Sec 01521 CONSTRUCTION SAFETY AND OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH.pdf

RENOVATION OF 2 BELL UNITS 5 AND 6 – LATEEF JAKANDE STREET, IKOYI LAGOS, NIGERIA

SECTION 01521 – CONSTRUCTION SAFETY AND OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH XJ-US-0011

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SECTION 01521

CONSTRUCTION SAFETY AND OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH

1 PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 SUMMARY

A. This Section specifies Contractor responsibilities for providing safety and occupational health for all persons authorized to be at the Project Site and protection of property on and adjacent to the Project Site.

1.02 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Regulations and Standards: One or more clauses by reference in this document will have the same force and effect as if the full text was contained. Governing regulations and specific technical safety and health requirements for work performed at the Project Site and incorporated into this construction safety and occupational health program include the following:

1. Latest edition, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Safety and Health Requirements Manual, EM 385-1-1. This document is available at the U.S.

Government Printing Office, Washington D.C.

2. NFPA Code 241, Standard for Safeguarding Construction, Alteration, and Demolition Operations.

3. ANSI A10 Series Standards for Safety Requirements for Construction and Demolition.

4. NFPA Code 51B, Standard for Fire Prevention during Welding, Cutting, and Other Hot Work.

5. NFPA 10, Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers.

6. Rigging, by James Headley, Crane Institute of America, Inc., 2001.

7. Scaffolding Safety, Crane Institute of America, Inc., 1998.

8. OBO C&C Administrative Bulletin A-07-08 dated 21 November 2007.

9. Title 48 - Federal Acquisition Regulations System: Chapter 6, DOS, Part

652.236-70 (Accident Prevention).

10. Title 48 - Federal Acquisition Regulations System: Part 52.236-13

(Accident Prevention).

1.03 DEFINITIONS

A. ACTIVITY HAZARD ANALYSIS. A documented process whereby procedures required to accomplish a work activity are outlined, actual or potential hazards of each step are identified, and measures for elimination or control of those hazards are developed.

B. CONFINED SPACE. Any area which has limited openings for entry and exit that would make escape difficult in emergency, has lack of ventilation, contains known and potential hazards, or is not designed or intended for continuous human occupancy.

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C. DESIGNATED AUTHORITY. The senior person in charge, appointed as the representative for the Project, by OBO. Unless otherwise indicated, this refers to on-site Project Director/COR, and is identified as such in these specifications.

D. HAZARD. Potential interaction between people, equipment, material, or environment which could result in damage to property or equipment, disruption of mission, contamination of environment, or substantial personal injury resulting in time loss.

E. JOB HAZARD ANALYSIS. A documented process whereby duties or tasks of an employee’s job are outlined, actual or potential hazards of each duty are identified, and measures for elimination or control of those hazards are developed.

F. Lavatory: A basin or similar vessel for washing hands, arms, face and head.

G. QUALIFIED PERSON. One who by possession of a recognized degree, certificate or professional standing, or extensive knowledge, training, and experience, has successfully demonstrated ability to solve or resolve problems related to subject matter, the work, or the project. Qualified person shall be capable of identifying existing and predictable safety and health hazards in the working environment, as well as working conditions which are hazardous to personnel, and who has authorization by the Contractor to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate hazards.

H. Toilet Facilities: Enclosures containing one or more toilet fixtures or commodes for the purpose of defecation, urination, or both.

I. Urinal: A toilet fixture maintained within a toilet room for the sole purpose of urination.

1.04 SUBMITTALS

A. The Contractor shall submit, in accordance with Section 01331, Construction Submittals, the following:

1. Resume of the proposed SHPM for review by the Project Director/COR.

2. Construction Accident Prevention Plan (CAPP): Prior to beginning construction activity at the Project Site.

3. Activity Hazard Analysis: Prior to the performance of work involving unusual construction operations, work practices, or work involving hazardous materials. The Contractor shall not proceed with work that has been identified as potentially hazardous until the Project Director/COR has expressed and recorded "no objection" to the proposed methods and procedures.

4. Hazardous Work Permit Requests.

5. Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS). Refer to requirements of USACE

EM 385-1-1, latest edition.

