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800 Area Clean Up Project

06/25/2025

Section 1 -General Conditions

Section 2 – Special Safety Conditions

Section 3 – Scope of Work

Section 4 – Project Coordination

Section 5 - Submittals

Section 6 - Temporary Construction Facilities And Utilities

Section 1

General Conditions

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SECTION 1 - GENERAL CONDITIONS

1. RELATED DOCUMENTS

1.1 These General Conditions apply to all Divisions of this specification.

2. QUALITY ASSURANCE

2.1 This is quality level C work.

2.2 A complete set of contract specifications shall always be available at the job site when workers are present. All work may be stopped if these documents are not readily available to all demolition personnel. Request additional copies from the Contract Specialist if needed.

2.3 As a subcontractor to the Laboratory, while your workers are physically located at the

Laboratory you must meet the requirements of Title10, Code of Federal Regulations, “Energy”, Part 851, “Worker Safety and Health Program” (10 CFR 851). As such, you must be aware of, and comply with, the requirements of this regulation.

2.4 The Laboratory will closely monitor compliance with all OSHA and EPA Standards and may stop work at any time when violations are observed.

2.5 Such stoppage shall not relieve the contractor from fulfilling the completion date, nor shall it be a basis for any claims or additional costs.

2.6 Measurement and test equipment (M&TE) as applicable. Maintain M&TE in a manner suitable to the needs of the user to control the M&TE to produce valid results. This may include requirements for calibration or verification of operable status, adjustments, and use.

Equipment Calibration documents for equipment used that requires calibration shall be provided to Argonne prior to use.

2.7 All rigging equipment shall be tagged, or other identification marking will be attached to all lifting devices. The tag will have a unique identification number, rated capacity (in pounds), the date the last proof load was applied (when applicable), or the date of the next scheduled proof load and manufacturer’s contact information.

3. DEFINITIONS

3.1 Approved: When the terms “approved”, “satisfactory”, “equal”, “approved equal”, “proper”, or “as directed” are used, they shall be interpreted as meaning “approved”, etc., by the

Laboratory.

3.2 Contractor: Wherever the word “Contractor” appears on the drawings or specifications, it shall be construed to mean the entity who is responsible to the Laboratory for the successful execution of the project construction and other requirements of the contract documents.

3.3 Contract Specialist: Member of the Procurement Division with administrative responsibility for this work. All correspondence and other business contacts will clear through that office.

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Any addition, deletion or change to the work, which may result in an extra charge, or a credit to the Laboratory must be approved by the Contract Specialist prior to proceeding with the work.

3.4 Controlled Area: Is defined to be any area, access to which is controlled for reasons of radiation safety or other designated hazard. Any particular location of the entire Laboratory site may be designated as a “Controlled Area.” The Laboratory is responsible for the determination of designated “Controlled Areas.”

3.5 Furnish: Except to the extent further defined, the term “furnish” is used to mean “…supply and deliver to the project site, ready for unpacking, assembly and installation….”

3.6 Key Personnel: Named individuals considered essential to the work being performed under this contract.

3.7 Laboratory: Wherever the word “Laboratory” appears on the drawings or specifications, it shall be construed to mean “Argonne National Laboratory”.

3.8 Project Manager: Member of the Laboratory Infrastructure Services Project Management

Organization Division (PMO) in whom primary responsibility for control of the project has been vested.

3.9 Project Specialist: Member of the Laboratory Infrastructure Services Directorate to whom is delegated the responsibilities of Laboratory Representative relative to inspection, permits, shutdowns, and all other matters pertaining to the conduct of the work at the site.

3.10 Protected Area: In the context of this specification, is defined to be all the area within the boundary fence of Argonne National Laboratory, under administrative control for security reasons, and requiring gate passes for admittance.

3.11 Provide: Except to the extent further defined, the term “provide” means to furnish and install, complete and ready for the intended use.

4. STANDARDS, CODES AND FEDERAL SPECIFICATIONS

4.1 The standards, codes, Federal Specifications and other recommendations and publications referred to in these specifications shall be of the latest issue (including all amendments) in effect on the date of the specifications.

4.2 Where requirements are in excess of the above standards, codes and Federal Specifications, the Contractor shall be bound by the information indicated in the specifications and/or on the drawings.

5. INTENT OF DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS

5.1 The Contractor shall furnish all labor, material, tools, equipment, plans and services necessary to complete the work as specified, in strict accordance with these specifications.

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5.2 The drawings and specifications are intended to include everything obviously requisite and necessary for the proper and entire completion of the work whether each item is specifically mentioned. In the event of inconsistency between the drawings and specifications, the specifications shall govern.

5.3 Wherever it is required in these specifications or in the drawings that the Contractor provides apparatus or equipment, it shall be understood that the Contractor shall furnish, install and connect such apparatus or equipment in a competent manner to ensure safe and satisfactory operation, except when otherwise definitely specified.

6. SITE INSPECTION

6.1 Bidders shall visit the site and verify all applicable conditions likely to affect the work under this Contract. The bidder’s proposals shall include all incidental items as required to complete the work specified or shown in the contract documents.

