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Requisition: 300951

LOW ACTIVITY WASTE PRETREATMENT SYSTEM

SITE PREPARATION

Project No. T5L01

CSI Section 01 35 00, Rev. 00

Safety and Health Requirements

Date: June 26, 2017

Prepared for the U.S. Department of Energy

Office of River Protection

Post Office Box 850

Richland, Washington 99352

Contractor for the U.S. Department of Energy

Contract No. DAC27-08RV14800

LA WPS Site Preparation Safety & Health Requirements

APPROVALS:

Tara G. Reed Buyers Technical Representative (Print)

Tom Kisenwether Construction Manager (Print)

NIA Engineering Design Authority (Print)

Jason Randles One System ESH&Q (Print)

Darren Merrill Industrial Hygiene (Print)

Other (Print)

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Project: T5LO 1 Requisition: 300951 Section: 01 35 00 Revision: 00 Date: 6/26/2017

Project: T5L01

Specification: 01 35 00

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LAWPS Site Prep Safety & Health Requirements

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.0 SUMMARY .............................................................................................................................................. 4

2.0 CODES, STANDARDS, LAWS AND REGULATIONS........................................................................ 4

3.0 DEFINITIONS.......................................................................................................................................... 8

4.0 SAFETY AND HEALTH REQUIREMENTS ......................................................................................... 8

4.1 INTEGRATED SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS (ISMS) ....................................................... 8

4.2 GENERAL .......................................................................................................................................... 11

4.3 HAZARD ANALYSIS ....................................................................................................................... 13

4.4 INSPECTIONS AND HAZARD ABATEMENT .............................................................................. 14

4.5 FIRE PROTECTION .......................................................................................................................... 15

4.6 CONTROL OF HAZARDOUS ENERGY AND MATERIALS (LOCKOUT/TAGOUT) ............... 18

4.7 HOISTING AND RIGGING .............................................................................................................. 19

4.8 MEETINGS/INVESTIGATIONS ...................................................................................................... 21

4.9 ELECTRICAL SAFETY PRACTICES ............................................................................................. 21

4.10 ELECTRICAL DESIGN AND INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS ............................................. 27

4.11 EXCAVATIONS ................................................................................................................................ 28

4.12 TASK SAFETY AWARENESS (TSA) PROGRAM ......................................................................... 30

4.13 INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE .................................................................................................................. 31

4.14 FALL PROTECTION......................................................................................................................... 33

4.15 TEMPERATURE EXTREMES ......................................................................................................... 37

4.16 FIRST AID AND OCCUPATIONAL MEDICAL SERVICES ......................................................... 37

4.17 EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS .................................................................................................... 38

4.18 REPORTING ACCIDENTS AND INCIDENTS ............................................................................... 40

4.19 BULLETIN BOARDS ........................................................................................................................ 41

4.20 RESPIRATORY PROTECTION ....................................................................................................... 42

4.21 MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE ........................................................................................................... 43

4.22 RADIATION GENRATING DEVICES ............................................................................................ 45

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1.0 SUMMARY

This section establishes specific requirements for SUBCONTRACTORS doing work on construction

projects. The requirements of this document are based on current conditions and/or operations in areas

of the planned project. This document is to be used to assist the SUBCONTRACTOR in

understanding the safety and health requirements of the Low Activity Waste Pretreatment System

(LAWPS) Project. This document does not relieve the SUBCONTRACTOR of the requirement to

plan for or provide a safe Work Site. This document does not relieve the SUBCONTRACTOR or its

lower tier Subcontractor(s) from recognizing and complying with applicable local, state and federal

regulations. The term “personnel” includes both SUBCONTRACTOR and its lower tier

Subcontractors’ personnel. The “Subcontractor Safety and Health Requirements” provide specific

instruction to Subcontractors in areas where there are BUYER requirements in addition to regulatory

requirements, or where emphasis is needed in portions of the regulations to ensure uniformity between

the Subcontractor’s program and those of the BUYER’s operations and/or operations of other site

contractors.

Hereinafter, the construction SUBCONTRACTOR (includes lower tier subcontractors and suppliers)

shall be referred to as “SUBCONTRACTOR” and Washington River Protection Solutions LLC

(WRPS) shall be referred to as “BUYER.”

2.0 CODES, STANDARDS, LAWS AND REGULATIONS

2.1 In addition to the SUBCONTRACTOR safety, health, and radiological control requirements

listed in this document, the SUBCONTRACTOR shall comply with the most recent edition

(unless otherwise noted) of the following (list is non-inclusive):

American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH), “Threshold

Limit Values for Chemical Substances and Physical Agents and Biological Exposure

Indices,” (2005) (incorporated by reference, see §851.27) when the ACGIH Threshold

Limit Values (TLVs) are lower (more protective) than permissible exposure limits in

29 CFR 1910. When the ACGIH TLVs are used as exposure limits, contractors must

nonetheless comply with the other provisions of any applicable expanded health

standard found in 29 CFR 1910.ANSI Z41-1991, "American National Standard for

Personal Protection - Protective Footwear."

American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Z88.2, “American National Standard

for Respiratory Protection,” (1992) (incorporated by reference, see §851.27).

a. ANSI A 10.28, Safety Requirements for Work Platforms Suspended from

Cranes or Derricks for Construction and Demolition Operations.

b. ANSI MH27.1, Specifications for Underhung Cranes and Monorail Systems

c. ANSI Z136.1, “Safe Use of Lasers,” (2000) (incorporated by reference, see

§851.27).

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d. ANSI Z49.1, “Safety in Welding, Cutting and Allied Processes,” sections 4.3

and E4.3 (1999) (incorporated by reference, see §851.27).

e. ANSI/ASME, B18.15 Forged Eyebolt

ASME, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, New York, New York:

a. B30.2, Overhead and Gantry Cranes Top Running Bridge, Single or Multiple

Girder, Top Running Trolley Hoist

b. B30.5, Mobile and Locomotive Cranes

c. B30.9, Slings

d. B30.10, Hooks

e. B30.11, Monorails and Underhung Cranes

f. B30.16, Overhead Hoists (Underhung)

g. B30.17, Overhead and Gantry Cranes (Top Running Bridge, Single Girder,

Underhung Hoist)

h. B30.20, Below-the-Hook Lifting Devices

i. BTH-1, Design of Below-the-Hook Lifting Devices

j. B30.21, Lever Hoists

k. B30.23, Personnel Lifting Systems

l. B30.26, Rigging Hardware

m. B30.22, Articulating Boom Cranes

n. B56.10, Manually Propelled High Lift Industrial Trucks

o. B56.1, Safety Standard for Low Lift and High Lift Trucks

p. 7.5, “Nameplates and Markings”

q. 7.25, “Forks”

r. 7.35, “Platforms”

s. B56.6, Safety Standard for Rough Terrain Forklift Trucks

PASE, Portable Automotive Service Equipment

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ANSI/ITSDT B56.1, Safety Standard for Low Lift and High Lift Trucks – Revised

Errata: December 7, 2006

NOG-1, Rules for Construction of Overhead and Gantry Cranes (Top Running Bridge,

Multiple Girder)

NUM-1, Rules for Construction of Cranes, Monorails, and Hoist (with bridge or

trolley or hoist of the underhung type).

ASTM, American Society of Testing and Materials, Washington, D.C.:

a. A148/A148M, Standard Specification for Steel Castings, High Strength, For

Structural Purposes

b. A391/A391M, Standard Specification for Grade 80 for Alloy Steel Chain

c. A489, Standard Specification for Carbon Steel Eyebolts

d. E165, Standard Practice for Liquid Penetrant Inspection Method

e. E709, Standard Practice for Magnetic Particle Examination

f. F 1145, Standard Specification for Turnbuckles, Swaged, Welded, Forged

g. F541, Standard Specifications for Alloy Steel Eyebolts

CMAA, Crane Manufacturer’s Association of America, Charlotte, North Carolina:

a. 70, Specifications for Top Running Bridge & Gantry Type Multiple Girder

Electric Overhead Traveling Cranes

b. 74, Specifications for Top Running & Under Running Single Girder Electric

Overhead Traveling Cranes Utilizing Under Running Trolley Hoist.

DOE-HDBK-1205-97, Guide to Good Practices for Design Development and

Implementation, U.S. Department of Energy, Washington, D.C.

DOE-HDBK-1206-98, Guide to Good Practices for on-the-Job Training, U.S.

Department of Energy, Washington, D.C

DOE Order 5480.4, Environmental Protection, Safety, and Health Protection

Standards, U.S. Department of Energy, Washington, D.C.

DOE-HDBK-1092, “DOE Electrical Safety Handbook”, U.S. Department of Energy,

Richland Operations Office.

DOE-STD-1088-95, “Fire Protection for Relocatable Structures”, U.S. Department of

Energy

DOE-STD-1066-2012, “Fire Protection Design Criteria”, U.S. Department of Energy

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National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1, “Fire Code”

NFPA 10, “Standards for Portable Fire Extinguishers”

NFPA 51B, “Standard for Fire Prevention During Welding, Cutting, and Other Hot

Work”

NFPA 70, “National Electrical Code” (2014).

NFPA 70E, “Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace,” (2004) (incorporated

by reference, see §851.27).

NFPA 101, “Life Safety Code”®

NFPA 241, “Standard for Safeguarding Construction, Alteration, and Demolition

Operations”

505, “Powered Industrial Trucks Including Type Designations, Areas of Use,

Conversions, Maintenance, and Operation”

NFPA 701, “Standard Methods of Fire Tests for Flame Propagation of Textiles and

Films”

TFC-CHARTER-02, “WRPS Safety Councils”

TFC-ESHQ-S_IH-C-17, “Employee Job Task Analysis”

Title 10 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 835, “Occupational Radiation Protection”

Title 10 CFR 850, “Chronic Beryllium Disease Prevention Program”

Title 10 CFR 851, “Worker Safety and Health Program”

Title 29 CFR, Parts 1904.4 through 1904.11, 1904.29 through 1904.33, 1904.44 and

1904.46, “Recording and Reporting Occupational Injuries and Illnesses, excluding

29CFR 1910.1096, “Ionizing Radiation, and 29CFR 1910.1000, Beryllium”

Title 29 CFR, Part 1910, “Occupational Safety and Health Standards”

Title 29 CFR, Part 1926, “Safety and Health Regulations for Construction”

Title 48 CFR DEAR 970.5223-1, “Integration of Environment, Safety, and Health into

Work Planning and Execution”

Washington Administrative Code (WAC)

173-303, “Dangerous Waste Regulations,

296-24, General Safety and Health Standards

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296-24-240, Crawler Locomotive and Truck Cranes

296-155-525, Cranes and Derricks

Part D, Materials Handling and Storage, Including Cranes, Derricks, etc., and Rigging

Part L, Cranes, Derricks, Hoists, Elevators, and Conveyors.

SAE J765, Crane Load Stability Test Code, Society of Automotive Engineers,

Warrendale, Pennsylvania.

3.0 DEFINITIONS

3.1 Competent Person – one who is capable of identifying existing and predictable hazards in the

surroundings, or working conditions which are unsanitary, hazardous, or dangerous to

employees, and who has authority to take prompt corrective measure to eliminate them.

