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SECTION TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

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SAFETY AND OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 REFERENCES

1.2 SUBMITTALS

1.3 DEFINITIONS

1.4 REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

1.5 SITE QUALIFICATIONS, DUTIES AND MEETINGS

1.5.1 Personnel Qualifications

1.5.1.1 Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO)

1.5.2 Personnel Duties

1.5.2.1 Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO)

1.5.3 Meetings

1.5.3.1 Preconstruction Conference

1.5.3.2 Contractor Qualification

1.5.3.3 Safety Meetings

1.6 ACCIDENT PREVENTION PLAN (APP)

1.6.1 EM 385-1-1 Contents

1.7 ACTIVITY HAZARD ANALYSIS (AHA)

1.8 DISPLAY OF SAFETY INFORMATION

1.9 SITE SAFETY REFERENCE MATERIALS

1.10 EMERGENCY MEDICAL TREATMENT

1.11 REPORTS

1.11.1 Accident Reports

1.11.2 Accident Notification

1.11.3 Monthly Exposure Reports

1.12 HOT WORK

PART 2 PRODUCTS

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 Hazardous Material Exclusions

3.2 Unforeseen Hazardous Material

3.3 PRE-OUTAGE COORDINATION MEETING

3.4 FALL HAZARD PROTECTION AND PREVENTION PROGRAM

3.4.1 Training

3.4.2 Fall Protection Equipment and Systems

3.4.2.1 Personal Fall Arrest Equipment

3.4.3 Fall Protection for Roofing Work

3.4.4 Existing Anchorage

3.4.5 Horizontal Lifelines

3.4.6 Guardrails and Safety Nets

3.4.7 Rescue and Evacuation Procedures

3.5 SCAFFOLDING

3.5.1 Stilts

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3.6 EQUIPMENT

3.6.1 Material Handling Equipment

3.7 EXCAVATIONS

3.7.1 Utility Locations

3.7.2 Utility Location Verification

3.7.3 Shoring Systems

3.7.4 Trenching Machinery

3.8 UTILITIES WITHIN CONCRETE SLABS

3.9 ELECTRICAL

3.9.1 Conduct of Electrical Work

3.9.2 Portable Extension Cords

3.10 WORK IN CONFINED SPACES

3.11 Fire Safety

3.11.1 Fire Safety Plan

3.11.2 Site and Building Access

3.11.3 Separate and Temprorary Facilities

3.11.4 Temporary Construction Partitions

3.11.5 Temporary Heating and Electrical

3.11.6 Means of Egress

3.11.7 Egress Routes for Construction Workers

3.11.8 Fire Extinguishers

3.11.9 Flammable and Combustible Liquids

3.11.10 Existing Fire Protection

3.11.11 Smoke Detectors

3.11.12 Fire Hazard Prevention and Safety Inspections

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SAFETY AND OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH 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 NATIONAL STANDARDS INSTITUTE (ANSI)

ANSI A10.32 Personal Fall Protection - Safety Requirements for Construction and Demolition Operations

ANSI Z359.1 (1992; R 1999) Safety Requirements for Personal Fall Arrest Systems, Subsystems and Components

ANSI/ASSE A10.34 (2001) Protection of the Public on or Adjacent to Construction Sites

ASME INTERNATIONAL (ASME)

ASME B30.22 (2005) Articulating Boom Cranes

ASME B30.5 (2004) Mobile and Locomotive Cranes

NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION (NFPA)

NFPA 10 (2002) Portable Fire Extinguishers

NFPA 30 (2003) Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code

NFPA 241 (2004) Safeguarding Construction,Alteration, and Demolition Operations

NFPA 51B (2003) Fire Prevention During Welding, Cutting, and Other Hot Work

NFPA 70 (2005) National Electrical Code

NFPA 70E (2004) Electrical Safety in the Workplace

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS (USACE)

EM 385-1-1 (2003) Safety -- Safety and Health Requirements

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

29 CFR 1910 Occupational Safety and Health Standards

29 CFR 1910.134 Respiratory Protection

29 CFR 1910.146 Permit-required Confined Spaces

29 CFR 1919 Gear Certification

29 CFR 1926 Safety and Health Regulations for Construction

29 CFR 1926.59 Hazard Communication

29 CFR 1926.62 Lead

1926.354 Welding, Cutting, and Heating in Way of

Preservative Coatings

1926.450 Scaffolds

29 CFR 1926.1101 Asbestos

29 CFR 1926.500 Fall Protection

1.2 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. The following shall be submitted in accordance with Section 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES:

Government acceptance is required for submittals with a "G, A" designation.

SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals

Accident Prevention Plan (APP); G, A

Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA); G, A

Asbestos Hazard Abatement Plan; G, A

Lead Compliance Plan; G, A

Crane Critical Lift Plan; G, A

Proof of qualification for Crane Operators; G, A

SD-06 Test Reports

Reports

Submit reports as their incidence occurs, in accordance with the requirements of the paragraph entitled, "Reports."

