1、8-27SSPC-QP 4May 1, 1997Editorial Revisions November 1, 20041. Scope1.1 This standard establishes a procedure for evaluating the qualifi cations of contractors whose work involves distur-bance of hazardous coatings (e.g., containing lead or other hazardous metals) incidental to demolition or repair
2、work on complex or conventional structures. 1.2 This standard establishes two qualifi cation categories for contractors disturbing and containing hazardous paint. The specifying agency shall designate the required qualifi cation category for the contractor based on the type and level of containment
3、and ventilation required.1.3 This standard procedure also establishes minimum requirements for worker health and safety programs and environmental protection programs utilized by the contractor who disturbs hazardous coatings incidental to demolition or repair work.1.4 Contractors qualifi ed under S
4、SPC-QP 2 already meet the requirements of this standard procedure.2. Description2.1 DEFINITIONSCompetent Person: One who is capable of identifying existing and predictable hazards in the surroundings or work-ing conditions that are unsanitary, hazardous, or dangerous to employees, the public, and th
5、e environment, and who has authorization to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate them. OSHA requires a competent person on-site during exposure-producing operations.Complex Structure: Complex structures are those constructed of steel or concrete, such as metal producing and rolling mills, br
6、idges, and processing facilities, including chemical and petrochemical processing plants, pulp and paper mills, power plants and substations, and food and beverage plants and terminals. Contractor: A fi rm that performs general construction (i.e., demolition and repair work) in the industrial and co
7、m-mercial markets.Conventional Structures: Structures such as light manu-facturing plants; miscellaneous and ornamental iron work; sign structures; storage tanks; low rise, truss, beam, and column structures. Simple rolled beam bridges may also be covered by the requirements of this standard procedu
8、re.Evaluating Authority: A facility owner or authority des-ignated by the facility owner to review contractor submittals, conduct on-site evaluations and report results of the evaluation determining if the contractor is in compliance with the require-ments of this procedure.Hazardous Coatings: Coati
9、ng systems that contain substances (e.g., lead or other hazardous metals) in suf-fi cient concentrations to create an occupational hazard for the worker exposed to or handling the coating waste, or an environmental hazard in the locale where disturbance of the coating is taking place.Limited Amounts
10、: Only the minimum amount of paint that should be removed from localized areas to meet regu-lations for: fl ame cutting of existing steel for the purpose of demolition; arc gouging to disconnect existing steel members; welding of new steel members to existing members; welds for the retrofi tting of
11、bearings, etc.Qualifi cation: The procedure by which written assurance is given that an applicant conforms to the prescribed set of conditions or requirements of this standard procedure.Subcontractor: For the purposes of this qualifi cation procedure, the term “subcontractor” is interchangeable with
12、 the term “contractor” and is defi ned as the same.2.2 FUNCTIONS TO BE EVALUATED2.2.1 The qualifi cation process rates four areas: 1) Man-agement of Hazardous Paint Removal; 2) Technical Capabili-ties; 3) Qualifi cation of Personnel; and 4) Safety Health, and Environmental Compliance. Specifi c requ
13、irements (evaluation items) for each of these areas are presented in Section 4 of this standard procedure. For special requirements, additional evaluation items may be included.2.2.2 The evaluating authority shall develop specifi c criteria, scoring, and evaluation schemes for determining the qualif
14、i cations of all contractors based on the evaluation items in Section 4. For special requirements, additional evaluation items may be included.2.2.3 The criteria, scoring, and evaluation schemes constitute the “Evaluation Guidelines” used to determine a contractors qualifi cations, using the sequenc
15、e of procedures in Section 5 of this standard procedure.SSPC: The Society for Protective CoatingsQUALIFICATION PROCEDURE NO. 4Standard Procedure for Evaluating the Qualifi cations of Contractors Disturbing Hazardous Coatings During Demolition and Repair Work8-28SSPC-QP 4May 1, 1997Editorial Revision
16、s November 1, 20042.3 QUALIFICATION CATEGORIES2.3.1 This standard procedure establishes two qualifi cation categories for removing and containing hazardous (e.g., lead-based) paint. These categories differ in the extent of contain-ment and ventilation required, based on the amount of dust and debris
17、 likely to be generated during repair and demolition. Note: This standard procedure is primarily geared toward lead paint removal work. However, if chromium or other hazardous materials are present in the previously applied coating system, the contractor is expected to be familiar with OSHA and EPA