Designation and completion of training shall be in the SUBCONTRACTOR’s onsite files.

3.2 Qualified Person – one with a recognized degree or professional certificate or extensive

knowledge and experience in the subject field who is capable of design, analysis, evaluation

and specifications in the subject work project or product. Designation and completion of

training shall be in the SUBCONTRACTOR’s onsite files.

4.0 SAFETY AND HEALTH REQUIREMENTS

In performance of work under this subcontract, the SUBCONTRACTOR shall comply with the

following BUYER safety, health, and radiological control requirements.

4.1 INTEGRATED SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS (ISMS)

The BUYER embraces the philosophy of an integrated safety management system that

includes environmental, safety, and health requirements in the work planning and execution

processes and ensures protection of the worker, the public, the environment, and property.

The BUYER’S expectations for integrated safety management system (ISMS) are based on

the complexity and hazards associated with the Work and include the (1) described

functions, components, processes, and interfaces (system map or blueprint) and (2)

personnel who execute those assigned roles and responsibilities to manage and control the

ISMS. Line management responsibility, clear roles, and balanced priorities are essential

elements of ISMS. DEAR 970-5223-1 requires that the SUBCONTRACTOR integrate the

BUYER’s ISMS core functions and guiding principles into work planning and execution.

BUYER’s core functions and guiding principles are as follows:

a. Line management responsible for safety and environmental requirements

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b. Clear roles and responsibilities

c. Competence commensurate with responsibilities

d. Balance priorities

e. Identification of safety standards and requirements

f. Hazard controls tailored to work being performed

g. Work authorization

h. Worker involvement

i. Communication and stakeholder involvement

j. Continuous improvement

k. Senior management involvement

l. Establish ES&H policies

m. Define the scope of work

n. Identify and analyze the hazards

o. Develop and implement hazards controls

p. Perform work within controls

q. Provide feedback and continuous improvement

r. Management review

The SUBCONTRACTOR shall demonstrate that the mechanisms are in place to direct,

monitor and verify implementation of ISMS. The key elements provided by the BUYER

below reflect the minimum expectations required for implementation of the

SUBCONTRACTOR program related to the site and individual activities. The

SUBCONTRACTOR is encouraged to submit an Integrated Safety Management System

Matrix, (example available), as a guide for implementation of ISMS

.

Management Oversight -Procedures and/or mechanisms are in place and utilize that:

a. Define clear line management roles and responsibilities within

SUBCONTRACTOR’s organization and activities to ensure that safety is

maintained at all levels.

b. Ensure that personnel who supervise work are competent commensurate with their

responsibilities.

c. Incorporate the best practices of the various safety initiatives (e.g., Job Hazard

Analysis, etc.).

d. Emphasize management review and resolution of recommendations for

improvement, including worker suggestions.

e. Encourage personnel to provide information and feedback for self-assessments,

continuous improvement, and occurrence reporting as well as routine

observations.

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f. Develop feedback and improvement opportunities at the site, as well as the

individual level, and ensure that information developed is utilized to provide

feedback and improvement applicable to future similar/related activities.

Hazard Identification- Procedures and/or mechanisms are in place and utilized that:

a. By using the SUBCONTRACTOR’s Work Control Program, ensure that hazards

associated with the work have been identified and analyzed and personnel

responsible for the analysis of environmental, health or safety concerns work

closely with those assigned to analyze and control the hazards for the site/activity.

b. Provide direction and approval from line management and integration of

requirements.

c. Ensure personnel whose roles are to identify and analyze hazards are competent to

execute the responsibilities.

d. Include workers in the identification and determination of hazards.

e. Implement appropriate controls for mitigation of hazards present at the

site/activity.

Operations-Procedures and/or mechanisms are in place and utilized that:

a. By an Integrated Work Control Program, ensure work planning (standards and

requirements) integrated at the individual or activity level fully analyzes hazards

and develops appropriate controls, prior to authorization of work or

commencement of operations.

b. Ensure a process is established to confirm site, activity and operations work force

readiness prior to authorization for start of work.

c. Ensure a process is established that authorizes operations to be conducted.

d. Ensure adequate performance measures and indicators (balanced priorities),

including safety performance measures, are established for the work.

e. Ensure workers actively participate in the work planning process through

activities including Plan of the Day (POD) and Task Safety Awareness (TSA)

briefings.

f. Ensure work documents demonstrate effective integration of safety management.

g. Ensure verification of ISMS flows down to lower tier subcontractors and vendors.

h. During work or following task completion, provide a mechanism for feedback of

lessons learned and opportunities for improvement.

Safety Conscious Work Environment (SCWE)

a. Contractor shall establish and maintain a strong safety culture and Safety Conscious

Work Environment (SCWE), in accordance with Departmental expectations and the

Integrated Safety Management System (Department of Energy Acquisition Regulation

(DEAR) clause at 970.5223-1, Integration of Environment, Safety, and Health into

Work Planning and Execution).

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b. Special emphasis should be placed on behaviors and values that specifically enhance

sustained employee performance in the three Safety Focus Area (Leadership,

Employee Engagement, and Organizational Learning).

c. The Contractor shall leverage required Employee Concern Programs and Differing

Professional Opinion Processes to encourage the free, open and fearless expression of

employee concerns and their resolution in support of a strong safety culture.

d. The Contractor shall take action to demonstrate absolute proscription of

actions/environment contributing to a chilling effect such as: harassment, intimidation,

retaliation, and/or discrimination (for engagement in protected activity).

Required SUBCONTRACTOR Submittals (see Master Submittal Log)

a. Written verification of adherence to ISMS (“Integrated Safety Management

System” Compliance Matrix or equivalent.)

4.2 GENERAL

SUBCONTRACTOR shall establish and maintain a written Worker Safety and Health

Program Plan that includes a Construction and Industrial Safety Program established in

accordance with section 4.1 and specifies procedures used to implement the Construction

and Industrial Safety Program.

The SUBCONTRACTOR shall identify proposed key personnel, e.g., the superintendent

and persons authorized to assume the superintendent’s role during his or her absence, and

other personnel to be assigned safety and health responsibilities, their qualifications and

their respective duties. The superintendent or other duly designated representative shall be

present on the Jobsite during performance of this Subcontract until the work is completed

and accepted by the BUYER [10 CFR 851, Appendix A].

The SUBCONTRACTOR safety representative shall maintain a field presences during the

field activities and foster the zero accident philosophy with a proactive approach. The

SUBCONTRACTOR safety representative shall interface with the BUYER safety

representative to continually improve the Jobsite safety culture.

The SUBCONTRACTOR’s designee shall have full and complete responsibility for

compliance with regulatory and contractual safety and health requirements. The presence of

dedicated BUYER project safety and health personnel shall not relieve the

SUBCONTRACTOR designee of that responsibility.

Joint SUBCONTRACTOR/BUYER walkdown(s) of the Jobsite shall be performed in

conjunction with the pre-construction briefing to identify hazards inherent to the site work

operation(s) and the surrounding environment [10 CFR 851.21].

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The SUBCONTRACTOR shall ensure that each employee receives worker protection

training and that each employee entering the Jobsite has, through experience, training and,

where required, certification, the skills and knowledge necessary to safely perform his or her

assigned tasks [10 CFR 851.25]. New hire orientation is not inclusive of training that may

be required.

Prior to start of work, the SUBCONTRACTOR shall conduct a safety inspection of

electrical tools and mechanical equipment (including cranes) to be brought to the Hanford

Site. Deficiencies shall be corrected prior to arrival at the Jobsite. Documented evidence of

inspection shall be maintained on the Jobsite for BUYER review.

General Site Work Rules: SUBCONTRACTOR employees, lower tier

SUBCONTRACTORS, visitors and vendors working at, or visiting the Jobsite shall, as a

minimum, possess and wear a hard hat, safety glasses (or prescription safety glasses with

side shields), footwear that is ASTM F2413-05/ANSI Z41 compliant, long pants, and shirts

with sleeves, a minimum of 4 inches in length, while at the Jobsite. Prescribed general

(minimum) and specific personal protective equipment (PPE) shall be worn unless in an

“exception area” approved by the BUYER. The SUBCONTRACTOR shall enforce the

General Site Work Rules as specified in this section. Deviations from this requirement will

require approval from the BUYER.

The SUBCONTRACTOR shall develop a scaffold tagging system compatible with the

BUYER’s three tag system (reference TFC-ESHQ-S_IS-C-01 “Scaffolding”). BUYER uses

a red tag to indicate scaffolds under construction or demolition, yellow to indicate scaffolds

that are complete but have hazards associated with them, and green to indicate scaffolds

erected to a complete, safe standard. The SUBCONTRACTOR may duplicate the BUYER

system.

The SUBCONTRACTOR Safety and Health Program shall be supported by either a

Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) or Certified Safety Professional (CSP) to ensure the

technical and cultural aspects of safety and health are met [10 CFR 851.20]. Safety

personnel working within the SUBCONTRACTOR’s authority must meet one of the

following criteria:

a. Construction Health Safety Technician (CHST),

b. Occupational Health and Safety Technician (OHST),

c. Associated Safety Professional (ASP),

d. Industrial hygiene technicians shall possess Industrial Hygienist in Training

(IHIT) or Certified Associate Industrial Hygienist (CAIH),

e. Equivalency in experience with approval from the BUYER Subcontract Technical

Representative (STR)/Project Safety Representative

f. Resumes of onsite safety personnel and industrial hygiene technicians shall be

submitted for BUYER approval.

During periods of active construction work, the SUBCONTRACTOR shall have at least one

full-time safety personnel on the site for every 50 craft workers who is knowledgeable of the

project’s hazards and has full authority to act on behalf of the SUBCONTRACTOR.

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Required SUBCONTRACTOR Submittals (See Master Submittal Log)

a. Written program and procedure for Construction and Industrial Safety

Program.(maybe included as part of Safety and Health Program submittal)

b. List of Key Supervisory and Safety & Health personnel.

c. Training Program Plan

d. Monthly Training Status Report that includes, NAME, HID, EJTA and training

status of all individuals performing work under the SUBCONTRACT.

Required Minimum Documentation-Available for CONTRACTOR/OWNER Review

a. Walk down of Job Site hazards assessment

b. Training commensurate with job requirements and scope of work.

c. Electrical tools and mechanical equipment (including cranes) inspections.

4.3 HAZARD ANALYSIS

Job-specific hazard analyses (JHA) shall be jointly developed by the SUBCONTRACTOR

in conjunction with the development of work packages and procedures in accordance with

Subcontract Requirements, or other SUBCONTRACTOR documents that direct

implementation of Integrated Work Control processes [10 CFR 851.21, 10 CFR 851.22].

The SUBCONTRACTOR shall assess worker exposure to chemical, physical, biological, or

ergonomic hazards through appropriate workplace monitoring (including personal, area,

wipe, and bulk sampling); biological monitoring; and observation [10 CFR 851, Appendix

A].

Workers shall be informed of foreseeable hazards and the required protective measures

described within the approved hazard analysis prior to commencement of work on the

affected construction operation.

