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SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

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PART 1 - GENERAL

1.01 CONTRACTOR OPERATIONS: This section establishes requirements to ensure the safety of Government and other personnel not directly or indirectly under the employment of the Contractor.

Comply with standards maintained by Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Corps of Engineers Safety Manual (EM 385-1-1), Air Force Occupational Safety and Health (AFOSH) Standards, and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). Copies of the Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual, EM 385-1-1, may be obtained from the local Corps of Engineers office, Department of the Army, US Army Corps of Engineers, Washington, DC 20314-1000, or US Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20314.

A. CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEES: Compliance with OSHA and other applicable laws and regulations for the protection of Contractor employees is the obligation of the Contractor. This contract is not intended in any way to require persons to work in surroundings or under working conditions that are unsafe or dangerous to their health.

B. Coordinate and perform work so as not to impact the safety of Government or non-Contractor personnel, or cause damage to government property. This requires providing appropriate safety devices to be utilized in and around the work areas to perform the job safely and protect others from hazards generated by the work.

1.02 SUBMITTALS:

A. General: Provide the following submittals in accordance with instructions found in Section 01300, Submittals and Contractor Furnished Items.

B. Material Submittals: None required under this section.

C. Other Submittals: Provide the following submittals as required by the contract or as directed by the Contracting Officer.

Inspector Para # Description Date Required Checklist 3.01.c. Fire Reporting If Fire ______

3.02 AF Form 592, Weld/Cut Permit Before Work ______

3.09 Hazard Communication Before Work ______

3.11 Injury/Mishap Reports By 1 hour after ______

3.12 AF Form 483, Cert. for Flightline Before final payment ______

1.03 OSHA INSPECTIONS: Department of Labor (DOL) OSHA inspectors may arrive at Contractor work sites without formal notification in the event of an employee complaint or a no-notice inspection.

The DOL has the right to stop or delay work and/or issue costly fines due to noncompliance with safety requirements. Any costs borne by such actions are the sole responsibility of the Contractor.

PART 2- PRODUCTS: Omitted

PART 3- EXECUTION

3.01 FIRE REPORTING: Report all fires as soon as discovered. The fire reporting number on or off Base is 911. The caller should give his or her name and location of what is on fire. Also, give any other

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3.02 OPERATIONS INVOLVING WELDING, CUTTING, BRAZING, AND OPEN FLAME are carefully controlled at Robins AFB due to several fires caused by such operations.

A. Start no such work until the Technical Representative of the Contracting Officer has been notified, the site has been inspected, the operation approved by the authorized Fire Inspector, and an AF Form 592 (Welding, Cutting, and Brazing Permit) has been approved by the Fire Inspector. Do not contact the Fire Department directly.

B. Observe caution and provide welding, cutting, brazing, and open flame equipment in accordance with NFPA 51B, OSHA 1926.350 through 1926.354, and AFOSH Standard 91-5.

The foreman at the work area must retain the AF Form 592 for the duration of the work.

C. Perform a fire watch to inspect the work area and adjacent areas for the evidence of fire for at least one-half hour after completion of the welding, cutting, brazing, or open flame. More than one fire watch may be required. Fire watch personnel shall sign the AF Form 592 acknowledging the completion of the inspection for each occurrence of welding, cutting, and brazing work. The AF Form 592 shall be returned to the Fire Department, Bldg 377, by one hour after the fire watch is completed. If "after inspection" is required by the Fire Department, call (478)926-2145 or 926-3487 before leaving the site. Two "after-inspections" will be made by the Fire Department for work involving roofs.

D. No tar pots or kettles shall be used until checked and approved by the Fire Department. After Fire Department approval is obtained, the pots or kettles shall be under constant supervision by a qualified operator when operated. The pots or kettles shall be positioned at least 25 feet from the building where work is being performed. Adequate fire extinguishers shall be placed within 25 feet and accessible to each pot or kettle. Base fire department also requires a minimum of two 20 lb multi-purpose dry chemical extinguishers at each area of tar application.

E. Roofing mops have been implicated in some roofing fires. The suspected cause is spontaneous combustion of the mop after immersing in hot asphalt/tar because of chemicals used in the manufacture of the mop. Because of this, Contractors shall store all mops or rags soaked in roofing materials away from the building and any other combustible materials so that no damage may result from an incident of this type. At no time, shall mops or rags soaked with tar be left unattended on the roof. Used mops and rags shall not be in contact with combustibles and will be removed from the premises at the end of each daily work period.

F. Smoking shall not be permitted on the roof or within the vicinity of the tar kettle, fuel source, or any combustible material. Refer to NFPA 1, NFPA 241, and RAFBI 32-2001 for further instructions on tar kettle operations and torch applied roofing material operations.

