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SECTION TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

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PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 REFERENCES

1.2 DEFINITIONS

1.2.1 Competent Person (CP)

1.2.2 Competent Person, Confined Space

1.2.3 Competent Person, Cranes and Rigging

1.2.4 Competent Person, Excavation/Trenching

1.2.5 Competent Person, Fall Protection

1.2.6 Competent Person, Scaffolding

1.2.7 Competent Person (CP) Trainer

1.2.8 High Risk Activities

1.2.9 High Visibility Accident

1.2.10 Load Handling Equipment (LHE)

1.2.11 Medical Treatment

1.2.12 Near Miss

1.2.13 Operating Envelope

1.2.14 Qualified Person (QP)

1.2.15 Qualified Person, Fall Protection (QP for FP)

1.2.16 Recordable Injuries or Illnesses

1.2.17 USACE Property and Equipment

1.2.18 Load Handling Equipment (LHE) Accident or Load Handling

Equipment Mishap

1.3 SUBMITTALS

1.4 MONTHLY EXPOSURE REPORTS

1.5 CONTRACTOR SAFETY SELF-EVALUATION CHECKLIST

1.6 REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

1.6.1 Subcontractor Safety Requirements

1.6.1.1 Experience Modification Rate (EMR)

1.6.1.2 OSHA Days Away from Work, Restricted Duty, or Job Transfer

(DART) Rate

1.7 SITE QUALIFICATIONS, DUTIES, AND MEETINGS

1.7.1 Personnel Qualifications

1.7.1.1 Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO)

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1.7.1.1.1 Additional Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO)

Requirements and Duties

1.7.1.2 Contractor Quality Control (QC) Manager:

1.7.1.3 Competent Person Qualifications

1.7.1.3.1 Competent Person for Confined Space Entry

1.7.1.3.2 Competent Person for Scaffolding

1.7.1.3.3 Competent Person for Fall Protection

1.7.1.4 Qualified Trainer Requirements

1.7.1.5 Requirements for all Contractor Jobsite Personnel Holding

H-1B or H-2B Visas:

1.7.1.6 Dredging Contract Requirements

1.7.1.6.1 Dredging Safety Personnel Requirements

1.7.1.6.2 SSHO Requirements for Dredging

1.7.1.6.3 Collateral Duty Safety Officer (CDSO) Requirements for

Dredging

1.7.1.6.4 Safety Personnel Training Requirements for Dredging

1.7.1.7 Crane Operators/Riggers

1.7.2 Personnel Duties

1.7.2.1 Duties of the Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO)

1.7.3 Meetings

1.7.3.1 Prework Conference

1.7.3.2 Safety Meetings

1.8 ACCIDENT PREVENTION PLAN (APP)

1.8.1 Plans and Submissions

1.8.1.1 APP - Pre-Design Submittal

1.8.1.2 APP - Pre-Construction Submittal

1.8.2 Names and Qualifications

1.8.3 Plans

1.8.3.1 Confined Space Entry Plan

1.8.3.2 Standard Lift Plan (SLP)

1.8.3.3 Critical Lift Plan - Crane or Load Handling Equipment

1.8.3.4 Fall Protection and Prevention (FP&P) Plan

1.8.3.5 Rescue and Evacuation Plan

1.8.3.6 Hazardous Energy Control Program (HECP)

1.8.3.7 Excavation Plan

1.8.3.8 Occupant Protection Plan

1.8.3.9 Lead Compliance Plan

1.8.3.10 Asbestos Hazard Abatement Plan

1.8.3.11 Site Safety and Health Plan

1.8.3.12 PCB Plan

1.8.3.13 Site Demolition Plan

1.9 ACTIVITY HAZARD ANALYSIS (AHA)

1.9.1 AHA Management

1.9.2 AHA Signature Log

1.10 DISPLAY OF SAFETY INFORMATION

1.10.1 Safety Bulletin Board

1.10.2 Safety and Occupational Health (SOH) Deficiency Tracking

System

1.11 SITE SAFETY REFERENCE MATERIALS

1.12 EMERGENCY MEDICAL TREATMENT

1.13 NOTIFICATIONS and REPORTS

1.13.1 Mishap Notification

1.13.2 Accident Reports

1.13.3 LHE Inspection Reports

1.13.4 Certificate of Compliance and Pre-lift Plan/Checklist for LHE and Rigging

1.13.5 Third Party Certification of Barge-Mounted Mobile Cranes

1.14 HOT WORK

1.14.1 Permit and Personnel Requirements

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1.14.2 Work Around Flammable Materials

1.15 RADIATION SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

1.15.1 Radiography Operation Planning Work Sheet

1.15.2 Site Access and Security

1.15.3 Loss or Release and Unplanned Personnel Exposure

1.15.4 Site Demarcation and Barricade

1.15.5 Security of Material and Equipment

1.15.6 Transportation of Material

1.15.7 Schedule for Exposure or Unshielding

1.15.8 Transmitter Requirements

1.16 CONFINED SPACE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS.

1.16.1 Entry Procedures

1.16.2 Forced Air Ventilation

1.16.3 Sewer Wet Wells

1.16.4 Rescue Procedures and Coordination with Local Emergency

Responders

1.17 DIVE SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

1.18 SEVERE STORM PLAN

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 CONFINED SPACE SIGNAGE

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 CONSTRUCTION AND OTHER WORK