6.2 The laboratory assumes no responsibility for structures or equipment to be demolished.

Conditions existing at time of inspection for bidding purposes will be maintained by the

Laboratory as far as practical.

6.3 Wherever existing obstructions or dimensional inaccuracies capable of verification by the

Contractor in the field, or wherever minor variations of indicated arrangements or dimensions of equipment or structures, interfere with the demolition and removal as described, the Contractor shall make such necessary alterations as are approved by the

Laboratory and such alterations shall not constitute a basis for extra charge.

7. SUBSTITUTION OF EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS

7.1 The naming of manufacturers in the specifications or on the drawings shall not be construed as an intention to eliminate the products of other manufacturers having approved equivalent products.

7.2 The substitution of material other than that named in the specifications or on the drawings, may be made only after the approval of the Laboratory has been granted in writing.

7.3 Any request for substitution must be accompanied and substantiated by written technical and operational data.

8. MODIFICATION OF EQUIPMENT AND FACILITY

8.1 Any necessary modification of equipment, building, piping, ductwork, electrical or any other work resulting from the use of equipment or materials other than that first named in the specifications, and any construction work related to such modification shall be the responsibility of the Contractor notwithstanding approval of same by the Laboratory,

8.2 shall be without cost to the Laboratory and the Contractor shall not be entitled to any additional payment or extension of time by reason thereof.

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8.3 The Contractor shall submit with the request for use of equipment or materials, other than that first named in the specifications, the necessary modifications resulting from such use, and obtain Laboratory approval before proceeding with the procurement.

8.4 The Laboratory’s approval will not relieve the Contractor from sole responsibility for proper installation and functioning of such equipment or materials, nor will the necessary review by the Laboratory of the data submitted be considered as a basis for any additional payment or extension of time for performance of the contract work.

9. BREAKDOWN OF CONTRACT PRICE

9.1 Whenever progress payments are to be made, or if otherwise requested by the Laboratory, the

Contractor shall, before starting work, submit a breakdown estimate of the amount of the contract.

9.2 This estimate breakdown shall itemize all work items including the number of units, unit prices and total estimated cost for each work item. This estimate, which will include all overhead and profit spread over the work item costs proportionately, will constitute the basis for partial payments (if any) to the Contractor.

10. CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE

10.1 The Contractor shall, before starting work, submit a construction schedule in a satisfactory form to the Laboratory, showing the schedule of each item of work, an overall progress schedule, and a percentage completion.

11. APPROVAL OF SUBCONTRACTORS

11.1 The Contractor shall, before starting work, submit for approval by the Laboratory a list of the proposed Subcontractors who will be performing work at the site. Included on this list shall be the type of work each Subcontractor will perform.

12. PRE-CONSTRUCTION MEETING

12.1 Before beginning the work and after the Contract has been awarded the Argonne National

Laboratory (Laboratory) will schedule a Pre-construction meeting to discuss work entry, permits, daily manpower accountability, tool inspections, barricades, work hours, tool box meetings, competent persons, postings, laydown areas, drawings, temporary facilities and utilities, construction schedules and procedures, arrangements for orderly movement of traffic, Contractor’s use of the site, Contractor’s movement of traffic, Contractor’s use of existing facilities, DOE and Laboratory’s regulations, including Environment, Safety, and

Health requirements, project record documents and other matters deemed relevant to the effective performance of the work and as described in these specifications.

13. REQUIREMENTS FOR MEETING.

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13.1 The Pre-construction meeting will not be held until the Contractor has:

a) Submitted and received Laboratory approval of his Contractor’s Environmental, Safety, and Health (ESH) Program and Implementation Plan per Appendix A.

b) Submitted all other pre-construction submittal requirements described in the contract requirements.

c) Submitted Contractor’s construction schedule and sequence as specified in this Section.

13.2 The meeting shall be attended by:

a) The Contractor’s Project Manager/Key Office Representative.

b) The Contractor’s Field Superintendent and ESH representative.

c) Any subcontractor’s or supplier’s representative whom the contractor may desire to invite, or Laboratory may request.

d) Laboratory Personnel.

14. EQUIPMENT PURCHASE ORDERS

14.1 The Contractor shall immediately place purchase orders for all materials and equipment necessary to complete all work on schedule and shall be prepared to submit one (1) copy of purchase orders to the Laboratory when requested.

15. EXISTING PROPERTY

15.1 Protect existing property not identified for demolition.

15.2 Do not interrupt any existing services without prior coordination and approval by the

Laboratory.

15.3 Nothing in this Contract shall be construed to permit any action, which would endanger existing equipment or facilities to remain.

15.4 Any damage occurring in the progress of this work shall be repaired as a part of the

Contract with no increase in Contract price.

16. SHUTDOWN OF BUILDING FACILITIES

16.1 The work shall be scheduled by the Contractor so as to minimize shutdown of Laboratory facilities. All necessary shutdowns must be arranged with the Laboratory at least forty-eight

(48) hours in advance of the required shutdown time.

