts
B&S Iron Works LLC will conduct the means and methods of demolishing the staircase will be conducted as follows.
1. First, B&S Iron Works LLC will mobilize at the jobsite and park their vehicles in a manner that will cause the least
disruption to traffic flow.
2. Directly after, the Maintenance and Protection of Traffic will be setup to divert traffic in staging area adjacent to the
staircase S2, M7, S1 and M6.
3. Maintenance and Protection of Traffic will be setup around the staircase S2, M7, S1 and M6 to warn pedestrians to
use eastern Staircase pointing them in the direction of the other two.
4. Once it is deemed safe to enter the excavation, the Plumber will install the backflow preventer and flowmeter.
5. The license plumber will make the wet tap.
6. Back fill and make whole the excavated area.
7. Lastly, the MPT will be removed and the plumber will demobilize.
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8. A test report will be filled out by a certified backflow preventer tester by NCDOH.
9. The site will be inspected before leaving.

START/END DATES & WORK SCHEDULE

TBD

PERSONNEL NEEDS
Prior to Work – Negative FRA Drug Test, LIRR Training (blue card) within 1 year, OSHA 10-hr card or OSHA 30 card within 5 years,
Background Check, 3TC ID Card, 3TC Orientation Training, Additional Task Specific training, RWIC Briefing, Competent Person Daily
Job Briefing.

MANPOWER: 2-4 Employees (Operators, Laborers, Plumbers etc)

EQUIPMENT NEEDS
CAT 322 & Utility Truck
MATERIAL NEEDS
Approved Backflow Preventer
Hot Box
1” Water Service Pipe
Heat Trace, Filter Fabric, YODOK Barriers
SMALL TOOL NEEDS
Shovels, Wrenches, Hand tools
SAFETY EQUIPMENT NEEDS
 Minimum PPE Requirements to be worn at all times - Hard Hat, Safety Glasses, LIRR Approved vest, Safety-toed work boots, and
task appropriate gloves. See Risk Assessment for additional task specific requirements.
EMERGENCY PROVISIONS

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 Emergency Action Plan and Muster Point shall be outlined in the Daily Job Briefing.
 All safety engineers and superintendents will be 1st Aid/CPR trained.
 All engineers, superintendents, and foremen will have cell phones/2-way radio for emergency use when allowed by LIRR
personnel.
 The competent person/safety engineer shall notify the Safety Manager (631-559-4479) if an incident occurs.
 Work shall be coordinated with the client’s onsite representation.
 Emergency procedures including notification list and direction to medical facilities are posted in the 3rd Track Constructors field
office at 367 West John Street, Hicksville NY 11801

Emergency: Call LIRR Emergency # 718-558-8204 AND 911 LIRR Security: 718 558-8200

ATTACHMENTS THAT ACCOMPANY THIS PLAN

(I.E.: Drawings, operator’s manuals, SDS’s, Traffic Control Plans, etc.)
Approved NCDOH Backflow Prevention Plan

ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
(erosion control, noise, solid waste, SWPPP)

REQUIREMENT: Storm Protection

CONTROLS: Nearby catch basins will get covered with filter fabric

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RISK ASSESSMENT AND CONTROL WORKSHEET

Task Environment, Hazards Initial Controls Residual Risk Who?

Materials, Risk Level How
Equipment, Tools Level Supervised?
(Triggers)

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Under the direction of a Competent Person (CP), The Plumber

will park their vehicles in a manner that will cause the least
disruption to traffic flow. Parking brakes will be engaged.
Crews will inspect and don the following personal protective
equipment (PPE); safety toed (steel or composite) boots, hard
Struck-by hats, LIRR approved breakaway vests, ear plugs or over-the-ear
Mobilize to the job Vehicle hearing protection, safety glasses, protective gloves. A manhole Competent
MOD LOW
site MPT Setup: Traffic/Slips/ barrier will be erected to prevent unauthorized access. Person – TBA
Trips/Falls Competent Person (CP) will follow Traffic work zone safety
setup policy as well as Federal MUTCD guidelines.
Trained flaggers with stop/slow paddles used to control
traffic/pedestrians. Proper signage with barriers use to protect
work area and to control traffic. Traffic control devices to be
used

Furnish and Install Yodok barriers will keep anyone from falling into the trench.
Falls/Tools Competent
Water Service: MOD Safety briefing will be held on tool operation before starting the LOW
Person – TBA
work to decrease future risks.

