36C25919R0091-006.pdf

VA Western Colorado Health Care System 02-01-17 Fire Barrier Mitigation, Building 1 100% Bid Docume nts 575-17-102 November 19, 2018 REVISED January 17, 2019

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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 “SITE SAFETY AND HEALTH OFFICER” (SSHO) and “COMPET ENT PERSON”

(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………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….……28

1.16 FALL PROTECTION

1.17 SCAFFOLDS AND OTHER WORK PLATFORMS

1.18 WELDING AND CUTTING

1.19 LADDERS

1.20 FLOOR & WALL OPENINGS

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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 Characteristic s of Building

Materials

D. The Facilities Guidelines Institute (FGI):

FGI Guidelines-2010Guidelines for Design and Constr uction of

Healthcare Facilities

E. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):

10-2013..............Standard for Portable Fire Ext inguishers

30-2012..............Flammable and Combustible Liqu ids Code

51B-2014.............Standard for Fire Prevention D uring Welding, Cutting and Other Hot Work

70-2014..............National Electrical Code

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70B-2013.............Recommended Practice for Elect rical Equipment

Maintenance

70E-2015 ............Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace

99-2012..............Health Care Facilities Code

241-2013.............Standard for Safeguarding Cons truction, Alteration, and Demolition Operations

F. The Joint Commission (TJC)

TJC Manual ..........Comprehensive Accreditation an d Certification

Manual

G. U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission

10 CFR 20 ...........Standards for Protection Again st Radiation

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

29 CFR 1904 .........Reporting and Recording Injuri es & 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 exce eding 75% of the crane’s maximum capacity; lifts made out of the vie w of the operator

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

B. OSHA “Competent Person” (CP). One who is capable of identifying existing and predictable hazards in the surroundings and wor king conditions which

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CFR 1926.32(f)).

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

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

E. Accident/Incident Criticality Categories:

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

2. 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;

3. Moderate incident/impact – Any work-related inj ury or illness that results in:

a. Days away from work (any time lost after day o f injury/illness onset);

b. Restricted work;

c. Transfer to another job;

d. Medical treatment beyond first aid;

e. Loss of consciousness;

f. 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,

g. any incident that leads to major equipment damag e (greater than $5000).

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4. These incidents must be investigated and are re quired to be reported to the VA;

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

F. Medical Treatment. Treatment administered by a p hysician or by registered professional personnel under the standin g orders of a physician. Medical treatment does not include first aid treatment even through provided by a physician or registered perso nnel.

1.3 REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS:

A. In addition to the detailed requirements include d in the provisions of this contract, comply with 29 CFR 1926, comply with 29 CFR 1910 as incorporated by reference within 29 CFR 1926, compl y 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. Wher e the requirements of this specification, applicable laws, criteria, o rdinances, regulations, and referenced documents vary, the mos t stringent requirements govern except with specific approval a nd acceptance by the

Contracting Officer or Contracting Officer Represen tative.

1.4 ACCIDENT PREVENTION PLAN (APP):

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

"controlling authority" for all worksite safety and health of each subcontractor(s). Contractors are responsible for i nforming their subcontractors of the safety provisions under the t erms of the contract and the penalties for noncompliance, coordinating t he work to prevent

01 35 26 -6 one craft from interfering with or creating hazardo us working conditions for other crafts, and inspecting subcont ractor operations to ensure that accident prevention responsibilities ar e being carried out.

B. The APP shall be prepared as follows:

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

Prime Contractor articulating the specific work and hazards pertaining to the contract (model language can be f ound in ASSE

A10.33). Specifically articulating the safety requ irements found within these VA contract safety specifications.

2. Address both the Prime Contractors and the subcontr actors work operations.

3. State measures to be taken to control hazards assoc iated with materials, services, or equipment provided by suppl iers.

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 corporat e safety staff person or contracted Certified Safety Professional with construction safety experience);

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

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

b. BACKGROUND INFORMATION. List the following:

1) Contractor;

2) Contract number;

3) Project name;

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4) Brief project description, description of work t o 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 Statemen t, detailing commitment to providing a safe and healthful workpl ace 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 responsib ility for the implementation of his SOH program;

2) Identification and accountability of personnel r esponsible for safety at both corporate and project level. Contrac ts 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) Requirements that no work shall be performed unl ess a designated competent person is present on the job s ite;

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

6) Lines of authority;

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

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

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

2) Safety responsibilities of subcontractors and su ppliers.

