Attachment_021,_75W-08.0-02_EHS_Boilerplate_Reqmts_for_Constr_Services_Contractors.pdf

EH&S Boilerplate Requirements for Construction and Services Contractors

Revision:

Rev #1

Blank Cell Document Control Number: 75W-08.0-02 Date: 7/14/16

EMS

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Responsible Organization: WCF Facilities Division Blank Cell

Blank Cell Approved By: Marcelo Dijamco Signature: <SIGNED>

1.0 PURPOSE:

To define the Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) related requirements for contractor personnel performing construction or other temporary maintenance or engineering services at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) Western Currency Facility (WCF), Fort Worth, Texas.

2.0 SCOPE:

Applies to the construction and service contracts at the (WCF)

3.0 ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

3.1 The EHS BRANCH MANAGER is responsible for:

• Coordinating with the Contracting Officer’s Representatives (CORs) on any special EHS requirements that may arise during construction and other contracted services.

• Revising and maintaining this document as needed.

3.2 COR’S AND PROJECT MANAGERS are responsible for:

• Communicating the specifications of this procedure to contractors (as applicable).

• Communicating with the EHS Branch Manager when these boilerplate requirements need to be changed.

• Obtaining project schedules and providing that to the EHS Branch representatives assigned to monitor construction and services contracts.

• Facilitating communications between the Contractor and EHS Branch representatives.

• Arranging for a Preconstruction meeting with EHS Branch representatives.

75W-08.0-02 Boilerplate Requirements for Construction and Services Contractors

• Including EHS Branch representatives in planned or unplanned meetings with the Contractor.

3.3 CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL are responsible for:

• Following the requirements contained herein or communicated to them by the COR or the WCF EHS Branch.

• Communicating with their COR when there is uncertainty about the contract specifications.

• Providing updated schedules of project activities to the COR or Project Manager.

4.0 SPECIFICATIONS:

4.1 GENERAL

4.1.1 Contracted services must be performed in a manner consistent with the Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) policy (see section 4.1.2), and applicable EHS laws, regulations and other applicable requirements, codes and standards. The BEP contractually transfers responsibility to its contractors for compliance with applicable environmental, health, and safety laws and regulations, BEP policies, and for adherence to standards identified in contracts.

All contractors must comply with the requirements and procedures established through the BEP WCF Environmental Management System (EMS). These requirements include those contained in this document and those that are communicated by the COR or the EHS Branch.

4.1.2 BEP Environmental Health and Safety Policy

All contractors conducting construction or other services at the Western Currency Facility must carry out their contractual services in a manner that is consistent with the principles and commitments reflected in BEP’s Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Policy.

It is the policy of the BEP to produce the currency of the United States of America and other securities in a manner that minimizes negative environmental, health and safety impacts of our operations and products to the fullest extent possible. Specifically the Bureau commits to:

• The preservation of human and natural resources through injury and illness risk reduction and environmental stewardship;

• Work to continually improve the Bureau’s environmental, health and safety management system by identifying and analyzing EHS aspects and impacts, developing plans and programs to minimize negative impacts and to periodically evaluate the results;

• Integrate EHS considerations into all business decisions, including forecasting changes to the internal and external business environment and establishing direction to address anticipated changes.

• Comply with all applicable Federal, state and local environmental, health and safety laws and regulations, Executive Orders and other requirements;

• Implement pollution prevention practices in order to realize overall improvements in environmental performance outcomes; and

• Support all Bureau personnel at all levels in their responsibilities to prevent pollution to the environment and eliminate risks to human health and safety wherever and whenever possible.

4.2 COMPETENCY TRAINING AND AWARENESS

4.2.1 Construction and Service Contractors will attend a Preconstruction EHS Briefing prior to the beginning of their onsite project.

4.2.2 Contractors are responsible for ensuring that all contract personnel assigned to the project are trained and competent to carry out their assigned tasks. Contractor personnel will possess and maintain appropriate certifications and training related to their duties at BEP WCF.