The SUBCONTRACTOR shall ensure that the proper and fully functioning instrumentation

is maintained on site to monitor the above range of hazards.

Personnel operating the instruments shall be trained and qualified on the instrument and

shall be fully capable of interpreting results.

Monitoring results shall be promptly documented [10 CFR 851.26]. Documentation shall

describe the tasks and locations where monitoring occurred, identify workers monitored or

represented by the monitoring, and identify the sampling methods and duration, control

measures in place during monitoring (including the use of PPE), and any other factors that

may have affected sampling results. This monitoring shall occur throughout the subcontract

performance period and shall adjust in frequency and type as appropriate to monitor

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changing waste streams created by the project. Industrial hygiene monitoring data shall be

collected in relation to the scope of work.


a. Job Hazards Analysis (if not included within work package).

b. Hazards Communication Plan (May be included in Industrial Safety and Health

Submittal.

Required Minimum Documentation-Available for BUYER/OWNER Review

a. Training commensurate with job requirements and scope of work.

b. Documentation of exposure assessments, monitoring and sampling strategies and

results.

4.4 INSPECTIONS AND HAZARD ABATEMENT

During periods when work is in progress, the SUBCONTRACTOR shall have a designated

representative on site that is knowledgeable of the hazards that are present and has full

authority to act on behalf of the SUBCONTRACTOR. When personnel are designated to be

competent in a specialized area (e.g., scaffolding, excavations, fall protection, confined

space inspections, etc.) the SUBCONTRACTOR must show by documentation that the

designated person meets the requirements of their assigned duties by training and

experience.

The SUBCONTRACTOR and BUYER will jointly conduct safety and health inspections of

the Jobsite on at least a weekly basis. The date of these inspections, hazards and instances of

noncompliance, and corrective actions taken shall be documented in both the BUYER’S and

SUBCONTRACTOR’S inspection records. If a more frequent inspection schedule (such as

daily) is required by a specific regulatory or industry standard the SUBCONTRACTOR

shall be required to perform and document these inspections as per the applicable standard.

If immediate corrective action(s) are not possible or the hazard falls outside of project work

scope, the SUBCONTRACTOR shall immediately notify affected workers, post appropriate

warning signs, implement interim control measures, and notify the BUYER of actions taken

to protect employees and secure BUYER approval of the measures taken.

When a condition is identified that poses danger of serious injury or impairment of health,

work will be stopped immediately and personnel moved to a safe location. In the event of

such danger, any person is authorized to stop work.


a. Required documentation for personnel identified as being competent and having

specialized training or credentials.

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b. Weekly and periodic inspection documentation to be maintained at Jobsite.

c. Documentation validation of completion and closure of identified issues/concerns.

4.5 FIRE PROTECTION

SUBCONTRACTORS shall comply with requirements of 10 CFR 851 and applicable

codes and standards. Copies of these requirements shall be maintained at the Jobsite and be

available to employees. Any references in these documents to a building code or NFPA

5000 shall be replaced with the International Building Code (IBC).

a. New facilities and facility modifications must conform to the fire resistance

requirements, allowable floor area, building height limitations, and building

separations of the International Building Code (IBC). Consistent with Chapter II

of the CRD, the provisions of the IBC takes precedence over NFPA 5000,

Building Construction and Safety Code. Building construction related to egress

and life safety shall comply with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)

101, Life Safety Code. Conflicts between the IBC and NFPA 101 related to fire

resistance rating shall conform to NFPA 101. Compliance with the Life Safety

Code shall be considered to satisfy the exit requirements of 29 CFR 1910 and 10

CFR 851

b. Typically the International Fire Code (IFC) is a companion document to the IBC.

However, on DOE operations, the IFC shall only be applied when the generation,

treatment, storage, and disposal of ignitable and reactive wastes, defined in

DANGEROUS WASTE REGULATIONS, WAC 173-303, is required by the Tri-

Party Agreement. The NFPA 1, Uniform Fire code, takes precedence over other

situations. Other requirements of IFC are not considered criteria but may be used

as a guide when established criteria do not address a specific situation.

c. Aspects related to fire protection shall comply with the most recent edition of

applicable NFPA Codes or Standards. The fire protection related codes and

standards in effect when facility final design commences (code of record) remain

in effect for the life of the facility. When modifications of a substantial nature

occur, as determined by the AHJ, the current edition of the code shall apply to the

modification. EXCEPTION: If there is a significant hazard that endangers

building occupants, the public, or the environment as determined by the AHJ, the

facility shall be upgraded to the requirements of the current edition of the code or

standard.

d. The provisions of DOE-STD-1066-2012, “Fire Protection Design Criteria”, shall

apply to the purchase, lease, as well as the design and construction, of DOE

facilities erected, modified, or renovated. References to the word “should” in

DOE-STD-1066-2012 will be interpreted as “shall.”

e. Relocatable structures, defined by DOE-STD-1088-95, “Fire Protection for

Relocatable Structures”, shall comply with DOE-STD-1088-95. References to the

word “should” in DOE-STD-1088-95 will be interpreted as a “shall.” Relocatable

structures brought onto the Hanford Site in support of the work activities shall

have gypsum board interior walls unless otherwise approved by the BUYER Fire

Protection Engineer.

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Within 30 days after subcontract award and before commencing Work at the Jobsite the

SUBCONTRACTOR shall submit a Fire Protection/Prevention Program and procedures for

BUYER acceptance in accordance with “Fire Prevention”, 29 CFR 1926.24, 29 CFR

1910.38(b) and NFPA 241, “Standard for Safeguarding Construction, Alteration, and

Demolition Operations”, and that addresses the elements of this section.

Hanford Fire Marshal Permit – The SUBCONTRACTOR shall provide BUYER

information to complete Hanford Fire Marshal Permit Request for the activities listed

below:

a. Automatic suppression system – Installation or deactivation of automatic

suppression systems.

b. Construction/demolition – New construction projects, modifications to, or

relocation of, existing facilities/structures, and demolition of facilities and

structures or portions thereof.

c. Fire alarm and detection systems – Installation or deactivation of fire alarm and

detection systems and related equipment.

d. Fire hydrants – Installation, modification, or deactivation of a fire hydrant.

e. Flammable and combustible liquids – Installation, storage, use, or handling of

Class I flammable liquids or Class II and III combustible liquids in the quantities

listed below:

1. Flammable Liquids: Greater than 5 gal inside and Greater than 10 gal

outside.

2. Class II/III Combustible Liquids: Greater than 25 gal inside and Greater

than 60 gal outside (except fuel oil used in conjunction with oil-burning

equipment)

3. Industrial ovens – Operation of industrial ovens and furnaces.

f. Flammable gases – The installation, storage, use or handling of flammable gases

in quantities greater than 200 ft3.

g. Membrane structures and tents – Construction, location, erection, or placement of

membrane structures, sprung structures, and tents.

h. Occupancy – Use and occupancy of a new facility, and the re-occupancy,

relocation, or change of use and occupancy of an existing facility (including

portable structures).

i. Outdoor burning – Outdoor-burning activities.

j. Portable fuel-fired heaters – The use (indoor or outdoor) of portable fuel-fired

heaters.

k. Tar kettles – Activities using tar kettles.

l. Torch-applied roofing systems – Installation of these roofing systems.

m. Other activities not meeting one of these distinct categories, but falling under the

scope of NFPA 1, Fire Prevention Code, permitting requirements. The BUYER

Fire Protection Engineer will determine when this type of permit is required.

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Greenhouses and temporary enclosures shall only be constructed of noncombustible panels,

flame resistant tarpaulins, or approved materials of equivalent fire-retardant characteristics.

Any fabrics or plastic films used shall be certified as conforming to the requirements of Test

Method #2 contained in NFPA 701, “Standard Methods of Fire Tests for Flame Propagation

of Textiles and Films,” and be approved by the BUYER.

Hot Work: The BUYER will not tolerate fires and explosions caused by hot work or allow

conditions that may lead to these hazardous events. The SUBCONTRACTOR shall perform

hot work strictly in accordance with NFPA 51B and the following:

a. The SUBCONTRACTOR shall submit a plan to control hot work. The plan shall

address requirements identified in NFPA 51B and include a discussion of

responsibilities, hazard identification, control of hazards, and training. The plan

shall be submitted to the BUYER for acceptance prior to initiating hot work

activities. This plan could be included as part of the Fire Protection/Prevention

Program.

b. The SUBCONTRACTOR shall designate, in writing, a permit authorizing

individual(s) (PAI) who is responsible to authorize hot work activities performed

by the SUBCONTRACTOR. The BUYER shall provide training to the Permit

Authorizing Individual (PAI).

c. A copy of the authorized hot work permit must be maintained at the hot work

area.

d. Completed hot work permits will be retained in the SUBCONTRACTOR files

and available for BUYER review. At completion of the project/contract closeout,

the SUBCONTRACTOR shall submit hot work permits for records retention.

e. The SUBCONTRACTOR shall initiate a hot work permit for hot work activities

(including designated areas) using the hot work permit forms provided by the

BUYER.

f. The SUBCONTRACTOR shall obtain concurrence on hot work permits from the

Facility Administrator prior to authorizing hot work. The Facility Administrator

will advise the PAI of facility specific hazards (construction and/or operational

hazards) that may result in hazardous conditions. The PAI must take the necessary

actions to ensure that any hazardous conditions are made non-hazardous prior to

authorizing hot work.

g. Fire watches shall be provided during, and for a minimum of 30 minutes after the

hot work, except hot work performed in designated areas (as defined in NFPA

51B).

h. In addition to their other duties, fire watches shall monitor the safety of the hot

work operator.

i. Designated Areas: The PAI shall ensure designated areas are fire safe prior to

authorization. The SUBCONTRACTOR shall ensure that designated areas are

maintained fire safe and in accordance with the Hot Work Permit. Designated

areas are not permitted in radiologically contaminated areas.

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The SUBCONTRACTOR is responsible to provide flame resistant personal protective

clothing, subject to approval by the BUYER, when cutting and welding is required in a

Radiologically Controlled Area.

The SUBCONTRACTOR shall provide fire-extinguishing equipment appropriate for the

operation and SUBCONTRACTOR’S personnel shall be trained in the use of such

equipment, including “hands-on” training and actual discharge of a fire extinguisher.

Records of employee fire watch training shall be maintained at the Jobsite.

Portable fire extinguishers shall be inspected monthly and have a qualitative inspection

annually in accordance with NFPA 10. A tag recording inspections shall be attached to each

extinguisher.


a. Written program and procedure for Fire Protection/Prevention. (maybe included

as part of 4.1, Safety and Health Program submittal)

b. Hot Work Control Plan.

c. Permit Authorizing Individual Designation.


a. Reference copies of: OSHA “Fire Protection and Prevention” standard, NFPA 1,

“Fire Code” and NFPA 241, “Safeguarding Construction, Alteration and

Demolition Operations” available at the Jobsite.

b. Hot Work Permits

c. Fire Marshal Permit(s)

d. Fire watch training records

e. Fire extinguisher inspection tags

f. Fire extinguisher use training records

4.6 CONTROL OF HAZARDOUS ENERGY AND MATERIALS (LOCKOUT/TAGOUT)

The SUBCONTRACTOR shall perform work in accordance with OSHA 1910.147, .269,

.333 and .179. The SUBCONTRACTOR shall apply the 1910 Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)

requirements to construction activities.