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f. TRAINING.

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

2) Mandatory training and certifications that are a pplicable to this project (e.g., explosive actuated tools, crane operator, rigger, crane signal person, fall protection, elect rical lockout/NFPA 70E, machine/equipment lockout, confin ed space, etc…) and any requirements for periodic retraining/recertification are required.

3) Procedures for ongoing safety and health trainin g for supervisors and employees shall be established to a ddress changes in site hazards/conditions.

4) OSHA 10-hour training is required for all worker s on site and the OSHA 30-hour training is required for Trade Com petent

Persons (CPs)

g. SAFETY AND HEALTH INSPECTIONS.

1) Specific assignment of responsibilities for a mi nimum daily job site safety and health inspection during period s 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 docum entation, deficiency tracking system, and follow-up procedure s.

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 M ajor as well as all High Visibility Incidents. The APP shall inc lude accident/incident investigation procedure and ident ify person(s) responsible to provide the following to the Contrac ting Officer or Contracting Officer Representative:

1) Exposure data (man-hours worked);

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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 comp liance programs, the Contractor shall address all applicab le occupational, patient, and public safety risks in s ite-specific compliance and accident prevention plans. These Pla ns shall include but are not be limited to procedures for ad dressing the risks associates with the following:

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, to ilets);

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;

16) Asbestos abatement;

17) Lead abatement;

18) Crane Critical lift;

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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).

C. Submit the APP to the Contracting Officer or Con tracting Officer

Representative for review for compliance with contr act requirements in accordance with Section 01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PR ODUCT DATA AND

SAMPLES 15 calendar days prior to the date of the preconstruct ion conference for acceptance. Work cannot proceed with out an accepted APP.

D. Once accepted by the Contracting Officer or Cont racting Officer

Representative the APP and attachments will be enfo rced as part of the contract. Disregarding the provisions of this contr act or the accepted

APP will be cause for stopping of work, at the disc retion of the

Contracting Officer in accordance with FAR Clause 5 2.236-13, Accident

Prevention, until the matter has been rectified.

E. Once work begins, changes to the accepted APP sh all be made with the knowledge and concurrence of the Contracting Office r or Contracting

Officer Representative. Should any severe hazard e xposure, i.e.

imminent danger, become evident, stop work in the a rea, secure the area, and develop a plan to remove the exposure and control the hazard.

Notify the Contracting Officer within 24 hours of d iscovery.

Eliminate/remove the hazard. In the interim, take a ll necessary action to restore and maintain safe working conditions in order to safeguard onsite personnel, visitors, the public and the env ironment.

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1.5 ACTIVITY HAZARD ANALYSES (AHAS):

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

Activity Safety Analyses. Before beginning each wo rk activity involving a type of work presenting hazards not exp erienced 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 (Example electronic AHA forms can be found on the US

Army Corps of Engineers web site)

B. AHAs shall define the activities being performed an d identify the work sequences, the specific anticipated hazards, site c onditions, equipment, materials, and the control measures to b e implemented to eliminate or reduce each hazard to an acceptable le vel of risk.

C. Work shall not begin until the AHA for the work act ivity has been accepted by the Contracting Officer or Contracting Officer

Representative and discussed with all engaged in th e activity, including the Contractor, subcontractor(s), and Gov ernment on-site representatives at preparatory and initial control phase meetings.

1. The names of the Competent/Qualified Person(s) r equired for a particular activity (for example, excavations, scaf folding, fall protection, other activities as specified by OSHA a nd/or other State and Local agencies) shall be identified and include d in the AHA.

Certification of their competency/qualification sha ll be submitted to the Government Designated Authority (GDA) for ac ceptance prior to the start of that work activity.

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

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

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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 ack nowledge in writing that he or she has reviewed the AHA and is familiar with current site safety issues.

3. Submit AHAs to the Contracting Officer or Contra cting Officer

Representative for review for compliance with contr act requirements in accordance with Section 01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA AND

SAMPLES for review at least 15 calendar days prior to the start of each phase. Subsequent AHAs as shall be formatted a s amendments to the APP. The analysis should be used during daily i nspections to ensure the implementation and effectiveness of the activity's safety and health controls.

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

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

5. Develop the activity hazard analyses using the p roject schedule as the basis for the activities performed. All activit ies listed on the project schedule will require an AHA. The AHAs will be developed by the contractor, supplier, or subcontractor and prov ided to the prime contractor for review and approval and then submitt ed to the

Contracting Officer or Contracting Officer Represen tative.

