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DSH New Mooring Cell and Waterways Danger Sign

SECTION TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

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GOVERNMENTAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 REFERENCES

1.2 DEFINITIONS

1.2.1 Competent Person (CP)

1.2.2 Competent Person, Cranes and Rigging

1.2.3 Mishap

1.2.4 Medical Treatment

1.2.5 Near Miss

1.2.6 Qualified Person (QP)

1.2.7 USACE Property and Equipment

1.3 SUBMITTALS

1.4 MONTHLY EXPOSURE REPORTS

1.5 REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

1.6 SITE QUALIFICATIONS, DUTIES, MEETINGS, AND INSPECTIONS

1.6.1 Personnel Qualifications

1.6.1.1 Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO)

1.6.1.1.1 Additional Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO)

Requirements and Duties

1.6.1.2 Competent Person Qualifications

1.6.2 Personnel Duties

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

1.6.3 Meetings

1.6.3.1 Preconstruction Conference

1.6.3.2 Safety Meetings

1.6.4 Inspections

1.6.4.1 Safety and Health Inspection

1.6.4.2 Regulatory Inspections

1.7 ACCIDENT PREVENTION PLAN (APP)

1.7.1 Names and Qualifications

1.7.2 Plans

1.8 ACTIVITY HAZARD ANALYSIS (AHA)

1.8.1 AHA Management

1.8.2 AHA Signature Log

1.9 DISPLAY OF SAFETY INFORMATION

1.9.1 Safety Bulletin Board

1.9.2 Safety and Occupational Health (SOH) Deficiency Tracking System

1.10 SITE SAFETY REFERENCE MATERIALS

1.11 EMERGENCY MEDICAL TREATMENT

1.12 NOTIFICATIONS and REPORTS

1.12.1 Mishap Notification

1.12.2 Accident Reports

PART 2 PRODUCTS

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PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 CONSTRUCTION AND OTHER WORK

3.1.1 Worksite Communication

3.1.2 Hazardous Material Exclusions

3.1.3 Unforeseen Hazardous Material

3.2 EQUIPMENT

3.2.1 Material Handling Equipment (MHE)

3.2.2 Machinery and Mechanized Equipment

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GOVERNMENTAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 REFERENCES

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

AMERICAN SOCIETY OF SAFETY PROFESSIONALS (ASSP)

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

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

ASME INTERNATIONAL (ASME)

ASTM INTERNATIONAL (ASTM)

INSTITUTE OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERS (IEEE)

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

NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION (NASA)

NATIONAL ELECTRICAL MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION (NEMA)

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

NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION (NFPA)

NFPA 241 (2013; Errata 2015) Standard for Safeguarding Construction, Alteration, and Demolition Operations

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

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

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

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

17-14) National Electrical Code

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

TELECOMMUNICATIONS INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION (TIA)

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS (USACE)

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

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

29 CFR 1910 Occupational Safety and Health Standards

29 CFR 1926 Safety and Health Regulations for Construction

U.S. NAVAL SEA SYSTEMS COMMAND (NAVSEA)

1.2 DEFINITIONS

1.2.1 Competent Person (CP)

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

1.2.2 Competent Person, Cranes and Rigging

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

1.2.3 Mishap

An unplanned, undesired event that occurs during the course of the activity being performed. This term mishap includes accidents, incidents, and near-misses.

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1.2.4 Medical Treatment

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

1.2.5 Near Miss

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

1.2.6 Qualified Person (QP)

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

1.2.7 USACE Property and Equipment

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

1.3 SUBMITTALS

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

submittals not having a "G" designation are for information only. When used, a designation following the "G" designation identifies the office that will review the submittal for the Government. Submit the following in accordance with Section 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES:

SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals

Accident Prevention Plan (APP); G, RO

Hearing Conservation Program; G, RO

SD-06 Test Reports

Monthly Exposure Reports; G, RO

Notifications and Reports;

