Amendment_0001_Spec_Section_01_35_26.00_82_Full.pdf

SECTION 01 35 26.00 82

GOVERNMENTAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS (DREDGING)

10/14/2015

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 ENGINEERS (ASSE/SAFE)

ASSE/SAFE A10.28 (2011) Safety Requirements for Work Platforms Suspended from Cranes or Derricks - American National Standard for Construction and Demolition Operations

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

ASSE/SAFE Z359-PKG (2009) Fall Protection Code

ANSI/ASSE Z490.1 (2009) Criteria for Acceptance Practices in Safety, Health, & Environmental Training

AMERICAN SOCIETY OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERS (ASME)

ASME B30-PKG Load Handling Equipment

ASME B30.8 (2020) Floating Cranes and Floating Derricks

NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION (NFPA)

NFPA 10 (2018; ERTA 1-2 2018) Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers

NFPA 241 (2019) Standard for Safeguarding Construction, Alteration, and Demolition Operations

NFPA 51B (2019; TIA 20-1) Standard for Fire Prevention During Welding, Cutting, and Other Hot Work

NFPA 70 (2020; ERTA 20-1 2020; ERTA 20-2 2020; TIA

20-1; TIA 20-2; TIA 20-3; TIA 20-4)

National Electrical Code

NFPA 70E (2021) Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace

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)

10 CFR 20 Standards for Protection Against Radiation

29 CFR 1904 Recording and Reporting Occupational Injuries and Illnesses

29 CFR 1910 Occupational Safety and Health Standards

29 CFR 1910.146 Permit-required Confined Spaces

29 CFR 1910.94 Ventilation

29 CFR 1915 Occupational Safety and Health Standards for Shipyard Employment

29 CFR 1919 Gear Certification Marine Activity

29 CFR 1926 Safety and Health Regulations for Construction

49 CFR 171 - 178 Hazardous Materials Regulations

CPL 2.100 (1995) Application of the Permit-Required Confined Spaces (PRCS) Standards, 29 CFR 1910.146

CPL 02-00-147 OSHA Control of Hazardous Energy - Enforcement Policy and Inspection Procedures

1.2 DEFINITIONS

a. High Visibility Mishap. Any mishap which may generate publicity and/or high visibility. The following high visibility mishaps must be reported immediately:

(1) Electrical - to include Arc Flash and Uncontrolled release of Hazardous Energy.

(2) Load Handling Equipment of Rigging.

(3) Fall-from-Height; and

(4) Underwater diving

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 though 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 or transfer to another job;

(4) Medical treatment beyond first aid;

(5) Loss of consciousness; or

(6) A significant injury or illness diagnosed by a physician or other licensed health care professional, even if it did not result in (1) through (5) above.

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

1.3 REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

a. In addition to the detailed requirements included in the provisions of this Contract, comply with the most recent edition of EM 385-1-1, in effect on the date of the Solicitation for this Contract, and applicable Federal, State, and local laws, ordinances, criteria, rules and regulations. This necessarily includes applicable municipal noise control requirements in Portland City Code Title 18. Submit regulatory citations, violations, and corrective action and 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 must apply.

b. Contact the Contracting Officer immediately of any OSHA or other regulatory agency inspection or visit, and provide the Contracting Officer with a copy of each citation, report, and Contractor response.

Correct violations and citations promptly and provide written corrective actions to the Contracting Officer.

1.4 DRUG AND ALCOHOL USE PREVENTION PROGRAM

Conduct a proactive drug and alcohol use prevention program for all workers, prime and subcontractor, on the site, to include administrative action for employees failing the program. Ensure that no employee uses illegal drugs, in accordance with Federal law, or consumes alcohol during work hours. Ensure there are no employees under the influence of drugs or alcohol during work hours and are fit for duty. During the Contract period a copy of tests, to include results of random testing, must be submitted to the Contracting Officer. No personal data must be submitted, only numbers of individuals tested and results of tests.

1.5 SITE QUALIFICATIONS, DUTIES, AND MEETINGS

1.5.1 Personnel Qualifications

1.5.1.1 Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO)

1.5.1.2 Staffing for USACE Dredging Contracts

a. Dredging contracts may include several project sites; this Contract will require a minimum of one full-time SSHO(s) assigned per project site. SSHO may be collateral SSHO duties in specific conditions listed below.

b. Example of one dredging project site is reflected in each of the following:

(1) A mechanical dredge, tug(s) and scow(s), scow route, and material placement site; or

(2) A hydraulic pipeline dredge, attendant plant, and material placement site; or,

(3) A hopper dredge (include land-based material placement site -if applicable.)

c. On individual dredging project sites with a work force of less than eight active workers, the SSHO may be a collateral duty, with the same responsibilities of a full-time SSHO. When the SSHO is a collateral duty, the worker's primary duty cannot interfere with the SSHO duties.

d. Hopper dredges with USCG- Documented crews may designate an officer as a collateral-duty SSHO instead of having a full-time SSHO if the officer meets the SSHO training and experience requirements.

