RFP 260460

EXHIBIT D

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LEVEL 3 HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL (HSE) SPECIFICATIONS

ENGINEERING - FACILITY & CAPITAL PROJECTS

PART I – GENERAL HSE REQUIREMENTS

1.1 GENERAL HEALTH, SAFETY, AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

A. The Contractor, including all subcontractors, suppliers, and employees, shall comply with all applicable Authority Health, Safety, and Environmental Compliance (HSEC) requirements, this Safety Specification, project site requirements, and all applicable bus yard and rail safety rules.

B. Repeated unsafe acts or conditions, serious violations of safety standards, noncompliance with Authority HSEC requirements, or disregard for the intent of these Safety Specifications to protect people, property, or the environment may result in corrective action, up to and including suspension of work, removal from the site, or termination of the Contract, at the sole discretion of the Authority.

C. The health, safety, and environmental requirements contained herein are not all-inclusive of potential hazards. The Contractor shall be solely responsible for identifying hazards, implementing appropriate controls, and ensuring that all work is planned and executed safely, and that safe conditions are maintained throughout the duration of the Work.

1.2 REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

The Contractor shall develop, implement, and maintain all regulatory required programs, as applicable, in accordance with federal, state, and local health, safety, and environmental regulatory requirements:

1.3 INCIDENT NOTIFICATION AND INVESTIGATION

A. The Authority shall be notified immediately of any incident, including but not limited to:

1. Property damage (including damage to third-party, Contractor, or Authority property)

2. Reportable and/or recordable injuries and illnesses (as defined by Cal/OSHA), first aid cases, and near-miss incidents

3. Environmental incidents, including spills, releases, or regulatory exceedances

4. Inspections or visits by outside agencies (e.g., Cal/OSHA, DTSC, SCAQMD, State

Water Resources Control Board, FTA, CPUC, EPA, USACE, or similar agencies)

B. Notification shall be made to the Authority’s designated representative. Incidents involving contractors, vendors, visitors, or members of the public arising from Authority-related work shall be included. Immediate verbal notification shall be followed by a written preliminary incident report submitted to the Authority’s Project Manager within 24 hours.

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C. Serious injuries, serious incidents, Cal/OSHA recordable injuries/illnesses, or significant near-miss events shall require formal incident investigation and presentation of findings.

An initial immediate verbal notification, followed by a written incident investigation report shall be submitted to Authority’s Project Manager within 24 hours of the incident. A final written incident investigative report shall be submitted within seven (7) calendar days, and include all investigation findings, contributing factors, root cause(s), and corrective actions.

The incident investigation and report shall be conducted within seven (7) calendar days of the incident. This shall require a senior executive from the Contractors’ organization to participate in the presentation of findings.

1.4 DESIGNATED HEALTH AND SAFETY REPRESENTATIVE

A. Acceptance and Qualifications

Prior to submitting HSE (submittals and commencing on-site activities, the Contractor shall obtain Authority acceptance of its proposed HSE Representative. The Contractor’s HSE Representative shall review the scope of work to ensure compliance with applicable Cal/OSHA (CCR Title 8) standards.

B. Approval and Contact Information

The Contractor’s proposed Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) Representative is subject to acceptance by the Authority’s Project Manager and HSEC Department Manager prior to HSE submittals and prior to any on-site activity. The Contractor shall provide complete contact information for the HSE Representative, including name, phone number, and mobile contact information.

C. On-Site Presence and Replacement

The Contractor’s qualified HSE Representative shall be present on-site during all contract scope activities. Any proposed replacement of the HSE Representative shall require prior written approval from the Authority. The Contractor shall submit the qualifications of the proposed replacement and obtain Authority acceptance prior to assignment and submittals.

D. Authority Discretion

The Authority reserves the right to modify or waive minimum qualification requirements under unforeseen circumstances, at the sole discretion of the Authority’s Project Manager and HSEC Department Manager.