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Conduct and document a Daily Job briefing with the crew.
Review crew for PPE - Proper PPE will be worn at all
times (hard hat, reflective breakaway vest, safety-toe
Lack of hazard ID, lack boots, safety glasses in addition to task-specific PPE (ex.
of understanding of full-face shield, gloves, respirator, etc.). Survey worksite
Prior to the Start of rules and regulations.
Work. Daily Job before working, including access and egress methods. Competent
Lack of emergency Mod Confirm current LIRR Track Training and OSHA 10-Hour Low
Briefing / Fitness for Person
preparation. of all personnel. Inspect Fire Extinguishers and First Aid
Duty Inspection
Unauthorized kits. Ensure eyewash is on hand. Confirm LIRR
personnel. Emergency Procedures and distribute Contractor Access
Form.

MPT shall be set up first after a DJB takes place. Signs to

be installed first. Set up attenuator truck/arrow board and
flag-person before setting up cones. Set up barrels/cones
from the traffic side first, working away from traffic. Pick
up detour in reverse order. Only one side of the roadway
shall have a lane closure at any given time. Refer to the
MPT drawing for arrangement of required sign,
barrels/cones, and other traffic control devices. Access to Mod Competent
MPT Struck By High
the work area shall be restricted to authorized personnel. Person
Access restriction shall be accomplished thru the use of
signage, caution tape and/or other barriers as necessary.
Use a spotter to get the Vac Truck into position (if
applicable). A flag-person shall be posed throughout the
work shift.

Off load vehicles clear of overhead lines. Wheels

Chocked. Maintain 10’ to energized equipment. Trained
Struck by; damage to operator only. Inspect all equipment before use –
Mobilization/unloading overhead lines; Competent
Mod document inspection on daily checklist. Use Safety Low
vehicles Person
electrocution Spotter.

At least one employee trained in First Aid & CPR. First

aid kit available and location known by all workers.
First Aid- Blood Borne Cuts, bruises, infection Survey of work areas by competent person for Competent
Pathogens, Exposure Mod contaminated sharp parts or debris, etc. If present, Low Person
Control Plan isolate, barricade or call for assistance.

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Clear and maintain walking/working areas. Do not step on
or near switches. Maintain housekeeping. Remove brush
Access/Egress of and other obstacles from work areas. Inspect all ladders Competent
Trips, Slips, Falls, Mod before use. All excavations to have a straight ladder or Low
work areas Person
ramp with 25’ of every worker.

Use bug repellant and Ivy block/wash as necessary. Have

Insects and poisonous SDS for bug repellant onsite and review before use Competent
Allergic Reaction Mod (attached to this SWP). Avoid plant life if possible. Low
plants Person

Trains come from any direction, at any speed, at any

time, on any track. Clear up when directed by LIRR
flagger. Notify the RWIC of any abnormal situation on the
Struck By, ROW. Hooded sweatshirts are not authorized for use on
Trains (if ROW access this project. Cell phone use is prohibited in the work area. Competent
Electrocution (Third High Mod
is required) Avoid contact with third rail. Do not step or sit on third rail Person/RWIC
rail)
cover board. No track wandering. Hearing protection
required.

Keep back straight and bend at knees when lifting. Get

Soft tissue injury, help with heavy or bulky objects. Inspect tools before
Struck by tool or steel use. Situational awareness prior to engaging/using tool.
Manual Material Competent
chards, Mod Proper footing and work position. Leather gloves. Use Low
Handling Person
musculoskeletal mechanized assistance whenever possible.
disorders

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Before saw-cutting commences, a utility locate request
should be called into 811 New York. All positive
responses for all utilities must be received before work
Silica exposure, may start. Competent person shall have verification of all
positive responses. Work must start after the start date
on the markout request ticket but no later than 10
business days from the indicated start date. Field
personnel should confirm utility paint marks on ground for
any known utilities (refer to ticket and to signs of utility
presence such as meters, hydrants, valve boxes, etc.).
Hand dig 2’ in all directions of known utilities.

Saw-cutting; All saw-cutting will be conducted with integrated water Competent

High control system. All workers involved in saw-cutting or any Mod
jackhammering Person
other silica-producing operation shall have silica
contact with machine, awareness training prior to working.
noise
Inspect saw and blade prior to use. All guards must be in
place. Turn off machine prior to any maintenance. Refuel
in a well-ventilated area after cool down. Use in
accordance to manufacturer’s instructions and/or
recommendations only. Saw-cutting operation shall be
conducted in a delineated work zone with no other
workers around (with the exception of a spotter if
needed). Hearing protection required.

