Specs.pdf

S P E C I F I C A T I O N

FOR PROJECT

QJVF 01-0097 DEMO BLDG 1043, AIRCRAFT ALERT FACILITY

QJVF 01-0098 DEMO BLDG 1044, AIRCRAFT ALERT FACILITY

QJVF 01-0099, DEMO BLDG 1046, AIRCRAFT ALERT FACILITY

QJVF 01-0100, DEMO BLDG 1047, AIRCRAFT ALERT FACILITY

QJVF 01-0101, DEMO BLDG 1040, AVIATION OPS FACILITY

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MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, NORTH DAKOTA

PREPARED BY:

5 CES, ENGINEERING FLIGHT

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, NORTH DAKOTA

JANUARY 2009

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 1 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS PAGES

01005 Administrative Provisions 01005-1 thru 5 01100 Environmental Requirements 01100-1 thru 30 01300 Submittals 01300-1 thru 4 01500 Construction Facilities and Temporary Controls 01500-1 thru 3

DIVISION 2 - SITEWORK

02075 Demolition 02075-1 thru 3 02215 Excavation 02215-1 thru 4 02220 Backfilling 02220-1 thru 3 02485 Seeding 02485-1 thru 5

DIVISIONS 3 THRU 12 - NOT USED

13282 ENGINEERING CONTROL OF ASBESTOS CONTAINING 13282-1 thru 20

MATERIALS

DIVISIONS 14 THRU 16 - NOT USED

ATTACHMENT 1 PAGES 1 thru 6 ATTACHMENT 2 PAGES 1 thru 7

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DIVISION l - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 01005

ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS

1. GENERAL:

1.1 DESCRIPTION OF WORK: The Contractor shall furnish all labor, equipment, tools, materials, services and incidentals necessary for demolition of Buildings 1040, 1043, 1044, 1046 and 1047 and interior mechanical equipment, electrical systems, footings and foundation systems.

1.2 USE OF PREMISES:

1.2.1 Limit use of premises for demolition operations. These

facilities contain asbestos containing floor tiles. (See Attachments)

1.2.2 Coordinate use of premises under direction of the Technical Representative.

1.3 COORDINATION:

1.3.1 Coordinate work of the various Sections of Specifications to assure efficient and orderly sequence of demolition.

1.3.2 Verify characteristics of elements of interrelated operating equipment are compatible; coordinate work of various Sections having interdependent responsibilities for demolition.

1.4 CONTRACTOR'S WORK HOURS: Working hours for the Contractor will normally be between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and federal holidays. If the Contractor desires to work during periods other than above, additional Government inspection forces may be required. The Contractor must make his/her request to the Technical Representative three days in advance of his/her intention to work during periods to allow assignment of additional inspection forces. If such force is reasonably available, the Technical Representative may authorize the Contractor to perform work during periods other than normal duty hours/days.

However, if inspectors are required to perform in excess of their normal duty hours/days solely for the benefit of the Contractor, the actual cost of inspection at overtime rates will be charged to the Contractor. These adjustments to the Contract price may be made periodically as directed by the Contracting Officer.

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1.5 FIELD ENGINEERING:

1.5.1 Provide field-engineering services; establish grades, lines, and levels, by use of recognized engineering survey practices.

1.6 REFERENCE STANDARDS:

1.6.1 For products specified by association or trade standards, comply with requirements of the standard.

1.6.2 The date of the standard is that in effect as of the

Invitation for Bid date.

1.7 SAFETY:

1.7.1 Contractor to comply with MAFBI 32-2001, Responsibilities of Base Personnel to Eliminate or Control Fire Hazards.

1.8 WELDING:

1.8.1 When any welding, cutting, brazing or use of any open flame device is to be used, an AF Form 592 permit must be obtained from the Base Fire Department, 320 Flight Line Drive, prior to beginning such work.

1.8.2 During such work, a fully charged and operable fire

extinguisher, appropriate for the task, shall be provided by the Contractor.

1.9 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS: The Contractor shall submit a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for all hazardous materials (HAZMAT) to be used on this project, including wetting agents, cleaners, decontamination solutions, compressed gas, and fuel for equipment and vehicles. The MSDSs shall be submitted to 5 CES/CEAN through the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) at least 15 days before bringing the material on Minot AFB. The installation Hazardous Materials Management Process (HMMP) Team shall review the MSDS and inform the COR which materials the Contractor may bring onto the installation.

In general, the HMMP Team does not allow HAZMAT containing the following chemicals to be brought onto base: EPA Toxic 17, Extremely Hazardous Substances, Ozone Depleting Substances, and P-Listed RCRA Chemicals (see 40 CFR 261.33). The Contractor shall make every effort to use environmentally friendly HAZMAT in the smallest quantity in the completion of this project.

The Contractor shall use all HAZMAT brought on base and to report all spills to 5 CES/CEAN via the COR immediately. The Contractor shall provide the following information at the beginning of the project: initial volume of each HAZMAT brought on base, HAZMAT container size, and location(s) of HAZMAT storage. Thereafter the Contractor shall submit a monthly written memo to 5 CES/CEAN through the COR that shows the quantity of each HAZMAT used during the reporting period. If the Contractor wants to use HAZMAT not previously approved by the HMMP Team, the Contractor shall submit the MSDS at least 15

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1.9.1 Asbestos:

1.9.1.1 The floor tiles and associated mastic contains ACM.

See attached asbestos reports for actual locations.

