SAFETY_STANDARDS_FOR_TYAD-W25G1V-16-T-0294.docx

CONTRACTOR SAFETY STANDARDS FOR TYAD

9 January 2015

Below are the contractor requirements for any work done on Tobyhanna Army Depot (TYAD). It is the responsibility of the contractor to enforce the below requirements. Failure to enforce safety requirements on the depot can result in termination of the contract.

Important phone numbers

Emergency: 911 (or from a cell phone: 570-615-7117) Security: 570-615-7550 Fire Department: 570-615-7300 Safety: 570 615 7027

S.10.0 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:

Contractors shall comply with:

Title 29 Code of Federal Regulations-1910 (OSHA General Industry Standards), Title 29 Code of Federal Regulations-1926 (Construction Industry Standards), National Fire Protection Association Codes, Uniform Facilities Code, other codes as required to maintain safety standards.

All Safety requirements as stated in the statement of work.

S 10.1 OSHA VOLUNTARY PROTECTION PROGRAM STAR SITE – Tobyhanna Army Depot is an Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) site. Tobyhanna Army Depot requires full contractor compliance with all safety regulations and standards. The Contractor is responsible for maintaining, monitoring and enforcing all rules, regulations and codes.

S.10.2 JOB HAZARD ANALYSIS (JHA) – Prior to the start of work, the contractor shall prepare a JHA for each phase of work that will be done under the contract. A phase is any operations involving a certain type of work. Some examples would be demolition, excavation, masonry work, concrete pouring, roofing, and electrical wiring. Work done by each subcontractor is also a phase. The JHA will:

1. List the activity being performed and identify the sequence of work steps,

2. List the hazards associated with each step, and the procedures and training required to eliminate or reduce the risk to an acceptable level.

NOTE: Review of the JHAs does not constitute approval of the adequacy of the safety measures identified for the job or compliance with OSHA rules and regulations.

S.10.3 SAFETY PLAN - Contractors with ten (10) or more employees will submit a written Contractor Safety Plan prior to beginning construction. The Safety Plan is the formal plan on how the contractor intends to have zero accidents. The safety plan typically includes:

1. Statement of safety and health policy.

2. Administrative responsibilities for implementing the safety plan, including identification of personnel responsible for safety and accident prevention.

3. A means for coordinating and controlling work activities of contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers.

4. Initial safety indoctrination and follow up safety training.

5. Provisions for frequent safety inspections of work sites to ensure compliance with the Plan.

6. Records showing the inspections and deficiencies and the means, timetable, and individual responsible for their correction.

7. Who is responsible for investigating and reporting accidents, reporting occupational health exposure and maintaining accident and exposure data.

8. Emergency response capability to minimize the consequences of accidents.

9. Contingency plans for severe weather such as windstorms, lightning, tornados, etc.

10. Plans for maintaining job site cleanup and safe access.

11. Public safety requirements such as signs and barricades.

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13. Prevention of alcohol and drug abuse on the job.

14. Details of hazard communication program.

15. Provisions for updating the plan.

16. The plan should also address any unusual aspects of the project:

17.Contractor shall erect a board on site for the purpose of posting all permits, Safety data sheets, wage determinations, safety plans etc. An updated copy of the Safety Plan will be available on the job site at all times. It is the contractor's responsibility to ensure that adequate safety measures are instituted to comply with OSHA requirements and prevent accidents.

S.10.4 FALL PROTECTION – Personnel performing any work on elevated surfaces, six (6) feet or more above a lower level, shall comply with 29CFR 1926.500 through 1926.503. There are no certified anchorage points or permanent guardrail systems on any Tobyhanna Army Depot roof.

S.10.5 ELECTRICAL SAFETY – Follow the current Tobyhanna Army Depot standard referenced in Appendix G in the SOW. This standard is based on NFPA 70E.

S.10.6 DEPOT REQUIRED PERMITS/APPROVALS:

Permits are required for:

1. Excavation: Contractors must utilize the PA 1 Call system and coordinate with contracting officer representative (COR) for excavations prior to any groundbreaking including digging, drilling and stake driving. See appendix L for permitting details.

2. Trenching: Contractors must obtain approval from the Safety Branch before any trenching deeper than 5 feet. The contractor must have a trenching plan and the appropriate safety equipment. The contractor is to request approval from the Safety Branch by e-mail through the contracting officer representative.

