Attachment_11_-_Section_01_40_00_Safety.pdf

FA4419-14-R-0102

Attachment 11

SECTION 01 40 00

SAFETY

Part 1 General

1.1 Summary

This section covers occupational health and safety requirements for protection of personnel, property and resources. Requirements of this section may be amended based upon project specific criteria identified by separate Task Order.

1.2 Referenced Standards

Comply with publications listed below to the extent applicable.

AFOSH 91-501 Air Force Occupational Safety and Health Standard

AFOSH 91-5 Welding, Cutting and Brazing

ASSE/SAFE A10.32 Fall Protection

ASSE/SAFE A10.34 Protection of Public on or Adjacent to Construction Sites

ASSE/SAFE Z359.1 Safety Requirements for Personal Fall Arrest Systems

NFPA 10 Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers

NFPA 241 Safeguarding Construction, Alteration and Demolition

Operations

NFPA 51B Fire Prevention During Welding, Cutting and Other Hot Work

NFPA 70 National Electrical Code

NFPA 70E Electrical Safety in the Workplace

10 CFR 1910 Occupational Safety and Health Standards

29 CFR 1926 Safety and Health Regulations for Construction

29 CFR 1926.500 Fall Protection

EM 385-1-1 USACE Safety and Health Requirements Manual

UFC 3-600-01 Fire Protection Engineering for Facilities

Wherein standards appear to conflict, the more stringent requirement will prevail.

1.3 Submittals

Submit the following in accordance Section 01 33 00 Submittal Procedures.

Report

Accident (if and when incident occurs)

Other

Amended Safety Plan

1.4 Administration

1.4.1 The Contractor will serve as the “safety authority” for activities performed at work sites under its control. As such, the Contractor will be responsible for implementing proactive preventive measures, providing adequate instruction to employees and sub-contractors, coordinating operations to prevent work by separate trades from interfering with or creating hazardous conditions for each other, and performing routine surveillance adequate to ensure compliance with safety requirements.

1.4.2 Project Manager (and Field Superintendent where applicable) will perform daily oversight and enforcement of the safety plan at each job site. Ensure employee, sub-contractor and visitor compliance. Provide additional surveillance when hazardous operations are on-going.

1.4.3 Provide additional safety instruction for workers prior to execution of hazardous activities.

1.4.4 Develop job specific plans if and when required by separate project requirements.

Describe preventative measures, training, equipment, worker responsibilities and method of monitoring.

1.4.4.1 Confined Space Entry Plan – Comply with applicable 29 CFR 1910, 1915, and

1926 standards. Coordinate plan and scheduled operations with Base emergency responders (Fire Department, Security and Medical).

1.4.4.2 Fall Protection and Prevention Plan – Describe means of rescue (self and assisted) and evacuation procedures.

1.4.4.3 Hazardous Material Abatement Plan – Describe removal and disposal methods:

Lead based paint (LBP)

Asbestos Containing Materials ACM)

Polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB).

1.4.4.4 Site Demolition Plan

1.4.4.5 Excavation Plan

1.4.5 The Contractor shall be responsible for providing first aid and medical assistance if their employees are injured or become ill. Provide a first aid kit at individual job sites with materials suitable for the type of injuries normally incurred by the type of work being performed. Locate where readily accessible during working hours.

1.4.6 Document each accident on same day as event and provide copy to CO and CR.

Indicate results of mishap (to person and property), cause and corrective action taken.

Maintain a record of accidents for duration of work at job site.

1.4.7 Ensure personnel are aware of nearest safe shelter-in-place location.

1.5 Government Oversight

1.5.1 The Government reserves the right to determine effectiveness of Contractor’s accident prevention procedures. Failure to implement and maintain an effective safety plan will constitute justification for Government issuance of a suspension of work. The suspension of work will remain in effect until corrective actions satisfactory to the

Government are implemented.