3.1.1 Worksite Communication

3.1.2 Hazardous Material Use

3.1.3 Hazardous Material Exclusions

3.1.4 Unforeseen Hazardous Material

3.2 UTILITY OUTAGE REQUIREMENTS

3.3 OUTAGE COORDINATION MEETING

3.4 CONTROL OF HAZARDOUS ENERGY (LOCKOUT/TAGOUT)

3.4.1 Safety Preparatory Inspection Coordination Meeting with the

Government or Utility

3.4.2 Lockout/Tagout Isolation

3.4.3 Lockout/Tagout Removal

3.5 FALL PROTECTION PROGRAM

3.5.1 Training

3.5.2 Fall Protection Equipment and Systems

3.5.2.1 Additional Personal Fall Protection

3.5.2.2 Personal Fall Protection Harnesses

3.5.3 Fall Protection for Roofing Work

3.5.4 Horizontal Lifelines (HLL)

3.5.5 Guardrails and Safety Nets

3.5.6 Rescue and Evacuation Plan and Procedures

3.5.7 Fall Prevention During Design Phase

3.6 ERGONOMICS CONSIDERATIONS DURING DESIGN PHASE

3.7 SHIPYARD REQUIREMENTS

3.8 WORK PLATFORMS

3.8.1 Scaffolding

3.8.2 Elevated Aerial Work Platforms (AWPs)

3.9 EQUIPMENT

3.9.1 Material Handling Equipment (MHE)

3.9.2 Load Handling Equipment (LHE)

3.9.3 Machinery and Mechanized Equipment

3.9.4 USE OF EXPLOSIVES

3.10 EXCAVATIONS

3.10.1 Utility Locations

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3.10.2 Utility Location Verification

3.10.3 Utilities Within and Under Concrete, Bituminous Asphalt, and

Other Impervious Surfaces

3.11 ELECTRICAL

3.11.1 Conduct of Electrical Work

3.11.2 Qualifications

3.11.3 Arc Flash

3.11.4 Grounding

3.11.5 Testing

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NOTE: Thi s gui de speci f i cat i on cover s t he r equi r ement s f or saf et y and occupat i onal heal t h r equi r ement s f or t he pr ot ect i on of Cont r act or and Gover nment per sonnel , pr oper t y, and r esour ces.

Thi s gui de speci f i cat i on i s i nt ended f or use i n cont r act s t hat speci f y Feder al Acqui s i t i on Regul at i on ( FAR) c l ause 52. 236- 13, " Acci dent Pr event i on" , or i t s Al t er nat e I , t o i ncl ude cont r act s f or const r uct i on, di smant l i ng, r enovat i on and demol i t i on; dr edgi ng; envi r onment al r est or at i on ( i nvest i gat i on, desi gn, r emedi at i on) ; asbest os abat ement or l ead hazar d cont r ol ; pr oj ect s i n t he cont i nent al U. S. and over seas.

The r equi r ement s of t hi s gui de speci f i cat i on suppl ement U. S. Ar my Cor ps of Engi neer s ( USACE) Saf et y and Heal t h Requi r ement s Manual , EM 385- 1- 1, and cl ar i f y saf et y concer ns f or hi gh- r i sk const r uct i on act i v i t i es.

Adher e t o UFC 1-300-02 Uni f i ed Faci l i t i es Gui de Speci f i cat i ons ( UFGS) For mat St andar d when edi t i ng t hi s gui de speci f i cat i on or pr epar i ng new pr oj ect speci f i cat i on sect i ons. Edi t t hi s gui de speci f i cat i on f or pr oj ect speci f i c r equi r ement s by addi ng, del et i ng, or r evi s i ng t ext . For br acket ed i t ems, choose appl i cabl e i t em( s) or i nser t appr opr i at e i nf or mat i on.

Remove i nf or mat i on and r equi r ement s not r equi r ed i n r espect i ve pr oj ect , af t er consul t i ng wi t h Command Saf et y st af f whet her or not br acket s ar e pr esent .

Comment s, suggest i ons and r ecommended changes f or t hi s gui de speci f i cat i on ar e wel come and shoul d be submi t t ed as a Criteria Change Request (CCR) .

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NOTE: I ncl ude ot her r ef er enced sect i ons i n t he cont r act wher e wor k, such as envi r onment al r est or at i on, asbest os abat ement or l ead hazar d cont r ol , r equi r es addi t i onal saf et y and heal t h pl ans t o be made par t of and appended t o t he APP. These sect i ons i ncl ude Sect i on 01 35 29. 13 HEALTH, SAFETY, AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE PROCEDURES FOR CONTAMI NATED

SI TES f or envi r onment al r est or at i on pr oj ect ; Sect i on 02 82 00 ASBESTOS REMEDI ATI ON f or asbest os abat ement ; Sect i on 02 83 00 LEAD REMEDI ATI ON f or l ead hazar d cont r ol act i v i t i es; and Sect i on 02 85 00 MOLD REMEDI ATI ON. For NAVY envi r onment al r est or at i on cont r act s, an APP i s r equi r ed wi t h t he over al l cont r act and a s i t e speci f i c Heal t h and Saf et y Pl an i s r equi r ed f or each t ask or der ( cont act t he FEAD Saf et y Manager f or appl i cabi l i t y) .

Many st at es and muni ci pal i t i es have mor e st r i ngent or addi t i onal r equi r ement s; modi f y t hi s sect i on as r equi r ed t o meet l ocal r equi r ement s and r egul at i ons.

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 REFERENCES

NOTE: Thi s par agr aph i s used t o l i s t t he publ i cat i ons c i t ed i n t he t ext of t he gui de speci f i cat i on. The publ i cat i ons ar e r ef er r ed t o i n t he t ext by basi c desi gnat i on onl y and l i s t ed i n t hi s par agr aph by or gani zat i on, desi gnat i on, dat e, and t i t l e.

Use t he Ref er ence Wi zar d' s Check Ref er ence f eat ur e when you add a RI D out si de of t he Sect i on' s Ref er ence Ar t i c l e t o aut omat i cal l y pl ace t he r ef er ence i n t he Ref er ence Ar t i c l e. Al so use t he Ref er ence Wi zar d' s Check Ref er ence f eat ur e t o updat e t he i ssue dat es.

Ref er ences not used i n t he t ext wi l l aut omat i cal l y be del et ed f r om t hi s sect i on of t he pr oj ect speci f i cat i on when you choose t o r econci l e r ef er ences i n t he publ i sh pr i nt pr ocess.

