AGREEMENT between BROWARD COUNTY and Cummings ...

SAFETY AND HEALTH PROCEDURES
Exhibit 2
Page 160 of 379
The safety procedures established for this project are based on current work activities. Future work
activities may require the development of additional safety procedures or clarification of existing policies and
procedures.
It is the responsibility of each employee to work in a safe manner. However, it is ultimately the contractor’s
and subcontractor’s responsibility to see that all safety and health rules and practices are followed.
Safety is never to be sacrificed for production. The safety goal for this project is to prevent accidents.
A. Motor Vehicles and Construction Equipment
When requested, prior to operating a motor vehicle on the project sites, the employer shall provide
documentation of the operator’s qualifications to operate the specific vehicle to the OCIP Safety Team.
Anyone who will operate a motor vehicle on the Ft. Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport must
complete and pass the training and orientation required by the Broward County Aviation Department in
accordance with the FAA, TSA, DHS and any other agency’s requirements for operation of vehicles.
Anyone who will operate construction equipment on airport property will be required to attend and pass
the Broward County Aviation Departments training for operating equipment on and near airports in
accordance with the FAA, TSA, DHS and any other agency’s requirements.
All employees will operate vehicles and construction equipment in accordance with any and all Federal
OSHA regulations. This also includes inspections, lighting, markings and operation in accordance with
the regulation covering the specific project site, which could include FAA, TSA, DHS or any other local,
state, or Federal agency.
Each employer will provide to the OCIP Safety Team any and all training records and copies of licenses
for all employees working on or operating construction equipment on Broward County OCIP projects.
B. Excavations and Trenching
When requested, prior to beginning any excavation, digging, trenching or drilling operation, contractors
or subcontractors, of any tier, must ensure that all underground utilities have been located and verified
by the responsible parties. Contractors or subcontractors, of any tier, must also give the OCIP Safety
Team forty-eight (48) hours notice prior to excavating deeper than five feet. All OSHA and State of
Florida Trench Act requirements concerning safe trenching practices must be met.
C. Material Handling and Storage - Flammable and Toxic Materials
Flammable, toxic or other hazardous materials need to be stored in properly designated, well-ventilated
areas. Be sure to coordinate such areas with Broward County project management.
D. Personal Protective Equipment
All employees and visitors to the project site must use the protective equipment prescribed by local,
state, federal, and project rules and regulations. It is the intent of the Broward County OCIP to control
February 4, 2010
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