695-19-104 Amend 05 Spec 01 35 26 Safety Requirements.pdf

Milwaukee VAMC 05-01-20

695-19-104 Replace Fire Sprinkler System Risers,Bldg. 111 100% Construction Documents

Milwaukee, WI 53295 January 24, 2021

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SECTION 01 35 26

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.1 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

1.2 DEFINITIONS

1.3 REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

1.4 ACCIDENT PREVENTION PLAN (APP)

1.5 ACTIVITY HAZARD ANALYSES (AHAs)

1.6 PRECONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE

1.7 SSHO & CP

1.8 TRAINING

1.9 INSPECTIONS

1.10 ACCIDENTS, OSHA 300 LOGS, AND MAN-HOURS

1.11 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)

1.12 INFECTION CONTROL

1.13 TUBERCULOSIS SCREENING

1.14 FIRE SAFETY

1.15 ELECTRICAL

1.16 FALL PROTECTION

1.17 SCAFFOLDS AND OTHER WORK PLATFORMS

1.18 EXCAVATION AND TRENCHES

1.19 CRANES

1.20 CONTROL OF HAZARDOUS ENERGY (LOCKOUT/TAGOUT)

1.21 CONFINED SPACE ENTRY

1.22 WELDING AND CUTTING

1.23 LADDERS

1.24 FLOOR & WALL OPENINGS

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SECTION 01 35 26

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

1.1 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS:

A. Latest publications listed below form part of this Article to extent referenced. Publications are referenced in text by basic designations only.

B. American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE):

A10.1-2011 ......... Pre-Project & Pre-Task Safety and Health

Planning

A10.34-2012 ........ Protection of the Public on or Adjacent to

Construction Sites

A10.38-2013 ........ Basic Elements of an Employer’s Program to

Provide a Safe and Healthful Work Environment

American National Standard Construction and

Demolition Operations

C. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM):

E84-2013 ........... Surface Burning Characteristics of Building

Materials

D. The Facilities Guidelines Institute (FGI):

FGI Guidelines-2010Guidelines for Design and Construction of

Healthcare Facilities

E. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):

10-2018 ............ Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers

30-2018 ............ Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code

51B-2019 ........... Standard for Fire Prevention During Welding, Cutting and Other Hot Work

70-2020 ............ National Electrical Code

70B-2019 ........... Recommended Practice for Electrical Equipment

Maintenance

70E-2018 .......... Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace

99-2018 ............ Health Care Facilities Code

241-2019 ........... Standard for Safeguarding Construction, Alteration, and Demolition Operations

F. The Joint Commission (TJC)

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TJC Manual ........ Comprehensive Accreditation and Certification

Manual

G. U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission

10 CFR 20 ......... Standards for Protection Against Radiation

H. U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA):

29 CFR 1904 ........ Reporting and Recording Injuries & Illnesses

29 CFR 1910 ........ Safety and Health Regulations for General

Industry

29 CFR 1926 ........ Safety and Health Regulations for Construction

Industry

CPL 2-0.124 ........ Multi-Employer Citation Policy

I. VHA Directive 2005-007

1.2 DEFINITIONS:

A. Critical Lift. A lift with the hoisted load exceeding 75% of the crane’s maximum capacity; lifts made out of the view of the operator

(blind picks); lifts involving two or more cranes; personnel being hoisted; and special hazards such as lifts over occupied facilities, loads lifted close to power-lines, and lifts in high winds or where other adverse environmental conditions exist; and any lift which the crane operator believes is critical.

B. OSHA “Competent Person” (CP). One who can identify existing and predictable hazards in the surroundings and working conditions which are unsanitary, hazardous or dangerous to employees, and who has the authorization to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate them (see 29

CFR 1926.32(f)).

C. "Qualified Person" means one who, by possession of a recognized degree, certificate, or professional standing, or who by extensive knowledge, training and experience, has successfully demonstrated his ability to solve or resolve problems relating to the subject matter, the work, or the project.

D. High Visibility Accident. Any mishap which may generate publicity or high visibility.

E. Accident/Incident Criticality Categories:

No impact – near miss incidents that should be investigated but are not required to be reported to the VA;

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Minor incident/impact – incidents that require first aid or result in minor equipment damage (less than $5000). These incidents must be investigated but are not required to be reported to the VA;

Moderate incident/impact – Any work-related injury or illness that results in:

1. Days away from work (any time lost after day of injury/illness onset);

2. Restricted work;

3. Transfer to another job;

4. Medical treatment beyond first aid;

5. Loss of consciousness;

6. A significant injury or illness diagnosed by a physician or other licensed health care professional, even if it did not result in (1) through (5) above or,

7. Any incident that leads to major equipment damage (greater than

$5000).

These incidents must be investigated and are required to be reported to the VA;

Major incident/impact – Any mishap that leads to fatalities, hospitalizations, amputations, and losses of an eye as a result of contractors’ activities. Or any incident which leads to major property damage (greater than $20,000) and/or may generate publicity or high visibility. These incidents must be investigated and are required to be reported to the VA as soon as practical, but not later than 2 hours after the incident.

E. Medical Treatment. Treatment administered by a physician or by registered professional personnel under the standing orders of a physician. Medical treatment does not include first aid treatment even through provided by physician or registered personnel.