1.6 PRECONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE:

A. Contractor representatives who have a responsibi lity or significant role in implementation of the accident prevention p rogram, as required by 29 CFR 1926.20(b)(1), on the project shall atten d the preconstruction conference to gain a mutual underst anding of its implementation. This includes the project superinte ndent, subcontractor superintendents, and any other assigned safety and health professionals.

B. Discuss the details of the submitted APP to incl ude incorporated plans, programs, procedures and a listing of anticipated A HAs that will be developed and implemented during the performance of the contract. This list of proposed AHAs will be reviewed at the confe rence and an

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Officer's representative as to which phases will re quire an analysis.

In addition, establish a schedule for the preparati on, submittal, review, and acceptance of AHAs to preclude project delays.

1.7 “SITE SAFETY AND HEALTH OFFICER” (SSHO) AND “CO MPETENT PERSON” (CP):

A. The Prime Contractor shall designate a minimum of o ne SSHO at each project site that will be identified as the SSHO to administer the

Contractor's safety program and government-accepted Accident Prevention

Plan. Each subcontractor 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.

B. Further, all specialized Competent Persons for the work crews will be supplied by the respective contractor as required b y 29 CFR 1926 (i.e.

Electrical, Demolition, Fall Protection, Fire Safet y/Life Safety, Ladder, and Scaffolds.

C. These Competent Persons can have collateral duties as the subcontractor’s superintendent and/or work crew lea d persons as well as fill more than one specialized CP role (i.e. Electr ical, Demolition, Fall Protection, Fire Safety/Life Safety, Ladder, a nd Scaffolds).

D. The SSHO or an equally-qualified Designated Represe ntative/alternate will maintain a presence on the site during constru ction operations in accordance with FAR Clause 52.236-6: Superintendence by the Contractor.

CPs will maintain presence during their constructio n activities in accordance with above mentioned clause. A listing of the designated

SSHO 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.

E. The repeated presence of uncontrolled hazards durin g a contractor’s work operations will result in the designated CP as being deemed incompetent and result in the required removal of t he employee in accordance with FAR Clause 52.236-5: Material and W orkmanship, Paragraph (c).

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1.8 TRAINING:

A. The designated Prime Contractor SSHO must meet t he requirements of all applicable OSHA standards and be capable (through t raining, experience, and qualifications) of ensuring that the requiremen ts of 29 CFR 1926.16 and other appropriate Federal, State and local requ irements are met for the project. As a minimum the SSHO must have comple ted the OSHA 30-hour

Construction Safety class and have five (5) years o f construction industry safety experience or three (3) years if he /she possesses a

Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or certified Co nstruction 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 5 years.

C. In addition to the OSHA 30 Hour Construction Saf ety Course, all CPs with high hazard work operations such as operations involving electrical, demolition, work at heights/fall protec tion, fire safety/life safety, ladder, and scaffolds shall hav e a specialized formal course in the hazard recognition & control a ssociated with those high hazard work operations. Documented “repeat” de ficiencies in the execution of safety requirements will require retak ing the requisite formal course.

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

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

E. Submit training records associated with the abov e training requirements to the Contracting Officer or Contracting Officer R epresentative for review for compliance with contract requirements in accordance with

Section 01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA AND S AMPLES 15 calendar days prior to the date of the preconstruction confe rence for acceptance.

F. Prior to any worker for the contractor or subcon tractors beginning work, they shall undergo a safety briefing provided by the SSHO or his/her designated representative. As a minimum, th is briefing shall include information on the site-specific hazards, c onstruction limits, 01 35 26 -15

VAMC safety guidelines, means of egress, break area s, work hours, locations of restrooms, use of VAMC equipment, emer gency procedures, accident reporting etc... Documentation shall be pr ovided 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.

1.9 INSPECTIONS:

A. The SSHO shall conduct frequent and regular safe ty inspections (daily) of the site and each of the subcontractors CPs shal l conduct frequent and regular safety inspections (daily) of the their work operations as required by 29 CFR 1926.20(b)(2). Each week, the SS HO shall conduct a formal documented inspection of the entire construc tion areas with the subcontractors’ “Trade Safety and Health CPs” prese nt in their work areas. Coordinate with, and report findings and cor rective actions weekly to Contracting Officer or Contracting Office r Representative.