The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications are referred to within the text by the basic designation only.

AMERICAN SOCIETY OF SAFETY PROFESSIONALS (ASSP)

ASSP A10.34 (2001; R 2012) Protection of the Public on or Adjacent to Construction Sites

ASSP A10.44 (2014) Control of Energy Sources (Lockout/Tagout) for Construction and

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Demolition Operations

ASSP A1264.1 (2017) Safety Requirements for Workplace Walking/Working Surfaces and Their Access;

Workplace, Floor, Wall and Roof Openings;

Stairs and Guardrail/Handrail Systems

ASSP Z244.1 (2016) The Control of Hazardous Energy Lockout, Tagout and Alternative Methods

ASSP Z359.0 (2012) Definitions and Nomenclature Used for Fall Protection and Fall Arrest

ASSP Z359.1 (2016) The Fall Protection Code

ASSP Z359.2 (2017) Minimum Requirements for a Comprehensive Managed Fall Protection Program

ASSP Z359.3 (2017) Safety Requirements for Lanyards and Positioning Lanyards

ASSP Z359.4 (2013) Safety Requirements for Assisted-Rescue and Self-Rescue Systems, Subsystems and Components

ASSP Z359.6 (2016) Specifications and Design Requirements for Active Fall Protection Systems

ASSP Z359.7 (2011) Qualification and Verification Testing of Fall Protection Products

ASSP Z359.11 (2014) Safety Requirements for Full Body Harnesses

ASSP Z359.12 (2009) Connecting Components for Personal Fall Arrest Systems

ASSP Z359.13 (2013) Personal Energy Absorbers and Energy Absorbing Lanyards

ASSP Z359.14 (2014) Safety Requirements for Self-Retracting Devices for Personal Fall Arrest and Rescue Systems

ASSP Z359.15 (2014) Safety Requirements for Single Anchor Lifelines and Fall Arresters for Personal Fall Arrest Systems

ASSP Z490.1 (2016) Criteria for Accepted Practices in Safety, Health, and Environmental Training

ASME INTERNATIONAL (ASME)

ASME B30.3 (2016) Tower Cranes

ASME B30.5 (2014) Mobile and Locomotive Cranes

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ASME B30.8 (2015) Floating Cranes and Floating Derricks

ASME B30.9 (2014; INT Feb 2011 - Nov 2013) Slings

ASME B30.20 (2013; INT Oct 2010 - May 2012) Below-the-Hook Lifting Devices

ASME B30.22 (2016) Articulating Boom Cranes

ASME B30.26 (2015; INT Jun 2010 - Jun 2014) Rigging Hardware

ASTM INTERNATIONAL (ASTM)

ASTM F855 (2015) Standard Specifications for Temporary Protective Grounds to Be Used on De-energized Electric Power Lines and Equipment

HUMAN FACTORS AND ERGONOMICS SOCIETY

ANSI/HFES 100 (2007) Human Factors Engineering of Computer Workstations

INSTITUTE OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERS (IEEE)

IEEE 1048 (2003) Guide for Protective Grounding of Power Lines

IEEE C2 (2017; Errata 1-2 2017; INT 1 2017) National Electrical Safety Code

NATIONAL ELECTRICAL MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION (NEMA)

NEMA Z535.2 (2011) Environmental and Facility Safety Signs

NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION (NFPA)

NFPA 1 (2018) Fire Code

NFPA 10 (2018; TIA 18-1) Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers

NFPA 51B (2014) Standard for Fire Prevention During Welding, Cutting, and Other Hot Work

NFPA 70 (2017; ERTA 1-2 2017; TIA 17-1; TIA 17-2;

TIA 17-3; TIA 17-4; TIA 17-5; TIA 17-6;

TIA 17-7; TIA 17-8; TIA 17-9; TIA 17-10;

TIA 17-11; TIA 17-12; TIA 17-13; TIA

17-14; TIA 17-15; TIA 17-16; TIA 17-17 )

National Electrical Code

NFPA 70E (2018; TIA 18-1; TIA 81-2) Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace

NFPA 241 (2013; Errata 2015) Standard for

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Safeguarding Construction, Alteration, and Demolition Operations

NFPA 306 (2019) Standard for the Control of Gas Hazards on Vessels

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS (USACE)

EM 385-1-1 (2014) Safety and Health Requirements Manual

U.S. NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION (NARA)

10 CFR 20 Standards for Protection Against Radiation

29 CFR 1910 Occupational Safety and Health Standards

29 CFR 1910.146 Permit-required Confined Spaces

29 CFR 1910.147 The Control of Hazardous Energy (Lock Out/Tag Out)

29 CFR 1910.333 Selection and Use of Work Practices

29 CFR 1915 Confined and Enclosed Spaces and Other Dangerous Atmospheres in Shipyard Employment

29 CFR 1915.89 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tags-Plus)

29 CFR 1919 Gear Certification

29 CFR 1926 Safety and Health Regulations for Construction

29 CFR 1926.16 Rules of Construction

29 CFR 1926.450 Scaffolds

29 CFR 1926.500 Fall Protection

29 CFR 1926.1400 Cranes and Derricks in Construction

49 CFR 173 Shippers - General Requirements for Shipments and Packagings

CPL 2.100 (1995) Application of the Permit-Required Confined Spaces (PRCS) Standards, 29 CFR 1910.146

1.2 DEFINITIONS

1.2.1 Competent Person (CP)

The CP is a person designated in writing, who, through training, knowledge and experience, is capable of identifying, evaluating, and addressing existing and predictable hazards in the working environment or working conditions that are dangerous to personnel, and who has authorization to

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1.2.2 Competent Person, Confined Space

The CP, Confined Space, is a person meeting the competent person requirements as defined EM 385-1-1 Appendix Q, with thorough knowledge of OSHA’s Confined Space Standard, 29 CFR 1910.146 , and designated in writing to be responsible for the immediate supervision, implementation and monitoring of the confined space program, who through training, knowledge and experience in confined space entry is capable of identifying, evaluating and addressing existing and potential confined space hazards and, who has the authority to take prompt corrective measures with regard to such hazards.