At the time of the Preconstruction briefing the contractor may be asked to provide evidence of employee training relevant to the project. This may include but not be limited to the following types of training, as relevant to the project:

• Fire extinguisher training

• Powered Industrial Truck training

• Hazard Communication training

• HAZWOPER training

• Fall protection training

• Electrical safety training

• Hearing conservation training

• Confined space training

• Respiratory protection training

• Hazardous waste training

4.2.3 Records of Competency and Training: The contractor shall maintain records of training and verification of competency, which will be made available upon request by the COR.

4.2.4 The contractor is responsible for the competency of their contract staff working at BEP. When contract employees are identified as being not capable of carrying out assigned tasks, the COR may require the contractor to take appropriate corrective action as part of the contracted services. Appropriate corrective action may include changes to the contractor’s training and competency evaluation procedures.

4.3 SUBMITTALS

The Contractor shall submit the following EHS submittals to the BEP:

4.3.1 Safety & Fire Prevention Plan: The Contractor shall submit a project-specific Safety & Fire Prevention Plan for review and approval. The Plan shall demonstrate that the Contractor understands the relevant safety, health, and fire prevention requirements necessary for the project. The plan must be submitted and approved prior to notice to proceed. The plan shall contain the estimated quantities of flammable liquids (as defined in 29 CFR 1910.106(a)(19)) that will be used during the project and how and where they will be stored. The flammable liquids shall be categorized as Category 1, 2, 3, or 4 per 29 CFR 1910.106(a)(19)).

The Safety & Fire Prevention Plan shall include a mandatory provision to perform Job Safety Analyses (JSA). 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 subcontractor is to perform the work, the Contractor(s) performing that work activity shall prepare a JSA. In addition, all operations, materials, and equipment shall be evaluated to determine the presence of hazardous environments or if hazardous or toxic agents could be released into the work environment.

JSAs 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 JSA for the work activity has been accepted by the COR and discussed with all engaged in the activity, including the Contractor, subcontractor(s), and a BEP EHS representative at preparatory meetings.

The names of the Competent/Qualified Person(s) required for a particular activity (for example, excavations, scaffolding, fall protection; other activities as specified by OSHA shall be identified and included in the JSA.

Proof of their competency/qualification shall be submitted to the COR for acceptance prior to the start of that work activity.

4.3.2 Safety Data Sheets (SDS): In accordance with FAR Subpart 23.302(c), for each chemical-based product they intend to use, the Contractor shall submit a SDS to the COR for review by the EHS Branch prior to bringing the product onsite. Once approved, no substitutions are allowed without prior approval. SDS must be submitted at least two weeks prior to the expected use of the product(s) during the project.

4.3.3 Waste Management Plan: The Contractor, COR and WCF EHS Branch staff shall discuss and review the following during the preconstruction meeting:

4.3.3.1 Contractor’s construction waste management strategy,

4.3.3.2 Procedures, schedules, specific requirements for waste materials recycling, disposal and coordination, and

4.3.3.3 Interface between the Contractor and other construction activities.

4.3.3.4 Compliance with Executive Order 13693 Section 3(j)(iii) requiring diversion of at least 50 percent of non-hazardous construction and demolition materials and debris

The Contractor may be required to write a Waste Management Plan that outlines the agreed-upon procedures and submit it to the COR for review and approval by the EHS Branch before disposing of waste generated from the site If required, submit the Plan 10 (ten) days prior to start of work.

See Waste Management Section (4.11.8) for specific requirements for hazardous waste generated during the project.