1.5.2 The Government reserves the right to require the Contractor make changes to safety procedures. To the extent deemed necessary, Contractor safety procedures will comply with EM 385-1-1 and NFPA 241 (Safeguarding Construction, Alteration and Demolition

Operations). Action required to obtain compliance will be performed by the Contractor at no additional cost to the Government.

1.5.3 Medical, Security and Fire Protection Assistance: The Base will provide emergency response services, when and if deemed warranted, for medical, security and fire protection. Responding Base emergency personnel will have the right to determine if support from other sources (federal, state, municipal or private commercial) is required.

1.5.4 Air Monitoring: The Government reserves the right to conduct separate air monitoring procedures in conjunction with work performed in confined spaces.

1.6 Contractor Request for Emergency Services

Dial 911. State location from where call is being made (Altus AFB). 911 Operator will redirect your call to the Base emergency operator. Provide information as requested. The Contractor will bear all costs required to respond to emergency service requests.

1.7 Closure and Obstruction of Operational Facilities

Obtain Government approval prior to commencement of work requiring closure or obstruction

(partial or complete) of occupied buildings and pedestrian and vehicular pathways.

1.8 Licensed Contractor

1.8.1 Perform work on gas lines and equipment, electrical lines and equipment, and mechanical equipment using only licensed contractors or with experienced craftsmen under the direct supervision of licensed contractors. Provide Government with a copy of license prior to start of work.

1.9 High Noise Level Protection

Wherein high noise levels generated by equipment are deemed to be a safety or health hazard by the Government, the Contractor will immediately cease the work in question and re-schedule execution during non-standard time periods. Non-standard time periods will be subject to

Government approval. Said work will be performed without additional cost to the Government.

1.10 Severe Storm Plan

Plan will indicate means and methods to quickly:

(a) Secure and protect equipment and materials at outside locations.

(b) Inspect work site (including roof) and remove or secure loose debris and other objects that could be scattered by blowing wind or flowing water. Verify adequacy of temporary erosion controls where applicable.

1.11 Fire Safety

1.11.1 Work sites and storage areas will be designated as “non-smoking” areas. Smoking will be restricted to confines approved by Base Fire Protection (Building 288). Smoking materials will be disposed in non-combustible receptacles approved by Base Fire

Protection.

1.11.2 Open fires and burning of trash on Government property is prohibited.

1.11.3 Welding, Cutting and Brazing Permit:

1.11.3.1 Obtain approved permit (AF Form 592), prior to start of work, from Base Fire

Chief Office (Building 288). Verify conditions at work site comply with applicable provisions of AFOSH Standard 91-5 (Welding, Cutting and Brazing); UFC 3-600-01

(Fire Protection Engineering for Facilities); EM 385-1-1 (Safety and Health

Requirements Manual) and NFPA 241 (Safeguarding Construction, Alteration and

Demolition Operations) prior to requesting pre-issuance site inspection by Base Fire

Protection. Maintain permit at job site until completion of operations.

1.11.3.2 Provide portable fire extinguisher(s) at “hot work” locations. Ensure workers at said locations are knowledgeable in equipment operation and application procedures. Inspect equipment as required to verify operability.

1.11.4 Portable Fire Prevention Equipment:

1.11.4.1 Government reserves the right to inspect and determine acceptability of

Contractor’s equipment. Equipment will be provided as acceptable to Base Fire

Department without additional cost to the Government.

1.11.5 Emergency Access: Maintain unobstructed access to fire lanes and hydrants.

Maintain unobstructed access and egress corridors within and adjacent to buildings.

1.12 Material Storage

1.12.1 Supporting Surface: Support materials on level, sound, and stable surface.

1.12.2 Stacking

1.12.2.1 Stack outside materials above ground. Use means that will prevent compromise of support in the event of severe rain fall.