1.9.2 HAZARDOUS WASTE: Any hazardous waste/material used or generated by the Contractor shall become the property of the Contractor. The use, generation, and disposal of all hazardous waste/material will be the responsibility of the Contractor and shall be handled in accordance with all federal and state hazardous waste and toxic substances control regulations.

“…substances control regulations, including 40 CFR 260-299, and North Dakota Administrative Code (NDAC) 33-24, and their amendments and updates. The Contractor shall make every effort to minimize waste generation. The Contractor shall provide documentation of waste characterization, which may include, but is not limited to, laboratory analysis, Material Safety Data Sheets, and Contractor knowledge of the process generating the waste. The Contractor shall only use an EPA-licensed waste transporter to remove toxic and RCRA wastes. The Contractor shall provide a copy of Bills of Lading and/or waste manifests to 5 CES/CEAN via the COR within 7 business days from the day the waste leaves Minot AFB for all waste removed. The Contractor shall provide the following information about all wastes removed from Minot AFB: date waste was removed, waste type(s), volume of each type, waste transporter information (i.e. name, address, contact, phone number of contact, and EPA identification number for RCRA wastes), and waste disposal site information (i.e. name, address, contact, phone number of contact, and EPA identification number for RCRA waste disposal facilities). This information shall be provided for wastes that are recycled, reused, reclaimed, and/or disposed.“

1.9.3 Asbestos: The Floor tiles and mastic contain asbestos. This asbestos must be tested, removed and disposed of in accordance with all federal and state regulations. See Attachments 1 and 2.

1.9.4 Notification of Demolition:

1.9.4.1 Notification of Demolition and Renovation: The

Contractor shall submit to the North Dakota Department of Health (NDDH) a ″Notification of Demolition and Renovation″ form at least 10 days prior to beginning any demolition activity. The form and directions can be found in Article 33-15 of the North Dakota Administrative Code, Section 33-156-13-02- 06: Emission Standard for Asbestos; Standard for Demolition and Renovation.

Or at the NDDH website http://www.health.state.nd.us/ndhd/environ/ee/rad/asb/.

Consult specifications and drawings for remaining non-regulated asbestos-containing material (ACM). The remaining ACM must be documented on the ″Notification of Demolition and Renovation″ form.

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1.9.4.1.1 NDDH Letter of Approval: NDDH will issue

a letter either approving or declining the ″Notification of Demolition and Renovation″ form. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to submit a ″Notification of Demolition and Renovation″ form in an acceptable format to NDDH and receive an approval letter from NDDH.

1.9.4.1.2 Dates of Demolition: The dates in Section

X of the ″Notification of Demolition and Renovation″ form must be kept current through phone or written communication with NDDH. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to maintain accurate information on the ″Notification of Demolition and Renovation″ form.

1.9.4.1.3 Submittals: Both the NDDH approved

″Notification of Demolition and Renovation″ form and the NDDH approval letter must be submitted to the Government prior to demolition activities.

1.10 RECYCLING/REUSE OF EXCESS MATERIALS AND CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

(C&D) DEBRIS:

1.10.1 The Contractor shall reuse/recycle excess materials and Construction and Demolition (C&D) debris to the maximum extent possible.

C&D debris are those excess/residue materials resulting from construction or demolition activity that would normally be discarded to a landfill.

C&D debris includes, but is not limited to soil, rock, vegetation, concrete, asphalt, and building materials such as windows, wood, metal, and roofing materials. The Contractor shall recycle C&D debris and excess materials, if determined to be economical. All C&D debris resulting from demolition shall become the property of the Contractor unless specified otherwise or as determined by the Contracting Officer.

1.10.2 Materials not to be returned to the Government and all Contractor-generated rubbish, if not recycled, shall be disposed of by the Contractor off-base at his own expense, and in compliance with applicable environmental codes and regulations of governing authorities.

1.10.3 Reporting Tonnage of C&D Debris: Contractor shall track and report the tonnage by month of C&D debris in two categories:

1.10.3.1 Tons of C&D that are or will be recycled, reused, or reclaimed.

1.10.3.2 Tons of C&D that are disposed in a landfill.

1.10.4 The C&D recycled/disposed tonnage report shall consist of a written memo with the tonnage of each type (i.e. concrete, metal, soil, etc.), and each category (i.e., recycled, reused, reclaimed, or disposed), and the recycling/disposal facility name for each material (i.e. concrete recycled at

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XYZ Building Materials, or inert wood disposed at Minot Landfill). The reports shall be submitted monthly to 5 CES/CEAN through the Contracting Officer until the project is completed.

1.11 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS: The Contractor shall maintain a set of red-lined full-size, as-built construction drawings marked-up to fully indicate as-built conditions. These drawings shall be maintained in a current condition at all times until completion of the work and shall be available for review by Government personnel at all times. The G.P.S. location dimensioned location from permanent features, general description, type of material, and approximate depth below finished grade of all capped existing underground utilities shall be indicated. Upon completion of the project As-Built drawings shall be turned over to the Government.

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DIVISION 1 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 01100

ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

1.1 GENERAL: Asbestos material will be found in floor tiles and their mastic. The Contractor must submit a Site Safety and Health Plan and a Removal Plan see paragraph 4 of this section. The Removal Plan must have a section that addresses excavation dewatering requirements. All contractor personnel working on the site must have completed 40 hours of Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response training in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.120, and annual 8 hour refresher courses as required. Contractor shall also employ a Site Superintendent/ Safety and Health Manager/Officer who meets the qualifications addressed under Section 5.8.1. Contractors shall supply copies of training certificates/credentials prior to the start of work. Contractor must notify the North Dakota Department of Health (NDDH) in writing 10 working days prior to beginning any demolition activity.

