KNPR_8715.7_Rev_B_FINAL.pdf

KNPR 8715.7

Rev. B

KDP-KSC-T-2120 Rev. Basic

Kennedy NASA Procedural Requirements

Effective Date: August 29, 2016

Expiration Date: August 29, 2021

Responsible Office: Safety and Mission Assurance

KSC Construction Contractor Safety and Health Practices Procedural Requirements

National Aeronautics and Space Administration

John F. Kennedy Space Center

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Change Log

Date Revision Description 08/29/2016 B Kennedy NASA Procedural Requirements (KNPR) 8715.7 went through a major rewrite. Improvements include: KSC-UG-2814 was incorporated into the rewrite, KSC forms and permits have been updated. KSC-UG-2814 will be retired. Construction contractors must comply with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 29 CFR 1926, therefore specific OSHA 1926 requirements has been removed. The Lifting section has been aligned with the NASA Lifting Standard.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

PREFACE

P.1 Purpose P.2 Applicability P.3 Authority P.4 Applicable Documents and Forms P.5 Measurement/Verification P.6 Cancellation/Supersession

CHAPTER 1: GENERAL INFORMATION

1.1 Goals

1.2 Objective

1.3 Responsibilities

1.4 Terminology

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2.1 General Requirements

2.2 Contractor Employee Safety & Health Training

2.3 Accident/Incident (Mishap/Close Call) Reporting

2.4 Weather Policy

2.4.1 General

2.4.2 Wind Policy

2.4.3 Lightning Restrictions

2.4.4 Tornado Notification

2.4.5 Hurricane Condition (HURCON) Policy

2.5 Clothing

2.6 Construction Site Safety

2.7 Controlled Areas

2.8 Drinking Water

2.9 Evacuation (Facility or Area)

2.10 First Aid and Medical

2.11 Hazard Communications

2.12 Heat Stress

2.14 Inspections (Contractor Worksite)

2.15 Inspections (KSC Safety Representatives)

2.16 Job Hazard Analysis (JHA)

2.17 Maximum Work Hour Policy

2.19 Safety Meetings

2.20 Safety Systems – (Permanently Installed)

2.21 Sanitary Conditions and Facilities

2.22 Temporary Structures, Trailers, and Work Areas

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2.23 Vehicle Operations

CHAPTER 3: SITE SPECIFIC SAFETY AND HEALTH PLAN (PROJECT-SPECIFIC

REQUIREMENTS)

3.1 Confined Space Entry

3.2 Cranes and Lifting Operations

3.3 Demolition

3.3.1 Engineering Survey

3.3.2 Demolitions Involving Hazardous Materials

3.3.3 Continuing Site Inspections

3.3.4 Additional Demolition Requirements

3.4 Dive Operations (Commercial)

3.5 Electrical Safety

3.5.1 Electrical JHAs

3.5.2 Electrical System Outage Work Permits

3.5.3 Testing of Electrical Parts and Equipment Prior to Employee Exposure

3.5.4 Exposure to Energized Parts

3.5.5 Energized Electrical Work Analysis and Authorization Permit Contents

3.5.5.1 Working in Close Proximity to Energized Parts

3.5.5.2 Shock Hazard Analyses/Risk Assessment

3.5.5.3 Arc Flash Hazard Analyses/Risk Assessment and Arc Flash PPE

3.5.6 Temporary Power/Wiring

3.6 Equipment

3.7 Excavation

3.7.1 Dig Permits

3.7.2 Special Requirements to Hand-Dig Excavations in Specific Situations

3.7.3 Protection of Personnel during Excavations

3.8 Fall Protection

3.9 Fire Protection and Prevention

3.9.1 Handling and Storage of Flammable Liquids

3.9.2 Smoking

3.9.3 Fuel Powered Equipment

3.9.4 Fire Hydrants Adjacent to Construction Sites

3.9.5 Fire Protection and Prevention

3.9.6 Blocking Facility Access

3.10 Hand and Power Tools

3.11 Hazardous Materials

3.11.1 Asbestos Containing Material

3.11.1.1 Placards, Signs, and Other Notices

3.11.1.2 Asbestos Abatement Requirements

3.11.1.3 Project Monitoring

3.11.1.4 Pre-Work Asbestos Abatement Inspection

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3.11.1.5 Final Asbestos Abatement Clearance Inspection

3.11.2 Steel Structure Maintenance or Demolition (Abrasive Blasting/Surface Preparation/Spray Painting)

3.11.2.1 Project Monitoring

3.11.2.2 Pre-work Inspection

3.11.3 Silica

3.12 Hearing Loss Prevention and Hazardous Noise

3.13 Hot Work Permits

3.14 Industrial Hygiene

3.15 Ladders and Stairways

3.15.1 Ladders

3.15.2 Stairs

3.16 Lockout/Tagout (Control of Hazardous Energy)

3.16.1 LOTO Devices

3.16.2 LOTO Procedures

3.16.3 Group LOTO

3.16.4 LOTO Device Removal

3.16.5 LOTO Training

3.16.5.1 General Requirements for Affected and Authorized Employees

3.16.5.2 Training Requirements for Authorized Employees

3.16.5.3 Training Requirements for Affected Employees

3.16.6 Recordkeeping/Documentation

3.17 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

3.18 Process Safety Management

3.19 Radiation Protection

3.20 Respiratory Protection

3.20.1 Respiratory Protection Plan

3.20.2 Respirator Selection and Exposure Monitoring

3.20.3 Breathing Air

3.21 Rollover Protection for Mobile Equipment

3.22 Scaffolding

3.23 Steel Erection

3.24 Elevating and Rotating Work Platforms

3.24.1 General Requirements for Elevating Work Platforms

3.24.2 Operations

3.24.3 Work Practices

3.24.4 Inspection and Maintenance

3.24.5 Training Requirements

3.25 Welding and Cutting Operations

3.26 Working Over or Near Water

3.27 Work Zone Maintenance of Traffic (MOT)

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APPENDIX A: DEFINITIONS

APPENDIX B: ACRONYMS

APPENDIX C: SSSP (TEMPLATE)

