Cooperation with the University s representatives, addressing specific safety issues at the Project.

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1 OCIP PROJECT SAFETY REQUIREMENTS GENERAL The work specified in this section consists of the following: Preliminary Work that shall be completed prior to commencing construction Compliance with Stop Work Order when imminent danger exists Cooperation with the University s representatives, addressing specific safety issues at the Project. Safety Management tasks Measures to be taken to address specific work tasks Developing the Site-Specific Safety and Health Program Corrective action resulting from failure to comply with this Section Compliance with the requirements of this Section shall not relieve the Contractor from other obligations imposed elsewhere in the Contract and by other applicable laws or regulations. SAFETY CERTIFICATION COURSES OSHA 10 - Hour Construction Safety Training OSHA 30 - Hour Construction Safety Training SUBMITTALS Submit the following to the University Safety and Environmental Compliance Department before work begins: Site-Specific Safety and Health Program 15 days after Administrative Notice to Proceed Emergency Action Plan 15 days after Administrative Notice to proceed and as it is revised Crane Certification (upon request) Construction Safety Inspection Reports (upon request) Submit the following in accordance with Section Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples: Project Safety Orientation training material Submit the following: PRELIMINARY WORK Safety Pre-Construction Meeting: Prior to commencing Work but after the submission of the Contractor's Site-Specific Safety and Health Program, Contractor s Safety Manager, Project Manager, and Project Superintendent shall attend a Safety Pre-Construction meeting with the University for the purpose of reviewing the Site-Specific Safety and Health Program and the implementation plan for all safety and health provisions pertinent to the Work to be performed under the Contract. The Contractor shall be prepared to discuss, in detail, the measures they intend to take in order to control all Work to UPDATED - JULY 19, 2017 Page 1 of 11

2 be performed under the Contract. This Specifications Section shall be reviewed to ensure mutual understanding by all attendees. Prior to the start of and continuously during the course of the Work both above and below ground, the Contractor shall make thorough surveys of the entire Worksite(s) to determine all real and potential hazards on the site. Workers shall be made aware of these hazards and shall be instructed in procedures and the use of the equipment for their protection. Pre-Task Planning: The Contractor and each subcontractor shall implement a procedure to conduct daily, Task Safety Planning for all work tasks prior to beginning work activities. The pre-task plan must be reviewed with every person working on the pertinent assigned task, and they shall confirm their full understanding of the information conveyed by signing the sign in document. Hierarchy of Hazards Controls: When addressing hazards in the workplace, the Contractor shall rearrange, reschedule, or modify the Work to eliminate the hazard, control the hazards at the source where applicable, and use administrative controls, warnings, and training, with use of personal protective equipment where required. The Contractor shall verify the location and condition ("live" or "dead") of all utilities on and the Worksite(s), using the State's Utility Protection Center (UPC), the University of South Alabama, or other sources as may be applicable. The Contractor shall follow OCGA and the University of South Alabama s guidelines, and take the necessary precautions to protect employees, the general public, and the property. The Contractor shall be responsible for keeping utility locate requests current. Emergency Action Plan: The Contractor shall establish and maintain an emergency action plan, specific to the personnel and stages of the project. This plan shall be submitted to the University of South Alabama prior to start of the Work and as it is revised. The plan shall be distributed to subcontractors prior to their starting work at the Work Site and as it is revised. The plan shall include the following: Emergency phone numbers. Name of the supervisor who is notified, in case of emergency to summon emergency services. Assigned locations for supervisors. Guidelines for work suspension, evacuation routes, location of "clear zone", relocation procedures for all employees/non-employees to area of refuge for accountability, etc.. Instructions that all communications with the media shall be through USA Public Relations Office. Emergency communication procedures (e.g. non-emergency radio communications suspended, assigned radio channel, etc.). Other pertinent information as the Project requires. Involved participants shall continually review the Emergency Action Plan to ensure roles and procedures. IMMINENT DANGER The University of South Alabama and its authorized representatives may stop those operations, which create an imminent danger to employees, to the public, and to property. COOPERATION The Contractor shall cooperate with the University of South Alabama s safety representatives. UPDATED - JULY 19, 2017 Page 2 of 11