Contractor must notify 5 CES/CEAN (Natural Resources Flight) 5 days prior to project startup. 5 CES/CEAN must be on site to obtain applicable information to complete any NDDH Reports.

1.2 REFERENCES: The Contractor shall review and use, as appropriate, all applicable State and Federal publications and requirements in the development of the Site Safety and Health Plan and Removal Plan. At a minimum, the following applicable publications form a part of this specification to the extent referenced:

1.2.1 Test Methods for Evaluation Solid Waste, USEPA Office of Solid Waste, SW-846, 3rd Edition, September 1986, revised July 1992, August 1993, and September 1994.

1.2.2 U. S. Army Corps of Engineers “Sample Handling Protocol for Low, Medium, and High Concentration Samples of Hazardous Waste”, Appendix F of ER 1110-1-263, October 1990.

1.2.3 North Dakota Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit No. NDG070000, “Construction Water Management, General Permit.

1.2.4 Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater, 18th Edition, 1992.

1.2.5 AMERICAN CONFERENCE OF GOVERNMENTAL INDUSTRIAL HYGIENISTS:

(ACGIH-02), (1998) Threshold Limit Values for Chemical Substances and Physical Agents and Biological Exposure Indices.

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1.2.6 AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDS INSTITUTE (ANSI): (ANSI

Z358.1)(1990) Emergency Eyewash and Shower Equipment.

1.2.7 CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS (CFR):

1.2.7.1 (CFR 29 Part 1904) Recording and Reporting Occupational Injuries and Illnesses.

1.2.7.2 (CFR 29 Part 1910) Occupational Safety and Health Standards

1.2.7.3 (CFR 29 Part 1926) Safety and Health Regulations for Construction

1.2.7.4 (CFR 49 Part 171) General Information, Regulations, and Definitions

1.2.7.5 (CFR 49 Part 172) Hazardous Materials Table, Special Provisions, Hazardous Materials Communications, Emergency Response Information, and Training Requirements

1.2.8 ENGINEERING MANUALS: (EM 385-1-1) (1996) US Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual

1.2.9 NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH

(NIOSH): (NIOSH Pub No. 85-115) (1985) Occupational Safety and Health Guidance Manual for Hazardous Waste Site Activities.

2. HAZARDOUS WASTE: Any hazardous waste or material used or generated by the Contractor shall become the property of the Contractor. The use, generation, and disposal of all hazardous waste or material will be the responsibility of the Contractor and shall be handled in accordance with all federal and state hazardous waste and toxic substances control regulations as described in paragraph 1.9 in Section 01005.

3. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS: The Contractor will comply with all OSHA and NEC requirements. Contractors personnel working on the site shall have completed 40 hours of Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Training, in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.120, and annual 8 hour refresher courses as required. The Site Safety and Health Manager/Officer shall meet requirements set forth in Section 5.8 of these specifications. Contractors shall supply copies of training certificates to Contracting Officer fifteen (15) working days prior to the start of work.

4. SUBMITTALS: The Contractor shall be required to submit items listed below to the contracting officer representative using an AF 3000, Material Approval Submittal form. Submit five (5) copies of each item. Each submittal shall be approved by the chief of Natural Resources 5 CES/CEAN 10 days prior to the start of work. Approval of submittals which do not conform to the contract shall not be construed as a change to the contract.

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4.1 Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response

Certification(HAZWOPER): Provide certificates for individuals who have completed 40 hour HAZWOPER training and applicable credentials of Site Safety Health Manager/Officer, as required in paragraph 1.1.

4.2 Site Safety and Health Plan. Provide Site Safety and Health Plan as referenced in paragraph 5.0.

4.2.1 Work Zones: Drawings shall include initial work zone

boundaries: Exclusion Zone (EZ) including restricted and regulated areas;

Contamination Reduction Zone (CRZ); and Support Zone (SZ).

4.2.2 Decontamination Facilities: Drawings shall show the locations and layout of the personnel and equipment decontamination areas.

4.3 REMOVAL PLAN: The Contractor shall submit a detailed removal plan 10 working days prior to the start of work. The removal plan shall address excavation dewatering. No work shall be done until the plan is approved.

Approval of the Contractor’s plan will not relieve the Contractor of responsibility to comply with all state and federal regulations.

4.4 MONITORING/SAMPLING RESULTS: Personnel exposure monitoring/sampling results as referenced in applicable sections.

4.5 SITE CONTROL LOG: Record of each entry and exit into the site, as specified.

4.6 DAILY QUALITY CONTROL REPORTS: Upon completion of project

5. SITE SAFETY AND HEALTH PLAN:

5.1 DESCRIPTION OF WORK: This section provides additional requirements for implementing a Site Safety and Health Plan (SSHP).

5.2 REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS: Work performed under this contract shall comply with Federal, state, and local safety and occupational health laws and regulations. This includes, but is not limited to, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards, CFR 29 Part 1910, especially Section .120, “Hazardous Waste Site Operations and Emergency Response” and CFR 29 Part 1926, especially Section .65, “Hazardous Waste Site Operations and Emergency Response”. Matters of interpretation of standards shall be submitted to the appropriate administrative agency for resolution before starting work. Where the requirements of this specification, applicable laws, criteria, ordinances, regulations, and referenced documents vary, the most stringent requirements shall apply.

