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SECTION TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

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PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 REFERENCES

1.2 REQUIREMENTS

1.3 HOST NATION REQUIREMENTS

1.4 DEFINITIONS

1.4.1 Controlling Authority

1.4.2 High Risk Activity

1.5 SUBMITTALS

1.6 LABOR EXPOSURE REPORTS

1.7 REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

1.8 CONTRACTOR SAFETY ORGANIZATION AND PERSONNEL

1.8.1 Personnel Qualifications

1.9 PROJECT ACCIDENT PREVENTION PLAN(APP)

1.9.1 Additional Language Requirements

1.9.2 Names and Qualifications

1.9.3 Additional Plans

1.10 JOC ACCIDENT PREVENTION PLAN (APP)

1.11 ACTIVITY HAZARD ANALYSIS (AHA)

1.11.1 AHA Management

1.11.2 AHA Signature Log

1.12 DISPLAY OF SAFETY INFORMATION

1.12.1 Safety Bulletin Board

1.12.2 Safety and Occupational Health (SOH) Deficiency Tracking System

1.13 EMERGENCY MEDICAL TREATMENT

1.14 NOTIFICATIONS and REPORTS

1.14.1 Mishap Notification

1.14.2 Accident Reports

1.15 HOT WORK

1.15.1 Permit and Personnel Requirements

PART 2 PRODUCTS

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 RESPONSIBILITIES OF SAFETY PERSONNEL

3.1.1 Site Safety and Health Officer

3.1.2 Qualified Person

3.1.3 Competent Person

3.2 MEETINGS

3.2.1 Preconstruction Conference

3.2.2 Safety Meetings

3.3 CONSTRUCTION AND OTHER WORK

3.3.1 Worksite Communication

3.3.2 Imminent Dangers

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3.4 CONTROL OF HAZARDOUS ENERGY (LOCKOUT/TAGOUT)

3.5 FALL PROTECTION PROGRAM

3.6 RESCUE AND EVACUATION PLAN AND PROCEDURES

3.7 ELECTRICAL

3.7.1 Conduct of Electrical Work

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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.

ASTM INTERNATIONAL (ASTM)

ASTM F855 (2015) 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 (2003) Guide for Protective Grounding of Power Lines

NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION (NFPA)

NFPA 51B (2014) Standard for Fire Prevention During Welding, Cutting, and Other Hot Work

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

National Electrical Code

NFPA 70E (2015; ERTA 1 2015) Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS (USACE)

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

1.2 REQUIREMENTS

This specification shall be read and implemented in conjunction with the most recent version of EM 385-1-1 which is an integral part of this contract.

Failure to comply with the requirements of this specification, including the contractors Accident Prevention Plan (APP) after its acceptance by the Contracting Officer, will be considered sufficient cause for stopping any or all work until satisfactory compliance has been achieved.

1.3 HOST NATION REQUIREMENTS

The requirements of this specification are in addition to and separate from those mandated by host nation or local laws, including, but not limited to, the requirements of the European Union Council Directive 92/57/EEC of 24

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June 1992 on the implementation of minimum safety and health requirements at temporary or mobile construction sites for projects located in the European Union. Each country within the European Union may have established additional requirements necessary to comply with this directive, and the contractor shall comply with those regulations as part of this contract.

Nothing in this specification shall alleviate the contractors responsibility to comply with all applicable local and national (host nation) laws, ordinances, criteria, rules and regulations.

The contractor shall prepare and submit to the Host Nation authorities all required plans and provide all personnel (including third party coordinators) unless specifically identified elsewhere in this contract as to be provided by the Government. These plans are not to be submitted to the Contracting Officer, and the Contractor remains solely liable for validating and monitoring compliance with those plans.

Any personnel required to comply with Host Nation requirements, including third party coordinators are to be provided by the contractor, unless specifically identified elsewhere in this contract as being provided by the US Government. They are separate from and do not negate the requirements of the Site Safety and Health Officer described in this specification. No additional payment will be made for compliance with Host Nation requirements.

1.4 DEFINITIONS

The following definitions apply only in the context of this specification and shall not change or infer a meaning on any other document made part of this contract either directly or via reference.

1.4.1 Controlling Authority

Contractors are the "Controlling Authority", responsible for all work site safety and health, including that of subcontractors and shall inform all 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

1.4.2 High Risk Activity

A "High Risk Activity" is an activity that by its nature constitutes an elevated risk of severe or life-threatening injuries. Typical activities include confined space, cranes and rigging, excavation/trenching, fall protection, and medium or high voltage electrical work.