6. Minutes of Safety Related Meetings.

7. Records of Safety and Health Inspections: The Contractor shall make records of inspections available to the Project Director/COR.

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8. Accident Investigation Report: A report within 24 hours of each accident or mishap, except as otherwise indicated by requirements or governing regulations.

9. Potable Water Documentation: On a monthly basis, substantiation that potable water is safe for human consumption.

1.05 SAFETY AND HEALTH PROGRAM MANAGER (SHPM)

A. Prior to starting on-site construction activities, the Contractor shall assign a qualified SHPM whose duties shall be effective implementation, coordination, and enforcement of the CAPP.

B. The Contractor shall provide support to the SHPM for the duration of the Contract. Notices posted at the Project Site shall name the SHPM and describe the authority held by the position.

C. The SHPM shall have the following qualifications: Experienced construction industry professional with previous construction safety experience and having ability and authority to manage the CAPP; qualified to anticipate, identify, evaluate, and implement immediate corrective action in relation to potential safety and health hazards.

2 PART 2 PRODUCTS (NOT USED)

3 PART 3 EXECUTION

3.01 GENERAL

A. For the duration of construction, the Contractor shall implement and manage a comprehensive safety and health program covering both existing and developing conditions.

B. The Project Director/COR, as the Government Contracting Officer’s Representative, reserves the right to suspend work when and where the Contractor's safety and health program is operating in an inadequate manner, has severe shortcomings, or is not in compliance with contractual requirements.

This will include failures to complete required submittals within the time periods specified.

C. Acceptance by the Project Director/COR will not relieve the Contractor of overall responsibility for compliance with the strict interpretation of all safety and health requirements of the Contract.

D. Safety and Health Regulations:

1. The Contractor shall establish and enforce clearly written, definitive rules for employees of the Contractor, subcontractors, and separate contractors at the Project Site, applicable for performance of each unit of work.

2. The Contractor shall prominently post notices in English, the host national language, and third country languages stating, if appropriate, that failure to comply with safety and health regulations may cause immediate termination of employment.

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3. The Contractor shall post safety and health rules at the Project Site and provide a copy to the Project Manager for each subcontractor prior to the commencement of work.

E. The SHPM shall meet at regularly scheduled times with the Project Director/COR to:

1. Coordinate management of safety and health activities and actions for effective protection.

2. Determine implementation of new safety and health measures related to forthcoming construction activities.

3. Anticipate and analyze potentially hazardous conditions and implement safe and healthy solutions.

4. Perform Activity and Job Hazard Analysis for work activities involving unusual construction operations, work practices, or work involving hazardous materials. Develop methods and procedures to reduce identified hazards to greatest extent possible.

F. Inspections:

1. The Contractor shall conduct frequent safety, health, and housekeeping inspections of temporary structures, fabrication shops, material, machinery, and equipment at the Project Site.

2. Inspections and documentation of such shall be performed by qualified persons.

3. Documentation shall include any deficiencies encountered along with details and a timetable for corrective action.

4. The SHPM shall identify and coordinate all safety, health, and housekeeping inspections, and shall verify, document, and ensure that all corrective actions have been implemented.

5. Records of inspection shall include documentation of safety, health, and housekeeping inspections, and corrective actions and timetables associated with any deficiencies encountered. Documentation shall also be made available for verification that corrective actions were implemented.

G. Accident Investigation:

1. The Contractor shall investigate and prepare a separate accident report for each accident resulting in lost time, disabling or fatal injuries, or damage to vehicles, property, materials, supplies, furniture, fixtures, and equipment.

2. The Contractor shall prepare reports on forms supplied by and in accordance with the instructions of the Project Director/COR.

3. Except as may be otherwise requested by the Project Director/COR, the Contractor shall report on Form DS-1663 (related instruction sheet shall be available from the Project Director/COR).

4. In each report, the Contractor shall include a statement of Contractor actions taken to prevent recurrence of accident.

H. Hazardous Materials: The Contractor shall test any material encountered suspected to contain hazardous substances and bring to the immediate attention of the Project Director/COR. If, in the opinion of the Project Director/COR, the Contractor is not conducting sufficient testing, more may be required.

