WCHC26_AMD0001_Technical Section.pdf

West Coast Hopper Contract 2026

PROJECT TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 10 00.00 82 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA (DREDGING)

01 10 10.00 82 CONTRACTOR'S OPERATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS (DREDGING)

01 11 00.42 82 SUMMARY OF WORK - EAST SAND ISLAND

01 22 00.00 82 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

01 35 26.00 82 GOVERNMENTAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

01 42 00 SOURCES FOR REFERENCE PUBLICATIONS

01 45 00.00 82 QUALITY CONTROL (DREDGING)

01 45 00.15 25 RESIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM CONTRACTOR MODE (RMS CM)

01 57 20.00 82 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (DREDGING)

DIVISION 32 - EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 90 00.00 25 SITE RESTORATION FOR EAST SAND ISLAND

DIVISION 35 - WATERWAY AND MARINE CONSTRUCTION

35 20 23.00 82 DREDGING AND CHANNEL CLEARING

35 20 23.03 82 MECHANICAL ULLAGE SENSORS

35 20 23.10 82 PUMP-ASHORE OPERATIONS FOR BEACH FILL

35 20 23.23 82 NATIONAL DREDGING QUALITY MANAGEMENT PROGRAM HOPPER DREDGE

35 24 13.11 82 TRAILING SUCTION DREDGING

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AMD #0001

SECTION TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

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GOVERNMENTAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 REFERENCES

1.2 DEFINITIONS

1.3 SUBMITTALS

1.4 MONTHLY EXPOSURE REPORTS

1.5 REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

1.6 DRUG AND ALCOHOL USE PREVENTION PROGRAM

1.7 SITE QUALIFICATIONS, DUTIES, AND MEETINGS

1.7.1 Personnel Qualifications

1.7.1.1 Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO)

1.7.1.1.1 Additional Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO)

Requirements and Duties

1.7.1.2 Competent Person Qualifications

1.7.1.2.1 Competent Person for Confined Space Entry

1.7.1.2.2 Competent Person for Fall Protection

1.7.1.3 Qualified Trainer Requirements

1.7.1.4 Dredging Contract Requirements

1.7.1.4.1 Dredging Safety Personnel Requirements

1.7.1.4.2 SSHO Requirements for Dredging

1.7.1.4.3 Collateral Duty Safety Officer (CDSO) Requirements for

Dredging

1.7.1.4.4 Safety Personnel Training Requirements for Dredging

1.7.1.5 Crane Operators/Riggers

1.7.2 Personnel Duties

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

1.7.3 Meetings

1.7.3.1 Preconstruction Conference

1.7.3.2 Safety Meetings

1.8 TRAINING

1.8.1 New Employee Indoctrination

1.8.2 Periodic Training

1.8.3 Training Plan

1.8.4 Fall Protection Training Program

1.9 ACCIDENT PREVENTION PLAN (APP)

1.9.1 Names and Qualifications

1.9.2 Plans

1.9.2.1 Confined Space Entry Plan

1.9.2.2 Public Hazard Control Plan

1.9.2.3 Standard Lift Plan (SLP)

1.9.2.4 Critical Lift Plan- Crane or Load Handling Equipment

1.9.2.4.1 Critical Lift Plan Planning and Schedule

1.9.2.4.2 Lifts of Personnel

1.9.2.5 Barge Mounted Mobile Crane Lift Plan

1.9.2.6 Multi-Purpose Machines, Material Handling Equipment, and

Construction Equipment Lift Plan

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1.9.2.7 Fall Protection and Prevention (FP&P) Plan

1.9.2.8 Rescue and Evacuation Plan

1.9.2.9 Hazardous Energy Control Program (HECP)

1.9.2.10 Excavation Plan

1.9.2.11 Dredging Safety Management Program (DSMP)

1.10 ACTIVITY HAZARD ANALYSIS (AHA)

1.10.1 AHA Management

1.10.2 AHA Signature Log

1.11 DISPLAY OF SAFETY INFORMATION

1.11.1 Safety Bulletin Board

1.11.2 Safety and Occupational Health (SOH) Deficiency Tracking

System

1.12 SITE SAFETY REFERENCE MATERIALS

1.13 EMERGENCY MEDICAL TREATMENT

1.14 PROJECT SAFE CLEARANCE PROCEDURE

1.15 FLOATING CRANES/DERRICKS, CRANE BARGES, AND AUXILIARY

SHIPBOARD-MOUNTED CRANES

1.16 NOTIFICATIONS AND REPORTS

1.16.1 Mishap Notification

1.16.2 Accident or Mishap Reports

1.16.3 LHE Inspection Reports

1.16.4 Certificate of Compliance and Pre-lift Plan/Checklist for LHE and Rigging

1.17 HOT WORK

1.17.1 Permit and Personnel Requirements

1.17.2 Work Around Flammable Materials

1.18 SPECIAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

1.18.1 Navigation and Vessel Safety

1.18.2 Automatic Identification System and Man Overboard Devices

1.18.2.1 Automatic Identification System (AIS) requirements for

Floating Plants and Vessels

1.18.2.2 Man Overboard Devices

1.18.3 Rescue Systems, Procedures, and Equipment

1.19 CONFINED SPACE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

1.19.1 Entry Procedures

1.19.2 Forced Air Ventilation

1.19.3 Sewer Wet Wells

1.19.4 Rescue Procedures and Coordination with Local Emergency

Responders

1.20 SEVERE STORM PLAN

PART 2 PRODUCTS

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 CONSTRUCTION AND OTHER WORK

