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Triangle Region Solid Waste Planners Committee Household Hazardous Waste October 28, 1993 Project Manager: The Project Manager oversees Health and Safety issues for activities directly related to the project operational efforts and assures that on-site supervision meets corporate standards. Project Supervisor: The Project Supervisor shall direct on-site operational efforts. At the project site the Project Supervisor, assisted by the Health and Safety Supervisor has primary responsibility for: • Assuring that all field personnel have met the training requirements; • Assuring that personnel are aware of the provisions of this plan and familiar with planned procedures for dealing with emergencies; • Assuring that personnel are aware of the potential hazards associated with site operations; • Assuring that appropriate personal protective equipment is available and properly used; • Monitoring the safety performance of all personnel; • Correcting any work practices or conditions that may result in injury or exposure to hazardous substances; • Preparing any accident/incident reports; • Implementing all aspects of the I aidlaw Injury & Illness Prevention Program as applicable to the project site. Health and Safety Regional Manager: The Project Health & Safety Manager generally will not be involved directly in site activities. However, the Health & Safety Manager will provide the following function in support of the field activities: • Maintain an adequate inventory of equipment in good working order; • Maintain all necessary files and records; • Be available for consultation by the Project Supervisor or Health and Safety Supervisor; • Modify health and safety equipment or procedures based on data gathered at the project site; • Provide occasional site audits to verify adherence to the site safety requirements. Health and Safety Supervisor: The Health and Safety Supervisor or Designee will be responsible for implementing the health and safety plan during site operations. The Health and Safety Supervisor has the authority to stop work for health and safety reasons. Other specific responsibilities include: • Verifying that all employees work in a safe manner according to the health and safety plan; • Establishing guidelines for wearing and decontaminating (if necessary) personal protective equipment; • Observing work party members for sign of exposure or stress; • Immediately reporting any unusual or unsafe conditions to the Project Supervisor; Laidlaw Environmental Services 33