APPENDIX D: SSSP SECTION REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST

APPENDIX E: SAMPLE KSC FORM 28-750NS, CONFINED SPACE HAZARD EVALUATION

REQUEST

APPENDIX F: SAMPLE KSC FORM 50-101, LIFT PLAN

APPENDIX G: SAMPLE JHA

APPENDIX H: SAMPLE KSC FORM 26-312V3, SAMPLE UTILITY LOCATE/EXCAVATION

PERMIT REQUEST

APPENDIX I: SAMPLE KSC FORM 28-814, EXCAVATION CHECKLIST

APPENDIX J. SAMPLE SITE SPECIFIC FALL PROTECTION PLAN

APPENDIX K: SAMPLE KSC FORM 28-1230A, ASBESTOS ABATEMENT PRE-WORK

INSPECTION CHECKLIST

APPENDIX L: SAMPLE KSC FORM 28-1231A, ASBESTOS ABATEMENT CLEARANCE

INSPECTION CHECKLIST

APPENDIX M: SAMPLE KSC FORM 2-270, TORCH DOWN ROOF OPERATIONS HOT

WORK PERMIT

APPENDIX N: SAMPLE KSC FORM 2-271, HOT WORK PERMIT

APPENDIX O: SAMPLE KSC FORM 2-272, TAR KETTLE OPERATION HOT WORK

PERMIT

APPENDIX P: SAMPLE KSC FORM 20-195A, LOCKOUT/TAGOUT TAG IDENTIFIER

APPENDIX Q: SAMPLE KSC FORM 20-195, LOCKOUT/TAGOUT TAG

APPENDIX R: SAMPLE KSC FORM 28-912 NS, LOCKOUT/TAGOUT LOCK CONTROL

RECORD

APPENDIX S: KSC FORM 28-915 NS, LOCKOUT/TAGOUT TAG CONTROL RECORD

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PREFACE

P.1 Purpose

a. The safety and health of all persons involved in any type of work at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s (NASA) John F. Kennedy Space Center (KSC) is paramount.

Safety is the freedom from conditions that can cause death, injury, occupational illness, damage to or loss of equipment or property, or harm to the environment. NASA’s safety priority is to protect the public, international partners, astronauts and pilots, the NASA workforce (including contractor employees working on NASA contracts), and high-value NASA equipment and property.

b. This document establishes safety and health procedural requirements that serve as a framework to define the parameters for performing construction work at KSC in a safe and healthful manner. It is a living document subject to change. It should be emphasized, however, that all contractor and subcontractor employees have the responsibility to ensure their safety and that of others who may be impacted by their actions.

c. This document is a compilation of safety information, requirements, and regulations that NASA construction contractors shall follow when conducting work on NASA property located on KSC and Cape Canaveral Air Force Station (CCAFS). Information and requirements identified within are not intended to cover all the safety requirements of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and other consensus standards and regulations. The references to OSHA herein have been provided for convenience and do not constitute a complete list of all applicable OSHA regulations. This KNPR does not relieve contractors of their obligations under OSHA regulations or any other applicable local, State, or Federal laws and regulations.

P.2 Applicability

a. This KNPR is applicable to NASA Civil Servants, to NASA contractors, and to prime NASA/KSC construction contractors (including subcontractors and service providers) performing work under construction contracts awarded and administered by the NASA/KSC Procurement Office to the extent specified or referenced in their contract.

b. In this directive, mandatory actions (i.e., requirements) are denoted by statements containing the term “shall.” The terms “may” or “can” denote discretionary privilege or permission, “should” denotes a good practice and is recommended, but not required, “will” denotes expected outcome, and “are/is” denotes descriptive material.

c. In this directive, all document citations are assumed to be the latest version unless otherwise noted.

P.3 Authority

KNPD 8700.1, Safety and Mission Assurance Policy Directive

P.4 Applicable Documents and Forms

a. 29 CFR Part 1926, Occupational Safety and Health Standards for Construction Industry

b. 29 CFR Part 1910, Occupational Safety and Health Standards for General Industry