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SUBCONTRACTOR shall provide LOTO training to the BUYER and lower tier employees

supporting the SUBCONTRACTOR.

The SUBCONTRACTOR shall act as the “Controlling Organization” and as the Facility

Administrator for purposes of the LOTO program.

Required SUBCONTRACTOR Submittals

a. Lockout/Tagout Program/Procedure

b. Lockout/Tagout Training Program/Procedures


a. Lockout/Tagout training records

b. Lockout/Tagout Authorization Forms

c. Lockout/Tagout Index

d. Lockout/Tagout audit records

4.7 HOISTING AND RIGGING

This clause is applicable to SUBCONTRACTORS whose scope of work includes hoisting and

rigging activities.

The SUBCONTRACTOR shall perform work in accordance with the OSHA 1910 and 1926

and acceptable industry practices.

The BUYER maintains the right to classify a lift as critical based on the following

guidelines;

a. If loss of control of the item being lifted would likely result in declaration of a “Site

Area Emergency” or “General Emergency” as defined in the facility emergency plan or

construction site emergency plan.

b. The item being lifted is unique, vital to a system, facility, or project operation, and if

damaged would be irreplaceable or not repairable.

c. The cost to replace or repair the item being lifted, or the delay in operations of having

the item damaged would have a negative impact on facility, organizational, or DOE

budget to the extent that it would affect program commitments.

d. The item, although non-critical, is to be lifted above or in close proximity to a critical

item or component.

e. The load being lifted is 90% or more of a mobile crane’s configured load chart rating.

f. Two mobile cranes are lifting the load and the load share equals more than 70% of one

or both crane’s chart rating for the maximum radius that will be experienced. In no case

shall two crane lifts be performed in excess of 75% of either crane’s load rated capacity

at the planned radius.

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The SUBCONTRACTOR shall develop and submit critical lift plans for BUYER approval

at least two (2) weeks before a critical lift is performed.

The SUBCONTRACTOR shall ensure that cranes, booms, and jibs are maintained and

operated in strict compliance with OSHA, ASME/ANSI, manufacturer’s instructions, and

other best industry practices.

Prior to performing hoisting and rigging activities under this Subcontract the

SUBCONTRACTOR shall provide documentation to the BUYER to ensure that personnel

involved in hoisting and rigging activities are fully qualified and trained to perform work

under this subcontract, and meet the qualifications as defined in the SUBCONTRACTOR’s

hoisting and rigging program, OSHA, WAC, ASME, and the National Commission for the

Certification of Crane Operators.

Construction track excavators lack the safety features designed into cranes; however, it is

recognized that manufactures of track excavators provide this equipment with the capability

of hoisting loads. The use of equipment other than cranes to lift loads should be limited to

isolated instances and approved on a case by case basis. Prior to performing a lift with

construction track excavator equipment the SUBCONTRACTOR shall:

a. Ensure the manufacture approves and provides instructions for the use of the

equipment to hoist materials, including an applicable lift capacity chart available

in the cab.

b. Ensure the rigging, slings, rigging hardware/devices and their use comply with the

appropriate sections in OSHA and ANSI/ASME.

c. Ensure that a competent person has inspected the hoisting eye provided by the

manufacturer for damage and documents that it is acceptable for use.

d. Provide a lift summary, including weights, capacities, and justification for the use

of the machine instead of a crane, and obtain signed approval from the BUYER.

SUBCONTRACTOR shall notify the BUYER 1 day prior to performing pre-engineered

lift(s).


a. Hoisting and Rigging Program/Procedures

b. Personnel Hoisting and Rigging Qualification and Training Program/Procedures

c. Specific rigging plans for lifts designated as Critical.

d. Submittal of hoisting and rigging personnel qualifications

e. Lift summaries for lifts performed by equipment other than cranes.


a. Inspection records for lifting equipment, rigging, slings and/or lifting

hardware/devices.

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b. Maintenance records for lifting equipment, rigging, slings and/or lifting

hardware/devices. (HSHRM)

c. Procurement records for hoisting and rigging lifting equipment, rigging, slings

and/or lifting hardware/devices.

4.8 MEETINGS/INVESTIGATIONS

SUBCONTRACTOR shall immediately notify the BUYER’s authorized procurement

representative, Buyer Technical Representative (BTR), and the BUYER’s Safety and Health

Department following any safety incident (injury, near miss, etc.) and abnormal Hoisting

and Rigging event, and prior to any critique, fact finding meeting, or incident investigation.

The SUBCONTRACTOR shall conduct safety meetings with workers at least weekly and

when changes in work, work methods, or work environment introduce new hazards; minutes

and records of attendance shall be kept. Safety meetings shall address:

a. Safety and health concerns related to the work activities and the Jobsite.

b. Accidents/incidents occurring at the Jobsite.

c. Results of Jobsite safety and health inspections, including the results of the

BUYER and/or DOE inspections.

d. Lessons Learned by the SUBCONTRACTOR on similar work activities.

e. The SUBCONTRACTOR shall participate in monthly safety meetings established

by the BUYER.

f. The SUBCONTRACTOR shall support a local Employee Accident Prevention

Council (EAPC) as required by the BUYER (reference TFC-CHARTER-02

“WRPS Safety Councils).

g. The SUBCONTRACTOR shall conduct daily plan-of-the-day (POD) meetings for

work activities. POD meetings will include members of the BUYER’S support

staff involved in work directly or indirectly affected by the

SUBCONTRACTOR’S work.


a. Documentation of weekly safety and daily POD meetings to be maintained at the

Jobsite.

4.9 ELECTRICAL SAFETY PRACTICES

SUBCONTRACTORS shall establish and maintain a written Safety and Health Program

that includes an Electrical Safety Program established in accordance with section 4.1 and

specified procedures used to implement the Electrical Program.

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Electrical installations and work practices, materials, and equipment shall conform to the

requirements of NFPA 70 National Electrical Code and 10 CFR 851. Work covered under

ANSI C2, “National Electrical Safety Code,” is not addressed in this section and will be

authorized by the BUYER on a case-by-case basis as required.

SUBCONTRACTOR workers performing electrical work shall possess a current

electrician’s license issued by the State of Washington

SUBCONTRACTOR shall conform and fully understand NFPA 70, 29 CFR 1910 (or 29

CFR1926 as appropriate), key principles of the Model Electrical Safety Program specified in

Appendix A of “DOE Electrical Safety Handbook” (DOE-HDBK-1092), and NFPA 70E,

“Standard for Electrical Safety in the Work Place,” with particular attention to Article 130,

“Working on or Near Live Parts.”[RRD 005, Rev. 3] The following specific requirements

associated with Article 130 shall be fully understood by the SUBCONTRACTOR:

a. Live parts to which a SUBCONTRACTOR employee might be exposed shall be

put into an electrically safe work condition before an employee works on or near

them, unless the SUBCONTRACTOR can demonstrate to the BUYER that de-

energizing introduces additional or increased hazards or is infeasible due to

equipment design or operational limitations.

b. If live parts are not placed in an electrically safe work condition, work to be

performed shall be considered energized electrical work and shall be performed

by a BUYER written Energized Electrical Work Permit (EEWP) only. Exemption

to EEWP. Work performed on or near live parts by qualified persons related to

tasks such as testing, troubleshooting, voltage measuring, etc. shall be permitted

to be performed without an EEWP, provided appropriate safe work practices and

personal protective equipment are used.

c. The SUBCONTRACTOR shall notify the BUYER when an Energized Electrical

Work Permit is required. The SUBCONTRACTOR shall perform a Shock Hazard

Analysis, determine the Shock Protection Boundary, perform a Flash Hazard

Analysis, determines the Flash Protection Boundary, and approves the EEWP.

SUBCONTRACTOR shall notify the BUYER of analysis completion, and

required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for energized electrical work prior

to SUBCONTRACTOR performing work.

The SUBCONTRACTOR and/or lower tier subcontractors are responsible to obtain a

National Electrical Code (NEC) inspection of newly completed or modified electrical

installations prior to energizing the system.

The results of NEC inspections shall be documented and provided to the BUYER’s

Technical Representative (BTR) upon completion of work and prior to energizing the

system. Electrical work required as a continuation of initial work or follow on work tasks

for completion shall require separate approved NEC inspections prior to energizing. NEC

inspection documentation shall be submitted in accordance with Specification 01 33 00

“Submittals”.

Prior to start of work, the BUYER will review PE-stamped and approved electrical design

drawings/documents submitted by the SUBCONTRACTOR, to prepare and issue an

Authorization to Proceed to the SUBCONTRACTOR.

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SUBCONTRACTOR and lower tier Subcontractors are responsible to obtain a NEC

inspections for temporary and permanent electrical installations in accordance with the

Subcontract Sections H “General Specifications”, I “Technical Specifications” and code

requirements.

Systems and equipment will be de-energized for worker protection under the

SUBCONTRACTOR’s LOTO Program. As conditions dictate this may include an “outage”

of line power by Hanford Electrical Utilities Operations (EUO), or isolation of the electrical

feed to specific equipment or systems.

No work shall be performed within 10 feet of an energized-overhead power lines. If the

voltage on the lines exceeds 50kV, the distance shall be 10 feet plus 4 inches for every 10kV

over 50kV. If work must be performed within 10 feet, then:

a. Only trained and qualified journeyman lineman shall be authorized to perform

work,

b. Contact the BUYER Electrical SME, and

c. The Electric Utility (EU) dispatch shall be notified 48 hours in advance of the

proposed work. EU and the BUYER Electrical SME will document requirements

to mitigate the overhead hazard on the Electrical Utilities Site Visit Form,

provided by the site EU.

The work planning requirements listed below shall be used for all work conducted near the

limited approach boundary of electrical overhead lines, work inside Site Electrical Utilities

underground vaults, requests for outages requiring EU support, or movement of any

mechanical equipment over 14 feet high (non-extended height).

a. Work areas shall be walked down by planners and workers to identify all

electrical hazards during planning.

b. The BUYER electrical SME and SUBCONTRACTOR’s planning team shall be

involved in planning the work. Site EU will complete an EU Site Visit Form and

determine line voltage, clearance requirements, help determine effective controls,

and provide standby support, for work involving their electrical

equipment/electrical lines or as deemed necessary by BUYER electrical

maintenance for work involving non-EU electrical equipment/electrical lines.

c. If it is possible to de-energize electrical overhead lines without causing a hazard

greater than working near (but outside the standoff distance) of these lines, they

shall be de-energized prior to performing work. If there are circumstances that

preclude de-energizing the line, these reasons shall be documented in the work

planning process and approved by the appropriate STR and/or appropriate

management level. Work that is performed near electrical overhead lines that are

not de-energized shall be carried out under a two barrier control system.

d. For work that is performed under high voltage power lines (1 kV and higher)

inside and outside of the approach distance, workers shall be advised of potential

static shock hazards, where a static charge may build up on conductive and

nonconductive equipment and personnel (such as telephone wire, fences, and

personnel who are working in an insulated bucket, ladder, or elevated platform).

