Site-Specific Health and Safety Plans

CORE Environmental Consultants prepares comprehensive, site-specific Health and Safety Plans (HASPs) to protect workers, support regulatory compliance, and guide safe field operations during environmental investigations, remediation, and construction. Our HASPs follow the requirements of OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120 (HAZWOPER) and are aligned with safety expectations established by EPA, NYSDEC, and municipal permitting agencies.

Whether for intrusive sampling, contaminated soil removal, tank closure, or subsurface construction support, CORE ensures every field team is equipped with clear procedures, proper protection, and real-time hazard mitigation strategies.

When Is a HASP Required?

A HASP is typically required when:

• Work involves hazardous substances or contaminated media
• The site is regulated under EPA, NYSDEC, or a local environmental program
• Activities include subsurface disturbance, excavation, or intrusive sampling
• Field personnel may be exposed to lead, asbestos, VOCs, SVOCs, PCBs, or mold
• The project includes remediation, monitoring well installation, or tank work
• OSHA standards require written safety documentation under HAZWOPER

A HASP is often required as part of Remedial Action Work Plans (RAWPs) or permit filings, and must be approved before work begins.

What’s Included in a CORE HASP?

Each HASP is customized for the project location, known or suspected contaminants, site conditions, and task types. Plans typically include:

• Site description and scope of work
• Contaminant overview and hazard identification
• Exposure pathways and anticipated field risks
• Air monitoring requirements and action levels
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) matrix
• Decontamination and disposal procedures
• Emergency action plan with contact protocols
• Stop-work procedures and daily briefings
• Roles, responsibilities, and site access controls
• Training and medical monitoring requirements (e.g., 40-hour HAZWOPER)

All plans are reviewed and signed by a trained Site Safety Officer (SSO) or senior environmental professional.

Our Process

1. Pre-Work Risk Review
   We review Phase I/II ESAs, analytical data, construction drawings, and field scopes to determine applicable risks and site access challenges.
2. Hazard Evaluation and Job Safety Analysis
   A job hazard analysis (JHA) is performed for each field task, evaluating chemical, physical, biological, and mechanical hazards, and establishing required controls.
3. Plan Development and Coordination
   CORE prepares the HASP in a standardized, regulator-ready format. Plans can be formatted to match EPA, NYSDEC, or prime contractor specifications.
4. HASP Deployment and Site Briefings
   We distribute plans digitally and in hard copy, conduct pre-mobilization briefings, and provide support for field implementation, including tailgate safety meetings.
5. Ongoing Safety Management
   CORE supports HASP amendments, logs daily activities, and helps address safety incidents or changing conditions that require protocol updates.

Regulatory Compliance

All HASPs developed by CORE comply with:

• OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120 (e) and (b) – HAZWOPER requirements
• EPA emergency response and site safety protocols
• NYSDEC DER-10 and applicable program-specific safety guidance
• Site-specific permitting requirements from local municipalities or state oversight
• Standard operating procedures for air monitoring, PPE, and decon

CORE also addresses confined space entry, heat and noise exposure, fall protection, and trenching safety as applicable.

✅ Why CORE?

✔ Grounded in Field Reality
Our HASPs are developed by environmental professionals who manage real fieldwork, ensuring safety procedures are practical, enforceable, and specific to the site.

✔ Regulator-Ready Documentation
Plans are structured for direct submittal to agencies including NYSDEC, EPA, and local permitting authorities—streamlining mobilization and compliance reviews.

✔ Integrated with Environmental Oversight
We align our HASPs with remedial design, air monitoring (CAMP), and field inspection protocols for consistency and operational clarity.

✔ Flexible for Any Site or Scope
From short-term sampling to multi-week remediation efforts, CORE scales your HASP to match task duration, team size, and exposure risks.