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c. KNPR 1820.3, KSC Hearing Loss Prevention Program

d. KNPR 1820.4, KSC Respiratory Protection Program

e. KNPR 1840.19, KSC Industrial Hygiene Program

f. KNPR 1860.1, KSC Ionizing Radiation Protection Program

g. KNPR 1860.2, KSC Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection Program

h. KNPR 8500.1, KSC Environmental Requirements

i. KNPR 8715.3-1, KSC Safety Procedural Requirements, Volume 1: Safety Procedural Requirements for Civil Servants/NASA Contractors

j. NASA-STD-8719.9, Lifting Standard

k. KSC-STD-Z-0008C, Standard for Design of Ground Life Support Systems and Equipment

l. IEEE C2 National Electrical Safety Code

m. NFPA 70E, Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace

n. KSC-PLN-1904, Trailer/Equipment Tiedown Plan for the Kennedy Space Center

o. KDP-F-3645, NASA Direct Construction Contractor Mishap Report

p. KDP-KSC-P-3006, Tropical Storm and Hurricane Preparation, Response, and Recovery

q. KSC FORM 28-750NS, CONFINED SPACE HAZARD EVALUATION REQUEST

r. KSC FORM 50-101, LIFT PLAN

s. KSC FORM 26-312V3, SAMPLE UTILITY LOCATE/EXCAVATION PERMIT REQUEST

t. KSC FORM 28-814, EXCAVATION CHECKLIST

u. KSC FORM 28-1230A, ASBESTOS ABATEMENT PRE-WORK INSPECTION CHECKLIST

v. KSC FORM 28-1231A, ASBESTOS ABATEMENT CLEARANCE INSPECTION CHECKLIST

w. KSC FORM 2-270, TORCH DOWN ROOF OPERATIONS HOT WORK PERMIT

x. KSC FORM 2-271, HOT WORK PERMIT

y. KSC FORM 2-272, TAR KETTLE OPERATION HOT WORK PERMIT

z. KSC FORM 20-195A, LOCKOUT/TAGOUT TAG IDENTIFIER

aa. KSC FORM 20-195, LOCKOUT/TAGOUT TAG

bb. KSC FORM 28-912 NS, LOCKOUT/TAGOUT LOCK CONTROL RECORD

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cc. KSC FORM 28-915 NS, LOCKOUT/TAGOUT TAG CONTROL RECORD

dd. KSC FORM SSR-001, SAFETY STATISTICS RECORD

ee. NPR 8621.1, NASA Procedural Requirements for Mishap and Close Call Reporting, Investigating, and Recordkeeping

ff. KNPR 6000.1, Transportation Support Systems Manual

P.5 Measurement/Verification

Compliance with the requirements contained in this KNPR will be verified through normal surveillance, audit, and assessment activities performed by the NASA S&MA organization.

NASA safety personnel or their designees have the right to enter any NASA/KSC-controlled facility to monitor operations in order to accomplish this verification. These safety personnel are subject to safety practices and reasonable security requirements.

P.6 Cancellation/Supersession

This document supersedes KNPR 8715.7, Rev.A-5, KSC Construction Contractors Safety and Health Practices Procedural Requirements.

/original signed by/

William Russ DeLoach Director, KSC Safety and Mission Assurance

Distribution: TechDoc Library

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CHAPTER 1: GENERAL INFORMATION

1.1 Goals

Assist NASA/KSC construction contractors in providing their employees and associate subcontractors with a safe and healthful work environment while not introducing hazards that may adversely affect all personnel and properties.

1.2 Objective

This requirements document contains safety and health information and requirements applicable to construction contractors performing work under construction contracts awarded and administered by the NASA/KSC Procurement Office. Environmental issues and regulatory requirements are referenced in KNPR 8500.1, KSC Environmental Requirements.

1.3 Responsibilities

a. Prime contractors shall ensure the safety and health requirements identified in this document and their Site-Specific Safety and Health Plan (SSSP) are observed by all contractor and subcontractor employees on the job site.

b. KSC contractor employees shall comply with KSC safety and health policies or requirements or procedures and perform all work in a safe and healthful manner. When unsafe or unhealthful conditions or acts pose a danger to personnel or property, all employees have the right and obligation to stop work or refuse to perform work they feel is unsafe or unhealthful. Employees will work with their supervision to determine how the work can be performed in a safe and healthful manner.

c. Open, non-retaliatory communications are essential to improving and maintaining KSC's safety and health program. Reprisal or disciplinary action against an employee who initiates a safety concern will not be tolerated.

d. Violations of KSC safety and health policies or requirements or procedures by construction contractor employees could result in being barred from the Center.

1.4 Terminology

Throughout this document, the terms “contractor” and “construction contractor” are used synonymously and denote the responsible organization for identifying and performing safety and health requirements. These terms include all prime and subcontractor employees.

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CHAPTER 2: SITE-SPECIFIC SAFETY AND HEALTH (GENERAL REQUIREMENTS)

2.1 General Requirements

a. The contractor shall develop a Site-Specific Safety and Health Plan (SSSP) which addresses the policies, procedures, and techniques that will be used to ensure the safety and occupational health of the contractor’s and their subcontractors’ workforce on the awarded contract.

Note: The preferred SSSP Template is available in Appendix C, and an SSSP Requirements Checklist is available in Appendix D. While the requirements listed in Appendix D must be addressed, the template in Appendix C is an example. Strict adherence to this format and style is not mandatory.

b. The contractor shall address how they will protect their employees, KSC employees, the public, and NASA equipment and property.

Note: Corporate safety and health plans (program) should be used in the development of the SSSP, but as standalone documents, they do not fulfill the requirements of a site-specific plan.

c. The prime contractor’s site supervisor shall be responsible for ensuring employees abide by all applicable regulatory and NASA/KSC safety and health requirements identified in the accepted SSSP and best practices as defined by national consensus standards.

d. The contractor’s authorized representative shall inform the Contracting Officer (CO) of updates or changes to the contractor’s approved SSSP.

e. The contractor shall provide the proposed SSSP to the NASA/KSC CO for review in consultation with the NASA/KSC Institutional Safety, Industrial Hygiene Office, and KSC Fire Services, and obtain acceptance of the SSSP from the NASA/KSC CO prior to commencement of any site work.

