Attachment 3 - Safety Requirements.pdf

ATTACHMENT 3: SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

1. The contractor shall maintain a safe and healthful working condition for all personnel and must ensure conformance with standards developed under United States Public Law 91- 596, the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) of 1970, and State Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) standards, and American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards. If a conflict occurs, the contractor shall apply the more stringent standards. The contractor shall ensure that the 50th Space Wing/Safety Office (50 SW/SE) is notified of any mishaps within one (1) hour. Phone numbers for reporting mishaps to 50 SW/SE: (719) 567-7233. If 50 SW/SE does not answer during duty hours, call the 50 SW Command Post to report a mishap at (719) 567- 2181. The contractor shall allow the 50 SW/SE to monitor all operations to ensure the safety of Government property and Air Force personnel. The contractor shall follow Air Force traffic regulations according to AFI 91-207 Para 3.4 -- The US Air Force Traffic Safety Program.

2. Mishap Reporting: Report all mishaps involving any person sustaining injury or illness resulting from contractor operations and all mishaps involving Government property or equipment damaged by the contractor to 50 SW/SE, the end-user and the CO no later than the end of the next duty day. If the mishap includes damage to Government property or equipment, the report and subsequent investigation is governed by 50

SW/SE.

2.1 Mishap Investigation: The Government has the authority to conduct investigations of mishaps in Government facilities managed by contractors or to participate in the contractor’s investigation of contractor mishaps. The contractor shall participate in and cooperate with, Government mishap investigations as requested.

2.2 Follow provisions of AFFARS Clause 5352.223-9001 as required by AFI 91-202, The US Air Force Mishap Prevention Program:

2.2.1 In performing work under this contract on a Government installation, the contractor shall:

2.2.1.1 Take all reasonable steps and precautions to prevent accidents and preserve the health and safety of contractor and Government personnel performing or in any way coming in contact with the performance of this contract; and

2.2.1.2 Take such additional immediate precautions as the contracting officer may reasonably require for health and safety purposes.

2.2.2 The CO may, by written order, direct Air Force Occupational Safety and Health (AFOSH) Standards and/or health/safety standards as may be required in the performance of this contract and any adjustments resulting from such direction will be in accordance with the Changes clause of this contract.

2.2.3 Any violation of these health and safety rules and requirements, unless promptly corrected as directed by the CO, shall be grounds for termination of this contract in accordance with the Default clause of this contract.

2.2.4 Specifically, the contractor shall:

2.2.4.1 Maintain a safe and healthful working condition for all Contractor personnel and must ensure conformance with standards developed under US Public Law 91-596, the OSHA of 1970, and State Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Standards, American National Standards Institute (ANSI), and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards. If a conflict occurs, the contractor shall apply the more stringent standard.

Allow the Base Safety Office to monitor all operations to ensure the safety of Government property. Follow Air Force traffic regulations.

2.2.4.2 Provide a Safety Plan for their employees not later than twenty (20) calendar days after contract award. The Contractor shall provide a preliminary draft. The contractor has ten (10) calendar days, after receipt of Government comments, to prepare and deliver final plan to the COR.

The Contractor shall provide an updated copy as changes and updates occur.

2.2.4.3 Report all lost time mishaps involving any person sustaining injury or illness resulting from contractor operations and all mishaps involving Government property or equipment damaged by the contractor to the Base Safety Office and CO no later than the end of the next duty day. If the mishap includes damage to Government property or equipment, the report and subsequent investigation is governed by the Base Safety Office.

2.2.4.4 Be responsible for resolving all regulatory citations, request for delays, and variances and exemptions to OSHA. The contractor is solely liable for fines, penalties, or other liabilities resulting from the contractor’s failure to comply with these standards. Reimburse the Air Force for any damage to Air Force property determined by the CO to be in the contractor’s fault.

2.2.4.5 Inform the Base Safety Office of any identified safety hazards which expose personnel to possible injury, illness, or any possible damage to Government equipment or property.

3. Mishaps Investigation: The Government has the authority to conduct investigations of mishaps in Government facilities managed by contractors or to participate in the contractor’s investigation of contractor mishaps. The contractor shall participate in, and cooperate with, Government mishap investigations as requested.

4. Safety Inspections: The Government may conduct facility inspections in Government facilities that are occupied by the contractor. Within the 50 states and US territories, Air Force contractors operating Air Force facilities located on or off Air Force installations, are subject to enforcement authority by Federal and State safety and health organizations.

Authorized safety and health officials from states without OSHA approved occupational safety and health plans may be subject to the exceptions contained here, also exercise jurisdiction over contractors operations.

ATTACHMENT 3: SAFETY REQUIREMENTS