The associated job planning for this work will ensure that these workers wear

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appropriate PPE (as a minimum, isolated electrical gloves and long sleeve shirt),

and take appropriate measures to avoid a fall in the event the worker receives a

static shock by touching a grounded or slightly grounded object.

e. In the event the electrical overhead line is inadvertently contacted, the reasons the

line could not be de-energized and performance against these requirements shall

be documented.

Note 1: Refer to NFPA 70E-2004, Article 130.5(D) for Limited Approach Boundary for overhead

lines.

Work Near Energized Electrical Overhead Lines: Work near the limited approach boundary

of overhead transmission and distribution lines, other than by EU personnel, including use

or movement of vehicular and approved mechanical equipment, shall be performed in

accordance with NFPA 70E. For the purpose of maintaining the minimum standoff distance,

SUBCONTRACTORS are required to utilize the control outlined in paragraph 1.

(mandatory control) and one of the other controls listed below.

a. Trained spotters shall have direct emergency communication with the equipment

operator. The method of communication must take into account needs for

enhanced spotter visibility and potentially high noise levels common with heavy

equipment operation. A spotter shall not perform spotting duties for more than

one operator at a time. In addition to this control, the spotter’s use of reflective

materials to enhance their visual identification by the equipment operators is

recommended.

b. Have EU personnel measure line height to enable the spotter to accurately

determine clearance distance. 3. Install physical barriers to prevent encroachment

into the limited approach boundary (LAB).

c. Use stakes or painted lines to provide constant reminders to operators and spotters

of the proximity to overhead energized electrical lines.

d. Use reflective materials to enhance visibility of overhead lines by spotters.

e. Post signs indicating line height and clearance distance on common haul routes to

warn of overhead energized electrical lines and enable the spotter to accurately

determine clearance distance.

f. Have EU personnel raise or relocate overhead power lines to reduce possibility of

inadvertent contact.

g. Other control(s) that may be available and permitted, provided that they are as

effective as those controls listed above, and subject to formal approval of the

authority having jurisdiction for NFPA 70E as delegated by DOE-RL. Proposed

revisions to the approved two barrier control system shall be submitted to the

BUYER for approval by the BUYER AHJ.

Trained Operators and Spotters: Operators of equipment and associated spotters who work

near energized electrical overhead lines shall be trained in the hazards of energized electrical

lines. This training shall include techniques of visually determining when equipment is

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nearing the limited approach boundary for overhead electrical lines and in establishing and

maintaining effective communications between operator and spotter personnel.

Non-contact, proximity voltage testers, and solenoid type i.e. “wiggy,” shall not be used to

verify an electrically safe work condition for purposes of hazardous energy control.

Electrical multi-meters and their external meter wires used on electrical equipment that

operate over 50 volts shall be listed and labeled by a Nationally Recognized Test Laboratory

(NRTL), and be rated for a voltage level equal to or greater than the voltage to which it will

be subjected.

Test instruments shall be designed, rated, and approved for their intended use, and visually

inspected for external damage before being used on any shift. Damaged or defective

equipment shall not be used.

Portable electrical equipment, including extension cords sets, shall be approved and suitable

for the intended use, and visually inspected for external damage before being used on any

shift. Damaged or defective equipment shall not be used.

Ground-fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) protection for personnel shall be used when portable

electric tools and equipment are used with temporary wiring methods or extension cord sets.

This applies to portable tools and equipment connected to 125-volt, single-phase, 15, 20, or

30 amp receptacle outlets. Exception: Receptacle outlets used solely for temporary lighting

that provides necessary lighting for safe egress during construction, repair, maintenance,

remodeling, and similar activities shall not be provided with or connected to GFCIs.

When required by NFPA 70E, a documented Assured Equipment Grounding Conductor

Program (AEGCP) shall be approved by the AHJ and implemented.

Portable electric equipment used in highly conductive work locations (such as those

inundated with water or other conductive liquids) or in job locations where employees are

likely to contact water or conductive liquids shall be approved for those locations. In job

locations where employees are likely to contact water or conductive liquids, GFCI

protection for personnel shall also be used.

Temporary receptacles other than 125-volt, single-phase, 15, 20, and 30 ampere receptacles,

and portable electric tools and equipment, when used for construction, repair, maintenance,

remodeling, and similar activities, shall have either GFCI protection or the approved

AEGCP shall be implemented.

Permanently installed and energized GFCI receptacles and circuit breakers shall be tested

monthly (or as required by the manufactures instructions). Permanently installed GFCI

receptacles and circuit breakers which had previously been de-energized shall be tested prior

to use. Portable GFCI devices shall be tested before each use. Deviations to testing

requirements shall be approved by the AHJ.

Work performed inside the flash protection boundary or the limited approach boundary of

exposed live parts shall be justified by the SUBCONTRACTOR in accordance with NFPA

70E. Justification and authorization shall be documented in a controlled work package, job

hazard analysis, or permit that has been approved by the BUYER’S Safety Management.

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Work performed inside the flash protection boundary or the limited approach boundary of

exposed live parts such as voltage testing, including safe condition checks, or

troubleshooting that can only be performed with the circuit energized does not require

written justification provided appropriate safe work practices, protective clothing, and

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) are used.

Note 1: Safe condition checks for absence of electrical energy do not require written justification.

However, they are considered live work and require appropriate hazard analyses to determine safe

work practices and PPE suitable for conditions of the task. This analysis shall be documented.

Note 2: Testing and troubleshooting are limited to those actions necessary to measure voltage and

current and to verify the operability of equipment without repairing or replacing components.

Workers are to be provided and shall use protective clothing and PPE appropriate for

potential shock or arc flash hazards to which they may be exposed. PPE and protective

clothing shall be maintained in a safe, reliable condition and shall be visually inspected

before each use.

A shock hazard analysis and flash hazard analysis shall be completed in accordance with

NFPA 70E requirements and documented to identify hazards and determine appropriate safe

work practices, protective clothing, and PPE to be used before any person approaches

exposed live parts within the limited approach boundary or the flash protection boundary.

The PPE requirements of NFPA 70E and associated tables, and hazard/risk categories

(HRC), may be implemented in lieu of performing a detailed flash hazard analysis.

Work, independent of voltage, that presents a significant shock or arc flash hazard shall be

evaluated by supervision and craft workers to determine the qualification and minimum

number of worker(s) needed to ensure employee protection. The final decision on minimum

number of workers should be made by safety management or the AHJ.

Electrical shocks (other than obvious static) shall be reported to the BTR immediately.

Shock victims shall be evaluated at a Site Occupational Medical Provider (SOMP) if during

normal work hours, or by the Hanford Fire Department if after hours.

Rubber insulating gloves suitable for the voltage shall be used when working inside the

restricted approach boundary if exposed live parts present a potential shock hazard.

Employees shall wear Flame-Resistant (FR) clothing wherever there is potential exposure to

an electric arc flash above the threshold incident-energy level for a second degree burn, 1.2

cal/cm2. Non-FR clothing shall not be worn over FR clothing inside a flash protection

boundary.

Conductive articles of jewelry and clothing (such as watchbands, bracelets, rings, key

chains, necklaces, metalized aprons, cloth with conductive thread, metal headgear, or metal

frame glasses) shall not be worn where they present an electrical contact hazard with

exposed live parts, or within a flash protection boundary.

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Workers who operate 480 volts or above circuit breakers, electrical disconnect switches, and

similar switch gear equipment with doors closed and all covers in place shall wear, as a

minimum, non-melting long pants and long-sleeve shirt, safety glasses, and leather or

insulating gloves unless a documented analysis indicates there is no exposure to arc flash

hazards.

A job hazard analysis shall be completed for work requiring cutting, drilling, or otherwise

penetrating deeper than two inches into or through walls, floors, other surfaces that may

contain hidden electrical obstructions.

A job hazard analysis shall be completed for work requiring excavation greater than 12

inches deep in areas that may contain buried electrical systems.

SUBCONTRACTOR employees shall attend electrical safety training commensurate with

their exposure to electrical hazards. Refresher training shall be provided at intervals not to

exceed three years or as reasonably appropriate.

First-line managers, field work supervisors, and persons-in-charge (PICs) shall have at least

the same level of electrical safety training as` the workers they supervise if those workers

face exposure to electrical hazards.

SUBCONTRACTORS shall ensure that NFPA 70E recommendations and requirements,

and electrical safety requirements in this specification, flow down to appropriate

subcontractors and their subcontractors/suppliers.

Whenever outside servicing personnel, (vendors, etc.) which are under contract with the

BUYER are to be engaged in activities covered by the scope of this specification the

SUBCONTRACTORS shall ensure that these personnel comply with the applicable

requirements of the Subcontract and are provided the necessary PPE, supervision, and

guidance so that they can safely perform their work.

4.10 ELECTRICAL DESIGN AND INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

New electrical installations and modifications to existing electrical installations shall

comply with requirements of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and require an Electrical

Inspection Permit (EIP) site form A-6005-707 (BUYER approved alternate maybe utilized) ,

and shall be subject to inspection to verify NEC compliance.

NEC inspections shall be performed by Designated NEC Inspectors who meet the

qualification requirements established in the electrical safety program description, and who

have been authorized by the designated AHJ for NFPA 70 to perform such inspections.

Facilities installing new electrical equipment or modifying existing electrical systems shall

request acceptance by the authority having jurisdiction in above. Inspections of new

electrical installations and modifications to existing electrical installations, including interim

inspections by a knowledgeable person shall be documented. Documentation shall include,

as appropriate:

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a. Violations found, including the NEC reference.

b. Approval to cover concealed work.

c. Approval to energize the installation.

Electrical equipment installed or used on the Hanford Site must be acceptable to the

authority having jurisdiction as identified above.

Electrical installations, systems, wiring, and connected utilization equipment shall be

maintained in a safe condition free from recognized hazards that are likely to harm

employees. Unsafe electrical systems and equipment that present an imminent hazard to

personnel shall be de-energized and removed from service until repaired or replaced, unless

de-energizing would introduce additional or increased hazards.

Electrical equipment that is no longer used shall be either maintained for possible future use,

or deenergized and physically removed/isolated from service. If batteries or any other

dry/liquid chemical substance exist that could become hazardous, this equipment/material

shall also be removed. This includes Uninterruptible Power Supplies, emergency lighting,

hot water heaters, electrical motors, etc.


a. Written program and procedure for Electrical Safety. (maybe included as part of

4.1, Safety and Health Program submittal)

b. PE-stamped and approved electrical design drawings/documents.

c. Subcontractor procedure for performing energized electrical work

d. NEC Inspection Documentation


a. Copy of Energized Electrical Work Permit.

b. Copy of satisfactory NEC inspection and associated permits.

c. Electrical Utility Site Visit Form.

d. Training records for Electrical Operators and Spotters.

e. Electrical Safety Training Records.

f. Shock Hazard Analysis

4.11 EXCAVATIONS

The SUBCONTRACTOR shall perform work in accordance with OSHA 1926, Subpart P,

“Excavations”. The Hanford Site classifies soil as Type C, per 29 CFR 1926, Subpart P. Soil

that is considered any other classification must be verified by a SUBCONTRACTOR’s

Registered Professional Engineer (RPE) prior to excavation.

