Attachment 4 - Section 01352 Governmental Safety Requirements.pdf

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SECTION 01352 - GOVERNMENTAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

1. GENERAL

Requirements in this specification are mandatory as applicable to the individual installation project and as required by the Federal Regulations stated herein.

1.1 REFERENCES

The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications are referred to within the text by the basic designation only.

AMERICAN SOCIETY OF SAFETY ENGINEERS (ASSE/SAFE)

ASSE/SAFE A10.32 Fall Protection ASSE/SAFE A10.34 Protection of the Public on or Adjacent to

Construction Sites ASSE/SAFE Z359.1 Safety Requirements for Personal Fall Arrest

Systems, Subsystems and Components

FORT DETRICK REGULATIONS

FD REG 385-10 The Fort Detrick Safety Program

NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION (NFPA)

NFPA 10 Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers NFPA 241 Safeguarding Construction, Alteration, and

Demolition Operations NFPA 51B Fire Prevention During Welding, Cutting, and Other

Hot Work NFPA 70 National Electrical Code NFPA 70E Electrical Safety in the Workplace

U.S. ARMY REGULATIONS

AR 385-10 The Army Safety Program

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS (USACE)

EM 385-1-1 Safety -- Safety and Health Requirements

U.S. NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION (NARA)

10 CFR 20 Standards for Protection Against Radiation 29 CFR 1910 Occupational Safety and Health Standards 29 CFR 1926 Safety and Health Regulations for Construction 29 CFR 1926.500 Fall Protection

1.2 SUBMITTALS

Government approval is required for submittals with a "G" designation; submittals not having a "G" designation are for information only. When used, a designation following the "G" designation identifies the office that will review the submittal for the Government.

Government acceptance is required for submittals with a "G, A" designation.

SD-01 Preinstallation Submittals Accident Prevention Plan (APP); G, A Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA); G, A

SD-06 Test Reports Reports

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Submit reports as their incidence occurs, in accordance with the requirements of the paragraph entitled, "Reports."

Accident Reports Monthly Exposure Reports

SD-07 Certificates Hot work permit License Certificates

1.3 DEFINITIONS

A. High Visibility Accident. Any mishap which may generate publicity and/or high visibility.

B. Medical Treatment. Treatment administered by a physician or by registered professional personnel under the standing orders of a physician. Medical treatment does not include first aid treatment even through provided by a physician or registered personnel.

C. Recordable Injuries or Illnesses. Any work-related injury or illness that results in:

1. Death, regardless of the time between the injury and death, or the length of the illness;

2. Days away from work (any time lost after day of injury/illness onset);

3. Restricted work;

4. Transfer to another job;

5. Medical treatment beyond first aid;

6. Loss of consciousness; or

7. A significant injury or illness diagnosed by a physician or other licensed health care professional, even if it did not result in (1) through (6) above.

D. "USACE" property and equipment specified in USACE EM 385-1-1 should be interpreted as Government property and equipment.

1.4 REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

In addition to the detailed requirements included in the provisions of this contract, comply with AR 385-10 (Sections 4-3, 4-4), USACE EM 385-1-1, Federal OSHA regulations and Maryland Occupational Health and Safety regulations and Fort Detrick requirements (FD REG 385-10). Submit matters of interpretation of standards to the appropriate administrative agency 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.

1.5 SITE QUALIFICATIONS, DUTIES AND MEETINGS

A. Personnel Qualifications

1. Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO)

a. Provide a site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) at the work site at all times to perform safety and occupational health management, surveillance, inspections, and safety enforcement for the Contractor. Meet the following requirements within the SSHO:

b. A minimum of 5 years safety work on similar projects.

• 30-hour OSHA construction safety class or equivalent within the last 5 years.

• An average of at least 24 hours of formal safety training each year for the past 5 years.

• Competent person training as needed.