3.1.1 Worksite Communication

3.1.2 Hazardous Material Exclusions

3.1.3 Unforeseen Hazardous Material

3.1.4 Diving Operations

3.2 CONTROL OF HAZARDOUS ENERGY (LOCKOUT/TAGOUT)

3.2.1 Safety Preparatory Inspection Coordination Meeting with the

Government or Utility

3.3 FALL PROTECTION PROGRAM

3.3.1 Training

3.3.2 Fall Protection Equipment and Systems

3.3.2.1 Additional Personal Fall Protection

3.3.2.2 Personal Fall Protection Harnesses

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3.3.3 Guardrails and Safety Nets

3.3.4 Rescue and Evacuation Plan and Procedures

3.4 WORK PLATFORMS

3.4.1 Elevated Aerial Work Platforms (AWPs)

3.5 EQUIPMENT

3.5.1 Material Handling Equipment (MHE)

3.5.2 Load Handling Equipment (LHE)

3.5.3 Machinery and Mechanized Equipment

3.5.4 Base Mounted Drum Hoists

3.5.5 Use of Explosives

3.6 EXCAVATIONS

3.6.1 Utility Locations

3.6.2 Utility Location Verification

3.6.3 Utilities Within and Under Concrete, Bituminous Asphalt, and

Other Impervious Surfaces

3.7 ELECTRICAL

3.7.1 Conduct of Electrical Work

3.7.2 Qualifications

3.7.3 Arc Flash

3.7.4 Grounding

3.7.5 Testing

3.8 CRYSTALLINE SILICA

3.9 HOUSEKEEPING

3.9.1 Clean-Up

3.9.2 Dust control

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GOVERNMENTAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 REFERENCES

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

AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING (ABS)

ABS 152 (2024) Guide for Certification of Lifting Appliances

AMERICAN PETROLEUM INSTITUTE (API)

API Spec 2C Specification for Offshore Pedestal Mounted Cranes

AMERICAN SOCIETY OF SAFETY PROFESSIONALS (ASSP)

ASSP A10.22 (2007; R 2017) Safety Requirements for Rope-Guided and Non-Guided Workers’ Hoists

ASSP A10.34 (2021) Protection of the Public on or Adjacent to Construction Sites

ASSP A10.44 (2020) Control of Energy Sources (Lockout/Tagout) for Construction and Demolition Operations

ASSP Z244.1 (2024) The Control of Hazardous Energy Lockout, Tagout and Alternative Methods

ASSP Z359 (2024) Fall Protection Code

ASSP Z359.0 (2023) Definitions and Nomenclature Used for Fall Protection and Fall Arrest

ASSP Z359.1 (2023) The Fall Protection Code

ASSP Z359.11 (2021) Safety Requirements for Full Body Harnesses

ASSP Z359.12 (2019) Connecting Components for Personal Fall Arrest Systems

ASSP Z359.13 (2022) Personal Energy Absorbers and Energy Absorbing Lanyards

ASSP Z359.14 (2021) Safety Requirements for Self-Retracting Devices for Personal Fall Arrest and Rescue Systems

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ASSP Z359.15 (2024) Safety Requirements for Single Anchor Lifelines and Fall Arresters for Personal Fall Arrest Systems

ASSP Z359.2 (2023) Minimum Requirements for a Comprehensive Managed Fall Protection Program

ASSP Z359.3 (2019) Safety Requirements for Lanyards and Positioning Lanyards

ASSP Z359.4 (2022) Safety Requirements for Assisted-Rescue and Self-Rescue Systems, Subsystems and Components

ASSP Z359.6 (2016) Specifications and Design Requirements for Active Fall Protection Systems

ASSP Z359.7 (2019) Qualification and Verification Testing of Fall Protection Products

AMERICAN SOCIETY OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERS (ASME)

ASME B30.20 (2025) Below-the-Hook Lifting Devices

ASME B30.22 (2023) Articulating Boom Cranes

ASME B30.23 (2022) Personnel Lifting Systems Safety Standard for Cableways, Cranes, Derricks, Hoists, Hooks, Jacks, and Slings