Note: NASA requires at least ten business days to complete the review of SSSPs.

f. The SSSP shall include an appendix identifying site-specific hazards and the appropriate mitigations (e.g., confined space, maintenance of traffic, fall protection).

Note: The areas contained in Chapter 3, Site-Specific Safety and Health Plan (Project- Specific Requirements) are additional areas that will be addressed as required based on the specifics and applicability to the work to be performed by the contract.

g. The Center Safety Office (Institutional Safety) shall monitor and evaluate the safety of the contractor’s construction operations and advise the project CO and Contracting Officer's Representative (COR).

h. Any recommendations given by a NASA Safety Professional shall be considered advisory only and do not relieve the contractor from any safety, liability, or contract compliance.

i. The contractor shall permit the Center Safety Office to inspect job sites to verify compliance to safety and health requirements.

Note: Noncompliances to safety and health requirements uncovered by the Center Safety Office are identified to the contractor’s site supervisor, documented, and processed in a report provided to the project CO and COR, as needed.

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j. The NASA safety specialist, NASA Contracting Officer, NASA Contracting Officer Representative, contractor project manager, contractor site manager, and contractor safety manager shall exchange names and telephone numbers no later than at the pre-work meeting..

k. Contractors shall verify existing configurations to identify areas posing hazards to personnel or property prior to the start of work.

l. The CO may issue a "Stop Work Order" when a contractor fails to follow safety procedures, creates or allows imminent danger situations to occur, or accumulates multiple safety noncompliances.

Note: A “stop work order” differs from “stop work authority” which can be invoked by any employee on KSC when any activity poses an imminent danger to personnel. See definitions in Appendix A for additional clarification.

2.2 Contractor Employee Safety & Health Training

a. All contractor personnel engaged in job site activities shall receive the required safety and health training prior to initiation of the respective work activities.

b. All construction contractors and subcontractors shall watch the KSC’s Construction Contractor General Hazards Familiarization safety video (KSC-QF111KSC) and submit a record verifying employee completion to the COR.

c. The contractor shall identify in their SSSP employees who will serve in special roles such as site supervisor, competent person, qualified person, and heavy equipment operator.

d. The contractor shall ensure, prior to starting work, that all employee safety & health training (including subcontractor employee training) required by the SSSP, NASA, and OSHA standards has been accomplished and is current.

e. Contractors shall ensure that the safety and health trainer is knowledgeable through relevant education and experience to conduct training in the area(s) being taught.

f. Employee Training records and certifications shall include the employee name, date of training, type of training received, and expiration dates of training and be signed by a company official (manager) and provided as an appendix to the SSSP.

2.3 Accident/Incident (Mishap/Close Call) Reporting

a. In the event of a mishap, the contractor shall take immediate action to prevent further injury to personnel and damage to any property.

b. The contractor shall maintain the capability to initiate emergency notification from each job location.

Note 1: This requirement may be met by providing a phone, cell phone, or hand-held radio to another location where phone notification can be initiated. Use of a runner for emergency notification from a job location does not meet this requirement.

Note 2: In the event of a serious accident/incident, immediately call 911, (321) 867-7911 (cell phone on KSC), or (321) 853-0911 (cell phone on CCAFS). Ambulances are on call 24 hours/day; 7 days/week on KSC and CCAFS.

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Note 3: It is recommended that a 911 call be made for any mishap, even when there is no apparent injury (e.g., a piece of heavy equipment is damaged but the operator appears uninjured). The 911 call begins the notification process and minimizes the potential risk of further incidents or injury.

c. After initiating emergency notification, the contractor site supervisor shall take action (or give support to NASA response personnel) to secure the site, limit unnecessary access, and preserve evidence until the site is released by KSC Security, NASA Safety, or the mishap board chairperson.

d. The contractor shall ensure all potential incident witnesses and equipment involved remain at the worksite until released by the NASA Safety Investigator.

e. The contractor’s site safety representative or contractor management shall report Type A or B Mishap/High-Visibility Close Call incidents (property damage greater than $500,000 or personnel injury/illness equivalent resulting in permanent partial disability or Hospitalization for patient care of three or more people within 30 days of the incident) within 1 hour to the Center Institutional Safety Office [(321)867-SAFE], the project CO, and COR by telephone or in person.

f. The contractor’s site safety representative or contractor management shall report Type C or D Mishap/Close Call incidents (property damage greater than $20,000 or personnel injury/illness equivalent to nonfatal injury or illness that results in days away from work, restricted work, or hospitalization for patient care of two or more people within 30 days of the incident ) to the Center Institutional Safety Office, CO, and COR within 4 hours of the event (or by 7:30 AM the next workday for incidents occurring during shifts other than first shift) by telephone [(321) 867-SAFE] or in person.

g. Initial notification/report for mishaps and close calls shall include all available information relating to the time of the incident, the location, a description of the event, the organization(s) involved in the event, and a preliminary worst case estimate of the injuries/illness or the direct cost estimate of the damage resulting from the event.

h. The contractor shall submit a KDP-F-3645, Direct Construction Contractor Mishap Report (Appendix U) by e-mail to NASA Safety, COR and CO or fax (867-1120) within 4 hours of a Mishap/Close Call.

i. The contractor shall investigate all Type C or D mishap/close call incidents involving an illness or injury (unless directed otherwise by the NASA Safety Office) to determine the root cause and furnish the CO and the NASA Safety Office with a written report within 30 days of the mishap or close call by completing page 2 of KDP-F-3645, Direct Construction Contractor Mishap Report, including the investigation findings and proposed or completed corrective actions.