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

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

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

2. The Contracting Officer or Contracting Officer R epresentative will be notified immediately prior to start of the inspe ction and invited to accompany the inspection.

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

4. A report of the inspection findings with status of abatement will be provided to the Contracting Officer or Contracting Officer

Representative within one week of the onsite inspec tion.

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

A. The prime contractor shall establish and maintai n an accident reporting, recordkeeping, and analysis system to tr ack and analyze all injuries and illnesses, high visibility incidents, and accidental property damage (both government and contractor) th at occur on site.

Notify the Contracting Officer or Contracting Offic er Representative as soon as practical, but no more than four hours afte r any accident meeting the definition of a Moderate or Major incid ents, High

Visibility Incidents, , or any weight handling and hoisting equipment accident. Within notification include contractor na me; 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, etc.). Preserve the condi tions and evidence on the accident site until the Contracting Officer or Contracting

Officer Representative determine whether a governme nt 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 Contrac ting Officer or

Contracting Officer Representative within 5 calenda r days of the accident. The Contracting Officer or Contracting Of ficer Representative will provide copies of any required or special form s.

C. A summation of all man-hours worked by the contr actor and associated sub-contractors for each month will be reported to the Contracting

Officer or Contracting Officer Representative month ly.

D. A summation of all Minor, Moderate, and Major in cidents experienced on site by the contractor and associated sub-contracto rs for each month will be provided to the Contracting Officer or Cont racting Officer

Representative monthly. The contractor and associa ted sub-contractors’

OSHA 300 logs will be made available to the Contrac ting Officer or

Contracting Officer Representative as requested.

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1.11 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE):

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

Safety in the Workplace.

B. Mandatory PPE includes:

1. Hard Hats – unless written authorization is give n by the Contracting

Officer or Contracting Officer Representative in ci rcumstances of work operations that have limited potential for fal ling object hazards such as during finishing work or minor remo deling. With authorization to relax the requirement of hard hats , if a worker becomes exposed to an overhead falling object hazar d, then hard hats would be required in accordance with the OSHA regul ations.

2. Safety glasses - unless written authorization is given by the

Contracting Officer or Contracting Officer Represen tative in circumstances of no eye hazards, appropriate safety glasses meeting the ANSI Z.87.1 standard must be worn by each perso n on site.

3. Appropriate Safety Shoes – based on the hazards present, safety shoes meeting the requirements of ASTM F2413-11 sha ll be worn by each person on site unless written authorization is given by the

Contracting Officer or Contracting Officer Represen tative in circumstances of no foot hazards.

4. Hearing protection - Use personal hearing protec tion at all times in designated noise hazardous areas or when performing noise hazardous tasks.

1.12 INFECTION CONTROL

A. Infection Control is critical in all medical center facilities.

Interior construction activities causing disturbanc e of existing dust, or creating new dust, must be conducted within vent ilation-controlled areas that minimize the flow of airborne particles into patient areas.

B. An AHA associated with infection control will be pe rformed by VA personnel in accordance with FGI Guidelines (i.e. I nfection Control

Risk Assessment (ICRA)). The ICRA procedure found on the American

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Society for Healthcare Engineering (ASHE) website w ill be utilized.

Risk classifications of Class II or lower will requ ire approval by the

Contracting Officer Representative before beginning any construction work. Risk classifications of Class III or higher will require a permit before beginning any construction work. Infe ction Control permits will be issued by the COR. The Infection Co ntrol Permits will be posted outside the appropriate construction area . More than one permit may be issued for a construction project if the work is located in separate areas requiring separate classes. The p rimary project scope area for this project is: Class III , however, work outside the primary project scope area may vary. The required infectio n control precautions with each class are as follows:

C.

1. Class I requirements:

a. During Construction Work:

1) Notify the Officer Representative

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

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

b. Upon Completion:

1) Clean work area upon completion of task

2) Notify the Contracting Officer Representative

2. Class II requirements:

a. During Construction Work:

1) Notify the Contracting Officer Representative

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

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3) Water mist work surfaces to control dust while c utting.

4) Seal unused doors with duct tape.

5) Block off and seal air vents.

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

b. Upon Completion:

1) Wipe work surfaces with cleaner/disinfectant.