ASME B30.26 (2015; R 2020) Rigging Hardware

ASME B30.3 (2025) Tower Cranes

ASME B30.5 (2021) Mobile and Locomotive Cranes

ASME B30.7 (2021) Winches

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

ASME B30.9 (2021) Slings

ASTM INTERNATIONAL (ASTM)

ASTM F855 (2020) Standard Specifications for Temporary Protective Grounds to Be Used on De-energized Electric Power Lines and Equipment

INSTITUTE OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERS (IEEE)

IEEE 1048 (2016) Guide for Protective Grounding of Power Lines

IEEE C2 (2023) National Electrical Safety Code

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NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION (NFPA)

NFPA 10 (2026) Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers

NFPA 241 (2022; ERTA 22-1) Standard for Safeguarding Construction, Alteration, and Demolition Operations

NFPA 306 (2024) Standard for the Control of Gas Hazards on Vessels

NFPA 51B (2024) Standard for Fire Prevention During Welding, Cutting, and Other Hot Work

NFPA 70 (2026) National Electrical Code

NFPA 70E (2024) Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace

TELECOMMUNICATIONS INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION (TIA)

TIA-1019 (2012; R 2016) Standard for Installation, Alteration and Maintenance of Antenna Supporting Structures and Antennas

TIA-222 (2018H; Add 1 2019) Structural Standard for Antenna Supporting Structures and Antennas and Small Wind Turbine Support Structures

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS (USACE)

EM 385-1-1 (2024) Safety -- Safety and Occupational Health (SOH) Requirements

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

29 CFR 1910 Occupational Safety and Health Standards

29 CFR 1910.94 Ventilation

29 CFR 1910.146 Permit-required Confined Spaces

29 CFR 1910.147 The Control of Hazardous Energy (Lock Out/Tag Out)

29 CFR 1910.333 Selection and Use of Work Practices

29 CFR 1910.1000 Air Contaminants

29 CFR 1915 Confined and Enclosed Spaces and Other Dangerous Atmospheres in Shipyard Employment

29 CFR 1915.89 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tags-Plus)

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29 CFR 1926 Safety and Health Regulations for Construction

29 CFR 1926.1400 Cranes and Derricks in Construction

29 CFR 1926.16 Rules of Construction

29 CFR 1926.450 Scaffolds

29 CFR 1926.500 Fall Protection

29 CFR 1926.552 Material Hoists, Personal Hoists, and Elevators

29 CFR 1926.553 Base-Mounted Drum Hoists

CPL 02-01-056 (2014) Inspection Procedures for Accessing Communication Towers by Hoist

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

b. Competent Person, Confined Space. The CP, Confined Space, is a person meeting the competent person requirements as defined EM 385-1-1 34-4.g, with thorough knowledge of OSHA’s Confined Space Standard, 29 CFR 1915 Subpart B, and designated in writing to be responsible for the immediate supervision, implementation and monitoring of the confined space program, who through training, knowledge and experience in confined space entry is capable of identifying, evaluating and addressing existing and potential confined space hazards and, who has the authority to take prompt corrective measures with regard to such hazards.

c. Competent Person, Cranes and Rigging. The CP, Cranes and Rigging, as defined in EM 385-1-1 chapter 16-2.i, is a person meeting the competent person, who has been designated in writing to be responsible for the immediate supervision, implementation and monitoring of the Crane and Rigging Program, who through training, knowledge and experience in crane and rigging is capable of identifying, evaluating and addressing existing and potential hazards and, who has the authority to take prompt corrective measures with regard to such hazards.

d. Competent Person, Excavation/Trenching. A CP, Excavation/Trenching, is a person meeting the competent person

SECTION 01 35 26.00 82 Page 7 requirements as defined in EM 385-1-1 25-2.d and 29 CFR 1926 , who has been designated in writing to be responsible for the immediate supervision, implementation and monitoring of the excavation/trenching program, who through training, knowledge and experience in excavation/trenching is capable of identifying, evaluating and addressing existing and potential hazards and, who has the authority to take prompt corrective measures with regard to such hazards.

e. Competent Person, Fall Protection. The CP, Fall Protection, is a person meeting the competent person requirements as defined in EM 385-1-1 21-2.i and in accordance with ASSP Z359.0 , who has been designated in writing by the employer to be responsible for immediate supervising, implementing and monitoring of the fall protection program, who through training, knowledge and experience in fall protection and rescue systems and equipment, is capable of identifying, evaluating and addressing existing and potential fall hazards and, who has the authority to take prompt corrective measures with regard to such hazards.

f. Competent Person, Scaffolding. The CP, Scaffolding is a person meeting the competent person requirements in EM 385-1-1 22-2.a, and designated in writing by the employer to be responsible for immediate supervising, implementing and monitoring of the scaffolding program.

