013526 Safety.pdf

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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) ............. Error! Bookmark not defined.

1.5 ACTIVITY HAZARD ANALYSES (AHAs) ............ Error! Bookmark not defined.

1.6 PRECONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE ................. Error! Bookmark not defined.

1.7 “SITE SAFETY AND HEALTH OFFICER” (SSHO) and “COMPETENT PERSON” (CP) Error! Bookmark not defined.

1.8 TRAINING ................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.

1.9 INSPECTIONS ................................ Error! Bookmark not defined.

1.10 ACCIDENTS, OSHA 300 LOGS, AND MAN-HOURS

1.11 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)

1.12 INFECTION CONTROL ........................ Error! Bookmark not defined.

1.13 TUBERCULOSIS SCREENING ................... Error! Bookmark not defined.

1.14 FIRE SAFETY

1.15 ELECTRICAL

1.16 FALL PROTECTION .......................... Error! Bookmark not defined.

1.17 SCAFFOLDS AND OTHER WORK PLATFORMS ....... Error! Bookmark not defined.

1.18 EXCAVATION AND TRENCHES .................. Error! Bookmark not defined.

1.19 CRANES

1.20 CONTROL OF HAZARDOUS ENERGY (LOCKOUT/TAGOUT)

1.21 CONFINED SPACE ENTRY

1.22 WELDING AND CUTTING

1.23 LADDERS .................................. Error! Bookmark not defined.

1.24 FLOOR & WALL OPENINGS .................... Error! Bookmark not defined.

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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):

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

Provide a Safe and Healthful Work Environment

American National Standard Construction and

Demolition Operations

C. 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

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

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

Industry

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

Industry

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

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(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 is capable of identifying 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)).

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 requirements govern except with specific approval and acceptance by the

Facility Safety Officer or Contracting Officer Representative.

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

A. The prime 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 Facility Safety Officer or Contracting Officer

Representative as soon as practical, but no more than four hours after any accident meeting the definition of a Moderate or Major incident, High Visibility Incidents, or any weight handling and hoisting equipment accident. Within 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, etc.). Preserve the conditions

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Contracting Officer Representative determine 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 Facility Safety Officer or

Contracting Officer Representative within 5 calendar days of the accident. The Facility Safety Officer or Contracting Officer

Representative will provide copies of any required or special forms.

1.5 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:

1. Hard Hats – unless written authorization is given by the Facility

Safety Officer or Contracting Officer Representative in circumstances of work operations that have limited potential for falling object hazards such as during finishing work or minor remodeling. With authorization to relax the requirement of hard hats, if a worker becomes exposed to an overhead falling object hazard, then hard hats would be required in accordance with the OSHA regulations.

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

Facility Safety Officer or Contracting Officer Representative in circumstances of no eye hazards, appropriate safety glasses meeting the ANSI Z.87.1 standard must be worn by each person on site.

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

Facility Safety Officer or Contracting Officer Representative in circumstances of no foot hazards.

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

1.6 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 to Facility Safety

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

DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA AND SAMPLES. 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. Means of Egress: Do not block exiting for occupied buildings, including paths from exits to roads. Minimize disruptions and coordinate with

Facility Safety Officer or Contracting Officer Representative.

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

Facility Safety Officer or Contracting Officer Representative.

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

241 and NFPA 10.

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

G. Existing Fire Protection: Do not impair automatic 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 period. Request interruptions in accordance with Article, OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS, and coordinate with Facility Safety Officer or Contracting Officer

Representative. All existing or temporary fire protection systems (fire alarms, sprinklers) located in construction areas shall be tested as coordinated with the medical center. Parameters for the testing and

01 35 26 -6 results of any tests performed shall be recorded by the medical center and copies provided to the Resident Engineer.

H. Smoke Detectors: Prevent accidental operation. Remove temporary covers at end of work operations each day. Coordinate with Facility Safety officer or Contracting Officer Representative.

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

NFPA 241 and NFPA 51B. Coordinate with Facility Safety Office. Obtain permits from COR and/or facility Safety least __8__ hours in advance.

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

J. Fire Hazard Prevention and Safety Inspections: Inspect entire construction areas weekly. Coordinate with, and report findings and corrective actions weekly to Facility Safety officer or Contracting

Officer Representative.

K. Smoking: Smoking is prohibited in and adjacent to construction areas inside existing buildings and additions under construction. In separate and detached buildings under construction, smoking is prohibited except in designated smoking rest areas.

1.7 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.

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). Only in rare circumstance where achieving an electrically safe work condition prior to beginning work would

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Facility Safety officer or Contracting Officer Representative with approval of the Medical Center Director will make the determination if the circumstances would meet the exception outlined above.

1.8 CRANES

A. All crane work shall comply with 29 CFR 1926 Subpart CC.

B. Prior to operating a crane, the operator must be licensed, qualified or certified to operate the crane. Thus, all the provisions contained with Subpart CC are effective and there is no “Phase In” date.

C. A detailed lift plan for all lifts shall be submitted to the COR and/or

Facility Safety 14 days prior to the scheduled lift complete with route for truck carrying load, crane load analysis, siting of crane and path of swing and all other elements of a critical lift plan where the lift meets the definition of a critical lift. Critical lifts require a more comprehensive lift plan to minimize the potential of crane failure and/or catastrophic loss. The plan must be reviewed and accepted by the

General Contractor before being submitted to the VA for review. The lift will not be allowed to proceed without prior acceptance of this document.

1.9 CONTROL OF HAZARDOUS ENERGY (LOCKOUT/TAGOUT)

A. All installation, maintenance, and servicing of equipment or machinery shall comply with 29 CFR 1910.147 except for specifically referenced operations in 29 CFR 1926 such as concrete & masonry equipment

[1926.702(j)], heavy machinery & equipment [1926.600(a)(3)(i)], and process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals (1926.64).

Control of hazardous electrical energy during the installation, maintenance, or servicing of electrical equipment shall comply with

Section 1.15 to include NFPA 70E and other VA specific requirements discussed in the section.

1.10 CONFINED SPACE ENTRY

A. All confined space entry shall comply with 29 CFR 1926, Subpart AA except for specifically referenced operations in 29 CFR 1926 such as excavations/trenches [1926.651(g)].

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B. A site-specific Confined Space Entry Plan (including permitting process) shall be developed and submitted to the Facility Safety officer or Contracting officer representative.

1.11 WELDING AND CUTTING

As specified in section 1.14, Hot Work: Perform and safeguard hot work operations in accordance with NFPA 241 and NFPA 51B. Coordinate with

COR and/or Facility Safety. Obtain hot work permits from Facility

Safety or Contracting officer representative.

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