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I. Hazardous Work Permits: The Contractor shall prepare written requests and obtain permits to perform the following construction operations:

1. Hot Work: Includes all work that results in an open flame such as welding, cutting, brazing, and burning. Effective fire protection and prevention shall be provided at all times during such operations.

2. Confined Space Entry: Includes work in enclosed areas such as storage tanks, bins, sewers, in-ground vaults, boilers, vessels, tunnels, manholes, and pits.

3. Internal Combustion Engines: Includes use of trucks, forklifts, pumps, or generators powered by petroleum-based fuel when used inside a building, structure, or confined space.

4. Explosive Actuated Tools: Includes power-charged tools manufactured by Hilti, Remington, Ram Set, and others used for fastening purposes.

J. Protective Clothing and Equipment (PCE): The Contractor shall issue personal protective clothing and equipment as required by EM 385-1-1, latest edition.

Leather boots and coveralls must be worn by all employees engaged in construction work at the Project Site. All items (PCE) shall be maintained in a serviceable condition.

K. Safety and Health Training:

1. General Orientation: The Contractor shall provide an orientation for new employees regarding safety and health policies and work rules.

2. Specific Training:

a. The Contractor shall provide specific training to supervisory personnel and all craft workers of the Contractor and subcontractors regarding the proper use and care of specific personal protective gear, equipment, and clothing.

b. The Contractor shall provide specific training regarding the proper use of the full body harness and lanyard attachments. This training shall be provided to all craft workers performing tasks at elevations above 10 feet.

c. Contractor and subcontractor employees shall be trained and supervised by persons qualified to perform, safely and confidently, recognized hazardous work operations and work performed with hazardous conditions.

L. Tool Box Meetings: The Contractor shall conduct weekly safety meetings. The Contractor shall require attendance by all tradespersons, laborers, foremen, and supervisors at the Project Site, including those of separate contractors. The Contractor shall discuss current construction operations, analyze hazards, and communicate solutions.

3.02 CONSTRUCTION ACCIDENT PREVENTION PLAN (CAPP)

A. Prior to beginning work at the Project Site, the Contractor shall prepare and submit to the Project Director/COR, a site-specific CAPP covering all activities for the Contractor and all subcontractors. The CAPP shall address the phasing and implementation of the complete safety, health, hygiene, and accident prevention program beginning with the first day of activity on the Site. The CAPP shall be coordinated with the Site Utilization Plan. Throughout the duration of the Project, OBO/CFSM/CM/CS/CON MAY 12, 2018

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the Contractor shall follow the accepted CAPP (or as revised with prior approval of the Project Director/COR).

B. See Attachment "A," Example of a Construction Accident Prevention Plan. The CAPP shall contain, at a minimum, the Contractor’s understanding of:

1. Management and Corporate Commitment: The Contractor shall include a certified statement in the introduction, executed by a senior officer of the construction firm having broad corporate authority, indicating full commitment to the accepted CAPP and the level of authority in assignment of responsibilities at the Project Site.

2. Name, qualifications, and duties of SHPM.

3. Requirements and details for conducting meetings and inspections.

4. Activity and Job Hazard Analysis: The procedure for preparation and approval prior to proceeding with work involving unusual construction operations, work practices, or hazardous materials.

5. Hazardous Work Permits: The procedure for preparation and approval prior to proceeding with work deemed hazardous.

6. Safety and Health Training: The procedures for implementing training and orientation.

7. Emergency Plan: The Contractor shall solicit advice and recommendations from the Project Director/COR in preparation of the Emergency plan to include:

a. Escape procedures and routes, method of accounting for employees following emergency evacuation, identification of source and location for rescue and medical assistance, means of reporting emergencies, and persons to be contacted for information or clarification.

b. Total system response capabilities to minimize consequences of accidents, natural disasters, or other emergencies.

c. Emergency Resources - Establish jointly with the Government, a list of telephone numbers and locations of ambulance, physician, hospital, fire, police, and other sources of emergency assistance.