18、requirements for handling these materials.2.3.2 Category A: This category consists primarily of chemical stripping and power tool cleaning within contain-ment in accordance with Class 1C or 1P of SSPC-Guide 6. Contractors qualifying for Category A automatically qualify for Category B.2.3.3 Category
19、B: This category consists primarily of chemical stripping and power tool cleaning within containment in accordance with Class 2C, 3C, 2P or 3P of SSPC- Guide 6. Qualifi cation for Category B does not automatically include qualifi cation for Category A.3. Referenced Standards 3.1 The latest issue, re
20、vision, or amendment of these standards and other references shall govern unless otherwise noted.3.3 If there is a confl ict between the requirements of any of the references and this procedure, the requirements of the procedure shall prevail.3.4 SSPC STANDARDS:Guide 6 Guide for Containing Debris Ge
21、nerated During Paint Removal OperationsGuide 7 Guide for the Disposal of Lead-Contaminated Surface Preparation DebrisQP 2 Standard Procedure for Evaluat-ing the Qualifi cations of Painting Contractors to Remove Hazardous Paint3.5 U.S. GOVERNMENT CODE OF FEDERAL REGU-LATIONS:29 CFR, Part 1926 “Safety
22、 and Health Regulations for Construction“40 CFR, Part 50 Appendix G, “NationalAmbient Air Quality Standard for Lead”40 CFR, Subchapter I “Solid Wastes” (parts 260-263 and 268)3.6 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH 2) OSHA Construction Industry Standards; 3) EPA solid and hazardous waste r
23、egulations; 4) EPA site clean-up and spill response regulations; and 5) relevant state and local regulations. 3. Different removal methods, classes of contain-ment, and environmental controls consistent with one or more of the qualifi cation categories specifi ed in Section 4.2.4. All aspects of tra
24、ining specifi ed in Section 4.3.2.5. Relevant safety practices outlined in Section 4.4.6. Annual refresher training, at a minimum of eight hours per year. b. Experience of the competent person shall include:1. Minimum of two years of related experience.2. Experience in relevant safety practices.3. E
25、xperience in waste handling procedures rela-tive to projects described in Section 4.2.4. Experience in environmental monitoring relative to projects described in Section 4.2.4.3.2 Production and Support Worker Training: Evidence or documentation shall be furnished that produc-tion and support person
26、nel (i.e., those involved in hazardous paint removal operations or related work) shall have had at least eight hours of training annually. Note: Proposed EPA regulations may require more than eight hours of training in the future; at a minimum, the training program shall include the following:a. Con
27、tents of 29 CFR 1926.21, 1926.59, 1926.62, and any EPA regulations in effect to comply with Title X.b. Awareness of the types of operations with lead or other hazardous materials that could result in exposure exceeding the action levels. If no action level exists, use half of the Permissible Exposur
28、e Limit (PEL) as the threshold. c. Procedures for handling hazardous materials and waste.d. Contents of the contractors general and site-spe-cifi c written compliance plans, as required in Sec-tion 4.4.4.4 REQUIRED WORKER PROTECTION AND ENVI-RONMENTAL COMPLIANCE PROGRAMS4.4.1 Worker Protection Proce
29、dures and Record-keeping Systems: The contractor shall have on site a written worker protection plan based on the applicable requirements of 29 CFR 1926.62 (Construction Industry) and OSHA and National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) lead in construction guidelines and complianc
30、e directives. This program shall include, at a minimum:a. Defi ned responsibilities for a safety coordinator, who shall have training in industrial hygiene and safety. This person may be on the contractors staff, or the contractor may utilize the services of an industrial hygiene or safety professio
31、nal with knowledge of hazardous paint removal operations. Since the competent person is required to be on site to implement all compliance activities, it is not necessary for the safety coordinator to be on site at all times. However, the safety coordinator should be available for consultation as ne
32、eded.b. Evidence that the written worker protection plan has been reviewed and approved by an industrial hygiene or safety professional.c. Provisions for exposure monitoring.d. Details of hazardous materials compliance plan, including provisions for:1. Protective clothing working clothes provided by
33、 employer laundry provided by employer changing work clothes prior to leaving the work site2. Housekeeping delineation of clean and contaminated areas delineation and usage of equipment storage areas periodic dust and waste clean up3. Hygiene hand-washing facilities showers with separate clean and c