1.2.3 Competent Person, Cranes and Rigging

The CP, Cranes and Rigging, as defined in EM 385-1-1 Appendix Q, is a person meeting the competent person, who has been designated in writing to be responsible for the immediate supervision, implementation and monitoring of the Crane and Rigging Program, who through training, knowledge and experience in crane and rigging is capable of identifying, evaluating and addressing existing and potential hazards and, who has the authority to take prompt corrective measures with regard to such hazards.

1.2.4 Competent Person, Excavation/Trenching

A CP, Excavation/Trenching, is a person meeting the competent person requirements as defined in EM 385-1-1 Appendix Q and 29 CFR 1926 , who has been designated in writing to be responsible for the immediate supervision, implementation and monitoring of the excavation/trenching program, who through training, knowledge and experience in excavation/trenching is capable of identifying, evaluating and addressing existing and potential hazards and, who has the authority to take prompt corrective measures with regard to such hazards.

1.2.5 Competent Person, Fall Protection

The CP, Fall Protection, is a person meeting the competent person requirements as defined in EM 385-1-1 Appendix Q and in accordance with ASSP Z359.0 , who has been designated in writing by the employer to be responsible for immediate supervising, implementing and monitoring of the fall protection program, who through training, knowledge and experience in fall protection and rescue systems and equipment, is capable of identifying, evaluating and addressing existing and potential fall hazards and, who has the authority to take prompt corrective measures with regard to such hazards.

1.2.6 Competent Person, Scaffolding

The CP, Scaffolding is a person meeting the competent person requirements in EM 385-1-1 Appendix Q, and designated in writing by the employer to be responsible for immediate supervising, implementing and monitoring of the scaffolding program. The CP for Scaffolding has enough training, knowledge and experience in scaffolding to correctly identify, evaluate and address existing and potential hazards and also has the authority to take prompt corrective measures with regard to these hazards. CP qualifications must be documented and include experience on the specific scaffolding systems/types being used, assessment of the base material that the scaffold will be erected upon, load calculations for materials and

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1.2.7 Competent Person (CP) Trainer

A competent person trainer as defined in EM 385-1-1 Appendix Q, who is qualified in the material presented, and who possesses a working knowledge of applicable technical regulations, standards, equipment and systems related to the subject matter on which they are training Competent Persons. A competent person trainer must be familiar with the typical hazards and the equipment used in the industry they are instructing. The training provided by the competent person trainer must be appropriate to that specific industry. The competent person trainer must evaluate the knowledge and skills of the competent persons as part of the training process.

1.2.8 High Risk Activities

High Risk Activities are activities that involve work at heights, crane and rigging, excavations and trenching, scaffolding, electrical work, and confined space entry.

1.2.9 High Visibility Accident

A High Visibility Accident is any mishap which may generate publicity or high visibility.

1.2.10 Load Handling Equipment (LHE)

LHE is a term used to describe cranes, hoists and all other hoisting equipment (hoisting equipment means equipment, including crane, derricks, hoists and power operated equipment used with rigging to raise, lower or horizontally move a load).

1.2.11 Medical Treatment

Medical Treatment is treatment administered by a physician or by registered professional personnel under the standing orders of a physician. Medical treatment does not include first aid treatment even through provided by a physician or registered personnel.

1.2.12 Near Miss

A Near Miss is a mishap resulting in no personal injury and zero property damage, but given a shift in time or position, damage or injury may have occurred (e.g., a worker falls off a scaffold and is not injured; a crane swings around to move the load and narrowly misses a parked vehicle).

1.2.13 Operating Envelope

The Operating Envelope is the area surrounding any crane or load handling equipment. Inside this "envelope" is the crane, the operator, riggers and crane walkers, other personnel involved in the operation, rigging gear between the hook, the load, the crane's supporting structure (i.e. ground or rail), the load's rigging path, the lift and rigging procedure.

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1.2.14 Qualified Person (QP)

The QP is a person designated in writing, who, by possession of a recognized degree, certificate, or professional standing, or extensive knowledge, training, and experience, has successfully demonstrated their ability to solve or resolve problems related to the subject matter, the work, or the project.

1.2.15 Qualified Person, Fall Protection (QP for FP)

A QP for FP is a person meeting the requirements of EM 385-1-1 Appendix Q, and ASSP Z359.0 , with a recognized degree or professional certificate and with extensive knowledge, training and experience in the fall protection and rescue field who is capable of designing, analyzing, and evaluating and specifying fall protection and rescue systems.

1.2.16 Recordable Injuries or Illnesses

Recordable Injuries or Illnesses are any work-related injury or illness that results in:

a. Death, regardless of the time between the injury and death, or the length of the illness;

b. Days away from work (any time lost after day of injury/illness onset);

c. Restricted work;

d. Transfer to another job;

e. Medical treatment beyond first aid;

f. Loss of consciousness; or

g. A significant injury or illness diagnosed by a physician or other licensed health care professional, even if it did not result in (a) through (f) above.

1.2.17 USACE Property and Equipment

Interpret "USACE" property and equipment specified in USACE EM 385-1-1 as Government property and equipment.

1.2.18 Load Handling Equipment (LHE) Accident or Load Handling Equipment Mishap

A LHE accident occurs when any one or more of the eight elements in the operating envelope fails to perform correctly during operation, including operation during maintenance or testing resulting in personnel injury or death; material or equipment damage; dropped load; derailment;

two-blocking; overload; or collision, including unplanned contact between the load, crane, or other objects. A dropped load, derailment, two-blocking, overload and collision are considered accidents, even though no material damage or injury occurs. A component failure (e.g., motor burnout, gear tooth failure, bearing failure) is not considered an accident solely due to material or equipment damage unless the component failure results in damage to other components (e.g., dropped boom, dropped load, or roll over). Document any mishap that meets the criteria

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1.3 SUBMITTALS

NOTE: Revi ew Submi t t al Descr i pt i on ( SD) def i ni t i ons i n Sect i on 01 33 00. 05 20 CONSTRUCTI ON SUBMI TTAL PROCEDURES and 01 33 10. 05 20 DESI GN SUBMI TTAL PROCEDURES and edi t t he f ol l owi ng l i s t t o r ef l ect onl y t he submi t t al s r equi r ed f or t he pr oj ect . Keep submi t t al s t o t he mi ni mum r equi r ed f or qual i t y control.

