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Site Characterization
Instructional Goal:Upon completion of this topic the participant will better understand the need to identify and evaluate various types of hazards using the processes of site characterization and to see the importance of information documentation.
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Site Characterization
• Project Team Leader is responsible for site characterization and assessment.
• Information provided is needed to identify site hazards and select worker protection methods.
• Site Characterization is a continuous process.
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SITE CHARACTERIZATION PHASES
• Off-Site Survey
• On-Site Survey
• On-Going Monitoring
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Off-Site Characterization
• interviews/records research
• perimeter reconnaissance
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Interview/Records Research
• location of site• description of activity at the site• previous surveys• meteorological data• geologic and hydrologic data
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Interview/Records Research
terrain pathways of dispersion habitation and population centers;
populations at risk accessibility by air and roads present status of response and
who has responded
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Perimeter Reconnaissance
Involves?
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Visual Observations
review historical and current aerial photos note any labels or markings note any deterioration of containers note biological indicators note unusual conditions
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Develop a Site Map
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monitor ambient air at site perimeter
note unusual odors
collect and analyze samples
Monitor Ambient Air
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Soil and/or Water Samples
Collect and analyze off-site samples
•Soil•Drinking Water•Ground water•Surface water
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Site Safety Plan
The Off-Site Survey is used to develop a Site Safety Plan.
The Site Safety Plan outlines what must be accomplished and prescribes procedures to ensure the health and safety of the entry team.
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On-site Survey
Verifies and supplements the information provided by the Off-Site Survey
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On-site Survey
The Entry Team must
monitor air for IDLH conditions
monitor for ionizing radiation
visually check for dangerous conditions
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The On-Site Survey
if NO IDLH conditions or other dangerous conditions are found.
continuescontinues
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On-Site Survey
Conduct further air monitoring as Conduct further air monitoring as necessary!necessary!
note any safety hazards or indicators of potential exposure
note all types of containers (any labels or markings) and their condition
note physical properties of materials
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On-Site Survey
note land features
identify natural wind barriers
determine potential pathways of dispersion
locate buried waste or contaminant plumes by using remote sensing if possible
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On-Site Survey
Collect and analyze samples from the site
Air Ground Water Soil (surface and
subsurface) Standing pools of liquids,
streams and ponds Storage containers
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On-going Monitoring
site activities and weather conditions change
can be conducted by using a combination of methods stationary sampling equipment personnel monitoring devices periodic area monitoring
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Reassessment Indicators
a new work phase change
of season of weather in job tasks during a work
phase in levels of contamination
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Good Documentationwill ...
ensure accurate communication
ensure quality of data collected
provide reasons for safety decisions
support possible legal actions
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What types of documents need to be controlled?
Logbook
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Controlled Documents
logbooks field data
records graphs photos sample labels chain-of-
custody forms
analytical records
samples to identify biologic, pathologic and radiological hazards
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What processes can be implemented to control data?
Logbook
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Document Control
• Numbering each document• Keeping a document inventory• Collecting all documents at the
end of each work period• Make sure that all information
written in waterproof ink• Placing all documents in a
secured central file after completed