1.5.1.3 SSHO Requirements for Dredging

a. In addition to requirements stated elsewhere in this specification, the SSHO must be present at the project site, located so they have full mobility and reasonable access to all major work operations, for at least one shift in each 24 hour period when work is being done. The SSHO, or Alternate SSHO, must be available during all shifts for immediate verbal consultation and notification, either by phone or radio. The SSHO must be a full-time, dedicated position, except as noted above, paragraph "SSHO Staffing for USACE Dredging Contracts".

The SSHO must report to a senior project (or corporate) officials.

b. The SSHO must inspect all work areas and operations during initial set-up and at least monthly observe and provide personal oversight on each shift during dredging operations for projects with many work sites, more often for those with less work sites.

c. For projects with multiple shifts or when SSHO is temporarily off-site, an Alternate SSHO must be assigned to ensure SSHO coverage for the project at all times work activities are conducted. The Alternate SSHO must meet the same requirements and assume the responsibilities of the project SSHO. The Alternate SSHO position may be a collateral duty.

d. If the SSHO is off-site for a period longer than 24 hours, a qualified replacement SSHO must be provided and must fulfill the same roles and responsibilities as the primary/initial SSHO.

1.5.1.4 Designated Representative (DR) Requirements for Dredging

a. Designated Representatives (DR) are collateral duty safety personnel, with safety duties in addition to their full-time occupation, and support and supplement the SSHO efforts in managing, implementing, and enforcing the Contractor's Safety and Health Program. DRs must be individual(s) with work oversight responsibilities, such as masters, mates, fill foremen, and superintendents. DRs must not be positions requiring continuous mechanical or equipment operations, such as equipment operators.

b. Appoint a DR for all remote work locations more than 45 minutes travel time from the SSHO's duty location, typically including dredged material placement sites, towing and scow operations, and other operations.

c. The DRs must perform safety program tasks as designated by the SSHO and report safety findings to the SSHO/Alternate SSHO. The SSHO must document results of safety findings and provide information for inclusion in the CQC reports to the Government Representative.

1.5.1.5 Safety Personnel Training Requirements for Dredging

a. The SSHO, Alternate SSHO, and DR for dredging contracts must take either the OSHA 30-hour Construction Safety Course or an equivalent 30 hours of formal safety and health training covering the subjects of the OSHA 30-hour Course (see EM 385-1-1 Appendix A, paragraph 4.b) applicable to dredging work and given by qualified instructors.

b. The SSHOs must also have taken eight hours of formal classroom or online safety and health related coursework in the past four years.

Hours spent as an instructor in such courses will be considered the same as attending them, but each course only gets credit once (i.e.

Instructing a 1-hour asbestos awareness course five times in the past four years provides one hour credit for training).

c. The SSHO, Alternate SSHO, and DR must have a minimum of three years continuous experience within the past five years in supervising/ managing dredging, marine or land-based construction, work managing safety programs or processes, or conducting hazard analyses and developing controls in activities or environments with similar hazards. This is in lieu of the construction experience required by paragraph 01.A.17.b, EM 385-1-1.

1.5.1.6 Crane Operators

Meet the crane operator's training and medical requirements in EM 385-1-1, Section 16 and Appendix I; ASME B30-PKG; 29 CFR 1910; and 29 CFR 1926.

Provide proof of current qualification.

1.5.1.7 Competent Person for Confined Space Entry

Provide a Competent person for confined space meeting the definition and requirements of EM 385-1-1, Section 34 who is assigned in writing by the Designated Authority to assess confined spaces and who possesses demonstrated knowledge, skill, and ability to:

a. Identify the structure, location, and designation of confined and permit-required confined spaces where work is done;

b. Calibrate and use testing equipment including but not limited to, oxygen indicators, combustible gas indicators, carbon monoxide indicators, and carbon dioxide indicators, and to interpret accurately the test results of that equipment;

c. Perform all required tests and inspections specified in 29 CFR 1910.146 and 29 CFR 1915 Subpart B (Marine Work);

d. Assess hazardous conditions including atmospheric hazards in confined space and adjacent spaces and specify the necessary protection and precautions to be taken;

e. Determine ventilation requirements for confined space entries and operations;

f. Assess hazards associated with hot work in confined and adjacent space and determine fire watch requirements; and,

g. Maintain records required.

1.5.1.8 Competent Person for the Health Hazard Control and Respiratory Protection Program

Provide a Competent person meeting the requirements of EM 385-1-1 who is:

a. Capable by education, specialized training and/or experience of anticipating, recognizing, and evaluating employee exposure to hazardous chemical, physical and biological agents in accordance with EM 385-1-1, Section 6.

b. Capable of specifying necessary controls and protective actions to ensure worker health.