The Gui de Speci f i cat i on t echni cal edi t or s have desi gnat ed t hose i t ems t hat r equi r e Gover nment appr oval , due t o t hei r compl exi t y or cr i t i cal i t y, wi t h a " G. " Gener al l y, ot her submi t t al i t ems can be r evi ewed by t he Cont r act or ' s Qual i t y Cont r ol Syst em. Onl y add a " G" t o an i t em, i f t he submi t t al i s suf f i c i ent l y i mpor t ant or compl ex i n cont ext of t he pr oj ect .

An " S" f ol l owi ng a submi t t al i t em i ndi cat es t hat t he submi t t al i s r equi r ed f or t he Sust ai nabi l i t y eNot ebook t o f ul f i l l f eder al l y mandat ed sust ai nabl e r equi r ement s i n accor dance wi t h Sect i on 01 33 29 SUSTAI NABI LI TY REPORTI NG. Coor di nat e al l Par t 2 and Par t 4 Speci f i cat i on Sect i ons wi t h 01 33 29. 05 20

SUSTAI NABI LI TY REPORTI NG FOR DESI GN- BUI LD.

Government approval is required for submittals with a "G" designation;

submittals not having a "G" designation are for Contractor Quality Control approval. Submittals with an "S" are for inclusion in the Sustainability eNotebook, in conformance with Section 01 33 29.05 20 SUSTAINABILITY REPORTING FOR DESIGN-BUILD. Submit the following in accordance with Section 01 33 00.05 20 CONSTRUCTION SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES and 01 33 10.05 20

DESIGN SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES:

SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals

APP - Pre-Design Submittal ; G

APP - Pre-Construction Submittal ; G

Obstruction Evaluation

SD-06 Test Reports

Monthly Exposure Reports

Notifications and Reports

Accident Reports ; G

LHE Inspection Reports

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SD-07 Certificates

Contractor Safety Self-Evaluation Checklist

Crane Operators/Riggers

Standard Lift Plan ; G

Critical Lift Plan ; G

Naval Architecture Analysis ; G

Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA)

Confined Space Entry Permit

Hot Work Permit

Certificate of Compliance

Third Party Certification of Barge-Mounted Mobile Cranes

License Certificates

Radiography Operation Planning Work Sheet ; G

Machinery & Mechanized Equipment Certification Form

[ NAVFAC HI/FE/MAR GAMMA Radiography Operations Planning Work Sheet

][ NAVFAC HI/FE/MAR Portable Gauge Operations Planning Work Sheet

] 1.4 MONTHLY EXPOSURE REPORTS

Provide a Monthly Exposure Report and attach to the monthly billing request. This report is a compilation of employee-hours worked each month for all site workers, both Prime and subcontractor. Failure to submit the report may result in retention of up to 10 percent of the voucher.

1.5 CONTRACTOR SAFETY SELF-EVALUATION CHECKLIST

Contracting Officer will provide a "Contractor Safety Self-Evaluation checklist" to the Contractor at the pre-construction conference. Complete the checklist monthly and submit with each request for payment voucher.

An acceptable score of 90 or greater is required. Failure to submit the completed safety self-evaluation checklist or achieve a score of at least 90 may result in retention of up to 10 percent of the voucher.

1.6 REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

NOTE: Edi t t o i ncl ude any addi t i onal r equi r ement s whi ch appl y t o t he wor k t o be per f or med i ncl udi ng Feder al , st at e and l ocal l aws, r egul at i ons and st at ut es; Host Nat i on r equi r ement s; and NAVY, AI R FORCE and ARMY i nst al l at i on or by aut hor i t y and document number . Consul t wi t h t he suppor t i ng l ocal saf et y and occupat i onal heal t h of f i ce f or assi st ance i n i dent i f y i ng l ocal r equi r ement s.

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In addition to the detailed requirements included in the provisions of this contract, comply with the most recent edition of USACE EM 385-1-1 , and the following [federal, state, and local ][host nation ]laws, ordinances, criteria, rules and regulations. Submit matters of interpretation of standards 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 govern.

1.6.1 Subcontractor Safety Requirements

NOTE: Use t hi s par agr aph and subsequent par agr aphs f or NAVY pr oj ect s i n CONUS and Hawai i onl y.

For this contract, neither Contractor nor any subcontractor may enter into contract with any subcontractor that fails to meet the following requirements. The term subcontractor in this and the following paragraphs means any entity holding a contract with the Contractor or with a subcontractor at any tier.

1.6.1.1 Experience Modification Rate (EMR)

Subcontractors on this contract must have an effective EMR less than or equal to 1.10, as computed by the National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI) or if not available, as computed by the state agency's rating bureau in the state where the subcontractor is registered, when entering into a subcontract agreement with the Prime Contractor or a subcontractor at any tier. The Prime Contractor may submit a written request for additional consideration to the Contracting Officer where the specified acceptable EMR range cannot be achieved. Relaxation of the EMR range will only be considered for approval on a case-by-case basis for special conditions and must not be anticipated as tacit approval.

Contractor's Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) must collect and maintain the certified EMR ratings for all subcontractors on the project and make them available to the Government at the Government's request.

