New York State Department of Transportation · WASTE MANAGEMENT Hazardous Waste Includes waste that...

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Bridge Maintenance Skills Training

Section I: Safety

Lesson: A7

Environmental Awareness

NYSDOT Bridge Maintenance Skills Training

Training Objective SummaryTraining Objective SummaryAfter this presentation, employees should After this presentation, employees should be able to recognize the most common be able to recognize the most common environmental issues related to bridge environmental issues related to bridge maintenance activities and understand maintenance activities and understand how to prevent or resolve them.how to prevent or resolve them.


Training Objective 1Training Objective 1

You will learn about environmentally You will learn about environmentally sound work practices related to:sound work practices related to:

Stream WorkStream WorkBridge WashingBridge WashingWeathered PaintWeathered PaintAir PollutionAir Pollution


STREAM WORKSTREAM WORKSome streams are Protected Streams classified by Some streams are Protected Streams classified by NYSDECNYSDEC as A, A(T), A(TS), AA, AA(T), AA(TS), as A, A(T), A(TS), AA, AA(T), AA(TS), B, B(T), B(TS), C(T), C(TS)B, B(T), B(TS), C(T), C(TS)These streams support Trout and Trout spawningThese streams support Trout and Trout spawningWash bridges over Protected Streams from Wash bridges over Protected Streams from early spring to early summer,early spring to early summer, when water level is high when water level is high EXCEPT DURING/ IMMEDIATELY AFTER STOCKINGEXCEPT DURING/ IMMEDIATELY AFTER STOCKING

Contact your MEC Contact your MEC to find out the to find out the classification of classification of any stream, and theany stream, and thestocking schedulestocking schedule


NYSDEC stocks

streams with trout from March 15-

May 15

Do not dispose of the following in a stream:Do not dispose of the following in a stream:Concrete chunks or dustConcrete chunks or dustAbrasives like Black BeautyAbrasives like Black BeautyAsphalt chunksAsphalt chunksDebris from welding or torch cuttingDebris from welding or torch cuttingSedimentSedimentAny other waste materialsAny other waste materials

**These materials may alter the stream bed **These materials may alter the stream bed or release chemicals that degrade water or release chemicals that degrade water quality, affecting the food chain and fish egg quality, affecting the food chain and fish egg development.development.

STREAM WORKSTREAM WORK

STREAM WORKSTREAM WORKFor all streams, the water level must be For all streams, the water level must be HIGHHIGH during bridge washing to disperse during bridge washing to disperse waste rapidlywaste rapidly–– if not, postpone washingif not, postpone washingDo not use machinery in the stream Do not use machinery in the stream channel unless absolutely necessary. If channel unless absolutely necessary. If machinery is used in stream, stay within machinery is used in stream, stay within 50 ft of the bridge.50 ft of the bridge.““No increase [in water murkiness] that will No increase [in water murkiness] that will cause a substantial visible contrast to cause a substantial visible contrast to natural conditionsnatural conditions”” ––NYSDEC regulationNYSDEC regulation


High water level

Machinery out of water

STREAM WORKSTREAM WORKBRIDGE

WASHING


Do not trap or shoot a beaver outside of Do not trap or shoot a beaver outside of hunting season, or remove a beaver dam, hunting season, or remove a beaver dam, without permission from the NYSDEC without permission from the NYSDEC Regional Wildlife Manager or your MEC.Regional Wildlife Manager or your MEC.