Accident Reports; G, RO

SD-07 Certificates; G, RO

Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA); G, RO

Certificate of Compliance; G, RO

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1.4 MONTHLY EXPOSURE REPORTS

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

1.5 REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

In addition to the detailed requirements included in the provisions of this contract, all work shall comply with the most recent edition of the USACE Engineering Manual (EM) 385-1-1, Safety and Health Requirements Manual, and all applicable federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, criteria, rules and regulations. If there are any standards that require interpretation, submit matters to the appropriate administrative agency for resolution before the commencement of work. Where the requirements herein, applicable laws, criteria, ordinances, regulations, and referenced documents vary, the most stringent requirements govern. The Superintendent, QC Manager, and SSHO are subject to dismissal if any of the required regulatory requirements are not being effectively carried out. If dismissal occurs, project work will be stopped and no work shall proceed until a suitable replacement is approved and the appropriate requirements are assured to be effectively carried out.

1.6 SITE QUALIFICATIONS, DUTIES, MEETINGS, AND INSPECTIONS

1.6.1 Personnel Qualifications

1.6.1.1 Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO)

The Contractor shall employ a minimum of one Competent Person at each project site to function as the primary SSHO, depending on job complexity, size, and any other pertinent factors. The SSHO is a full-time responsibility and shall be an employee other than the supervisor unless specified differently in the contract and coordinated with the local SOH Office, that reports directly to a senior project, or corporate, official.

The SSHO may serve as Quality Control Manager and shall be present at the project site and be located so they full mobility and reasonable access to all major work operations during the shift. The SSHO shall meet the training and experience qualifications as outlined in EM 385-1-1 Section 01.A.17, and all associated sub-paragraphs.

For projects with multiple shifts or in instances where the SSHO is off-site for a period longer than 24 hours, an Alternate SSHO shall be assigned to ensure coverage for the project at all times work activities are conducted. The alternate SSHO shall meet the same requirements and assume the responsibilities of the primary SSHO.

When the primary SSHO is temporarily, up to 24 hours, off-site, a Designated Representative (DR) may be used in lieu of an Alternate SSHO.

The DR shall be on the project site at all times when work is being performed in the absence of the primary SSHO. DRs can be collateral duty safety personnel, with safety duties assigned in addition to their full-time occupation.

DRs may not be assigned to projects that have a RAC level of high or extremely high.

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

The SSHO may not serve as the Quality Control Manager. The SSHO may not serve as the Superintendent.

1.6.1.2 Competent Person Qualifications

Provide Competent Persons in accordance with EM 385-1-1 , Appendix Q and where specified herein. Competent Persons shall be designated in writing by the Contractor and shall meet the requirements for the specific activity for which they are designated.

The Competent Person identified by the Contractor shall be on-site at all times when the work that presents the hazards associated with their competency is being performed.

The credentials of designed Competent Persons shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer or designated representative.

Provide a Competent Person for Excavation/Trenching who meets the requirements defined in 29 CFP Part 1926, EM 385-1-1 , and as specified herein. Excavation/Trenching shall be designated in writing to be responsible for the immediate supervision, implementation, and monitoring of the Excavation/ Trenching program, who through training, knowledge, and experience in excavation/ trenching is capable of identifying, evaluating, and addressing existing and potential hazards, and who has the authority to take prompt corrective measures with regard to such hazards. Appendix Q,

1.6.2 Personnel Duties

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

The SSHO must:

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

b. Conduct mishap investigations and complete required accident reports.

Report mishaps and near misses.

c. Use and maintain OSHA's Form 300 to log work-related injuries and illnesses occurring on the project site for Prime Contractors and subcontractors, and make available to the Contracting Officer or designated representative upon request. Post and maintain the Form 300A on the site Safety Bulletin Board.

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

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

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

g. Establish a Safety and Occupational Health (SOH) Deficiency Tracking

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System that lists and monitors outstanding deficiencies until resolution.

h. Ensure subcontractor compliance with safety and health requirements.

