The Contractor’s Handbook

Working Successfully at

The Auraria Higher Education Center

1st Edition 08.31. 2016

Revision 1 - 01.03.2018

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TABLE OF

CONTENTS

1 ABATEMENT 7

2 ACCIDENT REPORTING 8

3 AFTER HOURS WORK 9

4 AHEC STANDARD WORK HOURS 9

5 ALCOHOL, DRUGS, AND OTHER

PROHIBITED ARTICLES 9

6 CHANGES 10

7 CHEMICAL SPILLS 12

8 CLEANLINESS OF PROJECT

AREAS 13

9 COMMENCEMENT AND SPECIAL

EVENTS REQUIREMENTS 15

10 CONDUCT AND APPEARANCE 16

11 CONFINED SPACE ENTRY

REQUIREMENTS 17

12 CONSTRUCTION PLANS AND

SPECIFICATIONS 18

13 CONSTRUCTION PROJECT ISSUES18

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14 CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES

15 CONTRACTOR SAFE WORK

PRACTICES 22

16 CONTRACTOR TRAINING AND

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS 22

17 CORING AND SAW CUTTING

SCANS 24

18 ELEVATORS 25

19 ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH

SERVICES 25

20 EQUIPMENT ADD-UPDATE-

RETIRE FORM 26

21 EROSION CONTROL MEASURES

(EXTERIOR PROJECTS) 28

22 FIRE ALARMS 29

23 FIRE ALARM SYSTEM

ACCEPTANCE 30

24 FIRE SPRINKLERS 31

25 FLUORESCENT LIGHT BULB

REMOVAL 32

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26 HAZARD NOTICE 33

27 HOT WORK PERMITS 33

28 IDENTIFICATION AND BADGING

OF WORKERS 34

29 INSPECTIONS AND TESTING 35

30 JOB SITE BINDER 35

31 LOCKS AND KEYS 36

32 LOCK OUT TAG OUT 38

33 OBSERVATIONS 39

34 OUTAGES 40

35 PARKING 40

36 PATH OF EGRESS & TRAFFIC

CONTROL 42

37 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE

EQUIPMENT (PPE)

REQUIREMENTS 44

38 PRESSURE TESTING 45

39 PRESSURE WASHING 46

40 PROJECT & SAFETY SIGNAGE 47

41 ROOF SAFETY 48

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42 SAFETY DATA SHEETS 49

43 SAFETY OBSERVATIONS &

INSPECTIONS 49

44 SANITARY FACILITIES 51

45 SECURITY 51

46 SITE ACCESS AND CONTROL 53

47 SITE SPECIFIC HEALTH AND

SAFETY PLAN 53

48 SITE STORM WATER

REQUIREMENTS 54

49 STORAGE & USE OF PAINT AND

SEALANTS 55

50 TELECOM OR MEDIA SERVICES 56

51 TEMP. FIRE PROTECTION 57

52 UNSAFE ACTIVITIES OR

CONDITIONS 58

53 WASTE DISPOSAL 59

54 EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBERS 59

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1 ABATEMENT

AHEC will conduct a due diligence assessment of proposed work areas to determine if there are suspect hazardous materials prior to any work proceeding. The assessment and conclusions will be made available to the Contractor. The Contractor will refer to the contract documents and

Specifications and State of Colorado abatement requirements to determine abatement responsibilities. The Contractor will contact the AHEC Project Manager if there are any questions.

If the Contractor discovers an area that they believe has suspect hazardous material, the

Contractor WILL NOT disturb the area and will contact the Project Manager or

Construction Coordinator to schedule an assessment of the area by the AHEC

Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S)

Department or project Hazardous Materials

Consultant.

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The Contractor is always responsible for the proper removal and disposal of any materials identified as contaminated if abatement is in their contract scope pursuant to State and

Federal laws.

2 ACCIDENT REPORTING

In the event of any OSHA defined accident, incident, or near-miss that involves any individual, equipment, property or bystander on or near the work, the Contractor shall notify AHEC’s Project Manager immediately by Phone and follow up with email. The

Contractor will then submit an Incident

Report within 48 hours of the event.

The AHEC Project Manager may require a

Root Cause Analysis be completed and submitted by the Contractor within 10 working days after the report of Incident.

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3 AFTER HOURS WORK

Any work occurring after 6 PM and before 6

AM, Monday through Friday and anytime during weekends. (See Security

Requirements)

4 AHEC STANDARD WORK HOURS

AHEC’s normal working hours are 6 AM to 6

PM Monday through Friday.