1.6.1.2 OSHA Days Away from Work, Restricted Duty, or Job Transfer (DART) Rate

Subcontractors on this contract must have a DART rate, calculated from the most recent, complete calendar year, less than or equal to 3.4 when entering into a subcontract agreement with the Prime Contractor or a subcontractor at any tier. The OSHA Dart Rate is calculated using the following formula:

(N/EH) x 200,000 where:

N = number of injuries and illnesses with days away, restricted work, or job transfer

EH = total hours worked by all employees during most recent, complete calendar year

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200,000 = base for 100 full-time equivalent workers (working 40 hours per week, 50 weeks per year)

The Prime Contractor may submit a written request for additional consideration to the Contracting Officer where the specified acceptable OSHA Dart rate range cannot be achieved for a particular subcontractor.

Relaxation of the OSHA DART rate range will only be considered for approval on a case-by-case basis for special conditions and must not be anticipated as tacit approval. Contractor's Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) must collect and maintain self-certified OSHA DART rates for all subcontractors on the project and make them available to the Government at the Government's request.

1.7 SITE QUALIFICATIONS, DUTIES, AND MEETINGS

1.7.1 Personnel Qualifications

NOTE: Coor di nat e wi t h t he suppor t i ng l ocal FEAD or ROI CC of f i ce t o det er mi ne i f t he Si t e Saf et y and Heal t h Of f i cer ( SSHO) may be dual - hat t ed as t he Super i nt endent based on t he hazar ds of t he pr oj ect , j ob compl exi t y, s i ze, and any ot her per t i nent f act or s. Add l anguage her e i f al l owed.

1.7.1.1 Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO)

Provide an SSHO that meets the requirements of EM 385-1-1 Section 1. The SSHO must ensure that the requirements of 29 CFR 1926.16 are met for the project. Provide a Safety oversight team that includes a minimum of one

(1) person at each project site to function as the Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO). The SSHO or an equally-qualified Alternate SSHO must be at the work site at all times to implement and administer the Contractor's safety program and government-accepted Accident Prevention Plan. The SSHO and Alternate SSHO must have the required training, experience, and qualifications in accordance with EM 385-1-1 Section 01.A.17, and all associated sub-paragraphs.

If the SSHO is off-site for a period longer than 24 hours, an equally-qualified alternate SSHO must be provided and must fulfill the same roles and responsibilities as the primary SSHO. When the SSHO is temporarily (up to 24 hours) off-site, a Designated Representative (DR), as identified in the AHA may be used in lieu of an Alternate SSHO, and must be on the project site at all times when work is being performed.

Note that the DR is a collateral duty safety position, with safety duties in addition to their full time occupation.

1.7.1.1.1 Additional Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) Requirements and Duties

NOTE: Use t hi s par agr aph f or NAVFAC Paci f i c ( Excl udi ng Cont i ngency Engi neer i ng) , Hawai i , and Mar i anas pr oj ect s onl y. Par agr aph i s t ai l or ed f or NAVFAC PAC, HI , and MAR.

The SSHO must have completed a 40-hour contract safety awareness course

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1.7.1.2 Contractor Quality Control (QC) Manager:

NOTE: Choose one of t he br acket ed i t ems bel ow.

When t he pr oj ect al l ows t he use of t he QC Manager as t he SSHO, edi t Sect i on 01 45 00. 00 20 QUALI TY CONTROL t o ensur e consi st ency.

The Contractor Quality Control Manager [cannot be the SSHO on this project, even though the QC has safety inspection responsibilities as part of the QC duties.][can be the SSHO on this project.]

1.7.1.3 Competent Person Qualifications

Provide Competent Persons in accordance with EM 385-1-1 , Appendix Q and herein. Competent Persons for high risk activities include confined space, cranes and rigging, excavation/trenching, fall protection, and electrical work. The CP for these activities must be designated in writing, and meet the requirements for the specific activity (i.e.

competent person, fall protection).

The Competent Person identified in the Contractor's Safety and Health Program and accepted Accident Prevention Plan, must be on-site at all times when the work that presents the hazards associated with their professional expertise is being performed. Provide the credentials of the Competent Persons(s) to the the Contracting Officer for information in consultation with the Safety Office.

1.7.1.3.1 Competent Person for Confined Space Entry

Provide a Confined Space (CP) Competent Person who meets the requirements of EM 385-1-1, Appendix Q, and herein. The CP for Confined Space Entry must supervise the entry into each confined space.

NOTE: Use t hi s par agr aph f or mar i ne oper at i ons i nvol v i ng combust i bl e or hazar dous mat er i al s.

[ Since this work involves marine operations that handle combustible or hazardous materials, this person must have the ability to understand and follow through on the air sampling, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and instructions of a Marine Chemist, Coast Guard authorized persons, or Certified Industrial Hygienist. Confined space and enclosed space work must comply with NFPA 306 , OSHA 29 CFR 1915 , Subpart B, "Confined and Enclosed Spaces and Other Dangerous Atmospheres in Shipyard Employment," or as applicable, 29 CFR 1910.147 for general industry.

] 1.7.1.3.2 Competent Person for Scaffolding

Provide a Competent Person for Scaffolding who meets the requirements of EM 385-1-1 , Section 22.B.02 and herein.

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1.7.1.3.3 Competent Person for Fall Protection

Provide a Competent Person for Fall Protection who meets the requirements of EM 385-1-1 , Section 21.C.04, 21.B.03, and herein.

1.7.1.4 Qualified Trainer Requirements

NOTE: I t em a bel ow wi t h r ef er ence t o NAVFAC i s t ai l or ed f or NAVFAC MAR.

Individuals qualified to instruct the 40 hour contract safety awareness course, or portions thereof, must meet the definition of a Competent Person Trainer, and, at a minimum, possess a working knowledge of the following subject areas: EM 385-1-1 , Electrical Standards, Lockout/Tagout, Fall Protection, Confined Space Entry for Construction;

Excavation, Trenching and Soil Mechanics, and Scaffolds in accordance with 29 CFR 1926.450 , Subpart L.