If you must disturb a stream bank, use:If you must disturb a stream bank, use:



Vegetation Re-establishment Silt Fences

Stone and Straw Check DamsSediment Basins

To prevent erosion and

sedimentation


STREAM WORKSTREAM WORKStream Crossing with Machinery

BAD

Causes lots of sediment discharge

GOOD

Preserves water quality


A permit from NYSDEC is required

Must be aware of classification of stream

Dates should be from May 15 – September 30

Contain all waste products and debris and dispose of off-site

To work in a stream or dewater a stream channel:

May 15 Sept 30

Summer

BRIDGE WASHINGBRIDGE WASHINGFIRSTFIRST

Pick up large debrisPick up large debrisdispose of it OFF SITEdispose of it OFF SITE


SECONDSECONDMake sure bridge Make sure bridge drainage system is not drainage system is not blockedblocked


THIRDTHIRDSweep surface, but NOT Sweep surface, but NOT into stream or onto roadinto stream or onto roadIf less than 1 yardIf less than 1 yard³³, can , can dump it on side of roaddump it on side of road

FOURTHFOURTHLook for areas of loose or Look for areas of loose or peeling paintpeeling paintDo not wash these areasDo not wash these areas

BRIDGE WASHINGBRIDGE WASHING

Migratory Bird Treaty Act (1918)Migratory Bird Treaty Act (1918)One can be fined $15,000 and go to jail for One can be fined $15,000 and go to jail for ½½ year for disturbing a bird or occupied nest year for disturbing a bird or occupied nest Look for nests Look for nests before washing before washing Bridge washing Bridge washing contractors have contractors have been chargedbeen charged



Cliff Swallow Nest

Do not disturb Do not disturb within 3 ft of a nestwithin 3 ft of a nestBefore April 15 & Before April 15 & after August 15, after August 15, nests might be nests might be emptyemptyIf empty, nests If empty, nests should be removed should be removed before cleaning before cleaning operations beginoperations begin


Cliff Swallows

Bird Nest


List of Protected Migratory Birds includes:List of Protected Migratory Birds includes:


Bald Eagle

Black capped Chickadee

Grasshopper Sparrow

Cardinal

Red TailHawk

Mockingbird

Jungle Crow

Nighthawk

Downey Woodpecker

Black-Crested TitmouseMourning Dove Barn Owl Black Vulture

To protect aquatic life when water is taken To protect aquatic life when water is taken from a local source: from a local source:

Do not take so much that the water level of Do not take so much that the water level of the pond, stream, or lake visibly dropsthe pond, stream, or lake visibly dropsWithdraw water Withdraw water with a screened with a screened hose no larger hose no larger than than ¼”¼” diameter diameter First option is to use water from a fire hydrantFirst option is to use water from a fire hydrant



BRIDGE WASHINGBRIDGE WASHINGTo prevent the spread of invasive species To prevent the spread of invasive species (such as Zebra Mussels): (such as Zebra Mussels):

Water from one source may not Water from one source may not be transported and used to wash be transported and used to wash a bridge in a different watersheda bridge in a different watershedPumps, hoses, barriers, shovels, boots, buckets, Pumps, hoses, barriers, shovels, boots, buckets, backhoes, trucks, excavators, etc., must be backhoes, trucks, excavators, etc., must be cleaned inside and out with a chlorine/water cleaned inside and out with a chlorine/water solution and dry before future use solution and dry before future use Collect wash water for offCollect wash water for off--site disposal:site disposal:Do not dump any contaminated water back in Do not dump any contaminated water back in source!source!


WEATHERED PAINTWEATHERED PAINTBridges built before 1989 Bridges built before 1989 may have paints that may have paints that contain lead and asbestoscontain lead and asbestosIn late 1988, paints In late 1988, paints changed to an epoxy and changed to an epoxy and polyurethane basepolyurethane baseHowever, now ALL PAINT However, now ALL PAINT is considered harmful to is considered harmful to the environmentthe environment


Flaking paint under bridge

Paint condition can be rated from:Paint condition can be rated from:7 = like new condition, to7 = like new condition, to1 = large patches missing1 = large patches missing


WEATHERED PAINTWEATHERED PAINT

Flaking paint Flaking paint may not be removedmay not be removed by abrasive by abrasive blasting without Class A total containment blasting without Class A total containment measures. All paint particles must be collected, measures. All paint particles must be collected, separated and properly disposed of.separated and properly disposed of.



Do not use power washing on a bridge or Do not use power washing on a bridge or section of bridge with a paint rating of section of bridge with a paint rating of 3 or 3 or lower.lower.