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

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

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

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

1.6.3 Meetings

1.6.3.1 Preconstruction Conference

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

b. Discuss the details of the submitted APP to include incorporated plans, programs, procedures and a listing of anticipated AHAs that will be developed and implemented during the performance of the contract. This list of proposed AHAs will be reviewed at the conference and an agreement will be reached between the Contractor and the Contracting Officer or designated representative as to which phases will require an analysis. In addition, establish a schedule for the preparation, submittal, and Government review of AHAs to preclude project delays.

c. Deficiencies in the submitted APP, identified during the Contracting Officer's review, must be corrected, and the APP re-submitted for review prior to the start of construction. Work is not permitted to begin until an APP is established that is acceptable to the Contracting Officer or designated representative.

1.6.3.2 Safety Meetings

Conduct safety meetings to review past activities, plan for new or changed operations, review pertinent aspects of appropriate AHA (by trade), establish safe working procedures for anticipated hazards, and provide pertinent Safety and Occupational Health (SOH) training and motivation.

Conduct meetings at least once a month for all supervisors on the project location. The SSHO, supervisors, foremen, or CDSOs must conduct meetings

SECTION 01 35 26.00 08 Page 8 at least once a week for the trade workers. Document meeting minutes to include the date, persons in attendance, subjects discussed, and names of individual(s) who conducted the meeting. Maintain documentation on-site and furnish copies to the Contracting Officer or designated representative on request. Notify the Contracting Officer or designated representative of all scheduled meetings seven calendar days in advance.

1.6.4 Inspections

1.6.4.1 Safety and Health Inspection

Frequent safety inspections/audits shall be conducted by a Competent Person (CP), such as the SSHO, of the work sites, material, and equipment to ensure compliance with the APP and regulatory requirements. These inspections/audits shall be documented in writing and available upon request to the Contracting Officer or designated representative. They shall include the name of the inspector, date, and all findings. The Contractor shall establish a Safety and Occupational Health (SOH) deficiency tracking system in accordance with EM 385-1-1 Section 1, Paragraph A.13.d that lists and monitors the status of identified SOH deficiencies in chronological order. The deficiency tracking list shall be posted on the SOH bulletin board and shall be updated, at minimum, daily.

1.6.4.2 Regulatory Inspections

The Contractor shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer or designated representative of any Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) or other regulatory agency inspection and provide the Contracting Officer or designated representative an opportunity to accompany the Contractor on the inspection. The inspection will not be delayed due to non-availability of the Contracting Officer or designated representative. The Contractor shall provide the Contracting Officer or designated representative with a copy of any citations or reports issued by the inspector and any corrective action responses to the citation(s) or report(s).

1.7 ACCIDENT PREVENTION PLAN (APP)

The APP must be job-specific and address any unusual or unique aspects of the project or activity for which it is written. The APP must interface with the Contractor's overall safety and health program referenced in the APP in the applicable APP element, and made site-specific. Describe the methods to evaluate past safety performance of potential subcontractors in the selection process. Also, describe innovative methods used to ensure and monitor safe work practices of subcontractors. The Government considers the Prime Contractor to be the "controlling authority" for all work site safety and health of the subcontractors. Contractors are responsible for informing their subcontractors of the safety provisions under the terms of the contract and the penalties for noncompliance, coordinating the work to prevent one craft from interfering with or creating hazardous working conditions for other crafts, and inspecting subcontractor operations to ensure that accident prevention responsibilities are being carried out. The APP must be signed by an officer of the firm (Prime Contractor senior person), the individual preparing the APP, the on-site superintendent, the designated SSHO, the Contractor Quality Control Manager, and any designated Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Certified Health Physicist (CIH). The SSHO must provide and maintain the APP and a log of signatures by each subcontractor

SECTION 01 35 26.00 08 Page 9 foreman, attesting that they have read and understand the APP, and make the APP and log available on-site to the Contracting Officer or designated representative. If English is not the foreman's primary language, the Prime Contractor must provide an interpreter.