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B. Personnel Duties

1. Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO)

2. CONDUCT DAILY SAFETY AND HEALTH INSPECTIONS AND MAINTAIN A

WRITTEN LOG WHICH INCLUDES AREA/OPERATION INSPECTED, DATE

OF INSPECTION, IDENTIFIED HAZARDS, RECOMMENDED CORRECTIVE

ACTIONS, ESTIMATED AND ACTUAL DATES OF CORRECTIONS. ATTACH

SAFETY INSPECTION LOGS TO THE CONTRACTORS' DAILY

[PRODUCTION][QUALITY CONTROL] REPORT.

a. Conduct mishap investigations and complete required reports. Maintain the OSHA Form 300 and Daily Production reports for prime and sub-contractors.

b. Maintain applicable safety reference material on the job site.

c. Attend the pre-installation conference, pre-work meetings including preparatory inspection meeting, and periodic in-progress meetings.

d. Implement and enforce accepted APPS and AHAs.

e. Maintain a safety and health deficiency tracking system that monitors outstanding deficiencies until resolution. Post a list of unresolved safety and health deficiencies on the safety bulletin board.

f. Ensure sub-contractor compliance with safety and health requirements.

Failure to perform the above duties will result in dismissal of the superintendent and/or SSHO, and a project work stoppage. The project work stoppage will remain in effect pending approval of a suitable replacement.

B. Meetings

1. Preinstallation Conference

a. Contractor representatives who have a responsibility or significant role in accident prevention on the project shall attend the preinstallation conference.

This includes the project superintendent, site safety and health officer, quality control supervisor, or any other assigned safety and health professionals who participated in the development of the APP (including the Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs) and special plans, program and procedures associated with it).

b. Discuss the details of the submitted APP to include incorporated plans, programs, procedures and a listing of anticipated AHAs that will be developed and implemented during the performance of the contract. This list of proposed AHAs will be reviewed at the conference and an agreement will be reached between the Contractor and the Contracting Officer's representative as to which phases will require an analysis. In addition, establish a schedule for the preparation, submittal, review, and acceptance of AHAs to preclude project delays.

c. Deficiencies in the submitted APP will be brought to the attention of the Contractor at the preinstallation conference, and the Contractor shall revise the plan to correct deficiencies and re-submit it for acceptance. Do not begin work until there is an accepted APP.

d. The functions of a Preinstallation conference may take place at the Post-Award Kickoff meeting.

2. Safety Meetings

a. Conduct and document meetings as required by EM 385-1-1. Attach minutes

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showing contract title, signatures of attendees and a list of topics discussed to the Contractors' daily production report.

2.2 ACCIDENT PREVENTION PLAN (APP)

A. Use a qualified person to prepare the written site-specific APP. Prepare the APP in accordance with the format and requirements of USACE EM 385-1-1 and as supplemented herein. Cover all paragraph and subparagraph elements in USACE EM 385-1-1, Appendix A, "Minimum Basic Outline for Accident Prevention Plan". Specific requirements for some of the APP elements are described below. The APP shall be job-specific and address any unusual or unique aspects of the project or activity for which it is written. The APP shall interface with the Contractor's overall safety and health program. Include any portions of the Contractor's overall safety and health program referenced in the APP in the applicable APP element and made site-specific. The Government considers the Prime Contractor to be the "controlling authority" for all work site safety and health of the subcontractors.

Contractors are responsible for informing their subcontractors of the safety provisions under the terms of the contract and the penalties for noncompliance, coordinating the work to prevent one craft from interfering with or creating hazardous working conditions for other crafts, and inspecting subcontractor operations to ensure that accident prevention responsibilities are being carried out. The APP shall be signed by the person and firm (senior person) preparing the APP, the Contractor, the on-site superintendent, the designated site safety and health officer and any designated CSP and/or CIH.

B. Submit the APP to the Contracting Officer 30 calendar days prior to the date of the preinstallation conference for acceptance. Work cannot proceed without an accepted APP.

C. Once accepted by the Contracting Officer, the APP and attachments will be enforced as part of the contract. Disregarding the provisions of this contract or the accepted APP will be cause for stopping of work, at the discretion of the Contracting Officer, until the matter has been rectified.

