GSA 015950 Safety_Health FY15 Update Oct 1_2014.doc

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SECTION 015950 - SAFETY AND HEALTH

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY [Consider including warning language for unforeseen hazardous materials if uncovered elsewhere. See Agreement’s part 2(b)8 for more guidance.] A. References: In addition to publications referenced in the Construction Contract Clauses, the following Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), publications apply to conduct of the work. . State and local safety and health regulations that apply are not cited herein. Current editions at the date of the agreement apply. The more stringent requirements apply.

1. 29 CFR, Part 1910: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) General Industry and Health Standards.

2. 29 CFR, Part 1926 " Safety and Health Regulations for Construction"

3. 40 CFR 260, "Hazardous Waste Management System"

4. 40 CFR 261, "Identification and Listing of Hazardous Waste."

5. 40 CFR, Part 761, EPA Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs), Manufacturing, Processing, Distribution in Commerce and Use Prohibitions. [GSA Project Team: Check if any work involves sealant removal as PCBs may be present.]

6. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 70E Electrical Safety Requirements for Workplace Safety

7. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USCOE) Safety and Health Requirements Manual, EM 385-1-1, current edition.

8. Federal Standard: Fed. Std. 313A, Material Safety Data Sheets, Preparation and the Submission of.

B. Acquisition of Publications:

1. Codes of Federal Regulations (CFR) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers EM 385-1-1 may be purchased from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402.

2. NFPA publications may be purchased from the National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, P.O. Box 9101, Quincy, MA 02269-9101.

1.2 SAFETY MEETING

A. Prior to commencing construction, representatives of the Contractor, including the principal on-site project representative and one or more safety representatives, shall meet with designated representatives of the government for the purpose of reviewing the Contract's safety and health requirements,. The safety and health program shall be reviewed, and specific implementation of safety and health provisions pertinent to the Work shall be discussed.

B. [Edit further: Safety Meetings shall be [weekly] or [monthly.] Contractor shall prepare meeting minutes for each meeting and load into ePM. Contractor’s project manager, safety officer, project superintendant and any other supervisors shall be required to attend these meetings with the Government and its designated on site representatives.

1.3 SAFETY AND HEALTH PROGRAM

A. Contractor Responsibility: The Contractor shall assume full responsibility and liability for compliance with applicable codes, standards and regulations pertaining to the health and safety of personnel during execution of the Work, and shall hold the Government harmless for any action on the Contractor's part, or that of the Contractor's employees or subcontractors, that results in illness, injury or death.

B. Site Safety and Health Officer: A trained and experienced individual shall be delegated in writing as the Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO). [Add this language: Projects over $ 10 million require a full time on site SSHO.] The SSHO shall be responsible for the development, implementation, oversight and enforcement of the Contractor’s Accident Prevention Plan (APP) on-site, which shall address all activities for which the Contractor is responsible. The Contractor may appoint as many individuals as he or she deems appropriate to accomplish the provisions of this section. The SSHO shall typically remain on-site [full time] during activities conducted under this contract. The SSHO may be an individual with other responsibilities, already identified to be on site and who has the authority and appropriate knowledge to oversee and act on the provisions of this section.

C. First Aid and Emergency Response Requirements: The Contractor shall provide for emergency first aid equipment. Additionally, a 20-pound ABC-rated fire extinguisher shall be maintained on-site as well as absorbent material of sufficient quantity to collect any spill which might occur during this project. A listing of emergency phone numbers and points of contact for fire, hospital, police, ambulance, and other necessary contacts shall be posted at the Contractor’s site.

D. Contractor shall provide for site visitors Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) per OSHA for use during their visits. Provide a minimum of 10 sets with replacements for items not suitable for re-use.

1.4 SUBMITTALS

A. The Contractor shall submit for approval in ePM copies of the project safety and health programs, as applicable to the work scope or required as a result of the safety meeting. [Edit to be project specific. If you have lead, asbestos, PCBs, etc. then include specific remediation and safety plans and specifications later in division two of the technical sections for such hazardous materials.]