4.3.4 Environmental Records: A copy of environmental records will be provided to the Bureau’s COR upon request by the CO/COR. These records include, but may not be limited to:

4.3.4.1 Employee training records (see 4.2.3),

4.3.4.2 Records associated with monitoring or measurement of

environmental and/or health and safety controls,

4.3.4.3 spill reports,

4.3.4.4 Waste manifests and/or bill of lading associated with the shipment and disposal of waste materials.

4.4 INTERNAL WORK PERMITS ISSUED BY BEP WCF EHS Branch

The following BEP WCF EHS permitting procedures may be required for certain contractor activities, including:

4.4.1 Hot Work Permit (Hot Work Permit BEP Form 9279-WF): If the project requires cutting, welding, grinding, burning or fire suppression system/alarm outages, a permit must be obtained by the Contractor from the WCF EHS Branch prior to starting the operation. This includes sprinkler outages, work involving Fire Management System input and output devices, etc.

The Contractor is expected to follow safe welding and burning procedures in compliance with National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 51B.

4.4.2 Confined Space Entry Permits (where applicable): The COR shall initiate/coordinate issuance of a confined space permit in advance of a scheduled entrance. The EHS Branch will conduct a hazard evaluation and issue a confined space entry permit. The Contractor must adhere to all requirements of the WCF Permit Required Confined Space Permit.

The permit will contain the requirements needed to safely enter the space.

The Contractor will be provided a copy of the permit. The Contractor is responsible for providing all of the necessary equipment required to safely enter a confined space including; atmospheric testing monitors, appropriate respiratory protection and other necessary personal protective equipment as required by OSHA and specified in the permit. The Contractor is responsible for certifying that their employees (entrants, attendants, and rescue team) are properly trained in all aspects of permit-required confined space entry.

4.5 EXTERNAL PERMITS FROM REGULATORY AGENCIES

Some projects may require the BEP WCF to obtain amendments or modifications to existing Air and Industrial Wastewater Discharge Permits.

Some construction projects may require the Contractor to obtain a Construction Stormwater Permit. In such cases, the Contractor will obtain applicable permits from local, State and federal agencies. The Contractor will also assist BEP and provide technical specifications and information as necessary for the BEP to attain permit authorizations or amendments from external agencies. Projects that may require new permits or permit amendments or modifications include:

4.5.1 Air Permit Amendment: Site preparation activities, installation/use of certain equipment and/or air emissions and air pollution control devices require that the WCF NSR Air Permit be amended and approved by the

TCEQ prior to the start of any construction activities. The COR will coordinate with the WCF EHS Branch early in the project planning and design phase. The Contractor will assist BEP WCF by providing technical specifications and support necessary for the BEP WCF to secure necessary Air Permit Amendments.

4.5.2 Air Emissions: The Contractor will not cause any dust or nuisance air emissions that would be subject to environmental permitting or control requirements. The Contractor shall control emissions from activities on-site in accordance with the City of Fort Worth and Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) requirements.

4.5.3 Wastewater Discharge Permit: Site preparations and/or installations for new equipment may require modifications to the BEP WCF Industrial Wastewater Discharge Permit issued by the City of Fort Worth. Any processes that will cause a change in the volume or characteristics of the wastewater discharge to the sanitary sewer system must be reported to the COR who will seek direction from the WCF EHS Branch. The Contractor will provide technical specifications and support to BEP necessary to secure any required modifications to the Industrial Wastewater Discharge Permit.

4.5.4 Storm Water: The WCF has a stormwater “No Exposure Certification” under the TPDES Multi-Sector General Permit for Industrial Facilities issued by TCEQ. The No Exposure Certification requires that there be no exposure of industrial materials or activities to precipitation or runoff. To qualify for this conditional exclusion from permit requirements, the operator of the facility must certify that industrial activities and materials are isolated from precipitation and runoff by storm resistant shelter.

Contractors must not conduct any activities that will expose industrial activities to precipitation or runoff. There are some exceptions to the requirements for total isolation from precipitation and runoff but they must be discussed and agreed upon with the EHS Branch before the projects begin. In all cases outdoor dumpsters or roll-off containers used to collect construction or demolition debris must be water tight and must be covered by a tarpaulin except when adding waste materials to the dumpster.