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5.3 PRECONSTRUCTION SAFETY CONFERENCE: A preconstruction conference shall be scheduled prior to beginning of site work at which time representative of the Contracting Officer will review and discuss requirements relative to planning and administration of the overall safety program.

5.4 SAFETY AND HEALTH PROGRAM: OSHA Standards CFR 29 Part 1910 Section .120 (b), and CFR Part 1926, Section.65 (b) requires employers to develop and implement a written Safety and Health Program for employees involved in hazardous waste operations. The site-specific program requirements of the OSHA Standards shall be integrated into one site-specific document, the Site Safety and Health Plan (SSHP). The SSHP shall interface with the employer’s overall Safety and Health Program. Any portions of the overall Safety and Health Program that are referenced in the SSHP (i.e., Respirator Program, Hazard Communication Program, etc.) shall be included as appendices to the

SSHP.

5.5 PREPARATION AND IMPLEMENTATION: A Site Safety and Health Plan (SSHP) shall be prepared covering onsite work to be performed by the Contractor and all subcontractors. The Safety and Health Manager shall be responsible for the development, implementation and oversight of the SSHP. The SSHP shall establish, in detail, the protocols necessary for the anticipation, recognition, evaluation, and control of hazards associated with each task performed. The SSHP shall address site-specific conditions. The level of detail provided in the SSHP shall be tailored to the type of work, complexity of operations to be performed, and hazards anticipated. Details about some activities may not be available when the initial SSHP is prepared and submitted. Therefore, the SSHP shall address, in as much detail as possible, anticipated tasks, their related hazards and anticipated control measures.

5.6 PLAN REQUIREMENTS: The SSHP shall include the following elements:

5.6.1 Description of site location, topography, size and past uses of the site.

5.6.2 A list of contaminants which may present occupational health and safety hazards. This list shall be created by researching sources of information from past site activities. Analytical results from prior investigations and removal actions can be obtained from the Environmental Engineering Office. Chemical names, concentration ranges, media in which found, locations onsite, and estimated quantities/volumes to be impacted by site work shall be included if known. The contamination characterization shall be reviewed and revised if new chemicals are identified as work progresses.

5.6.3 A Hazard/Risk Analysis.

5.6.4 Staff Organization, Qualifications, and Responsibilities.

5.6.5 Training

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5.6.6 Personnel Protective Equipment.

5.6.7 Medical Severance.

5.6.8 Emergency Response and Contingency Procedures

5.6.9 Additional Elements: Topics required by CFR 29 Part 1910, Section .120 (b) (4), CFR 29 Part 1926, Section .65 (b) (4) and those described in this section shall be addressed in the SSHP. Where the use of a specific topic is not applicable to the project, the SSHP shall include a statement to justify its omission or reduced level of detail and establish that adequate consideration was given the topic.

5.6.10 Acceptance and Modifications: Prior to submittal, the SSHP shall be signed and dated by the Safety and Health Manager and the Site Superintendent. The SSHP shall be submitted for review 15 days prior to the Preconstruction Safety Conference. Deficiencies in the SSHP will be discussed at the preconstruction safety conference, and the SSHP shall be revised to correct the deficiencies and resubmitted for acceptance. Onsite work shall not begin until the plan has been accepted. A copy of the written SSHP shall be maintained onsite. As work proceeds, the SSHP shall be adapted to new situations and new conditions. Changes and modifications to the accepted SSHP shall be made with the knowledge and concurrence of the Safety and Health Manager, the Site Superintendent, and the Contracting Officer. Should any unforeseen hazard become evident during the performance of the work, the Site Safety and Health Officer shall bring such hazard to the attention of the Site Safety and Health Manager, Site Superintendent, and the Contracting Officer, both verbally and in writing, for resolution as soon as possible. In the interim, necessary action shall be taken to re-establish and maintain safe working conditions in order to safeguard onsite personnel, visitors, the public, and the environment. Disregard for the provisions of this specification or the accepted SSHP shall be cause for stopping of work until the matter has been rectified.

5.6.11 Availability: The SSHP shall be made available in accordance with CFR 29 Part 1910, Section .120 (b) (1) (v) and CFR 29 Part 1926, Section .65 (b) (1) (v).

5.7 HAZARD/RISK ANALYSIS: The SSHP shall include a safety and health hazard/risk analysis for the site covering all work to be performed. The hazard/risk analysis shall provide information necessary for determining safety and health procedures, equipment, and training to protect onsite personnel, the environment, and the public. Available site information shall be reviewed when preparing the “Hazard/Risk Analysis” section of the SSHP.

The following elements, at a minimum, shall be addressed.

5.7.1 Site Tasks and Operations (Workplan): The SSHP shall include a comprehensive section that addresses the tasks and objectives of the site operations and the logistics and resources required to reach those tasks and

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01-0099, 01-0100, 01-0101 objectives. Based on the type of remediation required, the following is a list of anticipated major site tasks and operations to be performed

5.7.1.1 Mobilization

5.7.1.2 Excavation of Contaminated Soil

5.7.1.3 Dewatering of Excavation

5.7.1.4 Underground Piping Removal/Disposal

5.7.1.5 Decontamination

5.7.1.6 Demobilization

This is not a complete list of site tasks and operations, therefore, it shall be expanded and/or revised, during preparation of the SSHP as necessary.