3 SAFETY MANAGEMENT DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS SPECIFICATION GUIDELINES The Contractor shall ensure the safety of all persons under his control at the Project Worksite(s). The Contractor shall promptly and fully comply with, execute and enforce compliance with the provisions of the Occupational Safety and Health Standards, current editions. The Contractor shall comply with these requirements and the safety precautions of the University. OSHA Inspections: Immediately inform the University of South Alabama of inspections conducted by OSHA at the Worksite(s), and transmit copies of citations and violations to the University of South Alabama Safety and Environmental Compliance Department. Safety Communications: Contractor shall ensure that translators are available at the Project to convey instructions, questions, or concerns to all non-english speaking employees whenever said employees are working at the Project. Substance Abuse Policy: The Contractor shall maintain a Drug-Free Workplace Program. Project Safety Officer Requirements: The Contractor shall appoint a full-time Safety Manager for the duration of the Work. Contractor's Safety Officer shall be stationed on-site at all times during the performance of the Work. Alternate employees are acceptable if approved beforehand by the University Project Manager. The Project Safety Manager shall: Complete OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety Training or the Trainer Course in Occupational Safety and Health for the Construction Industry (OTI 500). Complete First Aid/CPR/Blood Borne Pathogens training. Complete safety training so that they are knowledgeable of and have the ability to manage all foreseeable safety issues of this Project. Duties: Safety Officer shall devote the majority of their time to Worksite safety, implementing and maintaining the safety program for Contractor s and subcontractor s forces, enforcement of safe practices, use of safety equipment and personal protective equipment, and other such activities as may be required by OSHA, these safety requirements, and the safety precautions contained in the several Specifications Sections. Alternate Safety Officer: If any work is conducted while the Project Safety Officer is not at the worksite, Contractor shall designate a field supervisor as their safety competent person, as defined by OSHA in article 29 CFR This competent person shall have successfully completed OSHA's 30-Hour Construction Safety Training. The designation of "competent person" does not certify the individual as "competent" with regards to scaffolding, trenching/excavations, confined spaces, or other specialized areas as directed by OSHA without the successful completion of the appropriate training for the applicable subpart. Alternate Safety Officer shall not have other responsibilities outside of safety while substituting for the Project Safety Officer. If the Project Safety Officer is away from the Project for more than seven (7) consecutive days, the Alternate Safety Officer must meet the same qualifications as the Project Safety Officer. If the Project Safety Officer or Alternate Safety Officer is not effective in executing the assigned duties, the Contractor shall furnish new Safety Officer/s, when requested by the University. Prior to commencing the Work, each subcontractor shall identify a represent as their safety competent person, as detailed in Paragraph 1.08.A.7.e of this Section. UPDATED - JULY 19, 2017 Page 3 of 11

