MASSACHUSETTS PORT AUTHORITY
Construction Safety
and Health Requirements
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SAFETY AND HEALTH REQUIREMENTS
CONTRACTOR SAFETY AND HEALTH REQUIREMENTS MANUAL ...................................
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SAFETY AND HEALTH REQUIREMENTS ..................................................................................
A....................................................................................................... PURPOSE AND SCOPE
B. ...................................................... CONTRACTOR SAFETY PERFORMANCE GOALS
C. ....................................................................COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAWS
D...................... CONTRACTOR SAFETY AND LOSS PREVENTION REQUIREMENTS
1........................................................................................................................... General
2............. Designation of General Contractors and Contractor Site Safety Coordinators
3............................. Pre-Construction Contractor Employee Safety Orientation Session
E. ........................................................................................................... RESPONSIBILITIES
1.Contractors (General Contractor, Subcontractors, Sub-Subcontractors, Site Vendors)
2.............................................................................................. Contractor Site Managers
3....................................................................................... Contractor Safety Coordinator
4.......................................................... Superintendents, General Foremen and Foremen
5.......................................................................................... Contractor's Site Employees
F. ..................................... CONTRACTOR PRE-CONSTRUCTION SAFETY PLANNING
G........................................ SAFETY INDOCTRINATION, TRAINING, AND EMPHASIS
H................................................ SAFETY SIGNS, BULLETIN BOARDS, AND POSTERS
I. ............................................................. SAFETY AND LOSS CONTROL INSPECTIONS
J. REPORTING AND INVESTIGATION OF OCCUPATIONAL INJURIES & ILLNESS
K............................................................................... MONTHLY WORK HOURS REPORT
L. ................................................................................................................ WORK PERMITS
M. ....................................... CONTRACTOR'S PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
N. ............................................................ CONDUCT OF CONTRACTOR'S EMPLOYEES
O. ....................................................................................................Massport’s EQUIPMENT
P. ............................................................................................................... HOUSEKEEPING
1.......................................................................................................... Debris and Refuse
2................................................................................................................... Passageways
3......................................................................................................... Building Materials
4............................................................................ Materials to be Removed from Roofs
5...................................................................... Drums, Containers, or Hollow Structures
6......................................................................................................... Lavatory Facilities
Q........................................................................................................... ELEVATED LEVELS
1.................................................................................. Protection from Falling Materials
2....................................................................................... Materials Thrown or Dropped
R. .......................................................................................................................EXPLOSIVES
S. ............................................................................................ POWER-ACTUATED TOOLS
T. .................................................. ENTERING AND WORKING IN CONFINED SPACES
U............................................................................................................................. LADDERS
V.......................................................................................................RIGGING EQUIPMENT
W. .................................................................................................................. SCAFFOLDING
X........................................... CRANE OR DERRICK SUSPENDED WORK PLATFORMS
Y................................. VEHICLE MOUNTED WORK PLATFORMS AERIAL DEVICES
Z. ...........................................................................................................FALL PROTECTION
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AA. ........................................................................................................... STEEL ERECTION
1...................................................................... OSHA Steel Erection Standard 1926.750
2..................................................................... Safety Harnesses, Lanyards and Lifelines
3..................................................................................................................... Safety Nets
4....................................................................................................... Storage of Materials
5................................................................................................................ Fall Protection
6........................................................................................................Permanent Flooring
7....................................................................................................... Temporary Flooring
BB. ............................................................................... EVALUATION OF CONTRACTOR
CC. ....................... ADDITIONAL Massport SAFETY AND HEALTH REQUIREMENTS
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CONTRACTOR SAFETY QUESTIONNAIRE REQUEST FORM ................................................
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DEFINITIONS ...................................................................................................................................
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CONTRACTOR ORIENTATION CHECKLIST .............................................................................
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ACCIDENT OR LOSS INVESTIGATION AND REPORTING PROCEDURES ..........................
A.............................................................................................................................. PURPOSE
B. ....................................................................................................... REPORTABLE CASES
C. ................................................ INVESTIGATING ACCIDENTS - RESPONSIBILITIES
1....................................................................................... Contractor Safety Coordinator
2................................................................................................ Contractor Site Manager
3.................................................................................................. Massport Site Manager
D.EMPLOYER'S FIRST REPORT TO STATE OF OCCUPATIONAL INJURY OR DISEASE
E. ................... OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH (OSHA) RECORD KEEPING
F. ............................................................................................. AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENTS
G........................................................................................................................... SUMMARY
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ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION REPORT .......................................................................................
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ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION CHECK LIST ...............................................................................
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CONTRACTOR MOBILE CRANE SAFETY PROCEDURE .........................................................
A................................................................................................................................... SCOPE
B. ...............................................................................................................RESPONSIBILITY
C. ....................................................................................................................... INSPECTION
D.......................................................................................... OPERATOR QUALIFICATION
E. .............................................................................. CRANE LOAD CAPACITY CHARTS
F. ................................................................................................................ CRITICAL LIFTS
G.......................................................................................................... CRANE OPERATION
H. CRANE WORK NEAR OVERHEAD ELECTRIC OR HAZARDOUS PIPE LINES ......
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SAFETY INSPECTION CHECKLIST FOR CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT ............................
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CRANE OPERATOR QUALIFICATIONS......................................................................................
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CONSTRUCTION SAFETY AUDIT ...............................................................................................
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SAFE WORK PERMITS ...................................................................................................................
A................................................................................................................................... SCOPE
B. ..................................................................................................... PERMIT DESCRIPTION
1...............................................Hot Work (Welding, cutting, burning, spark producing)
2........................................................................................ Confined Space/Vessel Entry
3..................................................................................................................... Demolition
4..................................................................................................................... Roof Work
5........................................................ Close Proximity (Electrical and/or Process Lines)
6..............................................................................................Trenches and Excavations
7...................................................................................................................... Cold Work
C. .....................................................................................................................PROCEDURES
D.................................... PIPING SYSTEMS CONTAINING HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
1........................................................................................................................... Purpose
2.............................................................................................................................. Scope
3....................................................................................................................... Procedure
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"SAFE WORK PERMIT" FORM .....................................................................................................
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BURNING AND WELDING PERMIT ............................................................................................
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FIRE WATCH AUTHORIZATION RECORD ................................................................................
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CONTRACTOR LOCK-OUT AND TAGGING PROCEDURES ...................................................
A.............................................................................................................................. PURPOSE
B. ........................................................................................................................ DEFINITION
C. .................................................................................................................................. SCOPE
D............................................................................................................................ TRAINING
E. .......................................................................................................... RESPONSIBILITIES
1................................................................................................ Contractor Site Manager
2................................................................................... Plant Operations Contact Person
3. ............................................................................................Contractor Crew Foreman
4....................................................................................... Contractor Safety Coordinator
F. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS .............................................................................................
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REQUEST FOR PLANT EQUIPMENT OR SYSTEMS SHUTDOWN .........................................
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CONTRACTOR’S AND SUBCONTRACTOR’S
SAFETY AND HEALTH EVALUATION FORM ..............................................................
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CONTRACTOR CONFINED SPACE ENTRY PROCEDURE .......................................................
A.............................................................................................................................. PURPOSE
B. ........................................................................................................................ DEFINITION
C. ........................................................................................................................... TRAINING
D...................................................................... CONTRACTOR SAFETY COORDINATOR
E. .......................................................................................... ENVIRONMENTAL TESTING
F. ........................................................................ PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
G.......................................................................... VENTILATION & EXHAUST SYSTEMS
H................................................................................................... ELECTRICAL LIGHTING
I. .......................................................................................................... COMMUNICATIONS
J. ............................................................................................................. FIRE PROTECTION
K................................................................................................LOCKOUT AND TAGGING
L. .................................................................................................PERMITS AND RECORDS
M. .............................................................................................................................. RESCUE
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GROUND FAULT PROTECTION ON CONSTRUCTION SITES ................................................
A................................................................................................................................... SCOPE
B. ............................ ASSURED EQUIPMENT GROUNDING CONDUCTOR PROGRAM
C. .................................................................... PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS AND TESTS
1......................................................................................................................Installation
2........................................................................................................... Visual Inspection
3............................................................................................................................Testing
4............................................................................................................ Testing Schedule
5.............................................................................................................................. Tools
6............................................................................................................................... Tests
7...................................................................................................................Test Records
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OSHA CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION ACTION PLAN .............................................................
A.................................................................................... OSHA INSPECTION OF PROJECT
B. .................................................................................................. OPENING CONFERENCE
C. ............................................................................................ THE INSPECTION PROCESS
D................................................................................................... CLOSING CONFERENCE
E. ..................................................................................................... INSPECTION RESULTS
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TRENCHING AND EXCAVATION PROCEDURE .......................................................................
A................................................................................................................................... SCOPE
B. ............................................................................ PURPOSE OF EXCAVATION PERMIT
C. ........................................................................ PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
D......................................................................................... EXCAVATION PERMIT FORM
E. ..................................................................................................................... INSPECTIONS
F. ..................................................................................... CONTRACTOR SITE MANAGER
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EMERGENCY RESPONSE & PREPAREDNESS PLANNING .....................................................
A............................................................................................................ PURPOSE & SCOPE
B. ..................................................................................................................... REFERENCES
C. ............................................................................................................................ GENERAL
D............................................................................................................ RESPONSIBILITIES
1................................................................................................ Contractor Site Manager
2................................................................................................ Construction Employees
E. .................................. VARIOUS EXCAVATION ROUTES AND ASSEMBLY POINTS
F. ....................................................................................................................... PROCEDURE
G......................................... LOGAN AIRPORT EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBERS
H................................................................................................... MEDICAL EMERGENCY
I. ............................................................................................................. FIRE EMERGENCY
J. ...................................................................... CHEMICAL SPILLS OR TOXIC RELEASE
K.................................................................................. SEVERE WEATHER EMERGENCY
L. ............................................... Massport NON-EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBERS
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HAZARD COMMUNICATION STANDARDS ..............................................................................
WELDING, CUTTING & BURNING PROCEDURE ............................................................
A. .................................................................................................................... PURPOSE
B. ......................................................................................................................... SCOPE
C. ............................................................................................................. DEFINITIONS
D. ............................................................................................... PERMITS REQUIRED
E. ................................................................................... GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
F. ............................................................................. FIRE SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
G. .......................................................... OXYFUEL GAS WELDING AND CUTTING
H. ......................................................... ELECTRIC ARC WELDING AND CUTTING
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CONTRACTOR SAFETY AND HEALTH REQUIREMENTS MANUAL
This Contractor Safety and Health Requirements Manual includes, but is not limited to, the
Massport philosophy, policies and compliance procedures that apply to Massport construction
work activities. Massport’s safety and total loss control concept is a program built into preproject planning and implemented to reduce or eliminate construction accidents that could cause:
Injury to personnel
Damage to property, equipment and vehicles
Fires or explosions
Hazards to health
Insurance and liability claims
Massport’s concept involves total participation by all Contractors and Subcontractors and will
have the positive effect of improving the overall Massport Project Contractor safety performance
record.
These Massport Contractor Safety and Health Requirements consist of technical guidelines and
administrative practices developed from many construction industry sources and are based on a
wealth of practical experience.
In positive language, freedom from loss is directly proportionate to the desire of each Contractor
and Subcontractor to demand compliance with project safety and loss control procedures by their
employees.
Each Contractor and Subcontractor shall work in a cooperative manner with Massport’s Project
Management Team and other Contractors to ensure that these three main project objectives can
then be achieved: To complete the construction phase of the project on time, within the budget,
while achieving all project safety and insurance goals.
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SAFETY AND HEALTH REQUIREMENTS
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PURPOSE AND SCOPE
This manual outlines Massport's minimum safety and health requirements for Contractors
(General Contractor, Subcontractor, Sub-Subcontractors and Site Vendors) regarding their
site management accountability, duties, procedures, training, inspection, and other similar
matters relating to safety and health at the work site. The objectives of these requirements
are to control and prevent the failures that cause fatalities, injuries, illnesses, equipment
damage and/or fire, and damage to or destruction of property at the work site.
When Contractors are formulating their "site specific" safety and loss control manual and
procedures and action plans, the Massport Safety and Health Requirements, Special
Provisions Specification Division IIB, covering Contractor General Information, Traffic
Control, Airfield Operations, Utilities and Facilities, and Fire Regulations must also be
fully complied with by each Contractor.
Massport reserves the right to request that contractors complete a Contractor Safety
Questionnaire Request Form (see Attachment I).
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CONTRACTOR SAFETY PERFORMANCE GOALS
Massport has established project safety performance goals that each Contractor shall
achieve:
Project Safety and Loss Prevention Goals
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Zero fatalities
Zero permanent total disabilities
Prevention of fires, crane accidents, or property damage
No pollution incidents
Contractor lost time frequency and severity rates as shown:
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Frequency: 3.0/100 employees per year
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Severity: 70 lost workdays/100 employees per year
NOTE:
C.
These rates are approximately 50% below the SIC Code 162 Heavy
Construction Industry OSHA Bureau of Labor Statistics Incidence Rates.
COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAWS
All Contractor work activities must comply with applicable occupational and
environmental safety and health laws, regulations, standards, ordinances, codes and other
similar requirements. Such requirements shall serve as minimum guidelines for all
activities of the Contractor and all other parties entering Massport premises in connection
with work.
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Non-Compliance with Applicable Laws or Massport Safety and Total Loss Control
Requirements:
A Contractor found not in compliance with applicable occupational and environmental
safety and health laws, regulations, standards, ordinances, codes and other similar
requirements, or project safety and loss prevention requirements will be notified in writing
and given a specific time period to correct the unsafe condition(s) and/or unsafe acts.
Massport project staff and Massport’s designated representatives and each Contractor
Safety Coordinator shall have the authority to immediately shutdown any construction
operation found to expose personnel to an imminent dangerous condition.
D.
CONTRACTOR SAFETY AND LOSS PREVENTION REQUIREMENTS
1.
General
The following information is provided by Massport with the understanding that
these are guidelines for safe work practices while performing the work and are not to
relieve the Contractor of any part of the responsibility for the safe performance of the
work outlined in the next paragraph.
The Contractor must recognize that work may be performed while the
airport facilities are in operation, and that it is the responsibility of the Contractor to
comply fully with the airport's operational safety and loss prevention practices so that
the Contractor's work can be carried out safely and without danger to any personnel
or property.
