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CONSTRUCTION SAFETY AND OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH SECTION 013525

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U.S. Consulate General, Tijuana, Mexico

SECTION 013525 - CONSTRUCTION SAFETY AND OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This Section specifies Contractor responsibilities for providing safety and occupational health for all persons authorized to be at the Project Site and protection of property on and adjacent to the Project Site. The Contractor is responsible for ensuring subcontractor compliance with the safety and occupational health requirements contained in this specification.

1.2 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Other general provisions of the Contract, including Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses by reference or as amended in Contract Sections B through J, Contract Drawings and

Technical Specifications and other Division 1 Sections of these Contract Specifications apply to requirements of this Section.

B. Regulations and Standards: One or more clauses by reference in this document will have the same force and effect as if the full text was contained. Governing regulations and specific technical safety and health requirements for work performed at the Project Site and incorporated into this construction safety and occupational health program include the following:

1. Latest edition, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Safety and Health Requirements

Manual, EM 385-1-1. This document is available at the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington D.C.

2. U.S. Department of State Foreign Affairs Manual 15 FAM 960, Safety Health and

Environmental Management Program, with latest changes.

3. NFPA Code 241, Standard for Safeguarding Construction, Alteration, and Demolition

Operations.

4. ANSI A10 Series Standards for Safety Requirements for Construction and Demolition.

5. NFPA Code 51B, Standard for Fire Prevention during Welding, Cutting, and Other Hot

Work.

6. NFPA 10, Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers.

7. NFPA 70, National Electrical Code

8. OBO C&C Administrative Bulletin A-07-08 dated 21 November 2007.

9. Title 48 - Federal Acquisition Regulations System: Chapter 6, DOS, Part 652.236-70

(Accident Prevention).

10. Title 48 - Federal Acquisition Regulations System: Part 52.236-13 (Accident Prevention).

11. U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Standards (OSHA) Temporary Labor Camp

Standards – 1910.142, if applicable.

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1.3 DEFINITIONS

A. Refer to Chapter 2 of the OBO ICS, IBC for definitions of all safety-related terms specifically, Designated Authority, Hazard, Activity Hazard Analysis, Position Hazard Analysis, Qualified

Person, and Confined Space.

B. Lavatory: A basin or similar vessel for washing hands, arms, face and head. Sixty (60) centimeter diameter (24-inch) basin rims shall be equal to one lavatory.

C. Toilet Facilities: Enclosures containing one or more toilet fixtures or commodes for the purpose of defecation, urination, or both.

D. Urinal: A toilet fixture maintained within a toilet room for the sole purpose of urination.

E. Competent Person Safety: One who can identify existing and predictable hazards in the working conditions that are dangerous to personnel and who has authorization to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate them.

F. Competent Person for Confined Space: A person with thorough knowledge of OSHA’s

Confined Space Standard, 29 CFR 1910.146, designated in writing by the employer to be responsible for the immediate supervision, implementation and monitoring of the confined space program, who through training, knowledge and experience in confined space entry is capable of identifying, evaluating and addressing existing and potential confined space hazards and who has the authority to take prompt corrective measures with regard to such hazards.

G. Competent Person for Evacuation/Trenching: A person meeting the competent person requirements as defined in the definitions of EM 385-1-1 and 29 CFR Part 1926, who has been designated in writing, by the employer, to be responsible for the immediate supervision, implementation and monitoring of the excavation/trenching program, who through training, knowledge and experience in excavation is capable of identifying, evaluating and addressing existing and potential hazards and, who has the authority to take prompt corrective measures with regard to such hazards.

H. Competent Person for Fall Protection: A person designated in writing by the employer to be responsible for the immediate supervision, implementation and monitoring of the fall protection program, who through training, knowledge and experience in fall protection and rescue systems and equipment, is capable of identifying, evaluating and addressing existing and potential fall hazards and, who has the authority to take prompt corrective measures with regard to such hazards.

I. Qualified Electrical Person: One who has received training in or has demonstrated skills and knowledge in the construction and operation of electrical equipment to determine voltages and clearances as necessary for the safe execution of the work.

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1.4 SUBMITTALS

A. The Contractor shall submit, in accordance with Section 013305, Construction Submittals, the following: Resume of the proposed Safety and Health Program Manager (SHPM) for review by the OBO/Project Director/COR.

1. A Construction Accident Prevention Plan (CAPP) prior to the beginning construction activity at the Project Site.

2. Submit the Fall Protection and Prevention Plan with the CAPP, and update every six (6) months.

3. Activity Hazard Analysis: Before beginning each work activity involving a type of work presenting hazards not experienced in previous project operations or where a new work crew or sub-contractor is to perform the work, the Contractor(s) sub-contractors performing that work activity shall prepare an AHA. AHA’s shall define the activities being performed and identify the work sequences, the specific anticipated hazards, site conditions, equipment, materials, and the control measures to be implemented to eliminate or reduce each hazard to an acceptable level of risk. Work shall not begin until the AHA for the work activity has been accepted by the OBO/ Project Director and discussed with all engaged in the activity, including sub-contractors, and at preparatory and initial control phase meetings. The names of the Competent/Qualified Person(s) required for a particular activity (for example, evacuations, scaffolding, fall protection, and other activities as specified by EM 385-1-1 shall be identified and included in the

AHA. Proof of their competency/qualification shall be submitted to the OBO/ Project

Director for acceptance prior to the start of that work activity. The AHA shall be reviewed and modified as necessary to address changing site conditions, operations, or change of competent/qualified person(s).