17. USE OF EXISTING UTILITIES

17.1 The Laboratory will make existing utilities such as water, air, and electricity available to the Contractor without cost where such utilities are conveniently located with respect to the work site.

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17.2 The Contractor must provide all materials, labor and equipment necessary for extending existing utilities to the point of use.

17.3 The method of connection into existing utilities must be approved by the Laboratory and these connections to utilities shall be under the immediate supervision of the authorized

Laboratory representative.

17.4 The Contractor will be held responsible for the proper installation, operation and maintenance of temporary utilities and must adhere to all uniform codes governing such installations.

17.5 Upon completion of the work, the Contractor shall remove all temporary utility lines and restore existing utilities to the original condition as directed by the Laboratory.

18. COORDINATION

18.1 References which are made to the Contractor throughout these specifications refer to both the Contractor and/or Subcontractors who may be performing the particular work items.

18.2 The necessary coordination between the work to be performed by the Contractor and that of the Subcontractors shall be the responsibility of the Contractor.

18.3 Inclusion of all work items including materials, equipment and installation shall be considered as contained in the bid to be submitted.

19. CONTRACTOR’S WORK AREA

19.1 The work area, material and equipment storage area, location of construction office and similar installation areas will be established on the drawings or by the authorized Laboratory representative.

19.2 The Contractor shall be limited in their access to these areas to the most direct route from public and Laboratory roads, shall be responsible for restricting the movements of all associated personnel to the construction limits.

19.3 Should the Contractor elect instead to establish a more permanent office for its own use, arrangements may be made with the Laboratory representative for a location, all related expense to be assumed by the Contractor.

20. PATCHING AND REPAIRS

20.1 In the event that during the cutting of concrete or masonry, including floors, walls, foundations, or roofs, and whether or not shown on the drawings, should any existing-to-remain utility be damaged, the Contractor shall immediately stop all such cutting until permission to resume cutting is obtained from the authorized Laboratory representative and shall take such precautionary measures as directed thereby.

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20.2 The Contractor is responsible for the repair of all damage resulting from improperly proceeding with the work, at no expense to the Laboratory.

20.3 Any damage to existing facilities, not intended for demolition, such as roads, lawns, buildings, utilities, equipment, fixtures, etc., during the course of work by the Contractor or as the result of work performed by the Contractor must be repaired to the satisfaction of the

Laboratory without additional cost to the Laboratory.

21. RECORD SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS

21.1 Deviations from the contract specifications may be made only after permission has been granted by the Laboratory in writing.

21.2 A set of record specifications and drawings, consisting of a marked set of the contract drawings shall be maintained by the Contractor.

21.3 They shall denote and dimension accurately all changes in elevation, location, size of material or any other approved deviations from the contract specifications, and at the completion of the work, shall be returned to the Laboratory.

22. TEST REPORTS

22.1 Whenever it is hereinafter specified that a particular material be tested, three (3) copies of all test reports shall be furnished to the Laboratory. Tests shall be performed by a qualified testing organization.

23. SAMPLES

23.1 Whenever it is required herein that sample materials are to be furnished by the Contractor for the Laboratory, such samples shall be furnished and be identified as required.

24. CLEANING AND PROTECTION OF PREMISES

24.1 The Contractor shall exercise care to prevent dust, debris, mud and water from being spread to areas other than the construction area.

24.2 Periodically and upon completion, the work area shall be cleaned to a condition corresponding to the general cleanliness of the surrounding area as determined by the authorized Laboratory representative.

24.3 The Contractor shall clean all apparatus thoroughly before placing same in operation and again after each operation.

24.4 Finished surfaces, if damaged, shall be restored to the satisfaction of the authorized

Laboratory representative.

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24.5 The Contractor shall place all flammable materials either in the original container, or in metal containers with metal covers that are UL listed, and FM approved for the intended use and remove same regularly from premises.

24.6 Prior to the start of work, the contractor shall inspect the site with the Laboratory representative to examine the existing conditions of the building and related areas.

24.7 Methods of protection to be used during demolition shall be agreed upon.

24.8 Regular or overtime work required to protect Laboratory property from potential damage which may be caused as a result of the contractor’s work prior to acceptance shall be at his/her expense.

25. DISPOSAL OF EXCESS MATERIALS, EQUIPMENT AND DEBRIS

25.1 The Contractor shall remove accumulated demolition debris as the work progresses and upon completion shall remove from the property of the Laboratory all remaining demolition debris, excess material, equipment, tools and temporary construction.

25.2 Unless specified elsewhere, the authorized Laboratory representative will decide and instruct the Contractor as to whether removed materials and equipment shall be considered salvageable or worthless.

25.3 Salvageable materials and/or equipment, which are to remain the property of the

Laboratory, and, unless otherwise specified, shall be transported by the Contractor to a location within the boundaries of the Laboratory. This location will be designated by the authorized Laboratory representative who will also arrange for the final disposition.