Note 1: All potential or actual Type A, B, and High-visibility mishaps and close calls will be investigated by a NASA Mishap Investigating Authority.

Note 2: Any mishaps involving government property damage may be investigated by a NASA Investigating Authority.

j. The contractor shall cooperate with any Government mishap/close call investigations.

k. Prime Contractors shall provide the NASA Safety Office the company’s Safety Statistic Record (SSR).

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Note: The active Construction of Facility Prime Construction Contractors should fill in Section I, Line A of the Form 6-22 (Appendix T). This line is entitled "Number of Work- Hours Worked". There are two data columns for this line: one for the current month and one for a cumulative total of the Fiscal Year ending September 30th of each year. The Fiscal Year number will zero out each Oct 1st for the start of the new fiscal year. The labor hours reported are the hours worked for both the Prime and their subcontractors (see Page 2 of 2 - Instructions for completing the form). This form is required to be submitted by the 15th of each month, reflecting the previous month's activities.

2.4 Weather Policy

2.4.1 General

Contractors performing work outdoors shall have a means of receiving the KSC weather alerts.

Note 1: The contractor can receive these alerts from a weather warning pager (issued through the CO) or text message received on a cell phone.

Note 2: Wind, lightning warnings, and other adverse weather warnings are announced over the KSC Center-wide Paging and Area Warning System (PAWS). For tornado sightings, KSC will activate the Center-wide Tornado Area Warning System (TAWS) and make announcements over the public address system.

2.4.2 Wind Policy

a. The contractor shall adhere to the following outdoor work restrictions as follows unless manufacturer has more stringent requirements:

(1) The erection of or work on floats, spiders, or scaffolding, and lifting of personnel in buckets or crane baskets shall not occur during steady state winds of 18 knots [20.7 miles per hour (mph)] or greater or gusts of wind 22 knots (25 mph) or greater.

(2) Before starting a crane lift, a competent person shall evaluate and address the effects of ambient wind on the load and on crane stability.

(3) During steady state winds of 30 knots (34.5 mph) or greater or gusts of wind 35 knots (40.3 mph) or greater:

(a) No work shall occur on facility roofs, structure tops, unprotected areas, or outside hand rails.

(b) All materials on roofs shall be secured or removed.

(4) Contractor supervisors shall immediately:

(a) Conduct a walk down of their area for unsecured items [except for areas already covered in paragraph 2.4.3.a (3)] during steady state winds of 35 knots (40.3 mph) or greater or gusts of wind 40 knots (46 mph) or greater.

(b) Secure at ground level all loose or unanchored items, equipment, supplies, and materials during steady state winds of 40 knots (46 mph) or greater or gusts of wind 45 knots (51.7 mph) or greater.

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(5) During steady state winds of 40 knots (46 mph) or greater or gusts of wind 45 knots (51.7 mph) or greater, the contractor shall take immediate actions to secure at ground level all loose or unanchored items, equipment, supplies, and materials.

Note: The 45th Space Wing Weather Office issues advisories for winds less than 35 knots, warnings for winds equal to or greater than 35 knots, and watches and warnings for winds equal to or greater than 50 knots.

b. The contractor shall comply with wind advisories and warnings issued by the 45th Space Wing Weather Office unless an Alternate Wind Advisory Plan is approved as part of the contractor’s

SSSP.

c. An Alternate Wind Advisory plan shall include:

(1) An on-site weather team that includes the contractor’s on-site supervisor, the project construction inspector, and the project Contract Officer Representative (COR) or designated representative.

(2) Methods (minimum of two to corroborate wind readings) used to accurately determine wind speeds in the vicinity of the construction worksite in lieu of the Center wind advisories and warnings.

(3) Method and source used to record hourly wind readings.

Note: Wind readings should be performed continuously during a Center-designated wind advisory or warning.

2.4.3 Lightning Restrictions

a. The SSSP shall address the following lightning safety provisions, at minimum:

(1) Determination that the construction site is within a Lightning Hazard Notification Area

(LHNA).

Note: KSC has four LHNAs: Haulover (0.75 nautical mile radius), Shuttle Landing Facility (1.75 nmi radius), Launch Complex 39 Area (1.75 nmi radius), and Industrial Area (1.75 nmi radius). Outside of these areas, lightning announcements may not be received in time to take appropriate action. In this case, the SSSP lightning safety plan should include more detailed information regarding the detection and communication of the lightning hazard.

(2) Lightning safety plans for operations that occur outside of the LHNA.

(3) Lightning safety plans for operations that require more lead time than Phase II Lightning Warning provides.

Note: These are operations in which personnel may require additional time to secure equipment or to seek shelter before the lightning hazard is present. In these cases, consideration should be given to seeking shelter upon notification of a Phase I Lightning Watch.

b. Upon notification of a Phase I Lightning Watch, task leaders and personnel shall prepare to safely halt any operations that may be affected if a Phase II Lightning Warning is announced (i.e., be prepared to safely halt operations that expose personnel to lightning hazards or that are required to be halted if a Phase II Lightning Warning is announced).