The CP for Scaffolding has enough training, knowledge and experience in scaffolding to correctly identify, evaluate and address existing and potential hazards and also has the authority to take prompt corrective measures with regard to these hazards. CP qualifications must be documented and include experience on the specific scaffolding systems/types being used, assessment of the base material that the scaffold will be erected upon, load calculations for materials and personnel, and erection and dismantling. The CP for scaffolding must have a documented, minimum of eight hours of scaffold training to include training on the specific type of scaffold being used (e.g.

mast-climbing, adjustable, tubular frame), in accordance with EM 385-1-1 2-3.a.(2).

g. Competent Person (CP) Trainer. A competent person trainer as defined in EM 385-1-1 21.j., who is qualified in the material presented, and who possesses a working knowledge of applicable technical regulations, standards, equipment and systems related to the subject matter on which they are training Competent Persons. A competent person trainer must be familiar with the typical hazards and the equipment used in the industry they are instructing. The training provided by the competent person trainer must be appropriate to that specific industry. The competent person trainer must evaluate the knowledge and skills of the competent persons as part of the training process.

h. High Risk Activities. High Risk Activities are activities that involve work at heights, crane and rigging, excavations and trenching, scaffolding, electrical work, and confined space entry.

i. High Visibility Accident. A High Visibility Mishap is any mishap which may generate publicity or high visibility. The following high visibility mishaps must be reported immediately:

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

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(2) Load Handling Equipment of Rigging

(3) Fall-from-Height; and

(4) Underwater diving

j. Load Handling Equipment (LHE). LHE is a term used to describe cranes, hoists, and all other hoisting equipment (hoisting equipment means equipment, including excavators or forklifts, used with rigging to hoist and move a load). EM 385-1-1 16-2.

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

l Near Miss. A Near Miss is a potentially serious accident that could have resulted in personal injury, death, or property damage, damage to the environment, or illness but did not occur due to one or more factors. EM 385-1-1 1-2.

m. Operating Envelope. The Operating Envelope is the area surrounding any crane or load handling equipment. Inside this "envelope" is the crane, the operator, riggers and crane walkers, other personnel involved in the operation, rigging gear between the hook, the load, the crane's supporting structure (i.e. ground or rail), the load's rigging path, the lift and rigging procedure.

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

o. Qualified Person, Fall Protection (QP for FP). A QP for FP is a person meeting the requirements of EM 385-1-1 21-2.t, and ASSP Z359.0 , with a recognized degree or professional certificate and with extensive knowledge, training and experience in the fall protection and rescue field who is capable of designing, analyzing, and evaluating and specifying fall protection and rescue systems.

p. Recordable Injuries or Illnesses. Recordable Injuries or Illnesses is 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 or 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

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

r. Load Handling Equipment (LHE) Accident or Load Handling Equipment Mishap. A LHE accident occurs when any one or more of the eight 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; or collision, including unplanned contact between the load, crane, or other objects. A dropped load, derailment, two-blocking, overload and collision are considered accidents, even though no material damage or injury occurs. A component failure (e.g., motor burnout, gear tooth failure, bearing failure) is not considered an accident solely due to material or equipment damage unless the component failure results in damage to other components (e.g., dropped boom, dropped load, or roll over).

1.3 SUBMITTALS

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

submittals not having a "G" designation are for information only. When used, a designation following the "G" designation identifies the office that will review the submittal for the Government. Submit the following:

SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals

Accident Prevention Plan (APP) ; G

Regulatory Citations, Violations, And Corrective Action

Drug And Alcohol Use Prevention Program

Training Plan

Confined Space Entry Permit

Hot Work Permit

SD-06 Test Reports

Monthly Exposure Reports

Notifications and Reports

Accident or Mishap Reports ; G

LHE Inspection Reports

SD-07 Certificates

Crane Operators/Riggers

Standard Lift Plan ; G

Critical Lift Plan ; G

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Naval Architecture Analysis ; G

Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA)

1.4 MONTHLY EXPOSURE REPORTS

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

1.5 REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

a.In addition to the detailed requirements included in the provisions of this Contract, comply with the most recent edition of USACE EM 385-1-1 , and the applicable Federal, State, and local laws, ordinances, criteria, rules and regulations. 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 (CO) immediately of any OSHA or other regulatory agency inspection or visit, and provide the CO with a copy of each citation, report, and Contractor response. Correct violations and citations promptly and provide written corrective actions to the CO.

1.6 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 CO. No personal data must be submitted, only numbers of individuals tested and results of tests.

1.7 SITE QUALIFICATIONS, DUTIES, AND MEETINGS

1.7.1 Personnel Qualifications

1.7.1.1 Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO)

a. Provide an SSHO that meets the requirements of EM 385-1-1 2-3.b.

