Attch_02_Industrial_Safety_and_Health_Requirements.docx

ATTACHMENT 1

INDUSTRIAL SAFETY AND HEALTH REQUIREMENTS

For

SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION OF BASE ENGINEERING REQUIREMENTS

(SABER)

5 Dec 13 Prepared by 96 TW/SEG

1. The contractor must develop and submit a site-specific Safety and Health Plan that addresses in detail the items listed below prior to commence of work. The contracting officer will forward the contractor’s plan to the 96 TW Safety Office for review. The company’s specific processes and procedures must be included in the safety plan. Referencing the company's local procedure/document in the Safety and Health Plan is not adequate. If the company’s procedures are not attached, the submitted Safety Plan will be returned NOT ACCEPTED by the government.

2. Contractor Employees: Contractor employees must comply with all state, federal and local regulations, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards, Air Force Instructions and Corps of Engineers Safety Manual (EM 385-1-1) while working on an Air Force Installation. 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. If the contractor employs BILINGUAL speaking employees, they must post bilingual signs and have written procedures for specific tasks in applicable languages. As part of the Contractor Safety and Health Program, the contractor shall assign in their plan, by name and phone number, a person who will be the primary point of contact for safety and health issues for the on-site operation.

3. Mishap Notification Procedures per AFI 91-204, para 2.4.5: Site-specific mishap notification procedures must be part of the contractor's safety plan. The following notification procedures must be incorporated into the contractor's safety plan and followed upon mishap occurrence:

The contractor shall notify the 96 TW Safety Office telephonically within one (1) hour after initial notification of all mishaps or incidents involving damage to DoD property (material plus labor) or injuries to government personnel as a result of contractor operations. The safety office can be reached at (850)-882-2540 extension 4 during duty hours and (850)-883-4020 after hours. The contractor shall immediately secure the mishap scene/ damaged property and impound pertinent maintenance and training records until released by the 96TW Safety Office. The contractor and subcontractors (if involved) shall cooperate fully and assist the government personnel until the investigation is finalized. Initial written confirmation of the mishap must be forwarded within three calendar days to the Contracting Officer (CO) who will forward the report to 96 TW/SEG (Safety Office). A complete report shall be provided within 20 calendar days after the mishap. Mishap notification 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)

4. Subcontractors: (AFI 91-204, para 2.4.6.1) The prime contractor performing work on Eglin Air Force Base, FL shall include a clause in all contracts requiring the subcontractors to comply with the safety provisions of this contract. This requirement also applies to the contractor's suppliers, vendors and visitors while working on an Air Force Installation.

5. Motor Vehicles: Safety belts and other protective devices must be worn at all time when vehicle is in motion while working on an Air Force Base per AFI 91-207, USAF Traffic Safety Program, 12 Sep 13; and AFI 91-207 AFMC SUP1, USAF Traffic Safety Program, 15 May 12. This applies to all persons and includes all leased, owned, or privatized property.

6. Flightline Operations: Persons driving on the flightline or involved in activities related to the flightline must complete all airfield drivers’ training and testing requirements outlined in AFI 13-213, Airfield Driving, 1 Jun 11, para 3.2.2.3. Personnel exposed to a traffic environment or flightline operations during hours of darkness, periods of reduced visibility or as part of construction or maintenance activities will use reflective vests/accessories per AFI91-203, para 14.5.10.2. Hosting organization is responsible for contacting Base Operations (850-882-2614) to inquire about training.

7. Foreign Object Damage (FOD) – Awareness, Prevention and Responsibilities: If work is being accomplished on the flightline, the Contractor shall comply with the requirements listed in the following regulations: AFI 21-101, Aircraft and Equipment Maintenance Management, 26 Jul 10, paragraph 14.19. The contractor shall establish a written FOD program and integrate it into the day-to-day operations to reduce/eliminate FOD incidents. The written program must address: FOD check inspections, proper storage and handling of material, housekeeping, and accountability of tools/hardware. The contractor will brief their personnel at least weekly on FOD requirements. All contractors, subcontractors performing maintenance in a FOD–potential area will receive and have documented initial FOD Awareness and Prevention training.

