4-Section 01102 - Safety Health and Emerg Response Requirements 031826.pdf

ITB No.: 26-403/DL 01102 - 1 Rehab of Manholes, Sanitary Stations and Wet Wells - Phased Projects.

SECTION 01102

SAFETY, HEALTH AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE REQUIREMENTS

(FOR NON-HAZARDOUS WASTE PROJECTS)

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.01 SCOPE OF WORK:

A. This Section describes the responsibilities of the CONTRACTOR for safety, health, and emergency response. OWNER requires that work performed under this Section will not result in:

1. Injuries to employees or other persons.

2. Employee exposures to health hazards above the occupational limits established by the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) or the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH).

3. Exposure of area residents to air contaminants above the levels established for general public exposure by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), or the State in which work occurs.

4. Significant increases in the levels of contaminants in soil, water, or sediment near the site.

5. Violations of OSHA, EPA, NRC, or State regulations.

B. Any disregard for the provision of these Health and Safety requirements may be deemed just and sufficient cause for termination of the Contract without compensation for such termination.

C. Maintain a comprehensive health and safety program that addresses lines of authority and responsibility for health and safety, medical monitoring, training and equipment programs, and health and safety recordkeeping. Site-specific requirements are discussed elsewhere in this Section.

1.02 SUBMITTALS:

A. Submit, in accordance with Section 01300, one (1) week prior to the Pre-Construction Conference or thirty (30) days before mobilization to the job site, whichever is sooner, the following information:

1. Health and Safety Plan which addresses the issues described in Paragraph 1.07 below.

2. Name of CONTRACTOR’s Health and Safety Officer and certification of Health and Safety Officer’s authority.

3. Confined Space Entry (CSE) permits.

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1.03 REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS:

A. CONTRACTOR’s health and safety practices shall follow the standards and guidelines established in the publications listed below. These standards are incorporated in this Section by reference:

1. Safety and Health Standards 29 CFR 1910 (General Industry), U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA (hereinafter, referred as “29

CFR 1910”)

2. OSHA Safety and Health Standards 29 CFR 1926 (Construction Industry), U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA

B. This Section implements and amplifies procedures and requirements of the above referenced regulations and guidelines.

These publications define terms and establish procedures discussed in this Section, which incorporates them by reference.

Where conflicts arise between the requirements of this Section and the above-listed standards and guidelines, the most restrictive requirement shall apply.

1.04 CONTRACTOR’S PERSONNEL:

A. Assign persons to fill each of the following roles. An individual can fill as many roles for which he or she is qualified.

B. Health and Safety Officer – Designate an employee or company principal as its health and safety office (HSO). The HSO must have the authority to command sufficient resources to safely perform the Work. OWNER will direct health and safety correspondence to this HSO.

C. Site Health and Safety Coordinator

1. Designate a Site Health and Safety Coordinator (SHSC)for this project. Day-to-Day safety support, including training and site safety inspections, shall be provided by the SHSC. SHSC shall have the authority to stop on-site operations when conditions threaten the health or safety of employees. The SHSC shall remain on-site during all project operations.

2. SHSC shall have a sound working knowledge of occupational safety and health regulations, experience in the type of project described in this Section, and training in relevant practices and techniques.

D. On-site Operations Manager – On-site activity of this project shall be under the control of an on-site operations manager.

This manager shall have demonstrable experience with this type of project.

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1.05 TRAINING:

A. Provide appropriate training to each on-site employee or subcontractor that could be exposed to hazards. Employees shall not participate in field activities until they have been trained to a level required by their job function and responsibility.

B. At least one person who has been trained and certified in First Aid and CPR by the American Red Cross or an equivalent organization shall be present on-site during all project operations.

C. Provide a site-specific training session for personnel scheduled to work on-site. This training shall include a health and safety briefing on the following information:

1. Names of personnel and alternates responsible for site safety and health.

2. Hazards CONTRACTOR expects at the site.

3. Work practices by which the employee can minimize risks from hazards.

D. Develop a training sequence to inform visitors of the hazards associated with the site and to explain emergency procedures.

1.06 ACCIDENT OR INCIDENT REPORTS:

A. If an accident, an explosion or fire, or a release of toxic materials occurs during the course of the project, notify OWNER and ENGINEER by telephone as soon as possible after emergency response agencies have been notified. Send OWNER and ENGINEER written notification within twenty-four (24) hours.

B. Within two (2) working days of any reportable accident, complete and submit to OWNER, an accident report addressing the following items:

1. Name, organization, telephone number, and location of the

CONTRACTOR.

2. Name and title of the person(s) reporting.

3. Date and time of the accident/incident.

4. Location of the accident/incident, i.e. site location, facility name.

5. Brief summary of the accident/incident giving pertinent details including the operation ongoing at the time of the incident.

6. Cause of the incident, if known.

7. Casualties (fatalities, disabling injuries).

8. Details of any existing chemical hazard or contamination.

9. Estimated property damage, if applicable.

10. Nature of damage, effect on contract schedule.

11. Action taken by CONTRACTOR to ensure safety and security.

12. Other damage or injuries sustained public or private.

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1.07 HEALTH AND SAFETY PLAN:

A. The CONTRACTOR’s Health and Safety Program shall address accident prevention and methods of avoiding physical hazards present at this site. The program shall address, at a minimum, the following items:

1. Safety Organizations

2. Fire Prevention and Protection

3. Walking and Working Surfaces

4. Site Housekeeping

5. Mechanical Equipment Inspection

6. Sanitation

7. Daily Safety Inspections

8. Accident Reporting

9. Personal Protection (including respiratory) programs, (if applicable)

10. Confined Space Entry (CSE)

1.08 SITE – SPECIFIC EQUIPMENT PRACTICES:

A. Assign personnel to an area or a task for which a respirator might be required only if they have passed a fit test with the make and model of respirator in use. Respirators shall not be interchanged between workers without cleaning and sanitizing.

B. Prescription eyeglasses worn on site must meet ANSI Z87.1.

Provide prescription lens inserts for employees who need to wear full face respirators.

1.09 STANDARD SAFETY OPERATING PROCEDURES:

A. Maintain a set of Standard Safety Operating Procedures to be implemented for this project. Personnel shall observe contamination control rules while on-site. Eating, drinking, smoking, chewing gum or tobacco, and other practices that increase the probability of hand-to-mouth transfer and ingestion of material is prohibited in any contaminated area.

B. Electrical installations and appliances used shall meet applicable National Electrical Code standards. All electrical devices utilized by the CONTRACTOR or his subcontractors on this project shall be grounded or equipped with and utilize ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) protected outlets or extension cord sets. Electrical devices used in spaces that may contain flammable vapors shall be explosion proof.

1.10 EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS:

A. CONTRACTOR’s plan for on-site and off-site emergencies shall address, at a minimum: the method by which personnel will communicate in the event of an emergency; communications with

ITB No.: 26-403/DL 01102 - 5 the office trailer that are outside vocal range normally occur by radio; and communications between CONTRACTOR and other organizations normally occur over the telephone. Keep a list of emergency telephone numbers on site.

B. Provide appropriate emergency equipment, including an industrial-type first aid kit that is approved by its consulting physician for injuries and illnesses which may occur on site. A 20-lb ABC-rated fire extinguisher shall be maintained on-site.

C. All site support vehicles shall be equipped with route maps providing directions to the nearest medical treatment facility.

All drivers of the support vehicles shall become familiar with the emergency route and the travel time required at the beginning of project operations.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS (NOT USED)

PART 3 – EXECUTION (NOT USED)

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