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Soils on the Hanford Site are classified as Type “C” soils. An excavation permit (Hanford

Site Excavation Permit (A-7400-373)) is required prior to start of excavation and trenching

operations The BUYER will issue an Excavation Permit with engineered drawing(s) for

reference showing the location of underground utilities. The SUBCONTRACTOR is

responsible for verification and removal or protection of underground utilities.

The SUBCONTRACTOR shall maintain an appropriate level of site control during

excavation operations. Site control includes development, communication, monitoring, and

enforcement of site access control requirements by the SUBCONTRACTOR and paramount

to a safe and successful excavation operation is a comprehensive communication strategy.

Many methods are available to the SUBCONTRACTOR for communicating the potential

safety hazards with excavations and changing conditions for example, training, engineering

drawings, work plans, job hazard analyses (JHA), pre-job briefings, and POD meetings.

Equipment, such as a crane, haul truck, track-hoe, front-end loader, bulldozer, backhoe, and

scraper, may operate at the top edge of an excavation. Various techniques and precautions

including equipment positioning, lowering of the front attachment (excavator boom),

inspections, avoiding undercutting, load distribution mats, etc., shall be used to safely

operate equipment near the edge of an excavation.

During normal operations at an “active excavation site,” haul trucks and other vehicles and

equipment necessary to the excavation operations, such as load out, dust suppression, etc.,

shall maintain a minimum 1.5 horizontal to 1 vertical slope, and a four -foot clearance from

the excavation edge. However, it is permissible for haul trucks to operate within the four-

foot clearance to within two-feet with concurrence from the SUBCONTRACTOR’S

competent person for excavations, or registered Professional Engineer.

Place excavation equipment in a safe configuration, following the manufacturer’s

recommendations when not in use for extended periods, i.e., overnight or over weekends. If

site conditions, radiological control requirements, or surface encumbrances necessitate

alternate parking of excavation equipment, the equipment operator, supervisor or

SUBCONTRACTOR’S competent person will determine the appropriate configuration.

The SUBCONTRACTOR shall conduct and document daily inspections of active

excavations with competent personnel. The SUBCONTRACTOR shall provide and place

hazard identification signs, ropes, and road closed barriers, and for consistency throughout

the excavation sites, the SUBCONTRACTOR shall provide and place “Caution-Open

Excavation,” “Danger-Open Excavation – Do Not Enter,” “Danger – Fall Hazard,” and

“Excavation Access Point” signs as appropriate.

The following documents will be supplied by the BUYER:

a. Hanford Site Excavation Permit (A-7400-373)

The following documents will be supplied by the BUYER for SUBCONTRACTOR use:

a. Request for Cultural/Ecological Review (RL-665)

b. Radiological Risk Assessment Checklist (A-6003-727)

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c. Daily Excavation/Trenching Safety Inspection Log, (A-600-937)

Required SUBCONTRACTOR Submittals

a. Excavation Competent Person Qualifications


a. Required documentation for personnel identified as being competent and having

specialized training or credentials.

b. Daily excavation inspections.

c. Hanford Site Excavation Permit.

d. Radiological Risk Assessment Checklist

e. Cultural Ecological Review

4.12 TASK SAFETY AWARENESS (TSA) PROGRAM

The Task Safety Awareness Program (TSA) program is a craft-driven initiative that allows

the craft to focus on the specific task at hand immediately prior to performing the task. A

TSA card may be used to review potential hazards and verify the hazard control method is

in place prior to taking that step in the job. A TSA card can be filled out at any time,

requested by the craft, safety, or supervision. It is intended to be owned by the craft and a

vehicle they can use as part of ISMS work planning.

The TSA cards that are completed at the job end shall be returned to the

SUBCONTRACTOR safety representative for review.

Initial training on the TSA card and process shall be provided jointly by the

SUBCONTRACTOR safety representative and the BUYER safety representative.

TSA is a safety planning tool and not intended to release work. It is beneficial in raising the

level of safety awareness at the start of a task and contributes to a proactive safety culture.

Note; SUBCONTRACTOR’s work planning and control program may contain other mechanisms to

accomplish the TSA goals.


a. Copies of task awareness cards (as applicable).

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4.13 INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE


that includes an Industrial Hygiene Program established in accordance with 4.1 and specifies

procedures used to implement the Industrial Hygiene Program.

The SUBCONTRACTOR shall develop and implement an Industrial Hygiene Program to

address any potential anomalies or exposures that may occur during the project operations.

These may include, but not be limited to, heat stress, odors, discolorations in soils, animal

remains, construction debris, dusts, chemicals, and chemical contaminants (e.g., welding,

lead, particulate, fumes, paints, adhesives, chromium, beryllium, etc.).

The SUBCONTRACTOR shall conduct industrial hygiene monitoring and sampling to

verify that employee exposures to hazardous chemicals do not exceed applicable OSHA

permissible exposure limits (PEL) or ACGIH TLVs, whichever is lower and to verify

adequacy of respiratory protection. (See 4.2. Respiratory Protection and 4.2.02 Hazard

Analysis).

The SUBCONTRACTOR shall monitor and sample for the airborne chemical contaminants

utilized throughout the Work.

The SUBCONTRACTOR shall have readily available, IH equipment to provide sampling,

monitoring, and data collection to address occupational hazards, including potential

anomalies regarding project operations.

The SUBCONTRACTOR shall implement a hazard analysis to determine the possibility and

extent of potential occupational exposures to SUBCONTRACTOR and BUYER personnel

working at that site. Based on this analysis, appropriate controls and assessment methods

will be established.

The SUBCONTRACTOR shall conduct personal sampling on field personnel to assess

airborne exposure contaminant concentrations for activities/functions where a potential

exposure concern exists based on the SUBCONTRACTOR Hazards Analysis. The

SUBCONTRACTOR shall utilize an analytical lab that is accredited by the American

Industrial Hygienist Association for the analysis of personal samples.

The SUBCONTRACTOR shall communicate the results of industrial hygiene monitoring

and sampling results to BUYER and SUBCONTRACTOR personal so persons understand

the airborne contaminant concentrations within their work areas. These results will be

communicated either individually in writing or by posting the results in an appropriate

location that is accessible to affected employees. Result communications shall be reviewed,

signed and dated by the SUBCONTRACTOR CIH or designee.

Real time monitoring results will be communicated to field personnel at the plan-of-the-day

meeting that immediately follows the date of monitoring. Industrial hygiene sampling

results will be communicated to field personnel within 15 working days of when sample

results are received by the SUBCONTRACTOR from the analytical process or within the

specific scheduling period per regulatory requirements.

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The SUBCONTRACTOR shall provide the employee a written notification whose personal

exposure results meet or exceed a regulatory action level or occupational limit (permissible

exposure limit or threshold limit value). Personal written notifications shall include the

following information:

a. Constituents of interest and type of sample

b. Sampling date and location information

c. Activity/task

d. Controls measures that were in place

e. Employee Information

f. Name

g. Occupation, Job Title (i.e. RCT, Mechanic, etc.)

h. Employer

i. Hanford Identification Number (HID)

j. Personal protective equipment worn

k. Sample Information

l. Identification number(s)

m. Exposure results including units

n. Analytical method

o. Raw lab result

p. Total minutes sampled for the day

q. Total volume collected for the day

r. Statement as to whether or not the protection factor of the respirator was adequate.

s. Statement of corrective actions as required by OSHA regulations for reducing

exposure levels below the permissible exposure limit.

The SUBCONTRACTOR shall provide to the BTR industrial hygiene monitoring,

sampling information and any written notifications by the 20th of the following month in

which the work was conducted. The SUBCONTRACTOR shall provide written notice to the

BTR if there was no IH monitoring or sampling for the month. Sampling information shall

be the same as that of written notifications listed above. Sampling information for personal

exposures shall be separated from non-personal sampling and direct reading monitoring

events.

The SUBCONTRACTOR shall have the services of a professional industrial hygienist that

is certified by the American Board of Industrial Hygiene. This person will be responsible for

assessing potential exposure hazards, planning the sampling strategies; interpreting field

sampling results from real-time, direct–reading instrumentation, as well as laboratory

analytical data events, and recommending controls when warranted by the sampling data

analysis.

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The SUBCONTRACTOR industrial hygienist shall prescribe appropriate methods to control

occupational exposures to contaminants as a result of materials and activities associated

with project operations. Control methods will be based on the general hierarchy principles

of considering engineering techniques first, followed by administrative controls. Personal

protective equipment, including respiratory protection, should be considered as a final

protective measure only when engineering and administrative controls are not feasible

For work involving potential exposures to beryllium, the SUBCONTRACTOR shall

perform work in accordance with 10CFR850.

The SUBCONTRACTOR shall provide at the site personnel qualified to conduct industrial

hygiene monitoring and that are trained in the instruments to be used. The

SUBCONTRACTOR shall develop an Industrial Hygiene Equipment and Calibration

Program, whereby the maintenance and use of industrial hygiene equipment, as well as the

various responsibilities of SUBCONTRACTOR personnel are identified. The Industrial

Hygiene Equipment and Calibration Program can be a separate document or written into the

SUBCONTRACTOR site specific health and safety plan. Information that needs to be

incorporated includes requirements for instrument field spanning, calibration and

maintenance of industrial hygiene instruments and sampling equipment


a. Written Industrial Hygiene program and procedure. (maybe included as part of

Safety and Health Program submittal)

b. Written acknowledgement of acceptance and implementation of 10CFR850.

c. Written Health and Safety Program in accordance Subcontract requirements

d. Construction Site Emergency Response Plan/Procedure. (maybe included as part

of Safety and Health Program submittal)

e. Industrial Hygiene Equipment and Calibration Program (As a separate document

or as a section in the site specific health and safety plan).

f. SUBCONTRACTOR industrial hygiene monitoring data and sampling

information and notification results of SUBCONTRACTOR and BUYER

employees will be submitted to the BUYER.

g. Confined space Program/Procedures in accordance with OSHA 1910.146 and

1926.1200.

h. Confined space monitoring, venting, and retrieval plan/approach in accordance

with OSHA 1910.146 and 1926.1200.

4.14 FALL PROTECTION

This clause describes the Safety and Health requirements for SUBCONTRACTOR work or

activities at elevated heights. This includes, but is not limited to, activities, inspections, maintenance,

or servicing heavy equipment in a manner that requires personnel to be at a height above 6 feet. The

SUBCONTRACTOR shall plan activities for work at elevated heights and document the method of

fall protection that will be used while performing the work. Examples of fall protection methods

include hand rails, 100% tie-off with full body harness and double lanyard, aerial lifts, and scaffolds.