This list shall be posted conspicuously in several locations on the Project Site.

d. Emergency communication-wireless telephone service shall be the preferred method of emergency communications. Emergency communication access shall be available to Site medical personnel and the nearby medical clinic or hospital.

e. Quarterly Testing - Test emergency plans quarterly using drills to ascertain and ensure effectiveness.

f. Integration of on-site emergency planning with off-site emergency support.

g. Limit the number of persons permitted in any location to rescue and escape capability, as determined by the Contractor and in concurrence with the Project Director/COR.

h. Emergency Alert System - Identify, select, install, and test the system to alert all persons likely to be affected by existing or imminent disaster conditions, and to alert and summon personnel and equipment comprising emergency response capability.

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3.03 TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, AND MACHINERY

A. Quality: Hand tools, power tools, equipment, machinery, materials, and personal protective apparatus utilized by the Contractor and all subcontractors shall be manufactured by a U.S. or internationally recognized testing laboratory. They shall be quality products recognized for professional construction use, applications, and work practices.

B. Safe Clearance Procedure: Prior to initial use, and periodically thereafter at times of continued use, the Contractor shall provide inspections of construction tools, equipment, and machinery. The Contractor shall not permit continued use of tools, equipment, and machinery that are not in satisfactory working condition.

Immediately upon identification of damage or malfunction, the items shall be tagged and removed from the Project Site. The Contractor shall not allow the return of items until they have been repaired or reprocessed in compliance with industry practice. The Contractor shall engage qualified persons to make such inspections and repairs. The Contractor shall prepare written records, including recommendations for corrections of defects and misapplication.

C. Machinery and Mechanized Equipment:

1. Prior to use, all machinery and mechanized equipment shall be inspected and tested by qualified personnel and certified to be in safe operating condition. Records of tests and inspections shall be maintained at the Project Site and become part of the official Project file.

2. Crawler cranes, truck and wheel mounted cranes, and material hoists shall be erected, tested, maintained, and repaired in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations. All actions shall be documented.

Operators of vehicles and mechanized equipment must be trained and certified. Every person operating a motor vehicle shall possess at all times, a license or permit certification that affirms valid qualifications for the equipment being operated. See Section 16 of the USACE manual for heavy mechanized equipment cranes.

3. Hoisting Equipment: The Contractor shall provide a general-use manufactured apparatus for hoisting and material handling that is suitable for Project configuration. The equipment shall be sufficient for the number of stories and the handling of materials, fabrications, tools, equipment, work platforms, and, the transportation of crafts persons between grade and floor levels (see EM 385-1-1, latest edition).

D. Walking and Working Surfaces:

1. Scaffolding shall be a standard, medium to heavy-duty welded tubular frame or a project-designed steel tube and clamp system. All components shall be manufactured and tested according to international standards. All types of manufactured scaffolding systems shall include the scaffold manufacturer’s integrated access stairway sections, handrails, and walking platforms. Components from different manufacturers shall not be interchanged to form a complete system.

2. The Contractor shall protect openings in floor slabs of more than 0.03 square meters (46 square inches) in area. When located more than 1.25 meters (4 feet) above grade or adjoining floor or deck surface, the

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Contractor shall provide guardrails at floor slab edges that are not permanently walled off.

E. Access to Construction Operations:

1. The Contractor shall provide ramps, stairs, ladders, and similar devices for craftsperson, inspector, authorized visitor, and Government personnel access and egress.

2. The use of job-made “portable” step ladders is prohibited on all OBO construction Project Sites. Contractors must provide commercially manufactured fiberglass stepladders that meet the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Type II, Commercial 225-lb duty rating.

F. Noise Reduction: The Contractor shall minimize the generation of noises through the efficient and shielded use of materials, tools, processes, and procedures. The Contractor shall restrict the use of noise or impact-producing tool. These actions shall seek to minimize complaints from nearby occupancies and comply with requests of local authorities.

3.04 SITE MAINTENANCE, PROTECTION, AND SANITATION

A. General: The Contractor shall provide indirect, work-related, temporary support facilities and services as described below in conjunction with performance of work at the Project Site.