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Note: A Phase I Lightning Watch indicates that conditions are favorable for lightning to occur in an LHNA within 30 minutes. A Phase I Lightning Watch is intended to provide personnel sufficient lead-time to secure their operations before the forecasted lightning begins.

c. Upon notification of a Phase II Lightning Warning, personnel shall:

(1) Safely halt and secure ongoing operations which could expose equipment or personnel to the lightning hazard.

(2) Seek shelter to protect themselves from the dangers of lightning.

Note: Appropriate lightning shelters include buildings that are protected against lightning, large unprotected buildings, and fully enclosed metal vehicles. Trees, open structures such as picnic pavilions, or small buildings/structures are not an appropriate shelter.

(3) Not remain on or access roofs or open top levels of structures.

(4) Cease electrical systems work and maintenance which could pose a risk to personnel due to the lightning hazard.

(5) Safely halt or do not commence crane operations for the duration of the Phase II Lightning Warning.

Note: Phase II Lightning Warning indicates that lightning was observed or is forecasted to occur within 5 nautical miles of an LHNA.

d. During Phase I Lightning Advisory, it shall be permissible for outdoor and all electrical system work to continue provided that the operations can be terminated immediately upon notification of Phase II Lightning Advisory.

e. During Phase I Lightning Warnings, task leaders and personnel shall prepare to halt safely any operations that may be affected if a Phase II Lightning Warning is announced (i.e., be prepared to halt safely operations that expose personnel to lightning hazards or that are required to be halted if a Phase II Lightning Warning is announced).

Note: Phase I Lightning Watch indicates that conditions are favorable for lightning to occur in indicated areas within 30 minutes. A Phase I Lightning Watch is intended to provide personnel sufficient lead-time to secure their operations before the forecasted lightning begins.

f. During Phase II Lightning Warning:

(1) Employees shall act to protect themselves from the dangers of lightning upon being notified of a Phase II Lightning Warning

(2) Personnel access to roofs or open top levels of structures shall be prohibited.

(3) Electrical systems work and maintenance (indoors and outdoors) and any other operation requiring personnel to put themselves at risk of lightning exposure shall be prohibited.

Note: Phase II Lightning Warning indicates that lightning was observed or is forecasted to occur within 5 nautical miles.

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2.4.4 Tornado Notification

a. During a Tornado Watch, the contractor’s site supervisor shall ensure all construction site workers have a plan to protect their employees when a Tornado Warning is issued.

Note: Tornado Watches are issued as an alert that conditions are favorable for the development of tornadoes in and close to the watch area. These watches are issued with information concerning the watch area and the length of time they are in effect.

b. During a Tornado Warning, personnel shall take cover immediately in approved structures.

Note: Tornado Warnings are issued to warn that a tornado has been sighted by storm spotters or has been indicated by radar. These warnings are issued with information concerning where the tornado is presently located and what communities are in the anticipated path of the tornado.

2.4.5 Hurricane Condition (HURCON) Policy

During the Atlantic Hurricane Season (June 1 through November 30), Florida is subject to extreme destruction associated with hurricanes. In preparation for hurricane conditions, Contractors shall:

a. Prepare their site by securing structures and loose objects, performing the necessary housekeeping, and preparing for evacuation when Hurricane Condition VI is declared (arrival of sustained winds of 50 knots/58 mph or greater within 96 hours).

b. Evacuate the worksite when directed by the CO and leave KSC when Hurricane Condition III is declared (arrival of sustained winds of 50 knots/58 mph or greater within 72 hours).

c. Tie down trailers and equipment with anchorage that complies with KSC-PLN-1904, Trailer/Equipment Tiedown Plan for the Kennedy Space Center.

d. Follow KDP-KSC-P-3006, Tropical Storm and Hurricane Preparation, Response, and Recovery

2.5 Clothing

a. Contractor employees conducting work on NASA construction contracts shall wear proper clothing suitable for the task and hazard level of work, including, at a minimum, long pants, shirt with sleeves at least four inches in length (no tank tops), and shoes appropriate for the type of work to be performed.

Note: Overly loose fitting, torn, or ragged clothing is not acceptable.

b. Safety shoes or boots that comply with 29 CFR 1910.136 shall be worn when there is a potential for injury to the feet.

Note: It is a recommendation on all construction sites that all employees wear safety toe shoes or boots. See also section 3.17, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

c. Fire retardant clothing shall be worn for tasks that present a potential for arc flash, flash fire, or explosion to minimize the effects of arc flash, flash fires, and burns from contacting hot equipment and material (see also section 3.5 concerning electrical work PPE).

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2.6 Construction Site Safety

a. The contractor shall ensure the safety of all personnel, regardless of organization, while within the boundaries of the worksite, including:

(1) Control of personnel on site.

(2) Ensuring the use of required PPE.

(3) Ensuring the observation of any special conditions and restrictions while on site.

(4) Establishing when and to whom the site is off limits.

b. The contractor shall designate at least one site supervisor and one alternate site supervisor and ensure a site supervisor is onsite at all times during construction.

c. If a site supervisor cannot remain on site, the designated alternate site supervisor may perform the duties with the responsibilities, accountability, and authority of the absent supervisor. If such an individual is not designated, all construction work shall be halted until the site supervisor returns.