Also, large construction activities which disturb 5 or more acres or small construction activities which disturb at least 1 but less than 5 acres are required to obtain coverage under the TPDES Construction General Permit (CGP) TXR150000 from TCEQ. The Contractor is responsible for submitting a Notice of Intent and all other documentation required by the TCEQ to obtain coverage under the CGP.

The Contractor will implement a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan per applicable requirements of the Construction General Permit and implement Best Management Practices for storm water protection.

4.5.5 Wastewater Discharge: Contractors will not discharge to sanitary sewer drains or storm sewers without notification and authorization from the WCF EHS Branch as provided by the COR.

4.6 HEALTH AND SAFETY

4.6.1 Compliance: The Contractor is responsible for the safety and health of his/her employees and BEP WCF personnel while working on site. The Contractor shall comply with all relevant OSHA, EPA, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and local requirements, applicable Department of Treasury and BEP safety and health requirements, and the most recent version of applicable standards and codes applicable to the BEP. These codes and standards are listed in Section 5.0 References. In the event of conflict between adopted standards and codes, the more stringent requirement is to be applied (Note: see exception in Fire Protection 4.7.1).

4.6.2 Inspections: The WCF EHS Branch conducts unannounced EHS inspections throughout BEP work spaces including contractor areas and construction sites. The EHS Branch maintains the right to stop any work where there is an immediate and serious threat to contractors or BEP employees. Inspection findings will be forwarded to the COR and the EHS Manager. If, during the course of the contract, EHS personnel note any situations of non-compliance with the Contractor's safety and health program or BEP WCF safety and health requirements, EHS Branch personnel will verbally bring them to the attention of the COR who will immediately follow up in writing with a cc: to the CO.

4.6.3 Personal Protective Equipment: The Contractor shall provide personal protective equipment (PPE) to their employees relative to the hazards identified in the Contractor Safety/Fire Prevention Plan, and any BEP WCF issued permits. PPE includes, but may not be limited to, respiratory protection, fall protection equipment, safety shoes, head protection, hearing protection, and eye/face protection. All construction sites are considered hardhat areas and shall be marked as such at the entrance to the site.

4.6.4 Occupant Protection: Contractors shall protect the occupants of the BEP WCF building by installing safety rails and barricades as applicable to prevent injury from unauthorized entry of personnel into work areas and shall erect warning signs as necessary to indicate construction areas or hazardous zones.

4.6.5 Housekeeping: Contractors must clean up the work area on a daily basis.

Tools must be secured and stored neatly.

4.6.6 Equipment: All equipment, powered industrial trucks, vehicles, scaffolding, ladders, tools, protective equipment, etc., must be in good, safe working order and must comply with OSHA standards.

4.6.7 Prohibited Equipment: Powder-actuated fasteners or other powder tools such as nail guns are prohibited from use at BEP WCF (unless prior permission is granted). Gasoline and diesel-powered equipment shall not be permitted within the BEP WCF buildings. The use of propane-powered equipment indoors may be approved on a case-by-case basis by CO/COR (with concurrence by the EHS Branch).

4.6.8 Maintenance of Access: Do not block fire extinguishers, passageways, corridors, sidewalks, pedestrian walks, alleys or entranceways of buildings during performance of work under the Contract. Provide appropriate barricades, signs, markers, and other devices or personnel as may be required by the COR for traffic guides and public safety.

4.6.9 Illumination: The Contractor is responsible for supplying and installing adequate temporary illumination at the job site. The Contractor is responsible for maintaining the temporary illumination in a safe condition at all times.

4.6.10 Accidents, Mishaps and Near Misses: The Contractor must complete a “WCF EHS Incident Report” for any incident involving property damage, serious injuries, illnesses, potentially hazardous conditions or general occupational and environmental, health, and safety concerns and ideas.

The COR will provide the form if needed. The original form must be submitted directly to the CO and a copy submitted to the COR.

4.6.11 Activities Impacting Indoor Air Quality: Some construction-related activities may generate and disperse contaminants that adversely impact indoor environmental quality and associated human health and/or safety.