Accident Reports

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Monthly Exposure Reports

Crane Reports

Regulatory Citations and Violations

SD-07 Certificates

Confined Space Entry Permit

Hot work permit

Certificate of Compliance (Crane)

Submit one copy of each permit/certificate attached to each Daily Quality Control Report.

1.3 DEFINITIONS

a. High Visibility Accident. Any mishap which may generate publicity and/or high visibility.

b. Medical Treatment. 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.

c. Recordable Injuries or Illnesses. Any work-related injury or illness that results in:

(1) Death, regardless of the time between the injury and death, or the length of the illness;

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

(3) Restricted work;

(4) Transfer to another job;

(5) Medical treatment beyond first aid;

(6) Loss of consciousness; or

(7) A significant injury or illness diagnosed by a physician or other licensed health care professional, even if it did not result in (1) through (6) above.

d. "USACE" property and equipment specified in USACE EM 385-1-1 should be interpreted as Government property and equipment.

e. Weight Handling Equipment (WHE) Accident. A WHE accident occurs when any one or more of the six elements in the operating envelope fails to perform correctly during operation, including operation during maintenance or testing resulting in personnel injury or death; material or equipment damage; dropped load; derailment; two-blocking; overload;

and/or collision, including unplanned contact between the load, crane, and/or other objects. A dropped load, derailment, two-blocking, overload and collision are considered accidents even though no material

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1.4 REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

In addition to the detailed requirements included in the provisions of this contract, work performed shall comply with USACE EM 385-1-1, and the following federal, state, and local, laws, ordinances, criteria, rules and regulations 29 CFR 1910, 29 CFR 1926, , 29 CFR 1910.134, 29 CFR 1910.146, 29 CFR 1926.59, 29 CFR 1926.62, 1926.354, 1926.450, 1926.1101. Submit matters of interpretation of standards to the appropriate administrative agency for resolution before starting work. Where the requirements of this specification, applicable laws, criteria, ordinances, regulations, and referenced documents vary, the most stringent requirements shall apply.

1.5 SITE QUALIFICATIONS, DUTIES AND MEETINGS

1.5.1 Personnel Qualifications

1.5.1.1 Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO)

Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) shall be provided at the work site at all times to perform safety and occupational health management, surveillance, inspections, and safety enforcement for the Contractor.

The Contractor Quality Control (QC) person may be allowed to function as the SSHO on a task order depending on the complexity of the task order. This will be determined during scope formulation of the task order. The Government will determine the qualifications and experience level required for the SSHO for each task order in accordance with the six levels identified below. Level 2 will be the default qualification for an SSHO unless modified during the scope formulation of the task order.

Level 1:

Worked on similar projects.

10-hour OSHA construction safety class or equivalent within last 3 years.

Competent person training as needed.

Level 2:

A minimum of 3 years safety work on similar project.

30-hour OSHA construction safety class or equivalent within last 3 years.

Competent person training as needed.

Level 3:

A minimum of 5 years safety work on similar projects.

30-hour OSHA construction safety class or equivalent within the last 5 years.

An average of at least 24 hours of formal safety training each year for the past 5 years.

Competent person training as needed.

Level 4:

A minimum of 10 years safety work of a progressive nature with at least 5 years of experience on similar projects.

30-hour OSHA construction safety class or equivalent within the last 5 years.

An average of at least 24 hours of formal safety training each year for the past 5 years with training for competent person status for at least the following [4] areas of competency:

[Excavation]; [Scaffolding]; [Fall protection]; [Hazardous energy]; [Confined space]; [Health hazard recognition, evaluation and control of chemical, physical and biological agents]; [Personal protective equipment and clothing to include selection, use and maintenance].

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Level 5:

An Associate Safety Professional (ASP), Certified Safety Trained Supervisor (STS) and/or Construction Health & Safety Technician (CHST).

A minimum of 10 years safety work of a progressive nature with at least 5 years of experience on similar projects.

30-hour OSHA construction safety class or equivalent within the last 5 years.

An average of at least 24 hours of formal safety training each year for the past 5 years with training for competent person status for at least the following [4] areas of competency:

[Excavation]; [Scaffolding]; [Fall protection]; [Hazardous energy]; [Confined space]; [Health hazard recognition, evaluation and control of chemical, physical and biological agents]; [Personal protective equipment and clothing to include selection, use and maintenance].

Level 6: A Certified Safety Professional (CSP) and/or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH).

A minimum of 10 years safety work of a progressive nature with at least 5 years of experience on similar projects.

30-hour OSHA construction safety class or equivalent within the last 5 years.

An average of at least 24 hours of formal safety training each year for the past 5 years with training for competent person status for at least the following [4] areas of competency:

[Excavation]; [Scaffolding]; [Fall protection]; [Hazardous energy]; [Confined space]; [Health hazard recognition, evaluation and control of chemical, physical and biological agents]; [Personal protective equipment and clothing to include selection, use and maintenance].

