2008-02-22_APPLICATION CORRESPONDENCE - C2008086 (39)

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CHAPTERFOUR Environmental Consequences and Mitigation guidance for monitoring and appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for construction workers. • Cold and heat stress: Personnel training, monitoring, and correct personal protection can help mitigate the effects of temperature extremes. • Slips, trips, and falls: Identifying and eliminating or minimizing hazards, use of proper footwear. and implementing behavioral-based training will help reduce injuries associated with slips, trips, and falls. • Confined space entry and excavation and trench hazards: Personnel will be trained and/or knowledgeable about applicable OSHA safety training and regulations. • Rock and roof falls: Best Practices have been developed through experience and research to reduce these risks. They combine engineering design, roof support, equipment, mining methods, and human factors to create safer workplaces and work practices. (NIOSH 2008) • Coal Dust: Most of the coal transfer points and processing actions during coal production will be enclosed and, therefore, limit the amount of "fugitive" emissions. Health standard provision of the Federal Mine Safety & Health Act of 1977, Public Law 91-173 (as amended by Public Law 95-164) will be strictly adhered to. • Underground air quality: Ventilation to supply fresh air and remove/dilute contaminants and pollutants will be a component of the mining design. • Blasting: Blasting experts will utilize safe blast design, control of access, and evacuation warnings before blasting. Personnel in the vicinity of a blast will wear PPE, and all personnel will observe safe distances during blasting activities. Safety procedures will be strictly adhered to. • Fire in coal storage and handling facilities: Afire suppression system will be an element of the engineering design. Relevant site staff will complete fire safety training. An Emergency Response Plan inclusive of a local trained fire crew and proper containment and shutdown procedures will be implemented. • Accidents related to use of tools and machinery: Equipment and machinery will be operated within the manufacturer's specifications. All equipment and machinery will be maintained and serviced on a regular basis. Employees will be trained and have current licenses where necessary. Maintenance "lock-out /tag-out" safety systems will be implemented. • Birds and bats: Cleaning up affected areas will help to prevent the spread of infection. Ventilation to supply fresh air and remove/dilute contaminants and pollutants as well as proper PPE use will be a component of the mining design. • Traffic incidents on site: Miners operating vehicles on site will be trained and licensed, so that these vehicles are driven in a safe and appropriate manner. • Chemical release to atmospheric or ground systems: Personnel will be trained in appropriate storage and handling and incident response. Material safety data sheets (MSDS) will be available on site. Chemical incidents will be included in the Emergency Response Plan. 4-57 DBMS 612