5 ALCOHOL, DRUGS, AND OTHER

PROHIBITED ARTICLES

No marijuana, illegal drugs or alcohol will be allowed on the worksite. Employees should be encouraged to notify their supervisor of any prescription drugs that might affect judgment or physical acuity. No person shall be permitted to remain on the premises while their ability to work is so affected by alcohol, drugs (prescription or non-prescription) or other substance, so as to endanger their health, safety or that of any other person.

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The Auraria Higher Education Center prohibits the use of tobacco products except in designated smoking areas on Auraria

Higher Education Center property.

6 C H A N G E S

All proposed changes or modifications to the approved plans or specifications must be accompanied with a Request for Information request (RFI). The purpose of the RFI is to document the change and for the Contractor to obtain written approval of the change or

Contractor’s interpretation of the plans so that all parties involved are on the same page.

Contractor shall do no Work without proper drawings, specifications or instructions. RFIs that change the contract documents will be supplemented by Change Order Bulletins

(COB) or Architect Supplemental Information

(ASI).

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Changes that have cost or schedule impacts must be accompanied by Change Order

Bulletin (COB) issued by the Architect and signed off by the State Buildings Program

(SBP) Delegate, and a Change Order Proposal completed by the Contractor with Architect

SBP Delegate approval and a detailed cost estimate and or justifications for additional time and costs.

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7 CHEMICAL SPILLS

All construction personnel shall observe and follow the standard precautions for handling potentially hazardous materials as outlined on the Manufacturer's Safety Data Sheets (SDS) found in the Construction Site Binder.

In the event of a spill of environmentally damaging materials, immediate response is required. Auraria Higher Education Center

Emergency responders are available from EHS when a biological, chemical, or radioactive spill occurs. Auraria Higher Education Center responders are also available for other hazardous incidents such as possible gas leaks, indoor air quality issues, and drinking water concerns.

Notification can be accomplished by calling

EHS at (303) 556-8397 during weekdays from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. All other times, call AHEC PD at 303 556 5000 or 911 from any campus land line phone.

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Have your name, number, location, and any other pertinent information available at the time of the call. It is important to inform the AHEC PM and AHEC PD if anyone has been injured or if there has been any personal exposure to the hazardous material, which includes blood or bodily fluids.

8 CLEANLINESS OF PROJECT

AREAS

The construction site, work areas, and all premises occupied by the Contractor and his subcontractors must be kept clean, healthy, and sanitary at all times.

Work areas, passageways, and structures must be kept clear of debris and trip hazards.

Construction materials must be stored in an orderly manner. Site storage areas and walkways shall be kept free of dangerous depressions, obstructions, and debris.

Construction equipment shall be stored in an orderly manner in a pre-approved location and shall be free of oil, fuel, or coolants leaks that may adversely impact AHEC property.

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Good housekeeping on the job site is mandatory a n d all construction p e r s o n n e l must do their part to minimize dust and keep the work area safe and clean at all times. Dust partitions, HEPA vacuums, and negative air machines are to be used for dust and fume control “Walk-Off” mats or carpet mats will be required to keep dirt, and dust from being tracked into areas outside the workspace.

The Contractor must protect all areas adjacent to the construction site from excessive noise, dust, debris, trash or damage resulting from the construction work. The Contractor will be held responsible for the immediate cleanup of any adjacent areas should the work infringe into unauthorized areas of construction.

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9 COMMENCEMENT AND SPECIAL

EVENTS REQUIREMENTS

The Project Manager will discuss all special events; final exam dates and quiet times, home games or other sports activities, and, commencement activities with the Contractor during the Pre-Construction Meeting. These activities can significantly impact the

Contractor’s c o n s t r u c t i o n p r o j e c t s c h e d u l e . The Contractor should be prepared to move all vehicles, dumpsters, and fencing from the approved site parking area for home sports events, special events, college convocations and commencement ceremonies.

Be prepared to stop working in buildings located near the special event or activity.

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10 CONDUCT AND APPEARANCE

All Contractor employees and subcontractors must maintain appropriate appearance while working on campus. Proper dress for the job site is a sleeved shirt, long pants, and proper work shoes. Shorts open toed shoes, sandals, tennis shoes, and tank tops will not be allowed on the jobsite. Baseball caps or tee shirts with offensive prints or writing will not be allowed.

All members of the Contractor’s staff must maintain proper conduct in regard to personal actions and contact with students or staff members while on Auraria Higher Education

Center property. Any employee of the

Contractor or subcontractor found engaging in improper conduct will be permanently removed from the Auraria Higher Education

Center campus.