The Contractor must maintain good housekeeping habits to contain dust and construction debris. Engineering controls such as local exhaust ventilation, air filtration devices, and dust partitions shall be employed to capture contaminants at the source, filter exhaust air and limit the migration of airborne contaminants, respectively, if required by contract or task order.

4.6.12 Existing Utilities: For projects involving cutting, core drilling, jack hammering, or similar activities, the Contractor shall be responsible for identifying hidden electrical lines, piping, ducts, etc. with appropriate survey equipment.

4.6.13 Noise: Compressed air-powered jackhammers may not be used in, on, or near the building without prior approval of the COR. Approval will be granted only when other means of accomplishing the work are not possible.

4.6.14 The Contractor must be aware of the potential effects of noise, odor, light, fugitive dust emissions, and traffic movement in the facility, and if needed, shall propose measures to mitigate the impact on BEP employees and other building occupants.

4.7 FIRE PROTECTION

4.7.1 Compliance: The Contractor will comply with applicable federal fire protection regulations, standards and codes, Department of Treasury and BEP policies and requirements, and BEP adopted standards and codes.

These standards and codes include the International Fire Code (IFC) and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Code. A list of adopted codes and standards is provided in Section 5.0, References. In the event of conflict between adopted standards and codes, the more stringent requirement is to be applied, except that the International Building Code (IBC) Means of Egress Chapter is replaced by the entire contents of the most recent edition of NFPA 101.

4.7.2 Safeguarding Construction and Demolition Operations: Per NFPA 241, Part 10.8.2, where a building is equipped with sprinklers, the sprinkler protection shall be retained in service as long as the condition requiring the use of sprinklers exists.

4.7.3 Egress: The Contractor shall not impact an established means of egress from the work area or building. Means of egress shall be continuously maintained free of all obstructions and impediments to full instant use in the case of fire or other emergencies. There shall be no locks or devices to prevent emergency egress from or through the construction site.

Exemption: In cases where demolition/construction of an existing egress path would result in hazards to building occupants during egress, approval will be handled on a case-by-case basis.

4.7.4 Flammable Liquids: Gasoline and liquids with a flash point below 100 degrees Fahrenheit shall not be stored inside the BEP WCF buildings.

4.7.5 Exits: The Contractor shall ensure that every exit from the construction site is marked by a clearly visible sign with the word EXIT in plainly legible letters at least six inches high and with at least a ¾” stroke width. Exit signs shall be illuminated either by internal or external means by a reliable light source giving a value of not less than 5 foot-candles on the illuminated surface.

4.7.6 Preventing Fire Hazards and Damage: The Contractor shall take necessary actions to eliminate possible fire hazards and to prevent damage to construction work, building materials, equipment, temporary field offices, storage sheds and other property. This includes coordinating delivery to minimize long-term storage at the project site.

4.7.7 Portable Fire Extinguishers: The Contractor is required to provide their own fire extinguishers, of appropriate type and quantity, at the job site. If a BEP WCF fire extinguisher is used by the Contractor in an emergency, the Contractor shall bear the burden of the replacement cost.

4.7.8 Fire Alarm: The building is equipped with an automatic fire alarm system that sounds an alarm throughout the building. The alarm is both audio (alarm tone and voice) and visual (strobe lights). During planned drills and actual emergencies, Contractor employees must exit the building or contractor’s work area if outdoors, and assemble in BEP established assembly areas (i.e. muster points). Muster points are assigned to the Contractor during the project preconstruction meeting or can be obtained from the COR. The Contractor’s project Superintendent shall determine if all Contractor employees are accounted for. If an employee is missing, the Superintendent shall notify the nearest BEP Police Officer or EHS Branch representative.

4.7.9 Emergency Response Procedures:

All emergencies are to be reported immediately to the Police Communications Center (PCC) by dialing “0” or “3700” on any internal house phone. If dialing from an outside line or cellular phone contact the (PCC) at (817) 847-3700.