5.7.2 Hazards: The following potential hazards may be encountered during site work. These are not complete lists, therefore, they shall be expanded and/or revised as necessary during preparation of the SSHP.

5.7.2.1 Safety Hazards:

5.7.2.1.1 Lifting heavy objects;

5.7.2.1.2 Snapping cables, slings, and ropes;

5.7.2.1.3 Overloaded cranes and other hoists and

suspended loads;

5.7.2.1.4 Speeding and improperly operated vehicles;

5.7.2.1.5 Unguarded, improperly operated, moving

equipment:

5.7.2.1.6 Slippery and unstable surfaces, steep

grades, uneven terrain:

5.7.2.1.7 Sharp and flying objects and precariously

positioned objects that may fall:

5.7.2.2 Chemical Hazards: The Hazard/Risk Analysis section of the SSHP shall describe the chemical, physical, and toxicological properties of contaminants, sources and pathways of employee exposures, anticipated onsite and offsite exposure level potentials, and regulatory (including Federal, state, and local) or recommended protective exposure standards. The SSHP shall also address employee exposure to hazardous substances brought onsite, and shall comply with the requirements of CFR 29 Part 1910, Section .120 and CFR 29 Part 1926, Section .59, Hazard Communication.

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5.7.2.3 Physical Agents:

5.7.2.3.1 Noise;

5.7.2.3.2 Underground utility lines and energized

overhead and underground power lines;

5.7.2.3.3 Heat stress

5.7.2.3.4 Cold Exposure

5.7.2.3.5 Flammable materials in limited access

areas

5.7.2.3.6 Fire and explosion when handling fuels

and/or fuel-contaminated media

5.7.2.3.7 Improperly stored compressed gas: not

properly secured

5.7.2.4 Biological Hazards: Potential biological hazards

that may be encountered during site work include, but are not limited to, insect bites/stings (including tick bites). The Contractor shall expand and/or revise the identification of potential biological hazards during preparation of the SSHP.

5.7.2.5 Action Levels: Action levels shall be established

for the situations listed below, at a minimum. The action levels and required actions (engineering controls, changes in PPE, etc.) shall be presented in the SSHP in both text and tabular form.

5.7.2.5.1 Implementation of engineering controls and

work practices.

5.7.2.5.2 Upgrade or downgrade in level of personal

protective equipment.

5.7.2.5.3 Work stoppage and/or emergency evacuation

of onsite personnel.

5.7.2.5.4 Prevention and/or minimization of public

exposures to hazards created by site activities.

5.7.2.6 Respiratory Protection: Action levels for

respiratory protection shall apply to persistent readings in the breathing zone of personnel conducting field construction/removal activities. At a minimum, initial action levels shall be set for volatile organic compounds and benzene as well as asbestos, lead based paint and PCB’s.

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5.8 STAFF ORGANIZATION, QUALIFICATIONS, AND RESPONSIBILITIES: An organizational structure shall be developed that sets fourth lines of authority (chain of command), responsibilities, and communication procedures concerning site safety, health, and emergency response. This organizational structure shall cover management, supervisors and employees of the Contractor and subcontractors. The structure shall include the means for coordinating and controlling work activities of subcontractors and suppliers. The SSHP shall include a description of this organizational structure as well as qualifications and responsibilities of each of the following individuals.

The Contractor shall obtain Contracting Officer’s acceptance before replacing any member of the Safety and Health Staff. Requests shall include the names, qualifications, duties, and responsibilities of each proposed replacement.

5.8.1 Site Superintendent: A Site Superintendent, who has

responsibility to implement the SSHP the authority to direct work performed under this contract and verify compliance, shall be designated. .

5.8.2 Safety and Health Manager:

5.8.2.1 Qualifications: The Safety and Health Manager shall

have the following additional qualifications:

5.8.2.1.1 A minimum of 2 years experience in

developing and implementing safety and health programs at hazardous waste sites.

5.8.2.1.2 Documented experience in supervising

professional and technician level personnel.

5.8.2.1.3 Documented experience in developing worker

exposure assessment programs and air monitoring programs and techniques.

5.8.2.1.4 Experience (documented) in the development

of personal protective equipment programs, including programs for working in and around potentially toxic, flammable and combustible atmospheres and confined spaces.

5.8.2.1.5 Working knowledge of state and Federal

occupational safety and health regulations.

5.8.2.2 Responsibilities: The Safety and Health Manager

shall:

5.8.2.2.1 Be responsible for the development, implementation, oversight, and enforcement of the SSHP.

5.8.2.2.2 Sign and date the SSHP prior to submittal.

5.8.2.2.3 Conduct initial site-specific training.

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5.8.2.2.4 Be present onsite during the first 2 days

of remedial activities and at the startup of each new major phase.

5.8.2.2.5 Visit the site as needed for the duration

of activities, to audit the effectiveness of the SSHP.

5.8.2.2.6 Be available for emergencies.

5.8.2.2.7 Provide onsite consultation as needed to

ensure the SSHP is fully implemented.

5.8.2.2.8 Coordinate any modifications to the SSHP

with the Site Superintendent, and the Contracting Officer.

5.8.2.2.9 Provide continued support for

upgrading/downgrading of the level of personal protection.

5.8.2.2.10 Be responsible for evaluating air

monitoring data and recommending changes to engineering controls, work practices, and PPE.

5.8.2.2.11 Review accident reports and results of

daily inspections.

5.8.2.2.12 Serve as a member of the Contractor’s

quality control staff.