4. Position (Worker) Hazard Analysis (PHA) shall be prepared, updated as necessary, documented, and reviewed by the SHPM for hazards associated with position’s task. A completed PHA document shall indicate that the hazards, control mechanisms, Personal

Protective Equipment (PPE) and training required for the position were discussed with the employee, and the PHA shall be signed by the SHPM and employee. A PHA shall contain a copy of the employee’s training certificate of completion for all required training. Supervisors shall review the contents of PHA with employees upon initial assignment to a position, and whenever there is a significant change in hazards.

5. Heat Stress Plan : OBO projects where ambient temperatures above 40degrees Celsius are the norm during the year the contractor will submit a plan as to how they will mitigate the dangers of heat stress at all times with an emphasis on regular hydration and periods of rest.

6. Hazardous Work Permit Requests.

7. Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS). Refer to requirements of USACE EM 385-1-1.

8. Minutes of Safety Related Meetings.

9. Records of Safety and Health Inspections: The Contractor shall make records of inspections available to the Project Director/COR.

10. Accident Investigation Report: A report within 24 hours of each accident or mishap, except as otherwise indicated by requirements or governing regulations

11. Potable Water Documentation: On a monthly basis, substantiation that potable water is safe for human consumption.

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1.5 SAFETY OFFICIALS

A. Safety and Health Program Manager (SHPM)

1. Prior to commencing on-site construction activities, the Contractor shall assign a qualified full-time SHPM whose duties shall be effective implementation, coordination, and enforcement of the Construction Accident Prevention Plan (CAPP). The SHPM shall be on-site at all times when work is being performed. The SHPM shall report to a senior project, or corporate, official of the company.

2. The Contractor shall provide an SHPM for the duration of the contract. Notices posted at the Project Site shall name the SHPM and describe the authority and responsibility held by the position.

3. The SHPM shall meet the following qualifications:

a. Be a U.S. citizen.

b. Completed the 30-hour OSHA construction safety class.

c. Five (5) years as a site construction safety manager specifically on projects involving the construction of large concrete commercial/residential buildings, heavy highway and road or concrete bridge works. He/She must also possess a

Certified Safety Professional (CSP) certificate. Further, the SHPM shall be fully knowledgeable regarding all sections in the latest edition of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Safety & Health Requirements Manual EM385-1-1 that are relevant to OBO construction site operations. The SHPM shall be qualified/cognizant to anticipate, identify, evaluate, and implement corrective action through activity/worker hazard analysis, worker training, proactive over-site of construction operations to abate or reduce potential safety and health hazards and dangerous environmental exposures.

B. Assistant: Project sites with non-English speaking workers shall have a person(s), fluent in the language(s) spoken as well as English, on site when work is being performed, to interpret and translate as needed. Therefore the SHPM shall have a full-time local hire for translation and field support as necessary and appropriate.

C. Local Contractor Safety Officer: Local sub-contractors shall also hire a full-time Local Safety

Officer who will assist with language translation and safety support to the SHPM in overall construction safety operations. There shall be a minimum of one Local Contractor Safety

Officer per 40 workers (not including management staff) on the project site.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

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PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 GENERAL

A. For the duration of construction, the Contractor shall implement and manage a comprehensive safety and health program covering both existing and developing conditions.

B. The Project Director/COR, as the Government Contracting Officer’s Representative, reserves the right to suspend work when and where the Contractor's safety and health program is operating in an inadequate manner, has severe shortcomings, or is not in compliance with contractual requirements. This will include failures to complete required submittals within the time periods specified.

C. Acceptance by the Project Director/COR will not relieve the Contractor of overall responsibility for compliance with the strict interpretation of all safety and health requirements of the

Contract.

D. A protocol mutually agreed upon by the Contractor and OBO shall be established for the removal of workers and supervisors who have been found guilty of repeatedly committing egregious safety violations and deficiencies.

E. Safety and Health Regulations:

1. The Contractor shall establish and enforce clearly written, definitive rules for employees of the Contractor, subcontractors, and separate contractors at the Project Site, applicable for performance of each unit of work.

2. The Contractor shall prominently post notices in English, the host national language, and third country languages stating, if appropriate, that failure to comply with safety and health regulations may cause immediate termination of employment.

3. The Contractor shall post safety and health rules at the Project Site and provide a copy to the Project Manager for each subcontractor prior to the commencement of work.