Instructors are required to:

a. Prepare class presentations that cover construction-related safety requirements and includes topics covered in the NAVFAC Construction Safety Hazard Awareness Course for Contractors .

b. Ensure that all attendees attend all sessions by using a class roster signed daily by each attendee. Maintain copies of the roster for at least five (5) years. This is a certification class and must be attended 100 percent. In cases of emergency where an attendee cannot make it to a session, the attendee can make it up in another class session for the same subject.

c. Update training course materials whenever an update of the EM 385-1-1 becomes available.

d. Provide a written exam of at least 50 questions. Students are required to answer 80 percent correctly to pass.

e. Request, review and incorporate student feedback into a continuous course improvement program.

1.7.1.5 Requirements for all Contractor Jobsite Personnel Holding H-1B or H-2B Visas:

NOTE: Use t hi s par agr aph f or NAVFAC MARI ANAS pr oj ect s onl y. Par agr aph i s t ai l or ed f or NAVFAC

MARIANAS.

All Contractor jobsite workers holding an H-1B or H-2B visa must complete a minimum 16 hours of classroom training on the requirements of the latest version of EM 385-1-1 prior to their first day on the jobsite to include but not limited to the following topics: Sanitation; Medical and First Aid Requirements; Temporary Facilities; Personal Protective Equipment;

Electrical; Hand and Power Tools; Material Handling and Storage; Motor Vehicles; Fall Protection; Work Platforms and Scaffoldings; Demolition;

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Safe Access, Ladders, Floor & Wall Openings, Stairs and Railing Systems;

Excavations and Trenching; and Confined Spaces, prior to reporting to the jobsite.

Submit a list of workers who have completed the training to the Contracting Officer prior to them reporting to the jobsite. Update the list as additional workers are added. Maintain the updated list at the jobsite for review by the government's designated authority. Include the qualifications of qualified trainer(s) that provided the training.

Personnel who have taken the 40 Hour Construction Safety Hazard Awareness Training Course for Contractors or similar course that includes emphasis on EM 385-1-1 compliance, are not required to take the 16 hours of classroom training on the requirements of the latest version of the EM 385-1-1 . The 16 hours classroom training may be provided by the Guam Contractors Association Trades Academy (GCA Trades Academy) or other qualified trainers as outlined in paragraph QUALIFIED TRAINER REQUIREMENTS.

1.7.1.6 Dredging Contract Requirements

Not e: Dr edgi ng cont r act s may i ncl ude sever al pr oj ect s i t es. Consul t wi t h t he NAVFAC FEAD or ROI CC t o det er mi ne t he pr oj ect s i t e and SSHO st af f i ng r equi r ement s, consi der i ng s i ze of cont r act , or gani zat i on of dr edgi ng oper at i on r equi r ement s, di sper si on of oper at i ons, and t r avel t i me t o associ at ed si t es by SSHO. The SSHO must be abl e t o t r avel t o al l ar eas wi t hi n pr oj ect s i t e wi t hi n 45 mi nut es usi ng equi pment mai nt ai ned on- si t e.

1.7.1.6.1 Dredging Safety Personnel Requirements

a. Provide a minimum of [one] [_____] [full time ][collateral duty ]SSHO assigned per project site for the primary working shift.

b. For a project involving multiple work shifts,[ provide one[ full-time][ or][ collateral duty] SSHO for each additional shift.][ provide one Collateral Duty Safety Officer (CDSO) on a dredge and one at the dredged material placement site. During these shifts, the SSHO must be available at all times to assist with emergency situations.]

c. For individual dredging projects or sites with a dredge crew and fill crew on watch of 8 employees or less, a CDSO must be appointed, instead of an SSHO. The CDSO assumes the same responsibilities as a full-time SSHO.

d. An example of one dredging project site is reflected in each of the following:

(1) a mechanical dredge, tug(s) and scow(s), scow route, and material placement site; or

(2) a hydraulic pipeline dredge, attendant plant, and material placement site; or,

(3) a hopper dredge (include land-based material placement site - if applicable.)

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e. For Hopper Dredges with the U.S. Coast Guard, documented crews may designate an officer as a Collateral Duty Safety Officer (CDSO) instead of having a full-time SSHO onboard if the officer meets the SSHO training and experience requirements.

1.7.1.6.2 SSHO Requirements for Dredging

a. In addition to requirements stated elsewhere in this specification, an individual serving as a SSHO must be present at the project site, located so that they have full mobility and reasonable access to all major work operations, for at least one shift in each 24-hour period when work is being performed. The SSHO must be available during their shift for immediate verbal consultation and notification, either by phone or radio.

b. The SSHO is a full-time, dedicated position, except as noted above, who must report to a senior project (or corporate) official. When the SSHO is permitted to be a collateral duty, the SSHO is not permitted to be in another position requiring continuous mechanical or equipment operations, such as equipment operators.

c. The SSHO must inspect all work areas and operations during initial set-up and at least monthly observe and provide personal oversight on each shift during dredging operations for projects with many work sites, more often for those with less work sites.

d. If the SSHO is off-site for a period longer than 24-hours, another qualified SSHO must be provided and fulfill the same roles and responsibilities as the SSHO during their absence.

1.7.1.6.3 Collateral Duty Safety Officer (CDSO) Requirements for Dredging

a. A CDSO is an individual who is assigned collateral duty safety responsibilities in addition to their full-time occupation, and who supports and supplements the SSHO efforts in managing, implementing and enforcing the Contractor's Safety and Health Program. The assigned CDSO must be an individual(s) with work oversight responsibilities, such as master, mate, fill foreman, or superintendent. A CDSO must not be an employee responsible for continuous mechanical or equipment operations, such as an equipment operator.

b. A CDSO performs safety program tasks as assigned by the SSHO and must report safety findings to the SSHO. The SSHO must document results of safety findings and provide information for inclusion in the CQC reports to the Contracting Officer.