3.03 FIRE HYDRANTS/HOSES

A. Fire hydrants shall not be used without prior approval of the RAFB CE Plumbing Shop, (478)926-2215. If permission is granted for use of a fire hydrant, the Contractor must furnish a gate valve to fit the 2 1/2" outlet and a proper hydrant wrench. Each time a hydrant is to be opened or used, it must be opened slowly to prevent a water surge, and it must be opened to the

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B. The Fire Department will not loan equipment; e.g., fire hoses, nozzles, or hydrant wrenches.

C. No vehicles or equipment shall be parked or stored within 15 feet of a fire hydrant.

3.04 FIRE PROTECTION ALARM SYSTEMS

A. Extreme care must be taken when working around or near any fire protection/detection alarm systems. Accidental contact with components of these systems or the production of steam, smoke, vapors, or dust could cause activation, damage, or false alarm by the Fire Department.

B. At any time a fire protection/detection alarm system hampers the accomplishment of contract work, call 926-5098 and 926-3487 for assistance.

3.05 DEBRIS

A. The accumulation of all debris at the jobsite shall be kept to a minimum during construction.

B. Piles of debris awaiting removal outside jobsite shall not be placed in fire lanes or within 25 feet of the facility.

C. When debris is dropped through holes, from roofs, etc., protective chutes or proper barricades shall be used to protect personnel. Signs warning of the hazards of falling material shall be posted at each level. Warning signs and barricades must be erected before the work requiring the signs/barricades begins.

D. Walkways, roadways and sidewalks shall be kept clear of building material, equipment, or other obstructions caused by the Contractor operation. Protective barriers and warning signs shall be installed.

3.06 PORTABLE HEATERS AND LIGHTING

A. All temporary heat that is provided by portable electric heaters must be approved by Factory Mutual (FM) or Underwriters Laboratory (UL). Heaters shall be kept away from combustible or flammable materials.

B. All extension cords used must be of sufficient gauge to operate heaters and lighting without heating the cord or plug.

C. All unnecessary electrical appliances shall be unplugged at the end of the workday.

D. Only explosion proof electrical fixtures and appliances shall be used in areas where flammable vapors are present.

3.07 FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS

A. All flammable liquids shall be stored in suitable metal containers only.

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B. Store other flammable materials properly.

C. Gasoline or any other low flash point flammable liquid shall not be used for cleaning purposes or to start fires.

D. Static bonding wires shall be properly attached before combustible or flammable liquid is transferred from one vessel to another. This includes vehicles, portable gasoline driven equipment, etc.

E. Smoking or the use of spark or flame producing equipment in areas where flammable liquids are being used or stored is strictly prohibited.

3.08 FIRE EXTINGUISHERS: The Contractor is responsible for providing an adequate number of fire extinguishers. Extinguishers shall be suitably placed, distinctly marked, readily accessible, and maintained in a fully charged and operable condition.

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3.09 HAZARD COMMUNICATION: Not applicable

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3.09 HAZARD COMMUNICATION: In any contract where hazardous materials are involved, the Contractor must comply with 29CFR 1910.1200, Hazard Communication. Contractors must provide 78 AMDS/SGPB the Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) for each chemical used at least 5 working days prior to start date. This includes, but is not limited to, all solvents, paints, adhesives, sealants, coatings, primers, mastics, etc. MSDSs must be the most current available. MSDS’s are available for hazardous materials that Contractor personnel may come into contact with on RAFB. Contact your Contracting Officer for assistance.

3.10 CONFINED SPACE ENTRY: In recent years, there have been increased injuries and mishaps in confined spaces. The Contractor assumes full responsibility for performing all work in and around a confined space in a safe manner and IAW CFR 1910.146. Protect Robins Air Force Base and other personnel by supplying barricades, warning signs, and traffic control measures as necessary.

3.11 INJURIES/MISHAP REPORTING: The Contractor shall report mishaps or incidents exceeding $1,000 (material + labor) and all injuries to any personnel, including Contractor employees, within one

(1) hour by phone to the Contracting Officer during normal day shift hours. This report shall contain all available facts. Mishaps/Incidents occurring at other times of the day shall be reported as soon as possible the next normal workday. Immediately secure the mishap scene and damaged property, then impound pertinent maintenance and training records until released through the Contracting Officer by the WR-ALC Safety Office, whose sole function in such cases is to ensure the safety of Government property and non-Contractor personnel.