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Designation of General Contractors and Contractor Site Safety Coordinators
The General Contractor shall provide a full-time, on-site construction safety
professional with at least five years of heavy construction industry safety and loss
prevention experience whose sole function shall be the administration of the General
Contractor's "site specific" safety and loss control program.
All other Contractors (Contractors, Subcontractors, Sub-subcontractors and Site
Vendors) shall designate a responsible member of its management organization at the
job site as its Safety Coordinator.
Each General Contractor and Contractor Safety Coordinator designee is subject to the
Massport Safety Manager's approval and may be rejected at any time during the
contract, if in the opinion of the Safety Manager, he or she is not fulfilling the
Contract requirements. The Subcontractor's Safety Coordinator designee shall be the
Subcontractor's Site Manager unless otherwise designated in writing by the
Contractor to the GC's Safety Coordinator. He/she shall be responsible for initiating,
maintaining, and supervising all safety and loss prevention precautions and programs
in connection with the work, including the following "Site Specific" Contractor
programs:
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Fire Prevention and Protection
Medical/First-Aid
Security and Assets Protection
Emergency Planning
Environmental/Pollution Control
Insurance Claims Reports
OSHA/EPA Inspection Action Plans
Pre-Construction Contractor Employee Safety Orientation Session
Each Contractor Safety Coordinator shall conduct a new-hire employee safety
orientation program to familiarize employees with Massport and the Contractor's site
specific safety and loss prevention policies and procedures. Each new-hire employee
must attend this safety orientation session prior to starting any work on the site and
shall initial the attendance sheet.
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E.
RESPONSIBILITIES
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Contractors (General Contractor, Subcontractors, Sub-Subcontractors, Site
Vendors)
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Each Contractor has the prime responsibility and statutory obligation for
providing their company, subcontractor, sub-subcontractors and site vendors'
employees with a safe and healthful work environment while performing work
on Massport property.
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Contractors shall formulate their own "Site Specific" safety and total loss
control action plan covering their direct-hire site employees, subcontractors,
sub-subcontractors and site vendors work activities for submittal to the
Massport Safety Manager for review, comments and final acceptance prior to
the Contractors site start work date.
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Contractors shall comply with the project's standardized safety procedures
covering confined space entry, site work permits and lockout and tagging
operations.
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The contractor shall designate a Project Safety Coordinator to implement,
administer, and enforce the Contractor's "Site Specific" safety and total loss
control action plan, Massport project safety and total loss control program
requirements and applicable OSHA and EPA standards, rules and regulations.
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Contractor Site Managers and Supervisory personnel shall inspect their work
areas each shift to ensure that adequate safety and loss prevention compliance
has been planned for each job task and that all company site employees are
complying fully with the Contractor's job safety requirements.
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Each Contractor shall conduct employees safety tool box meetings once every
week and document the meetings to show safety and loss control topics
addressed and signatures of each employee in attendance. Attendance at these
meetings is mandatory for all employees.
vii. Contractors shall have all mobile heavy equipment and cranes inspected and
tested as per applicable OSHA and ANSI standards in addition to the
manufacturer's specifications. The Contractor shall provide a copy of these
inspection records to the Massport Safety Office before allowing mobile heavy
equipment or cranes onto the project site (see Attachment VII).
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An evaluation of site-specific hazards shall be performed by each Contractor
and appropriate employee personal protective equipment shall be purchased,
readily available, issued, properly fitted and maintained and wearing of such
equipment enforced by the Contractor. All employees shall be trained as to the
proper procedures to follow for each type of personal protective equipment that
they will be required to wear.
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For those project accidents involving personal injuries resulting in a workers'
compensation claim, property damage, chemical spills, fires, crane, automobile
or mobile equipment vehicles, the Contractor's Site Manager shall immediately
undertake an accident investigation; analyze causes and implement corrective
actions. Completed Contractor accident investigation reports shall be forwarded
to the Massport Safety Office within 24 hours of the time of the accident.
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Contractor employees shall comply with all Massport security rules and
regulations and shall wear necessary badge(s) in full view at all times while on
Massport property.
xi. Contractors shall not undertake any work activities that directly or indirectly
could affect Massport's airport operations and/or facilities without first
obtaining an approved Massport work permit and appropriate security badges
for all their employees. The Contractor's job safety procedures must be planned
and implemented to reduce or prevent construction impacts to Massport airport
operations and/or facilities.
xii. Conduct weekly safety audits (see Attachment VIII).
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Contractor Site Managers
Each Contractor Site Manager, through their Superintendents, General Foremen and
Foremen, shall be responsible for the effectiveness of the safety program for their
employees, and shall:
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Provide the direction, incentive, and motivation to ensure a successful safety
and loss prevention program at the job site location.
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Delegate to each Superintendent, General Foremen and Foremen the authority
to provide safety equipment and a safe working environment in their specific
areas and job tasks.
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Promote safety awareness in every employee through personal safety contact
and by group safety meetings.
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Inspect areas on a daily basis to ensure adequate safety and loss prevention
compliance and to take immediate action when employees are found to be in
non-compliance.
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Provide monthly work hour reports to the Massport Safety Office on the dates
established.
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Inform the Massport Safety Office of all accidents as soon as known. Provide a
copy of the State employer's first report of work injury form to the Massport
Safety Office within 24 hours of an accident (see Attachment V).
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vii. Provide a copy of accident investigation report form to the Massport Safety
Office within 24 hours of an accident (see Attachment IV).
viii. Conduct weekly safety audits (see Attachment VIII).
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Contractor Safety Coordinator
The Contractor's Safety Coordinator's duties shall include, as a minimum, the
following:
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Making daily safety and total loss control inspections of the Contractor's work
site locations and take immediate action when employees are found to be in
non-compliance with Contractor's safety rules and/or work permit requirements.
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Preparing indoctrination talks and programs to acquaint new employees with
work site hazards, safe work procedures, and the behavior expected of them.
iii.
Preparing safety talks or safety talk outlines and analyses of injuries and future
hazards for the Foreman's safety tool box meetings with the workers conducted
once every week.
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Establishing, publicizing, and reporting monthly the types and causes of injuries
occurring most often on the work site; the injury rates for each craft and injury
trends.
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Preparing and distributing monthly safety statistics and injury rates and
analyzing results versus the national rates.
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Reporting workers' compensation insurance costs and claims.
vii. Advising on safety and health regulations, inspections, and activities that
require compliance with government standards.
viii. Providing safety coordination, leadership, and safety advice to line management
and organization of training programs.
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Immediately visiting the site of serious injuries to review evidence, conduct
interviews and obtain facts for the project accident investigation report (see
Attachment IV, page 2).
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Issuing a copy of Massport's safety and loss control requirements and the
Contractor's "site specific" safety plan and reviewing the contents with all
Superintendents, General Foremen and Foremen.
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Conduct weekly safety audits (see Attachment VIII).
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Superintendents, General Foremen and Foremen
Each Superintendent, General Foreman and Foreman, in discharging their
responsibilities for safety, have among their principal duties the following:
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Teaching each employee what hazards are on the job and how to avoid them.
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Imparting to each employee the understanding that violation of established
safety rules will not be tolerated and proper disciplinary action will be
administered.
iii. Providing the necessary safety equipment and protective devices for each job.
iv. Taking prompt corrective action whenever unsafe conditions or unsafe actions are
noted.
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Teaching employees that accidents are caused and can be prevented.
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Investigating and correcting the causes of all accidents and near miss events
which result or could have caused injuries.
vii. Having all injuries reported and properly treated by qualified first-aid personnel.
viii. Conducting employee tool box meetings once every week with written reports
maintained for the Massport Safety Office’s review.
ix. Giving full support to all safety and loss control programs.
5.
Contractor's Site Employees
The Contractor's Site Management and Supervisory personnel are accountable for the
acts of employees. However, employees are expected, as a condition of employment,
to work in a manner that will not cause injury to themselves or those with whom they
work. It is important to the concept of safety that employees understand that
responsibility for personal safety is part of each job task.
All employees are responsible for:
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Complying with all project safety rules and regulations that apply to each job
task.
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Reporting all accidents and injuries immediately.
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Obtaining and using the proper tools and personal protective equipment for the
job at hand.
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Reporting all unsafe acts and conditions to their Supervisor.
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Knowing what emergency telephone number to call in case of fire or personal
injury.
CONTRACTOR PRE-CONSTRUCTION SAFETY PLANNING
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Each Contractor shall formulate their own "site specific" safety and loss control
action plan covering their direct-hire site employees, Subcontractors, Subsubcontractors and Site Vendor work activities for submittal to the Massport Safety
Office 10 days prior to the Contractor start work date.
2.
Work site layout must provide for adequate work areas, traffic control, parking areas,
lighting levels, receiving areas, etc. and interface with Logan State Police, Troop F.
3.
The location of office trailers, equipment trailers and maintenance areas shall reflect
safety, fire protection and security considerations. Massport permits must be
obtained from the Massport Fire Rescue Department and other governing Massport
Departments prior to bringing trailers on Massport property.
4.
The Contractor must plan work schedules to minimize the number of Subcontractors
or crafts working in any one area at the same time.
5.
The Contractor shall establish personal protective equipment requirements and place
orders for timely delivery to the site.
6.
The Contractor shall plan the site safety publicity program and order posters, visual
aids, signs, traffic signs, etc. for timely delivery to site.
7.
The Contractor shall make provisions for construction equipment and motor vehicle
inspection, repair and control in compliance with applicable Federal OSHA standards,
State Motor Vehicle Laws and Massport requirements.
8.
The Contractor shall make detailed plans for all critical or heavy lifts and submit
them to the Massport Safety Office at least five working days before making any
critical or heavy lifts (see Attachment VII).
9.
All construction activity shall be carried out to avoid unplanned interruptions of
operations occurring in Massport's airport and support facilities.
10. Contractors shall comply with Massport's work permit procedures for Contractor
operations.
G.
SAFETY INDOCTRINATION, TRAINING, AND EMPHASIS
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Each project employee, prior to beginning work on-site, shall be given a project
indoctrination session consisting of a presentation that will:
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a. Acquaint the employee with the work site, the nature of the job, the hazards that
he/she may encounter, and the equipment and safe practices to be used to
minimize accidents.
b. Provide an overview of the Massport safety and total loss control requirements.
c. Advise of the Massport requirements for working safely and emphasize that
failure to follow safe practices may result in disciplinary action including
dismissal.
d. In addition to this general orientation, Contractor Safety Coordinators will
conduct site-specific safety orientation sessions for all project new hires.
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The General Contractor shall ensure that their superintendents fully support safety
indoctrination and that safety-training programs instruct Contractors' work forces in
maintaining safe and healthful working conditions, in following safe construction
practices, and in maintaining employee safety awareness. Each safety meeting shall
have signed attendance sheets.
3.
Additionally, each employee shall review safety rules and precautions with his or her
Foreman initially upon reporting and after two to three weeks of site employment
when the employee has become familiar with the job. Each Foreman shall document
and have the employee sign off as to having been provided these safety training
sessions.
4.
Foremen shall conduct daily crew meetings to discuss and emphasize the hazards of
current work. Employees safety tool box talk outlines will be prepared by the
Contractor's Safety Coordinator. Housekeeping, falls, materials handling,
electrocution, eye injuries, back injuries, and vehicle and construction equipment
shall be discussed at least quarterly with the relevant employees. Similar safety
meetings for office employees shall be conducted monthly to emphasize the hazards
they may encounter.
5.
All Foremen shall be fully informed and knowledgeable of the hazards involved in
the work they supervise and the safe craft practices to be followed. Before assigning
a person to any new or unfamiliar job, the Foreman shall show and explain the safe
procedures and necessary precautions before the employee can proceed with the task.
6.
Contractors shall ensure that all Foremen receive sufficient indoctrination and special
training to perform properly their safety and health duties and responsibilities.
SAFETY SIGNS, BULLETIN BOARDS, AND POSTERS
The Contractor is responsible for installing a bulletin board for posting general notices and
safety information at the Contractor's office trailer on site. The Contractor's Safety
Coordinator shall post safety signs and posters throughout the construction area.
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I.
SAFETY AND LOSS CONTROL INSPECTIONS
1.
2.
J.
The Contractor's Safety Coordinator shall make daily site safety compliance
inspection tours to identify unsafe acts and conditions and ensure that responsible
Contractor supervisory personnel take corrective action.
A weekly Contractor Site Manager & Supervisory staff member safety inspection will
be scheduled to survey all of the Contractor's job site areas (see Attachment VIII).
REPORTING AND INVESTIGATION OF OCCUPATIONAL INJURIES &
ILLNESS
The Contractor shall require that its employees, Subcontractors' employees and all Third
Parties' workers report all occupational injuries and illnesses relating to the work
immediately to their Supervisor or Foreman.
The Contractor shall investigate all injuries and illnesses. The Contractor shall use the
Massport Project forms for accident investigation reports or other materials or documents
relating to the occupational injuries or illnesses and provide completed copies of all such
forms to the Massport Safety Office within 24 hours from occurrence of accident (see
Attachment IV) and the Massport Insurance Claims Manual.
Contractors shall maintain their own project OSHA injury and illness forms.
K.
MONTHLY WORK HOURS REPORT
In addition to the accident reports required above, the Contractor shall provide the
Massport Safety Office with total monthly project safety hours. This data must be reported
by the 10th of each month.
L.
WORK PERMITS
This article covers the obligations of Massport, and the Contractor for the use of work
permits to cover work done by the Contractor that Massport has specified to be controlled
because of its integration with the airport's operations area. Normally, this would include
work done by the Contractor in, on, or near the airport operating facility, or equipment that
has been turned over to Massport. The Contractor will not be paid for time lost resulting
from work permits not being issued in a timely manner. The Massport Fire Rescue
Department will issue hot work permits and other fire code related work permits to
Massport Project Contractors.
The Contractor's Site Manager, after consultation with the GC's Safety Coordinator and
Contractor Safety Coordinators, will issue a site specific "Safe Work Permit" procedure
(see Attachment IX). The procedure includes:
i.
List of names and/or positions of Massport and GC staff members authorized to issue
each type of permit for each location that work permits are required.
ii.
List of names of Contractor's personnel authorized to request permits for Contractor.
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iii.
The procedure and timing for requesting, using, returning, and completing work
permits.
iv.
