authorities and shall keep the Owners harmless and indemnify in respect thereof as specified inGCC.A. The contractor shall have his own PF code No. with the RPFC as required under EPF Misc.Provisions Act, 1952.B. The Contractors shall periodically submit the proof of depositing PF contribution with RPFC.C. The contractor is responsible <strong>for</strong> obtaining the labour licence under the provision of theContract labour (R&A) Act, 1970 from the office of ALC (Central), Ministry of labour, Govt. ofIndia, Baroda.D. The contractor is liable to abide by all necessary licenses/permission from the concernedauthorities as provided under the various labour legislations.E. The contractor shall discharge obligations as provided under various statutory encashmentincluding the Employees Provident fund and miscellaneous provisions Act. 1952, ContractorLabour (R&A) Act, 1970, Minimum Wages Act, 1948, the Payment of Wages Act.1936, theWorkmen Compensation Act 1923 and other relevant Acts, Rules and Regulations en<strong>for</strong>cedfrom time to time.F. The contractor shall be solely responsible <strong>for</strong> the payment of wages and other dues to thepersonnel, if any, deployed by him latest by 7 th day of the subsequent month.G. The contractor shall be solely responsible and indemnify the GAIL against all charges, dues,claim etc. arising out of the disputes relating to the dues and employment of personnel, ifany, deployed by him.H. The contractor shall indemnify the GAIL against all losses or damages, if any, caused to it onaccount of acts of the personnel, if any, deployed by him.I. The contractor shall ensure regular and effective supervision and control of the personnel, ifany, deployed by him and give suitable direction <strong>for</strong> undertaking the contractual obligations.J. The contractor is required to maintain registers and records as required under different laws.K. The contractor will obtain a Workmen’s compensation insurance policy covering the risk ofaccident at the work place and injury sustains cut of in course of employment in respect ofhis workers deployed <strong>for</strong> this work as per Workmen’s compensation Act 1923 and rulesframes there under submit a copy thereof be<strong>for</strong>e commencement of work.L. The vendor shall take care of the health insurances of all their employees and workmendeputed <strong>for</strong> this work.M. The party will deploy adequate number of qualified & experiencedPersonnel to discharge the contractual obligations effectively.22.0 SITE SAFETY PROCEDURES:-These site safety procedures are the guidelines to Contractors/Sub Contractors and otherperson who are involved in the constructions/maintenance activities at GAIL, Vaghodia,regarding the safe working requirement to be observed when working at site.1. DUTIES AND Responsibilities: These site safety procedures will be followed withoutprejudice to any statutory requirement and guidelines that may be in <strong>for</strong>ce at any time andduring the period of construction/maintenance activities. All statutory regulations shall beobserved during the execution of work.2. SUPERVISION: Each job should be supervised by qualified and / or experienced a person whohas proper knowledge concerning the job and will be able to check unsafe acts of thepersonnel under his control and unsafe conditions at site.3. MOVEMENT OF THE CONTRACT WORKERS: General movement of the workers should berestricted to their work area only and they should not move, rest, and relax, in any other areaexcept their work place.4. WORK PERMIT: Any job inside the plant premises must be carried out under the work permit.Different types of work permits are Hot Work, Cold Work permit, vessel entry, excavation,vehicle entry, electrical lock out and work at height permit30
5. FIRE PREVENTION REGULATIONS: The fire and safety regulations should be strictlyobserved within the plant premises by all persons <strong>for</strong> prevention of fire/accident.6. PERSONNEL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPEs): The contractors/sub-contractors shall:a) Provide all personnel with proper protective clothing and equipment as per jobrequirementb) The PPEs shall be checked by Fire & Safety Department of GAIL be<strong>for</strong>e use.7. ACCIDENT REPORTING: Contractors/sub-contractors should report all accidentwithout fail to F&S Department whether minor or major and Must fill up the accident reporting<strong>for</strong>mat "A" & “B” within 1/2 hour and 48 hours respectively of accident happening and send itscopy to F&S Department through Engineer in-charge. Must lodge FIR in case of fatal or seriousnature accident.8. HYGIENE: Skin contact or inhalation of harmful chemicals, hydrocarbons, dust, mists ofcorrosive sub stances are to be avoided.9. FIRST AID: Report to your Supervisor/ Control Room! F&S Department. If you are injured onthe job phone F&S Department - 444/442, Medical- 200, and Concerned Control Room.10. HOUSE KEEPING: A PLACE FOR EVERY THING AND EVERY THING IN ITS PLACE:Contractor / sub-contractor must ensure to keep their respective areas clean at all times andwell in order.11. RECOVERIES: GAIL shall provide the following on a chargeable and returnable basis at thefollowing rates:- (a) Safety Belt - Rs. 50 per day (b) Safety Helmets - Rs.20 per day (c) Sparkarrestor - Rs. 50 per day(d) Fire resistance blanket (Asbestos free) (6'x4') - Rs. 20 per dayIn case the contractor fails to return the safety equipment issued to him, he shall be charged atthe following rates ,which will be deducted from the contractor's bill: (a) Safety Belt - Rs. 1250per Safety Belt (b) Safety Helmets - Rs. 150 per Safety Helmet (c) Spark arrestor - Rs. 1000per Spark Arrestor (d) Fire resistance blanket (Asbestos free) (6'x4') - Actual cost + 10% extra12. Vendors may submit safety record of jobs executed in support of experience shown in <strong>bids</strong>.13. For further details please contact F&S dept. Vaghodia.31