TranSystems Corporation - LGM Construction

501070099 Federal Express Oakland Sort Expansion Issued for Bid 10/11
SECTION 01550 - HEALTH AND SAFETY PLAN
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 SCOPE
A. This Section applies to all work on this project and specifies the development and implementation of a
Health and Safety Plan (HASP) and Program by the Contractor and all of its subcontractors
performing work. The HASP shall address all activities performed within the Contract including, but not
limited to, soil excavation, fall protection, confined space entry (OSHA 1910.146) and lock-out, tag-out
procedures.
1.2 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. The Contractor shall be responsible for the development and implementation of a Health and Safety
Plan that will adequately protect workers. The Contractor shall develop a detailed HASP using this
Section and the site inspection as a basis for delineating additional details and requirements as the
Contractor deems necessary. The HASP must establish in detail the protocols necessary for
protecting workers, on-site personnel and visitors from potential hazards related to hazardous job
conditions.
1. The Contractor shall develop, implement, administer and supervise a site-specific Health and
Safety Plan and Program in accordance with these specifications. It shall be the responsibility
of the Contractor to make interpretations and draw conclusions with respect to the conditions at
the site and their impact on health and safety of project personnel.
2. The Contractor shall designate an individual as the Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) who
shall daily implement and enforce the HASP. The SSHO shall be assigned to the site on a fulltime
basis and shall report to the Contractor in matters pertaining to site health and safety
(H&S). The SSHO shall be responsible for preparing and maintaining daily H&S site logs and
reports.
1.3 REQUIRED SUBMITTALS
A. Provide submittals as specified herein and in conformance with Section 01040.
B. Provide completed copy of the Health and Safety Plan before proceeding with any construction
activities.
C. Construction activities shall not begin or continue until the Construction Manager approves the
Contractor’s submittals listed below:
1. HASP as required in item B above.
2. Name and qualifications of the SSHO as specified under Health and Safety Management
Section of this document.
3. Copies of any Incident Reporting Logs completed during the project.
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