8. Powered Platforms, Manlifts and Vehicle-Mounted Work Platforms: Contractor shall comply with the requirements listed in 29 CFR 1910 Subpart F. Manlifts are used for the purpose of allowing workers to perform duties at elevated levels. A competent and qualified person must be onsite to make decisions on manlift operations. Contractor’s Safety Plan shall address: operator training, Personal Fall Arrest Systems (PFAS) (body harness, lanyard, lifeline, etc.), inspections and manlift maintenance, inspection, and operation.

9. Walking-Working Surfaces - Egress: Contractor cannot use hallways/corridor as storage or phase staging. Material storage must be coordinated prior to any work being done. Means of egress shall be continuously maintained free of all obstructions or impediments to full instant use in the case of fire or other emergency per NFPA 101, chap 7 and AFI 91-203, para 7.2.1.2. 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 must be in place to minimize tripping hazards, the accumulation of flammable/ combustible materials, etc. Open-sided floors/platforms/runways must be protected and not left uncovered to prevent injury.

10. Scaffolding: Contractor shall comply with the requirements listed in 29 CFR 1910, Subpart D and 29 CFR 1926, Subpart L. Scaffolds are used for persons engaged in work that cannot be done safely from the ground or from solid construction. A competent and qualified person must be on site to make decisions on scaffolding operations. Contractor’s Safety Plan shall address the specific type of equipment that will be utilized under this contract.

11. Aerial Lift Devices: Contractors shall comply with the requirements in 29 CFR 1910.67, 29 CFR 1926.453, and ANSI 92.2, Standards for "Vehicle Mounted Elevating and Rotating Work Platforms. Contractors, subcontractors, or commercial delivery companies will comply with the following requirements when operating any type of aerial lift while on a DOD installation. Aerial lifts shall be serviceable and all safety devices, warning devices and interlocks operable at all times. Aerial lifts will contain the manufacturer’s operator manual. The operator will be trained and certified on the model in which he/she will operate and provide visual certification upon request. Aerial lifts will not be used to deliver employees to higher levels unless so certified. Contractor’s safety plan must address aerial lift training, fall protection equipment/training and all personal protective equipment required to be used for lifting device.

12. Fall Protection: Contractor shall comply with the requirements in 29 CFR 1926.500-503, Subpart M. If a worker can fall six feet or more, fall protection will be provided to prevent injury. Contractor’s Safety Plan shall address the applicable fall protection that will be utilized during this contract such as: guardrail system (height and load rating), safety net system (location, inspection, and testing), Personal Fall Arrest System (PFAS) (life line, lanyard, component strength, anchorage), fall protection plan, training and qualification documentation of personnel.

13. Confined Space Entry: The contractor’s permit-required confined space entry plan must be in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.146 and AFI 91-203, chap 23. Contact 96 TW Safety Office (Elizabeth Martin) at (850)882-7350 or 882-2540 extension 4 for specific confined space briefing and coordinate confined space entry plan/operations prior to commencement of work, no exceptions! Safety plan must address employee training, provide list of confined space equipment, rescue procedures and identify name of rescue team.

14. Hazardous Communications: Contractor must establish and maintain an effective hazardous communication program that meets the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.1200. Contractor’s Safety Plan shall address at a minimum:

15. Inclement/Severe Weather Plan: Contractor shall develop and comply with the inclement weather requirements listed in EM 385-1-1, para 06.1. Contractor’s Safety Plan shall explain the procedures that will be used by personnel during inclement and severe weather (i.e., how notification is received for lightning/tornado; what employees must do once notification is received (where they go to take cover) etc.).

16. Material Handling Equipment (MHE): Only trained and qualified personnel will be allowed to operate mobile/overhead cranes, hoist, and forklifts. All MHE and associated components will be inspected for damage or wear. Contractor shall comply with the requirements in 29 CFR 1926, Subpart H, Subpart N, and 29 CFR 1910.176 – 1910.184. Contractor’s Safety Plan shall address operator training/qualifications to include rigging and hand signal training, load capacities, inspections, maintenance and safe operation.

17. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Contractor shall comply with the requirements in 29 CFR1910.132, 134, 136 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 what PPE is required and used by employees.

18. Respiratory Protection Program Elements: Respirators are required to be worn if employees are exposed to an inhalation hazard. Contractor shall comply with the standards in 29 CFR 1910.134 and 29 CFR 1926.134. Contractor’s Safety Plan shall address training, medical evaluation, fit tests, selection of respiratory equipment, storage of respiratory equipment and pre-use checks.