1.5.2 Personnel Duties

1.5.2.1 Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO)

The Superintendent, QC Manager, and SSHO are subject to dismissal if the above duties are not being effectively carried out. If the 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. 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 Daily Contractor Quality Control Report.

b. Conduct mishap investigations and complete required reports.

Maintain the OSHA Form 300 and Daily Contractor Quality Control Report for prime and subcontractors.

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

d. Attend the pre-construction conference, pre-work meetings including the Contractor Quality Control Preparatory Phase inspection meeting, Initial Phase inspection meetings, Follow-up Phase, additional Preparatory and Initial Phase meetings, 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. Post a list of unresolved safety and health deficiencies on the safety bulletin board.

g. Ensure subcontractor compliance with safety and health requirements.

h. Maintain a list of hazardous chemicals on site and their safety data sheets (SDS).

1.5.3 Meetings

1.5.3.1 Preconstruction Conference

a. The purpose of the Preconstruction conference is for the Contractor and the Contracting Officer to become acquainted and explain the functions and operating procedures of their respective organizations.

b. 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, SSHO, 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).

c. 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, establish a schedule for the preparation, submittal, review, and acceptance of AHAs to preclude project delays.

d. Deficiencies in the submitted APP will be brought to the attention of the Contractor at the Preconstruction conference, and the Contractor must revise the plan to correct deficiencies and re-submit it for acceptance. Do not begin work until there is an accepted APP.

1.5.3.2 Safety Meetings

Conduct weekly safety meetings at the project site for all employees as required by EM 385-1-1. The Contracting Officer must be informed of the meeting in advance and be allowed attendance. Minutes showing Contract title, signatures of attendees, and a list of topics discussed must be attached to the Daily Contractor Quality Control Report.

1.5.3.3 Work Phase Meetings

Appropriate AHA’s must be discussed during CQC work phase meetings as required in Section 01 45 00.00 25, QUALITY CONTROL.

1.6 TRAINING

1.6.1 New Employee Indoctrination

New employees (prime and subcontractor) must be informed of specific site hazards before they begin work. Documentation of this orientation must be kept on file at the project site.

1.6.2 Periodic Training

Provide Safety and Health Training in accordance with EM 385-1-1 and the accepted APP. Ensure all required training has been accomplished for all on-site employees.

1.6.3 Training Plan

Prior to beginning a new phase, training must be provided to all affected employees to include a review of the AHA to be implemented. Contractors can chose to utilize Job Hazard Analyses in lieu of AHAs as long as the JHA meets the requirements of an AHA to include a Risk Assessment.

1.6.4 Fall Protection Training Program

Institute a fall protection training program. As part of the Fall Hazard Protection and Prevention Program, provide training for each employee who might be exposed to fall hazards, see paragraph FALL HAZARD PROTECTION AND PREVENTION PROGRAM. Fall protection training must be provided by a Competent person in accordance with EM 385-1-1, Section 21. Training and evaluations for fall protection and rescue must be documented and retained for the current training program per ASSE/SAFE Z359-PKG.

1.7 ACCIDENT PREVENTION PLAN (APP)

1.7.1 General Information

a. Use a Qualified person to prepare the written site-specific APP.

See Appendix Q of EM 385-1-1 for definition of Qualified Person.

Prepare the APP in accordance with the format and requirements of EM 385-1-1 and as supplemented herein. Cover all paragraph and subparagraph elements in EM 385-1-1, Appendix A, entitled Minimum Basic Outline for Accident Prevention Plans. Specific requirements for some of the APP elements are described below:

(1) The APP must be job-specific and must address any unusual or unique aspects of the project or activity for which it is written.

(2) The APP must interface with the Contractor's overall safety and health program. Include any portions of the Contractor's overall safety and health program referenced in the APP in the applicable APP element and made site-specific.

(3) The Government considers the Prime Contractor to be the "controlling authority" for all work site safety and health of the subcontractors.

(4) Contractors must inform their subcontractors of the safety provisions under the terms of the Contract and the penalties for non-compliance, 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.

(5) The APP must be signed by the person and firm (senior person) preparing the APP, the Contractor, the on-site superintendent, and the designated SSHO.

b. Submit the APP to the Contracting Officer 15 calendar days after Notice to Proceed for acceptance. Work cannot proceed without an accepted APP. The Contracting Officer will review and comment on the Contractor's submitted APP and accept it when it meets the requirements of the Contract provisions.

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

d. Once work begins, changes to the accepted APP must be made with the knowledge and concurrence of the Contracting Officer, project superintendent, SSHO, and quality control manager. 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, both verbally and in writing, within 24 hours of discovery. In the interim all necessary action must be taken by the Contractor to restore and maintain safe working conditions in order to safeguard on-site personnel, visitors, the public (as defined by ASSE/SAFE A10.34), and the environment.

e. Copies of the accepted APP must be maintained at the CO's office and at the work site. Continuously review and amend the APP, as necessary, throughout the life of the Contract. Incorporate unusual or high-hazard activities not identified in the original APP in the plan as they are discovered.