D. Once work begins, changes to the accepted APP shall be made with the knowledge and concurrence of the Contracting Officer, project superintendent, SSHO and quality control manager. Should any hazard become evident, stop work in the area, secure the area, and develop a plan to remove the hazard. Notify the Contracting Officer within 24 hours of discovery. Eliminate/remove the hazard. In the interim, take all necessary action to restore and maintain safe working conditions in order to safeguard onsite personnel, visitors, the public (as defined by ASSE/SAFE A10.34,) and the environment.

E. Copies of the accepted plan will be maintained at the Contracting Officer's office and at the job site. Continuously review and amend the APP, as necessary, throughout the life of the contract. Incorporate unusual or high-hazard activities not identified in the original APP as they are discovered.

F. EM 385-1-1 Contents

1. In addition to the requirements outlines in Appendix A of USACE EM 385-1-1, the following is required:

a. Names and qualifications (resumes including education, training, experience and certifications) of all site safety and health personnel designated to perform work on this project to include the designated site safety and health officer and other competent and qualified personnel to be used. Specify the duties of each position.

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2.3 ACTIVITY HAZARD ANALYSIS (AHA)

A. The Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA) format shall be in accordance with USACE EM 385-

1-1. Submit the AHA for review at least 30 calendar days prior to the start of each phase of work. Format subsequent AHAs as amendments to the APP. The analysis should be used during daily inspections to ensure the implementation and effectiveness of the activity's safety and health controls.

B. The AHA list will be reviewed periodically (at least once every 60 days) at the Contractor supervisory safety meeting and updated as necessary when procedures, scheduling, or hazards change.

C. Develop the activity hazard analyses using the project schedule as the basis for the activities performed. Any activities listed on the project schedule will require an AHA. The AHAs will be developed by the contractor, supplier or subcontractor and provided to the prime contractor for submittal to the Contracting Officer.

2.4 DISPLAY OF SAFETY INFORMATION

A. Within 10 calendar days after commencement of work, erect a safety bulletin board at the job site. Include and maintain information on safety bulletin board as required by EM 385- 1-1, section 01.A.06. Additional items required to be posted include:

1. Hot work permit

2.5 SMALL PROJECTS

A. The contractor shall have a safety binder at the installation site available at all times for inspection by workers and Government safety personnel. The binder shall have contain the same information normally displayed on a safety bulletin board and be maintained as required by EM 385-1-1.

2.6 SITE SAFETY REFERENCE MATERIALS

A. Maintain safety-related references applicable to the project, including those listed in the article "References." Maintain applicable equipment manufacturer's manuals.

2.7 EMERGENCY MEDICAL TREATMENT

A. Contractors will arrange for their own emergency medical treatment. Government has no responsibility to provide emergency medical treatment. Contractors shall include local EMS response numbers (9-1-1) and local medical treatment facilities as part of the documentation in the APP.

2.8 REPORTS

A. Accident Reports

1. Conduct an accident investigation for recordable injuries and illnesses, and property damage accidents resulting in at least $2,000 in damages, to establish the root cause(s) of the accident, complete the Navy Contractor Significant Incident Report (CSIR) form USACE Accident Report Form 3394 and provide the report to the Contracting Officer within 5 calendar day(s) of the accident. The Contracting Officer will provide copies of any required or special forms.

B. Accident Notification

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1. Notify the Contracting Officer as soon as practical, but not later than four hours, after any accident meeting the definition of Recordable Injuries or Illnesses or High Visibility Accidents, property damage equal to or greater than $2,000, or any weight handling equipment accident in accordance with NASA NPG 8621.1. 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 equipment used, PPE used, etc.).

Preserve the conditions and evidence on the accident site until the Government investigation team arrives on-site and Government investigation is conducted.

C. Monthly Exposure Reports

1. Monthly exposure reporting to the Contracting Officer is required to be attached to the monthly billing request. This report is a compilation of employee-hours worked each month for all site workers, both prime and subcontractor. The Contracting Officer will provide copies of any special forms.