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11 CONFINED SPACE ENTRY

REQUIREMENTS

A confined space has limited or restricted means for entry or exit and is not designed for continuous occupancy. Confined spaces include, but are not limited to, tanks, vessels, silos, storage bins, hoppers, vaults, pits, manholes, tunnels, equipment housings, ductwork, and pipelines. Any contractor that needs to access a space that meets the definition of a confined space must obtain a

Confined Space Entry Permit from Denver

Fire, have properly trained and equipped personnel, and have notified Denver Fire and the PM of the date and times that entry is required. The contractor must also complete the AHEC Confined Space Authorization and obtained AHEC approval prior to completing any confined space entries. Guidance on space specific hazards (e.g. atmospheric, electrical, mechanical) and appropriate countermeasures shall be obtained from the PM prior to entry.

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12 CONSTRUCTION PLANS AND

SPECIFICATIONS

A set of “approved for construction” plans and specifications, including addenda and approved Change Orders, must be maintained on the job site throughout construction. For exterior projects, the Contractor may keep the approved plans and specifications in his/her work vehicle close to the site or in a job box on site.

It is the Contractor’s responsibility to keep plans or specifications updated on site when changes or modifications to plans have been approved.

13 CONSTRUCTION PROJECT ISSUES

Radios, portable stereos, ear buds or headsets connected to a portable music device are not allowed on construction projects. The

Contractor shall discuss any potential noisy activity with the AHEC Project Manager so that the work can be scheduled around classes and special events.

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The Contractor must never operate gas powered equipment inside a building.

When using paints, solvents, stains, plaster, floor glue, caulk or any other product that may produce odors of any kind, the Contractor must submit the product Safety Data Sheets

(SDS) to the Project Manager for review prior to the start of work. The Contractor will not start work until they receive approval from the AHEC Project Manager.

If a special condition is identified by the

Project Manager where high VOC materials are recommended, the Contractor must submit a Non-Routine Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) documenting all steps that will be taken to achieve proper control and ventilation of the product.

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Products in this category may require work be conducted outside normal Auraria Higher

Education Center work hours. Two weeks prior to use, the Contractor will request permission from the Project Manager to use the approved high VOC product. The Project Manager will then make all arrangements with the campus community prior to the work commencing.

Approval of the product by the AHEC PM in writing is required prior to start of application.

14 CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES

THE CONTRACTOR is always responsible for:

Project management and coordination

Timely submittals of Methods, Operations, and Procedures (MOP) whenever construction activity will need to impact campus systems, traffic patterns, or use of facilities.

Monitoring and correcting hazards on and adjacent to the jobsite and on the path of travel to and from the site.

Protection of new work and existing improvements and property.

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Partnering, communication and cooperation.

Quantity of work, quality of work, and delivering the project on time.

Adhering to the scope of work per the approved plans and specifications.

Delivering the project per the approved budget and costs or requesting cost modifications through the change management process.

Holding and documenting a weekly or bi-weekly project coordination meeting.

Track, manage and communicate the schedule, budget and quality for the project on a regular basis with the

PM. Setup and document a separate meeting to review schedule, budget, changes and quality weekly or bi-weekly. All changes, change order proposals and other cost documents must be kept current on all projects.

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15 CONTRACTOR SAFE WORK

PRACTICES

Contractors must develop a project specific safety manual for review and approval by the

AHEC PM. The manual must adhere to all

OSHA 1926 requirements. Each time the

Contractor performs work that impacts existing operating building systems

(i.e. electrical, plumbing, fire alarm, fire suppression or mechanical), the Contractor must submit a Method of Procedure (MOP) for prior approval from the AHEC PM prior to commencing work. MOPs must be submitted three weeks in advance of the planned work.

16 CONTRACTOR TRAINING AND

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

Contractors are responsible for the safety of their workers, their subcontractors, job site visitors, students, faculty and staff in surrounding areas and for meeting all requirements of the contract.

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Because many of the original buildings on campus were demolished prior to the 1980’s, there remains the potential for encountering asbestos containing materials (ACM), lead based paint, special waste, and possibly hazardous waste. Therefore all personnel working in soils on campus must adhere to the requirements of the project specific materials management plan (MMP) or campus standing

MMP.

The Contractor’s Project Manager and

Superintendent shall have completed the

OSHA 30 hour training course and submit evidence of the training to the AHEC PM prior to the issuance of a Notice to Proceed.

Any change in Contractor Project Manager or

Superintendent Assignments must be approved by the AHEC PM prior to making a personnel change. All approved Contractor replacements must also have the OSHA 30 hour training.

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17 CORING AND SAW CUTTING

SCANS

Prior to the coring or saw cutting of any concrete or masonry surface, the area to be penetrated must be scanned with GPR

(Ground Penetrating Radar) and all embedded items must be clearly marked unless other requirements are stated in the plans and specifications by the Engineer of

Record. All coring areas must be reviewed and approved by the AHEC PM or Structural

Engineer prior to coring.