If you are involved in an actual fire, discover fire and/or unaccounted for smoke or heat, remember “RACE.” The following four steps are to be followed:

1. Remove people in a life-threatened situation. If a person is overcome by smoke or for another reason needs to be immediately removed from the fire-involved area, help but without putting your own life in danger.

2. Alarm: Sound the alarm as follows:

a. Pull the nearest manual pull station (if it is not already sounding).

These are located near every stairwell door and at midpoints in long corridors;

b. Call (PCC) by dialing “0” Tell the PCC the size and nature of the fire, exact location of the fire, if any people are in danger, and any other pertinent information. DO NOT hang up as the PCC may have specific questions. If you do not have telephone access, notify the nearest Police Officer.

3. Close the door to the fire-involved room. If you are not at the site of the emergency but are ordered to evacuate, close all doors before you leave.

4. Evacuate the building or the contractor’s work area if outside, and assemble at your predetermined muster point.

4.8 ELECTRICAL SAFETY

4.8.1 Compliance: The Contractor will comply with applicable OSHA standards, the National Electrical Code (NEC) and other adopted codes and standards identified in Section 5.0, References. As noted in other sections of this specification, in the event of conflict between the standards and codes, the more stringent requirement is to be applied.

4.8.2 Lock Out/Tag Out: Energized parts shall be de-energized before the employee works on or near them, unless de-energizing introduces additional or increased hazards. Troubleshooting and diagnostic testing by qualified employees may be performed on energized equipment. Live parts operating at less than 50 volts to ground do not need to be de-energized. The de-energizing of building circuits shall be performed by the BEP WCF Building O&M Contractor. Each piece of equipment may be de-energized by the Contractor only with prior approval of the COR.

Before beginning service or maintenance, the Contractor shall prepare for shutdown; shut down the machine; disconnect or isolate the machine from the energy source(s); apply the lock out or tag out device(s); release, restrain or otherwise render safe all potential hazardous stored or residual energy; and verify isolation and de-energizing of the machine. Before removing lock out or tag out devices, inspect machines or their components to assure that they are operationally intact; and check to assure that everyone is positioned safely away from the machines.

4.8.3 Portable Electric Equipment: Portable equipment shall be handled in a manner which will not cause damage or electrical shock. Flexible electric cords (extension cords) connected to equipment may not be used for raising or lowering the equipment. Flexible cords may not be fastened with staples or otherwise hung in a fashion that could damage the outer jacket or insulation. Flexible cords shall be inspected regularly and removed from service if insulation is damaged. All hand and portable-powered tools must be maintained in good condition and in a safe working order.

4.8.4 Ground-Fault Circuit-Interrupters (GFCI): Portable or cord-connected GFCI shall be provided by and used by the Contractor whenever working in wet areas or as otherwise required by the NEC.

4.9 COMPRESSED GAS CYLINDER SAFETY

4.9.1 Compliance: The Contractor will comply with applicable OSHA standards and Compressed Gas Association (CGA) specifications and other adopted codes and standards identified in Section 5.0, References. As noted in other sections of this specification, in the event of conflict between the standards and codes, the more stringent requirement is to be applied.

4.9.2 Inspection: Contractors must inspect compressed gas cylinders per standards displayed in the CGA pamphlets. Unlabeled cylinders are not to be used.

4.9.3 Storage Procedures: The following compressed gas cylinder requirements are the minimum safety procedures to be used:

Cylinders are to be stored in an upright (vertical) position;

When a cylinder is in storage, keep the steel protective cap screwed on;

Group cylinders by types of gas;

Store full and empty cylinders apart;

Store gases so that old stock is removed and used first;

To keep cylinders from falling over, secure them with chains, cables, or other approved restraining devices to a secure area such as a wall.

