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OGDEN AIR LOGISTICS CENTER

UNITED STATES AIR FORCE

HILL AIR FORCE BASE, UTAH 84056

APPENDIX “C”

SAFETY, FIRE PROTECTION AND HEALTH SPECIFICATION

INDUSTRIAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

CRUSHED GRAVEL

388 RANGE SQUADRON

DATE: August 30, 2011

PREPARED BY:

David D. Battle, 75 ABW/SEG, (DSN: 777-1435)

SECTION I - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

A. Safety Program Requirements.

The contractor will implement a safety program plan that ensures protection of

Government personnel and property. The program will consist of, as a minimum:

1. Mishap reporting, as defined in paragraph B1 below.

2. A Safety Plan that addresses, as a minimum, the subjects listed in Section II –Specific

Requirements, and will be used during the performance of the work described in the contract.

The Safety Plan will be approved by 75 ABW/SEG (Safety Office) prior to commencement of any work described in this contract.

3. Routine and recurring surveillance to ensure the safety requirements of this contract are enforced.

4. Competent personnel to provide surveillance of the Safety Plan.

5. Identification of segregated work site locations for operations that cannot be co-mingled with general industrial operations and the process for ACO approval of operations and changes at these specific sites.

6. All contractor personnel shall be trained and qualified to perform their duties safely.

7. The contractor shall include a clause in all subcontracts requiring the subcontractors to comply with the safety provisions of this contract, as applicable.

B. Mishap Notification

1. The contractor shall notify 75 ABW/SEG (801-777-3333), or the Hill AFB Command Post

(777-3007) after normal duty hours, and the designated Government Representative (GR), i.e., the ACO, PCO, or DCMA QAR (Quality Assurance Representative) within one (1) hour of all mishaps or incidents at or exceeding $2,000 (material + labor) in damage to DOD property entrusted by this contract, even if the government is wholly or partially reimbursed. This notification requirement shall also include physiological mishaps/incidents. A written or email copy of the mishap/incident notification shall be sent within three calendar days to the GR, who will forward it to 75 ABW/SEG. For information not available at the time of initial notification, the contractor shall provide the remaining information no later than 20 calendar days after the mishap, unless extended by the ACO.

Mishap notifications shall contain, as a minimum, the following information:

(a) Contract, Contract Number, Name and Title of Person(s) Reporting

(b) Date, Time and exact location of accident/incident

(c) Brief Narrative of accident/incident (Events leading to accident/incident)

(d) Cause of accident/incident, if known

(e) Estimated cost of accident/incident (material and labor to repair/replace)

(f) Nomenclature of equipment and personnel involved in accident/incident

(g) Corrective actions (taken or proposed)

(h) Other pertinent information

2. The contractor shall cooperate with any and all government mishap investigations.

Additionally if requested by government personnel or designated government representative

(GR), i.e., the ACO, PCO, or DCMA QAR (Quality Assurance Representative), the contractor shall immediately secure the mishap scene/damaged property and impound pertinent maintenance and training records, until released by safety investigators.

3. The contractor shall provide copies of contractor data related to mishaps, such as contractor analyses, test reports, summaries of investigations, etc. as necessary to support the government investigation.

4. The contractor shall support and comply with the safety investigation and reporting requirements of AFI 91-204, Chapters 1 – 5.

C. General Safety Requirements:

If the safety plan is modified, the contractor shall submit the proposed modification, in writing, to the Contract Administration Office safety representative.

The contractor is solely responsible for compliance with all federal, state and local laws, the Occupational, Safety and Health Act (OSHA) (Public Law 91-596) and the resulting standards, OSHA Standards 29 CFR 1910 and 1926, as applicable, and the protection of their employees. Additionally, the contractor is responsible for the safety and health of all subcontractor employees.