26. SPECIAL TOOLS

26.1 Where special tools are required for operation or adjustment of any equipment or special items such as control components, instruments, registers, dampers, etc., the Contractor shall furnish same including all the necessary duplicates required for normal use or as requested by the Laboratory.

27. SAFETY AND FIRE PROTECTION

27.1 Pursuant to the clause entitled “Safety and Health” of Appendix A, Terms and Conditions of the Contract, the Contractor shall comply with the following Regulations, Codes, and

Standards.

27.2 The following list of regulations, codes, and standards shall be considered minimum requirements:

a) Manual of Accident Prevention in Construction. The Associated General Contractors of

America, Inc.

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b) National Fire Codes, including the National Electric Code NFPA 70 and the Standard for

Electrical Requirements for Employee Workplaces NFPA 70E, National Fire Protection

Association (NFPA).

c) The International Building Code (IBC).

d) Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, U. S. Department of Transportation.

e) Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. lists of inspected appliances, equipment and materials.

f) Safety and Health Regulations for Construction (29 CFR 1926) and Occupational Safety and Health Standards (29 CFR 1910) of the Occupational Safety and Health

Administration, U. S. Department of Labor.

g) National Electrical Safety Code (ANSI C2), the Institute of Electrical and Electronics

Engineers, Inc.

28. REPORTS

28.1 The reports required of the Contractor shall include, but shall not be limited to, the following:

28.2 “Individual Accident/Incident Report” on Form “DOE F 5484.3” for all occupational injuries/illnesses requiring treatment more extensive than first aid or to report fire or other property damage.

28.3 ANL-239 – Incident Description

28.4 ANL-240 – Incident Investigation & Analysis Report

28.5 All contractors and their subcontractors shall report the hours worked at the Laboratory on a monthly form as provided by the Procurement Department Manager of Construction

Contracts.

29. SAFETY PROGRAM

29.1 As a subcontractor to the Laboratory, while your workers are physically located at the

Laboratory you must meet the requirements of Title10, Code of Federal Regulations, “Energy”, Part 851, “Worker Safety and Health Program” (10 CFR 851). As such, you must be aware of, and comply with, the requirements of this regulation.

29.2 The Contractor shall submit and obtain the Laboratory’s approval of their descriptive corporate safety program. Throughout all phases of the contract, the Contractor shall assure that work activities be conducted in accordance with the approved safety program and that appropriate measures are taken to minimize the possibility of personal injury; damage to property on and adjacent to the work site; Laboratory research and development interruption or delay resulting from accidents or fires; and adverse effects on the environment.

29.3 The safety program, which shall include, but not be limited to, past bodily injuries, fire and property damage, industrial (including motor vehicle) insurance experience modifiers or rates for the aforementioned risks, the name and qualifications of the management official

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a) That the construction equipment (e.g., earth moving equipment, cranes, pressure vessels, portable electric tools, etc.) furnished for the contract work is certified to be and is maintained in safe operating conditions and that operators are qualified.

b) That routine review of work sites is conducted by management and/or safety representatives to recognize and correct unsafe conditions or practices.

c) That a safety orientation is conducted for all new hires and that safety meetings for all employees are conducted on a not less than monthly basis.

d) That personal protective equipment is provided as needed to protect against work hazards where it cannot be compensated by built-in protection, and that usage instructions are communicated to users including maintenance thereof.

e) That safety considerations in work planning are included with cognizance of minimum requirements.

29.4 Exceptions to standards shall be processed for written approval before being implemented.

30. MAJOR SAFETY SITUATIONS

30.1 Construction operations involving major safety situations (e.g., welding and burning;

work near or on energized electric circuits, equipment and power lines; confined spaces;

controlled areas; etc.) shall be brought to the attention of the Laboratory representative prior to starting any work.

30.2 Specific requirements are, but are not limited to, the following:

a) Power lines: Prior to starting any work under, or near power lines, including excavating in the vicinity of underground lines, the Contractor shall notify the Laboratory representative and shall await instructions from the Laboratory electrical lineman assigned.

b) Electrical hazards: Prior to starting any work requiring employees to work on or near exposed electric circuit parts or equipment, the Contractor shall notify the Laboratory representative to have circuit deenergized and locked out and tagged in accordance with the Laboratory’s and Contractor’s policies and procedures.

c) Radiation safety: Prior to starting any work in a controlled area, the Contractor shall notify the Laboratory representative and shall await instructions from the Health

Physicist of the Laboratory’s Environmental, Safety and Health Department.

31. SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

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31.1 The Contractor must complete all Laboratory Site Access documents and requirements and shall take all reasonable precautions in activities carried out under this contract to protect the safety and health of others and to protect the environment.

31.2 The Contractor must comply with all applicable safety, health, access to information, security and environmental regulations and the requirements of the Government and

Laboratory, including the specific requirements of the Laboratory.

31.3 Only persons meeting the security requirements of the United States Department of

Energy shall be employed. All people shall comply with the security regulations of Argonne

National Laboratory. (Refer to Appendix A, Argonne Terms and Conditions, regarding current requirements).