1.7.2 EM 385-1-1 Contents

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

a. Names and qualifications (resumes including education, training, experience and certifications) of all site safety and health personnel designated to perform work on this project to include the designated site safety and health officer and other Competent and Qualified personnel to be used. The duties of each position must be specified.

b. Qualifications of Competent and Qualified persons. As a minimum, designate Competent persons and submit qualifications for each of the following major areas: 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.

c. Confined Space Entry Plan. Develop a confined space entry plan in accordance with EM 385-1-1, applicable OSHA standards 29 CFR 1910, 29 CFR 1910.146, 29 CFR 1915, and 29 CFR 1926, and any other Federal, State, and local regulatory requirements identified in this Contract.

Identify the Qualified person's name and qualifications, training, and experience. Delineate the Qualified person's authority to direct work stoppage in the event of hazardous conditions. Include procedure for rescue by Contractor personnel and the coordination with emergency responders. (If there is no confined space work, include a statement that no confined space work exists and none will be created.)

d. Health Hazard Control Program. Designate a Competent and Qualified person to establish and oversee a Health Hazard Control Program in accordance with EM 385-1-1, Section 6. The program must ensure that employees, on-site Government representatives, and others, are not adversely exposed to chemical, physical, and biological agents and that necessary controls and protective actions are instituted to ensure health.

e. A Drug and Alcohol Use Prevention Program. Provide description of the on-site prevention program.

f. Training Records and Requirements. List of mandatory training and certifications which are applicable to this project (e.g. explosive actuated tools, confined space entry, fall protection, crane operation, hazardous energy control, vehicle operator, forklift operators, personal protective equipment); list of requirements for periodic retraining/certification; outline requirements for supervisory and employee safety meetings.

g. Fall Protection and Prevention (FP&P) Plan. The plan must be site specific and address all fall hazards in the work place and during different phases of construction (paragraph entitled FALL HAZARD PROTECTION AND PREVENTION PROGRAM). It must address how to protect and prevent workers from falling to lower levels when they are exposed to fall hazards above 6 feet. A Competent Person For Fall Protection or a Qualified Person for Fall Protection prepare and sign the plan. See Appendix Q of EM 385-1-1 for definitions of Competent and Qualified Person for Fall Protection. The plan must include fall protection and prevention systems, equipment and methods employed for every phase of work, responsibilities, self-rescue, rescue and escape equipment and operations, evacuation procedures, training requirements, and monitoring methods. For Horizontal Lifelines, see EM 385-1-1, section 21 and ASSE/SAFE Z359-PKG. Revise the Fall Protection and Prevention Plan every six months for lengthy projects, reflecting any changes during the course of construction due to changes in personnel, equipment, systems, or work habits. The accepted Fall Protection and Prevention Plan must be kept and maintained at the job site for the duration of the project.

h. Site Safety and Health Plan. The safety and health aspects prepared in accordance with EM 385-1-1.

i. Crane Critical Lift Plan. Prepare and sign weight handling critical lift plans for lifts over 75 percent of the capacity of the crane or hoist (or lifts over 50 percent of the capacity of a barge mounted mobile crane's hoists) at any radius of lift; lifts involving more than one crane or hoist; lifts of personnel; and lifts involving non-routine rigging or operation, sensitive equipment, or unusual safety risks.

Submit 15 calendar days prior to on-site work and include the requirements of EM 385-1-1, Section 16, ASME B30-PKG, and the following:

(1) For lifts of personnel, the plan must demonstrate compliance with the requirements of EM 385-1-1, Section 16.

(2) For floating load handling equipment (LHE), a Naval Architectural Analysis (NAA) must be performed to determine floating platform stability, calculations identifying platform list and trim based on anticipated loading, and load charts based on calculated list and trim. The amount of list and trim must be within the manufacturer's requirements.

j. Standard Lift Plan. For all crane activities a written standard lift plan (SLP) must be prepared for every lift or series of lifts (if duty cycle or routine lifts are being performed). The SLP must be developed, reviewed and accepted by all personnel involved in the lift in accordance with EM 385-1-1, Section 16.

k. Fatigue Management Plan (FMP). A FMP must be completed as part of the APP whenever work hours:

(1) exceed 10-hours a day for more than four consecutive days;

(2) exceed 50-hours in a seven day work week;

(3) exceed 12-hours a day for more than three consecutive days, or

(4) exceed 58-hours a week for sedentary (to include office) work.

l. Site Sanitation Plan.