1.5.1.2 Certified Safety Professional (CSP) and/or Certified Industrial hygienist (CIH)

Provide a [Certified Safety Professional (CSP)] [and] [Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)] at the work site to perform safety and occupational health management, surveillance, inspections, and safety enforcement for the Contractor. The [CSP] [and] [CIH] shall be the safety and occupational health "competent person" as defined by USACE EM 385-1-1. [The [CSP and/or CIH] shall have no other duties than safety and occupational health management, inspections, and/or industrial hygiene.

1.5.1.3 Associate Safety professional (ASP), Certified Safety Trained Supervisor (STS) and/or Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST)

Provide [a/an] [Associate Safety Professional (ASP)][Certified Safety Trained Supervisor (STS)] [and/or] [Construction Health & Safety Technician (CHST)] at the work site to perform safety management, surveillance, inspections, and safety enforcement for the Contractor. The [ASP][STS] [and/or] [CHST] shall be the safety and occupational health "competent person" as defined by USACE EM 385-1-1. The [ASP][STS] [and/or] [CHST] shall be at the work site at all times whenever work or testing is being performed and shall conduct and document daily safety inspections. The [ASP][STS] [and/or] [CHST] shall have no other duties other than safety and occupational health management, inspections, and enforcement on this contract.

1.5.1.4 Crane Operators

Crane operators shall meet the requirements in USACE EM 385-1-1, Section 16 and Appendix G. In addition, for mobile cranes with Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) rated capacitates of 50,000 pounds or greater, crane operators shall be designated as qualified by a source that qualifies crane operators (i.e., union, a government agency, or and organization that tests and qualifies crane operators). Proof of current qualification shall be provided.

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1.5.2 Personnel Duties

1.5.2.1 Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO)

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. Safety inspection logs shall be attached to the Contractors' daily quality control report.

b. Conduct mishap investigations and complete required reports.

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Maintain the OSHA Form 300 and Daily Production reports for prime and sub-contractors.

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

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

e. Implement and enforce accepted APPS and AHAs.

f. Maintain a safety and health deficiency tracking system that monitors outstanding deficiencies until resolution. A list of unresolved safety and health deficiencies shall be posted on the safety bulletin board.

g. Ensure sub-contractor compliance with safety and health requirements.

Failure to perform the above duties will result in dismissal of the superintendent and/or SSHO, and a project work stoppage. The project work stoppage will remain in effect pending approval of a suitable replacement.

1.5.3 Meetings

1.5.3.1 Preconstruction Conference

a. Contractor representatives who have a responsibility or significant role in accident prevention on the project shall attend the preconstruction conference. This includes the project superintendent, site safety and health officer, quality control supervisor, 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. The Contractor shall 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's representative as to which phases will require an analysis. In addition, a schedule for the preparation, submittal, review, and acceptance of AHAs shall be established to preclude project delays.

c. Deficiencies in the submitted APP will be brought to the attention of the Contractor at the preconstruction conference, and the Contractor shall revise the plan to correct deficiencies and re-submit it for acceptance. Work shall not begin until there is an accepted APP.

d. The functions of a Preconstruction conference may take place at the Post-Award Kickoff meeting for Design Build Contracts.

1.5.3.2 Contractor Qualification

Contractor must qualify as an Asbestos Abatement Contractor. The contractor shall furnish a written qualifications and organization report providing evidence of qualifications of the contractor to engage in asbestos related work, Project Supervisor, Competent Person, workers, Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO), and all subcontractors to be used

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1.5.3.3 Safety Meetings

Shall be conducted and documented as required by EM 385-1-1. Minutes showing contract title, signatures of attendees and a list of topics discussed shall be attached to the Contractors' daily quality control report.

1.6 ACCIDENT PREVENTION PLAN (APP)

The Contractor shall use a qualified person to prepare the written site-specific APP. Prepare the APP in accordance with the format and requirements of USACE EM 385-1-1 and as supplemented herein. Cover all paragraph and subparagraph elements in USACE EM 385-1-1, Appendix A, "Minimum Basic Outline for Accident Prevention Plan". Specific requirements for some of the APP elements are described below. The APP shall be job-specific and shall address any unusual or unique aspects of the project or activity for which it is written. The APP shall interface with the Contractor's overall safety and health program. Any portions of the Contractor's overall safety and health program referenced in the APP shall be included in the applicable APP element and made site-specific. 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 shall be signed by the person and firm (senior person) preparing the APP, the Contractor, the on-site superintendent, the designated site safety and health officer and any designated CSP and/or CIH.

Submit the APP to the Contracting Officer 15 calendar days prior to the date of the preconstruction conference for acceptance. Work cannot proceed without an accepted APP.

Once accepted by the Contracting Officer, the APP and attachments will be enforced as part of the contract. Disregarding the provisions of this contract or the accepted APP will be cause for stopping of work, at the discretion of the Contracting Officer, until the matter has been rectified.

