Section01016 SafetyDuringConst.doc

Solicitation No. AG-95CV-S-09-0020 Recovery – Replace or Repair/Resurface Roofs, Main Bldg

(N.Wing), WAB, & Service Bldg, WRRC, Albany, CA

SECTION 01016 – SAFETY DURING CONSTRUCTION

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1

SUMMARY

A.

This Section provides specific additional information to augment the general requirements of the Contract regarding safety during construction of the Work under this Contract defined by the General and Supplementary Conditions.

B.

Refer to Section 01105, Special Conditions, for information relating to this Section.

1.2

RESPONSIBILITY FOR SAFETY

A.

The Contractor shall perform all work in compliance with all applicable safety requirements for the duration of the Contract and is solely responsible for conditions at the job site, including safety of all persons and property during the Contract period. This requirement shall apply continuously and not be limited to normal working hours.

1.3

FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

A.

Safety provisions shall conform to the Federal and State Departments of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), and all other applicable Federal, State, and local laws, ordinances, codes, the requirements of this section, and any regulations that may be specified elsewhere in these Contract Documents. Where any of these are in conflict, the more stringent requirement shall apply. The Contractor's failure to thoroughly familiarize himself with the specified safety provisions shall not relieve him from compliance with the obligations or relieve him of the penalties described in these documents.

B.

It is recognized that OSHA Standard 1919:1200, "Hazard Communication Standard" does apply to the construction industry and adherence to this standard is required on this jobsite.

1.4

CONSTRUCTION SAFETY PROGRAM

A.

The Contractor shall appoint, for the duration of this Contract, a qualified supervisory employee to develop and/or supervise a Contractor's job safety program that shall effectively implement the required safety provisions. The Contractor shall submit to the Government, within 10 work days after the start of construction, four copies of the job safety program adopted and to be enforced by the Contractor during the performance of the work. The Government is not responsible for safety enforcement, precautions, and programs in connection with the construction work.

1.5

ACCIDENT REPORTS

A.

If death or serious injuries or serious damages are caused, the accident shall be reported immediately to the Contracting Officer and/or the Contracting Officer’s Representative. In addition, the Contractor shall promptly report in writing to the Government all accidents in connection with the work, giving full details, names, and statements of witnesses. This reporting requirement is in addition to all normally required reports by Federal, State, and local agencies and organizations.

B.

If a claim is made by anyone against the Contractor or any subcontractor on account of any accident, the Contractor shall promptly report the facts in writing to the Government, giving full details of the claim.

1.6

FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION

A.

Contractor shall execute all work in a fire-safe manner. Provide and maintain on the site adequate fire-fighting equipment capable of extinguishing incipient fires. Contractor shall comply with applicable Federal, State, and local fire-prevention regulations. Where these regulations do not apply, applicable parts of the National Fire Prevention Standard for Safeguarding Building Construction Operations (NFPA No. 241) shall be followed.

B.

For hot work operations, the Contractor shall obtain a burn permit from the Facilities Engineer (Tom Moreno, (510)559-5622). All hot work operations shall be under the supervision of a competent person. Permits shall be available for inspection by the Government. Fire watches shall be assigned no other duties. A permit shall not be issued until:

1. It has been determined that hot work can be safely conducted at the desired location.

2.

Combustibles have been moved away or covered by an approved tarpaulin.

3.

The atmosphere is not flammable.

4. A fire watch (with dedicated extinguisher) is posted for the duration of the work and for 60 minutes thereafter (120 minutes for torch-applied roofing operations to ensure that sparks or drops of hot metal do not start fires). All cracks or openings in roofs shall be safely covered or closed.

C.

All gas-cutting and welding equipment and operations shall be in accordance with the applicable sections of NFPA 51, "Standard for the Design and Installation of Oxygen-Fuel Gas Systems for Welding, Cutting and Allied Processes," and NFPA 51B, "Standard for Fire Prevention in Use of Cutting and Welding Processes."

D.

Smoking inside the building (including attic and roof) is strictly prohibited. Smoking is permitted outdoors, except where specifically prohibited or if within 25 feet of a doorway, operable window, vent, or outside air intake. Contractor shall designate outdoor smoking areas for use by project personnel, and provide safe receptacles for disposal of smoking materials at those locations. The Contractor is advised that combustible, volatile substances are stored and utilized at the project site, and the presence of such substances may not be readily apparently to Contractor personnel.

E.

Contractor shall remove accumulations of combustible waste material, dust, and debris from the job site and its immediate vicinity at the end of each work shift or more frequently as necessary for safe operations. Rubbish shall not be burned. Materials susceptible to spontaneous ignition, such as oily rags, shall be appropriately stored.

F.

Temporary lights shall be equipped with guards to prevent accidental contact with the bulb. Temporary lighting fixtures that operate at temperatures capable of igniting ordinary combustibles shall be fastened securely so they will not come in contact with combustible materials. Temporary lights shall be equipped with heavy-duty electrical cords with connections and insulation maintained in safe condition. Temporary lights shall not be suspended by their electrical cords. Splices shall have insulation equivalent to that of the cable. Temporary wiring shall be removed immediately upon the completion of the construction or purpose for which the wiring was installed.

G.

There shall be a readily available means to notify the fire department of a fire or injury; generally, an existing fire alarm pull box within or in the immediate vicinity of the job site. The Contractor shall immediately notify the fire department in the event of a fire.

H.

At least one stairway in usable condition shall be provided at all times.

I.

Contractor shall provide and maintain at all times first aid equipment.

J.

The Contractor shall develop a written fire prevention, fire suppression, and emergency evacuation plan. The Government shall be provided a copy of the plan. The Contractor shall ensure that all personnel are trained in emergency and evacuation procedures.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

Not used.

PART 3 EXECUTION

Not used.

END OF SECTION 01016

SAFETY DURING CONSTRUCTION

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