The SSHO must ensure that the requirements of 29 CFR 1926.16 are met for the project. Provide a Safety oversight team that includes a minimum of one person at each project site to function as the Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO). The SSHO or an equally-qualified Alternate SSHO must be at the work site at all times to implement and administer the Contractor's safety program and Government-accepted Accident Prevention Plan. The SSHO and Alternate SSHO must have the required training, experience, and qualifications in accordance with EM 385-1-1 Chapter 2-3.b, and all associated sub-paragraphs.

b. If the SSHO is off-site for a period longer than 24 hours, an

SECTION 01 35 26.00 82 Page 11 equally-qualified Alternate SSHO must be provided and must fulfill the same roles and responsibilities as the primary SSHO. When the SSHO is temporarily (up to 24 hours) off-site, a Collateral Duty Safety Officer (CDSO), as identified in the AHA may be used in lieu of an Alternate SSHO, and must be on the project site at all times when work is being performed.

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

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

1.7.1.2 Competent Person Qualifications

a. Provide Competent Persons in accordance with EM 385-1-1 , 1-2.c and herein. Competent Persons for high risk activities include confined space, cranes and rigging, excavation/trenching, fall protection, and electrical work. The CP for these activities must be designated in writing, and meet the requirements for the specific activity (i.e.

competent person, fall protection).

b. The Competent Person identified in the Contractor's Safety and Health Program and accepted Accident Prevention Plan, must be on-site at all times when the work that presents the hazards associated with their professional expertise is being performed. Provide the credentials of the Competent Persons(s) to the CO for information in consultation with the Safety Office.

1.7.1.2.1 Competent Person for Confined Space Entry

a. Provide a Confined Space (CP) Competent Person who meets the requirements of EM 385-1-1 , 34-4.g, and herein. The CP for Confined Space Entry must supervise the entry into each confined space in accordance with EM 385-1-1 , Chapter 34.

b. Since this work involves operations that handle combustible or hazardous materials, this person must have the ability to understand and follow through on the air sampling, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and instructions of a Marine Chemist, Coast Guard authorized persons, or Certified Industrial Hygienist. Confined space and enclosed space work must comply with NFPA 306 , OSHA 29 CFR 1915 , Subpart B, "Confined and Enclosed Spaces and Other Dangerous Atmospheres in Shipyard Employment," or as applicable, 29 CFR 1910.147 for general industry.

1.7.1.2.2 Competent Person for Fall Protection

Provide a Competent Person for Fall Protection who meets the requirements of EM 385-1-1 , Chapter 21.C.04, 21.B.03, and herein.

1.7.1.3 Qualified Trainer Requirements

a. Individuals qualified to instruct the 40 hour Contract safety awareness course, or portions thereof, must meet the definition of a Competent Person Trainer, and, at a minimum, possess a working knowledge of the following subject areas: EM 385-1-1 , Electrical Standards,Lockout/Tagout, Fall Protection, Confined Space Entry for Construction; Excavation, Trenching and Soil Mechanics, and Scaffolds

SECTION 01 35 26.00 82 Page 12 in accordance with 29 CFR 1926.450 , Subpart L.

b. Instructors are required to:

(1) Prepare class presentations that cover construction-related safety requirements.

(2) Ensure that all attendees attend all sessions by using a class roster signed daily by each attendee. Maintain copies of the roster for at least five years. This is a certification class and must be attended 100 percent. In cases of emergency where an attendee cannot make it to a session, the attendee can make it up in another class session for the same subject.

(3) Update training course materials whenever an update of the EM 385-1-1 becomes available.

(4) Provide a written exam of at least 50 questions. Students are required to answer 80 percent correctly to pass.

(5) Request, review and incorporate student feedback into a continuous course improvement program.

1.7.1.4 Dredging Contract Requirements

1.7.1.4.1 Dredging Safety Personnel Requirements

a. Provide a minimum of one full time SSHO assigned per project site for the primary working shift.

b. For a project involving multiple work shifts, provide one collateral duty SSHO for each additional shift.

c. For individual dredging projects or sites with a dredge crew and fill crew on watch of eight employees or less, a CDSO must be appointed, instead of an SSHO. The CDSO assumes the same responsibilities as a full-time SSHO.

d. An 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.).

e. For Hopper Dredges with the U.S. Coast Guard, documented crews may designate an officer as a Collateral Duty Safety Officer (CDSO) instead of having a full-time SSHO onboard if the officer meets the SSHO training and experience requirements.

1.7.1.4.2 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 that they

SECTION 01 35 26.00 82 Page 13 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 performed. The SSHO or Alternate SSHO must be available during their shift for immediate verbal consultation and notification, either by phone or radio.The SSHO is a full-time, dedicated position, except as noted above, who must report to a senior project (or corporate) official.

b. For projects with multiple shifts or when the SSHO is temporarily off-site, an Alternate SSHO must be assigned to ensure SSHO coverage 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.

When the SSHO is permitted to be a collateral duty, the SSHO is not permitted to be in another position requiring continuous mechanical or equipment operations, such as equipment operators.

c. 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.

d. If the SSHO is off-site for a period longer than 24 hours, another qualified SSHO must be provided and fulfill the same roles and responsibilities as the SSHO during their absence.