Note: All designated primary and alternate site supervisors must be approved in writing by the project CO prior to performing duties as a site supervisor.

d. The site supervisor or alternate site supervisor while performing supervisory tasks shall not perform other labor type duties unless the position is designated in the contract as a “Working Superintendent.”

e. The contractor shall permit only designated employees who are qualified by training or experience to operate equipment and machinery.

Note: A qualified operator is one knowledgeable of the equipment’s/machine’s operations, operations manual, limitations, restrictions, and safety requirements.

f. The site supervisor shall develop means of communication to disseminate information throughout the worksite (e.g., handheld radios, bulletin boards).

g. The site supervisor shall have a means of communication to contact emergency services at all times.

h. Emergency numbers shall be posted at the worksite in a location where all employees have access.

i. Personnel shall not use cell phones/texting devices while operating equipment (to include tools, machinery, and heavy equipment) or driving vehicles (hands free only in vehicles).

j. Necessary business calls or replying to pages or telephone calls shall be accomplished only from a safe location (designated break area or area free from hazards) while at the jobsite.

k. The contractor shall implement policies to encourage employees to submit suggestions or report issues regarding site and facility safety and health to the project assigned safety specialist or by calling the Center Safety Office at (321) 867-SAFE (7233).

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l. All contractors shall instruct employees that safety suggestions, violations, or issues can be reported anonymously to their employer or the Center Safety Office without fear of retaliation or retribution.

m. Contractor employees who are performing work in or transitioning through a construction site controlled by another contractor shall comply with the safety and health requirements of that worksite.

n. Contractor employees working in the vicinity of or transitioning through an area where KSC operations are in progress shall comply with the safety and health requirements and direction of the NASA controlling authority of the area.

Note: Workers should be alert to walking surface conditions and immediately inform the appropriate personnel when a hazard is observed.

2.7 Controlled Areas

Posted or controlled areas shall not be entered, nor will the integrity of any installed protective system (e.g., guardrails, safety signs, warning lights) be rendered inoperable, without proper written approval from the CO and agreement by the facility manager and the Center Safety Office.

2.8 Drinking Water

a. External Reference: 29 CFR 1926.51 provides OSHA regulations concerning Drinking Water.

2.9 Evacuation (Facility or Area)

a. The contractor shall assign a point-of-contact (POC) for work conducted inside a facility prior to starting work.

b. The contractor shall obtain a copy of the facility emergency evacuation procedures from the facility manager, COR, or NASA Safety representative.

c. The POC shall ensure all contractor employees (including subcontractors) are briefed on evacuation and marshalling areas the first day of work.

d. Should evacuation of any area be necessary for reasons other than tornadoes, contractor employees shall follow the facility evacuation procedures and meet the POC at the marshalling area or at least 200 feet from the hazard.

e. The POC shall account for all employees and report the head count to the on-scene commander as soon as possible.

f. POCs shall notify the on-scene commander immediately if any employee is not accounted for.

g. Contractor Employees shall not return to work inside or within 200 feet of the facility until the on-scene commander gives the “ALL CLEAR.”

2.10 First Aid and Medical

a. The contractor shall make provisions for prompt medical attention in case of employee injury prior to starting work.

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Note 1: Personnel should report an emergency by dialing 911, (321) 867-7911 (cell phone on KSC) or (321) 853-0911 (cell phone on CCAFS).

Note 2: For non-emergency, walk-in medical care, personnel should report to the KSC Occupational Health Facility (OHF) located at the corner of 2nd St. SE and C Ave. SE during normal office hours (0700 – 1600 hrs.). After hours or on weekends, call (321) 867-7911 (the KSC 911 Number). Emergency Medical Services (EMS) personnel will evaluate for first aid or transport to nearest medical facility.

b. All emergency contact telephone numbers shall be posted at the job site in an area accessible and conspicuous to all personnel.

c. Contractor Site supervisors shall:

(1) Ensure employees are aware of their responsibility to report any injury to their supervisor immediately.

(2) Follow the requirements for Accident/Incident (Mishap/Close Call) Reporting.

d. First Aid Program

(1) The contractor’s first aid program shall be designed to reflect the known and anticipated risks of the specific work environment.

(2) The contractor shall have a person(s) adequately trained to render first aid.

(3) The person trained in first aid shall be present at the worksite any time work is being performed.

(4) First aid supplies shall be readily available and in sufficient quantities at the job site.

2.11 Hazard Communications

a. External Reference: 29 CFR 1926.59 provides OSHA regulations concerning Hazard Communications.

b. The SSSP shall describe the contractor’s approach to providing training to workers (including subcontractors) regarding the details of the hazard communication program, the labeling system used at the worksite, and the location of and access to Safety Data Sheets (SDS).

Note: OSHA requires that if employees receive job instructions in a language other than English, then the training and information to be conveyed under the Hazard Communications standard will also need to be conducted in the applicable foreign language.

c. The contractor shall ensure that each container of hazardous materials or chemicals and any secondary container (e.g., bottle, tank, vessel) in the workplace is properly labeled [i.e., Hazardous Materials Identification Sheet (HMIS)], tagged, or marked with the appropriate hazard warnings.

Note: Labeling and SDSs provide employees with the specific information regarding the physical and health hazards of the hazardous chemical.