Once work begins, changes to the accepted APP shall be made with the knowledge and concurrence of the Contracting Officer, project superintendent, SSHO and quality control manager. Should any hazard become evident, stop work in the area, secure the area, and develop a plan to remove the hazard. Notify the Contracting Officer within 24 hours of discovery. Eliminate/remove the hazard. In the interim, all necessary action shall be taken to restore and maintain safe working conditions in

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Copies of the accepted plan will be maintained at the resident engineer's office and at the job site.

The APP shall be continuously reviewed and amended, as necessary, throughout the life of the contract. Unusual or high-hazard activities not identified in the original APP shall be incorporated in the plan as they are discovered.

1.6.1 EM 385-1-1 Contents

In addition to the requirements outlined in Appendix A of USACE EM 385-1-1, the following is required:

a. Lead Compliance Plan. The safety and health aspects of lead work.

b. Asbestos Hazard Abatement Plan. The safety and health aspects of asbestos work..

1.7 ACTIVITY HAZARD ANALYSIS (AHA)

The Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA) format shall be in accordance with USACE EM 385-1-1. Submit the AHA for review at least 15 calendar days prior to the start of each phase. Format subsequent AHAs as amendments to the APP.

The analysis should be used during daily inspections to ensure the implementation and effectiveness of the activity's safety and health controls.

The AHA list will be reviewed periodically (at least monthly) at the Contractor supervisory safety meeting and updated as necessary when procedures, scheduling, or hazards change.

The activity hazard analyses shall be developed using the project schedule as the basis for the activities performed. Any activities listed on the project schedule will require an AHA. The AHAs will be developed by the contractor, supplier or subcontractor and provided to the prime contractor for submittal to the Contracting Officer.

1.8 DISPLAY OF SAFETY INFORMATION

Within 1 calendar day after commencement of work, erect a safety bulletin board at the job site. The safety bulletin board shall include information and be maintained as required by EM 385-1-1, section 01.A.06. Additional items required to be posted include:

a. Confined space entry permit.

b. Hot work permit.

1.9 SITE SAFETY REFERENCE MATERIALS

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

1.10 EMERGENCY MEDICAL TREATMENT

Contractors will arrange for their own emergency medical treatment.

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Government has no responsibility to provide emergency medical treatment.

1.11 REPORTS

1.11.1 Accident Reports

a. For recordable injuries and illnesses, and property damage accidents resulting in at least $2,000 in damages, the Prime Contractor shall conduct an accident investigation to establish the root cause(s) of the accident, complete the USACE Accident Report Form 3394 and provide the report to the Contracting Officer within 5 calendar day(s) of the accident. The Contracting Officer will provide copies of any required or special forms.

b. For any weight handling equipment accident (including rigging gear accidents) the Prime Contractor shall conduct an accident investigation to establish the root cause(s) of the accident, complete the WHE Accident Report (Crane and Rigging Gear) form and provide the report to the Contracting Officer within 30 calendar days of the accident. Crane operations shall not proceed until cause is determined and corrective actions have been implemented to the satisfaction of the contracting officer. The Contracting Officer will provide a blank copy of the accident report form.

1.11.2 Accident Notification

Notify the Contracting Officer as soon as practical, but not later than four hours, after any accident meeting the definition of Recordable Injuries or Illnesses or High Visibility Accidents, property damage equal to or greater than $2,000, or any weight handling equipment accident.

Information shall 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 (to include type of construction equipment used, PPE used, etc.). Preserve the conditions and evidence on the accident site until the Government investigation team arrives on-site and Government investigation is conducted.

1.11.3 Monthly Exposure Reports

Monthly exposure reporting to the Contracting Officer is required to be attached to the monthly billing request. This report is a compilation of employee-hours worked each month for all site workers, both prime and subcontractor. The Contracting Officer will provide copies of any special forms.

1.12 HOT WORK

Prior to performing "Hot Work" (welding, cutting, etc.) or operating other flame-producing/spark producing devices, a written permit shall be requested from the Fire Division. CONTRACTORS ARE REQUIRED TO MEET ALL CRITERIA BEFORE A PERMIT IS ISSUED. The Contractor will provide at least two (2) twenty (20) pound 4A:20 BC rated extinguishers for normal "Hot Work". All extinguishers shall be current inspection tagged, approved safety pin and tamper resistant seal. It is also mandatory to have a designated FIRE WATCH for any "Hot Work" done at this activity. The Fire Watch shall be trained in accordance with NFPA 51B and remain on-site for a minimum of 30 minutes after completion of the task or as specified on the

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When starting work in the facility, Contractors shall require their personnel to familiarize themselves with the location of the nearest fire alarm boxes and place in memory the emergency Fire Division phone number.

ANY FIRE, NO MATTER HOW SMALL, SHALL BE REPORTED TO THE RESPONSIBLE FIRE

DIVISION IMMEDIATELY.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

Not used.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 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 USACE EM 385-1-1 such as nuclear density meters for compaction testing and laboratory equipment with radioactive sources) as well as materials which contain asbestos, mercury or polychlorinated biphenyls, di-isocynates, lead-based paint are prohibited. The Contracting Officer, upon written request by the Contractor, may consider exceptions to the use of any of the above excluded materials.