Submit the APP to the Contracting Officer or designated representative in 15 calendar days after receipt of Notice to Proceed (NTP) for acceptance.

Work cannot proceed without an accepted APP. Once reviewed and accepted by the Contracting Officer or designated representative, the APP and attachments will be enforced as part of the contract. Disregarding the provisions of this contract or the accepted APP is cause for stopping of work, at the discretion of the Contracting Officer or designated representative, until the matter has been rectified. Continuously review and amend the APP, as necessary, throughout the life of the contract.

Changes to the accepted APP must be made with the knowledge and concurrence of the Contracting Officer or designated representative, project superintendent, SSHO and Quality Control Manager. Incorporate unusual or high-hazard activities not identified in the original APP as they are discovered. Should any severe hazard exposure (i.e. imminent danger) become evident, stop work in the area, secure the area, and develop a plan to remove the exposure and control the hazard. Notify the Contracting Officer or designated representative within 24 hours of discovery. Eliminate and remove the hazard. In the interim, take all necessary action to restore and maintain safe working conditions in order to safeguard onsite personnel, visitors, the public (as defined by ASSP A10.34 ), and the environment.

1.7.1 Names and Qualifications

Provide names and qualifications in accordance with the requirements outlined in Appendix A of EM 385-1-1 .

1.7.2 Plans

Provide plans in the APP in accordance with the requirements outlined in Appendix A of EM 385-1-1 .

1.8 ACTIVITY HAZARD ANALYSIS (AHA)

Risk management is a business process that includes the identification, assessment, and prioritization of risks, followed by coordinated and economical application of resources to minimize, monitor, and control the probability and/or impact of unfortunate events to an acceptable level. A risk management assessment tool, such as activity hazard analysis (AHA), job safety analysis (JSA), or job hazard analysis (JHA) shall be developed by the contractor performing the work for each activity, task, or defined feature of work (DFOW). The assessment shall identify the work sequence, specific anticipated hazards, site conditions, equipment, materials, personnel, and the control measures to be implemented to control the hazards. A Risk Assessment Code (RAC) shall be assigned to each job step based on the residual risk remaining after controls are implemented. A RAC shall then be assigned to the overall activity consistent with the highest RAC identified for the job steps. If developed by a subcontractor, the Prime Contractor shall review and approve the assessment before submission to the Contracting Officer or designated representative. The Risk Assessment shall be signed by the SSHO, Superintendent, QC Manager, and any subcontracting Foreman's performing the work. If Qualified or Competent Persons are required for a particular activity, they shall be identified and included in the assessment, and

SECTION 01 35 26.00 08 Page 10 their competency/qualification identified. Work shall not begin until the assessment has been accepted by the Contracting Officer or designated representative and discussed with all engaged in the activity. These risk assessment tools are considered living documents and shall be updated as needed. If the RAC increases from what was originally accepted by the Contracting Officer or designated representative, the assessment shall be re-submitted for acceptance prior to work proceeding. Changes that do not increase the RAC are not required to be resubmitted for acceptance. The risk assessment shall be developed in accordance with EM 385-1-1 , Section 1 or as directed by the Contracting Officer or designated representative.

Risk assessments shall be submitted for review at least 15 working days prior to the start of each activity task, or defined feature of work. The Government reserves the right to require the Contractor to revise and resubmit any document if they fail to effectively identify the work sequences, specific anticipated hazards, site conditions, equipment, materials, personnel and the control measures to be implemented.

1.8.1 AHA Management

Review the AHA list periodically (at least monthly) at the Contractor supervisory safety meeting, and update as necessary when procedures, scheduling, or hazards change. Use the AHA during daily inspections by the SSHO to ensure the implementation and effectiveness of the required safety and health controls for that work activity.

1.8.2 AHA Signature Log

Each employee performing work as part of an activity, task or DFOW must review the AHA for that work and sign a signature log specifically maintained for that AHA prior to starting work on that activity. The SSHO must maintain a signature log on site for every AHA. Provide employees whose primary language is other than English, with an interpreter to ensure a clear understanding of the AHA and its contents.