4 SAFETY TRAINING DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS SPECIFICATION GUIDELINES Project Safety Orientation: The Contractor shall ensure that all employees (including Subcontractor employees) are properly trained in the recognition and avoidance of unsafe work practices and conditions, the regulations applicable to their work, and all site-specific safety hazards. Said training shall include written, oral, and visual components to ensure information comprehension, regardless of education level and/or language. Prior to starting work, all components of the Contractor s Project Safety Orientation shall be maintained on file and will be provided to university officials upon request. Contractor shall provide a hard hat sticker with numbering unique to each individual to identify satisfactory completion of the Project safety orientation. Tool Box Safety Talks: Field Supervisors shall conduct Safety talks at least weekly with all field employees working at the Project. The information relayed in this training shall be current and relevant to the current personnel, Worksite conditions, and/or Work scope at the Project. Equipment Operators: The Contractor shall ensure that all equipment operators are competent to operate the specific equipment safely, as demonstrated by successful completion of appropriate training, evaluation, and possession of all applicable licenses/certifications. Documentation: Trained employees shall carry on their person proof of "competent person" safety training relevant to the work being performed. Contractor shall assemble, maintain and have it available on site a training log documenting the required safety training for employees and competent persons at the project. Training shall have been completed within the issuing Agency s time period of validity or since the applicable regulation s last revision, whichever is more recent. If the time period of validity cannot be determined for an employee s training, the training will not be considered valid. SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES The Contractor s Superintendent shall: Make thorough safety inspections of the Worksite(s) daily and immediately act to eliminate unsafe acts or unsafe conditions, and record all suggestions made and actions taken. Ensure compliance with these requirements, OSHA requirements, and other industry safety requirements. Support the Project Safety Officer to enable him or her to effectively execute the duties and responsibilities. Authorize immediate action to correct substandard safety actions and/or conditions. Review and act to ensure compliance with safety procedures with supervisors, subcontractors, and suppliers. Conduct job wide safety talk at least once a month to review site-specific issues, critical task analysis, and root cause analysis. Take active part in all supervisory safety meetings. Become familiar with the Project Emergency Action Plan and know the assigned responsibilities. Cooperate with safety representatives of the University. The Contractor s Project Safety Officer shall: Make thorough safety inspections of the Worksite(s) daily and immediately act to eliminate unsafe acts or unsafe conditions, and record all suggestions made and actions taken on a Construction Safety Inspection Report. This report shall identify and document resolutions of all safety issues that could result in: struck by, caught between, falls from, shocked by, or other catastrophic incidents. It shall also include safety issues identified by Contractor s Superintendent, Contractor's Job Foremen, each Subcontractor s designated Competent Person, the University UPDATED - JULY 19, 2017 Page 4 of 11

5 Safety and Environmental Compliance Department, and the University Project Manager during Worksite audits, and all pro-active steps taken by the Contractor to prevent safety related incidents. The report shall be completed as follows: Print or write legibly. Indicate all safety issues that were cited during the previous week. Describe safety issues precisely; avoid using imprecise words and generalities. Describe safety issues with words similar to those which appear in the publication addressing that issue. State immediate actions taken by the Contractor to address safety issue and to preclude recurrence thereof. Illustrative of actions may include: Removed electrical equipment from service. Started cleanup of area. Included topic of unsafe practice in agenda of next tool box meeting. Indicate date on which the Contractor corrected the infraction. Be familiar with the Project Emergency Action Plan and know the assigned responsibilities. Investigate Worksite accidents and recommend immediate corrective action. Promptly complete an Incident Report and/or Root Cause Analysis, as necessary. Furnish job foremen with appropriate material for use by job foremen in conducting weekly tool box safety meetings. Conduct a job-wide safety talk at least once a month to review site-specific issues, critical task analysis, and root cause analysis. Attend job foremen and subcontractor tool box safety meetings and evaluate effectiveness. Assist in preparation of accident investigation and reporting procedures. Report all injury, or property damage associated with the project to the University of South Alabama Safety Officer and Project Manager on the same day that the incident occurs. Implement training programs for supervisors and employees as they apply to their specific responsibilities. Be responsible for the control, availability, use, and maintenance of safety equipment, including employee personal protective equipment. Cooperate with safety representatives of the University. Attend and participate in safety meetings held by the University as requested. Investigate safety violations and unsafe working conditions. The Contractor shall submit to the University, no later than the 10th day of each month, the Monthly Project Safety Report, including the referenced attachments. The Contractor's Job Foremen shall: Make thorough safety inspections of the Worksite(s) daily and immediately act to eliminate unsafe acts or unsafe conditions, and record all suggestions made and actions taken. UPDATED - JULY 19, 2017 Page 5 of 11