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Fall Protection – General

a. The SUBCONTRACTOR shall provide fall protection methods whenever

employees are working above a height of 6 feet. The fall protection methods shall

be compliant with OSHA 29 CFR 1926, Subpart M, OSHA 29 CFR 1910, and 10

CFR 851, “Worker Safety and Health Program”.

b. The SUBCONTRACTOR shall identify a competent and a qualified person(s) that

meet the requirements of OSHA 1926.500, Subpart M and

SUBCONTRACTOR’s training requirement(s)

c. For elevated work where fall protection is required the SUBCONTRACTOR shall

evaluate the need for a Fall Protection Spotter. The Fall Protection Spotter’s sole

function will be to monitor the work activity to ensure adherence to the fall

protection requirement, work package instructions, identify potential fall hazards

and stop work activity if non-conformances occur. Evaluation will be documented

in a Fall Protection Work Permit (FPWP).

d. Application of the 29 OSHA 1926.500(a)(1) exception (i.e., first man up) for

employees making inspections, investigations, or assessments of workplace

conditions prior to start of work or after completion of work is only allowed with

the approval of the BUYER Safety, Health and Quality Director.

e. The SUBCONTRACTOR is not allowed to use safety nets or safety belts as a

means for providing fall protection.

f. Leading edge work shall be approved by the BUYER.

g. Use of guardrail system, or any part thereof, as an anchor point is not allowed

without the use of a Qualified Person approved modified fall arrest system and

documented approval from the BUYER Safety and Health Manager.

h. A Qualified Person shall supervise the installation of the Personal Fall Arrest

System and associated rigging in accordance with OSHA 29 CFR 1926.502

(d)(15)(ii).

i. In the event an employee falls and is suspended from a personal fall arrest system,

the Hanford Fire Department rescue team shall be notified (373-0911). If an aerial

lift is available and a trained operator is available, the lift can be used to rescue

the suspended employee.

j. When required a FPWP will be developed and included within the work control

package documentation.

k. Existing structural anchorages shall be evaluated and designated by a Qualified

Person in the work plan on the FPWP.

l. Employees working in a roofing controlled access zone shall always face the

leading edge and move on his/her hands and knees.

m. Employees at the edge of an excavation, well, pit, or shaft, 6 feet or more in depth

shall be protected from falling by the design of the slope, guardrail systems,

fences, barricades, or covers. If the slope of the excavation side is 1.5:1 or less,

fall protection is not needed. The guardrail systems, fences, or barricades shall be

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1.5:1 or properly shored per the design of a Qualified Person. Fall prevention shall

be placed in a manner that shall prevent people from accessing the fall hazard.

n. Personal fall arrest systems and components subjected to impact loading or fails

inspection shall be immediately removed from service and shall not be used again

for employee fall protection.

o. Steel erection fall protection will be in accordance with 29 CFR 1926, Subpart M.

Ladders

a. The SUBCONTRACTOR shall erect, maintain, modify and dismantle ladders in

accordance with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.25, OSHA 29 CFR 1910.26, OSHA 29

CFR 1910.27, OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1053, and OSHA 29 CFR 1926, Subpart X.

b. Ladders shall be inspected semi-annually inspection and have current ladder

inspection tag.

c. Job made ladders are not allowed on the project without written approval from

the BUYER.

d. 100% fall protection is required while climbing fixed ladders with more than 20

feet in climbing distance.

Scaffolding

a. The SUBCONTRACTOR shall erect, maintain, modify and dismantle scaffolding

in accordance with OSHA 29 CFR 1926, Subpart L.

b. Scaffolding shall be designed by a Qualified Person.

c. A FPWP shall be prepared for erection and dismantling of scaffolding.

d. Upon completion of erection and before use, a “Scaffolding Safety Checklist” or

equivalent shall be prepared by the Competent Person and attached near the

scaffold access.

e. A Competent Person shall ensure visual inspection of completed scaffolding for

defects prior to each work shift when in use. Document the inspection on the

“Scaffolding Inspection Form” and attach the form next to the access.

f. Scaffolding shall have a color-coded tag attached next to the access ladder to

provide a visible means for workers to determine if a scaffold is ready for routine

or restricted use. (See 4.2.9 for scaffolding tag details.)

g. During inclement weather, including high winds over 25 mph, lightning storms,

icy conditions, etc., the scaffolds shall be evaluated by a competent person. If the

weather conditions make working from a scaffold unsafe, scaffold work exposed

to the inclement weather shall be stopped.

h. Welding leads, extension cords, hoses, etc., shall not be secured to or allowed to

be suspended from scaffold components.

i. Workers shall be 100% tied off to an anchor point approved by a Qualified Person

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over 12 inches in the smallest dimension between the work face and the working

platform.

j. Riding a rolling scaffold is very hazardous and shall be avoided. If it is required to

roll a scaffold, employees shall dismount the scaffold unless permission is granted

by the BUYER Project Safety Representative.

Elevated Work Platforms

a. The SUBCONTRACTOR shall erect, maintain, modify and dismantle scaffolding

in accordance with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.67 and OSHA 29 CFR 1926.453.

b. During use of elevating platforms (aerial lifts), personal fall protection shall be

worn, with proper attachment of a lanyard to an approved anchorage point on the

equipment at the platform position.

c. A pre-use job hazard analysis of the worksite shall be completed as a part of the

job hazard analysis to identify and control potential ground level and overhead

hazards that may affect elevating work platform safe operation

d. The need for refresher training (e.g., full retraining, supplemental instruction,

demonstration, operational exercise) of a qualified elevating work platform

operator shall be determined when one of the following occurs:

e. Refresher training is requested by the operator.

f. Operator performance is observed to be diminishing (e.g., failed performance

evaluation)

g. A near miss or accident occurs in which operator error is determined to be a

contributing cause.

h. A new type or modified equipment is introduced into the workplace.

i. Every two years.

j. Fall Protection Work Permit (FPWP) – A FPWP shall be completed for tasks that

require employees be exposed to a fall of more than 6 feet or any fall into

equipment and/or pits, tanks or vaults. The controls identified in the FPWP

equivalent shall be incorporated into the work package documentation.

k. Fall Protection work at elevated heights Training - SUBCONTRACTOR

supervisors, users and key personnel positions must be trained and qualified in

accordance with the SUBCONTRACTOR’s fall protection training program(s)

Required SUBCONTRACTOR Submittals (see Master Submittal Log)

a. Written Fall Protection Program/Procedures. (maybe included as part of Safety

and Health Program submittal)

b. Required documentation for personnel identified as being competent and having

specialized training or credentials

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a. Training commensurate with job requirements and scope of work.

b. Scaffolding Safety Checklists and Daily Scaffolding Inspection Forms.

c. Elevating Work Platforms equipment repair, modification and maintenance logs,

periodic equipment tests and inspections maintained in equipment logs –per

manufacturer, pre-use inspections.

d. Fall Protection Work Permits

4.15 TEMPERATURE EXTREMES

Heat Stress – Program

a. The SUBCONTRACTOR shall develop and implement a program or programs to

address health and safety hazards present when working in temperature extremes.

This program will be compliant with American Conference of Governmental

Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH),“Threshold Limit Values for Chemical Substances

and Physical agents and Biological Exposure Indices” (2005 edition) and

acknowledged and approved by the BUYER Project Industrial Hygienist.

b. Any monitoring will be documented and the forms will be provided to the

BUYER Project Industrial Hygienist.

c. Wetbulb Glode Temperature (WBGT) Monitoring Data

d. Physiological Monitoring Data


a. Temperature Extremes program (maybe included as part of Safety and Health

Program submittal)


a. WBGT Monitoring Data

b. Physiological Monitoring Data

4.16 FIRST AID AND OCCUPATIONAL MEDICAL SERVICES

The SUBCONTRACTOR shall obtain the following services from the Site Occupational

Medical provider (SOMP): occupational medical evaluations, including return to work

evaluations and work restriction reviews; medical surveillance evaluations; occupational

primary care; health care center/first aid; work conditioning, care management, work site

health programs including blood-borne pathogens and immunizations; behavioral health

services, including employee assistance programs; and health information services,

including services such as medical records and scheduling. The SUBCONTRACTOR shall

coordinate these medical evaluations/services with the BUYER’s authorized representative.

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The SUBCONTRACTOR shall immediately notify the BUYER’s authorized representative

and the BUYER’s Safety and Health Department of any occupational injury or illness.

SUBCONTRACTOR shall have the injured employee’s manager/supervisor accompany the

employee for medical treatment, unless transported by ambulance for and ensure proper

notifications are made.


and the BUYER’s Safety and Health Department of any employee occupational exposure

(either measured or estimated) to toxic substances (e.g., chemical hazards), harmful physical

agents (e.g., noise, laser light, ergonomic, etc.), or hazards, that exceed the Occupational

Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL), or trigger

level, the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienist (ACGIH) Threshold

Limit Value (TLV), or 10 CFR 835 Occupational Radiation Protection Standards.


and BTR of any requests from or notifications to external agencies and regulators, required

as a result of worker exposure.

4.17 EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS

The SUBCONTRACTOR shall follow the requirements below for reporting

emergencies.

REPORTING ON-SITE EMERGENCIES

a. When reporting on-site emergencies by Land Line Telephone DIAL 911

b. When reporting on-site emergencies by Cellular Telephone DIAL 373-0911

Hanford Site Outer Area SOMP First Aid Clinic

200 West - 2719 WB Building

Hours: 7:30 am - 4:00 p.m., Monday - Friday, except holidays

4:30 p.m. - Midnight, Monday - Friday (Nurse on duty only, no MD or PAC)

7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Saturdays

1979 Snyder Street SOMP Clinic

Hours: 7:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Thursday

7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Fridays

c. Personnel at remote work locations shall have communication equipment to

initiate emergency response and to be notified of emergency situations and

protective actions.

d. Jobsite supervisors, safety representatives, or persons in direct charge of crews,

shall be current in First Aid/CPR training. Electricians and other personnel

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potentially exposed to electrical shock shall be current in First Aid/CPR training.

In the absence of medical treatment in near proximity (within three to four

minutes) of a worksite, a person or persons shall be adequately trained to render

first aid. Adequate first aid supplies shall be readily available. A minimum of one

person, holding a valid certification of First-Aid/CPR training meeting American

Red Cross or equivalent criteria, shall be present at all times at each Jobsite if

reasonable medical services are not available.

e. SUBCONTRACTOR employees shall report to the Site Occupational Medical

Provider (SOMP) for evaluation following a suspected or confirmed chemical

exposure event. Follow up monitoring will be in accordance with the

SUBCONTRACTOR’S medical surveillance program as specified in this

specification. The requirement to report to the SOMP for a potential/actual

chemical exposure evaluation shall be flowed down to any sub-tier subcontractor

performing work for the SUBCONTRACTOR on the Hanford Site.

f. The BUYER will provide the SUBCONTRACTOR with site-specific emergency

action plan information, such as staging areas and evacuation routes. The BUYER

will provide Hanford Site emergency notification information to

SUBCONTRACTORS at remote work sites.

g. The SUBCONTRACTOR may be requested to participate in scheduled and

impromptu emergency drills and exercises.

h. SUBCONTRACTOR personnel are required to respond to project-specific and

Hanford Site-wide emergency notification and response alarms and signals.