1. The Contractor shall comply with the host country governing regulations as enforced by authorities. These regulations include building codes, requirements of utility companies, health and safety regulations by police, rescue, and fire departments, environmental protection regulations, and similar applicable regulations.

2. Inspections: The Contractor shall arrange for required inspections, certifications, and permits for installation. The Project Director/COR shall be kept informed of all progress.

3. The Contractor shall maintain temporary facilities in clean, sanitary, and safe operating conditions to the satisfaction of the Project Director/COR.

The Contractor shall not allow conditions of use to become inefficient, overloaded, hazardous, or otherwise deleterious to the Government's interests.

B. Fire Protection:

1. Where possible, the Contractor shall arrange jointly with the Project Director/COR and local fire department to respond to calls for assistance and service in cases of fire emergency.

2. The Contractor shall provide temporary portable fire extinguishers, complying with applicable provisions of NFPA 10, Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers, multi-purpose dry chemical type, 5.0 kg size, UL-rated "4-A:60-B:C." The Contractor shall maintain unobstructed access to fire extinguishers at each prime point of access to each story of construction and at each principal office, fabrication shop, storage enclosure, and similar temporary facility at the Project Site.

3. The Contractor shall prohibit smoking, except in designated areas identified by the Project Director/COR.

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4. During welding, cutting, and burning, the Contractor shall comply with NFPA 51B in areas of fire-hazard exposure. The Contractor shall provide stand-by fire-protection personnel and adequate supervision of operations.

C. First Aid Medical Facility Requirements:

1. All construction Project Sites where fewer than 100 workers are employed (greatest total number of employees on a shift), and where neither a first aid station nor an infirmary is available, shall be provided with a first aid kit for every 25 (or fewer) employees. A health care professional or competent first aid person shall evaluate and determine the fill contents of each kit.

2. The Contractor shall provide, place, and test periodically one (1) Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) in the Contractor’s Project Site office, one (1) in OBO’s Project Site office, and one (1) in the first aid station on-site. A CPR/AED training program shall be given to two (2) persons at each location who shall receive certification in first aid and CPR from the American Red Cross, the American Heart Association, or from an organization whose training adheres to the standards of the International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation. CPR/AED training shall contain a hands-on component. A certificate shall state the date of issue and length of validity.

D. Barricades, Closures, and Traffic Control:

1. The Contractor shall provide substantial barricade-type closures and rails at locations where encroachment of a physically hazardous condition in construction is possible. These closures and rails shall protect equipment, tradespersons, and others at or adjoining the Project Site.

2. The Contractor shall provide a sidewalk bridge-type protective structure where vehicular and pedestrian traffic cannot be excluded from hazardous areas under and nearby overhead work in progress.

3. The Contractor shall provide appropriate warning signs, flashing warning lights, and adequate general lighting at principal barricades. These barricades are not intended to be crash-proof.

4. The Contractor shall maintain barricades through periods of exposure to hazardous conditions.

E. Roadways, Walkways and Parking:

1. The Contractor shall establish safe roadways and walkways in and around the Project Site and connecting adjoining public thoroughfares.

2. The Contractor shall provide signage and other markings including traffic control signage and signals as necessary and useful in controlling and restricting traffic from passing through other areas. The Contractor shall cooperate with local officials in the establishment and adjustments of street entrance and exit signals and signs.

3. The Contractor shall not allow established traffic passages to become encumbered or obstructed with work activities, materials, parked vehicles, equipment, and similar elements. In particular, the Contractor shall keep

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established entrance and exit passages clear for medical emergencies, escape, fire fighting, and other emergency access and egress.

4. Parking: Privately owned vehicles are prohibited from entering the construction Site or interfering with construction activities.

F. Environmental Protection: The Contractor shall provide facilities and services as required by governing authorities to protect the environment. The Contractor shall minimize the generation of wastes and avoid environmental pollution. The Contractor shall prohibit the discharging and accidental loss of substances from the construction process that could contaminate the atmosphere, surface or ground water, soil, or subsoil.

G. Demolition:

1. Prior to commencement of demolition, the Contractor shall give notice to parties as required.

2. Before demolition, the Contractor shall examine the structural condition of structures or infrastructure. Where there is reason to believe planned demolition shall cause damage to structures or infrastructure or result in unsafe conditions, the Contractor shall cease demolition operations until means have been provided to insure stability and safety.