If the coring process creates dust, the

Contractor must request a smoke alarm outage. Smoke alarms are triggered when the dust rises! If using water to control dust during coring or saw cutting, it shall be contained and not allowed to run off or be dumped down sanitary or storm sewers.

The Contractor is responsible for all clean up and protection of all equipment that may be impacted by coring or demo operations.

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18 ELEVATORS

Use of AHEC Elevators. The Contractor will speak with the AHEC PM if the elevator is to be used for this purpose. If use is permitted, the Contractor must protect the elevator cab walls, floors, and ceiling if the Contractor intends to use them to transport materials into or out of the project. Depending upon the intensity of the use it may be necessary for the

Contractor to obtain a Construction

Conveyance Permit from the City of Denver.

Use of the elevator, if permitted, is for the convenience of the Contractor and therefore all related costs to use the elevator shall be borne by the Contractor.

19 ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH

SERVICES

Notify EHS immediately in the event of:

1. Any spill that threatens to enter a storm sewer or watercourse.

2. All petroleum spills, e.g. hydraulic fluid, transmission fluid, diesel, gasoline, etc.

3. Any hazardous or unknown material spill, e.g. many solvents, cleaners, etc.

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4. Any discharge from the site which is suspected to be in violation of City of

Denver Codes, State of Colorado regulations, or any other applicable laws and regulations, e.g. discharges which are cloudy, foul smelling, colored, or containing chemicals or heavy sediment loads.

5. Any liquid that is pooling or dripping from a dumpster.

6. Unprotected storm drains near or downhill from an exterior construction site.

7. Soil contamination from historical land uses, such as building debris, staining or abandoned tanks, is found during soil moving operations (refer to the campus wide or site specific MMP.

20 EQUIPMENT ADD-UPDATE-

RETIRE FORM

The Contractor must ensure that all major equipment that is added or deleted as part of the construction project is logged on the Equipment Add-Update-Retire Form

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The Contractor is required to update and maintain the Equipment Add Update-Retire

Form with all required information throughout the construction project. The Contractor shall submit the Equipment Add Update-Retire

Form when the Substantial Completion inspection is requested.

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21 EROSION CONTROL MEASURES

(EXTERIOR PROJECTS)

Proper e r o s i o n a n d s e d i m e n t a t i o n c o n t r o l s must be in place to prevent sediment or silt run-off. Sediment (including concrete spoils) must never be rinsed off at the site. Instead, sediment must be collected in a manner that does not allow it to reach a storm drain, South Platte River or Cherry Creek.

Equipment tires must be rinsed before leaving the site if necessary to avoid tracking sediment into the roadway or off the site.

Silt fencing must be used per the approved project plans or specifications and in conformance with the C o l o r a d o

D e p a r t m e n t o f P u b l i c H e a l t h a n d

E n v i r o n m e n t and C i t y o f D e n v e r

B e s t M a n a g e m e n t P r a c t i c e s a n d as

EHS determines necessary to protect the site and the balance of the campus from runoff.

Other methods of runoff protection such as tri-dikes and g r a v e l b a g s s h o u l d b e u s e d t o k e e p construction debris and silt from entering the storm drains.

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22 FIRE ALARMS

The Contractor shall contact the AHEC PM at least 72 hours in advance to schedule the disabling of smoke detectors, fire alarm devices (audio/visual), or pull stations.

It is never permissible to cover any smoke detector without prior approval by Life Safety

Services. Smoke detectors must be disabled by the Life Safety Services personnel, and a fire watch is required while fire alarms systems are impaired.

Only a Denver licensed fire alarm contractor can perform work on AHEC fire alarm systems. This work would include removal of smoke detectors, fire alarm devices

(audio/visual), and pull stations. The

Contractor shall make sure that the fire alarm subcontractor is certified to work on the project fire alarm system.

The AHEC Project Manager shall verify whether or not the fire alarm panel is under warranty. If it is under warranty, only the

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23 FIRE ALARM SYSTEM

ACCEPTANCE

Questions or concerns should be routed via

RFI to the Project Manager and the

Professional Service Provider of record.

Prior to Final Testing: When all required documents (pursuant to NFPA) are accepted by the Auraria Higher Education Center

Authority Having Jurisdiction, the AHEC PM will schedule the Testing.

When the Contractor has completed installation of the new devices or system, the

Contractor must perform a pre-test. Pre-test requirements are as follows:

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The Building Management and Project

Manager must approve the dates and times of testing prior to initiating the pre-tests. All audible and visual devices included in the installation must be individually tested and a log of each device must be maintained as proof that all individual components were tested.