6 Instruct workers regarding safe work practices and work methods at the time workers are given work assignments. Furnish and enforce the use of protective equipment and suitable tools for the assigned job task. Continuously monitor to ensure no unsafe practices and conditions are present on his or her portion of the work. Make a complete investigation of accidents to determine facts necessary to take corrective action to prevent recurrence. Hold weekly tool box safety talks with personnel to: Discuss observed unsafe work practices and unsafe conditions. Review the accident experience of the crew and discuss correction of the accident causes. Discuss the anticipated hazards for the upcoming week s work. Review Critical Task Analysis. Review Root Cause Analysis. Encourage safety suggestions from the crew and report those suggestions to the Safety Officer. Ensure that first aid is promptly administered to an injured employee. Report violations of job safety and security immediately to the Contractor s Superintendent and Safety Officer. Be familiar with the Project Emergency Action Plan and know the assigned responsibilities. Cooperate with the University s safety representatives. The Subcontractor s designated Competent Person shall: Make thorough safety inspections of the Worksite(s) daily and immediately act to eliminate unsafe acts or unsafe conditions, and record all suggestions made and actions taken. Plan and execute the Work in compliance with the site-specific safety program. Furnish and enforce the use of personal protective equipment. Attend supervisory safety meetings scheduled by the Contractor. Schedule and attend weekly tool box talks to be held by Job Foremen for all employees. Report to the Contractor s Safety Officer or the Contractor s Superintendent all observed unsafe conditions, unsafe practices, and violations of job security. Be familiar with the Project Emergency Action Plan and know the assigned responsibilities. Cooperate with the University s safety representatives. WORK TASK SAFETY: The Contractor shall ensure that all required monitoring (e.g. air, noise, silica, etc.) is completed as directed by the applicable regulations. Monitoring equipment shall be calibrated and certified to be accurate at the time of use. Confined Space Entry: All confined space Work shall be performed in compliance with ANSI Z , Safety Requirements for Confined Spaces. The Contractor shall initiate a University confined space entry permit, specific to the project. The Contractor shall assemble all Confined Space Permits and have available at the Worksite(s). UPDATED - JULY 19, 2017 Page 6 of 11

7 Contact the University safety and Environmental Compliance Department for permit application. Hot Work: Where practicable, all combustibles shall be relocated at least 35 feet from hot Worksite(s). Where relocation is impractical, combustibles shall be protected with flame proof covers, shielded with metal, guards, curtains, or wet down material to help prevent ignition of material. Barricades shall be used to prevent employees and the general public from walking beneath or near hot works. When a barricade is not possible, a fire watch shall be used. There must be a fire exit within 15' when this work is performed. Contractor must have a fire extinguisher on hand when performing hot work. Electrical Safety: Assured grounding is not allowed. Ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) protection is required for all temporary power. Scaffold Safety: The scaffold "competent person" shall inspect all scaffolds and correct all problems before use and prior to each shift. A scaffold tagging system is required. The "competent person" shall endorse the tag upon completion of inspection. Employees shall not be allowed to ride on mobile scaffolds when being moved. Construction equipment powered by internal combustion engine and operated in underground spaces and in permanently and temporarily enclosed above ground spaces; equipment shall have exhaust scrubbers and shall conform to requirements of CFR c(iv). Gasoline shall not be taken, stored, or used underground. Below-ground structures are "underground" once a temporary cover, such as timber deck matting, or a permanent cover, such as backfill, covers them. Structurally significant repairs, alterations, and reconstruction of mechanical equipment used on the job, including but not limited to hoisting equipment, and material handling equipment, shall be certified by a structural engineer, registered as a Professional Engineer in the State of Alabama, as having material quality and structural integrity to or greater than original equipment. Lifting Equipment and Conveyors: All crane operators shall have National Council for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO) certification or equivalent accredited authority. Prior to starting work, two copies of each crane operators' current valid certification shall be submitted to the University upon request. All hoisting equipment, including those rented and leased, shall be inspected and have a current annual certification. Prior to starting work, two copies of the current valid certification shall be submitted to University Project Manager. Hoisting equipment shall not be operated until this requirement has been met. Duties and Recordkeeping: Supervision of testing, examinations, heat treatments, and recordkeeping procedures shall be executed by persons designated in Paragraph 1.09.B.3 of this Section. The signing of Certificates of Compliance and entries into the record shall be performed only by persons designated in Paragraph 1.10.B.3 of this Section. Certifications shall not be submitted to the University until all conditions cited for correction on semi-annual certification report form are corrected satisfactory to the Inspector. Contractor shall maintain records of all work performed on lifting equipment and conveyors, including reports of non-destructive testing and heat testing performed by others, in relation to each certification. Records shall be available for examination on request. Maintain a copy of each certificate, relating to annual examination and unit proof load testing, with each crane and derrick. Critical Lift Plan shall be submitted to the Contractor s Safety Officer prior to lifts that involve the following conditions: When lift weight exceeds 75 percent of crane capacity. When lift will occur over or adjacent to public thoroughfares. UPDATED - JULY 19, 2017 Page 7 of 11