F. Joint Safety and Health Committee: Prior to commencing construction activities, the Contractor shall establish a functioning Joint Safety and Health Committee including management or supervisory personnel that are one step below the superintendent for a specific trade, subcontractors and Government representatives as needed. The Joint Safety and Health

Committee, chaired by the SHPM, shall meet bi-monthly to:

1. Coordinate management of safety and health activities and actions for effective protection.

2. Determine implementation of new safety and health measures related to forthcoming construction activities.

3. Anticipate and analyze potentially hazardous conditions and implement safe and healthy solutions.

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4. Perform Activity and Job Hazard Analysis for work activities involving unusual construction operations, work practices, or work involving hazardous materials. Develop methods and procedures to reduce identified hazards to greatest extent possible.

5. Review the Fall Protection and Prevention Plan.

G. Inspections

1. Identify safety and health issues and deficiencies, and the actions, timetable, and responsibility for correcting the deficiencies, shall be recorded in inspection reports.

Follow-up inspections to ensure correction of any identified deficiencies must also be conducted and documented in inspection reports.

2. The SHPM shall establish a safety and occupational health deficiency tracking system that lists and monitors the status of safety and health deficiencies in chronological order, be updated daily, and should provide the following information:

a. Date deficiency identified;

b. Description of deficiency;

c. Name of person responsible for correcting deficiency;

d. Projected resolution date;

e. Date actually resolved.

3. The Contractor shall conduct frequent safety, health, and housekeeping inspections of temporary structures, fabrication shops, material, machinery, and equipment at the

Project Site.

4. Inspections and documentation of such shall be performed by qualified persons.

5. Documentation shall include any deficiencies encountered along with details and a timetable for corrective action.

6. The SHPM shall identify and coordinate all safety, health, and housekeeping inspections, and shall verify, document, and ensure that all corrective actions have been implemented.

7. Records of inspection shall include documentation of safety, health, and housekeeping inspections, and corrective actions and timetables associated with any deficiencies encountered. Documentation shall also be made available for verification that corrective actions were implemented.

H. Accident Investigation:

1. The Contractor shall investigate and prepare a separate accident report for each accident resulting in lost time, disabling or fatal injuries, or damage to vehicles, property, materials, supplies, furniture, fixtures, and equipment.

2. The Contractor shall prepare reports on forms supplied by and in accordance with the instructions of the Project Director/COR.

3. Except as may be otherwise requested by the Project Director/COR, the Contractor shall report on Form (3-92) DS-1663 (related instruction sheet shall be available from the

Project Director/COR).

4. In each report, the Contractor shall include a statement of Contractor actions taken to prevent recurrence of accident.

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I. Near Miss Reporting

1. The Contractor shall establish a program to report and record “near miss” incidents and unsafe acts that resulted or could have resulted in damage to equipment, machinery or property or had the effect of narrowly injuring or killing a coworker.

2. The Contractor shall in a timely manner identify and investigate the root causes of each incident or unsafe act and follow up to prevent reoccurrence.

3. The Contractor shall provide instruction to supervisors and workers on how to report

“near miss” incidents and unsafe acts.

4. The Contractor shall share near miss incidents and unsafe acts with employees by informing them at weekly tool box meetings how the incident or unsafe act occurred and what actions are being taken to prevent reoccurrence.

J. Hazardous Materials: The Contractor shall test any material encountered suspected to contain hazardous substances and bring to the immediate attention of the Project Director/COR. If, in the opinion of the Project Director/COR, the Contractor is not conducting sufficient testing, more may be required.

K. Hazardous Work Permits: The Contractor shall prepare written requests and obtain permits to perform the following construction operations:

1. Hot Work: Includes all work that results in an open flame such as welding, cutting, brazing, and burning. Effective fire protection and prevention shall be provided at all times during such operations.

2. Confined Space Entry: Includes work in enclosed areas such as storage tanks, bins, sewers, in-ground vaults, boilers, vessels, tunnels, manholes, and pits.

3. Internal Combustion Engines: Includes use of trucks, forklifts, pumps, or generators powered by petroleum-based fuel when used inside a building, structure, or confined space.

4. Explosive Actuated Tools: Includes power-charged tools manufactured by Hilti, Remington, Ram Set, and others used for fastening purposes.

5. Explosives (if applicable): Follow all applicable U.S. and local government regulations.

In all cases close coordination with controlling officials shall be effected.

L. Protective Clothing and Equipment (PCE): The Contractor shall issue personal protective clothing and equipment as required by EM 385-1-1. Leather boots and coveralls must be worn by all employees engaged in construction work at the Project Site. All items (PCE) shall be maintained in a serviceable condition.

M. Safety and Health Training:

1. General Orientation: The Contractor shall provide an orientation for new employees regarding safety and health policies and work rules.