24 FIRE SPRINKLERS

Before any work is performed on fire sprinkler systems, the lines must be drained.

The Contractor shall notify the AHEC PM at least 72 hours in advance to schedule the drain down of the fire sprinkler system.

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Before the fire sprinkler subcontractor starts work; the Contractor is required to call

AHEC Fire Safety (303-556-3260) to make sure that all water has been drained from the fire sprinkler lines. The fire sprinkler subcontractor is required to call AHEC

Fire Safety and the AHEC PM once they have completed work so that the system can be filled. The fire sprinkler contractor shall remain on the project until the sprinkler system is refilled in case any leaks occur.

25 FLUORESCENT LIGHT BULB

REMOVAL

Used silver tipped fluorescent high intensity discharge (HID), and UV germicidal lamps are considered to be a hazardous material and must be collected intact for proper disposal or recycling, to prevent mercury from contaminating the environment.

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26 HAZARD NOTICE

Asbestos, Lead, Biological, X-Ray, Laser, Mercury, Nuclear, Radiological, Physical and

Hazardous Materials may be present at the job site. The Contractor shall work closely with

AHEC PM to insure that proper preparation and surveys have been conducted prior to starting any demolition work. The Contractor will not enter any labs with signage indicating

“Nuclear”, “Laser”, “Biological”, or “X

Ray” without prior authorization from the

Building Manager.

27 HOT WORK PERMITS

Permits need to be obtained from Denver Fire for any Hot Work proposed in any building or structure on the Auraria Campus. Hot work is defined as any type of open flame welding, cutting, or soldering that takes place on a project. Smoke detectors must be disabled prior to the start of any hot work.

The Contractor must also complete the appropriate AHEC Hot Work Authorization and obtain PM approval for the work that will

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These work tasks must be discussed prior to scheduling as part of the project weekly meeting to verify proper Auraria Higher

Education Center approval has been secured through Life Safety Services Group, a n d

Building Management.

The permit must have a start date and time and an expiration date and time.

28 IDENTIFICATION AND BADGING

OF WORKERS

All job site personnel and visitors shall openly display company identification on their hardhats, vests or AHEC Contractor issued b ad ge s . In s e v e r a l b u i ld ings there are special security conditions that exist.

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29 INSPECTIONS AND TESTING

The Contractor shall schedule any inspections that are needed (architectural, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, or special systems).

Discussing inspections at construction progress meetings and noting inspections on the schedule can aid in obtaining timely inspections and tests and allow all required parties to be in attendance.

30 JOB SITE BINDER

The Contractor Safety Manual & Site

Specific Safety Plan

Job Hazard Analysis/Job Safety Analysis

(JHA or JSA)

Project Roster, Contractor and

Subcontractor Emergency Contact

Information

Emergency Action Plans: Shelter in

Place Plan and Evacuation Plans may be included in this document

Safety Data Sheets

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The Contractor must schedule any large vehicle deliveries (large equipment, cranes, concrete and concrete pump trucks, or large furniture deliveries) with the AHEC PM no less than 7 working days in advance of the delivery. The AHEC PM will coordinate with campus agencies as these vehicles may adversely impact the normal operations on campus. The Contractor is urged to schedule project deliveries prior to 7:00 am whenever feasible to avoid student traffic. Confirmation of the delivery time and date by the Contractor must wait until they receive approval through the AHEC PM.

31 LOCKS AND KEYS

The Construction Coordinator will complete a

Key Request form for electronic and hard key access to spaces on campus which is submitted to AHEC Access Control. Access

Control will call the Contractor to pick up the keys usually within 72 hours.

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Lost or stolen keys are the Contractor’s responsibility. Safety and security are critical concerns on the Auraria Campus. Lost or stolen keys may result in several buildings being re-keyed which could cost thousands of dollars, so Contractors need to maintain strict control over the keys that are issued to them.

Contractors must check in and returned keys to campus key boxes at the start and end of each work day on campus.

Some AHEC buildings will require special access (use of an access code or a special

ID). The Contractor shall consult with the

AHEC PM to get this type of access prior to the Notice to Proceed. These requests usually take 3-4 days to process once the Auraria

Higher Education Center has received the completed request from the contractor.

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32 LOCK-OUT / TAG-OUT (LOTO)

It is critical that proper LOTO procedures be followed to prevent accidental startup of equipment that is being serviced or repaired.

Contractor controlled locks must be placed on circuits or equipment and tag-outs provided to warn employees not to touch the lock or engage the circuit or equipment.

Contractor and AHEC must exchange LOTO info, preferably in the form of an MOP.