It is okay to remove It is okay to remove loose rust flakes from loose rust flakes from weathering steel with weathering steel with power washingpower washingThere is no evidence There is no evidence that rust chips harm that rust chips harm the environmentthe environment


***For details on weathered paint regulations and weathering steel, see EI 07-032.


AIR QUALITYAIR QUALITY


Some activities release large amounts of particulate matter (PM) into the air:

Abrasive Blasting Compressed Air Cleaning

Jack Hammering Saw Cutting

Sweeping Idling Diesel MachineryNYSDOT Bridge Maintenance Skills Training

FACTS:FACTS:Particulate matter can cause severe lung Particulate matter can cause severe lung diseases if significant amounts are inhaled diseases if significant amounts are inhaled repeatedly over time.repeatedly over time.The smaller the particles, the deeper they The smaller the particles, the deeper they go into the lungs.go into the lungs.Concrete dust contains silica. Concrete dust contains silica.

Continuous overexposure to silica seriously Continuous overexposure to silica seriously scars lung tissue, leading to silicosis (no cure).scars lung tissue, leading to silicosis (no cure).



Limit release of PM as much as possible Limit release of PM as much as possible near sensitive receptors: near sensitive receptors:

Schools and playgrounds Schools and playgrounds Residential neighborhoodsResidential neighborhoodsParks Parks Hospitals and nursing homesHospitals and nursing homesDaycare centersDaycare centersDensely populated areasDensely populated areas



Reducing PM HazardReducing PM HazardAbrasive Blasting: Try alternative mediums Abrasive Blasting: Try alternative mediums to coal slag (Black Beauty)to coal slag (Black Beauty)

Garnet:Garnet:--larger particleslarger particles--more efficientmore efficientSteel shot:Steel shot:--selfself--contains all dustcontains all dust--recycles the mediumrecycles the medium



Steel Shot Blast Machine

Reducing PM HazardReducing PM HazardPerform work on Perform work on ““off hoursoff hours”” (e.g. Saturday)(e.g. Saturday)Monitor wind direction and weather patterns during Monitor wind direction and weather patterns during workworkDo not leave machinery Do not leave machinery idling unnecessarilyidling unnecessarilyDo wet saw cutting insteadDo wet saw cutting insteadof cutting dry concreteof cutting dry concreteTransport soil and debris Transport soil and debris in covered vehiclesin covered vehicles



Wet Saw Cutting


You will learn best practices for You will learn best practices for managing potentially hazardous managing potentially hazardous materials, and how to be materials, and how to be prepared in case of a spill.prepared in case of a spill.


HAZARDOUS MATERIALSHAZARDOUS MATERIALSSome common materials that are hazardous Some common materials that are hazardous

to the environment if spilled:to the environment if spilled:paints, stainspaints, stainsrust coatingsrust coatingspaint thinnerpaint thinnerfuels, hydraulic fluid,fuels, hydraulic fluid,automotive fluids automotive fluids diesel fueldiesel fuel


Materials that should be completely avoided:Materials that should be completely avoided:Methylene chloride (graffiti removal)Methylene chloride (graffiti removal)Sand for abrasive blastingSand for abrasive blastingToluene Toluene (strong solvents)(strong solvents)*This is carcinogenic!*This is carcinogenic!

HAZARDOUS MATERIALSHAZARDOUS MATERIALS

All crews should have a Spill Kit and related All crews should have a Spill Kit and related materials, including a variety of the following:materials, including a variety of the following:Specialty absorbent mats, Specialty absorbent mats, rolls, pads, rolls, pads, ““sockssocks””, , blankets, dikes, blankets, dikes, bermsbermsSand, clay, kitty litter, Sand, clay, kitty litter, pulp, or sludge pelletspulp, or sludge pelletsA broom and bucketA broom and bucket


Containing a spill with dikes


Be prepared in case of a spill!Be prepared in case of a spill!