2) Contain construction waste before transport in t ightly 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 Contracting Officer Representative

3. Class III requirements:

a. During Construction Work:

1) Obtain permit from the Contracting Officer Repre sentative

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

3) Complete all critical barriers i.e. sheetrock, p lywood, plastic, to seal area from non-work area or impleme nt control cube method (cart with plastic covering and sealed connection to work site with HEPA vacuum for vacuuming prior t o exit) before construction begins. Install construction barriers and ceiling protection carefully, outside of normal wor k hours.

4) Maintain negative air pressure, 0.01 inches of w ater gauge, within work site utilizing HEPA equipped air filtra tion units and continuously monitored with a digital display, recording and alarm instrument, which must be calibrated on

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5) Contain construction waste before transport in t ightly covered containers.

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

b. Upon Completion:

1) Do not remove barriers from work area until comp leted project is inspected by the Contracting Officer Representat ive and thoroughly cleaned by the VA Environmental Services

Department.

2) Remove construction barriers and ceiling protect ion 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 Contracting Officer Represe ntative

4. Class IV requirements:

a. During Construction Work:

1) Obtain permit from the Contracting Officer Repre sentative

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

3) Complete all critical barriers i.e. sheetrock, p lywood, plastic, to seal area from non work area or impleme nt control cube method (cart with plastic covering and sealed connection to work site with HEPA vacuum for vacuuming prior t o exit) before construction begins. Install construction barriers and ceiling protection carefully, outside of normal wor k hours.

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4) Maintain negative air pressure, 0.01 inches of w ater gauge, within work site utilizing HEPA equipped air filtra tion 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) Seal holes, pipes, c onduits, and punctures.

6) Construct anteroom and require all personnel to pass through this room so they can be vacuumed using a HEPA vacu um cleaner before leaving work site or they can wear cloth or paper coveralls that are removed each time they leave wor k site.

7) All personnel entering work site are required to wear shoe covers. Shoe covers must be changed each time the worker exits the work area.

b. Upon Completion:

1) Do not remove barriers from work area until comp leted project is inspected by the Contracting Officer Representat ive with thorough cleaning by the VA Environmental Services Dept.

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

3) Contain construction waste before transport in t ightly covered containers.

4) Cover transport receptacles or carts. Tape cove ring unless solid lid.

5) Vacuum work area with HEPA filtered vacuums.

6) Wet mop area with cleaner/disinfectant.

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

8) Return permit to the Contracting Officer Represe ntative

D. Barriers shall be erected as required based upon cl assification (Class

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

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1. Class III and IV - closed door with masking tape applied over the frame and door is acceptable for projects that can be contained in a single room.

2. Construction, demolition or reconstruction not c apable of containment within a single room must have the foll owing barriers erected and made presentable on hospital occupied s ide:

a. Class III & IV (where dust control is the only h azard, and an agreement is reached with the Resident Engineer and Medical

Center) - Airtight plastic barrier that extends fro m the floor to ceiling. Seams must be sealed with duct tape to pr event dust and debris from escaping

b. Class III & IV - Drywall barrier erected with jo ints covered or sealed to prevent dust and debris from escaping.

c. Class III & IV - Seal all penetrations in existi ng barrier airtight

d. Class III & IV - Barriers at penetration of ceil ing envelopes, chases and ceiling spaces to stop movement air and debris

e. Class IV only - Anteroom or double entrance open ings that allow workers to remove protective clothing or vacuum off existing clothing

f. Class III & IV - At elevators shafts or stairway s within the field of construction, overlapping flap minimum of two feet wide of polyethylene enclosures for personnel access.

E. Products and Materials:

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

2. Barrier Doors: Self Closing One-hour fire-rated solid core wood in steel frame, painted

3. Dust proof one-hour fire-rated drywall

4. High Efficiency Particulate Air-Equipped filtrat ion machine rated at

95% capture of 0.3 microns including pollen, mold s pores and dust

01 35 26 -23 particles. HEPA filters should have ASHRAE 85 or o ther prefilter to extend the useful life of the HEPA. Provide both pr imary and secondary filtrations units. Maintenance of equipm ent and replacement of the HEPA filters and other filters w ill be in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.

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

Blower Hose

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

7. Disinfectant: Hospital-approved disinfectant or equivalent product

8. Portable Ceiling Access Module

F. Before any construction on site begins, all contrac tor personnel involved in the construction or renovation activity shall be educated and trained in infection prevention measures establ ished by the medical center.