Samples and instruction for use of the various types of work permits normally used.
These would include:
a. Cold Work—Any work that involves no fire-ignition sources, electrical hazards,
or excavation work. Examples are radiographic operations, laser beam
operations, fire water system usage, etc.
b. Hot Work—Any work that involves open flame, sparks, or other potential
sources of fire ignition.
c. Electrical Work—Work associated with electrical equipment, energized or not,
which poses electrical hazards.
d. Confined Space Entry Work
e. Trenching/Excavation Work—Work which is hazardous because of cave-ins,
underground piping, electrical systems, contaminated soils, or sewer systems that
are in service.
f. Hot Tap Work—Work involving the installation of connections on equipment or
piping which is in service and/or pressurized.
M.
CONTRACTOR'S PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
All employees of the Contractor, Subcontractors and all other persons entering onto
Massport property in connection with the Work shall wear safety helmets, safety glasses
with side shields, work boots and proper work clothing. Special personal protective
devices and/or equipment must be used where needed for the hazards of the work. After
performing a Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) assessment, the Contractor shall
provide, as required by OSHA Standards, such personal protective equipment and safety
equipment for all affected Contractor employees. Additional items may include:
i.
ii.
iii.
iv.
v.
vi.
vii.
viii.
ix.
Hearing protection devices
Respiratory protection devices
Fall protection devices
Temperature protection equipment
Hand protection equipment
Life-lines and safety belts/harnesses
Full-face protection devices
Special illumination equipment
Any other special equipment/devices required to be worn in their work
Failure to provide personal protective equipment to employees will result in their work
being halted until the Contractor issues the proper safety devices to employees.
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All personal protective equipment shall meet the applicable requirements of NIOSH,
OSHA, ANSI, and/or any other applicable regulations or standards.
N.
CONDUCT OF CONTRACTOR'S EMPLOYEES
Violation of these job rules and regulations will subject an employee to disciplinary action
up to and including dismissal.
The following activities are prohibited:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
Willful violations of Massport project safety or security rules.
Acts of sabotage to project or plant property, equipment, machinery or systems.
Possession of property of other Contractor's, employee's or Massport’s without proper
authorization.
Sleeping on the job.
Engaging in horseplay or fighting. (Horseplay or fighting is defined as, but not
necessarily limited to pushing, slapping, hitting, tripping, or any physical contact or
other action that may cause or result in injury or bodily harm to any individual.)
Unsatisfactory work.
Use or possession of firearms, ammunition, or cameras on the job site.
Use, possession or sale of alcoholic beverages or drugs on Massport's property.
Insubordination (refusing to take orders from the supervisor).
Unauthorized use of equipment, materials, vehicles, or tools of another company.
Failure to report job site fires to the Massport Fire Rescue Department.
Dishonesty or falsifying any reports or records.
Failure to use sanitary facilities.
Failure to report accidents to the Contractor.
Removal of equipment safety devices—alarms and guards, etc.
NOTE:
O.
Massport can refuse access to the job site to any Contractor personnel violating
or deemed to have violated any one or more of the above, or for any other cause
in or related to the Contract.
Massport’s EQUIPMENT
1.
Authorization Required
The Contractor shall not operate any equipment belonging to Massport unless
authorized by Massport's Project Manager.
2.
Lockout and Tagging Procedures
Contractors shall follow published location lockout and tagging procedures and shall
adhere to the requirements of Massport's standard. Contractors’ workers must also
fully comply with Massport Massport Project Contractor Lock-Out and Tagging
Procedures (see Attachment X).
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P.
HOUSEKEEPING
1.
Debris and Refuse
Materials shall be stored or piled so that safe clearances are maintained and toppling is
prevented. Loose overhead material must be removed; oil and water spillage must be
removed promptly and properly disposed of; garbage must be disposed of daily. Nails
protruding from lumber must be removed or bent over immediately. Accumulation of
refuse that may create a fire hazard will not be permitted. Cleanup at a minimum of
once a day is required. All applicable safety and health standards shall be followed.
Containers shall be located throughout the Contractor's work areas to collect trash.
Collection shall be at the Contractor's expense. The Contractor shall provide trash
containers.
Each Contractor shall be responsible for disposing of all debris and rubbish. Use of
Massport's landfill will not be permitted unless approved by Massport's Director of
Capital Programs and Logan Modernizations and the Chief of Environmental
Management Department.
2.
Passageways
Unobstructed passageways for movement of fire trucks and ambulances shall be
maintained.
3.
Building Materials
Massport shall approve all Contractor site storage locations.
4.
Materials to be Removed from Roofs
Daily, before quitting time, roofing contractors and others must remove from the roof
all of their combustible debris, mops, and combustible materials that are stored in
cans, buckets, or drums. All loose materials, such as stacks of insulation, plywood,
aluminum roof deck, steel deck, etc. must be secured so that they cannot be blown
from the roof.
5.
Drums, Containers, or Hollow Structures
Drums, containers, or hollow structures, which have contained toxic or flammable
substances, shall be properly disposed of daily as per applicable Federal and State
EPA regulations.
6.
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Contractors shall provide for their own portable toilets and shall include this job cost
in their bid for the work. These facilities must be kept in good repair and cleaned
daily. The Contractor's safety plan must clearly state this fact.
Q.
ELEVATED LEVELS
1.
Protection from Falling Materials
When workers are overhead, the area below shall be roped off or other equivalent
measures taken to protect personnel below from falling materials. Warning signs shall
be conspicuously posted. If necessary, in the opinion of the Contractor's Safety
Coordinator, a flagman shall be stationed to warn persons in the vicinity.
2.
Materials Thrown or Dropped
No materials shall be thrown or dropped from building roofs unless permission has
been granted by the Contractor's Safety Coordinator and a protected area has been
established.
R.
EXPLOSIVES
Use of explosives will NOT be permitted on the Massport’s Massport Project.
S.
POWER-ACTUATED TOOLS
The Contractor shall consult with the Massport Safety Office before using power-actuated
tools and shall follow the Massport Fire Rescue Department's and Logan State Police rules
for safeguarding power-actuated tools brought onto Logan Airport property and into the
Airfield Operations Areas. In addition, the Contractor shall comply with applicable OSHA
standards 1926.302 (e).
T.
ENTERING AND WORKING IN CONFINED SPACES
Before starting any work involving entry into vessels or confined spaces, the Contractor
must have Foremen and workers attend a project vessel or confined space entry training
session covering the following:
i.
ii.
iii.
iv.
v.
vi.
vii.
viii.
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Employee education and training.
Use of a permit system.
Atmosphere testing and appropriate ventilation.
Use of appropriate respiratory protection.
Use of safety harnesses and lanyards.
Use of outside observer at all times.
Emergency action provisions.
Vessel or confined space entry procedures are to be used in conjunction with the
above lockout and tagging procedures which render the vessel safe from power
sources and other potential hazards prior to personnel entering the enclosed space.
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ix.
x.
Material safety data sheets of materials previously in vessel or tank.
Confined Space Entry Procedure (see Attachment XII).
The Contractor must obtain a "SAFE WORK PERMIT" prior to the start of any work
involving entry into vessel or confined spaces (see Attachment IX).
U.
LADDERS
The Contractor shall provide his employees with ladders that are constructed from
nonconductive materials such as wood or fiberglass (refer to OSHA Subpart X-1926.1053
(b) (12)).
All Contractor's ladders shall be inspected on a weekly basis and tags shall be attached to
each ladder showing the date of inspection and initials of the qualified person making the
weekly ladder safety inspection. Defective ladders shall be tagged as being "Defective-Do
Not Use" and immediately taken out of service by the Contractor.
Ladders shall be equipped with anti-slip shoes and secured as required near the top. The
ladder must extend three feet above the upper floor landing (refer to OSHA Subpart XLadders, 1926.1053 (b)(1)).
V.
RIGGING EQUIPMENT
Rigging equipment for material handling shall be inspected prior to use on each shift and as
necessary during use to ensure that it is safe. The Contractor's Safety Coordinator shall
acquire all relevant rigging equipment test certificates immediately upon the arrival of the
Contractor's rigging equipment on site.
W.
SCAFFOLDING
Scaffolding shall be erected in accordance with requirements of OSHA 1926.451.
X.
CRANE OR DERRICK SUSPENDED WORK PLATFORMS
Both the Contractor’s Safety Coordinator and the Massport Safety Office shall verify the
Contractor's need to use crane or derrick suspended work platforms, attend pre-lift
Contractor's meetings and will witness all suspended work platform test lifts.
Contractor-owned or leased crane or derrick suspended work platforms shall be
periodically inspected for soundness, and adequately maintained according to the
applicable Federal, state, and/or city standards. Personnel on the crane or derrick
suspended work platform shall adhere to applicable Federal OSHA standards -1926.550.
Y.
VEHICLE MOUNTED WORK PLATFORMS AERIAL DEVICES
1.
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used to position personnel (includes J.L.G. types of vehicles and bucket truck).
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2.
Operation of these vehicles shall be restricted to only those individuals who have
been trained by a qualified person, and are totally familiar with the vehicle's operation
and emergency procedures.
3.
Depending upon the work being performed and the vehicular traffic in the area, safe
operation of aerial devices may require the presence of Logan State Police traffic
detail and two or more personnel on the ground acting as a safety watch and/or fire
watch when the following conditions exist:
i.
ii.
iii.
4.
All aerial devices will be equipped with flashing lights. These lights will be used as
follows:
i.
ii.
iii.
iv.
v.
vi.
vii.
viii.
ix.
x.
xi.
xii.
xiii.
xiv.
xv.
xvi.
xvii.
Z.
Welding or burning from the aerial device
Work around or in areas of heavy congested vehicular traffic
Work adjacent to or near airfield operations is covered in the Massport Logistics
Plan
When the vehicle is in motion and the aerial device is manned.
When the vehicle is being used in areas of heavy or congested vehicular traffic.
When the vehicle is being used adjacent to or over railroad tracks.
Aerial devices, unless specifically designed for and certified for such work,
shall not be used to work on energized electrical conductors.
Approval should be obtained from the Contractor’s Safety Coordinator prior to
operating aerial devices within 10 feet of, under, over or near electrical
conductors that are not in cable ladders, raceways, or conduit.
Post signs and barricade the area directly under the work area so that personnel
cannot enter work area.
Do not drive the vehicle with the power-take-off engaged.
Comply with the rated capacity of the equipment.
Be aware of operating clearances required before initiating any machine
functions. Always look in the direction that the bucket is moving and at any
object in the path of the boom structure.
After reaching a working position, lock out the controls, if the unit allows such.
When the hoist vehicle is traveling, the bucket must be in its cradle and locked
down except for J.L.G. type vehicles.
Do not operate the bucket with the vehicle on an incline without checking with
your Supervisor. Avoid terrain features that could cause the machine to exceed
its rated tipping point. Travel grades in "low" speed only.
Inspect and test machine for proper operations before moving it to the job site.
Do not mechanically block foot switch.
Always keep the boom in line with the direction of travel.
Keep both feet on the floor of the bucket; tie-off to bucket with approved safety
belt. Use extreme caution when entering or leaving bucket above the ground.
Do not defeat any safety guards, switches or control mechanisms.
FALL PROTECTION
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As a part of the Contractor's Massport Project "site specific" safety manual the Contractor's
Site Manager and Safety Coordinator shall include a comprehensive written fall protection
plan covering all the Contractor's and their Subcontractor's (Sub-subcontractor's and Site
Vendor's) site operations.
This written fall protection plan shall address how the General Contractor and their
Subcontractors plan to fully comply with the OSHA Standards relating to fall protection for
employees working on scaffolds (Subpart L); walking/working surfaces, hoist areas, holes,
form work and reinforcing steel, ramps, runways and other walkways, excavations,
dangerous equipment, overhand bricklaying and related work, roofing work on low-slope
roofs, steep roofs, precast concrete erection, residential construction, wall openings,
walking/working surfaces not otherwise addressed (Subpart M); certain cranes and derricks
(Subpart N); steel erection work in buildings (Subpart R); certain types of equipment used
in tunneling operations (Subpart S); electric transmission and distribution lines and
equipment (Subpart V); stairways and ladders (Subpart X).
The Contractor's written fall protection plan shall also address full compliance with OSHA
Standards 1910.27 Fixed Ladders; 1910.66 Powered Platforms For Building Maintenance
and 1910-146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces.
AA. STEEL ERECTION
Attention is called to the Massport policy requiring all personnel exposed to a fall of 6 feet
or greater shall be provided with an adequate fall protection system. The system may
include guardrails, harnesses, lanyards, etc. at the Contractor’s discretion. This policy is
referred to as 100% Fall Protection required above six feet.
1.
OSHA Steel Erection Standard 1926.750
In addition, the Contractor Site Manager shall ensure that all employees comply with
all other OSHA Steel Erection Standard 1926.750 requirements and applicable State
codes.
2.
Safety Harnesses, Lanyards and Lifelines
All safety harnesses, lanyards and lifelines shall be used for employees safeguarding
only and if subject to actual in-service loading these safety devices are to be
immediately removed from service and destroyed by the Contractor's Safety
Coordinator.
3.
Safety Nets
Nets shall be used when working 25 feet or more above ground or water surfaces
when the use of scaffolds, ladders, catch platforms, safety belts and lanyards are
impractical. Nets shall extend eight feet beyond work surface and as close under the
work area as possible but no more than 25 feet under the work area and so that it
prevents contact with structures below in the event of a fall. Mesh of nets shall not
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exceed 6" x 6". Forged steel hooks and/or shackles shall be used to secure the nets.
All nets shall be tested as per the manufacturer's requirements (see OSHA Standard
1926.753).
4.
Storage of Materials
Materials stored inside buildings under construction shall not be placed within six feet
of any of the floor or hoisting openings nor within 10 feet of an exterior wall that
does not extend above the material stored. All materials stored in tiers shall be
blocked and secured to prevent falling, sliding or collapse.
5.
Fall Protection
When scaffolds or platforms are more than six feet off the ground or water, guardrails
and toeboards shall be installed on all open sides. Employees installing guardrails
shall wear safety harnesses and lanyards and shall attach their safety harnesses and
lanyards to properly supported lifelines and/or permanent building structures.
6.
Permanent Flooring
Permanent flooring shall be installed as the erection of structural members progress,
and there shall be no more than eight stories between the erection floor and
uppermost permanent floor except where structural integrity is maintained as a result
of the design. At no time shall there be more than four floors or 48 feet of unfinished
bolting or welding above the foundation or uppermost permanently secured floor.