1.3 REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS:

A. In addition to the detailed requirements included in the provisions of this contract, comply with 29 CFR 1926, comply with 29 CFR 1910 as incorporated by reference within 29 CFR 1926, comply with ASSE A10.34, and all applicable [federal, state, and local] laws, ordinances, criteria, rules and regulations. Submit matters of interpretation of standards for resolution before starting work. Where the requirements of this specification, applicable laws, criteria, ordinances, regulations, and referenced documents vary, the most stringent

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COR.

1.4 ACCIDENT PREVENTION PLAN (APP):

A. The APP (aka Construction Safety & Health Plan) shall interface with the Contractor's overall safety and health program. Include any portions of the Contractor's overall safety and health program referenced in the APP in the applicable APP element and ensure it is site-specific. The Government considers the Contractor to be the

"controlling authority" for all worksite safety and health of each subcontractor(s). Contractor shall be responsible for informing their subcontractors of the safety provisions under the terms of the contract and the penalties for noncompliance, coordinating the work to prevent one craft from interfering with or creating hazardous working conditions for other crafts, and inspecting subcontractor operations to ensure that accident prevention responsibilities are being carried out.

B. The APP shall be prepared as follows:

1. Written in English by a qualified person who is employed by the

Contractor articulating the specific work and hazards pertaining to the contract (model language can be found in ASSE A10.33).

Specifically articulating the safety requirements found within these

VA contract safety specifications.

2. Address both the Contractor’s and the subcontractor’s work operations.

3. State measures to be taken to control hazards associated with materials, services, or equipment provided by suppliers.

4. Address all the elements/sub-elements and in order as follows:

a. SIGNATURE SHEET. Title, signature, and phone number of the following:

1) Plan preparer (Qualified Person such as corporate safety staff person or contracted Certified Safety Professional with construction safety experience);

2) Plan approver (company/corporate officers authorized to obligate the company);

3) Plan concurrence (e.g., Chief of Operations, Corporate Chief of Safety, Corporate Industrial Hygienist, project manager or superintendent, project safety professional). Provide concurrence of other applicable corporate and project personnel (Contractor).

b. BACKGROUND INFORMATION. List the following:

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1) Contractor;

2) Contract number;

3) Project name;

4) Brief project description, description of work to be performed, and location; phases of work anticipated (these will require an AHA).

c. STATEMENT OF SAFETY AND HEALTH POLICY. Provide a copy of current corporate/company Safety and Health Policy Statement, detailing commitment to providing a safe and healthful workplace for all employees. The Contractor’s written safety program goals, objectives, and accident experience goals for this contract should be provided.

d. RESPONSIBILITIES AND LINES OF AUTHORITIES. Provide the following:

1) A statement of the employer’s ultimate responsibility for the implementation of his SOH program;

2) Identification and accountability of personnel responsible for safety at both corporate and project level. Contracts specifically requiring safety or industrial hygiene personnel shall include a copy of their resumes.

3) The names of Competent and/or Qualified Person(s) and proof of competency/qualification to meet specific OSHA

Competent/Qualified Person(s) requirements must be attached.;

4) A statement that no work shall be performed unless a designated competent person is present on the job site;

5) Requirements for pre-task Activity Hazard Analysis (AHAs);

6) Lines of authority;

7) Policies and procedures regarding noncompliance with safety requirements (to include disciplinary actions for violation of safety requirements) should be identified;

e. SUBCONTRACTORS AND SUPPLIERS. If applicable, provide procedures for coordinating SOH activities with other employers on the job site:

1) Identification of subcontractors and suppliers (if known);

2) Safety responsibilities of subcontractors and suppliers.

f. TRAINING.

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1) Site-specific SOH orientation training at the time of initial hire or assignment to the project for every employee before working on the project site is required.

2) Mandatory training and certifications that are applicable to this project (including crane operator, rigger, crane signal person, fall protection, electrical lockout/NFPA 70E, machine/equipment lockout, or confined space) and any requirements for periodic retraining/recertification are required.

3) Procedures for ongoing safety and health training for supervisors and employees shall be established to address changes in site hazards/conditions.

4) OSHA 10-hour training is required for all workers on site and the OSHA 30-hour training is required for Site Superintendent, Safety Officer/SSHO, and all trade Competent Persons (CPs)

g. SAFETY AND HEALTH INSPECTIONS.

1) Specific assignment of responsibilities for a minimum daily job site safety and health inspection during periods of work activity: Who will conduct (e.g., “Site Safety and Health

CP”), proof of inspector’s training/qualifications, when inspections will be conducted, procedures for documentation, deficiency tracking system, and follow-up procedures.

2) Any external inspections/certifications that may be required

(e.g., contracted CSP or CSHT)

h. ACCIDENT/INCIDENT INVESTIGATION & REPORTING. The Contractor shall conduct mishap investigations of all Moderate and Major as well as all High Visibility Incidents. The APP shall include accident/incident investigation procedure and identify person(s) responsible to provide the following to the COR:

1) Exposure data (man-hours worked);

2) Accident investigation reports;

3) Project site injury and illness logs.

i. PLANS (PROGRAMS, PROCEDURES) REQUIRED. Based on a risk assessment of contracted activities and on mandatory OSHA compliance programs, the Contractor shall address all applicable occupational, patient, and public safety risks in site-specific compliance and accident prevention plans. These Plans shall include but are not be limited to procedures for addressing the risks associates with the following:

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1) Emergency response;

2) Contingency for severe weather;

3) Fire Prevention;

4) Medical Support;

5) Posting of emergency telephone numbers;

6) Prevention of alcohol and drug abuse;

7) Site sanitation(housekeeping, drinking water, toilets);

8) Night operations and lighting;

9) Hazard communication program;

10) Welding/Cutting “Hot” work;

11) Electrical Safe Work Practices (Electrical LOTO/NFPA 70E);

12) General Electrical Safety;

13) Hazardous energy control (Machine LOTO);

14) Site-Specific Fall Protection & Prevention;

15) Excavation/trenching; (Excavation Permit included as appendix) and Include Excavation Permit as appendix to this specification.