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2. Specific Training:

a. The Contractor shall provide specific training to supervisory personnel and all craft workers of the Contractor and subcontractors regarding the proper use and care of specific personal protective gear, equipment, and clothing.

b. The Contractor shall provide specific training regarding the proper use of the full body harness and lanyard attachments. This training shall be provided to all craft workers performing tasks at elevations above 10 feet.

c. Contractor and subcontractor employees shall be trained and supervised by persons qualified to perform, safely and confidently, recognized hazardous work operations and work performed with hazardous conditions.

N. Tool Box Meetings: The Contractor shall conduct weekly safety meetings. The Contractor shall require attendance by all tradespersons, laborers, foremen, and supervisors at the Project Site, including those of separate contractors. The Contractor shall discuss current construction operations, analyze hazards, and communicate solutions.

3.2 CONSTRUCTION ACCIDENT PREVENTION PLAN (CAPP)

A. Prior to beginning work at the Project Site, the Contractor shall prepare and submit to the

Project Director/COR, a site-specific CAPP covering all activities for the Contractor and all subcontractors. The CAPP shall address the phasing and implementation of the complete safety, health, hygiene, and accident prevention program beginning with the first day of activity on the

Site. The CAPP shall be coordinated with the Site Utilization Plan. Throughout the duration of the Project, the Contractor shall follow the accepted CAPP (or as revised with prior approval of the Project Director/COR).

B. The CAPP shall contain, at a minimum, the Contractor’s understanding of:

1. Management and Corporate Commitment: The Contractor shall include a certified statement in the introduction, executed by a senior officer of the construction firm having broad corporate authority, indicating full commitment to the accepted CAPP and the level of authority in assignment of responsibilities at the Project Site.

2. Name, qualifications, and duties of SHPM.

3. Concept of the Joint Health and Safety Committee, its makeup, and functions.

4. Requirements and details for conducting meetings and inspections.

5. Activity and Position Hazard Analysis: The procedure for preparation and approval prior to proceeding with work involving unusual construction operations, work practices, or hazardous materials.

6. Hazardous Work Permits: The procedure for preparation and approval prior to proceeding with work deemed hazardous.

7. Safety and Health Training: The procedures for implementing training and orientation.

8. Fall Protection and Prevention Plan: The Contractor shall incorporate into the CAPP a site specific Fall Protection and Prevention Plan for personnel exposed to fall hazards and using fall protection equipment.

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9. Emergency Plan: The Contractor shall solicit advice and recommendations from the

Project Director/COR, Site Security Manager, and Regional Security Officer (RSO) in preparation of the Emergency plan to include:

a. Escape procedures and routes, method of accounting for employees following emergency evacuation, identification of source and location for rescue and medical assistance, means of reporting emergencies, and persons to be contacted for information or clarification.

b. Total system response capabilities to minimize consequences of accidents, natural disasters, or other emergencies.

c. Emergency Resources - Establish jointly with the Government, a list of telephone numbers and locations of ambulance, physician, hospital, fire, police, and other sources of emergency assistance. This list shall be posted conspicuously in several locations on the Project Site.

d. Emergency communication-wireless telephone service shall be the preferred method of emergency communications. Emergency communication access shall be available to Site medical personnel and the nearby medical clinic or hospital.

e. Quarterly Testing - Test emergency plans quarterly using drills to ascertain and ensure effectiveness.

f. Integration of on-site emergency planning with off-site emergency support.

g. Limit the number of persons permitted in any location to rescue and escape capability, as determined by the Contractor and in concurrence with the Project

Director/COR.

h. Emergency Alert System - Identify, select, install, and test the system to alert all persons likely to be affected by existing or imminent disaster conditions, and to alert and summon personnel and equipment comprising emergency response capability.

3.3 TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, AND MACHINERY

A. Quality: Hand tools, power tools, equipment, machinery, materials, and personal protective apparatus utilized by the Contractor and all subcontractors shall be of a manufacturer listed by a

U.S. or internationally recognized testing laboratory and be for the specific application for which they are to be used. They shall be quality products recognized for professional construction use, applications, and work practices.

B. Safe Clearance Procedure: Prior to initial use, and periodically thereafter at times of continued use, the Contractor shall provide inspections of construction tools, equipment, and machinery.

The Contractor shall not permit continued useof tools, equipment, and machinery that are not in satisfactory working condition. Immediately upon identification of damage or malfunction, the items shall be tagged and removed from the Project Site. The Contractor shall not allow the return of items until they have been repaired or reprocessed in compliance with industry practice. The Contractor shall engage qualified persons to make such inspections and repairs.

The Contractor shall prepare written records, including recommendations for corrections of defects and misapplication.

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C. Machinery and Mechanized Equipment:

1. Prior to use, all machinery and mechanized equipment shall be inspected and tested by qualified personnel and certified to be in safe operating condition. Records of tests and inspections shall be maintained at the Project Site and become part of the official Project file.