7.
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Temporary Flooring
i.
Erection floor shall be solidly planked or decked except for access openings that
must be full size undressed or equivalent. The planking/decking is to be laid
tight and secured to prevent movement (refer to 1926.750 (b)).
ii.
Where temporary floors are not adaptable and where scaffolds are not used,
safety nets shall be installed and maintained whenever the potential fall distance
exceeds two stories or 25 feet. The nets are to be placed in accordance with
1926.753.
iii.
Floor periphery-safety railing of a half-inch wire rope, or equal, will be installed
approximately 42" high around perimeter of all temporarily planked or decked
floor and have the toeboards installed (refer to 1926.570 (b) (iii)).
iv.
Where skeleton steel erection is being done, a tightly planked or decked
substantial floor shall be maintained within two stories, or 30 feet, of whichever
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is less, below and directly under that portion of each tier of beams on which
any work is being performed.
v.
When gathering and stacking temporary flooring, the work is to always be done
from a planked floor. Fall protection is to be used when open-sided floors are
present.
NOTE:
Massport project safety requirements mandate that every Contractor's site
employee erecting steel shall be tied-off with his or her safety harness and
attached 6' lanyard for 100% of the time while working off the ground
performing steel erection work activities except when receiving a load to
be bolted in. After two bolts have been made in the end of the steel, 100%
tie-off is then required again, until the next load arrives.
BB. EVALUATION OF CONTRACTOR
Massport has the right to determine if the Contractor is performing in accordance with the
regulations set forth in the Massport Safety and Health Requirements. Evaluations may be
made periodically during the Contractor's site work and also before the completion of a
contract. The responsible Contractor shall correct deficiencies immediately.
Conditions presented in the Contractor safety evaluation checklist form (see Attachment
XI) reflect requirements from the Occupational Safety and Health Act Part 1926, Safety
and Health Regulations for Construction and Part 1910-12, Construction Work.
CC. ADDITIONAL MASSPORT SAFETY AND HEALTH REQUIREMENTS
Each Contractor shall also be required to meet or exceed the following Massport policies,
action plans and procedures:
i.
ii.
iii.
iv.
v.
vi.
vii.
viii.
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Contractor Mobile Crane Safety Procedure (see Attachment VII)
Contractor Confined Space Entry Procedure (see Attachment XII)
Ground Fault Protection on Construction Sites (see Attachment XIII)
OSHA Construction Inspection Action Plan (see Attachment XIV)
Trenching and Excavation Procedure (see Attachment XV)
Emergency Response and preparedness Planning (see Attachment XVI)
Hazard Communication Standards (see Attachment XVII)
Welding, Cutting and Burning Procedure (see Attachment XVIII)
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CONTRACTOR SAFETY QUESTIONNAIRE REQUEST FORM (ATTACHMENT I)
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TOTALS
AVERAGE
1. # of Projects
2. Manhours Worked
3. First Aid Cases
4. Lost Time Cases
5. Lost Workdays
6. Fatalities
7. Frequency Rate
8. Severity Rate
9. Number of Fires
10. Crane Accidents
11. Auto Accidents
12. Equip. Accidents
13. Pollution Incidents
14. Govt. Inspections (OSHA, EPA, others)
15. Workers' Comp. Claims
16. Open W/C Losses
$
$
$
$
$
17. Paid W/C Losses
$
$
$
$
$
18. Reserves Amts
$
$
$
$
$
19. Total Incurred Losses
$
$
$
$
$
20. Experience Modification Rate (EMR)
COMPANY NAME:
SR. COMPANY REP.:
PHONE NUMBER:
ADDRESS:
NAME:
DATE:
TITLE:
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DEFINITIONS
1.
NUMBER OF PROJECTS: Total number of field construction projects to include all
direct hire, construction management and construction advisory jobsites.
2.
MANHOURS WORKED: Actual hours worked by all project employees. (DO NOT
count vacation time, sick leave, or holiday(s). Where actual hours are not available,
estimate man-hours based upon a normal work schedule. FOR EXAMPLE: 8 hours/day x
5 days/week).
3.
FIRST AID CASES: Total number of first aid one-time treatment cases and subsequent
observation of minor scratches, cuts, burns, splinters, and so forth.
4.
LOST TIME CASES: Industrial inquiries or illnesses in which the employee is unable to
return to work on the following day.
5.
DAYS LOST: Days away from work are those workdays (consecutive or not) on which
the employee would have worked but could not because of occupational injury or illness.
6.
FATALITIES: Any fatality resulting from a work injury/illness regardless of time
intervening between injury/illness and death.
7.
FREQUENCY: (Number of Lost Time Injuries & Illnesses x 200,000)
Total Hours Worked by All Employees During Period Worked
NOTE: 200,000 = Base for 100 full-time equivalent workers (working 40 hours per week,
50 weeks per year).
8.
SEVERITY: Number of Lost Workdays x 200,000
Total Hours Worked by All Employees During Period Covered
NOTE: 200,000 = Base for 100 full-time equivalent workers (working 40 hours per week,
50 weeks per year).
9.
NUMBER OF FIRES: Number of fires that occurred during period covered.
10.
CRANE ACCIDENTS: Total number of crane accidents.
11.
AUTO ACCIDENTS: Motor vehicle collisions that occurred during period covered
(includes sedans, station wagons, jeeps, pick-up trucks, buses, vans, etc.).
12.
MOBILE EQUIPMENT ACCIDENTS: Total number of mobile equipment accidents
(includes graders, scrapers, crawler tractors, off-highway trucks, hydraulic excavators, etc).
13.
POLLUTION INCIDENCES: Report all incidences involving the discharge of pollutants
into the environment (includes spills, chemical spills, solid and hazardous waste releases,
etc. that cause environmental impairment).
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14.
GOVERNMENT INSPECTIONS: Number of government agency inspections of project
conditions (includes safety, health, fire, environmental and security government [Federal,
state, local] inspections).
15.
WORKERS' COMPENSATION CLAIMS (W/C): Total number of industrial injuries or
illnesses requiring treatment by a physician.
16.
OPEN W/C CLAIMS: Total number of Workers' Compensation claims that have not been
closed out by insurance carriers.
17.
PAID W/C LOSSES: Total dollar amounts paid out to date for all workers' compensation
claims that occurred during that year.
18.
RESERVES AMOUNTS: Total dollar amounts set up by insurance carriers to pay further
medical bills and weekly compensation for open W/C claims.
19.
TOTAL INCURRED LOSSES: The total dollar amounts paid out and set up in reserves
for all W/C claims that occurred during that year.
20.
BIDDER'S INTERSTATE EXPERIENCE MODIFICATION RATE for the last three
years.
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CONTRACTOR ORIENTATION CHECKLIST (ATTACHMENT II)
Job No.
Contractor Name
Address
Site Manager
Job Superintendent
Work Start
Present at Orientation Meeting On:
Description
Office Telephone No.
Trailer Telephone No.
Trailer Location
Average Employees/Day
Work Completion
Time:
Place:
Subjects covered at Meeting:
Safety and Health Requirements
Fire Prevention & Protection
Security & Asset Protection
Medical/First Aid
Traffic Control
Environmental/Pollution Control
Insurance Coverage
Federal OSHA Standards
Plant Utilities/Facilities Tie-Ins & Use Location
Subcontractors-Approval-Orientation, etc.
Lockout/Tagging Procedures
Confined Space Entry Procedures
Emergency/Disaster Procedures
Accident/Injury Reporting
Monthly Safety Reporting Forms
Workers' Compensation First Reports of Injury
Supervisory Safety/Loss Control Training Reqts.
Craft Employee Safety Orientation
Personal Protective Equip. Requirements
Contractors' Visitors-Const. Gate Only
General Safety Rules
Employee Conduct On Job
Employee Badges--Sample at Gate
Gate Pass--Trucks with Material
Vehicle Pass
Contractor Gate & Parking
Permits, Hot-Cold-Excavating, etc.
Temporary Power for Contractor
Drinking Water
Non-Potable Construction Water
No Use of Plant Cafeteria
Material Security is Contractor Resp.
Site Clean-up Disposal of Trash
Siting Contractors for Non-performance
Remarks:
Actual Scope of Job: Actual Permits Required this Job:
-A-B-C-D-ESignature of CM's Representative:
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ACCIDENT OR LOSS INVESTIGATION AND REPORTING PROCEDURES
(ATTACHMENT III)
A.
PURPOSE
To establish a standard procedure for all accident reporting and processing.
B.
REPORTABLE CASES
1.
First aid cases are defined as one-time treatment and subsequent observation of minor
scratches, cuts, burns, splinters, and so forth, which do not ordinarily require medical
care, even though provided by a physician or registered professional personnel.
2.
Serious accidents:
Serious accidents are those that can be classified under any of the following:
i.
Occupational death(s), regardless of the time between injury and death, or the
length of the illness; or
ii.
Occupational illness or illnesses resulting in permanent total disabilities; or
iii.
Occupational accident(s) which involve one or more of the following:
Minor - Those property damage accidents resulting in less than $1,000 damage
Large - $1,000 to $10,000 damage
Major - Any property damage accident resulting in greater than $10,000
damage
C.
INVESTIGATING ACCIDENTS - RESPONSIBILITIES
1.
Contractor Safety Coordinator
i.
Assuring that each of his employees receives prompt first aid treatment for all
injuries, no matter how slight in nature.
ii.
Reviewing and correcting the causes of all minor injuries to his personnel.
NOTE:
iii.
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The first aid attendant should be requested to give each employee treated
for a minor first aid injury a copy of the medical report which is to be
given to the employee's Foreman prior to resuming work activities.
Taking any emergency action necessary to minimizing the extent of loss to both
personnel and property when a serious accident or fire occurs.
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iv.
Immediately notifying and assisting Massport in the investigation of a serious
accident to his personnel or within his area of responsibility resulting in:
a. A fatal injury
b. Other extremely serious accidents, such as multiple injuries, etc.
c. Property damage in excess of $10,000
v.
Investigating and reporting his findings and recommendations by completing
the accident investigation report form when serious injury or property damage
occurs within his area of responsibilities involving the following:
a. Occupational injuries that involve one or more of the following:
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Medical treatment other than first aid
Lost work days
Restriction of work or motion
Transfer to another job function
Loss of consciousness
b. Occupational illnesses such as contact dermatitis, silicosis, lead poisoning,
welding flashes, etc.
c. Property damage not greater than $10,000
d. Any minor accident, no matter how slight which involves unusual
circumstances
NOTE: Unusual circumstances can be defined as those no-loss incidents or
accidents which, under slightly different circumstances, could lead to a
fatality or serious damage to health, sight, limb, equipment or
facilities.
This form must be completed within 24 hours from the time of the accident
and copies sent to the Massport Safety Office.
2.
Contractor Site Manager
The Contractor's Site Manager has several specific responsibilities in accident
investigation, including:
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i.
Demonstrating a positive interest in all aspects of accident investigation by
prompt review and analysis of all serious accident reports forwarded to him by
his Safety Coordinator.
ii.
Evaluate those emergency actions that have been taken by his supervisory
personnel to minimize the extent of loss to both personnel and property when
a serious accident or fire has occurred and, when required, implement
additional emergency actions.
iii.
Immediately notify Massport of serious accidents resulting in the following:
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a. Occupational fatality on the site
b. Other extremely serious accidents such as multiple injuries
c. Accidents involving Massport's personnel or property
3.
Massport Site Manager
i.
Provide the leadership, guidance and controls to assure that the accident
investigation responsibilities of the various levels of site management are
effectively administered.
ii.
Review on a monthly basis with the Safety Coordinator, the project's accident
statistical data for each Contractor on site.
iii.
Upon notification of a serious accident immediately insure that the Massport
Fire Rescue Department has been called, then inform the Massport Project
Manager and Massport Safety Office of all known facts and emergency
actions that have been taken.
iv.
Clear with Massport's Communications Department and other established
channels any and all press statements.
NOTE: All statements with respect to any accident made to person(s) not
connected with the project will be handled through Massport. Any
statements required to be made by project personnel to insurance
company representatives or law enforcement authorities will be
confined to the "basic facts," and further details must be cleared
through the Massport Project Manager prior to release.
v.
D.
Having received the completed accident investigation report form,
establish a meeting with the Safety Coordinator to determine what steps
are to be taken and project policies implemented or upgraded to prevent
similar serious accidents from occurring. Notify the Contractor's Site
Manager of this Project Management's review of his accident investigation
report and recommendations thereon.
EMPLOYER'S FIRST REPORT TO THE STATE OF OCCUPATIONAL INJURY
OR DISEASE
Each Contractor's Site Manager shall follow the Massachusetts Workers' Compensation
Employer's First Report of Injury or Fatality reporting instructions as shown in the
Massport Project Insurance Manual.
Basically, any occupational injury or illness requiring medical and first-aid treatment off
the job site will require that a workers' compensation form be completed by the Contractor
Site Manager.
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E.
OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH (OSHA) RECORD KEEPING
Each Contractor shall be responsible for the following OSHA requirements:
1.
Posting Requirements:
The OSHA poster entitled "Safety and Health Protection on the Job" must be posted
in a prominent place at the site.
2.
A separate OSHA Log must be maintained for all OSHA recordable occupational
injuries or illnesses.
3.
The OSHA 300 Log must be prepared annually by the Contractor's Safety
Coordinator and shall:
i.
ii.
iii.
4.
Provide a copy to the CM's Representative and TAPC's Safety Coordinator.
Be posted by January 31 and remain posted for a period of 30 days.
After posting for 30 days, remove form and file within site accident statistical
data folder. The OSHA 300 Log must be retained for a period of five years.
Fatality or hospitalization of 3 or more employees:
Each accident or health hazard that results in three or more employees must be
reported to OSHA within 24 hours.
F.
AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENTS
Contractors who have an automobile accident on Massport property involving their
company-owned vehicle must provide to Massport a completed automobile accident report
form within 24 hours of the accident. Massport's procedures for reporting automobile
accidents will be complied with by the responsible Contractor's Site Manager.
G.
SUMMARY
An accident investigation has two immediate purposes - to gather all of the relevant facts
and opinions concerning the causes of the accident and to establish recommendations to
prevent a repeat of the same accident or the occurrence of similar accidents.