The contractor shall ensure assigned personnel are adequately trained and qualified for the task being performed. Brief all personnel on the hazards involved with operations and applicable precautions to be taken. Should unidentified hazards arise, cease operations until actions are taken to eliminate or mitigate hazards to safe levels.

Compliance with OSHA and other applicable laws and regulations for the protection of contractor employees is exclusively the obligation of the contractor. Note: Air Force

Occupational Safety and Health Standards (AFOSH STD) are annotated because many of the Air

Force Standards exceed the OSHA standard criteria. If a conflict is noted, the most stringent requirement takes precedence. The government shall assume no liability or responsibility for the contractor's compliance or non-compliance with such requirements. The contractor shall furnish to each of his/her employees a place of employment, which is free from recognized hazards. The contractor shall brief his/her employees on the safety requirements of this contract and on hazards associated with prescribed tasks. The contractor is responsible for compliance with

OSHA Public Law and the resultant standards identified within. In addition, the contractor is required to flow down the safety requirements/specification to all subcontractors. This applies to

Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 12 commercial acquisitions as well. This contract shall in no way require persons to work in surroundings or under working conditions which are unsafe or dangerous to their health. The contractor must coordinate and perform work so as not to impact the safety of government employees or cause damage to government property. This requires providing personnel with protective equipment and associated safety equipment as may be necessary. The contractor must also protect personnel from hazards generated by the work. If the contractor employs BILINGUAL speaking employees, they must post bilingual signs and have written procedures for specific tasks in applicable languages.

SECTION II – SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

The contractor’s prepared Safety Plan shall:

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Demonstrate a management commitment to employee safety and health

Identify applicable rules and regulations

Identify the roles and responsibilities of Management, Supervisors, Employees and

Safety Coordinator

Identify work to be performed and location of expected operations

Provide a description of safety program, safety monitoring responsibilities, organizational structure, and contact information for on-site personnel

Include a work hazard analysis of the worksite and operations to be performed to include baseline hazard identification and required control measures

Identify employee safety and health training requirements and the documentation process

Include emergency response plans and procedures that relate to protection of government personnel and property

Include a workplace inspection frequency, to include the identity of the individual responsible for conducting the inspection

Include hazard reporting procedures and identify individual(s) responsible for the correcting identified hazards

Identify first aid and injury procedures

Identify procedures for accident reporting and investigation

Identify the process for tracking controlled hazards in contractors work area

The contractor shall ensure that each element identified below is adequately addressed in detail in the safety and health plan:

WALKING – WORKING SURFACES Contractor shall comply with the standards in 29

CFR 1910 Subpart D and Life Safety Code . All interior walking and working surfaces which are part of the means of egress shall remain clear at all times and comply with the requirements of National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 101, Life Safety Code. Floors shall be kept in good condition and free of defects that can endanger workers or interfere with the handling of materials. Housekeeping – methods and controls are in place to minimize tripping hazards, the accumulation of flammable/combustible materials, etc. Portable metal ladders – methods and controls are in place to ensure inspection and safe use. Open-sided floors/platforms/runways must be protected and not left uncovered to prevent injury.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT Contractor shall comply with the standards in 29

CFR 1910.132, 134, 136 Subpart I and 29 CFR 1926, 28, 95, 100, 101, 102, & 951. Personnel protective equipment is required to be worn when employees are exposed to a potential hazard, working overhead, falling objects, etc. Contractor’s Safety Plan shall also address:

-Eye and face protection

- Head protection

- Foot Protection

HAZARDOUS COMMUNICATIONS Contractor shall comply with the standards in 29 CFR

1910.1200. Contractor’s Safety Plan shall also address:

- Written Program - list of hazardous chemicals, methods used to inform employees of the hazards, precautionary measures

- Identity of the hazardous chemical(s) and labeling system

- Material safety data sheets and location

- Employee information and training

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS: Contractor shall comply with the standards in 29 CFR