1.5 PROJECT-SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS

Facility Modification Projects

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For facility modification projects, the HSE Representative shall meet one of the following requirements:

• Hold a current certification from the Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP);

or

• Possess a combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree, with:

o A minimum of five (5) years of construction safety management experience o At least two (2) years at a senior level in construction safety; and o Relevant experience enforcing HSE compliance on heavy or industrial construction projects, including at least two (2) years within the applicable construction discipline for the contracted work

Capital Programs

For capital program projects, the Contractor’s on-site HSE Representative shall meet one of the following requirements:

• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) in good standing with BCSP

• Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) in good standing with BCSP

• Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) in good standing with ABIH

• Or combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree, with:

o A minimum of seven (7) years of construction safety management experience o At least three (3) years at a senior level; and o Experience acceptable to the Authority

In all cases, the HSE Representative shall have at least two (2) years of recent experience administering HSE within the specific discipline applicable to the contracted work. A current resume shall be submitted for review and acceptance.

1.6 HSE ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Contractor shall designate an HSE Representative who reports directly to the Contractor’s Project Manager or Superintendent and is responsible for overall HSE oversight of all construction activities.

A. The HSE Representative shall:

• Be assigned no later than ten (10) business days after Notice to Proceed and prior to HSE submittals

• Be present on-site during all construction activities

• Develop, implement, and maintain the project-specific safety program and Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP) covering all phases of the Work

• Actively enforce compliance with all HSE requirements

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If the Contractor proposes to replace the HSE Representative, the Contractor shall provide written notice at least ten (10) business days in advance. The qualifications and resume of the proposed replacement shall be submitted and approved by the Authority prior to the change.

B. GENERAL PROVISIONS

1. The Contractor shall provide all necessary tools, equipment, and safety protective devices required to perform the work in compliance with all applicable regulatory agencies.

2. The Contractor shall immediately notify the Authority’s Project Manager upon the arrival or presence of any local, state, or federal regulatory agency personnel on site.

3. The Authority’s HSEC requirements and references contained within this scope of work are not all inclusive of potential hazards. The Contractor shall ensure that safe work practices are properly planned and implemented, and that safe conditions are maintained throughout the duration of the work.

4. The Contractor acknowledges and accepts primary responsibility for identifying, preventing, and correcting all health, safety, and environmental hazards associated with its work, including those affecting its employees, subcontractors, and their employees.

5. The Contractor shall instruct all employees and subcontractors working on Authority property in the recognition, identification, and avoidance of unsafe acts and conditions relevant to their assigned work.

6. California Code of Regulations (CCR), Title 8, establishes minimum safety requirements. The Contractor is encouraged to exceed these minimum standards.

Where the Contractor’s internal safety requirements are more stringent than applicable regulations, the more stringent requirements shall govern to ensure the protection of workers and the public.

1.7 SPECIFIC HSE REQUIREMENTS - SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS

The Contractor shall submit hard copy or electronic versions of the required HSE documents for work performed on Authority property. All required submittals shall be reviewed and accepted by the Authority prior to Contractor mobilization.

The Contractor shall submit compliant written HSE submittals within thirty (30) days of the Notice to Proceed and prior to mobilization.

At the discretion of the Authority’s Project Manager, project-specific HSE programs and plans (e.g., Site-Specific HSE Work Plans, Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), Environmental Plans, Crane and Hoisting Plans) may be required to be prepared or reviewed by a Qualified Individual.

At a minimum, the Contractor shall submit a Site-Specific HSE Work Plan and the documents listed below.

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The Contractor’s HSE Representative shall participate in the preparation and submittal process.