3.2 Unforeseen Hazardous Material

The design should have identified materials such as PCB, lead paint, and friable and non-friable asbestos. If additional material, not indicated, that may be hazardous to human health upon disturbance during construction operations is encountered, stop that portion of work and notify the Contracting Officer 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."

3.3 PRE-OUTAGE COORDINATION MEETING

Contractors are required to apply for utility outages at least 15 days in advance. As a minimum, the request should include the location of the outage, utilities being affected, duration of outage and any necessary sketches. Special requirements for electrical outage requests are contained elsewhere in this specification section. Once approved, and prior to beginning work on the utility system requiring shut down, the Contractor shall attend a pre-outage coordination meeting with the Contracting Officer and the Installation representative to review the scope of work and the lock-out/tag-out procedures for worker protection.

No work will be performed on energized electrical circuits unless proof is provided that no other means exist.

3.4 FALL HAZARD PROTECTION AND PREVENTION PROGRAM

The Contractor shall establish a fall protection and prevention program, for the protection of all employees exposed to fall hazards. The program

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3.4.1 Training

The Contractor shall institute a fall protection training program. As part of the Fall Hazard Protection and Prevention Program, the Contractor shall provide training for each employee who might be exposed to fall hazards. A competent person for fall protection shall provide the training. Training requirements shall be in accordance with USACE EM 385-1-1, section 21.A.16.

3.4.2 Fall Protection Equipment and Systems

The Contractor shall enforce use of the fall protection equipment and systems designated for each specific work activity in the Fall Protection and Prevention Plan and/or AHA at all times when an employee is exposed to a fall hazard. Employees shall be protected from fall hazards as specified in EM 385-1-1, section 21. In addition to the required fall protection systems, safety skiff, personal floatation devices, life rings etc., are required when working above or next to water in accordance with USACE EM 385-1-1, paragraphs 05.H. and 05.I. Personal fall arrest systems are required when working from an articulating or extendible boom, swing stages, or suspended platform. In addition, personal fall arrest systems are required when operating other equipment such as scissor lifts if the work platform is capable of being positioned outside the wheelbase. The need for tying-off in such equipment is to prevent ejection of the employee from the equipment during raising, lowering, or travel. Fall protection must comply with 29 CFR 1926.500, Subpart M, USACE EM 385-1-1 and

ANSI A10.32.

3.4.2.1 Personal Fall Arrest Equipment

Personal fall arrest equipment, systems, subsystems, and components shall meet ANSI Z359.1. Only a full-body harness with a shock-absorbing lanyard or self-retracting lanyard is an acceptable personal fall arrest body support device. Body belts may only be used as a positioning device system (for uses such as steel reinforcing assembly and in addition to an approved fall arrest system). Harnesses shall have a fall arrest attachment affixed to the body support (usually a Dorsal D-ring) and specifically designated for attachment to the rest of the system. Only locking snap hooks and carabiners shall be used. Webbing, straps, and ropes shall be made of synthetic fiber. The maximum free fall distance when using fall arrest equipment shall not exceed 1.8 m (6 feet). The total fall distance and any swinging of the worker (pendulum-like motion) that can occur during a fall shall always be taken into consideration when attaching a person to a fall arrest system.

3.4.3 Fall Protection for Roofing Work

Fall protection controls shall be implemented based on the type of roof being constructed and work being performed. The roof area to be accessed shall be evaluated for its structural integrity including weight-bearing capabilities for the projected loading.

a. Low Sloped Roofs:

(1) For work within 1.8 m (6 feet) of an edge, on low-slope

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(2) For work greater than 1.8 m (6 feet) from an edge, warning lines shall be erected and installed in accordance with 29 CFR 1926.500 and USACE EM 385-1-1.

b. Steep-Sloped Roofs: Work on steep-sloped roofs requires a personal fall arrest system, guardrails with toe-boards, or safety nets. This requirement also includes residential or housing type construction.

3.4.4 Existing Anchorage

Existing anchorages, to be used for attachment of personal fall arrest equipment, shall be certified (or re-certified) by a qualified person for fall protection in accordance with ANSI Z359.1. Exiting horizontal lifeline anchorages shall be certified (or re-certified) by a registered professional engineer with experience in designing horizontal lifeline systems.

3.4.5 Horizontal Lifelines

Horizontal lifelines shall be designed, installed, certified and used under the supervision of a qualified person for fall protection as part of a complete fall arrest system which maintains a safety factor of 2 (

29 CFR 1926.500).

3.4.6 Guardrails and Safety Nets

Guardrails and safety nets shall be designed, installed and used in accordance with EM 385-1-1 and 29 CFR 1926 Subpart M.