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d. The contractor shall ensure the labels or other forms of warning are legible, in English, and prominently displayed on the container or readily available in the work area throughout each work shift.

e. The contractor shall not remove or deface existing labels on incoming hazardous material and chemical containers unless the container is immediately relabeled with the required information.

f. The contractor shall submit to the CO a hard copy of every SDS for any potentially hazardous material or chemical brought on-site for use on this contract.

g. Prior to the time of delivery of the materials and chemicals to the site, the contractor shall provide to the CO a complete and accurate list accompanied by the applicable SDS of all materials and chemicals listed on the Consolidated List of Chemicals Subject to the Emergency Planning and Community Right-To-Know Act (EPCRA) and Section 112(r) of the Clean Air Act that are stored on-site or used in the execution of this contract, regardless of the quantity.

h. The list accompanied by the applicable SDS of all materials and chemicals listed on the Consolidated List of Chemicals Subject to the Emergency Planning and Community Right-To- Know Act (EPCRA) and Section 112(r) of the Clean Air Act stored on-site or used in the execution of this contract, regardless of the quantity, shall be updated and resubmitted to the CO on a monthly basis.

i. All inventory reporting shall be completed on the Chemical Inventory for Construction Projects at Kennedy Space Center, KSC Form 8-313NS.

j. Appropriate labels and SDS shall be provided for all chemical shipments.

2.12 Heat Stress

a. If applicable, the contractor’s SSSP shall address how to protect employees from heat stress, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke.

Note: Heat advisory warnings are issued through the KSC Duty Office in the same manner as other weather watches and warnings.

b. The contractor shall ensure employees are trained on the signs and symptoms of heat stress injuries and appropriate actions to take in the case of a heat stress injury.

c. The site supervisor shall ensure all contractor employees on site take breaks as necessary to prevent heat-related illnesses.

2.13 Housekeeping

a. External Reference: 29 CFR 1926.25 provides OSHA regulations concerning Housekeeping.

b. Good housekeeping practices shall be observed at all times.

c. Only approved, marked containers shall be used for disposal of wastes in accordance with applicable regulations.

d. The work area will be maintained in a manner that minimizes hazards and allows employees to safely work. Routine clean-up of the jobsite shall be done daily at the end of each shift.

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e. During the course of construction, all protruding reinforcing steel onto and into which employees could fall shall be guarded to eliminate the hazard of impalement.

f. Combustible scrap and debris shall be removed from work areas at least daily during the course of construction.

g. At the completion of construction, the contractor shall clean up the construction area of all excess construction debris and return to grade level all above surface protrusions which are not permanent fixtures.

2.14 Inspections (Contractor Worksite)

a. The contractor shall perform a daily inspection of the job site, materials, and equipment to identify existing or potential hazards.

b. The inspection shall be accomplished by a competent person (General) (see definition in Appendix A) designated by the contractor.

c. The contractor shall document the completion of the worksite inspection at least weekly.

2.15 Inspections (KSC Safety Representatives)

The job site shall be subject to inspection by KSC Safety and Health personnel at any time.

KSC construction safety specialists perform site visits of all NASA/KSC Construction project sites.

Note: KSC construction safety specialists document site inspections and safety and health violations/noncompliances in the construction safety database. The contractor’s site supervisor works with the KSC construction safety specialists, the COR, or CO (depending on severity) to implement corrective action(s). For serious, willful, or repeat findings, a Notice of Safety Violation (NOSV) may be issued. The NOSV requires a formal response from the contractor.

2.16 Job Hazard Analysis (JHA)

The JHA is a technique that focuses on job tasks as a way to identify and mitigate hazards before they result in injury to personnel or damage to property. The JHA process focuses on the relationship between the worker, the task, the tools, and the work environment. The goal is to identify all uncontrolled hazards, then take the steps/actions to eliminate or reduce the hazards to an acceptable risk level. The terms “Job Hazard Analysis (JHA),” “Job Safety Analysis (JSA),” and Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA),” are synonymous.

a. Prior to the start of work, the Prime Contractor Site Supervisor shall verify that each job hazard analysis is complete and effectively eliminates or mitigates known job hazards.

b. A copy of all JHAs for the work being performed shall be available at the job site for NASA contracts Management and Safety review.

c. A signature page with signatures of all employees performing the applicable work acknowledging that they have reviewed the JHA and will adhere to all stipulated hazard mitigations shall be maintained with the corresponding JHA.

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Note: JHAs are living documents and should be reviewed, updated, and discussed with employees when changes occur in work tasks, alternate equipment is being used, or when alternate methods of performing the task are being considered, such as using aerial lifts in place of scaffolding.

d. The JHA shall include the following elements:

(1) Task (Activity) Description: Specify the work to be performed such as operating machinery, equipment, and powered hand tools.

(2) Hazard Description: Using the listed tasks, identify the hazards from the work to be performed (e.g., flying debris, dust, wood chips, or metal shaving getting into the eyes).

(3) Hazard Controls: The preventative measures taken to eliminate or mitigate the hazard to an acceptable risk level [e.g., know and utilize the manufacturer’s operating, maintenance, and safety procedures and use personal protective equipment (PPE) as required].

e. Reference section 3.5, Electrical Safety, for additional requirements regarding JHAs for energized electrical work.

2.17 Maximum Work Hour Policy

Requirements for the Maximum Work Hour Policy are in KNPR 8715.3-1, Kennedy Safety Procedural Requirements, Volume 1: Safety Procedural Requirements for Civil Servants/NASA Contractors.

2.18 Pre-task Meetings

a.