34、ontaminated areas for clothing storage and changing separate worker break and eating areas4. Medical surveillance pre- and post-job blood testing and physical periodic blood testing medical removal protection in accordance with OSHA5. Training use of equipment use and maintenance of respirators8-31S
35、SPC-QP 4May 1, 1997Editorial Revisions November 1, 2004 safety, such as the use of scaffolding, eye and ear protection, and signs6. Recordkeeping OSHA 200 log medical surveillance exposure monitoring traininge. Respiratory protection and medical surveillance programf. Employee site-specifi c trainin
36、g4.4.2 Environmental Compliance Plan: The contrac-tor shall have a written plan to protect the environment from hazardous materials located at the job site. This plan shall include, at a minimum:a. An environmental protection plan detailing how the contractor controls discharges to air, soil, and wa
37、ter.b. A hazardous waste materials management and disposal plan. (See SSPC-Guide 7 and 40 CFR, Subchapter 1, “Solid Wastes” parts 260-263 and 268.)4.4.3 Monitoring Plan: The contractor shall have a written procedure specifying monitoring criteria and a resulting ac-tion plan for the competent person
38、. The plan shall require the competent person to be on site at all times (unless otherwise authorized) during paint-disturbing operations. Instructions shall require this person, independent of production pressures, to stop non-conforming operations (i.e., work that deviates from the safety and envi
39、ronmental compliance programs). This pro-cedure shall also provide for a qualifi ed back-up person in the event that the competent person is absent from the job site.4.4.4 Enforcement: The contractor shall document that procedures and policies are in effect to ensure that the worker safety and envir
40、onmental plans are enforced. 5. Determining Qualifi cations5.1 CONTRACTOR SUBMITTALS: The contractor seek-ing qualifi cation shall submit to the evaluating authority written documentation of the fi rms qualifi cations with respect to all items addressed in Section 4. These must include the follow-in
41、g, at a minimum:a. Experience of contractor in operations that result in disturbance of hazardous paint or related work. b. Names of representatives of facility owners or prime contractors for whom work was performed, and dates of work.c. Evidence that the contractor has designated specifi c individ
42、uals as competent persons who are qualifi ed to supervise hazardous paint removal or related work.d. Specifi c training and certifi cation of production and support personnel in the environmental and health risks associated with disturbance of hazardous paint, and in industrial hygiene.e. Other evid
43、ence of effectiveness of programs and qualifi cations outlined in Sections 4.1 through 4.4 (e.g., OSHA 200 log and blood lead level monitoring records).f. Copies of safety and environmental compliance programs.g. Copies of citations issued to the contractor for serious or willful violations of feder
44、al, state, or local regula-tions.6. Evaluation Sequence6.1 SUBMITTAL OF WRITTEN APPLICATION PACKAGE: The initial step is to request an application form and instructions. The request, along with an application fee, must be submitted to the qualifying agency.The application process involves gathering
45、required information about the contractor or shop as described in the application form. This information and documentation will be submitted to the qualifying agency at the same time as the formal application for qualifi cation.6.2 REVIEW OF APPLICATION PACKAGE: The contrac-tors application package
46、is reviewed by the qualifying agency using guidelines for evaluation that have been established by that agency. The evaluation items are based on Sections 4 and 5 of this document. 6.3 ON-SITE AUDIT OF CONTRACTOR: Subject to satisfactory evaluation of the application package referred to Sections 4 a
47、nd 5 and on a date mutually agreed upon by the contractor and the qualifying agency (unless the audit is unannounced), the qualifying agencys auditor will visit the contractors premises and complex structure job site or shop fl oor where thermal spray application is being performed to investigate an
48、d rate the following areas directly and indirectly affecting quality of work provided: Management Procedures; Technical Capabilities; Quality Control; and Safety and Health. The auditor will perform the following: Confi rm data submitted with the application for quali-fi cation. Conduct interviews w
49、ith key supervisory personnel and some subordinate employees. Observe and rate the organization and operation, including management procedures, technical capabili-ties, quality control, and safety and health programs and procedures. Examine and rate equipment and facilities.The on-site audit will usually require from one to three days to complete.6.4 EXIT INTERVIEW: Following the site audit, and be-fore the auditor leaves the site, an exit interview will be held. 8-32SSPC-QP 4May 1, 1997Editorial Revisions November 1, 2004At the exit interview, the auditor will