1.9 DISPLAY OF SAFETY INFORMATION

1.9.1 Safety Bulletin Board

The Contractor shall erect and maintain a SOH bulletin board in a commonly accessed area in clear view of the on-site workers within one (1) calendar day after commencement of work. The bulletin board shall be continually maintained and updated and placed in a location that is protected against the elements and unauthorized removal. It shall contain, at minimum, the information specified in EM 385-1-1 Section 01, Paragraph A.07.

If the size, duration, or logistics of a project do not facilitate a bulletin board, an alternative method may be used as long as it is readily accessible to all Contractor employees and visitors, contains the specified requirements, and is a method approved by the Contracting Officer. The confined space entry permit also shall be posted to the safety bulletin board.

1.9.2 Safety and Occupational Health (SOH) Deficiency Tracking System

Establish a SOH deficiency tracking system that lists and monitors the status of SOH deficiencies in chronological order. Use the tracking system to evaluate the effectiveness of the APP. A monthly evaluation of the data must be discussed in the QC or SOH meeting with everyone on the project. The list must be posted on the project bulletin board and updated

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a. Date deficiency identified;

b. Description of deficiency;

c. Name of person responsible for correcting deficiency;

d. Projected resolution date;

e. Date actually resolved.

1.10 SITE SAFETY REFERENCE MATERIALS

Maintain safety-related references applicable to the project, including those listed in paragraph REFERENCES. Maintain applicable equipment manufacturer's manuals.

1.11 EMERGENCY MEDICAL TREATMENT

Prior to the start of work by a contractor, arrangements shall be made for medical facilities and personnel to provide prompt attention to injured employees. The Government has no responsibility to provide emergency medical treatment. An effective means of communication with 911 access or other emergency response, and transportation to effectively care for injured workers shall be provided. Telephone number of physicians, hospitals, ambulances, or other emergency contract information and a map delineating the best route to the nearest medical facility shall be conspicuously posted, at a minimum, on the Safety Bulletin Board.

When emergency medical services are not accessible within five (5) minutes of the work location and there are two (2) or more workers at the location, at least two (2) employees on each shift shall be qualified to administer first aid and CPR.

1.12 NOTIFICATIONS and REPORTS

1.12.1 Mishap Notification

A mishap is any unplanned, undesired event that occurs during the course of work being performed, to include accidents, incidents, and near misses. All mishaps occurring incidentally to an operation, project, or facility shall be reported, investigated, and analyzed. Employees shall be responsible for reporting all mishaps to their employer or supervisor immediately. Employers and supervisors shall report all injuries, illnesses, or any property damage to the Contracting Officer or designated representative within 24 hours after notification from the affected employee. No supervisor may decline to accept a report of a mishap from a subordinate. The Contractor is responsible for obtaining appropriate medical and emergency assistance and for notifying fire, law enforcement, and regulatory agencies. Within notification include Contractor name;

contract title; type of contract; name of activity, installation or location where accident occurred; date and time of accident; names of personnel injured; extent of property damage, if any; extent of injury, if known, and brief description of accident (for example, type of construction equipment used and PPE used). Preserve the conditions and evidence on the accident site until the Government investigation team arrives on-site and Government investigation is conducted. Assist and cooperate fully with the Government's investigation(s) of any mishap.

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1.12.2 Accident Reports

a. Conduct an accident investigation for recordable injuries and illnesses, property damage, and near misses as defined in EM 385-1-1 , to establish the root cause(s) of the accident. Complete the applicable USACE Accident Report Form 3394, and provide the report to the Contracting Officer or designated representative within 5 calendar day(s) of the accident. The Contracting Officer or designated representative will provide copies of any required or special forms.

The Contractor shall keep record of all mishaps, including first aid treatments. Records shall be maintained and submitted to the Contracting Officer or designated representative upon request.