In developing these accident investigation procedures, we have tried to reduce the amount
of paperwork required for accident investigation by site management, especially front-line
supervisors. Site management will be required to investigate and complete a written report
only on serious accidents. This is not to say that first aid cases are not important; they are
important in terms of cost and time off the job to get treatment. However, from past
experience we have knowledge of the types and causes of first aid cases occurring on
construction sites, and there is no need to put additional burdens onto site management.
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ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION REPORT (ATTACHMENT IV)
CO EMPLOYEE YES
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CONTRACTOR
EXACT LOCATION
PERSONAL INJURY
PROPERTY DAMAGED
ADDRESS
ESTIMATED COSTS $
INJURED PART OF BODY
TREATMENT PERFORMED BY
FIRST AID ATTENDANT
DOCTOR
DATE
REPORTED
PROPERTY DAMAGE
INJURED'S NAME
OCCUPATION
TIME AM
 PM
DATE OF OCCURRENCE
SUBS
PROPERTY OWNED BY
CLIENT
CONTRACTOR
ACTUAL COSTS
OTHERS
ESTIMATED TIME NEEDED TO REPLACE PROPERTY DAMAGED
NATURE OF INJURY
NATURE OF DAMAGE
SUBJECT /EQUIPMENT/SUBSTANCE/INFLICTING INJURY
OBJECT/EQUIPMENT/SUBSTANCE/INFLICTING DAMAGE
PERSON WITH MOST CONTROL OF OBJECT/EQUIPMENT/SUBSTANCE
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WHAT ACTS, FAILURES TO ACT AND/OR CONDITIONS CONTRIBUTED MOST DIRECTLY TO THIS ACCIDENT?
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WHAT ARE THE BASIC OR FUNDAMENTAL REASONS FOR THE EXISTENCE OF THESE ACTS AND/OR CONDITIONS?
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LOSS SEVERITY POTENTIAL
Minor
Frequent
PROBABLE RECURRENCE RATE
Occasional
Rare
WHAT ACTION HAS OR WILL BE TAKEN TO PREVENT RECURRENCE? PLACE “X” BY ITEMS COMPLETED.
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ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION CHECK LIST (ATTACHMENT V)
1.
INVESTIGATE AS PROMPTLY AS POSSIBLE.
2.
WHEN PRACTICAL, DO NOT DISTURB ACCIDENT SCENE.
3.
WHENEVER POSSIBLE, GO TO THE SCENE FOR INITIAL INVESTIGATION.
4.
IF NECESSARY, HAVE PHOTOGRAPHS TAKEN AND MAKE SKETCHES AND
MEASUREMENTS.
5.
INTERVIEW WITNESSES ONE AT A TIME AND SEPARATELY.
6.
SUMMARIZE YOUR UNDERSTANDING OF THE ACCOUNT WITH WITNESS
AFTER INTERVIEW.
7.
RECORD ALL DATA ACCURATELY.
COMMENTS OR SKETCHES:
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CONTRACTOR MOBILE CRANE SAFETY PROCEDURE (ATTACHMENT VII)
A. SCOPE
This procedure outlines project requirements for control, inspection and operation of on-site
Contractor mobile cranes and rental cranes. This procedure does not relieve the Contractor
of his responsibility to comply with OSHA crane standards in Subpart N and the Contractor's
requirements for complying with Massport & FAA Airfield Operation Areas rules covering
Contractor crane operations.
B. RESPONSIBILITY
Contractor supervisors and equipment operators are responsible for inspection, operation and
control of mobile cranes as outlined in this procedure.
1.
If a qualified Contractor crane inspector is not resident on site to conduct crane
inspections and verification of crane operator's qualification as required in subsections
C and D below, the Contractor shall meet this requirement by other means. For
example:
i.
ii.
iii.
Qualify a Contractor employee at the site via Crane Inspection & Certificate
Bureau or a similar agency.
Arrange for a qualified crane inspector from another construction job site of the
Contractor.
Secure the services of an independent crane inspection agency to verify the
inspection/qualification requirements.
C. INSPECTION
1.
Contractor and rental cranes must arrive on site in a safe operating condition.
2.
Upon entering the site and monthly thereafter, all cranes shall be inspected for safety by
a qualified Contractor crane inspector in accordance with the appropriate crane
manufacturer’s inspection criteria or the safety inspection checklist. This inspector
may be a member of the Contractor’s staff.
3.
Contractors will be responsible for having their Subcontractors comply with this mobile
crane safety procedure and perform crane inspections for their Subcontractors if the
Subcontractors do not have a qualified crane inspector.
4.
Contractors will be responsible for furnishing completed Subcontractor’s crane safety
inspection checklist forms on a monthly basis.
5.
Contractors shall provide evidence of an annual inspection by an independent crane
inspection and testing company for each crane and associated rigging equipment
brought on Massport property.
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D. OPERATOR QUALIFICATION
The Contractor and their Subcontractors shall complete, an Operator Qualification Form
(Exhibit B) to certify that their crane operators meet these minimum requirements and those
of the most recent edition of ANSI Standards B-30.5, Section 5-3.1.2, outlined below.
B-30.5-3.1.2 Qualification for Operators
a.
Operators shall be required to pass a practical operating examination. Examination
shall be limited to the specific type of equipment that he will operate.
b.
Operators shall meet the following physical qualifications:
1.
Have vision of at least 20/30 Snellen in one eye, and 20/50 in the other, with or
without glasses.
2.
Be able to distinguish red, green, and yellow, regardless of position of colors, if
color differentiation is required for operation.
3.
Hearing, with or without hearing aid, must be adequate for the specific operation.
4.
A history of epilepsy or of a disabling heart condition shall be sufficient reason
for his/her disqualification.
E. CRANE LOAD CAPACITY CHARTS
1.
Contractor's crane load capacity charts are normally based on 85% where tipping
governs.
2.
On a Massport Project, the Contractor's crane load lifting capacities shall be restricted
to 75% where tipping governs. A value to comply with this restriction may easily be
obtained by reducing capacities on the posted crane by 10%.
3.
No crane shall exceed the 75% where tipping governs load capacity without prior
approval.
F. CRITICAL LIFTS
1.
Definition:
A critical lift is when any of the following conditions exist:
i.
The load exceeds 75% of the crane capacity as shown on applicable crane
manufacturer's load (capacity) charts for the configuration to be used
ii.
Lifts involving more than one
crane to handle a common load
iii.
Use of a crane or lifting device in an application that deviates from
manufacturer’s recommendations including but not limited to:
a.
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b.
c.
2.
Written Critical Lift Plan:
The Contractor shall prepare a written critical lift plan for all critical lifts.
following information should be included:
i.
ii.
iii.
iv.
v.
vi.
vii.
viii.
ix.
x.
xi.
3.
Moving a crane with longer boom than recommended
Exceeding capacities or restrictions shown on the load chart
The
Why the lift is critical
Type of crane
Boom length
Boom angle
Radius
Weight of load weighing may be necessary
Dimensions of load
Attachment points for rigging
Obstructions in path of load
Rigging hardware
Crane operator's qualifications
Approvals
If the Contractor anticipates any deviation from crane manufacturer's recommendations,
the Contractor shall secure approval from the manufacturer.
NOTE: Cranes are rated while performing in a level position, on a solid surface, with
no wind conditions considered.
G. CRANE OPERATION
1.
Only the following qualified personnel shall operate cranes:
i.
Designated operators as per State or City laws
ii.
Maintenance and test personnel when they have the specific training and hands-on
work experience to operate, test or maintain the type of crane that they are
servicing
iii.
Qualified Crane Inspectors
2.
Maintain continuous contact, visual or vocal, between the crane operator and one
qualified signalman. If for any reason contact is lost, the crane operator shall stop all
operations and not resume any crane function until full contact is restored.
3.
The crane must be sufficient capacity and proper type (crawler, rough terrain, truck
cranes, mechanical or hydraulic) to fulfill all requirements of the work without
endangering personnel or equipment.
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4.
Outriggers on all truck cranes shall be fully extended and set for all lifts. Lifts made
with outriggers partially extended and set require Contractor Safety Coordinator
approval. No pick and carry lifts are to be made with truck cranes.
5.
Rough terrain cranes operated in stationary position shall have outriggers fully
extended and set before any lift is made.
6.
Pick and carry loads with rough terrain should be avoided. Where necessary to do so,
the following applies:
i.
ii.
iii.
iv.
v.
vi.
Use the load chart on rubber.
Investigate route to be followed for solid and level footing.
Restrict travel speed to maintain control of the load.
Tie load to the frame of the crane.
Personnel will not touch the load for any reason. In addition to Item 6(iv), tag
lines will be used for control of the load, if required.
Where possible, outriggers should be extended and set within a few inches of
ground level.
7.
Establish positively the weight of the load before handling. Check brakes and machine
stability when load is still only inches above the ground.
8.
The operator must not attempt any lift for which he/she feels conditions are inadequate.
9.
The Contractor shall develop a procedure for changing or disassembly of crane booms
that shall include a checklist to be used and signed by the Contractor Crane Foreman.
Consideration should be given to having the manufacturer's representative present.
10. The operator shall observe the following precautions when leaving the control station
of a machine:
i.
ii.
iii.
iv.
v.
Disengage the master clutch
Lower bucket or crane load to the ground
Set safety pawls on all drums where these are operated manually
Set the swing brake and travel brakes to prevent machine movement when left
unattended for short periods and operator remains in immediate area
When crane is left unattended for extended periods of time or the operator leaves
the immediate area, all brakes and locks shall be engaged
11. Cranes shall be operated smoothly, avoiding sudden stops and starts.
12. The hoist line must be vertical at all times.
13. At no time shall personnel be positioned beneath suspended loads.
14. No one is permitted to ride the hook or the load.
15. The boom hoist drum pawl should be engaged at all times except when lowering the
boom.
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16. Do not get on or off a machine when it is in motion. No adjustment repair, repair, or
lubrication permitted on moving machinery unless required by the manufacturer.
17. Work within 15 feet of electric lines requires a special procedure and permit that must
be posted in the cab.
18. All loads require a tag line.
19. No toolboxes, oil cans, choker racks, water coolers or similar additions may be placed
in the radius of the swing of the counterweight where a person could conceivably be
crushed.
20. Swing radius of the counterweight must be barricaded.
21. Lifts associated with steel erection and concrete bucket handling are the only crane
operations where free-fall can be used. Any deviation requires special approval by the
Safety Coordinator.
22. Assure that annual inspections of lifting equipment as required by OSHA are kept
current.
H. CRANE WORK NEAR OVERHEAD ELECTRIC OR HAZARDOUS PIPE LINES
1.
The Contractor's Site Manager in charge of the work, Massport's Electrical Supervisor,
and the Contractor’s Safety Coordinator shall meet to review the scope of work.
2.
These individuals will decide whether:
i.
ii.
iii.
iv.
The line will be shut down;
The crane will be grounded;
If the Electrical Department stand-by man is necessary;
If protective equipment must be worn.
NOTE: Employees handling tag lines or attaching or disconnecting loads must wear
tested Linemen's gloves of adequate voltage rating with protectors and rubber
footwear as per OSHA standards.
3.
The committee outlined above will give written approval to proceed with the work after
all precautions specified on the permit have been enacted.
No crane shall be operated under these conditions unless:
i.
A signalman is present whose sole function shall be to assure that clearances are
maintained.
ii.
Signs and barricades warning personnel to stay clear are posted around the crane.
iii.
The crane operator is the only person on the rig under any high-tension line.
Booms must be lowered or tied off, using load line.
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Precautions noted in this procedure apply to all electric lines. Similar considerations
must be given to piping systems that contain potentially hazardous materials.
Correct identification of all overhead electric lines is vital since there is considerable
resemblance between some high voltage lines and "telephone" lines.
All crane operators will be instructed to stay on the rig in case of contact with any
electrical lines.
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SAFETY INSPECTION CHECKLIST FOR CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT
Contractor:
Project No.:
Type of Equipment:
Number:
Inspected by:
Approved by:
(Signature)
(Signature)
CRANES, SHOVELS, DERRICKS, DRAGLINES, PAVERS, SCRAPERS, GRADERS, PANS, LOADERS,
DUMP TRUCKS, TRUCKS AND SIMILAR HEAVY EQUIPMENT
1.
Is emergency braking system on heavy duty haulage equipment capable of automatically stopping
equipment upon failure in service brake system? Can system be manually operated from driver's
position?
2.
Are required rollover protection and seat belts provided on tractors, self-propelled pneumatic tired earth
movers, tank trucks and similar equipment?
3.
Are belts, gears, shafts, pulleys, sprockets, spindles, drums, flywheels, chains or other reciprocating or
rotating parts adequately guarded?
4.
Are all hot pipes and surfaces exposed to accidental contact suitably guarded or insulated?
5.
Are fuel tanks located so that spills or overflows will not come in contact with engine, exhaust or
electrical equipment?
6.
Are exhausts and discharges so directed as not to endanger workmen or obstruct view of operator?
7.
Are platforms, catwalks, steps, handholds, guardrails and toeboards provided to assure safe footing and
access ways?
8.
Is adequate protection for operator provided against the elements, falling or flying objects, swinging
loads, backlash of winch cables and similar hazards?
9.
If equipment is to be operated on highways, is it equipped with turn signals?
10.
Are positive stops and limited devices provided for equipment operated on rails?
11.
Is all of the glass which is installed in the operator's compartment safety glass?
12.
Is the crane equipped with shock-absorbing type boom stop? (Cable stops are not acceptable)
13.
Is a safe-load-capacity chart for various boom radii posted in the cab of the crane? Is this chart applicable
to present boom length, counter weight, etc.? (Should the contractor choose to downgrade this
equipment a new safe-load capacity chart indicating the maximum safe load as determined by test in
compliance with No. 31 will be posted conspicuously in the equipment before the operator.)
14.
Do all points requiring lubrication during operation have such fittings located or guarded in such manner
that personnel servicing the equipment are protected from injury?
15.
Do all modifications, extensions, replacement parts, and/or repairs to equipment maintain the minimum
factor of safety as the originally designed equipment?
16.
Are all sections of the boom constructed of the same size structural members?
17.
Are any of the structural members bent or rusted, or do they otherwise show signs of damage?
18.
Are all drums on load hoisting equipment equipped with dogs, pawls, or other positive locking devices?
19.