Warning TO must have the responsible party’s name, phone number, date and time of lock-out and a brief description of work being performed. A TO by itself is not acceptable, additional measures must be taken if the equipment is not capable of being locked out. When work is complete the LOTO devises must be removed by the person who put it on.

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3 3 OBSERVATIONS

Throughout all phases of construction, AHEC

PM personnel assigned to oversee the work being performed by the Contractors and their subcontractors, will monitor field activities on a regular basis to insure that work is being conducted in accordance with the contract documents.

Observations by AHEC EHS and Life Safety

Services may take place at any time to insure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and regulations.

The AHEC PM will formally notify the

Contractor of any deficiencies and verify that appropriate corrections are made. The

Contractor shall not perform work which is not part of their original contract or will require additional time or money on the contract without an approved amendment or change order.

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34 OUTAGES

Any Outages must be scheduled in advance.

AHEC needs at least 1 4 working days’ notice on any disruption that will affect building occupants. The Contractor shall discuss any possible utility outage with the

AHEC PM as soon as possible. For large scale or outages that affect multiple parties, an outage coordination meeting shall be convened to discuss and physically address the outage and control points. Any proposed outage needs to be accompanied with a Methods of

Procedure (MOP) that details exactly the proposed impacts, what steps need to occur , when they need to occur and what each party is responsible for.

35 PARKING

Parking on the AHEC Campus is always limited. The AHEC PM will submit a request to AHEC Parking & Transportation for the project.

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If parking/staging has been approved for the project, the Contractor must erect a fence to enclose the parking and dumpster spaces complete with a gate. Gravel bags are required to be used as reinforcement for the uprights on the construction fence. The gate will be secured with a chain with the Contractor’s lock connected to an AHEC lock keyed to an

AHEC Mechanical key that will allow access by AHEC PD in an emergency situation.

Dumpsters and surrounding areas within the gated enclosure must be maintained and clean at all times. Dumpsters shall be covered with a tarp at the end of each work day. The contractor must control the parking within any fenced construction support yard or lay down area. Parking in this area should be limited to vehicles needed to support the construction process. AHEC Parking and Transportation only recognizes original permits (not copies) issued by their office. The Contractor must have the required project and safety signage on the fence.

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AHEC PM is not authorized to dismiss parking tickets. If the Contractor believes that he has received a citation in error, then the ticketed party may submit an appeal through AHEC Parking and Transportation located at the Seventh Street Garage at 8 th Street and Lawrence Way or the Parking and Transportation website. Appeals must be submitted within 12 days of the date of the ticket and with the required information.

On smaller projects Service Vehicle Passes may be issued for work that requires the

Contractor to have a vehicle near at hand in order to have materials and equipment readily available to complete the work.

36 PATH OF EGRESS & TRAFFIC

CONTROL

The Contractor must alert and protect the public through the use of proper signage, barricades including covered walkways, fences, guardrails, shields, etc., ensuring adequate protection as required by building code, OSHA, or per the approved construction plans.

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There are four threshold considerations in planning for pedestrian safety in temporary traffic control zones on highways and streets:

1) Pedestrians should not be led into direct conflicts with work site vehicles, equipment, or operations.

2) Pedestrians should not be led into direct conflicts with mainline traffic moving through or around the work site.

3) Pedestrians should be provided with a safe, convenient travel path that replicates as nearly as possible the most desirable characteristics of sidewalks or footpaths.

4) There are a significant number of pedestrians on the Auraria Campus that are sight and/or mobility impaired.

Therefore it is critical that work and disruptions in Auraria pedestrian corridors be planned and communicated in advance and the implementation provides sufficient signage and cane detection so as to avoid surprises to this important part of our campus population.

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The Contractor shall notify the AHEC PM

3 weeks in advance of any campus road closures needed for the project. The

AHEC PM will contact AHEC PD and

AHEC Parking & Transportation. The

Contractor shall contact the City of Denver and/or CDOT directly to see if additional road or lane closure permits are required on City of Denver streets.

37 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE

EQUIPMENT (PPE)

Per OSHA, the responsibility lies with a worker’s employer to provide appropriate PPE and training for any job hazard encountered for any particular task. It is the Contractor's responsibility to insure that all workers have the proper PPE for the task that they are completing and the items to which they are exposed. All personal protective equipment should be of safe design and fashion and should be maintained in a clean and reliable fashion.

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The Contractor has full authority to require all parties entering a construction site to comply with the Contractor’s posted PPE requirements.

The Contractor has the authority to deny project access to any person not in compliance with the Contractor’s PPE requirements. It is recommended that the Contractor maintain spare PPE at the job site for official visitors who are not properly equipped. PPE for all individuals on a construction site or conducting construction activities must include at a minimum a hard hat, safety glasses, high visibility vest, appropriate footwear, long pants and shirts with 4” or longer sleeves.