1.12.2.2 Use means and methods to ensure stability without need for bracing. Means and method will be adequate to prevent sliding, spreading, tilting or collapse. Stack bagged material in crisscrossed alternating layers so ends and sides do not form continuous vertical breaks through the stack.

1.12.2.3 Limit stack height to 4 feet.

1.12.2 The storing of materials and equipment on roofs is prohibited without written

Government approval.

Part 2 Products

2.1 Confined Space Signage

2.1.1 Provide at confined space access points where clearly visible. Secure panel to supporting structure.

2.1.2 Design and Fabrication

Construct of durable, rigid materials, connectors and supports capable of resisting wind forces of 85 mph.

Message – White background. 1½ inch high bold red letters indicating

“DANGER”. 1 inch high bold black letters indicating “DO NOT ENTER -

CONFINED SPACE – PERMIT REQUIRED”.

2.2 Fall Protection Anchorage

2.2.1 Comply with ASSE/SAFE Z359.1. Install under supervision of person qualified in fall protection standards.

2.2.2 Leave in place for continued Government use. Provide weatherproof signage indicating anchorage capacity (strength and number of persons capable of being safely supported).

2.3 Construction Site Signage

2.3.1 All construction sites will be identified with signs posted in visible locations adjacent to work area access points.

2.3.2 Design and Fabrication: Submit for Government approval. Message will state

“Construction Area – Authorized Personnel Only. Hard Hat Area”. Where applicable, “Detour” signage will be provided with arrows indicating safe bypass route.

Part 3 Execution

3.1 Hazardous Material

3.1.1 Obtain Government approval prior to bringing material onto Government property.

Allow 10 working days for review and coordination of request.

3.1.2 Unidentified Material: Material encountered during construction operations suspected of being hazardous will be immediately brought to the attention of the

Government. That portion of the work will be suspended until directed by the

Government to proceed. If material is deemed hazardous, the requirements of the Task

Order will be modified in compliance with regulations governing “differing site conditions”.

3.2 Pre-Outage Coordination

3.2.1 In conjunction with utility interruption request, the Contractor will participate in a pre-outage meeting with the CO and Government representatives having interest and project oversight responsibilities. Contractor will explain necessity for interruption, location of outage and impact on Government property and operations, duration, and alternatives available.

3.2.2 Work performed on energized electrical equipment will be governed by requirements of the new work and need to create minimum impact upon on-going operations and facility sustainability.

3.3 Lockout/Tagout Procedures

3.3.1 Comply with 29 CFR 1910.147. Ensure employees are familiar and comply with procedures. Identify personnel authorized to tag or remove tag from electrical equipment.

3.3.2 Perform electrical work only with licensed electricians or with experienced craftsmen under the direct supervision of licensed electricians.

3.3.3 Employ lockout/tagout regardless of conditions suggested by power and light distribution circuit identification markings (building panels).

3.3.4 Secure apparatus, valves or systems in a passive condition before issuing clearance on any equipment other than electrical. Vent pressurized components and tag open.

Purge, ventilate and make safe areas prior to entry.

3.3.5 Attach to any device having potential to cause an unsafe condition if operated during the work. Obtain Government “safety clearance” (performing checks, grounding and venting as needed to confirm safety of equipment) prior to tagging.

3.3.6 Tag Placement and Removal: Verify installation and removal is performed by authorized personnel. Ensure key or combination remains under exclusive control of person applying the lock.

3.4 Fall Protection

3.4.1 Personal arrest systems are required when working mobile work platforms.

Comply with 29 CFR 1926.500, EM 385-1-1 and ASSE/SAFE A10.32.

3.4.2 Equipment: Comply with ASSE/SAFE Z359.1. Harness and lanyard will be designed for a maximum free fall not to exceed 6 feet.

3.4.3 Roof Work: Equipment will be based upon the type of work being performed and the type of roof.

3.4.3.1 Protection for work within 6 feet of low sloped roof edge may be by means of personal arrest system or safety net. Install warning lines (29 CFR 1926.500 and EM

3851-1) where distance is greater than 6 feet.