16) Asbestos abatement;

17) Lead abatement;

18) Crane Critical lift;

19) Respiratory protection;

20) Health hazard control program;

21) Radiation Safety Program;

22) Abrasive blasting;

23) Heat/Cold Stress Monitoring;

24) Crystalline Silica Monitoring (Assessment);

25) Demolition plan (to include engineering survey);

26) Formwork and shoring erection and removal;

27) Precast Concrete;

28) Public (Mandatory compliance with ANSI/ASSE A10.34-2012).

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29) Fall Protection Plan (must include a rescue plan and be concurrent with OSHA's present fall prevention recommendations).

30) Silica Plan

C. Submit the APP in accordance with Specification 01 33 23 SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA AND SAMPLES within 30 calendar days of the Notice to

Proceed meeting. Mobilization cannot proceed without an accepted APP.

D. Once accepted by the COR, the APP and attachments will be enforced as part of the contract. Disregarding the provisions of this contract or the accepted APP will be cause for stopping of work, at the discretion of the Contracting Officer in accordance with FAR Clause 52.236-13, Accident Prevention, until the matter has been rectified.

E. Once work begins, changes to the accepted APP shall be made with the knowledge and concurrence of the COR, facility construction Safety

Officer, project superintendent, and SSHO. Should any severe hazard exposure, i.e. imminent danger, become evident, stop work in the area, secure the area, and develop a plan to remove the exposure and control the hazard. Notify the Contracting Officer within 24 hours of discovery. Eliminate/remove the hazard. In the interim, take all necessary action to restore and maintain safe working conditions in order to safeguard onsite personnel, visitors, the public and the environment.

1.5 ACTIVITY HAZARD ANALYSES (AHAS):

A. AHAs are also known as Job Hazard Analyses, Job Safety Analyses, and

Activity Safety Analyses. 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) performing that work activity shall prepare an AHA (sample electronic AHA forms can be found on the US Army

Corps of Engineers web site).

B. AHAs 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.

C. Work shall not begin until the AHA for the work activity has been accepted by the COR and discussed with all engaged in the activity, including the Contractor, subcontractor(s), and facility construction

Safety Officer at preparatory and initial control phase meetings.

1. 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 and/or other State

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Certification(s) of their competency/qualification shall be submitted to the COR for acceptance prior to the start of that work activity.

2. The AHA shall be reviewed and modified as necessary to address changing site conditions, operations, or change of competent/ qualified person(s).

a. If more than one Competent/Qualified Person is used on the AHA activity, a list of names shall be submitted as an attachment to the AHA. Those listed must be Competent/Qualified for the type of work involved in the AHA and familiar with current site safety issues.

b. If a new Competent/Qualified Person (not on the original list) is added, the list shall be updated (an administrative action not requiring an updated AHA). The new person shall acknowledge in writing that he or she has reviewed the AHA and is familiar with current site safety issues.

3. Submit AHAs in accordance with Specification 01 33 23 SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA AND SAMPLES with the Accident Prevention Plan (APP); or at least 15 calendar days prior to the start of that specific activity. Subsequent AHAs as shall be formatted as amendments to the APP. The analysis should be used during daily inspections to ensure the implementation and effectiveness of the activity's safety and health controls.

4. The AHA list will be reviewed periodically (at least monthly) at the

Contractor supervisory safety meeting and updated as necessary when procedures, scheduling, or hazards change.

5. Develop the AHAs using the project schedule as the basis for the activities performed. All activities listed on the project schedule will require an AHA. The AHAs will be developed by the contractor, supplier, or subcontractor and provided to the Contractor for review and approval and then submitted to the COR.

1.6 NTP AND CONSTRUCTION KICKOFF MEETING:

A. Notice to Proceed (NTP) will start the contractor’s “clock” for pre-construction submittals. The NTP is separate from and mutually exclusive of the Construction Kickoff Meeting. The NTP date starts the preconstruction submittal timeline.

B. The Construction Kickoff Meeting shall be coordinated by the COR and will include the Contractor, VA shops, Safety, Infection Control Nurse, Users and subcontractors as determined by the Contractor. This meeting is typically held 30-60 days after the NTP meeting, dependent upon each

01 35 26 - 11 project’s complexity and the preconstruction submittal approvals. It is also dependent upon the approved construction schedule and the planned mobilization date. Construction Kickoff Meeting shall be at least 2-3 weeks prior to mobilization.

C. Contractor representatives who have a responsibility or significant role in implementation of the accident prevention program, as required by 29 CFR 1926.20(b)(1), on the project shall attend the Construction

Kickoff Meeting to gain a mutual understanding of its implementation.