Is there sufficient cable to allow three full wraps of cable on drums at all working positions?
20.
Is hoist braking equipment capable of holding a load of at least the full rated load?
21.
Are traveling rail mounted gantry cranes equipped with a warning device which will sound continuously
when crane is in motion?
22.
Are all wire ropes or cables in good operating condition?
23.
Are drums, sheaves, sheave pins, and pulleys smooth and free of defects?
CRANES, SHOVELS, DERRICKS, DRAGLINES, PAVERS, SCRAPERS, GRADERS, PANS, LOADERS,
DUMP TRUCKS, TRUCKS AND SIMILAR HEAVY EQUIPMENT
24.
Are wire rope sockets, splices, thimbles, and clips adequate and properly applied?
25.
Are hooks, shackles, rings, pad eyes and other fittings in good condition?
26.
Are running lines of hoisting equipment exposed to hazardous contact adequately guarded?
27.
Are fueling cans used with this equipment approved type safety cans?
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Have means been provided to permit the operator of crawler, truck and wheel (mounted) crane to visually
determine the levelness of unit?
29.
Are adequate Class B fire extinguisher installed on the equipment charged and ready for use, suitably
placed, and distinctly marked, and is accessibility to them not obstructed?
30.
Are operators experienced and able to read and understand signs, notices, operating instructions and
signal code to be used?
a. Is he more than 21 years of age?
b. Has he passed a physical examination within the past 12 months?
31.
Performance Test. Prior to being placed in operation all cranes, derricks, and other hoisting equipment
will be given a performance test. This test will be the basis upon which the equipment is rated for the
current contract. Particular attention shall be given that under no circumstances will the maximum
anticipated load or computing performance test load exceed the manufacturer's rating.
32.
Are adequate guardrails provided around the skips of pavers, concrete mixers and similar equipment?
Guard is required for open end of skip.
33.
Are all motor vehicles equipped as follows:
a. Directional signal lights both front and rear?
b. Two headlights; one on each side; one red taillight and one red or amber stop light for operation
between sunset and sunrise when applicable?
34.
Are brakes on wheeled equipment in good operating condition?
35.
Are windshields on equipment provided with windshield wipers in proper operating condition?
36.
Is glass in windshields, windows, and doors damaged?
37.
Are all motor vehicles equipped with a speedometer, a fuel gauge, and an adequate audible warning
device?
38.
Are running boards and steps of vehicles provided with non-slip surfaces and handrails?
39.
Are dump bodies provided with hinged struts or other suitable device for locking body in raised position?
40.
Are tail-gate dumping devices so arranged that operator will be in the clear while dumping load?
41.
Is engine equipped with power-operated starting device in operative condition?
42.
Are towing devices structurally adequate and properly mounted?
43.
If equipment is to be operated on airfield landing areas, is it equipped with proper flags?
44.
Are all self-propelled construction equipment except light service trucks such as panels, pick-ups, station
wagons, crawler-type cranes, power shovels, and draglines equipped with a reverse signal alarm which
will operate automatically when the vehicle moves in reverse and will give suitable sound alarm for
the conditions and circumstances under which the equipment is operated?
45.
Has an annual inspection of equalizer, gantry and support bolts or pins been conducted?
46.
Remarks:
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CRANE OPERATOR QUALIFICATIONS
Operator's Name:
I.
Company:
In accordance with ANSI B30.5, Sec. 5-3.1.2 and local site requirements, the above-named individual
meets the following physical qualifications:

A.
Has vision of at least 20/30 Snellen in one eye, and 20/50 in the other, with or without glasses.
B.
Is able to distinguish red, green and yellow regardless of position of colors, if color differentiation is
required for operation.

C.
Has adequate hearing, with or without hearing aid, for operating assigned crane.

D.
Does not have a history of epilepsy or of a disabling heart condition.

E.
Does not have a history of high blood pressure and is not currently taking medication for high
blood pressure.

II. The above-named individual has completed the following reviews and tests satisfactorily:

A.
Has read the Crane's Operating Manual.
B.
Has demonstrated proper check-out.

1) Pre-shift check-out -- Fluid levels, all tires, windows, proper rope condition and reeving. 
2) Start-up crane, checking gauges and pressure.

C.
Has tested all controls for proper function.
D.
Has reviewed and understands load chart which is available to him while he is at the crane controls.
He understands the crane capacity shall not exceed 75% where tipping governs.

E.
Has demonstrated the following operation procedures:

1) Move crane into position and level crane.

2) Drop headache ball in 55 gal. drum located at radius of 25% of boom length.

3) Control coordination -- With a 4' long strap hanging from the hook he keeps strap in contact
with the ground following a course outline.

Verified by:
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DATE:
GENERAL CONTRACTOR:
JOBSITE LOCATION:
SUBCONTRACTORS:
PERSONS MAKING INSPECTION & COMPANY NAME:
COLUMN: A--ADEQUATE B--INADEQUATE C--NOT APPLICABLE A/I - ACTION ITEM
A
B
C
LOCATIONS / REMARKS
A/I
1. PROGRAM
ADMINISTRATION
a. Posting - posters/telephone
numbers
b. Orientation - Safety/Site Specific
c. Safety Meetings
(1) Site Safety Committee
(2) Weekly Tool Box
(3) Other
d. Reports and Records
(1) Safety Audit/Weekly
(2) MSDS/list/file
(3) Safety Meetings
(4) Accident Investigations
(5) OSHA 200 Report
e. Emergency Action Plan
f. First Aiders/EMT/Other
g. First Aid Kits
2. HOUSEKEEPING
a. General Housekeeping
b. Regular disposal of waste/trash
c. Trash containers provided
d. Walkways unobstructed
e. Nails removed/bent down
f. Spill control/clean up
g. Drinking water available/cups
h. Sanitary facilities/adequate
number
(1) Regularly Serviced/cleaned
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COLUMN: A--ADEQUATE B--INADEQUATE
A
B
C
C--NOT APPLICABLE A/I - ACTION ITEM
LOCATIONS/ REMARKS
A/I
3. FIRE PREVENTION &
EMERGENCY
PROCEDURES
a. Fire & Emergency Instructions to
Personnel
b. Fire extinguisher training,
location & inspection
c. Hydrants clear (15' radius)
d. Flame and work permits
4. ELECTRICAL
INSTALLATIONS
a. Adequate lighting
b. GFCI or assured grounding
program
c. High voltage identified
d. Switches identified
e. Terminal boxes equipped with
covers
f. Temporary lights guarded
5. HAND TOOLS
a. Adequate instruction in use &
PPE
b. Inspection and Maintenance
6. POWER TOOLS
a. Tools and cords in good condition
b. Adequate instruction in use &
PPE
c. Mechanical guards in use
d. Proper storage
7. POWDER-ACTUATED
TOOLS
a. Operators qualified/licensed
b. Controlled storage
c. Inspection and maintenance
d. Protection for other workers
e. Safety glasses, goggles or face
shield
f. Muzzle shield used
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COLUMN: A--ADEQUATE B--INADEQUATE
A
B
C
C--NOT APPLICABLE A/I - ACTION ITEM
LOCATIONS/ REMARKS
A/I
8. LADDERS
a. Routinely inspected & maintained
b. Secured to prevent slipping,
sliding, falling/safety feet
c. Side rails extend 36' above top of
landing
d. Rungs/cleats not over 12' on center
e. Stepladders fully open when in use
f. Metal ladders not used near
electrical equipment/wires
g. Proper storage when not in use
h. Training provided/documented
I. Not painted hiding defects
j. Unobstructed access/egress
9. SCAFFOLDING
a. Competent Person for erection &
dismantling
b. Connecting secured w/locking pins
c. Secured into structure 30'h &
26"v.
d. Plumb, square, full bracing, base
plates
e. Guard rails, mid rails, toeboards,
wire mesh
f. Safe access/egress
g. Work area free of debris, snow,
ice, grease
10. HOIST, CRANES AND
DERRICKS
a. Operators qualified/licensed
b. Equipment firmly supported &
dunnage
c. Outriggers fully extended
d. Certified & regular inspection,
maintenance
e. Signalman, signals observed,
understood
f. Chokers, chains, slings inspected,
proper storage
g. Tag line use
h. Elevators, hoist, man baskets,
other
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A
B
C
LOCATIONS/ REMARKS
A/I
BY WHOM
11. HEAVY EQUIPMENT &
MOTOR VEHICLES
a. Operators qualified/licensed
b. Regular inspection, maintenance
c. All persons seated/seat provided
d. Ropes, seat belt provided, used
e. Back-up alarm/flag-person
f. Fire extinguisher installed (gas
fuel)
g. Dump bed choker
h. Speed limit controlled
12. BARRICADES
a. Floor openings/edges
b. Roadways, sidewalks & stairs
c. Traffic control
d. Warning signs - overhead, laser,
sandblasting, etc.
e. Adequate lighting
13. MATERIAL HANDLING &
STORAGE
a. Properly stacked and/or stored
b. Correct use of handling equipment
c. Proper lifting
d. Materials protected from weather
and dust
14. EXCAVATION AND
SHORING
a. Competent person/daily
inspections
b. Adjacent structures properly
shored
c. Adjacent roads, sidewalks shored
d. Shoring or sloping for soil type
e. Spoil pile back from edge
f. Excavation barricaded, lighting
provided
g. Warning system for mobile
equipment
h. Ladders provided/secured
I. Underground utilities identified,
supported
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B
C
LOCATIONS/ REMARKS
A/I
BY WHOM
14. EXCAVATION & SHORING
j. Soil Contaminates ID & tested
(1) Atmospheric testing required
(2) Emergency equipment readily
available
15. DEMOLITION
a. Engineering survey, competent
person
(1) Hazards identified
(2) Survey documented
b. Material chutes
c. Sidewalk protection, public
protection
d. Dust, falling debris control
16. PILE DRIVING
a. Proper storage & handling of
equipment
b. Equipment inspected &
maintained
c. Pile driver properly supported
d. Lead work/safety harness
e. Ladders on frames and stirrups
used
f. Tag line used
g. Proper signaling
h. Work area barricaded
17. FLAMMABLE GASES AND
LIQUIDS
a. Proper containers used, identified
b. Proper storage/Permits
c. Fire hazards checked
d. Grounding/bonding
e. Fire extinguisher provided
18. WELDING AND CUTTING
a. Operator qualified/Permits
b. Shields and spark catchers
c. Goggles, gloves, clothing other
PPE
d. Equipment grounded
e. Cables, hoses, gauges, regulators
maintained
f. Cylinders secured, capped
g. Flash back arrestor installed
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A
B
C
LOCATIONS/ REMARKS
A/I
BY WHOM
19. STEEL ERECTION
a. Fall Protection/harnesses
(1) Safety Netting
(2) Decking
(3) Perimeter protection
b. Safe access provided
c. Two bolts, wrench tight, prior to
releasing hoist line
d. Bolts, bolt buckets, drift pins
retained from falling
20. CONCRETE
CONSTRUCTION
a. Forms installed and braced, shored
b. Hands away from chute pinch
points
c. Ladder, other safe access provided
d. Fall protection
21. ROAD CONSTRUCTION
a. Competent flag person
b. Adequate warning signs, markers,
barricades
c. Equipment not blocking right-ofway
22. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT
a. PPE training provided
b. Safety glasses, face shield, goggles,
etc.
c. Respirators, masks
d. Hearing protection, noise control
e. Hard hats
f. Safety Harness
g. Foot protection
h. Protective clothing
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SAFETY & HEALTH TESTING AND ANALYZING INSTRUMENTS:
a. Atmospheric Testing
d. Light Meter
Oxygen
e. DetectorTube Sampler
Lower Flammable Limit
f. Dust Analyzer
Toxic Substances
g. Gas Monitoring Equipment & Alarms
b. Sound Level Meter
h. Other
c. Electrical Circuit Tester
SAFETY LIBERTY:
Site Specific Safety Plan:
Environmental Health & Safety Plan:
Construction Standards (OSHA 1926):
General Industry Standards (OSHA):
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Of the following, determine if the on-site program has been properly developed, implemented and administered and how these programs
are administrated to subcontractors.
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ON SITE
PROGRAMS
EFFECTIVE
YES
NO
YES
REMARKS
NO
Site Specific Safety Orientation
Accident Investigation
Respiratory Protection Procedure
Lock-out/Tagging
Confined Space Entry
Hazard. Material Commun.
Other programs, list
COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:
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You are to submit a report to the General Contractor's Site Manager outlining the corrective action you have taken with respect to the above comments
and recommendations.
____________________________________ ___/____/__
CONTRACTOR'S SAFETY COORDINATOR DATE
____________________________ __/___/__
CONTRACTOR'S SITE MANAGER
DATE
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CONSTRUCTION SAFETY AUDIT
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A. SCOPE
Construction activities may be in close proximity to airport operations. Unless construction
activities are properly controlled, safety concerns may exist in airport operating areas. For this
reason, it is necessary for Project Management to implement a "Safe Work Permit" system, with
permits required in designated work areas. Areas and work activities requiring permits will be
identified and designated as such. Massport's Fire Rescue Department will issue Fire Code
related permits.
B. PERMIT DESCRIPTION
1. Hot Work (Welding, cutting, burning, spark producing)
Defined as welding, cutting, burning, use of spark or flame producing equipment, motors
and equipment in or nearby potentially explosive atmospheres or work environments
involving combustible or flammable materials, and opening of and work on electrical panels
in explosive atmosphere. All other areas designated as "hot work" areas by Massport's Fire
Rescue Department.
2. Confined Space/Vessel Entry
Defined as all equipment, vessels or areas which must be entered through a manhole or
other restricted opening, such as vaults, piping, tunnels, confined passages, and pits. It also
includes any area in which air movement is not possible or where respiration may be
endangered by oxygen deficiency, fire, flood, explosive vapors or fumes, or panic (to be
used in conjunction with confined space tag). Please also review Contractor Confined
Space Entry Procedure (see Attachment XIII).
3. Demolition
Defined as the planned destruction or removal of airport plant equipment for purposes of
elimination or modification. This will include but not be limited to process lines which may
or may not have been utilized to carry hazardous or toxic materials. This will also include
in-plant concrete breaking activities. This permit will be released contingent upon receipt of
the demolitions engineering survey/action plan that meets Federal OSHA standards.