38 PRESSURE TESTING

Pressure testing for water, sanitary, gas and airlines must be scheduled with the Engineer of Record and AHEC PM.

Once authorized, the Contractor shall put up signage as follows:

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“TESTING IN PROGRESS

ENTRY BY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL

ONLY”

39 PRESSURE WASHING

All pressure washing must be pre-authorized by the Auraria Higher

Education Center EHS department prior to scheduling work.

Discharges from pressure washing must not be allowed to enter a storm sewer or the

South Platte River or Cherry Creek. The

Contractor may consider vacuuming up the water or containing the process water and allowing it to evaporate. If the wash water runoff only contains water, dirt or sediment, it may be spread on the landscape surfaces with prior approval from EHS as long as the wash water runoff will not enter the storm drain system. The Contractor will discuss this issue with the Project Manager prior to scheduling pressure washing. The AHEC Project

Manager will contact the EHS department and notify the Contractor of the final requirements.

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Final requirements must be documented prior to start of work on the JHA form.

40 PROJECT AND SAFETY SIGNAGE

All construction projects at AHEC shall include the following signage.

Project and safety signs shall be placed at each project entrance, in hallways/corridors, mechanical rooms, electrical rooms, fenced parking and storage areas that include: the

Contractor’s company name/logo, building/project number, project description

(include job site location (floor, room number, etc.), Contractor’s point of contact, after hours/emergency numbers, and AHEC Police

Department emergency contact numbers.

Interior project information signs shall be a minimum of 11” X 17”. Exterior project information signs shall be a minimum of 24”

X 24” and of a waterproof material.

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Company Name/Logo Building/Project

No: XXX XXXXXX

Project Description

Start Date: Finish Date:

Architect:

Contractor PM:

Super.: Name & Phone No.

AHEC PM Contact No.:

Emergency No.: AHEC Police Dept.:

303-556-5000

41 ROOF SAFETY

The Contractor must comply with OSHA requirements and any other posted signs at access points to the roof.

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42 SAFETY DATA SHEETS (SDS)

All chemicals and hazardous substances, (e.g., fuels, solvents, adhesives, paints, caulks, etc.)

used by the Contractor must have a Safety

Data Sheet (SDS) included in the submittals.

The SDS shall be used to assist in selection of

PPE and emergency response protocols.

Copies of the SDS sheets shall be maintained at the job site in the Job Site Binder.

43 SAFETY OBSERVATIONS &

INSPECTIONS

Throughout all phases of construction, AHEC

PM personnel overseeing the work being performed by the Contractor and their subcontractors will monitor field activities on a regular basis to ensure that work is being performed according to the plans and specifications. They will also observe the workers actions and attire to be sure they are in compliance per the approved Contractor’s

Safety Plans. When hazards are identified and when immediate corrective action is not possible:

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The affected workers must be notified;

Warning signs must be posted immediately, and;

Interim control measures must be established to guard against the hazards.

At any time, members of the AHEC PM project team identify the contractor is not enforcing their own Companies Safety Plans, the AHEC PM member will document the observation which will be forwarded to all project team members and will become a permanent record for the contractor’s safety files.

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44 SANITARY FACILITIES

In most cases, there are sanitary facilities available for the Contractor’s use. The AHEC

PM will assist in identifying which facilities the Contractor will be allowed to use. This privilege will be revoked if the facilities are not left in a clean condition at all times. At no time will the Contractor use these faci l i t ies for c leaning tools or filling receptacles for the job site. The PM will assist the Contractor in identification of areas where this function may take place.

45 SECURITY

Standard working hours are determined on a project by project basis. If there is any work conducted from 6 PM to 6AM on a weekday or any time on a holiday, during AHEC events, or on a weekend, the Contractor must request approval from the AHEC PM 24 hours in advance of any scheduled after- hours’ w o r k .

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The A H E C P M will inform the AHEC

Police by sending them an After Hours Report.

The Contractor must provide the contact information of the person who will be supervising work during this period, the days and hours of work, and the building and room numbers where they will be working.

The Contractor shall insure that all project workers secure their tools and the project area is locked when no one is on site. Any thefts should be reported to AHEC PD and the

AHEC PM .

Some AHEC offices have “panic buttons” attached to furniture which are used to alert the AHEC Police Department of problem situations within the office. The Contractor must contact the AHEC PM if an item needs to be removed that has a panic button.

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46 SITE ACCESS AND CONTROL

Access to construction sites shall remain locked at all times unless workers are present.

Locks shall not be rendered inoperable to prevent locking. The AHEC PM will provide an AHEC approved padlock to be used in conjunction with the Contractor lock and chain that will allow AHEC personnel access into the construction area during an emergency.