G. A dust control program will be establish and mainta ined as part of the contractor’s infection preventive measures in accor dance with the FGI

Guidelines for Design and Construction of Healthcar e Facilities. Prior to start of work, prepare a plan detailing project- specific dust protection measures with associated product data, i ncluding periodic status reports, and submit to COR for review for co mpliance with contract requirements in accordance with Section 01 33 23, SHOP

DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA AND SAMPLES.

H. Medical center Infection Control personnel will mon itor for airborne disease (e.g. aspergillosis) during construction. A baseline of conditions will be established by the medical cente r prior to the start of work and periodically during the construction st age to determine impact of construction activities on indoor air qua lity with safe thresholds established.

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

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1. Contractor shall verify that construction exhaus t to exterior is not reintroduced to the medical center through intake v ents, or building openings. HEPA filtration is required where the exh aust dust may reenter the medical center.

2. Exhaust hoses shall be exhausted so that dust is no t reintroduced to the medical center.

3. Adhesive Walk-off/Carpet Walk-off Mats shall be use d at all interior transitions from the construction area to occupied medical center area. These mats shall be changed as often as requi red to maintain clean work areas directly outside construction area at all times.

4. Vacuum and wet mop all transition areas from constr uction to the occupied medical center at the end of each workday. Vacuum shall utilize HEPA filtration. Maintain surrounding area frequently.

Remove debris as it is created. Transport these out side the construction area in containers with tightly fittin g lids.

5. The contractor shall not haul debris through patien t-care areas without prior approval of the Resident Engineer and the Medical

Center. When, approved, debris shall be hauled in e nclosed dust proof containers or wrapped in plastic and sealed w ith 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 th rough occupied areas shall be made free from dust and moisture by vacuuming and wipe down.

6. There shall be no standing water during constructio n. This includes water in equipment drip pans and open containers wi thin the construction areas. All accidental spills must be c leaned 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 cei ling protection carefully, outside of normal work hours. Vacuum and clean all surfaces free of dust after the removal.

I. Final Cleanup:

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1. Upon completion of project, or as work progresse s, remove all construction debris from above ceiling, vertical sh afts 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, furn iture (built-in or free standing), partitions, flooring, etc.

3. All new air ducts shall be cleaned prior to fina l inspection.

1.13 TUBERCULOSIS SCREENING

A. Contractor shall provide written certification t hat all contract employees assigned to the work site have had a pre- placement tuberculin screening within 90 days prior to assignment to the worksite and been found have negative TB screening reactions. Contra ctors shall be required to show documentation of negative TB scree ning reactions for any additional workers who are added after the 90-d ay requirement before they will be allowed to work on the work sit e. NOTE: This can be the Center for Disease Control (CDC) and Prevent ion and two-step skin testing or a Food and Drug Administration (FDA )-approved blood test.

1. Contract employees manifesting positive screenin g reactions to the tuberculin shall be examined according to current C DC guidelines prior to working on VHA property.

2. Subsequently, if the employee is found without e vidence of active

(infectious) pulmonary TB, a statement documenting examination by a physician shall be on file with the employer (const ruction contractor), noting that the employee with a positi ve tuberculin screening test is without evidence of active (infec tious) pulmonary

TB.

3. If the employee is found with evidence of active (infectious) pulmonary TB, the employee shall require treatment with a subsequent statement to the fact on file with the employer bef ore being allowed to return to work on VHA property.

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1.14 FIRE SAFETY

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

Contracting Officer Representative for review for c ompliance with contract requirements in accordance with Section 01 33 23, SHOP

DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA AND SAMPLES. This plan may b e an element of the

Accident Prevention Plan.

B. Site and Building Access: Maintain free and unobstr ucted access to facility emergency services and for fire, police an d 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 construc tion by distances in accordance with NFPA 241. For small facilities with less than 6 m (20 feet) exposing overall length, separate by 3m (10 f eet).

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

E. Means of Egress: Do not block exiting for occupi ed buildings, including paths from exits to roads. Minimize disruptions and coordinate with

Contracting Officer Representative.

F. Egress Routes for Construction Workers: Maintain free and unobstructed egress. Inspect daily. Report findings and correcti ve actions weekly to

Contracting Officer Representative.

G. Fire Extinguishers: Provide and maintain extingu ishers in construction areas and temporary storage areas in accordance wit h 29 CFR 1926, NFPA

241 and NFPA 10.

