ESOH Paragraph No App C Mar 18.docx

5.0. Contractor Environmental, Safety, and Occupational Health Compliance: The Contractor shall comply with Government Safety and Health regulations including, but not limited to, Public Law 91-596, Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), and DoD Directive 4715.1E, Environmental, Safety, and Occupational Health (ESOH). The Contractor shall establish and maintain a safety and health program detailed in a written Contractor’s Safety and Health Plan. The Contractor shall require all subcontractors to comply with required safety, health and fire standards.

5.1. Mishap Notification/Investigation: In accordance with AFI 91-204, Safety Investigations and Reports, the Contractor shall report mishaps involving damage or injury to USAF assets/interests. The Contractor shall ensure the USAF is notified of mishaps. The Contractor shall contact the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), if available, or another MFT member by telephone within 2 hours. The Contractor shall immediately secure the mishap scene (and damaged property) and impound pertinent maintenance and training records until released by the Government’s Safety Office (78 ABW/SE). Such release shall be accomplished through the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall cooperate and assist Government personnel in the investigation of the mishap and submit an Accident/Incident Report within 24 hours of the mishap [CDRL A00_, Accident/Incident Report, DI-SAFT-81563].

5.2. Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP): Contractor personnel performing work on a USAF installation shall participate in the local VPP.

5.2.1. VPP Description: In 1982, OSHA created the Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP) to recognize and partner with worksites that implement exemplary systems to manage worker’s safety and health. These sites implement comprehensive Safety and Health Management Systems that exceed basic compliance with OSHA standards. VPP applies to all personnel at Robins AFB - civil servants (both bargaining and non-bargaining), active duty (officer and enlisted), reservists and contractor employees. The Contractor shall ensure its employees and managers have a comprehensive understanding of VPP as well as full compliance with OSHA requirements. The Contractor, whether regularly involved in routine site operations or engaged in temporary projects such as construction or repair, shall follow the safety and health rules of the installation or VPP site. Detailed information on VPP is available on the OSHA website at http://www.osha.gov/dcsp/vpp/index.html. The Contractor shall access the site to ensure their understanding of VPP and how their performance is linked to the Air Force installation’s pursuit of VPP recognition.

5.3. Department of Labor (DoL) Inspection of Contractor Operations. The Contractor is subject to DoL inspections and enforcement by OSHA health and safety officials while performing work on a Government installation. OSHA health and safety officials may access workplaces on Government installations at any time, scheduled or unscheduled, during regular work hours. OSHA health and safety officials must meet security requirements to enter restricted or classified areas. The Contractor shall immediately notify the COR and the contracting unit’s Safety Office upon notification of a visit.