3.4.7 Rescue and Evacuation Procedures

When personal fall arrest systems are used, the contractor must ensure that the mishap victim can self-rescue or can be rescued promptly should a fall occur. A Rescue and Evacuation Plan shall be prepared by the contractor and include a detailed discussion of the following: methods of rescue;

methods of self-rescue; equipment used; training requirement; specialized training for the rescuers; procedures for requesting rescue and medical assistance; and transportation routes to a medical facility. The Rescue and Evacuation Plan shall be included in the Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA) for the phase of work, in the Fall Protection and Prevention (FP&P) Plan, and the Accident Prevention Plan (APP).

3.5 SCAFFOLDING

Employees shall be provided with a safe means of access to the work area on the scaffold. Climbing of any scaffold braces or supports not specifically designed for access is prohibited. Access to scaffold platforms greater than 6 m (20 feet) in height shall be accessed by use of a scaffold stair system. Vertical ladders commonly provided by scaffold system manufacturers shall not be used for accessing scaffold platforms greater than 6 m (20 feet) in height. The use of an adequate gate is required.

Contractor shall ensure that employees are qualified to perform scaffold erection and dismantling. Do not use scaffold without the capability of supporting at least four times the maximum intended load or without appropriate fall protection as delineated in the accepted fall protection and prevention plan. Stationary scaffolds must be attached to structural

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Special care shall be given to ensure scaffold systems are not overloaded.

Side brackets used to extend scaffold platforms on self-supported scaffold systems for the storage of material is prohibited. The first tie-in shall be at the height equal to 4 times the width of the smallest dimension of the scaffold base. Work platforms shall be placed on mud sills. Scaffold or work platform erectors shall have fall protection during the erection and dismantling of scaffolding or work platforms that are more than six feet. Delineate fall protection requirements when working above six feet or above dangerous operations in the Fall Protection and Prevention (FP&P) Plan and Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA) for the phase of work.

3.5.1 Stilts

The use of stilts for gaining additional height in construction, renovation, repair or maintenance work is prohibited.

3.6 EQUIPMENT

3.6.1 Material Handling Equipment

a. Material handling equipment such as forklifts shall not be modified with work platform attachments for supporting employees unless specifically delineated in the manufacturer's printed operating instructions.

b. The use of hooks on equipment for lifting of material must be in accordance with manufacturer's printed instructions.

c. Operators of forklifts or power industrial trucks shall be licensed in accordance with OSHA.

3.7 EXCAVATIONS

The competent person shall perform soil classification in accordance with

29 CFR 1926.

3.7.1 Utility Locations

Prior to digging, the appropriate digging permit must be obtained. All underground utilities in the work area must be positively identified by a private utility locating service in addition to any station locating service and coordinated with the station utility department. Any markings made during the utility investigation must be maintained throughout the contract.

3.7.2 Utility Location Verification

The Contractor must physically verify underground utility locations by hand digging using wood or fiberglass handled tools when any adjacent construction work is expected to come within three feet of the underground system. Digging within 0.061 m (2 feet) of a known utility must not be performed by means of mechanical equipment; hand digging shall be used. If construction is parallel to an existing utility the utility shall be exposed by hand digging every 30.5 m (100 feet) if parallel within 1.5 m (5 feet) of the excavation.

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3.7.3 Shoring Systems

Trench and shoring systems must be identified in the accepted safety plan and AHA. Manufacture tabulated data and specifications or registered engineer tabulated data for shoring or benching systems shall be readily available on-site for review. Job-made shoring or shielding shall have the registered professional engineer stamp, specifications, and tabulated data. Extreme care must be used when excavating near direct burial electric underground cables.

3.7.4 Trenching Machinery

Trenching machines with digging chain drives shall be operated only when the spotters/laborers are in plain view of the operator. Operator and spotters/laborers shall be provided training on the hazards of the digging chain drives with emphasis on the distance that needs to be maintained when the digging chain is operating. Documentation of the training shall be kept on file at the project site.

3.8 UTILITIES WITHIN CONCRETE SLABS

Utilities located within concrete slabs or pier structures, bridges, and the like, are extremely difficult to identify due to the reinforcing steel used in the construction of these structures. Whenever contract work involves concrete chipping, saw cutting, or core drilling, the existing utility location must be coordinated with station utility departments in addition to a private locating service. Outages to isolate utility systems shall be used in circumstances where utilities are unable to be positively identified. The use of historical drawings does not alleviate the contractor from meeting this requirement.

3.9 ELECTRICAL

3.9.1 Conduct of Electrical Work

Underground electrical spaces must be certified safe for entry before entering to conduct work. Cables that will be cut must be positively identified and de-energized prior to performing each cut. Positive cable identification must be made prior to submitting any outage request for electrical systems. Arrangements are to be coordinated with the Contracting Officer and Station Utilities for identification. The Contracting Officer will not accept an outage request until the Contractor satisfactorily documents that the circuits have been clearly identified.