This includes the project superintendent, subcontractor superintendents, and any other assigned safety and health professionals.

D. Discuss the details of the submitted APP to include incorporated plans, programs, procedures and a listing of anticipated AHAs that will be developed and implemented during the performance of the contract. This list of proposed AHAs will be reviewed at the conference and an agreement will be reached between the Contractor and the COR as to which phases will require an AHA. In addition, establish a schedule for the preparation, submittal, review, and acceptance of AHAs to preclude project delays.

1.7 SUPERINTENDENT, SITE SAFETY AND HEALTH OFFICER (SSHO), COMPETENT PERSONS

(CP), AND CONSTRUCTION HEALTH AND SAFETY TECHNICIAN(CHST)/CERTIFIED SAFETY

PROFESSIONAL (CSP):

A. The General Contractor shall designate a full-time Superintendent for the contract. The Superintendent shall be an employee of the General

Contractor. This individual shall exclusively superintend the work on the contract, including all subcontractors, vendors and suppliers, and shall not superintend any other contracts on the VA Milwaukee campus during the approved construction schedule.

1. The Superintendent may not perform any duties for the sub-contractor as a designated competent person.

B. The General Contractor shall designate a full-time Site Safety and

Health Officer (SSHO) for the contract. The SSHO shall be an employee of the General Contractor. This individual shall administer the

General Contractor's Safety Program and government-accepted Accident

Prevention Plan (APP).

C. Each sub-contractor shall designate a minimum of one CP in compliance with 29 CFR 1926.20 (b)(2) that will be identified as a CP to administer their individual safety programs. All specialized Competent

Persons for the work crews will be supplied by the respective sub-contractors as required by 29 CFR 1926 (i.e. Asbestos, Electrical, Cranes, & Derricks, Demolition, Fall Protection, Fire Safety/Life

Safety, Ladder, Rigging, Scaffolds, and Trenches/ Excavations).

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1. Competent Persons may have collateral duties as the sub-contractor’s superintendent and/or work crew lead persons as well as fill more than one specialized CP role (i.e. Asbestos, Electrical, Cranes, &

Derricks, Demolition, Fall Protection, Fire Safety/Life Safety, Ladder, Rigging, Scaffolds, and Trenches/Excavations

2. The repeated presence of uncontrolled hazards during a sub-contractor’s work operations will result in the designated CP as being deemed incompetent and result in the required removal of the employee in accordance with FAR Clause 52.236-5: Material and

Workmanship, Paragraph (c).

D. The General Contractor shall designate a Certified Health and Safety

Technician (CHST) or Certified Safety Professional (CSP) for the contract. The CHST/CSP may be an employee of the General Contractor, or the General Contractor may sub-contract for these services. Refer to 1.9 INSPECTIONS for CHST/CSP requirements and duties.

E. The Superintendent and SSHO shall maintain a presence on the site during construction operations in accordance with FAR Clause 52.236-6:

Superintendence by the Contractor. CPs will maintain presence during their construction activities in accordance with above mentioned clause. A listing of the designated Superintendent, SSHO, CHST/CSP and all known CPs shall be submitted prior to the start of work as part of the APP with the training documentation and/or AHA as listed in Section

1.8 below.

F. Any deviation from portions of Section 1.7 must be approved by the VA

Projects Supervisor or Chief Engineer in writing

1.8 TRAINING:

A. The designated Prime Contractor SSHO must meet the requirements of all applicable OSHA standards and be capable (through training, experience, and qualifications) of ensuring that the requirements of 29 CFR 1926.16 and other appropriate Federal, State and local requirements are met for the project. As a minimum the SSHO must have completed the OSHA 30-hour Construction Safety class and have five (5) years of construction industry safety experience or three (3) years if he/she possesses a

Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or certified Construction Safety and Health Technician (CSHT) certification or have a safety and health degree from an accredited university or college.

B. All designated CPs shall have completed the OSHA 30-hour Construction

Safety course within the past five (5) years.

C. In addition to the OSHA 30 Hour Construction Safety Course, all CPs with high hazard work operations such as operations involving asbestos, 01 35 26 - 13 electrical, cranes, demolition, work at heights/fall protection, fire safety/life safety, ladder, rigging, scaffolds, and trenches/ excavations shall have a specialized formal course in the hazard recognition & control associated with those high hazard work operations. Documented “repeat” deficiencies in the execution of safety requirements will require retaking the requisite formal course.

D. All other construction workers shall have the OSHA 10-hour Construction

Safety Outreach course and any necessary safety training to be able to identify hazards within their work environment.

E. Submit training records associated with the above training requirements in accordance with Specification 01 33 23 SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA

AND SAMPLES within 60 calendar days of the Notice to Proceed meeting.

F. Prior to any worker for the contractor or subcontractors beginning work, they shall undergo a safety briefing provided by the SSHO or his/her designated representative. As a minimum, this briefing shall include information on the site-specific hazards, construction limits, VAMC safety guidelines, means of egress, break areas, work hours, locations of restrooms, use of VAMC equipment, emergency procedures and accident reporting. Documentation shall be provided to the COR that individuals have undergone contractor’s safety briefing.