5.8.3 Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO):

5.8.3.1 Qualifications: An individual and one alternate

shall be designated the Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO). The name, qualifications (education and training summary and documentation), and work experience of the Site Safety and Health Officer and alternate shall be included in the SSHP. The SSHO shall have the following qualifications:

5.8.3.1.1 A minimum of 2 year of experience in

implementing safety and health programs at hazardous waste sites where Level C personal protective equipment was required.

5.8.3.1.2 Documented experience in construction

techniques and construction safety procedures.

5.8.3.1.3 Working knowledge of Federal and state

occupational safety and health regulations.

5.8.3.1.4 Specific training in personal and

respiratory protective equipment program implementation, excavation safety (shoring, sloping, etc.), and in the proper use of air monitoring instruments, and air sampling methods.

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5.8.3.2 Responsibilities: The Site Safety and Health Officer

shall:

5.8.3.2.1 Assist and represent the Safety and Health

Manager in onsite training and the day to day onsite implementation and enforcement of the accepted SSHP.

5.8.3.2.2 Be assigned to the site on a full time

basis for the duration of field activities. If operations are performed during more than one work shift per day, a site Safety and Health Officer shall be present for each shift.

5.8.3.2.3 Have authority to ensure site compliance

with specified safety and health requirements, Federal, state and OSHA regulations and all aspects of the SSHP including, but not limited to, activity hazard analyses, air monitoring, use of PPE, decontamination, site control, standard operating procedures used to minimize hazards, safe use of engineering controls, the emergency response plan, confined space entry procedures, spill containment program, and preparation of records by performing a daily safety and health inspection and documenting results on the Daily Safety Inspection Log.

5.8.3.2.4 Have authority to stop work if

unacceptable health or safety conditions exist, and take necessary action to re-establish and maintain safe working conditions.

5.8.3.2.5 Consult with and coordinate any

modifications to the SSHP with the Safety and Health Manager, the Site Superintendent, and the Contracting Officer.

5.8.3.2.6 Serve as a member of the Contractor’s

quality control staff on matters relating to safety and health.

5.8.3.2.7 Conduct accident investigations and

prepare accident reports.

5.8.3.2.8 Review results of daily quality control

inspections and document safety and health findings into the Daily Safety Inspection Log.

5.8.3.2.9 In coordination with site management and

the Safety and Health Manager, recommend corrective actions for identified deficiencies and oversee the corrective actions.

5.8.3.2.10 Is trained, and acts as the excavation

designated competent person, per the requirements of 29 CFR 1926.32 (f) and 29 CFR 1926.651. If the SSHO is unable or unwilling to act as the competent person, then the individual designated as the competent person shall be identified.

5.8.4 Other Personnel:

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5.8.4.1 Persons Certified in First Aid, CPR and asbestos and

PCB removal: At least two persons who are currently certified in first aid and CPR by the American Red Cross or other approved agency shall be onsite at all times during site operations. They shall be trained in universal precautions and the use of PPE as described in the Bloodborne Pathogens Standard of \-CFR 29 Part 1910-\, Section .1030. These persons may perform other duties but shall be immediately available to render first aid when needed.

5.8.4.2 Safety and Health Technicians: For each work crew in

the exclusion zone, one person, designated as a Safety and Health technician, shall perform activities such as air monitoring, decontamination, and safety oversight on behalf of the SSHO. They shall have appropriate training equivalent to the SSHO in each specific area for which they have responsibility and shall report to and be under the supervision of the SSHO.

5.9 TRAINING: Personnel shall receive training in accordance with the Contractor’s written safety and health training program and \-CFR 29 Part 1910-\ Section .120,\- CFR 29 Part 1926-\ Section .65, and \ -CFR 29 Part 1926-\ Section .21. The SSHP shall include a section describing training requirements.

5.9.1 General Hazardous Waste Operations Training: Personnel

entering the exclusion or contamination reduction zones shall have successfully completed 40 hours of hazardous waste instruction on the site; 3 days actual field experience under the direct supervision of a trained, experienced supervisor; and 8 hours refresher training annually. Onsite supervisors shall have completed the above training and 8 hours of additional, specialized training covering at least the following topics: the employer’s safety and health program, personal protective equipment program, spill containment program, and health hazard monitoring procedures and techniques. Copies of current training certification statements shall be submitted prior to initial entry onto the work site.

5.9.2 Initial Session (Preentry Briefing): Prior to commencement of onsite field activities, all site employees, including those assigned only to the Support Zone, shall attend a site-specific safety and health training session of at least 2 hours duration. This session shall be conducted by the Safety and Health Manager and the Site Safety and Health Officer to ensure that all personnel are familiar with requirements and responsibilities for maintaining a safe and healthful work environment. Procedures and contents of the accepted SSHP shall be thoroughly discussed. The Contracting Officer shall be notified at least 5 working days prior to the initial site-specific training sessions so government personnel involved in the project may attend.

5.9.3 Periodic Sessions: On site training shall be conducted by the SSHO at least weekly for personnel assigned to work at the site during the following week. The training shall address safety and health procedures, work practices, any changes in the SSHP, activity hazard analyses, work tasks, or schedule; results of previous period’s air monitoring, review of

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5.9.4 Other Training: The Safety and Health Manager shall provide training as specified by CFR 29 Part 1910 Section .146, for employees who are required to supervise, standby, or enter permit-required confined spaces.