Individual cylinders shall not be left unattended while unsecured anywhere in BEP WCF facilities;

Store compressed gas containers in dry, well-ventilated areas away from exits and stairways;

Do not store compressed gas containers in high pedestrian and vehicle traffic areas;

Store oxygen cylinders at least 20 feet from flammables or combustibles or separate them by a 5-foot, fire-resistant barrier;

Keep oil and grease away from oxygen cylinders and valves;

If your hands, gloves, or clothing are oily, do not handle oxygen cylinders; and Ensure there are appropriate fire extinguishers near the storage area.

4.10 POWERED INDUSTRIAL TRUCKS (PITs)

4.10.1 Compliance: The Contractor will comply with applicable OSHA standards regarding powered industrial trucks (29 CFR 1910.178).

4.10.2 PIT Labeling: The Contractor shall place contact information on PITs.

4.10.3 Equipment Inspections: The Contractor shall conduct regular inspections, identifying trucks that need repair, are defective, or are hazardous and remove them from service. Industrial trucks shall be inspected/examined before being placed into service by the operator, and shall not be placed into service if the inspection shows any condition adversely affecting the safe operation of the vehicle. The operators shall inspect the industrial trucks at least daily during the course of the project.

4.10.4 Battery Charging: Battery charging operations shall be performed per instructions from the COR.

4.10.5 Traffic Regulations and the Safe Operation of the Industrial Trucks:

The Contractor shall, when in transit, wear safety belts, adhere to posted speed limits, yield the right of way to pedestrian traffic, maintain safe operating distances between adjacent vehicles, sound the vehicle’s horn when passing entrances of doors, elevators, intersections, blind spots, aisles, and other dangerous passing locations where vision is obstructed.

The driver shall look in the direction and keep clear view of the path of travel. The operator must make sure that the audible back-up alarm is activated when the truck is moving in reverse.

4.10.6 Material Handling: Only safely arranged loads that are within the rated capacity of the truck shall be handled. Industrial truck operators shall approach and enter elevators slowly with the load end facing forward and shall enter the elevator or confined space with the load end facing rear.

Operators must know the capacity of the elevator and assure the weight of the truck and its load does not exceed the capacity. Once on the elevator, the truck controls shall be neutralized, power shut off, the brakes set, and the operator dismounted from the truck. Before exiting the elevator, the operator shall sound the truck’s horn and the audible back-up alarm to alert pedestrians. All truck operators shall place wheel blocks under the rear wheels to prevent the truck from rolling while unloading the vehicle.

4.11 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT

4.11.1 Compliance: As applicable to their onsite activities, Contractors will comply with applicable Federal, State, and local regulations and standards related to environmental protection including those promulgated by the U.S. EPA, the TCEQ, or the City of Fort Worth.

4.11.2 Inspections: See 4.6.2

4.11.3 Spills and Releases: The Contractor shall manage spill and releases including prevention, notification, identification of abnormal conditions and corrective action as follows:

4.11.4 Spill Release Prevention: Contractors will provide adequate spill/release prevention equipment and procedures for all materials stored or used on site. All liquid containers 55 gallons or larger must be kept within secondary containment while stored at the BEP WCF.

4.11.5 Spill Notification: In the event of a spill, contractors will immediately notify the Police Communications Center (dial 0 from any internal line) or

(817) 847-3700 if calling from an external telephone or cellular phone.

4.11.6 Abnormal Conditions: Contractors will notify the COR of any abnormal environmental conditions found during work conducted at the facility.

Visibly discolored soils, soils with discernible odor, and/or heavily stained concrete must not be removed from the site without prior approval provided by the COR from the EHS Branch.

4.11.7 Corrective Action: The Contractor will coordinate with the BEP WCF regarding corrective action to contain/control and remediate any hazardous substance release or other contamination caused by the Contractor’s activities at the BEP WCF facility. The Contractor is responsible for the cost of any corrective action to address oil or hazardous substance releases or other contamination caused by the Contractor arising in connection with the Contractor’s activities at the BEP WCF, including, but not limited to, costs to the BEP to complete corrective action and payment of any fines or penalties imposed by Federal, State, and local regulatory agencies.