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Lifting equipment
failures; struck by
Mechanical lifting
equipment (boom
truck, excavator,
backhoe, etc.). High
unloading material,
Setting pipe, hydrants,
manholes, etc.
Damage to overhead
lines/equipment;
electrocution
Strikes by equipment,
contact with overhead
lines, electrical
Electrical Safety High
tools/equipment,
electrical shock or
electrocution.
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Loads shall not exceed the lifting capacities of the lifting
equipment or rigging equipment. Radius / capacity
diagrams shall be adhered to by the Operator. All straps,
cables, slings, shackles, etc. shall be tagged/labelled and
inspected by the Competent Person prior to each lifting
operation. Defective rigging equipment shall be tagged
and removed from service for repair/replacement.
Rigging equipment shall be used in accordance with the
manufacturer’s specifications. Hooks and safety latches
shall be in place and operational. The use of taglines for
all loads is required. Only one certified individual shall
signal the operator. Signals shall be reviewed and Competent
Mod
Person
agreed upon prior to the start of work. Workers shall not
be in the path of moving equipment or in the swing radius
of the machine. Protect synthetic slings from sharp edges
of steel. No steel chains shall be used for rigging. All lifts
shall have a spotter. Workers shall not stand/work under
a live load.
The Operator and Foreman shall inspect the work area
for overhead obstructions and power lines. Equipment
shall maintain a minimum of 10’ from low voltage power
lines.
Complete inspection of the task environment. Use of
Daily Job Briefing to explain detailed controls for job site
hazards. Maintain minimum 10’ distance at all times from Competent
overhead energized lines. Use of a spotter around Mod
Person
overhead lines. Use GFCI or double insulated tools.
Daily inspection of tools and cords by competent Person.
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Struck by heavy
equipment;
Struck by/collapse of
trench; caught between
Excavating; Working
High
within excavations
Trips, falls
Before work commences, a utility locate request should be
called into 811 New York. All positive responses for all
utilities must be received before work may start.
Competent person shall have verification of all positive
responses. Work must start after the start date on the
markout request ticket but no later than 10 business days
from the indicated start date. Field personnel should
confirm utility paint marks on ground for any known utilities
(refer to ticket and to signs of utility presence such as
meters, hydrants, valve boxes, etc.). Hand dig 2’ in all
directions of known utilities.
Use spotter to guide trucks and heavy equip. Trained
operators only. Daily equipment inspection. Eye contact
with operator. Daily excavation check list to be completed
by Competent Person. Maintain ladder within 25’
extending 3’ above ground level. Sloping and 2’ setback of
soil and material/equipment from edge of trench. Keep
equipment and materials away from edge of trench.
Ladder at 4’ of depth within 25’ of each worker. Cave in Competent
Mod
protective system at 5’ of depth. All shoring designs will Person
meet or surpass the minimum timber requirements
outlined in OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Subpart P.
Inspection of ladders by the competent person, proper
housekeeping. Stage tools out of walkways. Fall
protection at 6ft depth of excavation. All excavations not
backfilled shall be covered with steel plates. Steel plates
shall be secured with anchoring pins and asphalt or cold
patch.