REQUIRED SUBMITTALS

A. Site-Specific HSE Work Plan

The Contractor shall develop and submit a comprehensive, project-specific HSE Work Plan. The plan shall include, at a minimum:

• Permitting requirements

• Emergency response and evacuation procedures

• Roles and responsibilities

• Scope of work and construction activity details

• Constructability review and contractor coordination processes

• Safe work methods

• Hazard identification and risk control measures

• First aid and injury management procedures

• Public protection measures

• Authority and Contractor site rules

• Incident reporting and investigation procedures

• Specialized work requirements, certifications, or licensing

• Training and orientation requirements

B. Company HSE Policy/Procedure Manual C. Injury and Illness Prevention Program D. Substance Abuse Prevention Program E. Heat Illness Prevention Program F. Training and Certification Records

The Contractor shall maintain and, upon request, provide within seventy-two (72) hours, documentation of training and certifications for personnel, including but not limited to:

• Qualified equipment operators

• Electrical worker certification (NFPA 70E)

• Confined space training

• HAZWOPER training

• Other safety training relevant to the scope of work

G. Monthly HSE Reporting

The Contractor shall maintain and, upon request, provide within seventy-two (72) hours a monthly HSE report that includes:

• Number of workers on the project

• List of subcontractors

• Work hours (monthly, year-to-date, and cumulative) by contractor

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• Labor classifications

• Cal/OSHA recordable injuries and illnesses, including:

o Medical treatment cases o Restricted work cases and number of restricted days o Lost workday cases and number of lost workdays

• Recordable incident rate

1.8 HAZARD COMMUNICATION (CCR Title 8, Section 5194)

Prior to chemical use on Authority property and/or project work areas the Contractor shall provide the Authority Project Manager copies of Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for all applicable products used, if any.

1.9 SITE HSE ORIENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

A project site safety orientation shall be performed and documented for all Contractor personnel, subcontractors, suppliers, vendors, and new employees assigned to the project prior to performing any work. A copy of the HSE orientation information and attendance list shall be provided to the Authority Project Manager. The safety orientation must be developed by the Contractor and HSE Representative to include information on all associated tasks, hazards, mitigations, emergency response procedures, and site specific safety rules/policies.

2.0 ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

A. The Contractor shall comply with all applicable federal, state, and local environmental laws and regulations, including but not limited to those governing air quality, water quality, noise, hazardous materials, storm water, contaminated soils, and cultural or archaeological resources. All costs associated with compliance, including water for dust control, shall be included in the Contract.

B. The Contractor shall prevent pollution of storm drains and water bodies. No fuels, oils, chemicals, cement, or other contaminants shall be discharged or placed where they may enter surface or groundwater. Work near water shall include appropriate protective measures. The Contractor shall control erosion and sediment and protect adjacent properties and water resources. Compliance with applicable National Pollutant Discharge Elimination Systems (NPDES) permits and the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) is required.

C. The Contractor shall comply with all applicable regulations for hazardous and non-hazardous waste handling, recycling, transport, and disposal (including EPA, CalEPA, DTSC, and SCAQMD requirements). The Contractor shall use properly licensed transporters, obtain Authority approval for disposal sites, provide advance notice of disposal activities, and ensure that only authorized Authority personnel sign manifests for Authority-generated waste.

D. If suspected hazardous materials (e.g., asbestos, PCBs) are encountered, the Contractor shall immediately stop work in the affected area and notify the Authority in

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E. The Contractor shall not bring, store, release, or dispose of hazardous substances at the site except for approved materials necessary for the Work. All such materials shall be handled, stored, and disposed of in accordance with applicable laws and manufacturer requirements. The Contractor shall be responsible for preventing releases and for the actions of all subcontractors and suppliers.

2.1 COMPLIANCE INSPECTIONS

The Authority may conduct periodic safety and environmental compliance inspections of the project site as part of its standard oversight practices. Such inspections shall not relieve the Contractor of its responsibilities for health, safety, and environmental compliance, nor shall they be construed as the Authority assuming any obligations or liabilities assigned to the Contractor.

2.2 RAILWAY SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Work on operating railways shall follow CCR Title 8 Standards, The California Public Utilities Commission, the Southern California Regional Rail Authority (SCRRA), and all other applicable rules/regulations governing such operations.

2.3 FINES

The Contractor shall be responsible for the payment of all fines levied against the Authority for HSE violations arising from or related to activities over which Contractor has responsibility per the contract.