4. Roof Work
Defined as construction activities working on or through roofs in operating airport buildings
or new construction areas.
5. Close Proximity (Electrical and/or Process Lines)
Applies when crane or material handling equipment must be utilized where it is possible for
any part of the equipment to come within 15 feet of an energized electrical line or plant
process line, or in transit if the equipment can come within 10 feet of electrical lines up to
50KV and 20 feet of electrical lines from 50KV to 345KV. This permit also applies to
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operating plant piping systems or process lines which contain potentially hazardous
materials. A specific procedure shall be developed and approved for work in close
proximity to plant process lines, prior to a "Safe Work Permit" being issued.
6. Trenches and Excavations
Any activity that involves the opening of ground in the airport's operating plant or new
construction areas.
7. Cold Work
Work involving exposure to potentially hazardous construction activities including, but not
limited to work with radiation, laser beams, toxic or hazardous materials, etc. These work
activities may or may not require special procedure development prior to issue of the "Safe
Work Permit".
C. PROCEDURES
No work will be performed by any Contractor employee in any of the project areas designated
as requiring "Safe Work Permits" unless a valid permit has been issued and is current and is
conspicuously posted in the work area. One permit form may be utilized for more than one
permitted activity, provided the work being done is at the same location (example: roof work,
hot work, and confined space). The permit must be properly completed with all appropriate
boxes checked and blanks filled.
1. "Safe Work Permit" forms will be obtained by the Contractor's Supervisor from the
Contractor's Safety Coordinator. After the Contractor Supervisor completes Items 1 through
7, the Contractor's Safety Coordinator will review the work activity and set the terms of the
permit by completing Item 8A through G. If required by the work being permitted, initial
environmental testing will at this time be conducted and logged by the Contractor's Safety
Coordinator. A permit number for the work activity will be issued and logged. The
Contractor Supervisor will then sign the permit in the presence of Contractor's Safety
Coordinator. After the Contractor Supervisor signs off and all other necessary signatures
are obtained, Contractor's Safety Coordinator will sign off. Work activities may then begin.
2.
Permits must be posted at the work activity location. Prior to work beginning, the
Contractor Supervisor or Foreman in charge of the work must check the permit to ensure
that a properly completed and signed permit has been issued and remains in force for his
work activity.
3.
The Foreman must check the permit and assure full compliance with all of the applicable
requirements as stipulated by the Contractor's Safety Coordinator in Item 8. Upon
completion of the work, the Contractor Supervisor must return the permit marked complete
to the Contractor's Safety Coordinator.
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4.
It will be the Contractor Supervisor's responsibility to include any required safety
precautions in his daily instructions to all personnel involved in the work, before work
begins, and to assure compliance with the terms of the permit.
5.
Generally, work permits will be issued on a daily basis; however, in some cases permits
may be issued for longer period of time. It is the responsibility of the Contractor Supervisor
to insure that no work is carried out beyond the limits specified on the permit.
6.
If the "Safe Work Permit" is removed from the work area, the permitted work activities
must cease. Massport's Fire Rescue Department personnel, and/or Contractor's Safety
Coordinator may terminate the permit at any time, and permitted work activities must cease.
An airport fire alarm or emergency alarm automatically terminates all permitted work
activities and work must cease. If an emergency terminates the permit, the Contractor's
Safety Coordinator must clear and sign off on the permit before the permitted work can
resume.
D. PIPING SYSTEMS CONTAINING HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
1. Purpose
The purpose of this procedure is to provide personal protection to all personnel when
working on or around potentially hazardous piping systems either during construction or
once in operation.
2. Scope
This procedure shall be used whenever work is to be performed on or around potentially
hazardous piping systems shall include, but not limited to the following:
ANHYDROUS AMMONIA
CALCIUM CARBONATE
CARBON DIOXIDE
CAUSTIC SODA
NITRIC ACID
CHLORINE
CHLORINE DIOXIDE
3.
GASOLINE
HYDROGEN
HYDROGEN SULFIDE
LIME
METHANOL
METHYL MERCAPTAN
MURIATIC ACID
PHOSPHORIC ACID
PROPANE
PMB
SODIUM SULFIDE
SULFURIC ACID
SULFUR DIOXIDE
DIESEL & JET FUELS
Procedure
i. Due to the diverse problems associated with working with, on or around the above list of
hazardous materials, a specific procedure will be developed in the form of a work permit
on a case-by-case basis by the Contractor's Safety Coordinator.
ii. No work will commence on or around any hazardous material piping system until the
following criteria is met by the Contractor's Safety Coordinator:
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b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
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Received Contractor notification of the location, date and time of the proposed
work at least five days before the start of any work.
Verified the hazardous material(s) involved and obtained copies of each
MSDS.
Analyzed what protective measures are required.
Instructed the personnel associated with the work as to the type of hazard(s)
involved and what precautions and protective measures are required.
Requested the appropriate Massport personnel have all switches, valves
systems and devices locked out and tagged.
Issued the completed work permit to responsible Crew Foreman.
Monitored the work site for compliance with work permit requirements.
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"SAFE WORK PERMIT" (ATTACHMENT IX)
Contractor
1. AREA:
5. EXPIRES:
AM
2. LOCATION:
PM 6. DESCRIPTION OF WORK:
3. DATE:
4. TIME:
7. TYPE OF PERMIT (Please check one or more): __Hot Work __ Demolition __ Roof Work
__ Confined Space/Vessel Entry __ Close Proximity __Trenches/Excavations
CK
CK
Req'd
A. Atmosphere Monitoring (Initial Test)
a. Comb. Gas/Flame Vapor Test
b. Oxygen Deficiency Test
c. Hazardous/Toxic Gas Test:
Gas Tested:
Reading:
Time:
CK
Made
_____ _____
_____ _____
_____ _____
_____
B. Fire Prevention/Protection
a. Fire Exiting./Equip. Comb./Flamm. Mat'l. Insulated
c. Fire Watch Required (Additional Safety Req'd)
_____ _____
_____ _____
_____
_____
C. Piping/Vessel System Check
Blinded
Valued, Locked, Tagged Out
Tag No.
_____ _____
_____ _____
_____ _____
_____
_____
_____
_____ _____
_____
_____ _____
_____ _____
_____
_____
_____
D. Electrical Safety Check
a. Is switch gear locked/tagged out?
b. Are fuse blocks pulled?
c. Power Source shutdown/disconnected?
Permit Number
AM
PM
__Cold Work
N/A
_____
E. Special Precautions:
(List personal protective equipment required)
MSDS'S N HAND
F. Plant Operations: (In Plant Areas)
G. Remarks:
a. Is system drained/disconnected?
b. System Isolation?
Contractor's Supervisor:_____________________________________________
Contractor Safety Coordinator: _______________________________________
CM Representative: (as required)_____________________________________
NOTE: This permit is valid only for the activity, date and time specified. This permit must be posted at the work
location during all work activity. If the terms noted on this permit change, work activities must cease and be
re-permitted.
FIRE OR EMERGENCY ALARM AUTOMATICALLY INVALIDATES THIS PERMIT.
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Massport FIRE RESCUE DEPARTMENT
DIVISION OF FIRE PREVENTION
BURNING AND WELDING PERMIT
TAX NUMBER__________________________________
MPA NUMBER_________________________
CONTRACTOR_________________________________
LICENSE NUMBER_____________________
ADDRESS_______________________________________
TELEPHONE - Business__________________
________________________________________
TELEPHONE - Job______________________
JOB LOCATION________________________________________________________________________________
JOB DESCRIPTION_____________________________________________________________________________
MPA PROJECT MANAGER______________________
TELEPHONE NUMBER_________________
DATE ISSUED__________________________________
PERMIT ISSUED BY_____________________________
DATE OF EXPIRATION________________
TITLE_________________________________
APPLICANT’S SIGNATURE_______________________
PRINT NAME__________________________
1. Cutting and welding operations shall be performed only in areas
that have been protected against the ignition and spread of fire. All
work must meet the requirements of 527 CMR 39.00, Welding and
Cutting Processes (see attached copy).
8. All work must be enclosed and kept from exposure to the public.
All openings in floors or ceilings must be protected from the
spreading of sparks/slag. An additional fire watch may be required
to ensure work site is safe.
2. All fire protection and suppression systems must be in service,
unless authorized by the Massport Fire Department.
9. No hot work will take place if work involves areas exposed to
winds in excess of 25 MPH or when the weather creates unsafe
working conditions.
3. Cutting and welding equipment must be in good repair and
operated by a qualified person.
4. No open flame operation is to be performed within 35' of
flammable or combustible materials. If required, special precautions
will be determined by Massport Fire Department.
10. Burning and welding taking place on the airfield ramps must
have a separation of 100' from aircraft and fuel hydrants. All fuel
servicing vehicles and ground equipment must be restricted from the
work area by barriers or other means approved by the Fire
Department.
5. A fire watch must be in attendance at all times during operations
and be in attendance at least 30 minutes after operations have ended.
The Massport Fire Chief may require a paid fire detail to be paid by
the contractor.
11. A record shall be maintained of all locations where welding and
cutting operations are performed. The assigned fire watch or
watches shall sign the work authorization attesting to the fact that no
fire existed after work ceased and the standby period had passed.
6. Fire extinguishers, fire hoses or other extinguishing systems
required by the Massport Fire Department must be in good working
order at each location.
12. The Massport Fire Department must be contacted before work
begins as to the location and type of work to be performed daily at
(617) 561-1900. All personnel must be informed as to the proper
emergency reporting procedures approved by the Fire Department.
7. Cutting and welding equipment must be secured at all times. Any
extra gas cylinders must be kept secured and chained in place in
accordance with code. Gas cylinders will be removed from work
site at the end of each work day unless approval has been granted by
the Massport Fire Department.
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FIRE WATCH AUTHORIZATION RECORD
IN CASE OF FIRE OR MEDICAL EMERGENCY CALL 567-2020
Checklist for Fire Watch:
1. Are fire extinguisher, water hoses and other required suppression systems in proper working condition?
2. Are all exposures protected and combustibles removed from work area?
3. If your work area is considered a confined space or has contained a flammable or combustible, has the area been
checked to ensure proper condition exists for welding and cutting operation?
4. As the Fire Watch, have you been trained and are you familiar with the equipment you will be required to operate?
5. Have you read, understood and complied with the attached State Fire Prevention Regulation 527 CMR 39.00?
IF YOU ANSWER NO TO ANY OF THE ABOVE QUESTIONS, WELDING AND BURNING OPERATION
WILL NOT START.
FIRE WATCH SIGNATURE:
DATE:
PLEASE PRINT LEGIBLY
NAME
SITE LOCATION
TIME START
TIME FINISH
STANDBY TIME
SPECIAL PERMIT RESTRICTIONS:
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CONTRACTOR LOCK-OUT AND TAGGING PROCEDURES
(ATTACHMENT X)
A. PURPOSE
The Contractor Lock-Out and Tagging Procedure is designed to establish a uniform procedure
to be followed when construction work is performed during installation, inspection, repair,
maintenance, adjustment and start-up of airport plant equipment or process systems that can be
energized by either permanent or temporary sources of energy.
B. DEFINITION
This procedure covers (1) electrical equipment; (2) mechanical equipment; (3) pipe lines and
vessels; (4) systems containing hazardous materials or high pressures; and (5) auxiliary
equipment such as overhead cranes, hoists, elevators, industrial trucks and electrical control
rooms. Almost all equipment or process systems have a combination of hazards like
mechanical, electrical, pressure, etc. Therefore, the lock-out and tagging procedure must
involve all appropriate airport plant personnel (operators and/or maintenance staff) to ensure
that all forms of incoming energy are blocked and all internal energy is released to accomplish
a "zero energy state." Zero energy state is the condition in which any source of energy, active
or latent, has been release or blocked off in a machine, process or system.
C. SCOPE
The implementation of this procedure provides a method by which equipment or systems are
removed or withheld from service to protect workers and to prevent inadvertent operation of
equipment or system. This procedure does not apply to Contractor-owned tools and equipment
or vehicles. The Contractor shall use his own company lock-out and tagging procedures for
safeguarding employees and to prevent improper operation of Contractor equipment or
vehicles.
D. TRAINING
Prior to starting any work involving airport plant equipment or systems that require lock-out
and tagging, the Contractor's supervisors and workers must attend a lock-out and tagging
orientation session covering this procedure.
E. RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Contractor Site Manager
The Contractor Site Manager or his designee shall see the responsible Massport plant
operations contact person to request that specific Massport plant equipment or systems be
shutdown, de-energized and otherwise made safe for Contractor employees to work on.
Whenever possible, this Contractor request should be made at least 24 hours before the
start of scheduled work.
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The Massport plant operations contact person should be provided with the following
information (see form at end of this procedure):
i.
Name, type, and exact location of equipment or systems to be worked on by
Contractor employees
ii.
Scope of work to be performed on this equipment or system
iii.
Anticipated start time for Contractor work
iv.
Anticipated completion time for Contractor work
v.
Number of Contractor employees assigned to the work
vi.
Any special safety precautions needed to safeguard workers or equipment
vii. List of known hazardous materials within the airport equipment or systems that will
require copies of Massport's operating plant's materials safety data sheets (MSDS's)
be provided to the Contractor prior to starting any work
viii. "Anticipated" locations of airport equipment or systems requiring the Contractor
Crew Foreman to place locks and tags under the guidance of Massport's operators or
plant maintenance employees
ix.
Name and telephone number of Contractor Site Manager or his designee
This information should be given to the Massport plant operations contact person in writing with
a copy sent to the Contractor's Safety Coordinator.
The following are the Massport plant operations' lock-out/tag-out contacts:
Names
Titles
Telephone Numbers
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
_
2.
Plant Operations Contact Person
The Massport plant operations contact person or his/her designee shall, upon receipt of the
Contractor Site Manager's written and verbal request for shutdown of airport plant
equipment or systems directly under his/her department's responsibility determine whether
the airport plant equipment or systems can be safely shutdown for the duration needed to
perform the Contractor work. If the airport plant equipment or systems can be taken out of
service then the Massport plant operations contact person shall:
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ii.
Review the written shutdown request for accuracy;
Change the Contractor's written request to show the proper information needed to
safely shutdown, de-energize or otherwise make the system safe;
iii.
Have Massport plant Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS's) copied for the Contractor
Site Manager prior to the start of any work;
iv.