1.5 SUBMITTALS

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

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

SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals

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JOC Accident Prevention Plan (APP); G,DO

Project Accident Prevention Plan (APP); G,DO

Host Nation Equivalent Training; G,DO

Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA) for each DFOW; G 21 calendar day review.

SD-06 Test Reports

Notifications and Reports

Accident Reports; G,DO

1.6 LABOR EXPOSURE REPORTS

The contractor shall report on each QC Report prepared in accordance with 01 45 00 Quality Control the labor hours for all site workers, both Prime and subcontractor, worked on the project for the reporting period.

Prior to submitting an invoice, the contractor shall verify all labor hours for the invoice period. When RMS Contractor Mode (RMS-CM) (Section 01 45 01 ) is used, no separate report is required.

Failure to provide the required information may result in retention of up to 10 percent of the voucher.

1.7 REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

Submit matters of interpretation of standards to the appropriate administrative agency for resolution before starting work.

Where the requirements of this specification, applicable laws, criteria, ordinances, regulations, and referenced documents vary, the most stringent requirements govern.

1.8 CONTRACTOR SAFETY ORGANIZATION AND PERSONNEL

The contractor shall provide a Safety Organization in accordance with Section 01 45 05 CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS (NAU) or Section 01 45 06

JOB ORDER CONTRACT (JOC) CONTRACTOR SITE SAFETY PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS

(NAU). Refer to the contract documents for the version(s) applicable to this contract.

Maintain the Safety Organization at full strength at all times. When it is necessary to make changes to the Safety Organization , revise the Project APP Plan to reflect the changes and submit the changes to the Contracting Officer for acceptance.

1.8.1 Personnel Qualifications

All Safety Personnel shall meet the applicable requirements of EM 385-1-1.

To meet these requirements, they must have the required training, experience, and qualifications in accordance with EM 385-1-1 Section 01.A.17, and all associated sub-paragraphs. All information required to support their acceptability for the position to which they are appointed on the project shall be included in the Project Accident Prevention Plan described herein.

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If Host Nation Equivalent Training is substituted for the training requirements of EM 385-1-1, course information and description shall be submitted through the COR to the Europe District Safety Office for review of acceptability prior to appointment.

1.9 PROJECT ACCIDENT PREVENTION PLAN(APP)

A Competent Person (CP) must prepare the written project 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 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 Contracting Officer.

Submit the APP to the Contracting Officer at least 30 calendar days prior to the date of the Preconstruction Conference for acceptance. Construction work shall not proceed without an accepted APP. Once reviewed and accepted by the Contracting Officer, the APP and attachments will be enforced as part of the contract. Continuously review and amend the APP, as necessary, throughout the life of the contract. Changes to the accepted APP must be made with the knowledge and concurrence of the Contracting Officer, project superintendent, SSHO and Quality Control Manager. Incorporate unusual or high-hazard activities not identified in the original APP as they are discovered

1.9.1 Additional Language Requirements

All APP's shall be prepared in the English language, however they shall identify the expected native languages of the workers and address how the information contained therein will be provided to all non-native English speakers.

1.9.2 Names and Qualifications

Include in the APP the names and qualifications (e.g. resumes including education, training, experience and certifications) of site safety and health personnel. Specify the duties of each position and include the appointment letter.

When applicable, designate and submit qualifications of Qualified Persons (QP) and CPs 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.

1.9.3 Additional Plans

Provide additional plans in the APP in accordance with the requirements outlined in Appendix A of EM 385-1-1. The contractor shall complete Form A-02 and include it with their APP.

1.10 JOC ACCIDENT PREVENTION PLAN (APP)

For all Job Order Contracts (JOC's) a Qualified Person shall prepare an APP explaining the overall management of the entire contract, prior to

SECTION 01 35 26 Page 6 performing any work on any task order. This JOC APP must provide the contractors overall organizational structure, processes, and procedures which generally apply to all task orders and will not require resubmittal or re-acceptance prior to work on a task order.

The contractor shall prepare a project specific APP for each task order identifying the specific safety personnel and their qualifications; and hazards applicable to the task order. The project specific APP must be accepted prior to the performance of any construction work for the task order.