3. Burning/fire: permits must be obtained daily from the Fire Department.

4. Confined space: contractors must follow all OSHA requirements. The contractor must request access from TYAD Safety Branch before entering any confined space area. The contractor is to request approval from the Safety Branch by e-mail through the contracting officer representative.

5. Use of cranes on the depot: Before a crane is used on the depot, the contractor must request approval from the Safety Branch. The contractor must have a lift plan that includes a review of the crane and how it is handled, and must include all calculations for load capacity. The contractor is to request approval from the Safety Branch by e-mail through the contracting officer representative.

S.10.7 LOCKOUT/TAGOUT PROCEDURE: - The Contractor shall perform this work in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.147, The Control of Hazardous Energy.

Sequence of Lockout/Tagout Procedure:

Locate and identify all isolating devices. More than one energy source (electrical, steam, etc) may be involved.

Notify the COR that a lockout/tagout system is going to be used.

Shut down the equipment normally.

Operate energy isolating device (switch, valve, etc) to isolate the equipment from the energy source. Using safe management practices, ensure any energy that may be stored in the equipment is dissipated. Attempt to start the equipment using the normal technique. If the equipment does start, determine where the energy is coming from and why the isolating device did not work. After the equipment is truly isolated, make certain all starting devices are in the “off” position. If more than one person will be working on the equipment they should each have their own lock.

After work is complete, ensure all personnel are safely out of the way, all tools are removed, all safety guards are in place, and the equipment is safe to operate. Each individual who worked on the equipment should remove their own lock. If that person is not available, he or she should be contacted to ensure their work is safe.

Remove the energy isolating device and restore the equipment to service.

The equipment is now energized again.

S.10.8 PROTECTION TO THE DRINKING WATER SYSTEM: - The contractor will not perform any work on the depot potable water system until prior approval is obtained from EMD and the D/EL certified operator through the DPW COR.

S.10.9 PROTECTION OF PERSONNEL: - At no time is any depot employee to be put at risk to illness or injury. No construction actions are exempt from this requirement.

1. Where pedestrian and driver safety is endangered, use appropriate traffic barricades. Anchor barricades to prevent displacement by wind. Notify the COR prior to beginning such work.

2. Where demolition is required, continuously evaluate the condition of the structure being demolished and take action to protect personnel working around the project site. No structural element will be left standing without sufficient support to prevent collapse.

3. Personal Protective Equipment for visitors: three complete sets of personal protective equipment shall be available to visitors for entry to the regulated area. Visitors shall be provided with training equivalent to that provided to Contractor employees in the use of personal protective equipment and the site safety and health requirements.

S.10.10 FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES: - Hot work permits to be issued by the fire department between the hours of 0800 and 1600.

1. Contractors required must have to an appropriate number and correct type of fire extinguishers.

2. A fire watch must be set during the hot work and for 30 minutes after operation.

3. The fire department will be notified when flammable or hazardous materials are used.

4. Use of a plasma torch will require special approval by the fire department.

5. Any fire, even one that is extinguished must be reported to the fire department.

6. Ambulance services provided at a cost to contractors and the fire department will transport to the nearest hospital. Advanced life support, helicopter transport, etc. is all at the contractor's expense.

7. The fire department will respond to the fire, ambulance, hazmat and confined space incidents.

S.10.11 IF AN INCIDENT HAPPENS: -

1. Any serious injury or medical emergency:

a. Dial 911 and give accurate location and nature of emergency. Make sure to tell the operator that you are calling from Tobyhanna Army Depot.

b. Send someone to the nearest exit to assist responders.

c. Treat victims to the best of your ability.

d. Called the work order desk at 570-615-7805 if there is any blood or body fluids that must be cleaned up.

2. In the event of the smell of natural gas:

a. Call the fire company at 570-615-7117 or dial 911.

b. Have all personnel evacuate the area, if the smell is significant.

c. Assist the fire company to determine the leak as appropriate.

3. In the case of a fire:

a. If the fire is small, use a fire extinguisher.

b. Otherwise, dial 911 and pull the fire alarm.

c. Evacuate the building

THE CONTRACTOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR JOB-SITE SAFETY.

IN ANY CONFLICT BETWEEN STANDARDS, THE STRICTER OF THE TWO SHALL APPLY. IF UNSURE CONTACT TYAD SAFETY BRANCH at 570-615-7027