Spill Kit Containment Pallet


Cleaning Asphalt Tools with Diesel Fuel:Cleaning Asphalt Tools with Diesel Fuel:Do not clean asphalt tools with diesel fuel Do not clean asphalt tools with diesel fuel near streams, ponds, wells, or drainage near streams, ponds, wells, or drainage sources sources Apply diesel with hand sprayers to limit Apply diesel with hand sprayers to limit amount usedamount usedAll diesel used must be collected with All diesel used must be collected with tarps, sand pads, pails, or similar methodstarps, sand pads, pails, or similar methods



How to respond to a spill:How to respond to a spill:1.1. Inform and remove people from areaInform and remove people from area2.2. Identify the substance (if possible)Identify the substance (if possible)3.3. If flammable, remove flame sourcesIf flammable, remove flame sources4.4. Stop further leaking if possibleStop further leaking if possible5.5. Contain spill with barriersContain spill with barriers6.6. Pump large amounts into an empty drumPump large amounts into an empty drum7.7. Cover small amounts with an absorbentCover small amounts with an absorbent8.8. Label all containers of spill debrisLabel all containers of spill debris



If there is a spill, report it to the If there is a spill, report it to the NYSDEC Spills Hotline:NYSDEC Spills Hotline:

11--800800--457457--73627362Call within 2 hours of discovering a spillCall within 2 hours of discovering a spillAlso call this number if you find Also call this number if you find abandoned drums on the roadsideabandoned drums on the roadside



You do not need to report a petroleum spill You do not need to report a petroleum spill of 5 gallons or less:of 5 gallons or less:

IfIf it is under the control of the spillerit is under the control of the spillerIfIf it hasnit hasn’’t reached land or watert reached land or waterIfIf it is cleaned up within 2 hoursit is cleaned up within 2 hoursIfIf it is contained on concrete, plastic, metal, or it is contained on concrete, plastic, metal, or another surface that wonanother surface that won’’t leak, BUT do call if t leak, BUT do call if it is spilled on it is spilled on asphaltasphalt!!


NYSDEC handles large spills, but if nearby, NYSDEC handles large spills, but if nearby, NYSDOT staff might be asked to:NYSDOT staff might be asked to:Set up traffic barricades around site of spillSet up traffic barricades around site of spillSpread sand on petroleum spills, but NOT Spread sand on petroleum spills, but NOT on unknown substanceson unknown substancesRemove contaminated sand and dispose Remove contaminated sand and dispose of according to NYSDEC directionsof according to NYSDEC directions



Best Practices:Best Practices:Keep all products clearly labeledKeep all products clearly labeledKeep Material Safety Data Sheets nearbyKeep Material Safety Data Sheets nearby

Fire DiamondA product safety label, telling information about health hazards, flammability, reactivity, and unique hazards. Numbers range from 0-4, where 4 is the most dangerous rating.




You will learn best practices for You will learn best practices for storing and disposing of waste.storing and disposing of waste.


NonNon--Hazardous WasteHazardous WasteNonNon--hazardous industrial wastehazardous industrial waste

Paint chips without lead, used oil, antifreeze, Paint chips without lead, used oil, antifreeze, lightly contaminated soillightly contaminated soil

C & D (Construction and Demolition) DebrisC & D (Construction and Demolition) DebrisBricks, glass, asphaltic pavement, concrete, soil, rock, Bricks, glass, asphaltic pavement, concrete, soil, rock, plaster, wood, electrical parts, pipesplaster, wood, electrical parts, pipes

NonNon--hazardous solid wastehazardous solid wasteRoutine garbage, office trash, litterRoutine garbage, office trash, litter

Dispose of at Municipal Solid Waste or C&D Dispose of at Municipal Solid Waste or C&D Debris Landfill Facilities. Recycle when possible.Debris Landfill Facilities. Recycle when possible.