8 When lift will require use of two or more cranes or derricks. When lift involves use of a man basket. When special hoisting or rigging equipment is involved. A Pre-Lift meeting shall then be conducted with the Contractor and associate subs to review the Critical Lift Plan. Subsequent to the review with the University, Contractor shall complete a Pre-Lift meeting with all applicable personnel at the beginning of each shift, if any of the above referenced requirements shall occur continuously. Use of helicopters will require advanced notice and approval by the University. HOUSEKEEPING Housekeeping shall be a continual work task that is part of every employee's daily job scope. Trash receptacles shall be placed throughout the project, especially at areas where employees gather to take breaks. Debris shall be removed from all trash containers, as necessary. Management and Employee Responsibility: All Employees share the responsibility for maintaining good housekeeping practice and following the established housekeeping procedures. The Superintendent, field supervisors, and Safety Officer shall be responsible to monitor housekeeping as part of their continual safety inspection procedures, note all hazards or areas of non-compliance, initiate clean-up procedures and provide follow-up. Glass bottles shall not be allowed on the project site. PERSONAL SAFETY EQUIPMENT Clothing: Minimum upper body protection shall be a shirt with sleeves of at least four inches in length from the shoulder. Full-length pants or trousers are required. Special protective clothing requirements for various tasks shall be worn as outlined in OSHA and in other Project specifications. Fall protection: 100 percent fall protection shall be used for all persons at a height of six feet or more above the walking or working surface. Only conventional protection is acceptable, no written or alternative plans are allowed. All trades not governed by OSHA Subpart M shall also comply with this provision. Use of horizontal lifeline systems shall be pre-planned and developed by a qualified person. The horizontal lifeline system design shall be submitted to the University prior to commencing the applicable work. Fall restraint equipment shall be worn while operating aerial lifts (e.g. boom lifts, scissor lifts, etc.). This requirement is meant as an additional safeguard to prevent falls, but it does permit employees to leave the floor of the lift basket. Head protection: Persons on the worksite shall wear ANSI approved head protection 100 percent of the time while on the construction Worksite(s). Head protection shall be worn with the bill extended over each employee's face. Soft caps may not be worn between head protection and each employee's head. Eye protection: Persons on the worksite shall wear ANSI approved eye protection. All protective eyewear shall be equipped with side shields. Only clear eye protection shall be worn inside buildings. High visibility/reflective vests or t shirts: Shall wear a high visibility, reflective vest or t shirt that meets the requirements of ADOT 100 percent of the time. Contractor is required to ensure to each employee has all the personal protective equipment required to perform the job safely, per OSHA and ANSI protective standards. All personal safety equipment shall be inspected prior to use to ensure the protective nature of the equipment is in no way diminished. SITE-SPECIFIC SAFETY AND HEALTH PROGRAM Contractor's Site-Specific Safety and Health Program shall be submitted to the University prior to Site Notice to UPDATED - JULY 19, 2017 Page 8 of 11