2.9 HOT WORK

A. Submit and obtain a written permit prior to performing "Hot Work" (welding, cutting, etc.)

or operating other flame-producing/spark producing devices, from the Fort Detrick Fire Department. CONTRACTORS ARE REQUIRED TO MEET ALL CRITERIA BEFORE A PERMIT IS ISSUED. The Contractor will provide at least two (2) twenty (20) pound 4A:20 BC rated extinguishers for normal "Hot Work". All extinguishers shall be current inspection tagged, approved safety pin and tamper resistant seal. It is also mandatory to have a designated FIRE WATCH for any "Hot Work" done at this activity. The Fire Watch shall be trained in accordance with NFPA 51B and remain on-site for a minimum of 30 minutes after completion of the task or as specified on the hot work permit.

B. When starting work in the facility, require personnel to familiarize themselves with the location of the nearest fire alarm boxes and place in memory the emergency phone number.

ANY FIRE, NO MATTER HOW SMALL, SHALL BE REPORTED TO THE

RESPONSIBLE FORT DETRICK FIRE DEPARTMENT IMMEDIATELY.

2.10 FACILITY OCCUPANCY CLOSURE

A. Streets, walks, and other facilities occupied and used by the Government shall not be closed or obstructed without written permission from the Contracting Officer.

2.11 HIGH NOISE LEVEL PROTECTION

A. Operations performed by the Contractor that involve the use of equipment with output of high noise levels (jackhammers, air compressors, and explosive device activated tools) shall be scheduled for after duty working hours. Use of any such equipment shall be approved in writing by the Contracting Officer prior to commencement of work.

2.12 SEVERE STORM PLAN

A. In the event of a severe storm warning, the Contractor must:

1. Secure outside equipment and materials and place materials that could be damaged in protected areas.

2. Check surrounding area, including roof, for loose material, equipment, debris, and

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other objects that could be blown away or against existing facilities.

3. Ensure that temporary erosion controls are adequate.

3. PRODUCTS (NOT USED)

4. EXECUTION

4.1 INSTALLATION AND/OR OTHER WORK

A. Comply with USACE EM 385-1-1, NFPA 241, the APP, the AHA, Federal and State OSHA regulations, and other related submittals and Fort Detrick fire and safety regulations. The most stringent standard prevails.

B. Hazardous Material Use

1. Each hazardous material must receive approval prior to being brought onto the job site or prior to any other use in connection with this contract. Allow a minimum of 21 working days for processing of the request for use of a hazardous material.

C. Unforeseen Hazardous Material

1. The design should have identified materials such as PCB, lead paint, and friable and non-friable asbestos. If additional material, not indicated, that may be hazardous to human health upon disturbance during installation operations is encountered, stop that portion of work and notify the Contracting Officer immediately. Within 21 calendar days the Government will determine if the material is hazardous. If material is not hazardous or poses no danger, the Government will direct the Contractor to proceed without change. If material is hazardous and handling of the material is necessary to accomplish the work, the Government will issue a modification pursuant to "FAR 52.243-4, Changes" and "FAR 52.236-2, Differing Site Conditions."

4.2 PRE-OUTAGE COORDINATION MEETING

A. Contractors are required to apply for utility outages at least (21) days in advance for containment labs and (14) days in advance for standard labs. As a minimum, the request should include the location of the outage, utilities being affected, duration of outage and any necessary sketches. Special requirements for electrical outage requests are contained elsewhere in this specification section. Once approved, and prior to beginning work on the utility system requiring shut down, attend a pre-outage coordination meeting with the Contracting Officer and the Installation representative to review the scope of work and the lock-out/tag-out procedures for worker protection. No work will be performed on energized electrical circuits unless proof is provided that no other means exist.

4.3 SAFETY LOCKOUT/TAGOUT PROCEDURES

A. Contractor shall ensure that each employee is familiar with and complies with these procedures and 29 CFR 1910.147.

B. Contracting Officer's Representative will, at the Contractor's request, apply lockout/tagout tags and take other actions that, because of experience and knowledge, are known to be necessary to make the particular equipment safe to work on.