31.4 Completion and approval of ANL Form 593, (Foreign Visit/Assignment Request), will be required prior to issuance of a gate pass to any non-U.S. citizen who will be assigned by the contractor or sub-contractors to perform work under these specifications. Your Argonne

Contact will obtain the appropriate information from you and will initiate the ANL 593 Form submission. Your Argonne Contact can advise you of the lead-time required for processing.

31.5 The Laboratory is not responsible or liable for, and the Contractor shall not attempt to invoice for any delays or costs resulting from or arising out of site entry denial due to the contractor’s failure to comply with this provision.

32. PROHIBITED ARTICLES

32.1 The following may not be brought onto the site without specific written Laboratory authorization: firearms or other weapons, explosives, incendiary devises, alcoholic beverages, or illegal drugs.

32.2 As a condition of entry, the Laboratory reserves the right to check incoming and outgoing vehicles for prohibited articles or Government Property.

END OF SECTION 1

Section 2

Special Safety Conditions

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SECTION 2 - SPECIAL SAFETY CONDITIONS

1. GENERAL

1.1 The contractor and its subcontractors shall take all reasonable precautions in the performance of the work under this contract to protect the safety and health of the Laboratory, U.S.

Department of Energy (DOE), and contractor personnel, as well as members of the public, and protection of the environment. This includes compliance with all applicable environment, safety and health regulations and requirements, including reporting requirements of DOE as identified by the Laboratory in writing from time to time.

1.2 The regulations and requirements include Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)

Energy, Part 851, Worker Safety and Health Program (WSHP), which invokes Title 29 CFR, Labor, including but not limited to parts 1910 and 1926 as applicable; Title 40 CFR, Protection of Environment; Title 49 CFR, Transportation; Title 10 CFR 820, Procedural

Rules for DOE Nuclear Activities; Title 10 CFR 830, Nuclear Safety Management, as well as other applicable state, federal, and local regulations

1.3 As a subcontractor to the Laboratory, while your workers are physically located at the

Laboratory you must meet the requirements of Title 10, Code of Federal Regulations, “Energy”, Part 851, “Worker Safety and Health Program” (10 CFR 851). As such, you must be aware of, and comply with, the requirements of this regulation.

1.4 The Contractor shall at all times follow established safety procedures as contained in the

Contractor’s Safety and Implementation Program and Job-Safety Hazard Analysis as well as facility and operation-specific safety procedures.

1.5 All individuals must follow safe work practices, comply with permit requirements, immediately report to the supervisor any conditions that may lead to an incident, and participate in appropriate training for job assignments.

1.6 The contractor is responsible for providing a providing a trained, experienced workforce.

The workforce will be evaluated on experience performing decommissioning work of a similar scope and nature. This includes, but not limited to, the planning and implementation of hazard mitigation and controls as necessary.

1.7 Additional guidelines and technical information are provided to ensure that required safety precautions are planned for and implemented on this project. This section is not fully comprehensive of all environmental, safety, and health regulatory requirements.

2. SUPERVISION BY CONTRACTOR

2.1 The term work as used in this subparagraph means the work of each sub-contractor, sub-subcontractor, etc., supplier and the work of the Contractor.

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2.2 Each Subcontractor, Sub-subcontractor and supplier of the Contractor shall accept, abide by and comply with the provisions of this section, and shall direct the work of the Contract with their best skill and attention and shall cooperate fully and completely with the Contractor so that the execution of the project proceeds in an efficient and expeditious manner.

2.3 Contractors shall designate and identify a competent member of their organization whose duty shall be the implementation of the contractor’s ES&H program on the Laboratory site.

2.4 The contractor shall submit the names and qualifications of the contractor ESH

Representative and alternates to the Laboratory for review prior to assignment of duties.

2.5 The contractor ESH Representative shall attend the pre-job meeting and be present at all times work is being performed on site. If the contractor ESH Representative must be off site, the contractor shall notify the Laboratory of an alternate.

3. AUTHORITY TO STOP OR SUSPEND WORK

3.1 All personnel, including Contractor and subcontractors have the responsibility and authority to stop any activity that they deem to pose an immediate danger to themselves, other employees, visitors, contractors, the public or the environment.

3.2 All personnel are authorized to temporarily cease, or suspend, their own work to immediately correct a deficiency or unsafe condition that does not pose an immediate danger to themselves, other employees, the public, or the environment.

3.3 Work shall be suspended whenever project personnel feel uncomfortable or if the work is progressing in an unsafe manner or if the plans or procedures are found to be deficient or cannot be followed.

4. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FOR INCIDENTS AND UNAUTHORIZED

RELEASES

4.1 All incidents and unauthorized releases to the environment involving contractors and subcontractors occurring at the Laboratory site must be reported immediately by dialing 911 from a Laboratory telephone, or 630-252-1911 from a cellular phone.

4.2 The incident or unauthorized release must also be reported immediately to the Project

Specialist, Technical Representative or Project Manager. When this type of incident occurs or when the contractor is issued a Notice of Safety Violation, the contractor shall complete an

ANL-240, Investigation Report for Injury/Illness and ensure that any injured person and all witnesses to the incident complete an ANL-239, Incident Description. Submit these to the

Project Specialist, Technical Representative, or Project Manager within 24 hours.