Persons involved in any aspect of the transportation of hazardous materials shall be trained in accordance with CFR 49 Part 172 Subpart H. All employees shall be afforded the opportunity to learn their right and responsibilities under the OSH Act, by the prominent display for the duration of the project, of the Federal OSHA “Poster” #2203.

5.10 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:

5.10.1 General: In accordance with CFR 29 Part 1910

Section.120(g)(5) and CFR 29 Part 1926 Section .65 (g) (5), a written Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) program which addresses the elements listed in that regulation, and which complies with respiratory protection program requirements of CFR 29 Part 1910 Section.134, is to be included in the employer’s Safety and Health Program. The Site Safety and Health Plan shall detail the minimum PPE ensembles (including respirators) and specific materials from which the PPE components are constructed for each site-specific task and operation to be performed based upon the hazard/risk analysis. Components of levels of protection (B, C, D and modifications) must be relevant to site-specific conditions, including heat and cold stress potential and safety hazards. Only respirators approved by NIOSH shall be used. Onsite personnel shall be provided with appropriate personal protective equipment. Protective equipment and clothing shall be kept clean and well maintained. The PPE section of the SSHP shall include site-specific procedures to determine PPE program effectiveness and for onsite fit-testing of respirators, cleaning, maintenance, inspection, and storage of PPE.

5.10.2 Levels of Protection: The Safety and Health Manager shall establish appropriate levels of protection for each work activity based on review of historical site information, existing data, an evaluation of the potential for exposure (inhalation, dermal, ingestion, and injection) during each task, and a continuing safety and health monitoring program. The Safety and Health Manager shall also establish action levels for upgrade or downgrade in levels of PPE from the following specified minimum levels of protection. Protocols and the communication network for changing the level of protection shall be described in the SSHP. The PPE reassessment protocol shall address air monitoring results, potential for exposure, changes in site conditions, work phases, job tasks, weather, temperature extremes, individual medical considerations, etc.

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5.10.3 Components of Levels of Protection: The following items constitute minimum protective clothing and equipment ensembles to be utilized during this project.

5.10.3.1 Level D

5.10.3.1.1 Hard Hat

5.10.3.1.2 Boots: steel toe and shank

5.10.3.1.3 Work Clothing: as defined by weather

5.10.3.1.4 Safety glasses with side shields or

safety goggles

5.10.3.1.5 Hearing protectors (if required)

5.10.3.2 Modified Level D

5.10.3.2.1 Hard Hat

5.10.3.2.2 Boots: chemically resistant, steel toe

and shank

5.10.3.2.3 Clothing: uncoated, chemically

resistant coveralls

5.10.3.2.4 Gloves: disposable, chemically

resistant

5.10.3.2.5 Safety glasses with side shields or

goggles

5.10.3.2.6 Hearing protectors (if required)

5.10.3.3 Level C

5.10.3.3.1 Air purifying respirator with organic

vapor or OV/combination cartridges

5.10.3.3.2 Hard Hat

5.10.3.3.3 Clothing: uncoated, chemically

resistant coveralls

5.10.3.3.4 Gloves (outer): disposable, chemically

resistant

5.10.3.3.5 Gloves (inner): disposable cotton

5.10.3.3.6 Boots: chemically resistant, steel toe

and shank

5.10.3.3.7 Hearing protectors (if required)

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5.10.4 Initial Minimum Levels of PPE by Task: Based on available information, the initial minimum protective equipment requirements for each major task and operation are listed below. Available site information shall be reviewed and the list of tasks and operations and these levels of protection shall be expanded and/or revised during preparation of the SSHP.

TASK OPERATION INITIAL LEVEL OF PROTECTION

Mobilization Level D UST Removal/Disposal Level D Decontamination Level D Demobilization Level D

5.11 MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: The Safety and Health Manager shall detail, in the employer’s Safety and Health Program and the SSHP, the medical surveillance program that includes scheduling of examinations, certification of fitness for duty, compliance with OSHA requirements, and information provided to the physician. Examinations shall be performed by or under the supervision of a licensed physician, preferably one knowledgeable in occupational medicine, and shall be provided without cost to the employee, without loss of pay and at a reasonable time and place. Medical surveillance protocols and examination and test results shall be reviewed by the Occupational Physician. The medical surveillance program shall contain the requirements specified below. Personnel working in contaminated areas of the site shall have been examined as prescribed in CFR 29 Part 1910 Section .120, and CFR 29 Part 1926 Section .65, and determined medically fit to perform their duties.

5.11.1 Frequency of Examinations: Employees shall have been

provided with medical examinations as specified, within the past 12 months and shall receive exams annually thereafter (if contract duration exceeds 1 year); on termination of employment; reassignment in accordance with CFR 29 Part 1910 Section .120(e)(3)(i)(C) and CFR 29 Part 1926 Section .65(e)(3)(i) (C); if the employee develops signs or symptoms of illness related to workplace exposures; if the physician determines examinations need to be conducted more often that once a year; and when an employee develops a lost time injury or illness during the period of this contract. The supervisor shall be provided with a written statement signed by the physician prior to allowing the employee to return to the work site after injury or illness resulting in a lost workday, as defined in CFR 29 Part 1904 Section .12(f).

5.11.2 Content of Examinations: The following elements shall be included in the medical surveillance program. Additional elements may be included at the discretion of the occupational physician responsible for reviewing the medial surveillance protocols.

5.11.2.1 Complete medical and occupational history (initial

exam only).

