16-Attachment FF - Heat Protection Safety Requirements.pdf

This is a safety requirements attachment for an Emergency Debris Removal and Management Services contract for Harris County, Texas. The document establishes mandatory heat protection and adverse weather safety provisions that must be incorporated into the project Safety Plan by all bidding contractors. The requirements mandate protections against heat-related and cold-related illnesses, with specific provisions for extreme conditions including a project-specific Heat Awareness Plan when temperatures or heat index exceed 90 degrees. The plan must address acclimatization, water access, rest periods, and shade provision for workers. During extended adverse weather periods, the Prime Contractor must provide accommodations as necessary to ensure worker safety throughout project execution.

All vendors submitting bids are required to acknowledge and agree to comply with these heat protection safety requirements by signing the Bid Acknowledgement at the time of submission. This attachment serves as a binding contractual obligation for any awarded contractor, ensuring that all weather-related worker safety measures are integrated into project operations from commencement through completion.