5. CONTRACTOR JOB-SAFETY ANALYSIS (JSA)

5.1 The contractor must submit to the Project Specialist/Technical Representative and have reviewed by Laboratory, prior to the pre-job meeting, a Job Safety Analysis (JSA), activity

Section 2 800 Area Clean Up Project Page 15 of 40 hazard analysis, per 10 CFR 851, ANL-209H. It must identify foreseeable hazards and planned protective measures; and identify competent persons required for workplace inspections of the construction activity, where required by OSHA standards.

5.2 The JSA is a detailed analysis of the steps taken to complete each phase of the job, a detailed description of the hazards of each of those tasks and the mitigation actions that will be taken to eliminate or minimize the exposure to those hazards.

5.3 Specific plans and/or procedures in the areas of fall protection, excavation, trenching, confined space, and hoisting and rigging may be required as job conditions dictate.

Documentation to address these activities must be submitted to the Laboratory for review prior to starting work as provided below.

a) Names and qualifications of competent people as defined by OSHA must be submitted for review a minimum of seven (7) days prior to the start of those activities.

b) Documentation on employee training and/or proof of proficiency required by OSHA shall be submitted for review prior to commencement of their work.

5.4 The Laboratory will evaluate and approve the contractor’s JSA Plan. The JSA is a document submitted by the contractor defining specific types of work that will take place on this job, the hazards expected during those specific types of work, and the precautions that will be taken to mitigate the anticipated hazards

5.5 The JSA shall describe in detail the proposed work, safety risks, and procedures, steps, or plans that will be taken to address the known hazards. A blank form is included with the contract documents.

5.6 All items discussed in this specification should be addressed as a minimum. Any other hazards that you suspect could occur should be addressed and included in the JSA.

5.7 The JSA should contain a sufficient number of individual items that will cover the activities planned under the subject contract.

5.8 Every individual item does not need to be described; however, every type of work shall be covered. This allows for all potential safety issues to be discussed, proper steps taken to prevent accidents and make all participants in the process aware of the hazards at the work site.

5.9 Contractors shall designate and identify a competent members of their organization whose duty shall be the implementation of the contractor’s ES&H program on the Laboratory site.

5.10 The contractor shall submit the names and qualifications of the contractor ESH

Representative and alternates to the Laboratory for review prior to assignment of duties.

5.11 The contractor ESH Representative shall attend the pre-job meeting and be present at all times work is being performed on site. If the contractor ESH Representative must be off site, the contractor shall notify the Laboratory of an alternate.

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6. PERMITS

6.1 Permits as dictated by the scope of work and the mitigating actions necessary to address specific hazards, additional hazard specific plans or permits may be required. The contractor shall work with the Laboratory in planning for, developing as needed, and obtaining review of these plans and permits and shall adhere to their conditions.

6.2 All required permits will be identified to the contractor and the Laboratory will arrange for all necessary permits. There is no cost to the contractor for any Laboratory permits and no work activity shall be performed without the required permits. The Contractor shall comply with all restrictions or provision listed on the permits.

6.3 A permit to bring radioactive sources or x-ray equipment on site must be approved 48 hours in advance. Examples include, but are not limited to:

a) Notice to Proceed - The Contractor shall not start performing any work until notice is obtained by the Project Specialist and given to the Contractor. This notice is issued by

Laboratory Procurement Specialist upon approval of JSA and successful completion of pre-construction meeting.

b) Open Flame and Spark Producing Operations Permit - The Contractor shall not perform any open flame or spark producing operation until a permit is issued to him. The permit will be obtained by the Project Specialist and given to the Contractor. Follow the restrictions listed on the permit. Fire watches shall be maintained during and for a minimum of thirty minutes after burning, welding, or other fire or spark generating work is completed.

c) Digging Permit - The Contractor shall not perform any excavation until a permit is issued. The permit will be obtained by the Project Specialist and given to the Contractor.

Follow the restrictions listed on the permit. Digging permits will be required prior to the commencement of any subsurface exploration, excavation, or digging by hand or machine. A Digging Permit will be required for soil sampling, soil removal, utility excavation, and foundation demolition.

d) Concrete Coring/ Cutting Safety Checklist: - Form FMS-570 shall be completed and signed by the Project Specialist and Building Maintenance Foreman. The safety checklist shall be completed prior to obtaining any concrete samples of the floor and walls.

e) Blind Penetration Permit: - Blind Penetration of Floors, Walls, Ceilings, and Exterior

Foundations. The depth of penetration shall determine the classification of the permit.

f) Fire Protection System Impairment Permit: - Prior to any shut-down or impairment of the fire protection system, a fire protection system impairment permit will be obtained from the Argonne Fire Protection Group.

g) Confined Space Entry Permit: - A confined space entry permit will be required for work in known permit required confined spaces in and around the Facility. The requirements of the Argonne ES&H Manual and LMS Procedures shall be followed for all confined space entries during the project.

h) Movable Structure Siting Permit - Required for both habitable trailers and non-habitable trailers, such as storage trailers and storage containers. The Project Specialist shall obtain the permit and ensure the Laboratory and permit requirements are followed performs.

i) State of Illinois Demolition/Renovation/Asbestos Project Notification Form – Laboratory

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Information required from the Contractor shall be provided to Laboratory at least eighteen (18) working days prior to the start of demolition work.