3.12 MOTOR VEHICLES: The Contractor shall comply with AFI 91-207 regarding the use of safety belts and other protective devices during vehicle operations while on Base. No vehicle shall be stopped, parked, or left standing on any road or adjacent thereto or in any area in such a manner as to endanger the vehicle, other vehicles, equipment, or personnel using or passing that road or area. Roads shall be swept if spillage occurs during hauling. For chemical spills, see the Environmental Requirements section of the specifications. Ensure safe operating condition of all Contractor-owned vehicles. Unsafe

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01580 - 5 of 6 and unserviceable vehicles shall be removed from service immediately. Personnel engaged in vehicle operations on the Flightline and industrial areas shall be trained and certified in Flightline procedures by 402nd AMXG Airfield Operations (478) 222-7265 and/or 78 OSS/OSAB at 926-2114. Schedule this training with adequate lead-time so as not to interfere with contract schedules. Certification shall be annotated on AF Form 483, Certificate of Competency, and must be in the possession of the vehicle operator when operating a vehicle on the Flightline or industrial areas. Furnish a trained and certified vehicle operator/escort for all infrequent vehicle operations such as material deliveries. The certified escort can be a passenger or operate a lead vehicle no further than three (3) vehicle lengths in front of the escorted vehicle. Ensure that all Subcontractors comply with these requirements.

3.13 EXCAVATIONS: In all excavations where any personnel may be exposed to danger from moving ground, protection shall be provided by means of a shoring system, sloping of the ground, or some other equivalent means. All trenches over five feet deep in either hard and compact or soft and unstable soil shall be sloped, shored, sheeted braced or otherwise supported. Trenches less than five feet in depth shall also be effectively protected when hazardous ground movement may be expected. Additional information/requirements may be found in 29 CFR 1926 and EM 385-1-1.

3.14 PROTECTIVE BARRIERS/WARNING SIGNS: When it is necessary to barricade an area for excavation, open manholes, overhead work, or the protection of personnel from hazardous operations, moving equipment or cranes, barricades are to be provided by the Contractor. Barricades must be erected before the work begins. If the barricades are in a roadway or walkway, blinking lights must be used during the hours of darkness. Barricades and associated equipment shall be kept neat and orderly at all times. When the work is complete, the barricades must be removed immediately from the job site.

Kerosene lamps and open flame pots shall not be used for or with warning signs or devices. Additional information/requirements may be found in 29 CFR 1926 and EM 385-1-1. Provide as required safety signs at job sites, such as MEN WORKING ABOVE, DO NOT WATCH WELDER, and NO

SMOKING.

3.15 PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: The Contractor is responsible for the use of appropriate personal protective equipment by his and subcontractor employees and guests. The Government recommends voluntary use of the standards in EM 385-1-1.

3.16 TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT

A. LADDERS/SCAFFOLDS: Use standard ladders that are structurally rigid, sound, equipped with approved safety shoes, and free of cracks. Metal ladders shall not be used near or for electric service. All ladders shall be tied off at the top and bottom as necessary. Special purpose job ladders may be constructed if they are properly designed and built IAW 29 CFR 1926.

Scaffolds and platforms shall have handrails and toe boards. Additional information/requirements may be found in EM 385-1-1.

B. HAND TOOLS/ELECTRICAL TOOLS, PNEUMATIC TOOLS/COMPRESSED AIR: The Contractor is responsible for ensuring that all hand tools used by his or subcontractor personnel are used IAW applicable safety standards, especially 29 CFR 1910 and 1926.

C. ELECTRICAL WIRING AND EQUIPMENT: All electrical wiring and equipment shall be a type listed by UL or another recognized listing agent. All temporary electrical wiring shall be adequately installed and placed to avoid physical damage from other operations and comply with 29 CFR 1926.405. Temporary wiring shall be removed immediately upon completion of construction or the purpose for which the wiring was installed. All extension cords shall be of

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01580 - 6 of 6 the three-wire type and kept in a good state of repair. Splices shall be avoided, but if they are made, they must comply with 29 CFR 1926.405. All portable electrical appliances and equipment shall be unplugged at the end of each workday. Only explosion-proof electrical fixtures and appliances shall be used in areas where explosive vapors might be present.

Additional information/requirements may be found in EM 385-1-1.

3.17 CONTROL OF HAZARDOUS ENERGY (Lockout/Tagout): Authorized personnel shall ensure the control of all hazardous energy (active or stored) when servicing and maintaining equipment or machines. Power shall be disconnected and all energy isolating devices will be locked out and/or tagged out before starting work. The authorized person will verify the isolation and deenergization.

3.18 FOREIGN OBJECT DAMAGE (FOD) PREVENTION FOR FLIGHTLINE PROJECTS: Air Force aircraft are easily damaged by loose objects on the Flightline. When working or driving through such areas, the Contractor shall establish and maintain an effective FOD prevention program. The program must be followed as an integral part of the overall project execution to prevent damage from construction-generated debris to aircraft operating near or within the construction area. Prevent the spread of debris to areas outside of the construction site as well as controlling and removing debris within the site as required by aircraft operations. Also, all vehicles must stop at FOD checkpoints. The vehicle operator will visually inspect all tires (check the tire threads for rocks or other debris) to ensure all trapped items between the tire threads are removed and disposed of properly to prevent the loose objects from being carried onto the Flightline.

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