(1) Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, expand the Site Sanitation Plan within the APP. The plan, at a minimum, must include the following:

(a) COVID-19 Awareness, Education & Communication Plan

(b) COVID-19 Medical Screening Procedure

(c) COVID-19 Medical Dismissal Policy

(d) COVID-19 Travel Policy

(e) COVID-19 Cleaning Procedures/Schedule

(f) COVID-19 Methods of Prevention

(g) COVID-19 Telework Policy

(h) COVID-19 Positive Test Response Plan

(i) COVID-19 Face Covering Policy

(2) For facilities which require medical screening during the time contract work is to occur, the minimum acceptable Medical

Screening Procedure must include screening of all persons for an elevated temperature (100.4 degrees F or above) or respiratory symptoms and prohibit those individuals from entering the job site.

(3) For facilities which require face coverings during the time contract work is to occur, the minimum acceptable Face Covering Policy requires all individuals to wear at a minimum, a cloth face covering when they cannot maintain six feet of social distance at the worksite. Note that due to supply shortage, medical PPE such as N95 respirators and surgical masks, although this would satisfy the requirement, are encouraged to be saved for medical facilities and first responders. In the event your personnel purchase their own N95 mask for or are given the option to voluntarily use an N95 mask given by your company, those individuals must follow the requirements for OSHA's Voluntary Use of Respirators, reference 29 CFR 1910.134 Appendix D.

1.8 ACTIVITY HAZARD ANALYSIS (AHA)

1.8.1 General

a. The Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA) format must be in accordance with 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 must be used during daily inspections to ensure the implementation and effectiveness of the activity's safety and health controls. Develop an AHA for every operation involving a type of work presenting hazards not experienced in previous project operations or where a new work crew or subcontractor is to perform work. The analysis must identify and evaluate hazards and outline the proposed methods and techniques for the safe completion of each phase of work. At a minimum, define activity being performed, sequence of work, specific safety and health hazards anticipated, control measures (to include personal protective equipment) to eliminate or reduce each hazard to acceptable levels, equipment to be used, inspection requirements, training requirements for all involved, and the Competent and Qualified persons in charge of that phase of work. For work with fall hazards, include fall hazards associated with scaffold erection and removal, identify the appropriate fall arrest systems. For work with materials handling equipment, address safeguarding measures related to materials handling equipment. For work requiring excavations, include requirements for safeguarding excavations. For work with commissioning, address safeguarding measures related to commissioning.

b. An activity requiring an AHA must not proceed until the AHA has been accepted by the Contracting Officer and a meeting has been conducted by the Contractor to discuss its contents with everyone engaged in the activity, including on-site Government representatives. The Contractor must document meeting attendance at the preparatory, initial, and follow-up phases of quality control inspection.

c. The AHA must be continuously reviewed and, when appropriate, modified to address changing site conditions or operations.

d. Develop the activity hazard analyses 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.

e. Contractor may use Job Hazard Analyses, Job Safety Analyses, or similar Risk Management procedures in lieu of an AHA, provided the data collected is the same as that required by the AHA.

1.8.2 Periodic AHA Review and Updating

Review the AHAs periodically (at least monthly) at the Contractor supervisory safety meeting and update when procedures, scheduling, or hazards change. The on-site superintendent, SSHO, and Competent persons used to develop the AHAs, including updates, must sign and date the AHAs before they are implemented.

1.9 DISPLAY OF SAFETY INFORMATION

Within 1 calendar day after commencement of on-site work, erect a Safety and Health Bulletin Board at the job site. Where size, duration, or logistics of project do not facilitate a bulletin board, an alternative method, acceptable to the Contracting Officer, that is accessible and includes all mandatory information for employee and visitor review, will be deemed as meeting the requirement for a bulletin board. Include and maintain information on safety bulletin board 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.

c. Marine Chemist Certificate (Marine Activities).

1.10 SITE SAFETY REFERENCE MATERIALS

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

1.11 EMERGENCY MEDICAL TREATMENT

Contractors must arrange for their own emergency medical treatment.

Government has no responsibility to provide emergency medical treatment.

1.12 PROJECT SAFE CLEARANCE PROCEDURE

Prior to beginning work, submit a Hazardous Energy Control Plan in accordance with EM 385-1-1. Ensure that each employee is familiar with and complies with the Lockout/Tagout Safe Clearance procedures in EM 385-1-1, CPL 02-00-147. Provide instruction and training for personnel that have any involvement with electrical equipment or lines;

mechanical equipment; pressure systems; and vessels and lines containing dangerous or hazardous material which can be energized, pressurized, activated, or released remotely or inadvertently. Where the requirements of this specification and referenced documents vary, the most stringent requirements must apply.