7. HOISTING AND LIFTING

7.1 All lifting work shall comply with the current Argonne National Laboratory, Laboratory

Management System (LMS) Policies and Procedures, and federal Occupational Safety and

Health Administration (OSHA) Regulations.

7.2 Lifting or hoisting performed under this agreement shall be performed in accordance with the requirements of ASME B30.1 - 2015- and 29 CFR 1926.305 including operational responsibilities defined herein.

7.3 Design loads and load combinations used in structural analysis will be per ASCE 7-02 as well as ASCE 37-02 as applicable.

7.4 The Contractor is responsible for providing a trained experienced work force. The workforce will be evaluated on past experience performing work of a similar scope and nature

7.5 The Contractor is responsible for providing a crane operator who is qualified or certified to operate the equipment in accordance with the following:

a) Licensed by a government entity for operation of equipment within that entity’s jurisdiction

b) Qualified in compliance with section 1926.1427(d)

c) Certified by an accredited crane operator testing organization

d) An operator will be deemed qualified to operate a particular piece of equipment if the operator is certified under section 1926.1427(b) for that type and capacity of equipment or for higher-capacity equipment of that type. The operator’s certificate must state the type/capacity of equipment for which the operator is certified.

e) Crane operators shall have a completed medical clearance form signed by a medical professional on file before conducting and lifting operations

7.6 All hoisting and lifting activities shall be performed in accordance with the Argonne approved form ANL-598, Mobile Crane and Critical Lift Plan provided by the contractor.

8. SPECIFIC SAFETY TOPICS

8.1 Plan of the Day Meetings - Daily plan of the day meetings shall be scheduled at the beginning of each shift to enhance health and safety protection of workers. These meetings shall cover the activities for the day and may encompass safety topics including work permits, Job Safety Analysis and work planning and control documents. The meetings shall also cover the facility and equipment status, abnormalities, employee concerns, and lessons learned. These safety discussions shall be documented with an attendance record sheet retained in the project files.

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8.2 Exposure/Injury/Medical Support - In the event of an injury all employees are required to seek medical attention. When an injury occurs, a call to 911 or 630-252-1911 from cell phone must be made. Argonne’s Fire Department will perform first aid, if necessary, Contractor employees will be transported to an outside medical facility after receiving first aid, if necessary. The Project Manager will be notified of personal injuries, safety-related incidents. Also, an Incident Description form (ANL-239) and an Incident Investigation and

Analysis form (ANL-240) must be completed and submitted to the Project Manager.

8.3 Spill Containment - If a spill occurs, call 911 or 630-252-1911 from cell phone for a response team to contain the spill. In case of a spill, locate the source of the spill and stop it, if it can be done safely. The person discovering the spill should warn others in the vicinity and notify the supervisor. The spill should be isolated and containment recovery begun. All spills shall be reported to the Project Manager.

8.4 Fire Prevention - Fire prevention is the responsibility of each individual on the job site and will be stressed during training and toolbox meetings. The project staff shall observe housekeeping and combustible material storage practices during the periodic safety walk-downs. Trash shall be removed regularly, especially cardboard boxes and loose packing materials. Deficient items shall be corrected in a timely manner.

8.5 Fire Extinguishers – Provide and maintain in working order, minimum of one 20-pound ABC fire extinguisher on large exterior equipment and within 50 feet of each work area.

8.6 Hazardous Energy - Lockout/tag-out procedures shall be enforced. Argonne maintenance personnel will de-energize systems and initiate lockout/tagout. Contractor personnel must be trained in lockout/tagout prior to participating in lockout/tagout of hazardous energy sources and working on lockout/tagout systems or equipment.

8.7 Overhead Utilities - When equipment is working or being moved in the vicinity of power lines rated 50 kV or below, minimum clearance between the lines and any part of the equipment shall be 10 feet. For lines rated over 50 kV, minimum clearance between the lines and any part of the equipment shall be 10 feet plus 0.4 inch for each 1 kV over 50 kV, or twice the length of the line insulator, but never less than 10 feet.

8.8 Control of the Work Area - The contractor shall control access to the work area by dividing the area off from normal access areas. This shall be done by combination of fencing, barricades, caution tape, and signs. Detour paths shall be marked when necessary. The required signs shall identify the hazards and precautions of the work area. These as a minimum are hard hats, safety glasses, and sturdy work boots. Doorways, sidewalks, etc.

required to be closed or blocked shall be marked accordingly.

8.9 Barricades - provide all barricades as required for open trenches, temporary backfilled areas, etc. and shall provide and maintain adequate lights for the night marking of barricade locations and any other hazardous locations.