1.7.1.4.3 Collateral Duty Safety Officer (CDSO) Requirements for Dredging

a. A CDSO is an individual who is assigned collateral duty safety responsibilities in addition to their full-time occupation, and who supports and supplements the SSHO efforts in managing, implementing and enforcing the Contractor's Safety and Health Program. The assigned CDSO must be an individual(s) with work oversight responsibilities, such as master, mate, fill foreman, or superintendent. A CDSO must not be an employee responsible for continuous mechanical or equipment operations, such as an equipment operator.

b. Appoint a CDSO for all remote work locations more than 45 minutes travel time from the SSHO's duty location.

c. A CDSO performs safety program tasks as assigned by the SSHO and must report safety findings to the SSHO. The SSHO must document results of safety findings and provide information for inclusion in the CQC reports to the CO.

1.7.1.4.4 Safety Personnel Training Requirements for Dredging

SSHO, Alternate SSHO, and a CDSO for dredging Contracts must provide a copy of their instructor-signed completion of either a formal classroom or online OSHA 30-hour Construction Safety Course, or an equivalent 30 hours of formal classroom or online safety and health training covering the subjects of the OSHA 30-hour Course in accordance with EM 385-1-1 Appendix A, paragraph 3.d.(3), applicable to dredging work, and given by qualified instructors. In exception to EM 385-1-1 , Chapter 01.A.17, comply with the following:

a. The SSHO, Alternate SSHO, and CDSO must maintain competency through having taken eight hours of formal classroom or online safety and

SECTION 01 35 26.00 82 Page 14 health related coursework every year. Hours spent as an instructor in such courses will be considered the same as attending them, but each course only gets credit once (for example, instructing a one hour asbestos awareness course five times in a year provides one hour credit for training).

b. The SSHO, Alternate SSHO, and CDSO must have a minimum of three years of experience within the past five years in one of the following:

(1) Supervising/managing dredging activities

(2) Supervising/managing marine construction activities

(3) Supervising/managing land-based construction activities

(4) Work managing safety programs or processes

(5) Conducting hazard analyses and developing controls in activities or environments with similar hazards

1.7.1.5 Crane Operators/Riggers

Provide Operators, Signal Persons, and Riggers meeting the requirements in EM 385-1-1 , Chapter 15.B for Riggers and Chapter 16.B for Crane Operators and Signal Persons; 29 CFR 1910 ; and 29 CFR 1926 . Provide proof of current qualification.

1.7.2 Personnel Duties

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

a. The SSHO must:

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

(2) Conduct mishap investigations and complete required accident reports. Report mishaps and near misses.

(3) Use and maintain OSHA's Form 300 to log work-related injuries and illnesses occurring on the project site for Prime Contractors and subcontractors, and make available to the CO upon request.

Post and maintain the Form 300A on the site Safety Bulletin Board.

(4) Maintain applicable safety reference material on the job site.

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

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

(7) Establish a Safety and Occupational Health (SOH) Deficiency Tracking System that lists and monitors outstanding deficiencies until resolution.

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(8) Ensure subcontractor compliance with safety and health requirements.

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

(10) Maintain a weekly list of high hazard activities involving energy, equipment, excavation, entry into confined space, and elevation, and be prepared to discuss details during QC Meetings.

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

(12) Conduct inspections prior to beginning any phase of work to ensure required and planned controls are in place. For work involving potential hazards to the public, ensure controls are in place in accordance with the Public Hazard Control Plan.

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

1.7.3 Meetings

1.7.3.1 Preconstruction Conference

a. The purpose of the Preconstruction Conference is for the Contractor and the CO 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 CO'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, identified during the CO's review, must be corrected, and the APP re-submitted for review prior to the start of construction. Work is not permitted to begin until an APP is established that is acceptable to the CO.

1.7.3.2 Safety Meetings

Conduct safety meetings to review past activities, plan for new or changed

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Conduct meetings at least once a month for all supervisors on the project location. The SSHO, supervisors, foremen, or CDSOs must conduct meetings at least once a week for the trade workers. Document meeting minutes to include the date, persons in attendance, subjects discussed, and names of individual(s) who conducted the meeting. Minutes showing Contract title, signatures of attendees, and a list of topics discussed must be attached to the Daily Contractor Quality Control Report. Notify the CO of all scheduled meetings seven calendar days in advance.

1.8 TRAINING

1.8.1 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.

1.8.2 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 onsite employees.

1.8.3 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.

1.8.4 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 , Chapter 21. Training and evaluations for fall protection and rescue must be documented and retained for the current training program per ASSP Z359 .

1.9 ACCIDENT PREVENTION PLAN (APP)

a. A qualified person must prepare the written site-specific APP.