Perform all high voltage cable cutting remotely using hydraulic cutting tool. When racking in or live switching of circuit breakers, no additional person other than the switch operator will be allowed in the space during the actual operation. Plan so that work near energized parts is minimized to the fullest extent possible. Use of electrical outages clear of any energized electrical sources is the preferred method. When working in energized substations, only qualified electrical workers shall be permitted to enter. When work requires Contractor to work near energized circuits as defined by the NFPA 70, high voltage personnel must use personal protective equipment that includes, as a minimum, electrical hard hat, safety shoes, insulating gloves with leather protective sleeves, fire retarding shirts, coveralls, face shields, and safety glasses. In addition, provide electrical arc flash protection for personnel as required by NFPA 70E.

Insulating blankets, hearing protection, and switching suits may also be required, depending on the specific job and as delineated in the Contractor's AHA.

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3.9.2 Portable Extension Cords

Portable extension cords shall be sized in accordance with manufacturer ratings for the tool to be powered and protected from damage. All damaged extension cords shall be immediately removed from service. Portable extension cords shall meet the requirements of NFPA 70.

3.10 WORK IN CONFINED SPACES

The Contractor shall comply with the requirements in Section 06.I of USACE EM 385-1-1, OSHA 29 CFR 1910.146 and OSHA 29 CFR 1926.21(b)(6). Any potential for a hazard in the confined space requires a permit system to be used.

3.11 Fire Safety

A. Applicable Publications: Publications listed below form part of this Article to extent referenced. Publications are referenced in text by basic designations only.

1. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM):

E84-2007 Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials

2. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):

10-2006 Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers 30-2003 Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code 51B-2003 Standard for Fire Prevention During Welding, Cutting and Other Hot Work 70-2005 National Electrical Code 241-2004 Standard for Safeguarding Construction, Alteration, and Demolition Operations

3. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA):

29 CFR 1926 Safety and Health Regulations for Construction

3.11.1 Fire Safety Plan

Establish and maintain a fire protection program in accordance with 29 CFR 1926. Prior to start of work, prepare a plan detailing project-specific fire safety measures, including periodic status reports, and submit to Facility Safety Manager/Officer for review for compliance with contract requirements in accordance with Section 01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA AND SAMPLES Prior to any worker for the contractor or subcontractors beginning work, they shall undergo a safety briefing provided by the general contractor's competent person per OSHA requirements. This briefing shall include information on the construction limits, safety guidelines, means of egress, break areas, work hours, locations of restrooms, use of VAMC equipment, etc. Documentation shall be provided to the USACE Construction Inspector that individuals have undergone contractor's safety briefing.

3.11.2 Site and Building Access

Maintain free and unobstructed access to facility emergency services and for fire, police and other emergency response forces in accordance with

NFPA 241.

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3.11.3 Separate and Temprorary Facilities

Separate temporary facilities, such as trailers, storage sheds, and dumpsters, from existing buildings and new construction by distances in accordance with NFPA 241. For small facilities with less than 6 m (20 feet) exposing overall length, separate by 3m (10 feet).

3.11.4 Temporary Construction Partitions

a. Install and maintain temporary construction partitions to provide separations between construction areas the areas that are described in phasing requirements. Construct partitions of gypsum board or treated plywood (flame spread rating of 25 or less in accordance with ASTM E84) on both sides of fire retardant treated wood or metal steel studs. Extend the partitions through suspended ceilings to floor slab deck or roof. Seal joints and penetrations. At door openings, install Class C, ¾ hour fire/smoke rated doors with self-closing devices.

b. Install temporary construction partitions to maintain integrity of existing exit stair enclosures, exit passageways, and access to the "time sensitive areas" as described in the phasing plan

3.11.5 Temporary Heating and Electrical

If required, install in areas that must remain operational during the installation of the new HVAC equipment. Install, use and maintain installations in accordance with 29 CFR 1926, NFPA 241 and NFPA 70.

3.11.6 Means of Egress

Do not block exiting for occupied buildings, including paths from exits to roads. Minimize disruptions and coordinate with ACE.

3.11.7 Egress Routes for Construction Workers

Maintain free and unobstructed egress. Inspect daily. Report findings and corrective actions weekly to ACE superintendent.

3.11.8 Fire Extinguishers

Provide and maintain extinguishers in construction areas and temporary storage areas in accordance with 29 CFR 1926, NFPA 241 and NFPA 10.

3.11.9 Flammable and Combustible Liquids

Store, dispense and use liquids in accordance with 29 CFR 1926, NFPA 241 and NFPA 30.

3.11.10 Existing Fire Protection

Do not impair automatic sprinklers, smoke and heat detection, and fire alarm systems, except for portions immediately under construction, and temporarily for connections. Provide fire watch for impairments more than 4 hours in a 24-hour period. Request interruptions in accordance with Article, below and coordinate with Contracting Officer and facility Safety Manager. All existing or temporary fire protection systems (fire alarms, sprinklers) located in construction areas shall be tested as coordinated with the user. Parameters for the testing and results of any tests performed shall be recorded by the contractor and copies provided

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3.11.11 Smoke Detectors

Prevent accidental operation. Remove temporary covers at end of work operations each day. Coordinate with the Contracting Officer and facility Safety Manager.