3. Other protective provisions may include, at a minimum, temporary protective coverings or enclosures of adjoining work, warning signs, and similar provisions.

H. Dust Control: Where and when applicable, the Contractor shall implement a suitable program for dust control in and around the Project Site, designed to reduce dust generation and distribution to reasonable levels. This program shall coordinate with the environmental protection program.

I. Potable Water: Where reasonably possible, the Contractor shall provide potable water for all requirements of the construction period. Where and when that is not possible, potable water for drinking and other uses shall be provided where specified. Potable water supplies shall be clearly marked with signage in multiple languages as appropriate for the Site location. The Contractor shall source potable water from city-controlled piped water, a well on-site, commercially bottled water, or other reliable source. The Contractor shall test and report on a monthly basis that the potable water from all selected sources is safe for human consumption. Piping of temporary potable water systems shall be sterilized prior to use.

J. Construction Site Sanitation and Health Facilities:

1. Portable Sanitation Facilities:

a. The Contractor shall provide separate facilities for each sex.

b. Provide number of portable toilet facilities based on the anticipated maximum number of workers at Project Site.

c. The construction and installation of toilet facilities shall be acceptable to the Project Director/COR. They shall be in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions and in compliance with applicable jurisdictional codes.

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d. The Contractor shall ensure that the type of toilet and water access (e.g., commode vs. squat toilet) is culturally acceptable to the workforce.

e. All surface finishes shall be chosen to facilitate cleaning and the maintenance of the highest standards of sanitation.

f. Each toilet or commode shall occupy a separate compartment or stall equipped with a door and latch.

g. Label facilities properly in English and the commonly understood local language. Pictograms shall be used.

h. Provide hand-washing lavatories in close proximity to all toilet facilities.

i. Maintain an adequate supply of toilet paper and paper towels at all times.

j. Refer to US Army Corps of Engineers Safety & Health Requirements Manual EM 385-1-1, latest edition.

k. Comply with the requirements of the authority having jurisdiction for sewage disposal. Where non-sewer waste disposal systems are permitted, they shall be of a type accepted by the local health authorities having jurisdiction. Maintain all disposal systems in a sanitary condition.

2. Drinking Fountains and Dispensers:

a. The Contractor shall provide an adequate number for convenience and efficiency. An adequate supply of sanitary disposable paper cups and waste receptacles shall be maintained at each water dispenser.

b. The Contractor shall provide bottled drinking water where piped potable water service is not available.

3. Waste Handling and Janitorial Services:

a. The Contractor shall provide proper and adequate segregated waste containers for the collection and removal of waste materials in different categories. These categories include, but are not limited to, hazardous wastes, flammable wastes, sanitary and health-care wastes, garbage, wastes for recycling as required by local authorities, inert and dry wastes, and incidental debris from the construction process.

b. The Contractor shall dispose of general non-organic wastes at maximum seven (7) day intervals.

c. The Contractor shall dispose of organic, garbage, and similar temperature-sensitive wastes at maximum three (3) day intervals when the average outdoor daily maximum temperature can be expected to be above 18°C.

d. The Contractor shall clean waste containers regularly and adequately.

e. The Contractor shall dispose of wastes in a lawful manner.

f. The Contractor shall maintain a Site clean and clear of accumulated wastes, including surplus materials, trimmings, incidental demolished work, and construction debris. The Contractor shall clean completed elements and portions of work and maintain in broom-clean condition.

g. Janitorial Services:

1) The Contractor shall provide on a daily basis, including restocking of disposable products, for the maintenance of

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temporary offices, security spaces, toilets, first aid rooms, and similar facilities.

2) Toilet and first aid room fixtures and floors shall be scrubbed daily.

3) The Contractor shall provide weekly cleaning, damp mopping, or vacuuming for other floors, as applicable.

3.05 SUPPLEMENTS

A. The Supplements, listed below, following “End of Section”, are a part of this Specification:

1. Attachment A – Example of a Construction Accident Prevention Plan

(CAPP).