Prepare the APP in accordance with the format and requirements of EM 385-1-1 , Appendix A, and as supplemented herein. Cover all paragraph and subparagraph elements in EM 385-1-1 , Appendix A. The APP must be job-specific and address any unusual or unique aspects of the project or activity for which it is written. The APP must interface with the Contractor's overall safety and health program referenced in the APP in the applicable APP element, and made site-specific. Describe the methods to evaluate past safety performance of potential subcontractors in the selection process.

Also, describe innovative methods used to ensure and monitor safe work practices of subcontractors. The Government considers the Prime Contractor to be the "controlling authority" for all work site safety and health of the subcontractors. Contractors are responsible for

SECTION 01 35 26.00 82 Page 17 informing their subcontractors of the safety provisions under the terms of the Contract and the penalties for noncompliance, coordinating the work to prevent one craft from interfering with or creating hazardous working conditions for other crafts, and inspecting subcontractor operations to ensure that accident prevention responsibilities are being carried out. The APP must be signed by an officer of the firm (Prime Contractor senior person), the individual preparing the APP, the on-site superintendent, the designated SSHO, the Contractor Quality Control Manager, and any designated Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Certified Health Physicist (CIH). The SSHO must provide and maintain the APP and a log of signatures by each subcontractor foreman, attesting that they have read and understand the APP, and make the APP and log available on-site to the CO. If English is not the foreman's primary language, the Prime Contractor must provide an interpreter.

b. Submit the APP to the CO 15 calendar days prior to the date of the preconstruction conference for acceptance. Work cannot proceed without an accepted APP. Once reviewed and accepted by the CO, the APP and attachments will be enforced as part of the Contract.

Disregarding the provisions of this Contract or the accepted APP is cause for stopping of work, at the discretion of the CO, until the matter has been rectified. Continuously review and amend the APP, as necessary, throughout the life of the Contract. Changes to the accepted APP must be made with the knowledge and concurrence of the CO, project superintendent, SSHO and Quality Control Manager.

Incorporate unusual or high-hazard activities not identified in the original APP as they are discovered. Should any severe hazard exposure (i.e. imminent danger) become evident, stop work in the area, secure the area, and develop a plan to remove the exposure and control the hazard. Notify the CO within 24 hours of discovery. Eliminate and remove the hazard. In the interim, take all necessary action to restore and maintain safe working conditions in order to safeguard onsite personnel, visitors, the public (as defined by ASSP A10.34 ), and the environment.

1.9.1 Names and Qualifications

Provide plans in accordance with the requirements outlined in Appendix A of EM 385-1-1 , including the following:

a. Names and qualifications (resumes including education, training, experience and certifications) of 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. Specify the duties of each position.

b. Qualifications of competent and of qualified persons. As a minimum, designate and submit qualifications of competent persons 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; and personal protective equipment and clothing to include selection, use and maintenance.

1.9.2 Plans

Provide plans in the APP in accordance with the requirements outlined in Appendix A of EM 385-1-1 , including the following:

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1.9.2.1 Confined Space Entry Plan

Develop a confined or enclosed space entry plan in accordance with EM 385-1-1 , applicable OSHA standards 29 CFR 1910 , 29 CFR 1915 , and 29 CFR 1926 , OSHA Directive CPL 2.100 , 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.)

1.9.2.2 Public Hazard Control Plan

a. Submit a Public Hazard Control Plan as an element of the Contract's Accident Prevention Plan and address all items of a Public Hazard Control Plan outlined in ASSP A10.34 .

b. In addition, for beach-fill operations, complete pre- and post-dredging inspections of all areas impacted by the project (e.g.

dredge, beach placements, scarp formations).

1.9.2.3 Standard Lift Plan (SLP)

Plan lifts to avoid situations where the operator cannot maintain safe control of the lift. Prepare a written SLP in accordance with EM 385-1-1 , Chapter 16.A.03, using Form 16-2 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 conjunction with the associated AHA. Signature on the AHA constitutes acceptance of the plan. Maintain the SLP on the LHE for the current lift(s) being made. Maintain historical SLPs for a minimum of three months.

1.9.2.4 Critical Lift Plan - Crane or Load Handling Equipment

Provide a Critical Lift Plan as required by EM 385-1-1 , Chapter 16.H.01, using Form 16-3. In addition, Critical Lift Plans are required for the following:

a. Lifts over 50 percent of the capacity of barge mounted mobile crane's hoist.

b. When working around energized power lines where the work will get closer than the minimum clearance distance in EM 385-1-1 Table 16-1.

c. For lifts with anticipated binding conditions.

d. When erecting cranes.

1.9.2.4.1 Critical Lift Plan Planning and Schedule

Critical lifts require detailed planning and additional or unusual safety precautions. Develop and submit a critical lift plan to the CO 30 calendar days prior to critical lift. Comply with load testing requirements in accordance with EM 385-1-1 , Chapter 16.F.03.

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1.9.2.4.2 Lifts of Personnel

In addition to the requirements of EM 385-1-1 , Chapter 16.H.02, for lifts of personnel, demonstrate compliance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1926.1400 and EM 385-1-1 , Chapter 16.T.