19. Hazardous Energy Control Program (LOCKOUT-TAGOUT): Contractor shall comply with the requirements listed in 29 CFR 1910.147, 29 CFR 1926.417 and NFPA 70. Contractor’s Safety Plan shall address:

20. Hand and Portable Powered Tools and Other Hand-held Equipment - 29 CFR 1910.241 and 29 CFR 1926.300: Hand and power tools shall be used, inspected and maintained in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and be used only for the purpose for which is was designed. All tools designed to accommodate guards shall be equipped with the guards. The use of unsafe hand and power tools are prohibited. All receptacle outlets that provide temporary electrical power to portable electrical hand tools or semi-portable electric power tools shall have ground-fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) protection. Contractor’s Safety Plan shall address training, tool inspections, proper use, and guarding requirements.

21. Excavation and Trenching: Trenching and excavation work creates hazards to workers which are extremely dangerous. Employees shall not enter an unprotected trench. The contractor must take every effort to protect employees during these operations. Walls and faces of excavations and trenches over five feet in depth shall be guarded by a shoring system, sloping and benching system or equivalent means and inspected daily by a component person. Contractor’s procedures for excavation and trenching shall comply with 29 CFR 1926.650 - 652. If work is to be done on Eglin Ranges, contractor must contact the 96 TW Range Safety Office at (850)882-4000 for further instructions/guidance.

22. Hazardous Materials: Contractor shall comply with the standards in 29 CFR 1910.101 and Subpart H – The handling and Storing of Hazardous Materials (chemicals, compressed air, acetylene, etc.) and applicable TOs. When handling hazardous material the contractor’s safety plan shall address the training, handling, storage, use, and PPE required for the task.

23. Flammable/Combustible Liquids and Compressed Gases: Contractor shall comply with the standards in NFPA 30, Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code, 2008 Edition, DoD 4145.19-R-1, Storage and Materials Handling, 15 Sep 79, Chpts 5 and 6 and DOD 4140.25-M (for POL storage). Contractor’s safety plan shall address: employee training for handling, proper labeling, storage, spill control, inspection and use as well as personal protective equipment required to be worn during handling process.

24. Smoking: Smoking is prohibited in all Eglin Air Force Base facilities. Smoking is permitted in designated and properly identified smoking areas per AFI 40-102.

25. Cell Phone Usage: It is prohibited to use a cell phone while operating a motor vehicle on Eglin AFB. Exception, hands-free device is acceptable. A hands-free device is a headset (such as a Bluetooth) or earpiece that allows vehicle operators to keep both hands on the steering wheel and eyes on the road whenever the vehicle is in motion. Texting while driving a vehicle is PROHIBITED on Eglin Air Force Base.

26. Eglin Ranges: The roads that transverse Eglin’s many ranges are mostly unpaved, sand or clay. They may be washed out and often contain large pot holes and/or ruts running across the road. Several roads on the ranges have dangerous blind intersections. Large trucks and military vehicles utilize these roads. Use caution and yield the appropriate right-of-way. Stay out of areas marked restricted or closed. If the red range gate is closed, a mission may be in progress. Areas in the ranges may contain Unexploded Ordinances (UXOs) resulting from the use of munitions during live-fire training or testing. These munitions are dangerous and may not be easily recognizable. If you think you have encountered a UXO, carefully leave the area and report your findings to Security Forces, the Command Post or call 911. NEVER touch, move or disturb a UXO!

27. Protective Barriers/Warning Signs: Contractor shall comply with the standards in: 29 CFR 1926, Subpart G, Sections 200 – 202 and EM 385-1-1, US Army Corps of Engineers Manual, Safety and Health Requirements. At no time shall a contractor leave an open hole. 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 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.

28. Honoring the Reveille/Retreat: This is to inform the contractor that the Reveille will be played at 0730 daily and the Retreat at 1700 daily on Eglin Air Force Base. During those times, patriots will stop their cars to show respect for all the men and women of the Armed Forces. All entry lanes at the gates will stop to avoid additional traffic build up; lanes exiting the base will remain open. Drivers must remain alert at all times and stop if the car/traffic ahead of them stops. Stop time is approximately 2.5 minutes.

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