3.11.12 Fire Hazard Prevention and Safety Inspections

Inspect entire construction areas weekly. Coordinate with, and report findings and corrective actions weekly to Resident Engineer.

a. Smoking: Smoking is prohibited in and adjacent to construction areas inside existing buildings and additions under construction. In separate and detached buildings under construction, smoking is prohibited except in designated smoking rest areas.

3.11.13 Dispose of waste and debris in accordance with NFPA 241. Remove from buildings daily.

3.11.14 Perform other construction, alteration and demolition operations in accordance with 29 CFR 1926.

3.11.15 If required, submit documentation to the Contracting Officer that personnel have been trained in the fire safety aspects of working in areas with impaired structural or compartmentalization features.

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1.1 REFERENCES

1.2 DEFINITIONS

1.3 SUBMITTALS

1.4 DESCRIPTION OF WORK

1.4.1 Abatement Work Tasks

1.4.2 Unexpected Discovery of Asbestos

1.4.3 Wallboard/Joint Compound

1.5 QUALIFICATIONS

1.5.1 Written Qualifications and Organization Report

1.5.2 Specific Requirements

1.5.2.1 Asbestos Abatement Contractor

1.5.2.2 Designated Competent Person

1.5.2.3 Project and Other Supervisors

1.5.2.4 Designated Industrial Hygienist

1.5.2.5 Asbestos Abatement Workers

1.5.2.6 Worker Training and Certification of Worker Acknowledgment

1.5.2.7 Physician

1.5.2.8 Independent Testing Laboratory

1.5.2.9 Disposal Facility, Transporter

1.5.3 Federal, State or Local Citations on Previous Projects

1.6 REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

1.7 SAFETY AND HEALTH PROGRAM AND PLANS

1.7.1 Asbestos Hazard Abatement Plan Appendix

1.7.2 Activity Hazard Analyses Appendix

1.8 PRECONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE

1.9 SECURITY

1.10 MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE REQUIREMENTS

1.11 TRAINING PROGRAM

1.12 RESPIRATORY PROTECTION PROGRAM

1.12.1 Respiratory Fit Testing

1.12.2 Respirator Selection and Use Requirements

1.13 LICENSES, PERMITS AND NOTIFICATIONS

1.13.1 Carcinogen Report of Use

1.13.2 Registration

1.14 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

1.14.1 Respirators

1.14.2 Whole Body Protection

1.14.2.1 Coveralls

1.14.2.2 Gloves

1.14.2.3 Foot Coverings

1.14.2.4 Head Covering

1.14.2.5 Protective Eye Wear

1.15 HYGIENE FACILITIES AND PRACTICES

1.15.1 Single Stage Decontamination Area

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1.15.2 Smoking

1.16 REGULATED AREAS

1.17 WARNING SIGNS AND TAPE

1.18 WARNING LABELS

1.19 LOCAL EXHAUST SYSTEM

1.20 TOOLS

1.21 RENTAL EQUIPMENT

1.22 AIR MONITORING EQUIPMENT

1.23 EXPENDABLE SUPPLIES

1.23.1 Glovebag

1.23.2 Duct Tape

1.23.3 Disposal Containers

1.23.4 Sheet Plastic

1.23.4.1 Flame Resistant

1.23.4.2 Reinforced

1.23.5 Leak-tight Wrapping

1.23.6 Wetting Agents

1.24 Litigation and Notification

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 ENCAPSULANTS

2.2 RECYCLABLE MATERIALS

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

3.2 PROTECTION OF ADJACENT WORK OR AREAS TO REMAIN

3.3 OBJECTS

3.3.1 Removal of Mobile Objects

3.4 METHODS OF COMPLIANCE

3.4.1 Mandated Practices

3.4.2 Control Methods

3.4.3 Unacceptable Practices

3.4.4 Class II Work

3.4.5 Specific Control Methods for Class IV Work

3.4.6 Sealing Contaminated Items Designated for Disposal

3.5 EXPOSURE ASSESSMENT AND AIR MONITORING

3.5.1 General Requirements

3.5.2 Initial Exposure Assessment

3.5.3 Negative Exposure Assessment

3.5.4 Environmental Air Monitoring During Abatement

3.5.5 Air-Monitoring Results and Documentation

3.6 CLEARANCE CERTIFICATION

3.7 CLEANUP AND DISPOSAL

3.7.1 Title to ACM Materials

3.7.2 Collection and Disposal of Asbestos

3.7.3 Scale Weight Measurement

3.7.4 Weight Bills and Delivery Tickets

3.7.5 Records and Management Plan

3.7.5.1 Asbestos Waste Shipment Records

3.7.5.2 Asbestos Management Plan

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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 NATIONAL STANDARDS INSTITUTE (ANSI)

ANSI Z87.1 (2003) Standard for Occupational and Educational Eye and Face Protection

ANSI Z88.2 (1992) Respiratory Protection

ANSI Z9.2 (2001) Fundamentals Governing…