1.9.2.5 Barge Mounted Mobile Crane Lift Plan

Provide a Naval Architecture Analysis and include an LHE Manufacturer's Floating Service Load Chart in accordance with EM 385-1-1 , Chapter 16.L.03.

1.9.2.6 Multi-Purpose Machines, Material Handling Equipment, and Construction Equipment Lift Plan

Multi-purpose machines, material handling equipment, and construction equipment used to lift loads that are suspended by rigging gear, require proof of authorization from the machine OEM that the machine is capable of making lifts of loads suspended by rigging equipment. Written approval from a qualified registered professional engineer, after a safety analysis is performed, is allowed in lieu of the OEM's approval. Demonstrate that the operator is properly trained and that the equipment is properly configured to make such lifts and is equipped with a load chart.

1.9.2.7 Fall Protection and Prevention (FP&P) Plan

The plan must comply with the requirements of EM 385-1-1 , Chapter 21.D and ASSP Z359.2 , be site specific, and address all fall hazards in the work place and during different phases of construction. 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 or qualified person for fall protection must prepare and sign the plan documentation. Include fall protection and prevention systems, equipment and methods employed for every phase of work, roles and responsibilities, assisted rescue, self-rescue and evacuation procedures, training requirements, and monitoring methods. Review and revise, as necessary, the Fall Protection and Prevention Plan documentation as conditions change, but at a minimum every six months, for lengthy projects, reflecting any changes during the course of construction due to changes in personnel, equipment, systems or work habits. Keep and maintain the accepted Fall Protection and Prevention Plan documentation at the job site for the duration of the project. Include the Fall Protection and Prevention Plan documentation in the Accident Prevention Plan (APP).

1.9.2.8 Rescue and Evacuation Plan

Provide a Rescue and Evacuation Plan in accordance with EM 385-1-1 Chapter 21.N and ASSP Z359.2 , and include in the FP&P Plan and as part of the APP. 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.

1.9.2.9 Hazardous Energy Control Program (HECP)

Develop a HECP in accordance with EM 385-1-1 Chapter 12, 29 CFR 1910.147 , 29 CFR 1910.333 , 29 CFR 1915.89 , ASSP Z244.1 , and ASSP A10.44 . Submit this HECP as part of the Accident Prevention Plan (APP). Conduct a preparatory meeting and inspection with all effected personnel to coordinate all HECP activities. Document this meeting and inspection in

SECTION 01 35 26.00 82 Page 20 accordance with EM 385-1-1 , Chapter 12.A.02. Ensure that each employee is familiar with and complies with these procedures.

1.9.2.10 Excavation Plan

Identify the safety and health aspects of excavation, and provide and prepare the plan in accordance with EM 385-1-1 .

1.9.2.11 Dredging Safety Management Program (DSMP)

If the Contractor is a currently accepted participant in the Dredging Contractors of America (DCA) / United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Dredging Safety Management Program (DSMP), as determined by the DCA/USACE Joint Committee, and holds a current valid Certificate of Compliance for both the Contractor Program and the dredges to be used to perform the work required under this Contract, the Contractor may, in lieu of the submission of a Site Safety Health Plan / Accident Prevention Plan:

a. Make available for review, upon request, the Contractor's current Safety Management System (SMS) documentation.

b. Submit to the CO the current valid Company Certificate of Compliance for its SMS.

c. Submit the current dredge(s) Certificate of Compliance based on third party audit.

d. Submit for review and acceptance, site specific addenda to the SMS as specified in the solicitation.

1.10 ACTIVITY HAZARD ANALYSIS (AHA)

a. Before beginning each activity, task or Definable Feature of Work (DFOW) involving a type of work presenting hazards not experienced in previous project operations, or where a new work crew or subcontractor is to perform the work, the Contractor(s) performing that work activity must prepare an AHA. AHAs must be developed by the Prime Contractor, subcontractor, or supplier performing the work, and provided for Prime Contractor review and approval before submitting to the CO. AHAs must be signed by the SSHO, Superintendent, QC Manager and the subcontractor Foreman performing the work. Format the AHA in accordance with EM 385-1-1 , Chapter 1 or as directed by the CO.

Submit the AHA for review at least 15 working days prior to the start of each activity task, or DFOW. The Government reserves the right to require the Contractor to revise and resubmit the AHA if it fails to effectively identify the work sequences, specific anticipated hazards, site conditions, equipment, materials, personnel and the control measures to be implemented.

b. AHAs must identify competent persons required for phases involving high risk activities, including confined entry, crane and rigging, excavations, trenching, electrical work, fall protection, and scaffolding.

1.10.1 AHA Management

Review the AHA list periodically (at least monthly) at the Contractor supervisory safety meeting, and update as necessary when procedures, scheduling, or hazards change. Use the AHA during daily inspections by

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