2. Tower cranes, crawler cranes, truck and wheel mounted cranes, and material hoists shall be erected, tested, maintained, and repaired in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations. All such actions shall be documented. Operators of vehicles and mechanized equipment must be trained and certified. Every person operating a motor vehicle shall possess at all times, a license or permit certification that affirms valid qualifications for the equipment being operated. See Section 16 of the USACE manual for heavy mechanized equipment cranes.

3. The Contractor shall have tower cranes inspected quarterly by entities accepted by the manufacturer. The inspection shall ensure operation and structural integrity in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations (see EM 385-1-1, latest edition).

4. Hoisting Equipment: The Contractor shall provide a general-use manufactured apparatus for hoisting and material handling that is suitable for project configuration. The equipment shall be sufficient for the number of stories and the handling of materials, fabrications, tools, equipment, work platforms, and, the transportation of crafts persons between grade and floor levels (see EM 385-1-1, latest edition).

D. Electrical Work

1. The Qualified Electrical Person is responsible for determining the number of workers required to perform the job safely and shall identify work hazards and controls in a corresponding Activity Hazard Analysis.

2. All electrical work shall comply with applicable National Electrical Safety Code (NESC), National Electrical Code (NEC), and OSHA.

3. Electrical work shall be performed by the qualified personnel with verifiable credentials who are familiar with applicable code requirements. Verifiable credentials consist of state, national, or local certifications and/or licenses that a Master or Journeyman

Electrician may hold.

4. Before work is begun, a Qualified Electrical Person in charge shall ascertain by inquiry, direct observation, or by instruments whether any part of an electrical power circuit, either exposed or concealed, is located such that the performance of work could bring any person, tool or machine into physical or electrical contact with it.

5. Whenever possible, all equipment and circuits to be worked on shall be de-energized before work is started and personnel protected by clearance procedures, lockout/tag out and grounding.

6. Energized work may never be performed without prior authorization. When it is determined that equipment must be worked on in an energized condition, a hazardous work permit shall be submitted in advance to the Project Director/COR for acceptance.

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E. Walking and Working Surfaces:

1. Scaffolding shall be a standard, medium to heavy-duty welded tubular frame or a project-designed steel tube and clamp system. All components shall be manufactured and tested according to international standards. All types of manufactured scaffolding systems shall include the scaffold manufacturer’s integrated access stairway sections, handrails, and walking platforms. Components from different manufacturers shall not be interchanged to form a complete system.

2. For all cast-in-place concrete installations of walls, columns, beams, and slabs, the

Contractor shall provide manufacturer’s standard access scaffolding and work platforms which are an integral part of a pre-engineered, reusable, factory-built concrete forming and shoring system. This system shall consist of pre-fabricated modular metal framed plywood or all metal panels. Components from different manufacturers shall not be interchanged to form a complete system.

3. Harnesses with a twist style locking device are forbidden. The Contractor shall provide harnesses with snap-hooks or carabiner that are self-closing, self-locking, and capable of being opened by at least 2 consecutive deliberate actions per EM 385-1-1, paragraph

21.H.05.d.(3).(a).

4. The Contractor shall protect openings in floor slabs of more than 0.03 square meters (46 square inches) in area. When located more than 1.25 meters (4 feet) above grade or adjoining floor or deck surface, the Contractor shall provide guardrails at floor slab edges that are not yet permanently walled off.

F. Access to Construction Operations:

1. The Contractor shall provide ramps, stairs, ladders, and similar devices for craftspersons, inspectors, authorized visitors, and Government personnel for access and egress.

2. The use of job-made “portable” step ladders is prohibited on all OBO construction

Project Sites. Contractors must provide commercially manufactured fiberglass stepladders that meet the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Type II, Commercial 225-lb duty rating.

G. Noise Reduction: The Contractor shall minimize the generation of noises through the efficient and shielded use of materials, tools, processes, and procedures. The Contractor shall restrict the use of noise or impact-producing tools. The actions shall seek to minimize complaints from nearby occupancies and comply with requests of local authorities.

3.4 SITE MAINTENANCE, PROTECTION, AND SANITATION

A. General: The Contractor shall provide indirect, work-related, temporary support facilities and services as described below in conjunction with performance of work at the Project Site.

1. The Contractor shall comply with the host country governing regulations as enforced by authorities. These regulations include building codes, requirements of utility companies, health and safety regulations by police, rescue, and fire departments, environmental protection regulations, and similar applicable regulations.

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2. Inspections: The Contractor shall arrange for required inspections, certifications, and permits for installation. The Project Director/COR shall be kept informed of all progress.

3. The Contractor shall maintain temporary facilities in clean, sanitary, and safe operating conditions to the satisfaction of the Project Director/COR. The Contractor shall not allow conditions of use to become inefficient, overloaded, hazardous, or otherwise deleterious to the Government's interests.

B. Fire Protection:

1. Except as otherwise indicated, the Contractor shall expedite, complete, and place into service permanent fire protection system and equipment.

2. Prior to the time permanent facilities are placed into service, the Contractor shall provide temporary fire protection adequate for conditions at the Project Site.

