01 35 23 Owner Safety Requirements.pdf

Vaults 60, 87 & ET Structural Repair and Grating Replacement

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OWNER SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.01 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes: All safety requirements Contractor must follow to perform work on or around Owner’s facilities.

B. Related Requirements:

1. Document 00 72 13, General Conditions of the Construction Contract

2. Document 00 73 13, Supplementary Conditions of the Construction Contract

3. Section 01 41 00, Regulatory Requirements

1.02 REFERENCES

A. Abbreviations and Acronyms:

1. ANSI – American National Standards Institute

2. APPA – American Public Power Association

3. OSHA – Occupational Safety and Health Administration

4. PPE – Personal Protective Equipment

5. TOSHA – Tennessee Occupational Safety and Health Administration

B. References Standards:

1. APPA Safety Manual

1.03 ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS

A. Coordination: The Contractor shall be responsible for the proper application of the OSHA Standards and TOSHA Standards with regard to construction of the Work. The Owner will not be responsible for enforcing any part of the OSHA/TOSHA with respect to Contractor’s equipment or labor practices.

1. Maintain accurate record files on accidents, occupational illnesses, fatalities, or OSHA citations.

B. Excavation around pole: Contractor shall notify Owner not less than seven (7) calendar days prior to excavation within twenty (20) feet of any pole and shall provide information to Owner pertaining to the method that is to be used to stabilize the pole and the name of the licensed electrical contractor responsible for performing the work described.

C. Contractor shall provide explosion proof lighting, fans, pumps, sprayers, flashlights, etc. in all painting and curing areas. Prohibit smoking, matches, lighters, or other spark/flame producing items in the

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volatile areas. Provide and maintain adequate ventilation in all phases of work to adequately remove dust and fumes to prevent injury to workmen or accumulation of volatile gases.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS (NOT USED)

PART 3 – EXECUTION

3.01 START WITH SAFETY

A. Safety is a core value for Owner. Contractor must attend a site safety briefing conducted by Owner’s Project Manager or designate before the start of the project or when current project conditions change.

Such briefing will cover known site conditions, possible hazards, general procedures, and mandatory notifications.

3.02 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

A. Minimum Required PPE: Minimum required PPE consists of appropriate class reflective vest standard for the type of Work under contract, ANSI approved safety glasses with side shields, ANSI approved hard hat, and safety-toed boots which are over the ankle and a minimum of 6 inches high. In cases of conflict, PPE required by regulatory agencies shall prevail otherwise minimum required PPE shall be worn at all times. Owner shall not be responsible for supplying PPE to Contractor.

B. Alternate or Additional PPE: Contractor shall perform a Job Hazard Analysis for each task of the Work, which shall be presented to the Owner for review or approval upon request. Contractor shall ensure all alternate or additional PPE identified in the Job Hazard Analysis is used as required and meets all of the conditions specified in Document 00 72 13, Paragraphs 7.13E and 7.13G

C. Required Use of PPE: Minimum PPE requirement extents to all Work site personnel including by not limited to Contractor’s workforce, supervision, Suppliers, Vendors, inspectors, truck drivers, equipment operators, rental company employees, guests, and Subcontractors and any other personnel associated with the Work who are present at the work site, and who are outside of an enclosed equipment cab, enclosed vehicle cab, office trailer, toilet facility, or other designated area which is not considered part of the Work itself. Contractor shall direct all nonessential personnel and the general public to remain outside of the areas of the work site where work is in progress at all times.

D. Safe Zones: Contractor may, at Contractor’s discretion, designate and cordon off or otherwise clearly mark parking areas, break areas, and other nonwork areas within the work site where PPE is not required. Such areas shall have unobstructed access for entry and exit of the work site and be clear of the work in progress. The work in progress includes but is not limited to any area where Work is partially complete, Work has started, Work is not finished, material storage and laydown areas, storage areas, and equipment.

E. Contractor Requirement to Stop Work: Contractor shall not allow Work to continue if PPE is not available and not used by all persons associated with the Work.

F. Authority of Owner to Stop Work: Owner shall have authority to enforce Contractor’s use of Owner-required PPE up to and including Owner or Owner’s representative(s) authority to stop Work and

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require Contractor’s onsite supervision to require Contractor’s workforce, supervision, Suppliers, Vendors, inspectors, truck drivers, equipment operators, rental company employees, guests, and Subcontractors and any other personnel associated with the Work who are present at the work site to don required PPE before resuming Work. Failure of Contractor to comply with the PPE requirement shall be considered a breach of Contract. Contractor shall not be allowed additional workdays, monetary compensation, or time for completion of the Project resulting from work stoppage due to inadequate

PPE.

