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Appendix T1 ES&H
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1.0
Purpose
The use of some equipment and materials can potentially impact workers safety and health, the environment or property. This appendix will aid in developing procurement requirements that minimize potential Environmental, Safety, and Health (ES&H) impacts.
2.0
Scope
The requirements of this appendix apply to all equipment or materials brought to the Laboratory whether purchased, leased or borrowed unless otherwise noted.
3.0
Responsibilities
All responsibilities are outlined in ES&H Manual Chapter 3410 ES&H Aspects of Procurements.
4.0
Process Steps
Complete the following process
and use the information generated to develop transaction-specific ES&H procurement
requirements.
Many types of equipment have previously been evaluated for
ES&H impacts. These are listed below with the
appropriate ES&H Manual chapter number. This
equipment shall only be purchased or used in accordance with the chapter’s
specific requirements.
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ES&H Manual
Chapter 6120 Hand Powered Tools
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ES&H Manual Chapter 6121 Machine Tools
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ES&H Manual Chapter 6132 Ladders and Scaffolds
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ES&H Manual Chapter 6140 Cranes and Hoists
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ES&H Manual Chapter 6145 Forklift Safety
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ES&H Manual Chapter 6147 Aerial Work Platforms
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ES&H Manual Chapter 6150 Compressed Gases
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ES&H Manual Chapter 6152 Storage/Use of Flammable Gases
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ES&H Manual Chapter 6200 Jefferson Lab's Electrical Safety Program
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ES&H Manual Chapter 6310 Ionizing Radiation Protection
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ES&H Manual Section 6400 Non-Ionizing Radiation
o ES&H Manual Chapter 6410 Laser Safety
o ES&H Manual Chapter 6420 Radio Frequency (RF) and Microwave
Radiation
o ES&H Manual Chapter 6430 Ultraviolet, Visible, and Infrared
Radiation
o ES&H Manual Chapter 6440 Static Magnetic Fields
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ES&H Manual Chapter 6610 Chemical Hygiene
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ES&H Manual Chapter 6620 Personal Protective Equipment
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ES&H Manual Chapter 6630 Respiratory Protection
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ES&H Manual Chapter 6680 Lead Handling
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Fire Protection Supplement Chapter 2 Appendix 2
Portable Structure Relocation Worksheet
Determine if the use of the equipment or material poses any potential hazards beyond those addressed above:
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Does the material have
hazardous properties? The Material Safety
Data Sheet (MSDS) and technical application information from the
manufacturer will yield this information.
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Does
the equipment or material contain or result in radioactive
materials?
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Will the material require
special storage or handling?
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Will it create hazardous
waste?
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Will it generate airborne
contaminants during use?
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Does it have exposed
energized electrical components?
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Will it require special
electrical service?
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Will it require the use of personal
protective equipment (according to the manufacturer's recommendations)?
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Will it create eye hazards or
excessive noise; or does it have the potential to cause severe lacerations or
amputations, crushing injuries, burns from exposed surfaces or open flames?
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Does it use compressed
gases or other stored energy?
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That could exceed existing
facility and operational constraints (e.g., floor loading, hazards from
adjacent operations, congested workplaces, etc)?
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Will the item be used in
critical applications such as high strength fasteners, electrical circuit
breakers, fuses, switches, metal struts, tie-down straps, etc.?
If the answer to any of the questions in the previous section is yes, Environmental, Safety, Health, and Quality (ESH&Q) staff must review the request before the requisition can be completed, to identify the following:
The following information must be considered when developing purchase requirements:
4.3.1
Paper Products and Office Supplies:
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Use Jefferson
Lab’s Stockroom “Webstock” system’s online catalog to order products that meet EPA's standards.
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Refer to this
catalog to determine availability of recycled content products.
4.3.2
Cleaning Products:
Specify
“green” cleaning products as defined by the EPA
4.3.3
Energy Efficient Products:
Select items with the highest energy efficiency rating (EER, ENERGY
STAR-qualified or FEMP-designated products) to the maximum extent practicable.
(Energy efficiency ratings are typically available from the
manufacturer.)
4.3.4
Desktop Computers, Notebooks, and Monitors:
EPA’s Electronic Purchasing System Tool (EPEAT) identifies specific models of desktop
computers, notebooks and monitors certified by manufacturers and vendors as
environmentally preferable. These are
listed according to three tiers of ascending environmental performance and
order of preference – bronze, silver and gold.
Jefferson Lab’s Computer Center is cognizant of EPEAT compliant requirement
and are authorized to purchase these systems. Energy saving features are
also enabled.
4.3.5
Water Efficient Products:
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Where available,
specify WaterSenseSM labeled products and other water efficient products
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Choose irrigation
contractors who are certified through a WaterSenseSM labeled program.
4.3.6 Freestock
Check Freestock to see if equipment or material has already been purchased.
4.3.7 Environmental
· Consider environmental and dollar cost of disposal when acquiring materials.
· Select materials that can be recycled or reused whenever possible.
· Asbestos
· Biological or chemical warfare agents
· Birth or genetic defect causing materials
· Cancer causing materials
· Engineered Nanoparticles
· Pharmaceuticals not prescribed by a licensed health care professional
· Polychlorinated Biphenyl (PCB)
· Viruses
· ODS include chlorofluorocarbons, halons, carbon tetrachloride, methyl chloroform, (Class I) and hydrochlorofluorocarbons (Class II) as designated by the EPA.

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