4.11.8 Waste Management:

The Contractor shall containerize all generated hazardous waste into Department of Transportation (DOT) approved containers, supplied by the contractor.

Additionally, the Contractor shall label and store all waste material generated from on-site activities in compliance with all State and Federal regulations, applicable BEP WCF procedures, and the Contractor’s Waste Management Plan.

Hazardous waste generated during the project will be transferred to the BEP WCF for shipment and disposal.

Requirements for handling, manifesting and disposal of non-hazardous industrial solid waste generated during the project will be defined in the project Statement of Work and discussed during the preconstruction meeting.

In accordance with FAR Subpart 23.400, Contractors shall follow all Resource Conservation and Recovery (RCRA) requirements for a large quantity hazardous waste generator, including labeling requirements.

4.11.9 NEPA Requirements: Some construction projects may trigger NEPA requirements that would require the BEP to further assess environmental impacts, in accordance with Treasury Directive 75-02. In such cases the contractor will provide technical specifications or project information as may be relevant to fulfilling NEPA requirements.

4.11.10 Sustainability Program: Treasury Directive 75-09 (Environmental Management and Sustainability Program) requires the Bureau of Engraving and Printing to employ sustainable environmental practices and implement life-cycle costs effective and efficient programs. This includes employing sustainable environmental practices in acquisition of goods and services. Requirements of this Treasury Directive, as may be applicable to the project, will be contained in the Statement of Work. The Contractor will deliver goods and services as appropriate to enable the BEP to meet the intent of Treasury Directive 75-09.

4.11.11 Nuisance Complaints: Complaints from BEP WCF employees or external parties concerning noise, odor, light, fugitive dust emission, and traffic movement must be immediately reported to the COR. The Contractor shall propose measures to mitigate those conditions if they occur.

5.0 REFERENCES

1. EXECUTIVE ORDERS (EO)

a. EO 11988, “Floodplain Management,” May 24, 1977.

b. EO 11990, “Protection of Wetlands,” May 24, 1977.

c. EO 12088, “Federal Compliance with Pollution Control Standards,”

October 13, 1978.

d. EO 12196, “Occupational Safety and Health Programs for Federal

Employees”, February 26, 1980 as amended by E.O. 12223, June 30, 1980.

e. EO 13221, “Energy Efficient Standby Power Devices”, July 31, 2001.

f. EO 13693, “Planning for Federal Sustainability in the Next Decade, March 19, 2015

2. CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS (CFR)

g. 29 CFR, Labor

h. 40 CFR, Protection of the Environment

i. 49 CFR, Transportation

3. NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS

j. UFAS - Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards

k. ASTM - American Society of Testing Materials

l. ACI - American Concrete Institute

m. AISC - American Institute of Steel Construction

n. ANSI - American National Standards Institute

o. ASHRAE - American Society of Heating and Refrigeration and Air

Conditioning Engineers

p. CGA - Compressed Gas Association

q. FM - Factory Mutual

r. International Building Code

s. NEC - National Electrical Code

t. NSPC - National Standard Plumbing Code

u. NFPA - National Fire Protection Association

v. UL - Underwriters Laboratory

4. State of Texas Statutes and Regulations (as codified in the Texas Administrative Code Title 30)

5. TREASURY DIRECTIVES (TD)

w. TD 75-02, “Department of the Treasury Environmental Quality

Program,” September 25, 1990.

x. 75-04 Energy Management Program

y. 75-09 Environmental Management and Sustainability Program

REVISION PURPOSE OF REVISION EFFECTIVE

DATE

Clarify roles and responsibilities. Added detail about required submittals.

Added detail about internal work permits. Added details about contractor stormwater management requirements. Added details about health and safety program requirements. Edited Environmental Management chapter.

Edited references to Executive Orders. Included a requirement in Section

4.3.1 for contractors to perform Job Safety Analysis (JSA) for work tasks that present hazards.

7/14/16

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