WASTE MANAGEMENTWASTE MANAGEMENT


Suggested Practices:Suggested Practices:If a paint can has only 1 inch or less of If a paint can has only 1 inch or less of waterwater--based paint left, leave it out to dry based paint left, leave it out to dry and then dispose of as C&D Debris.and then dispose of as C&D Debris.If small amounts of resins and hardeners If small amounts of resins and hardeners remain, combine them to cure out, and remain, combine them to cure out, and then dispose of as C&D Debris.then dispose of as C&D Debris.


WASTE MANAGEMENTWASTE MANAGEMENTHazardous WasteHazardous Waste

Includes waste that is very ignitable, reactive, Includes waste that is very ignitable, reactive, corrosive, and/or toxiccorrosive, and/or toxicMust be disposed of at a Treatment, Storage, and Must be disposed of at a Treatment, Storage, and Disposal (TSD) FacilityDisposal (TSD) FacilitySome hazardous materials tracked from Some hazardous materials tracked from ““cradle cradle to graveto grave””These require a These require a manifestmanifest to transport anywhere to transport anywhere (a multiple(a multiple--copy tracking document) copy tracking document) Example: LEAD (in batteries and old paint)Example: LEAD (in batteries and old paint)For a list of hazardous wastes and their unique For a list of hazardous wastes and their unique disposal requirements, see the Environmental disposal requirements, see the Environmental Handbook for Transportation Operations. Handbook for Transportation Operations.



OnOn--site storage of nonsite storage of non--hazardous material hazardous material is usually allowed for up to 18 monthsis usually allowed for up to 18 monthsHazardous material can usually be stored at Hazardous material can usually be stored at a facility for 90a facility for 90--180 days, depending on the 180 days, depending on the amount (very small amounts = no time limit)amount (very small amounts = no time limit)Waste material stored onWaste material stored on--site should be site should be inspected often for signs of leakage or inspected often for signs of leakage or deterioration of the containerdeterioration of the container



BAD GOOD

Store products and empty drums out of rainStore products and empty drums out of rainDo not allow waste or empty containers to collectDo not allow waste or empty containers to collect


Best Practices:Best Practices:Substitute with less hazardous materials Substitute with less hazardous materials whenever possiblewhenever possibleReturn unused products to the supplierReturn unused products to the supplierNever combine different waste materials: Never combine different waste materials: they might react and be harder to dispose they might react and be harder to dispose Do not dilute a hazardous waste material Do not dilute a hazardous waste material with waterwith water-- it just makes more!it just makes more!



REFERENCESREFERENCESThe Environmental Handbook of The Environmental Handbook of Transportation OperationsTransportation Operationshttp://axim22.nysdot.private:7779/pls/portal/docs/PAGE/http://axim22.nysdot.private:7779/pls/portal/docs/PAGE/WCC_PG/EAB/EAB_MANUAL_GUIDANCE_TAB/EAB_WCC_PG/EAB/EAB_MANUAL_GUIDANCE_TAB/EAB_GENERAL_GUIDANCE_STAB/OPRHBOOK.PDFGENERAL_GUIDANCE_STAB/OPRHBOOK.PDFNYSDOT Engineering Instruction (EI) 07NYSDOT Engineering Instruction (EI) 07--032.032.Maintenance Cleaning and Washing of Bridges (US Maintenance Cleaning and Washing of Bridges (US Customary Units) Customary Units) https://www.nysdot.gov/portal/page/portal/main/businesshttps://www.nysdot.gov/portal/page/portal/main/business--center/consultants/formscenter/consultants/forms--publicationspublications--andand--instructions/engineeringinstructions/engineering--informationinformation--issuanceissuance--system/eisystem/ei--repository/ei07032.pdfrepository/ei07032.pdf


http://axim22.nysdot.private:7779/pls/portal/docs/PAGE/WCC_PG/EAB/EAB_MANUAL_GUIDANCE_TAB/EAB_GENERAL_GUIDANCE_STAB/OPRHBOOK.PDF



https://www.nysdot.gov/portal/page/portal/main/business-center/consultants/forms-publications-and-instructions/engineering-information-issuance-system/ei-repository/ei07032.pdf




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