3. Where possible, the Contractor shall arrange jointly with the Project Director/COR and local fire department to respond to calls for assistance and service in cases of fire emergency.

4. The Contractor shall provide temporary portable fire extinguishers, complying with applicable provisions of NFPA 10, Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers, multi-purpose dry chemical type, 5.0 kg size, UL-rated "4-A:60-B:C." The Contractor shall maintain unobstructed access to fire extinguishers at each prime point of access to each story of construction and at each principal office, fabrication shop, storage enclosure, gate, guard house, and similar temporary facility at the Project Site.

5. The Contractor shall prohibit smoking, except in designated areas identified by the

Project Director/COR.

6. During welding, cutting, and burning, the Contractor shall comply with NFPA 51B in areas of fire-hazard exposure. The Contractor shall provide stand-by fire-protection personnel and adequate supervision of operations.

C. First Aid Medical Facility Requirements:

1. All construction Project Sites where fewer than 100 workers are anticipated (greatest total number of employees on a shift), and where neither a first aid station nor an infirmary is available, shall be provided with a first aid kit for every 25 (or fewer) employees. A health care professional or competent first aid person shall evaluate and determine the fill contents of each kit.

2. The Contractor shall provide, place, and test periodically one (1) Automatic External

Defibrillator (AED) in the Contractor’s Project Site office, one (1) in OBO’s Project Site office, and one (1) in the first aid station on-site. A CPR/AED training program shall be given to two (2) persons at each location who shall receive certification in first aid and

CPR from the American Red Cross, the American Heart Association, or from an organization whose training adheres to the standards of the International Liaison

Committee on Resuscitation. CPR/AED training shall contain a hands-on component. A certificate shall state the date of issue and length of validity.

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D. Barricades, Closures, and Traffic Control:

1. The Contractor shall provide substantial barricade-type closures and guard rails at locations where encroachment of a physically hazardous condition in construction is possible. The closures and guard rails shall protect equipment, tradespersons, and others at or adjoining the Project Site.

2. The Contractor shall provide a sidewalk bridge-type protective structure where vehicular and pedestrian traffic cannot be excluded from hazardous areas under and nearby overhead work in progress.

3. The Contractor shall provide appropriate warning signs, flashing warning lights, and adequate general lighting at principal barricades. The barricades are not intended to be crash-proof.

4. The Contractor shall maintain barricades through periods of exposure to hazardous conditions.

E. Roadways, Walkways and Parking:

1. The Contractor shall establish safe roadways and walkways in and around the Project Site and connecting adjoining public thoroughfares.

2. The Contractor shall provide signage and other markings including traffic control signage and signals as necessary and useful in controlling and restricting traffic from passing through other areas. The Contractor shall cooperate with local officials in the establishment and adjustments of street entrance and exit signals and signs.

3. The Contractor shall not allow established traffic passages to become encumbered or obstructed with work activities, materials, parked vehicles, equipment, and similar elements. In particular, the Contractor shall keep established entrance and exit passages clear for medical emergencies, escape, fire fighting, and other emergency access and egress.

4. Parking: Privately owned vehicles are prohibited from entering the construction Site or interfering with construction activities.

F. Environmental Protection: The Contractor shall provide facilities and services as required by governing authorities to protect the environment. The Contractor shall minimize the generation of wastes and avoid environmental pollution. The Contractor shall prohibit the discharging and accidental loss of substances from the construction process that could contaminate the atmosphere, surface or ground water, soil, or subsoil.

G. Excavation and Demolition:

1. Prior to commencement of excavation or demolition, the Contractor shall give notices to adjoining landowners or other parties as required.

2. The Contractor shall review and comply with EM 385-1-1 Section 23 “Demolition”.

3. Before excavation or demolition, the Contractor shall examine the structural condition of all adjacent structures or infrastructure, on-site and on adjoining property. Where there is reason to believe planned excavation or demolition shall cause damage to adjacent structures or infrastructure or result in unsafe conditions, the Contractor shall cease excavation or demolition operations until means have been provided to insure stability

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4. Other protective provisions may include, at a minimum, temporary protective coverings or enclosures of adjoining work, warning signs, and similar provisions.

H. Dust Control: Where and when applicable, the Contractor shall implement a suitable program for dust control in and around the Project Site, designed to reduce dust generation and distribution to reasonable levels. This program shall coordinate with the environmental protection program.

I. Rodent, Pest, and Vermin Control: The Contractor shall employ integrated pest management practices that emphasize avoiding conditions that attract pests to eliminate or minimize pest problems at Project Site. Eliminate habitats of existing pests and avoid creation of pests common to the area. Use the least hazardous means to reduce pest populations. When pesticides are needed, use only pesticides approved by SHEM and apply them in a targeted manner.

Provide pesticide labels and material safety and data sheets for review and approval at least 72 hours prior to planned application on the site.