1.11 ACTIVITY HAZARD ANALYSIS (AHA)

Before beginning each Definable Feature of Work (DFOW) or where a new work crew or subcontractor is to perform the work, the Contractor(s) performing that work activity must prepare an AHA. AHA's 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 Contracting Officer. AHA's 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, Section 01. Submit the AHA for review at least 21 calendar days prior to the Preparatory Meeting (see 01 45 00 Quality Control) for the 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.

AHA's must identify competent persons (CP) required for work involving high risk activities. The CP shall also sign the AHA.

1.11.1 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 inspections by the SSHO to ensure the implementation and effectiveness of the required safety and health controls for that work activity.

1.11.2 AHA Signature Log

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

1.12 DISPLAY OF SAFETY INFORMATION

1.12.1 Safety Bulletin Board

Within one calendar day after commencement of work, erect a safety 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, may 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.07.

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1.12.2 Safety and Occupational Health (SOH) Deficiency Tracking System

Establish a SOH deficiency tracking system that lists and monitors the status of SOH deficiencies in chronological order. Use the tracking system to evaluate the effectiveness of the APP. If RMS-CM is being used, the QA/QC Deficiencies screens of RMS-CM shall be used as the SOH deficiency tracking system.

A monthly evaluation of the data must be discussed in the QC or SOH meeting with everyone on the project. The list must be posted on the project bulletin board and updated daily, and provide the following information:

a. Date deficiency identified;

b. Description of deficiency;

c. Name of person responsible for correcting deficiency;

d. Projected resolution date;

e. Date actually resolved.

1.13 EMERGENCY MEDICAL TREATMENT

Contractors must arrange for their own emergency medical treatment.

Government has no responsibility to provide emergency medical treatment.

1.14 NOTIFICATIONS and REPORTS

1.14.1 Mishap Notification

Notify the Contracting Officer as soon as practical, but no more than twenty-four hours, after any mishaps, including recordable accidents, incidents, and near misses, as defined in EM 385-1-1 Appendix Q, any report of injury, illness, or any property damage. For LHE or rigging mishaps, notify the Contracting Officer as soon as practical but not more than 4 hours after mishap. The Contractor is responsible for obtaining appropriate medical and emergency assistance and for notifying fire, law enforcement, and regulatory agencies. Immediate reporting is required for electrical mishaps, to include Arc Flash; shock; uncontrolled release of hazardous energy (includes electrical and non-electrical); load handling equipment or rigging; fall from height (any level other than same surface);

and underwater diving. These mishaps must be investigated in depth to identify all causes and to recommend hazard control measures.

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

1.14.2 Accident Reports

a. Conduct an accident investigation for recordable injuries and

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b. Near Misses: Record all "Near Misses" in the "Accident Reporting" section of the QC Report in RMS-CM. Do not mark the accident as "reportable" and begin the Description with "Near Miss". Near miss reports are considered positive and proactive Contractor safety management actions.

1.15 HOT WORK

1.15.1 Permit and Personnel Requirements

Submit and obtain a written permit prior to performing "Hot Work" (i.e.

welding or cutting) or operating other flame-producing/spark producing devices, from the Responsible Authority. A permit is required from the Explosives Safety Office for work in and around where explosives are processed, stored, or handled. CONTRACTORS ARE REQUIRED TO MEET ALL CRITERIA BEFORE A PERMIT IS ISSUED. Provide at least two 9 kg 4A:20 BC rated extinguishers for normal "Hot Work". The extinguishers must be current inspection tagged, and contain an approved safety pin and tamper resistant seal. It is also mandatory to have a designated FIRE WATCH for any "Hot Work" done at this activity. The Fire Watch must be trained in accordance with NFPA 51B and remain on-site for a minimum of one hour after completion of the task or as specified on the hot work permit.

When starting work in the facility, require personnel to familiarize themselves with the location of the nearest fire alarm boxes and place in memory the emergency phone numbers. REPORT ANY FIRE, NO MATTER HOW SMALL, TO THE RESPONSIBLE AUTHORITIES IMMEDIATELY.

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PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 RESPONSIBILITIES OF SAFETY PERSONNEL

3.1.1 Site Safety and Health Officer

The SSHO shall:

a. Conduct safety and health inspections during every visit to a project site. Inspections shall be conducted daily when the SSHO is on site.

b. For every inspection, document in the Safety narrative of the QC Report the feature of work inspected, relevant safety observations, identified hazards, recommended corrective actions, estimated and actual dates of corrections.

c. Maintain the Safety and Occupational Health (SOH) Deficiency Tracking System described in paragraph 1.11.2.

d. Conduct mishap investigations and complete required accident reports.