1.13 FLOATING CRANES/DERRICKS, CRANE BARGES, AND AUXILIARY

SHIPBOARD-MOUNTED CRANES

a. In accordance with EM 385-1-1, Section 16, Lifting equipment on floating cranes, crane barges and on ships (shipboard cranes) must be designed and constructed in accordance with one of the following standards:

(a) ASME B30.8;

(b) American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) Guide for Certification of Cranes, or

(c) American Petroleum Institute (API) Specification 2C.

b. Manufacturer's Floating Service Load Chart. A LHE Floating Service Load Chart must be provided and in compliance with Section 16 of EM 385-1-1.

1.14 REPORTS

1.14.1 Accident Notification

Notify the GQAR by phone as soon as the scene is secure and notify the Contracting Officer by email as soon as practical, but no more than four hours, after any mishap meeting the definition of Recordable Injuries or Illnesses or High Visibility Mishap; meeting EM 385-1-1, Section 01, to include property damage equal to or greater than $5,000. In conjunction with Section 00 72 00 Contract Clause 52.236-13 Alt I, ACCIDENT PREVENTION

- ALTERNATIVE I, and EM 385-1-1 Section 1, the Contractor must report to the Government monthly the total man-hours expended at the project site by all employees (supervisory as well as labor) together with those of all subcontractors. The reporting period will start at 12:01 a.m. the first day of each month and end as of midnight on the last day of each month.

Reporting must be made by telephone to the CO and Resident Engineer's office prior to the fifth day of the following month.

1.14.2 Accident or Mishap Reports

All accidents involving property damage, fires, personal equipment, and all injuries to the public, regardless of degree, must be reported to the CO and Resident Engineer on ENG Form 3394 and according to the schedule which follows:

a. Investigation and Reporting

(1) Conduct a mishap investigation for recordable injuries and illnesses, for Medical Treatment as defined in paragraph DEFINITIONS, property damage accidents resulting in at least $5,000 in damages, and near misses as defined in EM 385-1-1, to establish the root cause(s) of the accident. Complete the accident or mishap reports form, ENG Form 3394, and provide the report to the CO within five calendar days of the accident.

(2) Conduct an accident investigation for any of the following High Visibility Mishap: (1) Electrical, (2) Load Handling Equipment or Rigging, (3) Fall-from-Height, (4) Underwater Diving to establish the root cause(s) of the accident. Initial report must be made within four hours, and a completed ENG Form 3394 must be provide to the Contracting Officer within five calendar days of the accident. Do not proceed with further operations until cause is determined and corrective actions have been implemented to the satisfaction of the CO.

(3) The CO and Resident Engineer must be notified by the most expeditious means available of all fatal and permanent total disability injuries, three or more persons hospitalized, all property damage of $500,000 or more, and structural damage involving a question of structural adequacy. All incidents involving disabling injury or an injury which may result in an employee's lost time, or property damage of $5,000 or more must be reported to the CO and Resident Engineer by telephone as soon as possible and in all cases within four hours.

(4) In all accidents enumerated in sub-item (3), investigate the circumstances before the scene of the accident is changed, take corrective action, and within 48 hours forward to the CO and Resident Engineer four copies of ENG Form 3394.

(5) In the event of an accident involving a fatality, permanent total disability, hospitalization of one or more persons, or property damage of $500,000 or more, the Contractor must promptly suspend all operations at the scene of the accident and notify the CO and Resident Engineer of the occurrence. Immediately provide for the rescue and/or care of the injured. Except in situations where safety may be compromised, access to the area must be restricted and the scene left undisturbed until investigated by a Government appointed board of investigation and until the Contractor is authorized to resume operations.

(6) If property damage and injury result from the same accident, the consequence may be noted on the same ENG Form 3394. If more than one person is injured in a single accident, ENG Form 3394 must be submitted for each person injured. The Resident Office staff will provide the required forms and assist in their preparation immediately upon notification of an accident.

b. Types of Accidents and Reports. For each accident that results in a consequence or combination of the consequences listed below, a complete report on ENG Form 3394 must be furnished to the CO and Resident Engineer. Please note that these reports cannot be used for any purpose other than accident reporting.

(1) Disabling injury (including death) is an injury that renders a person unable to perform a regularly established job on the day following the injury or on any subsequent day. Known suicide or deaths from natural causes are not reportable.

(2) Damage of $5,000 or more to the Contractor's property or equipment, including motor vehicles and fire and/or damage to other property caused by the Contractor while executing the Contract.

(3) Accidents occasioned by flood, hurricane, tornado, fire, navigation, wind, ice, etc., and structural failure in excess of $5,000.

1.14.3 Crane Testing Reports

Submit crane inspection reports required in accordance with Section 16 and Appendix I of EM 385-1-1, ASME B30-PKG, and as specified herein with the daily reports of inspections.

1.14.4 Certificate of Compliance

Provide a Certificate of Compliance for each crane entering an activity under this Contract (see Contracting Officer for a blank certificate).