1910.120, Subpart H – The handling and Storing of Hazardous Materials (chemicals, compressed air, acetylene, etc). When handling the hazardous material the following must be accomplished: Compressed gases – training, handling, storage, use, and PPE; flammable and combustible liquids – training, handling, storage use, and PPE. Contractor’s Safety Plan shall also address:

-Training, handling, storage, use and PPE

-Explosives and blasting agents

-Dipping and coating operations

HAZARDOUS WASTE OPERATIONS: Contractor shall comply with the standards in 29

CFR 1910.120 and 29 CFR 1926.65. Contractor’s Safety Plan shall also address:

-Emergency Response Plan

-Personal Protective Equipment

-Medical Surveillance

-Health and Safety Plan (HASP– required elements have been incorporated)

-Employee Training

TOXIC AND HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES: Contractor shall comply with the standards in

29 CFR 1910 Subpart Z and 29 CFR 1926 Subpart Z. Contractor’s Safety Plan shall also address:-A section related to working with toxic and hazardous substances, such as asbestos, benzene, lead, and styrene, where the following areas are addressed:

-Threshold Limit Values (TLV)-Exposure monitoring

-Medical surveillance

-Work practices

-Engineering controls

-Respiratory protection

-Protective clothing (PPE)

MATERIALS HANDLING AND STORAGE: Contractor shall comply with the standards in

29 CFR 1926.250, 953, 957 and 29 CFR 1910.101, Subparts F, H & N; and 29 CFR 1910.178, Powered Industrial Truck. Contractor’s Safety Plan shall also address:

-Storage and handling of materials

-Disposal of trash from elevations

-Personnel lifting techniques--proper storage to prevent shifting, for stability, etc.

-Rigging (requirements, inspection, components, and qualifications)

-Equipment (use in handling materials)

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GENERAL ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS: Contractor shall comply with the standards in 29 CFR 1910 Subpart G, 29 CFR 1910 Subpart J and 29 CFR 1926 Subpart D. Contractor’s

Safety Plan shall also address:

-Sanitation-toilet and washing facilities

-Accident prevention signs and tags

HEARING CONSERVATION PROGRAM ELEMENTS: Contractor shall comply with the standards in 29 CFR 1910.95 and 29 CFR 1926.52. .NOTE: Noise exposures are based on

ACGIH guidelines of 85 dB TWA. Contractor’s Safety Plan shall also address:

-Monitoring (survey of noise producing equipment)

-Audiometric testing

-Hearing Protectors

-Training

-Recordkeeping/Access to information and training material

MEDICAL AND FIRST AID: Contractor shall comply with the standards in 29 CFR 1910

Subpart K and 29 CFR 1926 Subpart C. Contractor’s Safety Plan shall also address:

-Adequate first aid supplies

-Trained employee to render first aid

-Recordkeeping

-Reporting and investigating accidents/incidents

-Off-site physician(s)

-Maintenance of and employee access to exposure monitoring data and medical records

PROTECTIVE BARRIERS/WARNING SIGNS: Contractor shall comply with the standards in: 29 CFR 1926, Subpart G, Sections 200, 201 and 202 and EM 385-1-1, US Army Corps of

Engineers Manual, Safety and Health Requirements, 3 Nov 03, Sections 4, 8 and 24. Barricades must be provided by the contractor in an area for excavation, open manholes, overhead work, or the protection of personnel from hazardous operations, moving equipment or cranes. Barricades are required to cover holes in the ground properly (e.g.: rigid/protective – 200 pound load capacity for fall protection, Red & White rope for warning barricades. The contractor must barricade the area for overhead work to protect personnel from hazardous operations. For crane operations, the barricaded area must encompass one and one half times the longest extended length of the erected boom. Barricades must be erected before the work begins. If the barricades are in a roadway or walkway, blinking lights must be used after dark. When the work is complete, the barricades must be removed from the job site. Kerosene lamps and open flame pots shall not be used for or with warning signs or devices.

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