1. Occupational Noise Exposure.

2. Fall Protection.

3. Personnel Protective Equipment.

4. Control of Hazardous Energy.

5. Electrical Safety Related Work Practices.

6. Lead.

7. Asbestos.

8. Polychorlinated Biphenyls (PCBs)

9. Respirator Protection.

10. Confined spaces.

B. Contractor's Safety Plan: [Edit for project specific requirements and compliance with the FAR clause ____ and coordinate with your regional Facilities Management and Service Program (FMSP) subject matter expert. This paragraph shall emphasize that the plan shall be tailored to this project and the associated hazards. Sections that do not apply shall be removed. For example, if no earthwork excavation is required on the project, remove all of the accident prevention items that relate to this issue.] In addition to specific safety and health programs applicable to the project, Contractor shall submit firm's general safety plan at the pre-construction conference listing emergency procedures and contact persons with home addresses and telephone numbers. The Safety Plan shall be posted on the ePM project site.

C. Permits: If hazardous materials are disposed of off-site, submit in ePM copies of shipping manifests and permits from applicable federal, state or local authorities and disposal facilities, and submit certificates that the material has been disposed of in accordance with regulations. Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Hazardous Waste Generator ID Number for disposal of contractor generated hazardous waste; submit in ePM with [X] days of receiving Generator ID Number from the EPA.

D. Accident Prevention Plan (APP): Submit an electronic copy of the APP in ePM. Plan shall include but not be limited to….[Edit to your project specific needs].

E. Accident Reporting: Submit an electronic copy of each accident report in ePM that the Contractor or Subcontractors submits to their insurance carriers, within seven calendar days after the date of the accident.

F. Emergency call down tree: Include an emergency call down tree containing contact info for all team members as part of the Contractor Safety Plan.

G. If the contractor brings hazardous materials onto the property, the contractor shall submit a hazardous material management plan which shall, at a minimum, identify and provide the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for each material, describe proper handling and storage procedures for each material, and describe the contractor's plan for responding to a spill or release of the material(s).

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 PERSONNEL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

A. Special facilities, devices, equipment and similar items used by the Contractor in execution of the Work shall comply with the applicable regulations.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS AND CONDITIONS

A. The Contractor shall advise GSA of any hazardous material and/or hazardous condition encountered during execution of the work. GSA shall determine if the Contractor must perform additional tests and if the work for the particular material or condition shall cease. Work shall recommence at the direction of GSA. The SSHO shall take measures to protect personnel until GSA has rendered its decision.

3.2 EMERGENCY SUSPENSION OF WORK

A. When the Contractor is notified by GSA of non-compliance with the safety or health provisions of the Contract, the Contractor shall immediately cease work in the subject area unless otherwise instructed, and correct the unsafe or unhealthy condition.

1. If the Contractor fails to comply promptly, all or part of the Work will be stopped by notice from GSA.

2. When GSA determines that satisfactory corrective action has been taken by the Contractor, work shall resume.

3. The Contractor shall not be allowed any extension of time or compensation for damages in connection with a work stoppage for an unsafe or unhealthy condition.

3.3 PROTECTION OF PERSONNEL

A. The Contract shall take necessary precautions to prevent injury to the public, occupants, and work forces. The public and occupants includes all persons not employed by the Contractor or a subcontractor.

B. The work area shall be fenced, barricaded or otherwise blocked off from the public or occupants to prevent unauthorized entry into the work area. Control by authorized personnel shall be done where passage through is necessary for the work.

1. Provide traffic barricades and traffic control signage where construction activities occur in vehicular areas.

2. Corridors, aisles, stairways, doors and exitways shall not be obstructed or used in a manner to encroach upon routes of ingress or egress utilized by the public or occupants, or to present an unsafe or unhealthy condition to the public or occupants.

3. Store, position and use equipment, tools, materials, in a manner that does not present a hazard to the public or occupants

4. Store and transport refuse and debris in a manner to prevent unsafe and unhealthy conditions for the public and occupants. Cover refuse containers, and remove refuse on a frequent regular basis acceptable to GSA. Use tarpaulins or other means to prevent loose transported materials from dropping from trucks.

3.4 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

A. Dispose of solid, liquid and gaseous contaminants in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local codes, laws, ordinances and regulations.

B. Comply with applicable federal, state and local noise control laws, ordinances and regulations, including but not limited to 29 CFR 1910.95 and 29 CFR 1926.52.

END OF SECTION 015950

FY15 Update Oct. 1, 2014 .

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