END OF SECTION

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Attachment A <<< The following document is an example of a CAPP >>>

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE

OVERSEAS BUILDINGS OPERATIONS

Project Name & CONTRACT No. ------------

CONSTRUCTION ACCIDENT PREVENTION PLAN (CAPP)

NAME OF CONTRACTOR:

POLICY.

The (name of Contractor) accident prevention policy ensures that all of our employees have a firm understanding of our company's position regarding the protection of all persons, public, and property during all phases of new construction and renovation works, of U.S. Department of State buildings. In implementation of the accident prevention policy, (name of Contractor) accepts full responsibility for the establishment and implementation of an effective construction safety and occupational health program at the project site.

PURPOSE.

The Construction Accident Prevention Plan (CAPP), herein, establishes organizational and management elements necessary to implement an effective Safety and Health Program. The CAPP, as a policy and management document, shall comply with the latest edition, of the U.S.

Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual EM 385-1-1. The objective of (name of Contractor) is to provide for a safe working construction environment, strong safety awareness by all of our supervisors and workers, and the safe use of tools, machinery and equipment.

The (name of Contractor) shall ensure that hand tools, power tools, equipment, machinery, materials, and personal protective apparatus shall be of manufacturer listed by U.S. or internationally recognized testing laboratory for specific application for which they are to be used. They shall be quality products recognized for professional construction use, applications, and work practices.

REFERENCE DOCUMENTS.

The ___________Project shall comply with the following regulations:

• U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Safety and Health Requirements Manual, EM 385-1-1, latest edition.

• U.S. Department of State Foreign Affairs Manual Volume 6 Subchapter 610, Safety Health and Environmental Management Program, with latest changes.

• NFPA Code 241, Standard for Safeguarding Construction, Alteration, and Demolition Operations.

• ANSI A10 series standards for Safety Requirements for Construction and Demolition.

• NFPA Code 51B, Standard for Fire Prevention During Welding, Cutting, and Other Hot Work.

• NFPA 70, National Electrical Code.

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• NFPA 10, Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers.

• 2001 Food Code, Food and Drug Administration, National Technical Information Service Publication PD2002-100819, or latest edition.

• Rigging, by James Headley, Crane Institute of America Publishing Company, Maintland Florida, 2001.

ORGANIZATIONAL/ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITY FOR CAPP.

Mr./Ms. (name), the Project Manager, has been given full authority, responsibility, and support by (name of Contractor) for the administration and implementation of the CAPP.

Safety and Health Program Manager (SHPM).

To assist our Project Manager, a qualified Safety and Health Program Manager (SHPM) shall be appointed (full time) to administer and implement the (CAPP). The Project Manager and the Safety and Health Program Manager have been delegated with corporate responsibility and authority to identify safe and unhealthful conditions and to take corrective action to abate or eliminate such conditions. The SHPM is a qualified, experienced, construction industry professional possessing the ability and authority to manage this CAPP. The SHPM shall anticipate, identify, evaluate, and implement corrective action to abate or reduce potential safety and health hazards and dangerous exposures.

PROGRAM MANAGEMENT REQUIREMENTS.

Emergency Plans.

(name of Contractor) shall establish jointly with Project Director/COR, in the event of fire or other emergency, Emergency Plans for the safe evacuation of all persons at the Project Site.

Emergency Plans that are relative to (name of Contractor) construction operations shall be submitted to the Project Director/COR for acceptance. Plans shall be tested/evaluated monthly to ascertain their effectiveness.

First Aid Station.

A. The Contractor understands that on OBO construction project sites where fewer than 100 workers are employed (greatest total number of employees on a shift), and where neither a first aid station nor an infirmary is available, shall be provided with a first aid kit for every 25 (or fewer) employees. A health care professional or competent first aid person shall evaluate and determine the fill contents of each kit.

B. The Contractor shall provide, place, and test periodically one (1) Automatic

External Defibrillator (AED) in the Contractor’s Project Site office, one (1) in OBO’s Project Site office, and one (1) in the first aid station on-site. A CPR/AED training program shall be given to two (2) persons at each location who shall receive certification in first aid and CPR from the American Red Cross, the American Heart Association, or from an organization whose training adheres to the standards of the International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation.

