Exhibit_1-Contractor_Safety_Responsibility_Form.pdf

This is a Contractor Safety Responsibility Form issued by the County of Orange for use on all construction projects performed on County property. The document establishes mandatory safety requirements and procedures that all contractors must follow, including compliance with California Division of Industrial Relations standards and OSHA regulations. The form covers comprehensive safety protocols across multiple areas of construction work, including personal protective equipment requirements, injury and illness prevention programs, asbestos and lead handling, confined space operations, excavation procedures with competent persons, fall protection measures, boatswain's chair usage, hazardous materials management, lockout/tagout procedures, and scaffolding standards. Contractors are required to provide an Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP) to the County Project Manager prior to project start and must maintain documentation of all employee training. The contractor is responsible for enforcing safety compliance among all personnel, including mandatory use of personal protective equipment. All contractors and employees must acknowledge receipt and understanding of this safety policy by signing the provided acknowledgment form before work commences.

The safety requirements encompass environmental and air emissions compliance, proper hazardous waste disposal, storm drain and sanitary sewer protection, and after-hours work protocols for projects involving odor-generating activities. Contractors must evacuate personnel to a location 150 feet away from work areas during certain operations and await an "all clear" announcement before returning. The County maintains the authority to suspend work at any time if contractor actions are deemed to expose non-employees to safety risks. Cal/OSHA notification requirements include reporting fatal injuries or serious illnesses to employees within eight hours, with minimum civil penalties of $5,000 for non-compliance. The form references multiple California Labor Code sections and Cal/OSHA regulations throughout and requires contractors to provide competent persons for excavation sites and maintain compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local safety standards and environmental permits during project execution.