G. Ongoing safety training will be accomplished in the form of weekly documented safety meeting (i.e. “Toolbox Talks”.)

1.9 INSPECTIONS:

A. The SSHO shall conduct DAILY safety inspections of the site and each of the subcontractors CPs shall conduct DAILY safety inspections of their work operations as required by 29 CFR 1926.20(b)(2). Each week, the

SSHO shall conduct a formal documented inspection of the entire construction areas with the subcontractors’ “Trade Safety and Health

CPs” present in their work areas. Coordinate with, and report findings and corrective actions weekly to the COR.

B. A Certified Safety Professional (CSP) with specialized knowledge in construction safety or a certified Construction Safety and Health

Technician (CSHT) shall randomly conduct a monthly site safety inspection. The CSP or CSHT can be a corporate safety professional or independently contracted. The CSP or CSHT will provide their certificate number on the required report for verification as necessary.

1. Results of the inspection will be documented with tracking of the identified hazards to abatement.

2. The COR will be notified immediately prior to start of the inspection and invited to accompany the inspection.

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3. Identified hazard and controls will be discussed to come to a mutual understanding to ensure abatement and prevent future reoccurrence.

4. A report of the inspection findings with status of abatement will be provided to the COR within one week of the onsite inspection.

1.10 ACCIDENTS, OSHA 300 LOGS, AND MAN-HOURS:

A. The Contractor shall establish and maintain an accident reporting, recordkeeping, and analysis system to track and analyze all injuries and illnesses, high visibility incidents, and accidental property damage (both government and contractor) that occur on site. Notify the

COR as soon as practical, but no more than four hours after any accident meeting the definition of a Moderate or Major incident, High

Visibility incident, or any weight handling and hoisting equipment accident. With the COR notification, include contractor name; contract title; type of contract; name of activity, installation or location where accident occurred; date and time of accident; names of personnel injured; extent of property damage, if any; extent of injury, if known, and brief description of accident (to include type of construction equipment used, PPE used, and weather). Preserve the conditions and evidence on the accident site until the COR determines whether a government investigation will be conducted.

B. Conduct an accident investigation for all Minor, Moderate and Major incidents as defined in paragraph DEFINITIONS, and property damage accidents resulting in at least $20,000 in damages, to establish the root cause(s) of the accident. Complete the VA Form 2162 (or equivalent) and provide the report to the COR within five (5) calendar days of the accident. The COR will provide copies of any required or special forms.

C. A summation of all man-hours worked by the Contractor and associated sub-contractors for each month will be reported to the COR monthly.

D. A summation of all Minor, Moderate, and Major incidents experienced on site by the contractor and associated sub-contractors for each month will be provided to the COR monthly. The Contractor’s and associated subcontractor’s OSHA 300 logs will be made available to the COR when requested.

1.11 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE):

A. PPE is governed in all areas by the nature of the work the employee is performing. For example, specific PPE required for performing work on electrical equipment is identified in NFPA 70E, Standard for Electrical

Safety in the Workplace.

B. Mandatory PPE includes:

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1. Hard Hats – COR may relax this requirement upon receipt of written request from the Contractor.

2. Safety glasses (meeting ANSI Z.87.7 standard) - COR may relax this requirement upon receipt of written request from the Contractor.

3. Safety Shoes (meeting ASTM F2413-11 standard) – COR may relax this requirement upon receipt of written request from the Contractor.

4. Hearing protection - Use in designated noise hazardous areas or when performing noise hazardous tasks.

1.12 INFECTION CONTROL

A. Infection Control is critical to the VA Milwaukee Medical Center.

Interior construction activities causing disturbance of existing dust, or creating new dust, shall be conducted within ventilation-controlled areas that minimize the flow of airborne particles into patient areas.

B. COR will lead a Preconstruction Risk Assessment (PCRA) during the

Construction Kickoff Meeting. The PCRA is an analysis (i.e., AHA) associated with general construction activities, primarily Infection

Control, and is in accordance with FGI Guidelines. The PCRA will determine the Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) permit requirements as well as Intermediate Life Safety Measures (ILSM) requirements. The ICRA procedure is found on the American Society for

Healthcare Engineering (ASHE) website. ICRA risk classifications of

Class II or lower will require approval by the COR before beginning any construction work. ICRA risk classifications of Class III or higher will require an ICRA permit. Infection Control permits will be issued by the Infection Control Nurse via the COR. ICRA permits will be posted outside the appropriate construction area – on the construction door. Note: more than one permit may be issued for a construction project.

C. This project has been identified as a Construction Class IV with regards to Infection Control precautions. However, ancillary work outside the primary project scope exists and additional ICRA permits may be different.

D. The required Infection Control precautions with each class are as follows:

1. Class I requirements:

a. During Construction Work:

1) Notify the Contracting Officer Representative.

2) Execute work by methods to minimize raising dust from construction operations.

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3) Ceiling tiles: Immediately replace a ceiling tiles displaced for visual inspection.

b. Upon Completion:

1) Clean work area upon completion of task.

2) Notify the COR.

2. Class II requirements:

a. During Construction Work:

1) Notify the COR.

2) Provide active means to prevent airborne dust from dispersing into atmosphere such as wet methods or tool mounted dust collectors where possible.

3) Water mist work surfaces to control dust while cutting.

4) Seal unused doors with duct tape.

5) Block off and seal air vents.

6) Remove or isolate HVAC system in areas where work is being performed.

b. Upon Completion:

1) Wipe work surfaces with cleaner/disinfectant.

2) Contain construction waste before transport in tightly covered containers.