State within the certificate that the crane and rigging gear meet applicable OSHA regulations (with the Contractor citing which OSHA regulations are applicable, e.g., cranes used in construction, demolition, or maintenance comply with 29 CFR 1926 and EM 385-1-1 Section 16 and Appendix I. Certify on the Certificate of Compliance that the crane operator(s) is qualified and trained in the operation of the crane to be used. Also certify that all of its crane operators have been trained in the proper use of all safety devices (e.g., anti-two block devices). Post certifications on the crane.

1.15 HOT WORK

a. Submit and obtain a written permit prior to performing "Hot Work" (i.e. welding or cutting, etc.) or operating other flame-producing/spark producing devices. Contractors are required to meet all criteria before a permit is issued. In accordance with EM 385-1-1, provide at least two 20 pound 4A:20 BC rated extinguishers for normal "Hot Work". All extinguishers must have current inspection tag, approved safety pin, and tamper resistant seal. It is also mandatory to have a designated FIRE WATCH for any "Hot Work" done. The Fire Watch must be trained in accordance with NFPA 51B and remain on-site for a minimum of 60 minutes after completion of the task or as specified on the hot work permit.

b. For floating plant, obtain services from a NFPA Certified Marine Chemist for "HOT WORK" within or around flammable materials (such as fuel systems, welding/cutting on fuel pipes) or confined spaces (such as sewer wet wells, manholes, vaults, etc.) that have the potential for flammable or explosive atmospheres.

1.16 SPECIAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

In addition to Section 00 72 00, Contract Clause 52.236-13 Alt I, ACCIDENT PREVENTION (Nov 1991)- Alternative I, and the referenced Safety and Health Requirements Manual, EM 385-1-1, comply with the following safety requirements:

1.16.1 Navigation and Vessel Safety

a. Conduct transfer of supplies or personnel by launch in a safe manner and in accordance with the procedures established under subitem (b) below. Transfers in rough conditions are at the discretion of the launch operator.

b. File a Float Plan when required by EM 385-1-1.

c. Personnel Transfer by Boat

(1) Establish a written procedure for transfer of personnel by boat. Include as a minimum the following items:

(a) Sea and weather conditions under which a personnel transfer will, or will not, be allowed.

(b) Procedure for establishing present sea conditions.

(c) Clear lines of authority regarding determination of safe sea conditions for a personnel transfer.

(2) Establish a written safety briefing for all personnel transferring by boat. Include the following items at a minimum and post on board both the launch and dredge:

(a) A requirement for the boat operator to provide a copy of the procedure and a verbal briefing for all personnel upon their initial transit to each work location (dredge or placement site).

(b) A log containing the names, dates, and location of each briefing provided.

(c) Detailed procedures for personnel transfer.

d. All U.S. Coast Guard Rules and Regulations including, but not limited to, the use of lights and day signals, draft limitations, safe speed in fog or limited visibility, and radio monitoring VHF-FM channel 13 or 16 as required must be strictly followed.

e. Give consideration to other channel users when going to and from the dredged material placement site. Take caution to avoid damage to crab pots or fishing nets in or near the channel or when transiting to placement areas. Reduced speed is required where there is a concentration of boats.

f. Immediately report to the GQAR any malfunctioning equipment that affects the safety of the personnel or plant.

g. Due to local sea and weather conditions, provide AHA's, and include Man Overboard Device (MOB/EPIRB) procedures in the AHA's for the following:

(1) Personnel working on deck without handrails.

(2) Personnel outside the handrails without fall protection.

1.16.2 Automatic Identification System and Man Overboard Devices

1.16.2.1 Automatic Identification System (AIS) requirements for Floating Plants and Vessels

a. All floating plants and vessels are required to have a properly installed and operational Automatic Identification System (AIS) that is installed and operated using the guidelines set forth by the U.S. Coast Guard (§ 164.46). Per the U.S. Coast Guard guidelines, the AIS is a maritime navigation safety communications system that:

(1) Provides vessel information, including the vessel's identity, type, position, course, speed, navigational status and other safety-related information automatically to appropriately equipped shore stations, other ships, and aircraft;

(2) Receives automatically such information from similarly fitted ships, monitors and tracks ships; and

(3) Exchanges data with shore-based facilities.

b. Properly installed AIS must have a shipboard display that can display nearby vessels and signals from man overboard devices.

1.16.2.2 Man Overboard Devices

All crew members aboard a floating plant or vessel are required to wear a personal Automatic Identification System Man Overboard Device (AIS MOB) that activates during a man overboard situation. The AIS MOB must meet the following requirements:

a. Operate on AIS Channels 1 & 2 and send an initial alert (MOB Status) within 15 seconds of being activated. A position message must be automatically sent with a repetition interval of at least eight messages per minute.

b. Must alert all AIS equipped boats within a minimum range of 4 miles.

c. Capable of being activated both manually and automatically (when properly installed on a compatible PFD).

d. Must be waterproof at a depth of 5 meters or more.

e. Must have a minimum of 24-hour operational life post-activation.

f. Must have a minimum five-year battery life.