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8.10 Other Contractors/Personnel in the work Area – Due to the circumstances of this project, pedestrians could be in the area while this contract is underway. The Project Specialist must be made aware of daily activities planned so conflicts can be avoided. The Laboratory has maintenance personnel that may need to enter the area. They will coordinate their visits appropriately with the Project Specialist when possible. All personnel entering the work area must follow the requirements of the workspace. Contractor ESH representative must monitor the work area closely to avoid safety problems.

8.11 Laboratory Personnel Access - The contractor shall provide and otherwise accommodate

Argonne inspectors (Project Specialists) and other necessary personnel access into the work areas. Argonne will provide PPE for Argonne employees. All other required safety support personnel and equipment will be provided by the contractor.

8.12 Traffic Control - When a section of roadway is to be closed, a detour plan shall be submitted to the Laboratory and approved prior to closing the roadway. The plan shall include a map showing the detour plan, signage and barrier locations. Type III barriers are required for road closures: a minimum of one per lane with supporting barriers to block the road. Detour signs are required at all major roadway intersections along the detour path. The

JSA shall identify the specific locations that road closure or special measures are needed for working on or near roadways or parking lots.

8.13 Scaffolding - The Laboratory has a scaffolding tagging system in place and therefore will inspect all scaffolds built by the contractor prior to use. No scaffolding shall be used without the Laboratory inspection. The contractor must assign a trained and qualified competent person to supervise erection and conduct daily pre-use inspections of the scaffolds.

8.14 Fall Protection - The contractor shall follow all appropriate OSHA standards including but not limited to 29 CFR 1926.104 Safety Belts, Lifelines, and Lanyards; CFR 1926.251

Rigging Equipment for Material Handling, Ladders and Scaffolds; CFR 1926.450 and 451, Guardrails, Handrails & Covers; and CFR 1926.556 aerial lifts. A full body harness with

100% fall protection is required at all times when working six feet above the next working surface or within six feet of a leading edge. Anchor points used for fall protection shall be capable of supporting a 5000-pound load.

8.15 Excavation – Excavation for any type of movement, excavation, soil penetration or other break-up of soil or ground surfaces regardless of depth or shallowness of the cut cannot start without an approved Dig Permit. The Laboratory will provide these documents and utility locations. A minimum of 48 hours’ notice is required once a permit is issued prior to starting work.

8.16 Asbestos Awareness Training - All contractor trade personnel working near asbestos must have, and furnish to ANL for approval, current OSHA Class IV Asbestos Awareness

(minimum) Training Certificates. The requirement is necessary in order to perform work in

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Staff.

8.17 Respirator Use – If respirators are to be used on this job, a Respirator Program must be approved by the Laboratory. The Contractor must provide technical basis used for respirator selection and address limits of respirators associated with the proposed use.

8.18 Hearing Conservation Program - The contractor shall perform work in accordance with a hearing conservation program established to comply with applicable OSHA standards (29

CFR 1910.95 and 1926.52, Occupational noise exposure).

9. COMPRESSED GAS CYLINDERS

9.1 All cylinders must comply with Department of Transportation (DOT) and National Fire

Protection Agency (NFPA) labeling requirements and U.S. Occupational Safety and Health

Administration (OSHA) hazard communication requirements.

a) Gas cylinder valves shall be shut when work is finished, when cylinders are empty or when cylinders are moved. Valve protection caps shall be securely in place during transport, and any time that the cylinder is not in use.

b) Cylinders shall remain upright and secured in place at all times (minimum of one strap to restrain cylinder) across the upper half of the cylinder.

c) Oxygen shall be separated from fuel gases by at least 20 feet or by a fire resistive barrier at least five feet (5’) in height and having not less than a 2-hour rating while in storage.

d) All regulators, gauges, valves, manifolds, and items of associated equipment must be designed for the particular pressures and gases involved. They should bear the inspection seal of Underwriters Laboratories (UL), or Factory Mutual (FM), or other recognized testing laboratories.

10. EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS

10.1 The use of certain such as cranes, forklifts, man lifts, scaffolding require special documentation, training, etc. These special documents or training shall be required when applicable such as load charts, medical certificates for operators, annual inspections, training, competent people, etc.

10.2 All equipment shall be inspected prior to use, and if found to be deficient, shall be removed from service. All equipment shall be used for their designed purpose.

10.3 Seat belts, fire extinguishers, and a reverse signal alarm shall be provided on all equipment.

10.4 A copy of the equipment operator’s manual must be kept in the equipment.

10.5 All equipment shall be maintained and operated according to the manufacturer’s specifications.

10.6 The use of forklift trucks requires special documented training by a trained person for the operator.

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10.7 All tools and equipment brought on site by the contractor will be inspected by the

Laboratory for compliance with Laboratory requirements. Tools and equipment may also be randomly inspected throughout the duration of the contract. Items found out of compliance shall be immediately removed from service, tagged out of service, and taken off site by the contractor by the end of that work shift.

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