9 Proceed. Work at the site shall not begin until the University has approved, in writing, the Contractor s Safety Program and it has been reviewed at the Safety Pre-construction Meeting. Implementation and enforcement of the Safety Program for the forces of the Contractor and all subcontractors shall be the responsibility of the Contractor. The following shall be described in detail: Contractor's Management s Commitment and Leadership: This policy statement shall include: Safety goals for the project. Commitment of personnel and resources to adequately address safety. Management s cooperation in working with the University in ensuring safe Worksite(s). Safety Responsibilities of Personnel: For each of the responsibilities named below, the Contractor shall list the name and title of the responsible individual, the scope of authority, their immediate supervisor, and the other assigned duties. Safety program promulgation and execution responsibility. Worksite inspections responsibility. Project's first-aid medical treatment responsibility and emergency first-aid program. Accident Prevention: The program shall include a description of the various hazards associated with Project's scope of work and the measures that will be taken to address the hazards and keep persons and/or property safe. Site-specific safety orientation and safety education of new employees. Proposed tool box safety talk program. Worksite(s) inspections scope and frequency. Employee protective devices: Personal devices required. Personal devices available. Traffic control. Protective devices available. Accident procedures: Worksite(s) medical facilities. Doctor/hospital arrangements: Emergency. Non-emergency. Worksite(s) accident devices: First-aid supplies. Emergency transport. Other. Accident investigation. Subcontractor safety: Responsibility for the subcontractor's safety. UPDATED - JULY 19, 2017 Page 9 of 11

10 Inclusion of Site-Specific Safety Program in the subcontract. Specific requirements of the subcontractor to promote safety and health. Each subcontractor shall submit to Contractor their company's site-specific safety program for this Project. The program shall include a description of the various hazards associated with their trade and the insures that will be taken to address the hazards and keep persons and/or property safe from harm. The program shall also include a hazard communications program and pertinent safety data sheets (SDS). Other safety and health features of the program: Disciplinary actions for non-compliance with safety requirements. Site conditions/security Health facilities and concerns Substance Abuse Program as detailed in Paragraph 1.06 of this Section Other loss control procedures to be used beyond Specifications minimum requirements, and as required in the Contract Documents. If the Contractor desires to change the Site-Specific Safety and Health Program, the University shall be notified in writing and the changes submitted for approval prior to proceeding with work governed by the changes. PERFORMANCE. Contractor shall address all deficiencies identified by the University of South Alabama as soon as reasonably possible. Corrective actions taken to address the deficiencies shall be documented in writing and forwarded to the university within five (5) calendar days of receipt of the completed Project Safety Assessment. Insurance Claims: Workers compensation and/or general liability loss data will be compiled for this Project, should insurance claims occur. Recordable incidents: # claims 200,000 / total man hours worked as reported to Authority Claim Severity: Claim cost per man hour SAFETY PERFORMANCE Inadequate Performance: If the Contractor fails to comply with the requirements of OSHA, the safety requirements and the safety precautions contained in the several Specifications Sections, the University of South Alabama may: Stop the work, and portions thereof, until such failure is remedied. Willful and repeated failure to comply may result in the shutdown of the Work, and portions thereof. No part of the time lost due to all such stop orders shall be made the subject of claims for extension of time or for increased costs for damage by the Contractor. If any segment of Contractor s safety performance is measured Poor, as detailed in Appendix G, at any time in the Project, the University may request that Contractor furnish a new Project Safety Officer and/or Alternate Safety Officer. If the University considers any insurance claim to have resulted from gross negligence, Contractor may receive a deductive change order for the value of the claim at the time that the University considers the Project to be substantially complete. Gross negligence is defined as Contractor or subcontractor s demonstrating recklessness or willful disregard for the safety of others. If, at any time during this Project, it is determined that Contractor or any subcontractor misleads or misreports any safety, claim, or potential claim related information to the University of South Alabama, Insurance Carrier, or UPDATED - JULY 19, Page 10 of

11 Insurance Broker, then Contractor/ subcontractor, may be removed from the Project, and may not be eligible for any future work for the University. UPDATED - JULY 19, Page 11 of