Reporting odors and abnormal soil conditions to safety

Department. If contamination present: monitoring with air
monitor properly calibrated, ½ face APR with OV cartridge.
Medical clearance and respirator fit-test documents
Exposure to needed for review by Safety department. Air monitor with
contaminated soils 4-gas meter (H2S sensor) when opening any sanitary line.
Exit excavation via slope or ladder if air monitor alarm
sounds.
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Cut, struck by, noise
Cutting/grinding DIP Tripping hazards, air High
compressor, diesel fuel,
noise
Water line
Tying into existing
damage/stored energy Mod
water lines lines
in water line
Use of and Working
Struck-by / Caught-
Around Mobile and High
between
Heavy Equipment
Hand tools and
equipment (shovels,
hammers, rakes,
Eye / Hand Injuries Mod
ratchets, wrenches,
valve keys, etc).
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Proper use of tool, body position. Tool inspection. Whip
check/pins at fittings. Face shield, chaps, hearing
protection, leather gloves.
Competent
Proper housekeeping, collect debris in bags/cans. Coil Mod Person
hoses. Whip check and/or pins at fittings, designated
storage are for fuel (if required), hearing protection as
needed, daily tool inspection-remove supplied air prior to
maintenance.
Ensure water line pressure is neutralized. Perform
connections according to approved drawings. Nitrile Competent
Low
gloves and rubber boots as needed to protect from contact Person
with contamination. Wash hands after task.
Excavator and Hi-Rail boom truck (if used) shall be
visually inspected prior to use and such inspection shall be
documented. Excavator placement shall be inspected for
voids, above/below ground utilities and other obstructions
that may impact movement of materials by the machine.
Only one person will signal the Operator and signals shall
be discussed and agreed upon prior to the start of work.
Competent
No workers shall be in the swing radius - Swing radius Mod
Person
shall be delineated by cones, barrels or other positive
means. No walking behind machines – maintain a 10ft
exclusion zone whenever possible. The area under the
bucket shall remain clear while, digging or moving
material. A spotter shall be utilized to look out for hazards
and to ensure that there are no unauthorized personnel in
the vicinity of the machine.
Tools shall be inspected prior to use for damage/defects.
Defective tools shall be removed from service for
replacement. Tools shall be used in accordance with the Competent
Low
manufacturer’s specifications. Use tool only for designed Person
purpose (I.E. do not use a screwdriver as a prybar). Store
tools safely.
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Inspect all power tools and accessories prior to use. All
guards shall be in place and operational. Do not attempt to
Use of powered tools lift heavy equipment without assistance. Proper posture
and/or equipment (see manual material handling). Take turns with other
(generator, plate Burns, pinch pints, Competent
over-exertion Mod workers using any tools or equipment that are fatiguing. Low Person
tamper, jumping jack, Refuel in well-ventilated area after cool down. Do not
etc.) attempt to perform any maintenance unless equipment is
off. Keep hands away from pinch points. Hearing
protection required.
Work upwind of asphalt. Minimize time on hot asphalt
Exposure to (take turns if necessary). Spotter for trucks at all times.
Restoration work contaminants and Use proper posture (see manual material handling). Avoid Competent
Mod Low
(asphalt / concrete) chemicals; struck by; contact of asphalt or cement on skin. Wear protective Person
over-exertion clothing as needed. Rubber slush boots for cement work.
Avoid splashing of cement.
Spill kit shall be available to contain the accidental release
of fuel/oil/fluids. A fire extinguisher shall be in close
proximity to the work area. Secondary containment is
Use of Fuel, Oil and Accidental Release or required for the storage of all large fuels/oils/fluids Competent
Mod Low
Hydraulic Fluids Spill containers (I.E. 55 gallon drums). Handling and storage of Person
fuel shall require the applicable FNDY Certificate of
Fitness and FDNY storage permits. SDSs onsite (attached
to this SWP).
Work area shall be kept clean and organized at all times.
Stage all tools and run all hoses/cables out of walkways.
Securing area during Police the area frequently. Return all tools to proper
and prior to leaving Slips, Trips, Falls
location in crew truck when not in use. Competent person Competent
the work site (I.E. Mod to inspect site before leaving. Low Person
Housekeeping and Traffic
demobilizing) Use a certified flagger and crew truck as buffer when
picking up detour - always start from the end of the detour
and work towards the beginning. Pick up signs last.

Pick up detour from far side of traffic flow working toward

Demobilization: Struck By traffic. Pick up signs last, use a trained flagger to slow Competent
Mod LOW
Slips/Trips/Falls traffic. Remove filter fabric from catch basins. The Person
Dust competent person will inspect the site before leaving.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT SHEET
Determine OVERALL RISK LEVEL after controls are implemented
(Check the HIGHEST remaining risk level):

_XX__ LOW (L) __ _ MODERATE (M) ___ HIGH (H) ___ EXTREME (E)

RISK CONTROL ADEQUACY STATEMENT: YES NO

Support- Is the type/amount/capability/condition of support adequate to carry out the activity? XX
 Personnel Supplies Equipment Material
Standards- Is guidance / procedure adequately clear / practical / specific to control the hazards? XX
Training- Is training adequately thorough and recent to control the hazards? XX
Leadership- Is the project management team ready, willing, and able to enforce the standards XX
required to control the hazards?
Signature of Risk Acceptance Authority: Extremely Risk – Never Authorized
High Risk – Company Officer (President or VP)
Moderate Risk – Project Mgr. or Construction Mgr.
Date: Low Risk – Superintendent
Signature of Safety Engineer: Signature of Foreman:

Date: Date:
CREW SIGNATURES

DATE PRINT NAME SIGN NAME

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