J. Potable Water: Where reasonably possible, the Contractor shall provide potable water for all requirements of the construction period. Where and when that is not possible, potable water for drinking and other uses shall be provided where specified. Potable water supplies shall be clearly marked with signage in multiple languages as appropriate for the Site location. The

Contractor shall source potable water from city-controlled piped water, an on-site well, commercially bottled water, or other reliable source. The Contractor shall test and report on a monthly basis that the potable water from all selected sources is safe for human consumption.

Piping of temporary potable water systems shall be sterilized prior to use.

K. Construction Site Sanitation and Health Facilities:

1. Facilities for workers shall be completed and ready to use prior to start of construction.

2. The Contractor is encouraged to utilize semi-permanent or portable facilities where possible in compliance with the requirements of this Section.

3. The Contractor shall provide temporary facilities for workers. Lunchrooms, toilets, first aid facility, change rooms, and lockers shall be constructed using newly manufactured materials.

4. Toilet Facilities and Restrooms:

a. The Contractor shall provide separate facilities for each sex.

b. As practicable, locate toilet facilities within sixty-one (61) meters (200 feet) of all locations where work is regularly being performed.

c. Provide number of portable toilet facilities based on the anticipated maximum number of workers at Project Site and allow accessibility to all employees.

d. The construction and installation of toilet facilities shall be acceptable to the

Project Director/COR. The toilet facilities shall be in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions and in compliance with applicable jurisdictional codes.

e. The Contractor shall ensure that the type of toilet and water access (e.g., commode

vs. squat toilet) is culturally acceptable to the workforce.

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f. All surface finishes shall be chosen to facilitate cleaning and the maintenance of the highest standards of sanitation.

g. Each toilet or commode shall occupy a separate compartment or stall equipped with a door and latch. Walls of compartments, stalls, or partitions between the toilets or commodes may be less than the height of room walls, but the top shall not be less than one hundred seventy-three (173) centimeters (5 feet, 8 inches) from the floor and the bottom not more than thirty (30) centimeters (1 foot) above the floor.

h. In all newly constructed toilet rooms, the floors and exterior walls to a height of fifteen (15) centimeters (6 inches) above the floor shall be of watertight construction to facilitate cleaning and sanitation.

i. Install toilet fixtures, commodes, and urinals such that the space around and behind the fixture can be easily cleaned.

j. Label facilities properly in English and the commonly understood local language.

Pictograms shall be used.

k. Provide hand-washing lavatories in close proximity to all toilet facilities

l. Maintain an adequate supply of toilet paper and paper towels at all times.

m. Comply with the requirements of the authority having jurisdiction for sewage disposal. Where non-sewer waste disposal systems are permitted, they shall be of a type accepted by the local health authorities having jurisdiction. Maintain all disposal systems in a sanitary condition.

5. Lavatories and Personal Washing Facilities:

a. The Contractor shall provide adequate facilities for maintaining personal cleanliness at the Project Site. These facilities shall be convenient for employee access and maintained in a sanitary condition.

6. Drinking Fountains and Dispensers:

a. The Contractor shall provide an adequate number distributed around the Project

Site and service support areas for convenience and efficiency. An adequate supply of sanitary disposable paper cups and waste receptacles shall be maintained at each water dispenser.

b. The Contractor shall provide bottled drinking water where piped potable water service is not available.

7. Changing Rooms:

a. The Contractor shall provide changing or dressing rooms with individual bins, shower hooks, benches, and curtains, if applicable, to enable all workers to change between street clothing and work clothing.

b. Street and work clothing shall not be stored in contact with each other.

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8. Lunch Rooms, Mess Halls, Dining Facilities, and Food Service Operations:

a. The U.S. Department of State, in the promotion of the fair and equitable treatment of the foreign construction workforce on OBO Project Sites, has adopted internationally recognized nutritional and health requirements for manual labor occupations. The Contractor shall ensure that a luncheon meal of 1500 calories is provided each day during the normal workday shift at no cost to the worker. The

Contractor shall comply with local regulations more stringent than the requirements provided in this clause. See the January 2004 Report of the Joint

FAO/WHO/UNU; Food and Agriculture Organization, World Health

Organization, and the Unite Nations University.

b. All food service facilities and operations used for food preparation on and off-site shall be maintained in clean and sanitary condition and inspected by a qualified health official. All food service personnel shall be given a health exam quarterly.

The testing facility shall be approved by the Project Director/COR.

c. An enclosed facility specifically for employees to eat lunch shall be provided at the

Project Site. The minimum area per person shall be specified as 1.0 square meter or 11 square feet. The facility shall accommodate 50 percent of the maximum number of non-office-occupant personnel anticipated and authorized to be at the

Project Site at one time.

d. The facility shall be equipped with tables and chairs or benches to seat the number of persons anticipated. The Contractor shall provide suitable floor, wall, and ceiling finishes, doors and windows, screening, and suitable fixtures and accessories. All tabletop surfaces shall be made of a laminated and impervious material that can be easily washed. General lighting, HVAC system, and drinking fountains or dispensers shall be provided. Food service areas shall have an ample supply of hot (43°-60°C or 110°-140°F) running water.

e. The Contractor shall physically separate dining facilities from toilets at a minimum distance of sixty-one (61) meters (200 feet) and from all locations where there is a threat of exposure to toxic or infections materials.

f. For workings bringing lunches to the Site, the Contractor shall provide refrigeration facilities capable of maintain the temperature of 7°C or 45°F or lower for the storage of lunches prior to consumption.