3) Wet mop and/or vacuum with HEPA filtered vacuum before leaving work area.

4) Upon completion, restore HVAC system where work was performed

5) Notify the COR.

3. Class III requirements:

a. During Construction Work:

1) Obtain permit from the COR.

2) Remove or Isolate HVAC system in area where work is being done to prevent contamination of duct system.

3) Complete all critical stud/gypsum or plastic barriers to seal

“work” area from “non-work” area or implement control cube method (cart with plastic covering and sealed connection to work site with HEPA vacuum for vacuuming prior to exit) before

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4) Maintain negative air pressure, -0.02 inches of water gauge, within work site utilizing HEPA equipped air filtration units and continuously monitored with a digital display, recording and alarm instrument, which must be calibrated on installation, maintained with periodic calibration and monitored by the contractor.

5) Contain construction waste before transport in tightly covered containers.

6) Cover transport receptacles or carts. Tape covering unless solid lid.

b. Upon Completion:

1) Do not remove barriers from work area until completed project is inspected by the COR and thoroughly (terminally) cleaned by

VA Environmental Management Services (EMS).

2) Remove construction barriers and ceiling protection carefully to minimize spreading of dirt and debris associated with construction, outside of normal work hours.

3) Vacuum work area with HEPA filtered vacuums.

4) Wet mop area with cleaner/disinfectant.

5) Upon completion, restore HVAC system where work was performed.

6) Return permit to the COR.

4. Class IV requirements:

a. During Construction Work:

1) Obtain permit from the COR

2) Isolate HVAC system in area where work is being done to prevent contamination of duct system.

3) Complete all critical stud/gypsum or plastic barriers to seal

“work” area from “non-work” area or implement control cube method (cart with plastic covering and sealed connection to work site with HEPA vacuum for vacuuming prior to exit) before construction begins. Install construction barriers and ceiling protection carefully, outside of normal work hours.

4) Maintain negative air pressure, -0.02 inches of water gauge, within work site utilizing HEPA equipped air filtration units

01 35 26 - 18 and continuously monitored with a digital display, recording and alarm instrument, which must be calibrated on installation, maintained with periodic calibration and monitored by the contractor.5) Seal holes, pipes, conduits, and punctures.

5) Contain construction waste before transport in tightly covered containers.

6) Cover transport receptacles or carts. Tape covering unless solid lid.

7) Construct anteroom and require all construction personnel to pass through this room. Provide HEPA vacuum cleaner in anteroom so that Contractor can be cleaned before leaving work site. Alternately, Contractor may be required to wear cloth or paper coveralls that are removed each time they leave work site.

b. Upon Completion:

1) Do not remove barriers from work area until completed project is inspected by the COR and thoroughly (terminally) cleaned by

VA Environmental Management Services (EMS).

2) Remove construction barriers and ceiling protection carefully to minimize spreading of dirt and debris associated with construction, outside of normal work hours.

3) Vacuum work area with HEPA filtered vacuums.

4) Wet mop area with cleaner/disinfectant.

5) Upon completion, restore HVAC system where work was performed.

6) Return permit to the COR.

E. Barriers shall be erected as required based upon classification (Class

III & IV requires barriers) and shall be constructed as follows:

1. For projects that can be contained in a single room, a closed door with VA-accepted tape over the frame and door is acceptable to meet

Infection Control requirements.

2. Construction, demolition or reconstruction not capable of containment within a single room must have the one of the following barriers erected and made presentable on hospital-occupied (public) side:

a. For LIMITED DURATION construction, and when dust control is the only hazard, and an agreement can be made during the Construction

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Construction Safety Officer and Contractor) stating that an airtight plastic barrier (or similar) that extends from the floor to ceiling shall be adequate for Class III/IV infection control.

Seams must be sealed with VA-approved tape to prevent dust and debris from escaping.

b. A steel stud, drywall and insulated construction and infection control barrier erected with tapped/mudded joints to prevent dust and debris from escaping. If this barrier is to function as

Construction Barrier as well as Infection Control Barrier, then it must be deck-to-deck, and Contractor shall be responsible for any temporary relocations of infrastructure above ceiling.

c. Seal all penetrations in existing construction barrier airtight.

Any existing walls, floors or ceilings that are part of the construction barrier shall maintain the 1-hour fire rating at a minimum (meaning firecaulk is required when sealing any penetrations).

d. IC/CN Barriers at penetration of ceiling envelopes, chases and ceiling spaces to stop movement air and debris.

e. At elevators shafts or stairways within the field of construction, overlapping flap minimum of two feet wide of polyethylene enclosures for personnel access.

f. Note that for Class IV construction only, an anteroom shall be constructed that allows Contractor to remove protective clothing or vacuum off existing clothing.

F. Products and Materials:

1. Sheet Plastic: Fire retardant polystyrene, 6-mil thickness meeting local fire codes.

2. Barrier Doors: Self-closing, latching 1-hour fire-rated hollow metal door in steel frame, painted yellow. Contractor shall provide latch/lockset (SFIC-ready) and card reader tied into Physical Access

Control System. VA will provide construction SFIC.

3. Dust proof 1-hour fire-rated Type X drywall.

4. High Efficiency Particulate Air-Equipped filtration machine rated at

95% capture of 0.3 microns including pollen, mold spores and dust particles. HEPA filters should have ASHRAE 85 or other prefilter to extend the useful life of the HEPA. Provide both primary and secondary filtrations units. Maintenance of equipment and replacement of the HEPA filters and other filters will be in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.