1.16.3 Rescue Systems, Procedures, and Equipment

a. Rescue Systems

(1) Rescue boat must be equipped with a rescue man overboard system that can be used by a single person. Train all personnel working on these vessels, on man overboard rescue techniques and procedures.

(2) Train all personnel, on all floating plant, in man overboard rescue. Provide man overboard training to all GQAR(s) overseeing the monitoring; anticipate training four to six GQAR(s) periodically.

(3) Any vessel that is to be operated on this Contract that falls under the parameters specified in paragraph Man Overboard Devices c of this Section, is required to have a rescue system installed and crew trained on its use.

b. Evacuation Drill: Prior to the start of work, the Contractor must conduct an Evacuation Drill. The drill will take place at the project site and demonstrate the Contractor's response and ability to transport an injured person off the work site. Any vessel used for excavation or rescue on the project must have sufficient power to perform during any tidal, sea, and weather conditions on the project that may arise during the life of the contract.

c. VHF Radios: Have VHF radios at all steering stations on board all dredges, survey vessels, launches and other boats used on the project.

d. Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs): Meet the requirements of EM 385-1-1. In addition to the requirements of EM 385-1-1, PFDs must be worn on the decks of all launches and motorboats regardless of whether handrails are installed. Launches and motorboats include survey vessels and all other small boats used on the project.

1.17 SEVERE STORM PLAN

In the event of a severe storm warning:

a. Secure outside equipment and materials and place materials that could be damaged in protected areas.

b. Check surrounding area for loose material, equipment, debris, and other objects that could be blown away or against existing work.

c. Ensure that temporary erosion controls are adequate.

d. Provide a Severe Storm Plan for removing or securing plant and evacuation of personnel for floating plants in emergencies. Include this plan as part of the APP and meet the requirements of EM 385-1-1.

PART 2 PRODUCTS - NOT USED

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 CONSTRUCTION AND OTHER WORK

3.1.1 General

Comply with EM 385-1-1, NFPA 241, ASME B30-PKG, the APP, the AHA, Federal and/or State OSHA regulations, and other related submittals and activity fire and safety regulations. The most stringent standard will prevail.

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 radioactive sources) as well as materials which contain asbestos, mercury or polychlorinated biphenyls, di-isocyanates, and 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.

3.1.3 Unforeseen Hazardous Material

The design should have identified materials such as PCB, lead-based paint, friable and non-friable asbestos, and other OSHA regulated chemicals (i.e.

29 CFR 1910.1000). If 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 the appropriate terms of the contract.

3.2 PRE-OUTAGE COORDINATION MEETING

Utility outages must be requested, approved, and coordinated with the Contracting Officer as specified in Section 01 10 10.00 25, CONTRACTOR'S OPERATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS. Prior to beginning work on the utility system requiring shut down, attend a pre-outage coordination meeting with the CO to review the scope of work and the Project Specific Safe Clearance Procedures for worker protection.

3.3 FALL HAZARD PROTECTION AND PREVENTION PROGRAM

3.3.1 General

Designate a Competent or Qualified Person for Fall Protection to establish, prepare, and sign a fall protection and prevention (FP&P) plan for the protection of all employees exposed to fall hazards in accordance with ASSE/SAFE Z359-PKG and EM 385-1-1. Establish a fall protection and prevention program, for the protection of all employees exposed to fall hazards. The plan will include: company policy, identify responsibilities, qualifications, education and training requirements, fall hazard identification, prevention and control measures, inspection, storage, care and maintenance of fall protection equipment, and rescue and evacuation procedures; and must be submitted in the APP. Definitions and nomenclature must be used in accordance with ASSE/SAFE Z359-PKG. Identify Competent/Qualified persons, as required, for fall protection and maintain a list of current certificates and completed training courses for each person. Qualified and Competent persons (See EM 385-1-1, Appendix Q) requirements are as follows:

a. A Qualified person must have a recognized degree or professional certificate that relates to fall protection and rescue and with extensive knowledge, training, and experience in the fall protection and rescue field and must be capable of designing, analyzing, evaluating, specifying, inspecting, and assembling fall protection and rescue equipment and systems. The Qualified person must also have working knowledge of current fall protection regulations and standards, physical sciences, engineering principles, and meet the qualifications of a Competent person.

b. A Competent Person, designated in writing by the Contractor, will be responsible for the immediate supervision, implementation, and monitoring of the Contractor's managed Fall Hazard Protection and Prevention Program, who through training and knowledge in the fall protection and rescue field, is capable of identifying, evaluating, and addressing existing and potential fall hazards, and who has the authority to take necessary corrective measures. To be qualified as a

Competent Person for Fall Protection, the individual must have a minimum of 24 hours of Competent Person for Fall Protection training, with a combination…