C. No person, regardless of position or authority, shall operate any switch, valve, or equipment that has an official lockout/tagout tag attached to it, nor shall such tag be removed except as provided in this section.

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D. No person shall work on any equipment that requires a lockout/tagout tag unless he, his immediate supervisor, project leader, or a subordinate has in his possession the stubs of the required lockout/tagout tags.

E. When work is to be performed on electrical circuits, only qualified personnel shall perform work on electrical circuits.

F. A supervisor who is required to enter an area protected by a lockout/tagout tag will be considered a member of the protected group provided he notifies the holder of the tag stub each time he enters and departs from the protected area.

G. Identification markings on building light and power distribution circuits shall not be relied on for established safe work conditions.

H. Before clearance will be given on any equipment other than electrical (generally referred to as mechanical apparatus), the apparatus, valves, or systems shall be secured in a passive condition with the appropriate vents, pins, and locks.

I. Pressurized or vacuum systems shall be vented to relieve differential pressure completely.

J. Vent valves shall be tagged open during the course of the work.

K. Where dangerous gas or fluid systems are involved, or in areas where the environment may be oxygen deficient, system or areas shall be purged, ventilated, or otherwise made safe prior to entry.

L. Tag Placement

1. Lockout/tagout tags shall be completed in accordance with the regulations printed on the back thereof and attached to any device which, if operated, could cause an unsafe condition to exist.

2. If more than one group is to work on any circuit or equipment, the employee in charge of each group shall have a separate set of lockout/tagout tags completed and properly attached.

3. When it is required that certain equipment be tagged, the Government will review the characteristics of the various systems involved that affect the safety of the operations and the work to be done; take the necessary actions, including voltage and pressure checks, grounding, and venting, to make the system and equipment safe to work on;

and apply such lockout/tagout tags to those switches, valves, vents, or other mechanical devices needed to preserve the safety provided. This operation is referred to as "Providing Safety Clearance."

M. Tag Removal

1. When any individual or group has completed its part of the work and is clear of the circuits or equipment, the supervisor, project leader, or individual for whom the equipment was tagged shall turn in his signed lockout/tagout tag stub to the Contracting Officer. That group's or individual's lockout/tagout tags on equipment may then be removed on authorization by the Contracting Officer.

4.4 EQUIPMENT

A. Material Handling Equipment

1. Material handling equipment such as forklifts shall not be modified with work platform attachments for supporting employees unless specifically delineated in the manufacturer's printed operating instructions.

2. The use of hooks on equipment for lifting of material must be in accordance with manufacturer's printed instructions.

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3. Operators of forklifts or power industrial trucks shall be licensed in accordance with

OSHA.

4.5 ELECTRICAL

A. Conduct of Electrical Work

1. Positive cable identification must be made prior to submitting any outage request for electrical systems. Arrangements are to be coordinated with the Contracting Officer and Station Utilities for identification. The Contracting Officer will not accept an outage request until the Contractor satisfactorily documents that the circuits have been clearly identified. Plan so that work near energized parts is minimized to the fullest extent possible. Use of electrical outages clear of any energized electrical sources is the preferred method. When work requires Contractor to work near energized circuits as defined by the NFPA 70, high voltage personnel must use personal protective equipment that includes, as a minimum, electrical hard hat, safety shoes, insulating gloves with leather protective sleeves, fire retarding shirts, coveralls, face shields, and safety glasses. In addition, provide electrical arc flash protection for personnel as required by NFPA 70E. Insulating blankets, hearing protection, and switching suits may also be required, depending on the specific job and as delineated in the Contractor's AHA.

B. Portable Extension Cords

1. Size portable extension cords in accordance with manufacturer ratings for the tool to be powered and protected from damage. Immediately removed from service all damaged extension cords. Portable extension cords shall meet the requirements of

NFPA 70.

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D. "USACE" property and equipment specified in USACE EM 385-1-1 should be interpreted as Government property and equipment.