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5. Exhaust Hoses: Heavy duty, flexible steel reinforced; Ventilation

Blower Hose.

6. Adhesive Walk-off Mats: Provide minimum size mats of 24 inches x 36 inches.

7. Disinfectant: Hospital-approved disinfectant or equivalent product.

8. Portable Ceiling Access Module.

G. Before any construction on site begins, all contractor personnel involved in the construction or renovation activity shall be educated and trained in infection prevention measures established by the Medical

Center.

H. A dust-control program shall be established and maintained as part of the Contractor’s Infection Control preventive measures (workplan) in accordance with the FGI Guidelines for Design and Construction of

Healthcare Facilities. Prior to start of work, and in accordance with the Contract Documents, prepare an Infection Control Plan detailing project-specific dust protection measures with associated product data, including periodic status reports, and submit in accordance with

Specification 01 33 23 SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA AND SAMPLES within

60 calendar days of the Notice to Proceed meeting.

I. Medical center Infection Control personnel will monitor for airborne disease (e.g. aspergillosis) during construction. A baseline of conditions will be established by the Medical Center prior to the start of work and periodically during the construction stage to determine impact of construction activities on indoor air quality with safe thresholds established.

H. In general, the following preventive measures shall be adopted during construction to keep down dust and prevent mold:

1. Contractor shall verify that construction exhaust to exterior is not reintroduced to the Medical Center through intake vents or building openings. HEPA filtration is required where the exhaust dust may reenter the Medical Center.

2. Exhaust hoses shall be exhausted so that dust is not reintroduced to the Medical Center.

3. Adhesive walk-off mats shall be used at all interior transitions from the construction area to the Medical Center. These mats shall be changed as often as required to maintain clean work areas directly outside construction area.

4. Vacuum and wet mop all transition areas from construction to the occupied Medical Center at the end of each workday. Vacuum shall

01 35 26 - 21 utilize HEPA filtration. Maintain surrounding area frequently.

Remove debris as it is created. Transport these outside the construction area in containers with tightly fitting lids.

5. The Contractor shall not haul debris through patient-care areas without prior approval of the COR. When approved, debris shall be hauled in enclosed dust proof containers or wrapped in plastic and sealed with duct tape. No sharp objects should be allowed to cut through the plastic. Wipe down the exterior of the containers with a damp rag to remove dust. All equipment, tools, material, etc.

transported through occupied areas shall be made free from dust and moisture by vacuuming and wipe down. Refer to Specification 01 74

19 for more information regarding construction waste management.

6. There shall be no standing water during construction. This includes water in equipment drip pans and open containers within the construction areas. All accidental spills must be cleaned up and dried within 12 hours. Remove and dispose of porous materials that remain damp for more than 72 hours.

7. At completion, remove construction barriers and ceiling protection carefully, outside of normal work hours. HEPA vacuum and clean all surfaces free of dust after the removal.

I. Final Cleanup:

1. Upon completion of project, or as work progresses, remove all construction debris from above ceiling, vertical shafts and utility chases that have been part of the construction.

2. Perform HEPA vacuum cleaning of all surfaces in the construction area. This includes walls, ceilings, cabinets, furniture (built-in or free standing), partitions and flooring.

J. Exterior Construction: NOT USED

1.13 TUBERCULOSIS SCREENING

A. For each employee and subcontractor employee, complete one

Tuberculosis Questionnaire found at state of Wisconsin link:

https://dpi.wi.gov/sites/default/files/imce/sspw/pdf/f02314a.pdf

B. Submit completed forms.

1.14 FIRE SAFETY

A. Fire Safety Plan: Establish and maintain a site-specific fire protection program in accordance with 29 CFR 1926. Prior to start of work, prepare a plan detailing project-specific fire safety measures, including periodic status reports, and submit in accordance with

Specification 01 33 23 SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA AND SAMPLES within

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60 calendar days of the Notice to Proceed meeting. This plan may be an element of the Accident Prevention Plan.

B. Site and Building Access: Maintain free and unobstructed access to facility emergency services and for fire, police and other emergency response forces in accordance with NFPA 241.

C. Separate temporary facilities, such as trailers, storage sheds, and dumpsters, from existing buildings and new construction by distances in accordance with NFPA 241. For small facilities with less than 20 feet exposing overall length, separate by 10 feet.

D. Temporary Construction Partitions:

1. Install and/or maintain temporary construction partitions to provide

1-hour fire-rated and smoke-tight separations between construction areas and adjoining hospital-occupied (public) areas. Construct partitions of fire-rated gypsum board (flame spread rating of 25 or less in accordance with ASTM E84) on both sides of fire-retardant treated metal steel studs. Extend the partitions through suspended ceilings to floor slab deck above. Seal joints and penetrations with VA-approved firestopping sealant. At door openings, install

Class C, 3/4-hour fire-rated doors/frames with self-closing devices.

2. Install 1-hour fire-rated temporary construction partitions as shown on drawings to maintain integrity of existing exit stair enclosures, exit passageways, fire-rated enclosures of hazardous areas, horizontal exits, smoke barriers, vertical shafts and openings enclosures.