3.4.3.2 Protection for work on steep-sloped roofs or elevated surfaces requires use of a personal arrest system.

3.4.4 Additional procedures will be used where identified by specific project requirements of the separate Task Orders.

3.5 Scaffolding

3.5.1 Ensure workers are qualified to perform erection and dismantling. Provide fall protection during erection and dismantling sections 6 feet or higher above ground level.

3.5.2 Ensure structure can support at least 4 times the maximum intended load.

Supervise use to prevent overloading.

3.5.3 Position bottom sections on firm, level, sound surface. Tie-off and brace sections to prevent tipping, sway or fall during movement of personnel or materials and wind force up to 90 mph. Coordinate tie-off to buildings to ensure means and methods do not result in damage to building elements.

3.6 Equipment

3.6.1 Equipment used on Base will be safe and in good operating condition, subject to

Government inspection and approval.

3.6.2 Base Entry: Mechanized heavy equipment will not be brought onto Government property or used without prior written approval from the CO. Provide 15 days notification prior to date of entry or use.

3.6.3 Equipment Operators: Comply with applicable OSHA licensing regulations.

Certify operators are trained in proper use of equipment safety devices. Maintain proof of qualifications at work site for review.

3.6.4 Cranes

3.6.4.1 Comply with EM 385-1-1 and ASME B30.5 or B30.22, as applicable, for operation near overhead transmission lines.

3.6.4.2 Ensure employees remain clear of suspended loads, loads to be lifted, and rear of operating equipment.

3.6.5 Forklifts: Modification of forklifts with work platform attachments is prohibited.

3.6.6 Stilts: Use of stilts for renovation, repair or maintenance work is prohibited.

3.6.7 Lifting Hooks: Hooks used in positioning material will be in accordance with manufacturer’s printed requirements.

3.6.8 Trenching Equipment: Operate digging machines with chain drives only when spotters/laborers are in plain view of the operator. Ensure employees are knowledgeable of required distances.

3.6.9. Personal Protection

3.6.9.1 Work sites will be designated as “hard hat” areas. Protective equipment will be designed to ANSI standards for intended use.

3.6.9.2 Foot wear will be constructed with high density/high traction flexible soles, ankle support and protective toes. Soft-sole and canvas shoes are prohibited.

3.6.9.3 Eye, hearing and respiratory protection will be provided where work involves risk of injury to include but not limited to welding, cutting, grinding and chiseling operations. Use of cotton or cloth wads for ear protection is prohibited. Eye protection will be impact resistant. Respirators will be designed for specific conditions of use.

3.6.9.4 Do not permit employees to work under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs. Do not permit employees to perform work that may expose to risk of injury as a result of illness, fatigue or lack of physical fitness.

3.6.10 Lower hydraulic work platforms, ladders and equipment lifting devices (blades, buckets, arms, etc.) to ground at end of work day.

3.7 Work in Confined Spaces

3.7.1 Verification of Conditions: Obtain Government inspection prior to entering or commencing work in confined spaces. Obtain Government certification that space is safe for entry before entering to execute work.

3.7.2 Implement and maintain effective air monitoring procedures for duration of work.

Provide forced air ventilation equipment sufficient to meet air exchange requirements deemed necessary for a safe work atmosphere.

3.7.3 Provide continuous monitoring of toxic gas in sewer wet wells with audible alarm detection devices.

3.7.4 Comply with OSHA 29 CFR1910.146

3.8 Existing Safety Devices

3.8.1 Protect the integrity of existing safety systems and personnel safety devices.

3.8.2 Schedule work to minimize extent and duration of action.

3.8.3 Provide 5 working day prior notification when temporary removal or disabling of existing systems and devices is required to install the new work. Indicate alternative means to maintain safety requirements. Alternate means will be subject to Government approval.

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