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PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 CONSTRUCTION AND OTHER WORK

Comply with EM 385-1-1 , NFPA 70 , NFPA 70E, NFPA 241 , the APP, the AHA, Federal and State OSHA regulations, and other related submittals and activity fire and safety regulations. The most stringent standard prevails.

PPE is governed in all areas by the nature of the work the employee is performing. Use personal hearing protection at all times in designated noise hazardous areas or when performing noise hazardous tasks. Safety glasses must be worn or carried/available on each person. Mandatory PPE includes:

a. Hard Hat

b. Long Pants

c. Appropriate Safety Shoes

d. Appropriate Class Reflective Vests

3.1.1 Worksite Communication

Employees working alone in a remote location or away from other workers must be provided an effective means of emergency communications (i.e., cellular phone, two-way radios, land-line telephones or other acceptable means). The selected communication must be readily available (easily within the immediate reach) of the employee and must be tested prior to the start of work to verify that it effectively operates in the area/environment. An employee check-in/check-out communication procedure must be developed to ensure employee safety.

3.1.2 Hazardous Material Exclusions

Notwithstanding any other hazardous material used in this contract, radioactive materials or instruments capable of producing ionizing/non-ionizing radiation (with the exception of radioactive material and devices used in accordance with EM 385-1-1 such as, nuclear density meters for compaction testing and laboratory equipment with

SECTION 01 35 26.00 08 Page 13 radioactive sources) as well as materials which contain asbestos, mercury, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), diisocyanates, lead, lead-based paint (LBP), and hexavalent chromium, are prohibited. The Contracting Officer or designated representative, upon written request by the Contractor, may consider exceptions to the use of any of the above excluded materials. Low mercury lamps used within fluorescent lighting fixtures are allowed as an exception without further Contracting Officer or designated representative approval. Notify the Radiation Safety Officer (RSO), Safety Office, and the Contracting Officer or designated representative prior to excepted items of radioactive material and devices being brought on site.

3.1.3 Unforeseen Hazardous Material

If material(s) that may be hazardous to human health upon disturbance are encountered during construction operations, stop that portion of work and notify the Contracting Officer or designated representative immediately.

Within 14 calendar days the Government will determine if the material is hazardous. If material is not hazardous or poses no danger, the Government will direct the Contractor to proceed without change. If material is hazardous and handling of the material is necessary to accomplish the work, the Government will issue a modification pursuant to FAR 52.243-4 Changes and FAR 52.236-2 Differing Site Conditions.

3.2 EQUIPMENT

3.2.1 Material Handling Equipment (MHE)

a. Material handling equipment such as forklifts must not be modified with work platform attachments for supporting employees unless specifically delineated in the manufacturer's printed operating instructions. Material handling equipment fitted with personnel work platform attachments are prohibited from traveling or positioning while personnel are working on the platform.

b. The use of hooks on equipment for lifting of material must be in accordance with manufacturer's printed instructions. Material Handling Equipment Operators must be trained in accordance with OSHA 29 CFR 1910 , Subpart N.

c. Operators of forklifts or power industrial trucks must be licensed in accordance with OSHA. Every person operating machinery and mechanized equipment, ATVs, UTVs, or other specialty vehicles, shall be properly trained in accordance with EM 385-1-1 Section 18, and designated by the Contractor in writing to operate such equipment. The operator shall possess at all times while operating such vehicles/equipment a license/permit valid for the equipment being operated. Every person operating machinery/mechanized equipment shall be properly trained, qualified (license/certificate/permit), and designated in writing to operate such equipment. Written designation shall be provided to the Contracting Officer or designated representative for review and provided as part of the applicable AHAs and appendices of the APP.

3.2.2 Machinery and Mechanized Equipment

a. Proof of qualifications for operator must be kept on the project site for review.

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b. Manufacture specifications or owner's manual for the equipment must be on-site and reviewed for additional safety precautions or requirements that are sometimes not identified by OSHA or USACE EM 385-1-1 .

Incorporate such additional safety precautions or requirements into the AHAs.

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1.6.1.2 Competent Person Qualifications