2.4 CONFINED SPACE ENTRY (CCR Title 8, Section 5157)

Before any employee will be allowed to enter a confined space, the required documentation shall be provided to the Authority’s Project Manager, upon request, within 72 hours.

2.5 CRANES (CCR Title 8, Group 13)

A. All crane operations shall comply with manufacturer requirements, and applicable ASME and ANSI standards.

1. The Contractor shall submit current annual crane certification and the most recent quarterly inspection prior to use.

2. Crane operators shall be properly trained and certified (NCCCO or equivalent) in accordance with CCR Title 8, Section 5006.1.

3. A rigging plan is required for all lifts. Critical lifts shall require an engineered lift plan prepared and stamped by a California-registered Professional Engineer.

4. Rigging activities shall comply with applicable Cal/OSHA and CCR Title 8 standards.

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B. Pick-and-carry operations using rubber-tired cranes are prohibited on Authority projects.

C. Critical Lifts - A lift shall be classified as a critical lift when any of the following conditions exist:

1. The load exceeds 75% of the crane’s rated capacity at any point during the lift

2. Two or more cranes are used (e.g., tandem or tailing lifts)

3. Lifts occur in proximity to energized power lines in accordance with CCR Title 8 clearance requirements

CRITICAL LIFT PLAN REQUIREMENTS

For all critical lifts, the Contractor shall submit a written Critical Lift Plan to the Authority’s Project Manager and HSEC Department a minimum of seven (7) calendar days prior to the lift. No critical lift shall be performed until the plan has been reviewed and accepted by the Authority.

The Critical Lift Plan shall include:

• Crane and Load Data: Crane specifications, configuration, load charts, and total calculated load weight (including rigging)

• Rigging and Equipment: Current certifications and recent load testing (within 60 days) for hook assemblies and lifting devices

• Lift Drawings: Crane locations, lift geometry, radii, swing paths, and load positions before, during, and after the lift

• Ground Conditions: Ground bearing pressures and supporting soil/subsurface data

• Engineering Certification: Verification of lift calculations, ground support, and rigging by a California-registered Professional Engineer; plan shall be signed and stamped

• Hazard Analysis: Identification of lift-specific hazards and required control measures

• Pre-Lift Meeting: Documentation confirming a pre-lift meeting was conducted with all personnel involved

2.6 EXCAVATION OPERATIONS (CCR Title 8, Section 1541)

Before starting excavation activities more than five (5) feet deep into which people shall enter, the required documentation shall be provided to the Authority’s Project Manager, upon request, within 72 hours.

2.7 LOCKOUT / TAGOUT (CCR Title 8, Section 3314)

Contractors must develop written procedures, train authorized employees, and comply with all lock/tagout requirements.

2.8 ELECTRICAL OPERATIONS

High Voltage (CCR Title 8, Sections 2700–2974) All high-voltage work (≥600V) shall be performed only by Qualified Electrical Workers with

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The Contractor shall provide, upon request within seventy-two (72) hours:

• A list of company-designated Qualified Electrical Workers

• Documentation of NFPA 70E training and completion of a recognized high-voltage safety training course

Low Voltage (CCR Title 8, Sections 2299–2599) Only qualified persons shall perform work on electrical systems or equipment (<600V).

The Contractor shall ensure that all personnel working on or near electrical systems (e.g., panels, wiring, motors, or other energized equipment) have completed NFPA 70E Electrical Safety training. Documentation of training shall be provided to the Authority’s Project Manager upon request within seventy-two (72) hours.

2.9 SITE CONTROL AND SITE WARNINGS

Signs, signals, and/or barricades shall be visible at all times when and where a hazard exists. Overhead tasks, roofing tasks, excavations, roadwork activity, demolition work, and other recognized hazards shall have guardrail protection, warning barricades, or similar protective measures acceptable to the Authority’s Project Manager. Signs, signals, and/or barricades shall be removed when the hazard no longer exists.

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