3. Close openings in fire-rated construction to maintain fire ratings.

Seal penetrations with listed through-penetration firestop materials in accordance with Specification 07 84 00 FIRESTOPPING.

E. Temporary Heating and Electrical: Install, use and maintain installations in accordance with 29 CFR 1926, NFPA 241 and NFPA 70.

F. Means of Egress: Do not block exiting for occupied buildings, including paths from exits to roads. Minimize disruptions and coordinate with COR.

G. Egress Routes for Construction Workers: Maintain free and unobstructed egress. Inspect daily. Report findings and corrective actions weekly to COR.

H. Fire Extinguishers: Provide and maintain extinguishers in construction areas and temporary storage areas in accordance with 29 CFR 1926, NFPA

241 and NFPA 10.

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I. Flammable and Combustible Liquids: Store, dispense and use liquids in accordance with 29 CFR 1926, NFPA 241 and NFPA 30.

K. Sprinklers, Fire Detection and Alarm: Contractor shall demo and remove existing fire suppression system in 7AN (fire alarms, detection devices, sprinklers) prior to general demolition. Prior to this removal, however, Contractor shall install and maintain a temporary heat detection and alarm system, tied into the Building 111 Fire Alarm system at Graphics (Building 113) during construction. Prevent accidental operation of the temporary system. Provide fire watch for impairments to the temporary heat detection system more than four hours in a 24-hour period. Request interruptions in accordance with

Specification 01 00 00 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS, and coordinate with COR.

All existing or temporary fire protection systems (fire alarms, detection devices, sprinklers) located in construction areas shall be tested monthly and coordinated with the Medical Center. Results of any tests performed shall be provided to the COR.

L. Hot Work: Perform and safeguard hot work operations in accordance with

NFPA 241 and NFPA 51B. Coordinate with COR. Obtain permits from COR at least 14 days in advance. Designate Contractor's responsible project-site fire prevention program manager to permit hot work.

M. Fire Hazard Prevention and Safety Inspections: Inspect entire construction areas weekly. Coordinate with, and report findings and corrective actions weekly to COR.

N. Smoking: Smoking is prohibited throughout the entire VAMC Milwaukee campus. This is a smoke-free hospital.

O. Dispose of waste and debris in accordance with NFPA 241. Remove from buildings daily. Refer to Specification 01 74 19.

P. If required, submit documentation to the COR that personnel have been trained in the fire safety aspects of working in areas with impaired structural or compartmentalization features.

1.15 ELECTRICAL

A. All electrical work shall comply with NFPA 70 (NEC), NFPA 70B, NFPA

70E, 29 CFR Part 1910 Subpart J – General Environmental Controls, 29

CFR Part 1910 Subpart S – Electrical, and 29 CFR 1926 Subpart K in addition to other references required by contract.

B. All qualified persons performing electrical work under this contract shall be licensed journeyman or master electricians. All apprentice electricians performing under this contract shall be deemed unqualified persons unless they are working under the immediate supervision of a licensed electrician or master electrician.

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C. All electrical work will be accomplished de-energized and in the

Electrically Safe Work Condition (refer to NFPA 70E for Work Involving

Electrical Hazards, including Exemptions to Work Permit). Any

Contractor, subcontractor or temporary worker who fails to fully comply with this requirement is subject to immediate termination in accordance with FAR clause 52.236-5(c).

1. Development of a Hazardous Electrical Energy Control Procedure is required prior to de-energization. This procedure shall be submitted with the associated Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA). A single Simple

Lockout/Tagout Procedure for multiple work operations can only be used for work involving qualified person(s) de-energizing one set of conductors or circuit part source. Task specific Complex

Lockout/Tagout Procedures are required at all other times.

2. Verification of the absence of voltage after de-energization and lockout/tagout is NOT considered “energized electrical work” (live work) under NFPA 70E, and shall only be performed by qualified persons wearing appropriate shock protective (voltage rated) gloves and arc rate personal protective clothing and equipment, using

Underwriters Laboratories (UL) tested and appropriately rated contact electrical testing instruments or equipment appropriate for the environment in which they will be used.

3. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and electrical testing instruments will be readily available for inspection by the COR.

D. Before beginning any electrical work, an Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA) shall be conducted to include Shock Hazard and Arc Flash Hazard analyses (NFPA Tables can be used only as a last alterative and it is strongly suggested a full Arc Flash Hazard Analyses be conducted).

Work shall not begin until the AHA for the work activity and permit for energized work has been reviewed and accepted by the COR and discussed with all engaged in the activity, including the Contractor, subcontractor(s), and Government on-site representatives at preparatory and initial control phase meetings.

E. Ground-fault circuit interrupters. GFCI protection shall be provided where an employee is operating or using cord- and plug-connected tools related to construction activity supplied by 125-volt, 15-, 20-, or 30-ampere circuits. Where employees operate or use equipment supplied by greater than 125-volt, 15-, 20-, or 30- ampere circuits, GFCI protection or an assured equipment grounding conductor program shall be implemented in accordance with NFPA 70E - 2015, Chapter 1, Article

110.4(C)(2).

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1.16 FALL PROTECTION

A. The fall protection (FP) threshold height requirement is 6 ft for ALL

WORK, unless specified differently or the OSHA 29 CFR 1926 requirements are more stringent, to include steel erection activities, systems-engineered activities (prefabricated) metal buildings, residential

(wood) construction and scaffolding work.

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