Project-specific alarms and signals can be obtained from the BTR and site-wide

alarms and signals can be heard by dialing (509) 373-2345.

i. SUBCONTRACTOR employees shall be given pre-work orientation to the

emergency response and notification requirements of this section. This is provided

through general employee training and site specific orientations to work

controlling documents such as the HASP. Participation in drills provides

additional training for site personnel on the specific actions of their building. Each

person has the responsibility to:

j. Take reasonable action to prevent or mitigate an emergency event.

k. Promptly respond to emergency signals.

l. Immediately report emergencies using established procedures.

m. Immediately report to the BUYER any condition that may lead to an emergency

condition.

SUBCONTRACTOR employee must report to the SOMP for ‘Return to Work’ release in

the following instances:

a. First aid or medical treatment for an injury/illness was provided by a medical

provider, other than the SOMP and work restrictions apply or was provided

prescription drugs that has the potential of affecting job performance;

b. If SUBCONTRACTOR employee had surgery (out-patient or inpatient) or injury

that may affect job performance;

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c. If the SUBCONTRACTOR employee was absent 5 or more working days (or an

equivalent time period for those individuals on an alternative work schedule) due

to a medical condition or surgery;

d. If any item above applies, the SUBCONTRACTOR must notify the BUYER

(BTR) of the work related condition.

Occupational Medical monitoring will be in accordance with 4.21.

4.18 REPORTING ACCIDENTS AND INCIDENTS

SUBCONTRACTORS shall establish and maintain a written Worker Safety and Health

Program Plan that includes a Reporting Accidents and Incidents Program (if applicable)

established in accordance with 4.1 and specifies procedures used to implement the

Reporting Accidents and Incidents program.

The SUBCONTRACTOR shall maintain accurate accident and injury/illness logs and, on a

monthly basis, submit to the BTR a summary (First Aid and OSHA 300) of accidents and

injuries/illnesses and the total number of respective work hours [10 CFR 851.23]. The

SUBCONTRACTOR is required to submit the same information for its sub tier

Subcontractor(s). The monthly report (pertaining to the previous months’ activities) of all

accidents or injuries/illnesses shall be completed on or before the third working day of each

month. The monthly reports are required throughout the duration of the Subcontract,

including periods of no work activity. If the duration of Work does not exceed one month,

the accident and injury/illness report shall be submitted upon completion of the Work.

Deaths, injuries (including first aid incidents), damage to property, spills or releases

(radiological, chemical, hazardous or regulated materials), and events not resulting in injury,

illness or property damage but having had the potential to do so (i.e., near misses) shall be

verbally communicated to the CONTRACTOR immediately with written follow-up within

24 hours [10 CFR 851.23].

The following events shall be investigated, documented and reported on the

SUBCONTRACTOR’s accident/incident/investigation form (or other BUYER approved

form) or as a minimum, for submittal to BUYER:

a. Deaths.

b. Employee injury or illness cases (including, but not limited to OSHA recordable

cases).

c. Employee exposure to concentrations of toxic and hazardous substances in excess

of permissible levels.

d. Theft, loss, or damage of any property.

e. Events not resulting in injury, illness or property damage but having had the

potential to do so (i.e., near misses).3

f. Environmental incidents – releases and spills.

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The accident/incident report shall include at a minimum:

a. Activity in progress at the time of the accident/incident.

b. A detailed description of the accident/incident, events leading up to the

accident/incident, and the extent of injury or damage.

c. Corrective action(s) planned and taken to prevent reoccurrence.

d. Time frame for implementing corrective action(s).

At the discretion of the BUYER, independent investigations of accidents/incidents may be

conducted. In those instances, the SUBCONTRACTOR, to the extent possible, shall:

a. Secure the accident/incident site and prevent change in the location or

configuration of equipment and material associated with the accident/incident.

b. Assist in identifying witnesses and securing statements.

c. Assist in post-investigation activities to determine cause(s) and corrective

action(s).

Cooperate fully in the conduct of inspections by the BUYER, OWNER, governmental

agencies and other agencies of competent jurisdiction, e.g., OSHA. Copies of citation

notices by such agencies shall be submitted to the BUYER immediately upon receipt. The

SUBCONTRACTOR shall be prepared to bring their management team to discuss injuries

occurring on this Subcontract with the BUYER President.

SUBCONTRACTOR shall be prepared to bring the SUBCONTRACTOR management

chain to the BUYER President’s office to discuss any injuries.


a. OSHA 300 log

b. First Aid Log

c. Accident/incident/investigation reports


a. Notices

b. Reports

c. Safety statistics/metrics

4.19 BULLETIN BOARDS

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Every SUBCONTRACTOR employing eight or more persons shall install and maintain a

safety bulletin board at a location where the employees report to work. Safety bulletin

boards shall be sufficient in size to display and post safety bulletins, newsletters, posters,

accident statistics, and other safety educational material. As a minimum, safety bulletin

boards shall post the following [10 CFR 851.20]:

a. DOE/Federal BUYER Requirements:

b. Worker Protection Poster 10 CFR 851.20(A)(10)

c. OSHA 300A Summary (posted from February 1 to April 30 each year) for

employers of eleven or more employees.

d. DOE poster, 79105063.1, “Occupational Safety and Health Protection for DOE

Contractor

e. Employees at Government-Owned Contractor-Operated Facilities.”

f. Davis-Bacon worker rights 1986 - WH Pub. 1321

g. DOE form RL-F-5480.4, “Employee Concerns Reporting – DOE.”

h. United States Department of Labor Requirements:

i. Fair Labor Standard Act – WH Pub. 1088

j. Employee Polygraph Protection Act. – WH Pub. 1462

k. Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (rev 2001) – WH- Pub. 1420

l. Equal Opportunity Employment is the Law/ADA

m. Right to Safe and Healthful Workplace – OSHA 3165

n. Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA)

o. Washington State Requirements:

1. Job Safety and Health Protection”, Dept. of Labor and Industries form

P416- 081-000

2. Notice to Employees – If a Job Injury Occurs, Department of Labor and

Industries form P242-191-909

3. Your Rights as a Non-agriculture Worker, Dept. of Labor and Industries

form F700-074-909074

p. BUYER Requirements:

1. BUYER safety bulletins, publications, and posters as directed.

4.20 RESPIRATORY PROTECTION

The SUBCONTRACTOR shall work in accordance with OSHA 1910.134 (1910.134

incorporates 1926.103). SUBCONTRACTOR’s program shall include the proper selection,

use and maintenance of respiratory protection devices.

Respiratory protection shall be provided to employees when feasible engineering controls

and work practices cannot be implemented. The SUBCONTRACTOR shall enforce the

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proper use of respirators and ensure that employees are trained and qualified to use the

specific equipment provided.

The SUBCONTRACTOR shall determine non-radiological respiratory protection needs and

requirements by job hazards analysis and prescribe needs and requirements in a work

procedure, or work permit. The SUBCONTRACTOR shall document in accordance with the

SUBCONTRACTOR’s respiratory protection program, the level of respiratory protection

selected by the hazards identified and shall consider factors other than just protection, such

as tripping hazards, mobility, heat stress, vision and other ergonomic factors. The BUYER

will determine radiological respiratory protection requirements and communicate those

requirements to the SUBCONTRACTOR through applicable work documents (e.g., RWP).

The SUBCONTRACTOR shall ensure employees are instructed in the use and limitations of

the respiratory protective equipment used. Training and fit testing shall comply with the

SUBCONTRACTOR’s respiratory protection program

The SUBCONTRACTOR shall ensure SUBCONTRACTOR’S employees and lower tier

subcontractors are medically qualified to use the respirator selected (radiological and non-

radiological).

The SUBCONTRACTOR shall provide the necessary training and fit test for respirators.


a. Respiratory Protection Program/Procedures

b. Respiratory Protection Qualification and Training Program


a. Respiratory Protection Determination Forms

b. Qualification and training Records

4.21 MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE


that includes an Occupational Medicine Program established in accordance with 4.1 and

specifies procedures used to implement the Occupational Medicine Program.

BUYER will provide occupational medical requirements including physical examinations as

specified through the Hanford Site Occupational Medical Provider. SUBCONTRACTORS

shall contact the BTR to coordinate access to site medical services.

Medical surveillance is a required part of the SUBCONTRACTOR’S Safety and Health

Program. The SUBCONTRACTOR shall endeavor to employ only those persons who are

physically qualified to perform work to which they are assigned at the Jobsite with or

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without reasonable accommodation. If the SUBCONTRACTOR or BUYER determines that

there may be a question of the person’s physical fitness to safely perform work to be

assigned, the SUBCONTRACTOR shall, with the approval of BUYER, require such

employee to undergo a medical examination.

In any cases where it is determined that a SUBCONTRACTOR employee is physically

unable to perform the essential duties of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation,

BUYER reserves the right to determine whether or not the employee may be assigned to

work at the Jobsite and to determine any work assignment limitations to be imposed, and the

SUBCONTRACTOR shall be responsible for enforcing BUYER’S decision.

The SUBCONTRACTOR shall ensure that medical examinations and consultations are

made available to each of their employees. The medical examinations shall be conducted:

a. Prior to a job assignment

b. At intervals as identified by OSHA requirements

c. At termination of employment

d. As soon as possible upon notification by an employee that the employee has

developed signs or symptoms indicating possible overexposure to hazardous

substances or health hazards, or that the employee has been injured or exposed

above the PEL or published exposure levels in an emergency situation

e. Return to work evaluations

f. Work suitability evaluations

g. Work capacity evaluations

h. Work restrictions determinations

i. Ergonomic evaluations

To initiate the medical monitoring process, an Employee Job Task Analysis (EJTA) will

need to be completed for each subcontract and sub-tier contractor working on the Hanford

Site in accordance with TFC-ESHQ-S_IH-C-17, Employee Job Task Analysis.

The Hanford Site medical services provider at the discretion of the BUYER may review

medical records. The BUYER is responsible for all costs related to medical surveillance of

their employees and lower tiers required for obtaining and maintaining qualification as

required by their job assignment.

The BUYER is responsible for costs related to Beryllium program medical requirements and

surveillance or Chronic Beryllium Disease Prevention Program (CBDPP).


a. Employee Job Task Analysis

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a. None

4.22 RADIATION GENRATING DEVICES

SUBCONTRACTOR and lower tiers shall control radiation generating devices (RGD) in

accordance with the source/device licensing requirements.

SUBCONTRACTOR and lower tiers bringing a non-DOE-owner RGD onto the site shall o

possesses a U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) license or license issued by an

NRC agreement state (e.g., general license for such sources issued by the State of

Washington).

SUBCONTRACTOR and lower tiers shall provide records of personnel training, list of

authorized user(s), custodian(s) and ensure they have training to meet the license

requirements.

SUBCONTRACTOR and lower tiers shall provide procedures for RGD operation,

maintenance, and storage for each type of device.

RGDs must not be brought on-site by external organizations without the prior knowledge

and approval of the project or activity Radiological Control organization.


a. U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) license or license issued by an NRC

agreement state (e.g., general license for such sources issued by the State of

Washington) for each RGD.

b. User and custodian training records.

c. RGD(s) operation, maintenance, and storage procedures.

d. Notice to bring RGD(s) on site.


a. Inspection records.

b. Use logs.

c. Survey records.

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