H. Flammable and Combustible Liquids: Store, dispen se and use liquids in accordance with 29 CFR 1926, NFPA 241 and NFPA 30.

I. Standpipes: Install and extend standpipes up wi th each floor in accordance with 29 CFR 1926 and NFPA 241. Do not ch arge wet standpipes subject to freezing until weather protected.

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J. Sprinklers: Install, test and activate new aut omatic sprinklers prior to removing existing sprinklers.

K. Existing Fire Protection: Do not impair automati c sprinklers, smoke and heat detection, and fire alarm systems, except for portions immediately under construction, and temporarily for connections . Provide fire watch for impairments more than 4 hours in a 24-hour peri od. Request interruptions in accordance with Article, OPERATION S AND STORAGE AREAS, and coordinate with Contracting Officer or Contract ing Officer

Representative. All existing or temporary fire prot ection systems (fire alarms, sprinklers) located in construction areas s hall be tested as coordinated with the medical center. Parameters for the testing and results of any tests performed shall be recorded by the medical center and copies provided to the COR.

L. Smoke Detectors: Prevent accidental operation. R emove temporary covers at end of work operations each day. Coordinate with Contracting Officer or Contracting Officer Representative.

M. Hot Work: Perform and safeguard hot work operati ons in accordance with

NFPA 241 and NFPA 51B. Coordinate with Contracting Officer. Obtain permits from Contracting Officer at least 72 hours in advance.

Designate contractor's responsible project-site fir e prevention program manager to permit hot work.

N. Fire Hazard Prevention and Safety Inspections: I nspect entire construction areas weekly. Coordinate with, and rep ort findings and corrective actions weekly to Contracting Officer or Contracting Officer

Representative.

O. Smoking: Smoking is prohibited in and adjacent t o construction areas inside existing buildings and additions under const ruction. In separate and detached buildings under construction, smoking is prohibited except in designated smoking rest areas.

P. Dispose of waste and debris in accordance with N FPA 241. Remove from buildings daily.

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Q. If required, submit documentation to the COR tha t personnel have been trained in the fire safety aspects of working in ar eas with impaired structural or compartmentalization features.

1.15 ELECTRICAL

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

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

CFR Part 1910 Subpart S – Electrical, and 29 CFR 19 26 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 b e deemed unqualified persons unless they are working under the immediate supervision of a licensed electrician or master electrician.

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

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

Electrical Hazards, including Exemptions to Work Pe rmit). Any

Contractor, subcontractor or temporary worker who f ails to fully comply with this requirement is subject to immediate termi nation in accordance with FAR clause 52.236-5(c). Only in rare circumst ance where achieving an electrically safe work condition prior to beginn ing work would increase or cause additional hazards, or is infeasi ble due to equipment design or operational limitations is energized work permitted. The

Contracting Officer or Contracting Officer Represen tative with approval of the Medical Center Director will make the determ ination if the circumstances would meet the exception outlined abo ve. An AHA and permit specific to energized work activities will b e developed, reviewed, and accepted by the VA prior to the start of that activity.

1. Development of a Hazardous Electrical Energy Con trol Procedure is required prior to de-energization. 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.

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2. Verification of the absence of voltage after de- energization and lockout/tagout is considered “energized electrical work” (live work) under NFPA 70E, and shall only be performed by qua lified persons wearing appropriate shock protective (voltage rated ) gloves and arc rate personal protective clothing and equipment, us ing Underwriters

Laboratories (UL) tested and appropriately rated co ntact electrical testing instruments or equipment appropriate for th e environment in which they will be used.

3. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and electric al testing instruments will be readily available for inspectio n by the

Contracting Officer or Contracting Officer Represen tative.

D. Before beginning any electrical work, an Activity H azard Analysis (AHA) will be conducted to include Shock Hazard and Arc F lash Hazard analyses

(NFPA Tables can be used only as a last alterative and it is strongly suggested a full Arc Flash Hazard Analyses be condu cted). Work shall not begin until the AHA for the work activity and p ermit for energized work has been reviewed and accepted by the Contract ing Officer or

Contracting Officer Representative and discussed wi th all engaged in the activity, including the Contractor, subcontract or(s), and

Government on-site representatives at preparatory a nd initial control phase meetings.

E. Ground-fault circuit interrupters. GFCI protection shall be provided where an employee is operating or using cord- and p lug-connected tools related to construction activity supplied by 125-vo lt, 15-, 20-, or 30-ampere circuits.