47 SITE SPECIFIC HEALTH AND

SAFETY PLAN

A Site Specific Health and Safety Plan shall be submitted to the Project Manager prior to starting any work activity. The plan must be specific to all potential risks that are on the site or that could occur and is a supplement to the Contractor’s company Safety Plan.

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48 SITE STORM WATER

The majority of the storm drains at AHEC flow directly into the South Platte River or

Cherry Creek. Storm Water controls are mandatory if the project involves any exterior work.

Concrete trucks are not allowed to wash out their chutes on site unless all of the water is collected and hauled off the jobsite. Painters are not allowed to wash tools or paint brushes in AHEC sinks or landscape areas.

Absolutely no discharge of any construction related substance(s) will be allowed to flow into the sanitary or storm sewer system.

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49 STORAGE & USE OF PAINT AND

SEALANTS

All flammable and combustible materials shall be stored, stacked, and handled with respect to their fire potential characteristics and potential environmental hazards. The Contractor shall discuss what these products are with the

AHEC PM as many of these items are not authorized to be left on campus when not in immediate use. All flammable and combustible materials will require Safety Data

Sheet (SDS) submittals and will not be authorized on the site until the AHEC PM has reviewed the SDS. If authorized, the

Contractor is required to submit a Non-

Routine Jobs Hazards Analysis that addresses proper handling, storage and ventilation.

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No volatile liquids are to be used for cleaning agents or as fuels for motorized equipment or tools within the building without coordination with the Project Manager and the written consent of EH&S. Bulk storage of volatile liquids is not permitted within a building at any time. The Contractor will be required to implement HEPA and/or negative pressure systems to remove, Volatile Organic

Compounds, smoke, fumes, dusts, etc., to prevent exposure to occupants.

50 TELECOM OR MEDIA SERVICES

Before the Contractor starts demolition activities on the project, they must consult with the AHEC PM about the removal of any telecommunication ports (usually a white or ivory receptacle), wireless antennas, projectors, or projection screens. The

Contractor will not remove any of these items unless directed to do so by AHEC.

Usually AHEC Telecom or the Media

Services group will be scheduled to remove these items

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51 TEMPORARY FIRE PROTECTION

The Contractor shall review fire prevention and protection needs with the Project Manager and Life Safety Services and establish procedures to be followed in the event of fire. The Contractor will instruct personnel on procedures and post warnings and information, maintain unobstructed access to fire extinguishers, temporary fire protection facilities, stairways and other access routes, and provide supervision of welding operations.

The Contractor shall be responsible for providing all equipment and labor necessary to protect students, staff, faculty, and the general public from dangers associated with the c o n t r a c t . This i n c l u d e s p r o v i d i n g f i r e watch and fire extinguishers on the job site.

The Contractor’s Project Manager and

Superintendent shall have successfully completed the OSHA 30 hour Construction.

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52 UNSAFE ACTIVITIES OR

CONDITIONS

AHEC PM has granted authority to its staff and to EHS staff to stop any unsafe activity or condition and redirect the Contractor to work in a non-hazardous area until such time as the Contractor abates the hazard. Hazards must be abated as soon as possible after they have been identified. Imminent-hazard activities must be stopped and corrected immediately.

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53 WASTE DISPOSAL

All trash and debris must be contained on site and disposed of in a recycling bin or a waste receptacle in accordance with applicable laws and regulations to prevent wind or rain from carrying it off-site into a storm drain or into

Cherry Creek. Dumpsters and roll-offs shall be covered during rain events and during non-working hours . Petroleum wastes , such a s paint thinner or oil based finishes, must be containerized for recycling or disposal by the

Contractor. The Contractor shall not dispose of any type of liquid waste in a dumpster, storm or sanitary sewer.

54 EMERGENCY NUMBERS:

Emergency contact information for the

Contractor’s Project Manager and

Superintendent, AHEC PM contact numbers

AHEC PD (303-556-5000) and AHEC

Emergency After-Hours (303-556-5000) must be posted at the project area in a conspicuous place. All interior signage to measure

11”x17”and be water resistant while all exterior to measure 24”x24” and be water proof.

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IMPORTANT EMERGENCY PHONE

NUMBERS

Auraria Higher Education Center

Police: Dial 911 from any campus phone or 303-556-5000 from Cell phone

AHEC Police will notify the Denver

Fire Department when necessary

Environmental emergency 24-hour hotline: 303-556-5000

Building Emergency after regular working hours: 303-556-5000

Fire Life Safety Shop: 303-556-2224

Project Management &

Construction Services:

303-556-2196

Parking and Transportation:

303-556-2000