1.7.1.6.4 Safety Personnel Training Requirements for Dredging

A SSHO and a CDSO for dredging contracts must take either a formal classroom or online OSHA 30-hour Construction Safety Course, or an equivalent 30 hours of formal classroom or online safety and health training covering the subjects of the OSHA 30-hour Course in accordance with EM 385-1-1 Appendix A, paragraph 3.d.(3), applicable to dredging work, and given by qualified instructors. In exception to EM 385-1-1 , Section 01.A.17, comply with the following:

a. The SSHO must maintain competency through having taken 8 hours of formal classroom or online safety and health related coursework every

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b. The SSHO and a CDSO must have a minimum of three years of experience within the past five years in one of the following:

(1) Supervising/managing dredging activities

(2) Supervising/managing marine construction activities

(3) Supervising/managing land-based construction activities

(4) Work managing safety programs or processes

(5) Conducting hazard analyses and developing controls in activities or environments with similar hazards

1.7.1.7 Crane Operators/Riggers

Provide Operators meeting the requirements in EM 385-1-1 , Section 15.B for Riggers and Section 16.B for Crane Operators. In addition, for mobile cranes with Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) rated capacities of 50,000 pounds or greater, designate crane operators qualified by a source that qualifies crane operators (i.e., union, a government agency, or an organization that tests and qualifies crane operators). Provide proof of current qualification.

NOTE: Add t he f ol l owi ng par agr aph f or pr oj ect s i n t he St at e of Hawai i onl y.

[ Crane Operators must also meet the crane operator requirements of the State of Hawaii for Crane certification.

1.7.2 Personnel Duties

1.7.2.1 Duties of the Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO)

The SSHO must:

a. Conduct daily safety and health inspections and maintain a written log which includes area/operation inspected, date of inspection, identified hazards, recommended corrective actions, estimated and actual dates of corrections. Attach safety inspection logs to the Contractors' daily production report.

b. Conduct mishap investigations and complete required accident reports.

Report mishaps and near misses.

c. Use OSHA's Form 300 to log work-related injuries and illnesses occurring on the project site for Prime Contractors and subcontractors. Post and maintain the Form 300 on the site Safety Bulletin Board.

d. Maintain applicable safety reference material on the job site.

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e. Attend the pre-construction conference, pre-work meetings including preparatory meetings, and periodic in-progress meetings.

f. Review the APP and AHAs for compliance with EM 385-1-1 , and approve, sign, implement and enforce them.

g. Establish a Safety and Occupational Health (SOH) Deficiency Tracking System that lists and monitors outstanding deficiencies until resolution.

h. Ensure subcontractor compliance with safety and health requirements.

i. Maintain a list of hazardous chemicals on site and their material Safety Data Sheets (SDS).

j. Maintain a weekly list of high hazard activities involving energy, equipment, excavation, entry into confined space, and elevation, and be prepared to discuss details during QC Meetings.

k. Provide and keep a record of site safety orientation and indoctrination for Contractor employees, subcontractor employees, and site visitors.

Superintendent, QC Manager, and SSHO are subject to dismissal if the above duties are not being effectively carried out. If Superintendent, QC Manager, or SSHO are dismissed, project work will be stopped and will not be allowed to resume until a suitable replacement is approved and the above duties are again being effectively carried out .

1.7.3 Meetings

1.7.3.1 Prework Conference

a. Contractor representatives who have a responsibility or significant role in accident prevention on the project must attend the Prework Conference. This includes the project superintendent, Site Safety and Occupational Health officer, quality control manager, or any other assigned safety and health professionals who participated in the development of the APP (including the Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs) and special plans, program and procedures associated with it).

b. Discuss the details of the submitted APP to include incorporated plans, programs, procedures and a listing of anticipated AHAs that will be developed and implemented during the performance of the contract. This list of proposed AHAs will be reviewed at the conference and an agreement will be reached between the Contractor and the Contracting Officer as to which phases will require an analysis.

In addition, establish a schedule for the preparation, submittal, and Government review of AHAs to preclude project delays.

c. Deficiencies in the submitted APP, identified during the Contracting Officer's review, must be corrected, and the APP re-submitted for review prior to the scheduling the Prework Conference. Work is not permitted to begin until an APP is established that is acceptable to the Contracting Officer.

1.7.3.2 Safety Meetings

Conduct safety meetings to review past activities, plan for new or changed

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Conduct meetings at least once a month for all supervisors on the project location. The SSHO, supervisors, foremen, or CDSOs must conduct meetings at least once a week for the trade workers. Document meeting minutes to include the date, persons in attendance, subjects discussed, and names of individual(s) who conducted the meeting. Maintain documentation on-site and furnish copies to the Contracting Officer on request. Notify the Contracting Officer of all scheduled meetings 7 calendar days in advance.

1.8 ACCIDENT PREVENTION PLAN (APP)

NOTE: Cont r act s t hat i ncl ude FAR cl ause 52. 236- 13 r equi r e t he Cont r act or t o pr epar e and execut e a wr i t t en Acci dent Pr event i on Pl an ( APP) i n accor dance wi t h Appendi x A of EM 385- 1- 1 t o i ncl ude Act i v i t y Hazar d Anal yses ( AHA) .

1.8.1 Plans and Submissions

1.8.1.1 APP - Pre-Design Submittal

Provide a site-specific Accident Prevention Plan (APP), including Activity Hazard Analyses (AHA), in accordance with the US Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Manual EM 385-1-1 Appendix A, paragraph 3.k for the design team to follow during site visits and investigations. For subsequent visits, update the form if there are changes in the personnel who will be attending, or the tasks to be performed. Submit the APP for review and acceptance by the Government at least 15 calendar days prior to the start of the design field work. Field work may not begin until the pre-design APP is accepted by the Contracting Officer.

If the design scope includes borings or other subsurface investigations, as part of the APP identify the type of field investigation and verification techniques, such as visual, local utility locating service scanning and third party/subcontractor scanning, potholing, or hand digging within two feet of a known utility. Mark underground utilities before starting any ground-disturbing actions.