G. Maintenance of PPE: Contractor shall ensure all PPE whether supplied by Contractor or supplied by others, being used on the work site meets all industry standard requirements and is always in good working order. PPE used by persons on the work site shall have no functional defects. PPE requiring calibration, testing, or certification shall have copies of the latest such calibration, testing, or certification available onsite and such calibration, testing, or certification shall not be expired.

H. Use as Designed: All PPE shall be used as designed. No part or parts of PPE shall be altered or defeated in use. PPE shall be properly sized, fitted, and adjusted for each person.

3.03 WORK ZONE

A. Contractor must maintain work zone integrity by:

1. Establishing and clearly marking the work zone

2. Enforcing work zone PPE requirements

3. Maintaining operating procedures to control work zone access

4. Taking appropriate measures to prevent unauthorized entry into work zone

5. Securing the work zone when not present as approved by Owner

6. Performing housekeeping functions during and after completion of tasks

3.04 WORK ON GAS FACILITIES

A. Contractor will be required to have the following safety equipment on site as the Work is performed:

1. Fire extinguisher: Contractor will need to possess a twenty (20) cubic foot or greater extinguisher rates as ABC.

2. A fire hood(s) for all personnel working in live gas needed to provide coverage for head, face and neck and classified as Fire Resistant.

3. A fire suit(s) for all personnel working directly in live gas that is an insulated flame-resistant one-piece coverall.

B. Each employee of Contractor, performing or participating in the performance of a covered task, shall adhere to the following guidelines for fire-retardant clothing when working in conditions as stated below:

1. Initial excavation activities: 100% cotton underwear, cotton socks, cotton shirt, cotton pants, leather work boots, plus appropriate PPE for task.

2. Hand excavation of service tee: 100% cotton underwear, cotton socks, cotton shirt, cotton pants, leather work boots, plus appropriate PPE for task.

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3. Squeeze off of pipeline: 100% cotton clothing plus hooded insulated flame-resistant one-piece coverall, flame-resistant head sock, plus appropriate PPE for task.

4. Blowing gas environment: 100% cotton clothing plus hooded insulated flame-resistant one-piece coverall, flame-resistant head sock, and leather gloves.

3.05 WORK ON OR NEAR ENERGIZED LINES

A. Work may be required to be performed on or near energized buswork, equipment, or overhead or underground conductors. The Contractor shall be responsible for providing qualified workers with the expertise and experience necessary for working near these energized facilities.

B. Owner requires company employees and electrically qualified contractors and third-party groups per OSHA 1910.269 to follow the information in Table 1 below when working on or near energized lines and equipment. Extended reach with tools and equipment applies. Data in this table exceeds OSHA

1910.269 (Table R-6 and R-7) and APPA 507.1 (Table 507.1).

Table 1: Minimum Approach Distance

Voltage Range Phase to Ground Phase to Phase

601 V – 72.5 kV 4 feet 4 feet

72.6kV – 169 kV 8 feet 8 feet

C. Owner requires third -party groups to follow the twenty (20) foot minimum approach distance when using cranes, derricks, and equipment when working near energized lines and equipment. This standard exceeds the OSHA 1926.1408 (Table A) and APPA 503.10 (Table 503-2) requirements. See Figure 1 for Crane, Derrick, and Equipment Distance Flowchart. Owner’s preferred option (Option 1) is to deenergize and ground per Owner procedures.

3.06 OPEN TRENCH SAFETY

A. During Working Hours: Maximum length of open trench shall be 100 feet. The Contractor shall use protection measures at all times to protect workers and the public from falling into trenches. Open trench lengths greater than 100 feet must be approved by Owner.

B. During Nonworking Hours:

1. Contractor shall make every effort to backfill trenches by the end of the workday. If the trench is left open, the Contractor shall use proper protection measures to safeguard the public from falling into trenches.

2. Proper protection measures:

a. Steel plates: minimum thickness of 1” and able to withstand H-20 traffic loading without any movement and be fabricated to meet ASTM A36 or A572. Steel plates shall extend at least twelve (12) inches beyond the sedges of the excavation. Asphalt cold patch shall be installed 12 inches around the entire edge of the steel plate to allow for traffic to smoothly transition on and off the plate and to keep the plate from moving out of position. If plates are used, proper road signage must be installed to alert drivers.

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b. Concrete barriers or water filled interlocking barriers that are not leading or damaged, and caution tape placed around the entire trench or excavation.

c. Additional safety measures may be required at the Owner’s request to include concrete barriers, cones, barrels, fencing, illumination, and manned by flagmen.

3.07 ATTACHMENTS

A. Figure 1: Crane, Derrick, and Equipment Clearance Flowchart

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Figure 1: Crane, Derrick, and Equipment Clearance Flowchart