Contaminated Site Remediation Operations Safety Checklist

This comprehensive contaminated site remediation operations safety checklist ensures regulatory compliance with OSHA, EPA, 29 CFR 1910.120, ACGIH, State Environmental Agency. Daily safety inspection for environmental remediation sites covering site safety plan compliance, personal protective equipment levels, air monitoring, decontamination, and OSHA HAZWOPER compliance per 29 CFR 1910.120 and EPA remediation guidance. Complete all sections to maintain compliance documentation and audit readines

  • Industry: Waste Management & Recycling
  • Frequency: Daily / Weekly
  • Estimated Time: 30 minutes
  • Role: Operations Manager / Environmental Compliance Officer
  • Total Items: 18
  • Compliance: OSHA, EPA, 29 CFR 1910.120, ACGIH, State Environmental Agency

Site Safety Plan and Health and Safety Officer

Verify HASP compliance per 29 CFR 1910.120(b).

  • Is site-specific Health and Safety Plan (HASP) on site and accessible to all workers?
  • Is designated Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) present and performing required inspections?
  • Has daily safety briefing been conducted reviewing hazards, work tasks, and emergency procedures?
  • Have appropriate PPE levels (A, B, C, D) been assigned per HASP based on hazard characterization?
  • Is buddy system enforced for all workers in potentially hazardous zones per HAZWOPER requirement?

Air Monitoring and Action Levels

Verify air monitoring per HASP action levels.

  • Is continuous air monitoring conducted with calibrated multi-gas detector during excavation and handling operations?
  • Are HASP action levels established for contaminants of concern with upgrade protocol if exceeded?
  • Is LEO (lowest effect observable) monitoring at site boundary conducted for volatile contaminants?
  • Are air monitoring results logged with timestamp, location, instrument ID, and reading per HASP requirements?
  • Are work positioning and air monitoring downwind of sources per HASP safety requirements?

Worker Decontamination

Verify decontamination per HAZWOPER requirements.

  • Is decontamination station established at exclusion zone boundary with required equipment?
  • Is proper sequence for PPE doffing to minimize self-contamination posted and followed?
  • Is decontamination water and rinse water collected and properly disposed rather than entering storm drains?
  • Is clean break and rest area established upwind of contaminated zone for personnel rest?

Emergency Response and Medical Surveillance

Verify emergency readiness per 29 CFR 1910.120(l).

  • Is written emergency response plan covering spill, fire, injury, and evacuation posted at site entrance?
  • Is certified first aid provider and first aid kit on site per 29 CFR 1910.120(f)(7)?
  • Are all workers in medical monitoring program per HAZWOPER 1910.120(f) with pre-employment baseline?
  • Are evacuation signal types and assembly point known to all workers through site briefing?

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Why Use This Contaminated Site Remediation Operations Safety Checklist?

This contaminated site remediation operations safety checklist helps waste management & recycling teams maintain compliance and operational excellence. Designed for operations manager / environmental compliance officer professionals, this checklist covers 18 critical inspection points across 4 sections. Recommended frequency: daily / weekly.

Ensures compliance with OSHA, EPA, 29 CFR 1910.120, ACGIH, State Environmental Agency. Regulatory-aligned for audit readiness and inspection documentation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Contaminated Site Remediation Operations Safety Checklist cover?

This checklist covers 18 inspection items across 4 sections: Site Safety Plan and Health and Safety Officer, Air Monitoring and Action Levels, Worker Decontamination, Emergency Response and Medical Surveillance. It is designed for waste management & recycling operations and compliance.

How often should this checklist be completed?

This checklist should be completed daily / weekly. Each completion takes approximately 30 minutes.

Who should use this Contaminated Site Remediation Operations Safety Checklist?

This checklist is designed for Operations Manager / Environmental Compliance Officer professionals in the waste management & recycling industry. It can be used for self-assessments, team audits, and regulatory compliance documentation.

Can I download this checklist as a PDF?

Yes, this checklist is available as a free PDF download. You can also use it digitally in the POPProbe mobile app for real-time data capture, photo documentation, and automatic reporting.

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