CPR/AED training shall contain a hands-on component. A certificate shall state the date of issue and length of validity.

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Activity and Worker Hazard Analysis.

The Project Manager and the SHPM shall assess safety and health issues associated with special construction activities in the schedule. Prior to each major phase of the work, the Project Manager shall prepare and submit an Activity and Worker Hazard Analysis report to the Project Director/COR for acceptance.

Safety Training and Orientation.

"New Hire" training shall be conducted by ___________ . New employees to the Project Site shall be required to attend an employee safety orientation program, at which time, safety rules shall be explained by the SHPM.

A copy of the project safety rules shall be given to each new employee, who shall be required to sign a statement stating that he/she has been instructed in the safety philosophy of the company, have been given a copy of the project safety rules, and understand them.

In addition, all employees shall observe and obey rules at Post governing the conduct and behavior of persons performing construction work in an occupied U.S. Department of State facility.

Violation of Safety Rules.

(Name of Contractor) shall initiate a procedure/mechanism to discipline all workers who repeatedly violate safety rules. (Example: the procedure may include the termination of an employee after one verbal and two written warnings for the same violation).

Tool Box Safety Meetings – Coordination and Communication.

To ensure better safety and health awareness, (name of Contractor) shall communicate, through weekly Tool Box meetings, a corporate safety and health philosophy to all construction personnel. Records of attendance and documentation of topics for each meeting shall be kept.

Topics shall include but not be limited to protection of employees, personal protective clothing/equipment, fall protection, fire prevention, fire protection, emergency evacuation procedures, and the safe use of power tools and machinery.

Material Safety Data Sheets.

Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for all hazardous chemical substances in use on Project Site shall be obtained from the manufacturer and kept on Project Site. Workers who are assigned to work with hazardous substances shall be trained in the proper procedures and precautionary measures to be taken while using such substances/products.

Safe Clearance Procedure.

Prior to initial use, and periodically thereafter at times of continued use, (name of Contractor) shall inspect all construction tools, equipment and machinery. (Name of Contractor) shall not permit continued use of tools equipment and machinery which are not in good condition.

Damaged or malfunctioning tools or equipment shall be tagged and immediately removed from service.

Hazardous Work Permits.

(Name of Contractor) and subcontractors shall submit written requests to Project Director/COR for Hazardous Work Permits when construction operations include the following:

A. Hot Work. Work resulting in open flames such as welding, cutting, brazing and burning. (Name of Contractor) shall provide effective fire protection and prevention at all times during such operations.

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B. Confined Space Entry. Work in enclosed areas such as storage tanks, bins, sewers, in-ground vaults, boilers, tunnels, manholes etc.

C. Internal Combustion Engines. Use of trucks, forklifts, pumps, or generators, powered by petroleum-based fuel, when inside a building structure or confined space.

D. Explosive Actuated Tools. Powder charged tools (Hilti, Remington, Ram Set and other manufactures) used for fastening purposes.

Temporary Electrical Power.

(name of Contractor), if requested, shall submit to Project Director/COR, for acceptance, a plan of proposed temporary power distribution and the means of protection of all circuits including receptacles, grounding, and ground fault circuit interrupters.

Inspections.

Under the direction of the SHPM, (name of Contractor) shall provide for frequent safety, health, and housekeeping inspections of Project Site. Temporary structures, fabrication shops, material storage areas, all machinery, tools and equipment shall be inspected to ensure compliance with USACE Safety and Health Requirements Manual EM 385-1-1, latest edition. Records of inspections and a timetable for corrective action shall be maintained.

Reporting Work Related Injuries.

All work related injuries shall be reported to Project Director/COR. A daily log of first aid treatment shall be kept at the location of the first aid station. Injuries requiring off-site medical treatment shall be reported to Project Director/COR. An accident report shall be completed by a supervisor or foreman for each work related injury or illness resulting in lost time.

Accident Investigation.

All accidents involving death, multiple hospitalizations, or excessive property damage shall be officially investigated and reported under the authority and direction of the Project Director/COR.