9. Waste Handling and Janitorial Services:

a. The Contractor shall provide proper and adequate segregated waste containers for the collection and removal of waste materials in different categories. These categories include, but are not limited to, hazardous wastes, flammable wastes, sanitary and health-care wastes, garbage, wastes for recycling as required by local authorities, inert and dry wastes, and incidental debris from the construction process.

b. The Contractor shall dispose of general non-organic wastes at maximum seven (7) day intervals.

c. The Contractor shall dispose of organic, garbage, and similar temperature-sensitive wastes at maximum three (3) day intervals when the average outdoor daily maximum temperature can be expected to be above 18°C.

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d. The Contractor shall clean waste containers regularly and adequately.

e. The Contractor shall dispose of wastes in a lawful manner.

f. The Contractor shall maintain a Site clean and clear of accumulated wastes, including surplus materials, trimmings, incidental demolished work, and construction debris. The Contractor shall clean completed elements and portions of work and maintain in broom-clean condition.

g. Janitorial Services:

1) The Contractor shall provide on a daily basis, including restocking of disposable products, for the maintenance of temporary offices, security spaces, toilets, first aid rooms, and similar facilities.

2) Toilet and first aid room fixtures and floors and floors and walls of shower rooms shall be scrubbed daily.

3) The Contractor shall provide weekly cleaning, damp mopping, or vacuuming for other floors, as applicable.

4) The Contractor shall provide monthly washing of windows and cleaning of other walls, ceilings, light fixtures, and similar facility surfaces.

5) The Contractor shall extend janitorial services to included permanent facilities as authorized for use at temporary facilities.

END OF SECTION 013525

CONTRACTOR QUALITY CONTROL SECTION 014010

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SECTION 014010 - CONTRACTOR QUALITY CONTROL

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 QUALITY CONTROL

A. The Quality Control system used during the project construction phase must ensure that the facility meets the contract design, quality and functional standards. To this end the Contractor is required to establish, implement and maintain an effective Construction Quality Control (CQC)

Plan. The CQC Plan shall cover all constructions operations both onsite and offsite, and shall be keyed to the proposed construction sequence (definable features of work).

B. The Construction Quality Control Plan shall include, as a minimum, all quality processes performed by the contractor, subcontractors, fabricators, suppliers, and purchasing agents. ISO

9001:2008 shall be used as a base line for developing the control processes identified in Part 3

(Execution) of this specification.

C. The Contractor is responsible for quality control and shall establish and maintain an effective quality control system. The quality control system shall be defined by the CQC Plan, which defines the Contractor’s quality policy, lines of authority and responsibility, QC personnel qualifications, and the procedures and organization necessary to produce a finished product that complies with the contract requirements.

D. The project manager and superintendents will be held accountable for the quality of work and are subject to removal at the direction of the PD/COR for failure to comply with quality requirements specified in the contract. The Contractor’s project manager and superintendents in this context shall mean the individuals with responsibility for the overall supervision of field activities for the project.

E. The Government will schedule performance audits during the construction phase to assess the

Contractor’s performance against contract requirements and CQC Plan implementation. The

Project Director/COR shall use the audit results to evaluate the completed work and progress made against the contract documents and project schedule when reviewing Contractor requests for progress payments.

1.2 REFERENCED/RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. The publications listed below are incorporated into the specification by reference:

1. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) - ASTM D 3740 (Latest edition as of contract award date) Minimum requirements for agencies engaged in the testing and/or inspection of soils and rock as used in engineering design and construction.

2. ASTM E 329 (Latest edition as of contract award date) Agencies engaged in the testing and/or inspection of materials used in construction.

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3. ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management Systems requirements is a quality program document that the contractor shall use to develop quality control processes for the CQC

Plan.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

A. The Contractor shall submit, in accordance with Section 013305, (Construction Submittals) the following:

1. Contractor’s Quality Control Plan (CQC Plan): The CQC Plan shall be submitted within thirty (30) calendar days after Contract Award. No work shall be undertaken before CQC

Plan acceptance.

2. The name, qualifications (in resume format), duties, responsibilities and authorities of each person assigned to a Quality Control (QC) function shall be submitted to the

Government for review. The Government will reject personnel who are not qualified for the positions for which they have been proposed. Changes to QC organization staffing shall only be made after acceptance by the Government of the proposed changes.

3. The Contract shall submit a Quality Control Report (QCR) to the Government daily.

Reporting shall begin on the first day the contractor’s forces arrive on site and shall continue until the contractor’s forces have…