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Report mishaps and near misses.

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

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

g. Review the APP and AHA's for compliance with EM 385-1-1, and approve, sign, implement and enforce them.

h. Ensure subcontractor compliance with safety and health requirements.

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

3.1.2 Qualified Person

Provide Qualified Persons (QPs) as defined in EM 385-1-1, Appendix Q for the preparation and/or implementation of additional safety measures for high risk activities. The QP must be identified by name in the applicable plans.

3.1.3 Competent Person

Provide Competent Persons (CPs) to prepare the APP, AHA's, and oversee the implementation of additional safety related plans for high risk activities. The CP shall be identified in the applicable plan and must be on-site at all times when the work that presents the hazards associated with their professional expertise is being performed.

3.2 MEETINGS

3.2.1 Preconstruction Conference

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

b. Discuss the details of the submitted APP to include incorporated plans, programs, procedures and a listing of anticipated AHA's that will be developed and implemented during the performance of the contract.

3.2.2 Safety Meetings

Conduct meetings at least once a month for all supervisors on the project location.

The SSHO, supervisors, or foremen shall conduct meetings at least once a week for the trade workers.

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

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Attach meeting minutes to the QC Report in RMS-CM. Meeting minutes shall include the date, persons in attendance, subjects discussed, and names of individual(s) who conducted the meeting.

Notify the Contracting Officer of all scheduled meetings 7 calendar days in advance.

3.3 CONSTRUCTION AND OTHER WORK

3.3.1 Worksite Communication

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

3.3.2 Imminent Dangers

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 within 24 hours of discovery. Eliminate and remove the hazard. In the interim, take all necessary action to restore and maintain safe conditions.

3.4 CONTROL OF HAZARDOUS ENERGY (LOCKOUT/TAGOUT)

Provide and operate a Hazardous Energy Control Program (HECP) in accordance with EM 385-1-1.

3.5 FALL PROTECTION PROGRAM

Establish a fall protection program for the protection of all employees exposed to fall hazards in accordance with both EM 385-1-1 and Host Nation requirements.

3.6 RESCUE AND EVACUATION PLAN AND PROCEDURES

When operations with the potential of requiring rescues and/or evacuation procedures are performed (e.g., confined space entry, tower crane operations, operations requiring personal fall protection), the contractor shall ensure the mishap victim can self-rescue or can be rescued promptly should a fall occur. Prepare a Rescue and Evacuation Plan and include a detailed discussion of the following: methods of rescue; methods of self-rescue or assisted-rescue; equipment used; training requirement;

specialized training for the rescuers; procedures for requesting rescue and medical assistance; and transportation routes to a medical facility.

Include the Rescue and Evacuation Plan within the Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA). The plan must comply with the requirements of EM 385-1-1.

3.7 ELECTRICAL

Perform electrical work in accordance with EM 385-1-1.

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3.7.1 Conduct of Electrical Work

As delineated in EM 385-1-1, electrical work is to be conducted in a de-energized state unless there is no alternative method for accomplishing the work. Underground electrical spaces must be certified safe for entry before entering to conduct work. Cables that will be cut must be positively identified and de-energized prior to performing each cut.

Attach temporary grounds in accordance with Host Nation Requirements. If no such requirement exists, temporary grounds shall be attached in accordance with ASTM F855 and IEEE 1048. Perform all high voltage cable cutting remotely using hydraulic cutting tool.

If work must be conducted on energized equipment, prior written authorization from the appropriate authorities is required. Provide information identified in EM 385-1-1 Section 11.

When racking in or live switching of circuit breakers, no additional person other than the switch operator is allowed in the space during the actual operation. Plan so that work near energized parts is minimized to the fullest extent possible. Use of electrical outages clear of any energized electrical sources is the preferred method.

When working in energized substations, only qualified electrical workers are permitted to enter. When work requires work near energized circuits as defined by NFPA 70, high voltage personnel must use personal protective equipment that includes, as a minimum, electrical hard hat, safety shoes, insulating gloves and electrical arc flash protection for personnel as required by NFPA 70E. Insulating blankets, hearing protection, and switching suits may also be required, depending on the specific job and as delineated in the Contractor's AHA. Ensure that each employee is familiar with and complies with these procedures.

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