5.11.2.2 General physical examination of major organ systems.

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5.11.2.3 Pulmonary function testing including FVC and FEV1.0

5.11.2.4 CDC with differential.

5.11.2.5 Blood chemistry screening profile (e.g. SMAC 20/25).

5.11.2.6 Urinalysis with microscopic examination (if directed by the Occupational Physician).

5.11.2.7 Audiometric testing (as required by Hearing

Conservation Program).

5.11.2.8 Visual acuity.

5.11.2.9 Chest x-ray. (This test should be performed no more

frequently than every 4 years, unless directed by Occupational Physician.)

5.11.2.10 Electrocardiogram (as directed by Occupational

Physician).

5.11.3 Information Provided to the Occupational Physician: The physician shall be furnished with the following:

5.11.3.1 Site information from paragraph 5.7.

5.11.3.2 Information on the employee’s anticipated or

measured exposure.

5.11.3.3 A description of any PPE used or to be used.

5.11.3.4 A description of the employee’s duties as they

related to the employee’s exposures (including physical demands on the employee and heat/cold stress).

5.11.3.5 A copy of CFR 29 Part 1910 Section .120 , or CFR 29

Part 1926 Section .65.

5.11.3.6 Information from previous examinations not readily

available to the examining physician.

5.11.3.7 A copy of Section 5.00 of NIOSH Pub No. 85-115.

5.11.3.8 Information required by CFR 29 Part 1910

Section.134.

5.11.4 Physician’s Written Opinion: Before work begins a copy of the physician’s written opinion for each employee shall be obtained and furnished to the Safety and Health Manager; and the employee. The opinion shall address the employee’s ability to perform hazardous remediation work and shall contain the following:

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5.11.4.1 The physician’s recommended limitations upon the

employee’s assigned work and/or PPE usage.

5.11.4.2 The physician’s opinion about increased risk to the

employee’s health resulting from work; and

5.11.4.3 A statement that the employee has been informed and

advised about the results of the examination.

5.11.5 Medical Records: Documentation of medical exams shall be provided as part of the Certificate of Worker or Visitor Acknowledgment.

Medical records shall be maintained in accordance with CFR 29 Part 1910 Section .120, and CFR 29 Part 1926 Section .65.

5.12 EXPOSURE MONITORING/AIR SAMPLING PROGRAM: The Safety and Health Manager shall prepare and implement an exposure monitoring/air sampling program to identify and quantify safety and health hazards and airborne levels of hazardous substances in order to assure proper selection of engineering controls, work practices and personal protective equipment for affected site personnel. Minimum initial requirements for the program are delineated below. Available site information shall be reviewed and the exposure monitoring/air sampling program shall be expanded and/or revised for submittal as part of the SSHP.

5.12.1 Location: Monitoring/sampling shall be performed for

employee (s) with the greatest potential for exposure (high risk employees) in all work zones (exclusion, contamination reduction, and support), in confined spaces (if for some reason this is required, at this time it is not anticipated), and at the site boundary for the purpose of controlling on-site operations.

5.12.2 Frequency and Duration: Frequency and duration of

monitoring/sampling for background conditions and during general and specific site operations (including work in confined spaces), specific contaminants to be monitored/sampled and criteria for initiating or changing the frequency of monitoring/sampling shall be specified.

5.12.3 Background or baseline: Background air concentrations of VOC’s shall be determined at a minimum prior to the start of work each day and as necessary during the shift.

5.12.4 During Operations:.

5.12.4.1 If contamination is encountered monitoring for

VOC’s shall be at least once every 15 minutes. Monitoring for VOCs shall continue throughout activities which have the potential to produce volatile release.

5.12.4.2 Initial frequency for monitoring for specific

volatiles such as benzene shall be at least once every 30 minutes or when

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5.12.5 Parameters:

5.12.5.1 Concentrations of VOC’s as expressed in PID/FID

meter units.

5.12.5.2 Concentrations of specific volatiles such as

benzene.

5.12.5.3 Levels of oxygen and flammable materials in the

atmosphere.

5.12.6 Instruments and Equipment: The Contractor shall furnish and maintain, as a minimum, the following intrinsically-safe instruments and necessary calibration equipment for air monitoring during remediation activities:

5.12.6.1 Photo-ionization or Flame Ionization Detector

5.12.6.2 Combustible gas/Oxygen monitor

5.12.6.3 Colorimetric indicator tubes for specific

compounds, especially benzene.

5.12.7 Instruments shall be protected from surface contamination during use to allow easy decontamination. All instrumentation shall be maintained and calibrated according to NIOSH analytical methods an/or manufacturers; recommendations. Such maintenance and calibration data shall be recorded and included in the project record documents. See Paragraph:

Safety and Health Phase-Out Report. Calibration of all monitoring equipment and/or safety equipment will be performed at least three times a day; in the morning before work begins, after lunch and at the end of the day’s activities.

5.12.8 Air Monitoring Documentation and Reporting: The Contractor shall maintain a complete chronological record for all air monitoring performed during construction. A calibration/maintenance record form shall be filled out for each air monitoring instrument. The calibration/maintenance records shall be submitted to the CO/COR weekly as part of the Weekly Safety Reports.

5.12.9 Heat And Cold Stress Monitoring: The Safety and Health Manager shall develop a heat stress and cold stress monitoring program for onsite activities. Details of the monitoring program, including schedules for work and rest, and physiological monitoring requirements, shall be described in the SSHP. Personnel shall be trained to recognize the symptoms of heat and

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5.12.9.1 Heat Stress:…