Request that his/her departmental operators and/or plant maintenance staff employees
shutdown and de-energize this plant equipment or system;
v.
Call the Contractor Site Manager or his/her designee and inform him/her which
equipment or system has been shutdown and de-energized;
vi.
Request that the Contractor Site Manager send his Contractor Crew Foreman to meet
with Massport departmental operators or plant maintenance employees so that
Contractors locks and tags can be properly placed by the Contractor Crew Foreman;
vii. At the conclusion of the work, the Massport plant operations contact person in
conjunction with the Contractor Crew Foreman will release the equipment, machinery
and/process system for operation by:
(1)
Inspecting equipment, machine or system for obstructions such as tools and
restraints
(2) Inspect to ensure all employees are physically clear of the equipment prior to
restoring energy;
(3)
Inspecting to ensure all switches, valves and controls are in the off or deenergized position;
(4)
Inspect to ensure all blinds and/or the other safety devices such as grounding
cables have been removed prior to re-energizing equipment or systems;
(5)
Oversee the removal of Contractor's lockout and tagout devices by the
Contractor Crew Foreman;
(6)
Massport plant operators and/or plant maintenance employees will put the
equipment, machinery and/or process systems back in operation.
3. Contractor Crew Foreman
Prior to the start of any work by his/her crew, the Contractor Foreman shall:
i. Place his/her own danger tags on plant equipment or systems under the guidance of
plant operators or plant maintenance employees;
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NOTE: The word "CONTRACTOR" shall be printed on to each Contractor tag, as well
as the name of the Contractor.
ii. Write his/her name, date, and telephone number on each "Contractor" tag that he
places on shutdown equipment or systems;
iii. Place his/her own personal padlocks on plant equipment or systems;
iv. Inspect the entire work area, equipment, or system to make sure all safeguards are in
place;
v. Watch while the Massport plant operator test the energy controls to this equipment
or system to make sure that they are locked off;
vi. Inspect all equipment and the entire system to make sure that they are locked off;
vii. Review Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS's) on hazardous or potentially
hazardous materials within this equipment and system. Provide copies of these
MSDS's to crewmembers;
viii. Provide proper instruction to crew members concerning safety precautions to be
followed as outlined by the MSDS's and the Contractor Safety Coordinator;
ix. Ensure that crewmembers have obtained the proper safety equipment, personal
protection clothing and work permits prior to the start of the work;
x. Be present at the start of the crew's work shift.
After the work is completed:
i. In the presence of the Massport plant operations contact person, inspect the
equipment, machine or system prior to removing the Contractor's locks and tags;
ii. Call the Contractor's Safety Coordinator to inform him/her that the shutdown work
has been completed.
4. Contractor Safety Coordinator
Each Contractor Safety Coordinator shall be responsible for all their Direct-Hire,
Subcontractors, Sub/Subcontractors and Site Vendor compliance with this lock-out and
tagging procedure. The Contractor Safety Coordinator shall:
i.
Conduct periodic orientation programs on the lock-out and tagging procedures;
ii.
Check master orientation attendance list to determine if the Contractor's supervisor and
workers assigned to perform the shutdown work have been properly trained;
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iii.
Issue proper work permits prior to start of any lock-out and tagging shutdown work;
iv.
Review detailed task assignment as described within the written Contractor Site
Manager’s notice to the plant's departmental operations contact person;
v.
Assist the Contractor's Crew Foreman in instructing his/her crew members of any
special safety precautions prior to the start of the work;
vi.
Using the Contractor Site Manager's written request form, completely fill out the
construction lock-out and tagging log sheet (see form at end of this procedure) and
insert into the lock-out and tagging master log book to be kept in the construction safety
office;
vii. Inspect work activities for compliance with all work permit safety requirements;
viii. Inspect work for compliance with all requirements listed in this lock-out and tagging
procedure;
F.
ix.
Issue safety violation notices to each Contractor employee found not to be in full
compliance with this lock-out and tagging procedure;
x.
Have Crew Foreman destroy all of the original "Contractor" danger tags when they are
removed from completed work.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
There may be times when the Contractor Crew Foreman who has tagged out and locked-out
plant equipment or systems may not be available when the equipment or system must be
started.
In such circumstances the Contractor Site Manager or his designee who has investigated all
circumstances related to the equipment or systems locked and tagged out may remove the
danger tags and locks.
If after all attempts to contact the responsible Contractor Crew Foreman whose locks and tags
need to be removed have failed, and if both the Contractor Site Manager and his designee also
cannot be contacted directly, then and only then, will the designated CM's Representative most
familiar with the job that was locked-out remove the Contractor Crew Foreman's locks and
tags.
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LOCK-OUT—TAGOUT
1.
Purpose - to ensure that equipment is properly secured and will not start or move while you are
working on it.
2.
Lock - locking a breaker in the off position or locking a valve in the closed position prevent
anyone else from repositioning the breaker or valve while you are working on the equipment.
3.
Tag - the danger tag is hung to let others know who is working on the equipment. Never use a
danger tag by itself in place of a lock.
4.
A three-step procedure must be followed to ensure the equipment is properly locked out.
(a)
First Step - Lock It Out
The main power disconnect switch controlling the source of power to electrically
powered equipment must be locked. Locking a control button or handle only is not the
proper way to lock-out electrical equipment. To stop the flow of air, steam, gases, or
liquids, a blocking valve must be fully closed and locked. If the valve will stop the flow,
it may be necessary to install a blind flange which is then locked in place.
(b)
Second - Tag the Lock -- A properly hung tag:
i) is securely attached to the lock-out device;
ii) shows the date the tag was attached;
iii) is signed by the person attaching the tag;
iv) shows the name of the Contractor and name of the person attaching the tag.
(c)
Third - Try it
Once the equipment is locked and tagged, you should attempt to start the equipment.
This step is done to make sure the right breakers or valves have been locked and that no
power is supplied to the equipment. This step is often bypassed but is a very important
step that you cannot take a chance on skipping. Be sure the equipment is locked and
secured.
One last review before you work on any piece of equipment.....
LOCK !!!!!!! TAG !!!!!!! TRY !!!!!!
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REQUEST FOR PLANT EQUIPMENT OR SYSTEMS SHUTDOWN
Contractor's Name:
Site Manager's Phone Number: (Work)
(Home)
Site Manager's Designee Name:
Designee's Phone Number: (Work)
(Home)
Date Request Form Submitted:
Time:
1. Name, type and exact location of airport plant equipment or system to be worked on by Contractor employees:
2. Scope of work to be performed on this airport equipment or system:
3. "Anticipated" locations on airport plant equipment or systems requiring Contractor locks and tags installed by
Contractor employees under the guidance of Massport plant operators and/or plant maintenance employees:
4. Number and types of Contractor employees assigned to the work:
Type/Craft
Number/Employees
Type/Craft
Number/Employees
5. Anticipated start time/Contractor work:
Date:
Time:
6. Anticipated completion time/Contractor work:
Date:
Time:
7. List any special safety precautions needed to safeguard workers or equipment:
CONSTRUCTION LOCKOUT & TAGGING SHEET
PROJECT:
BUILDING:
WORK DESCRIPTION:
PERSON REQUESTING PROTECTION WORK COMPLETED:
NAME:
TITLE:
DATE:
TIME:
COMPANY NAME:
PROTECTION ISSUED:
BY:
DATE:
TIME:
REMARKS:
APPARATUS SYSTEM TAGGED:
MECHANICAL DEVICES ISOLATED:
BY:
DATE:
TIME:
REMARKS:
SWITCHES RENDERED INOPERABLE: YES:_____
GROUNDS INSTALLED: YES:_______ NO:_________ NUMBER:
EQUIPMENT AVAILABLE FOR SERVICE:
DATE:
TIME:
REMARKS:
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CONTRACTOR’S AND SUBCONTRACTOR’S
SAFETY AND HEALTH EVALUATION FORM (ATTACHMENT XI)
CONTRACTOR'S NAME: ____________________________________________________________
CONTRACTOR'S SITE MANAGER'S NAME: ___________________________________________
DATE OF CONSTRUCTION:_________________
TOTAL NUMBER OF WORKERS:____________
NAME OF EVALUATOR:____________________________
FOR PERIOD OF:________________
DATE OF REPORT:_____________________________
TYPE OF REPORT (Circle One): FINAL
QUARTERLY
MONTHLY
SPOT CHECK
A.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL POOR FAIR GOOD EXCELLENT
First Aid Service
_____ _____ _____ _____
Sanitation
_____ _____ _____ _____
Noise Control
_____ _____ _____ _____
Air Quality Control
_____ _____ _____ _____
Illumination
_____ _____ _____ _____
Heat Stress Control
_____ _____ _____ _____
Confined Space Work Procedure
_____ _____ _____ _____
Radiation Control
_____ _____ _____ _____
B.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
Head
_____ _____ _____ _____
Hearing
_____ _____ _____ _____
Eye and Face
_____ _____ _____ _____
Fall Protection
_____ _____ _____ _____
Respiratory
_____ _____ _____ _____
Working Apparel
_____ _____ _____ _____
C. FUEL AND FLAMMABLES
1. Fire Fighting Equipment and Location
2. Fuel/Flammables Storage Area
3. Fuel/Flammables Transfer
4. Bonding/Grounding
_____
_____
_____
_____
_____ _____ _____
_____ _____ _____
_____ _____ _____
_____ _____ _____
D. SIGNS, SIGNALS & BARRICADES
1.
Danger Signs
2. Flag Person
3. Barricades
E. RIGGING EQUIPMENT
(Slings/Spreaders/Come-Alone/Etc.)
1. Use
2. Storage
3. Condition
F. TOOLS
1. Guards
2. Pressure Switches
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____
____
____ ____ ____ ____
____ ____ ____ ____
_____ _____ _____ _____
______ ______ ______ ______
______ ______ ______ ______
_____ _____ _____ _____
_____ _____ _____ _____
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4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Hand
Electric
Powder Activated
Gasoline
Pneumatic
Excess Air Flow Valves
POOR FAIR GOOD EXCELLENT
_____ _____ _____ _____
_____ _____ _____ _____
_____ _____ _____ _____
_____ _____ _____ _____
_____ _____ _____ _____
_____ _____ _____ _____
G. WELDING AND CUTTING
1. Regulator Condition
2. Flashback Device
3. Cylinders Condition
4. Cylinders Secured
5. Cylinders Target
6. Cylinders Transport
7. Welding and Cutting
8. Hoses
9. Torches
10. Welding Leads
11. Work Grounded
12. Protective Screens
13. Ventilation
14. Fire Protection
15. Welding/Burning Permit
_____ _____ _____ _____
_____ _____ _____ _____
_____ _____ _____ _____
_____ _____ _____ _____
_____ _____ _____ _____
_____ _____ _____ _____
_____ _____ _____ _____
_____ _____ _____ _____
_____ _____ _____ _____
_____ _____ _____ _____
_____ _____ _____ _____
_____ _____ _____ _____
_____ _____ _____ _____
_____ _____ _____ _____
_____ _____ _____ _____
H. ELECTRICAL
1. Tagout/Lockout
2. Extension Cords
3. Temporary Power
4. Temporary Lighting
5. Assured Grounding or GFCI's
6. Isolation
7. Plant Outlet Grounding
8. Powerline Clearance
_____ _____ _____ _____
_____ _____ _____ _____
_____ _____ _____ _____
_____ _____ _____ _____
_____ _____ _____ _____
_____ _____ _____ _____
_____ _____ _____ _____
_____ _____ _____ _____
I. PORTABLE LADDERS
1. Physical Condition
2. Proper Size/ Placement
3. Job-Made Ladders
4. Used Safely
5. Ladder Feet/Secured
6. Non-Metal
_____ _____ _____ _____
_____ _____ _____ _____
_____ _____ _____ _____
_____ _____ _____ _____
_____ _____ _____ _____
_____ _____ _____ _____
J.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
SCAFFOLDING
Footing
Anchorage
Bracing
Guard Rails
Toeboards
Planking
Safe Access
General Conditions
K. SUSPENSION SCAFFOLDS
1. Wire Ropes
2. Pulleys
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_____ _____
_____ _____
_____ _____
_____ _____
_____ _____
_____ _____
_____ _____
_____
_____
_____
_____
_____
_____
_____
_____
_____
_____
_____
_____
_____
_____
_____
_____
_____ _____ _____ _____
_____ _____ _____ _____
POOR FAIR GOOD EXCELLENT
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3. Outrigger Beams/Counter Wts.
4. Hoisting Machine
5. Secondary Suspension Fall Protection
L.
1.
2.
3.
4.
_____ _____ _____ _____
_____ _____ _____ _____
_____ _____ _____ _____
CRANE OR DERRICK SUSPENDED WORK PLATFORM
Platform Design and Construction
_____ _____ _____
Platform Support Rigging
_____ _____ _____
Platform Loading
_____ _____ _____
Safety Belt & Tie-off
_____ _____ _____
M. EXCAVATION & TRENCHES
1. Angle of Repose & Sloping
2. Spoil and Material Storage
3. Support System/Shoring
4. Provisions for Exit
5. Digging Permit
6. Barricade/Isolate Area
_____ _____
_____ _____
_____ _____
_____ _____
_____ _____
_____ _____
_____
_____
_____
_____
_____
_____
_____
_____
_____
_____
_____
_____
_____
_____
_____
_____
N. CONCRETE, CONCRETE FORMS
& SHORING
1. Form Support
_____ _____ _____ _____
2. Stripped Forms
_____ _____ _____ _____
3. Work Platforms/Access
_____ _____ _____ _____
4. Fall On Re-Bar Protection
_____ _____ _____ _____
O. STEEL ERECTION
1. Flooring/Planking
2. Tools/Materials Secured
3. Fall Protection
4. Safe Distances From Power Line
5. Tag Line
P.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
HOUSEKEEPING
Aisles/Workways
Work Areas
Scrap and Trash Removal
Material/Equipment Storage
Nails Clinched or Removed
_____ _____ _____ _____
_____ _____ _____ _____
_____ _____ _____ _____
_____ _____ _____ _____
_____ _____ _____ _____
_____ _____
_____ _____
_____ _____
_____ _____
_____ _____
_____
_____
_____
_____
_____
_____
_____
_____
_____
_____
Q. RECORD KEEPING REQUIREMENTS
1. Injury Illness Reporting
_____ _____
2. Assured Grounding
_____ _____
3. Cranes, Derricks, etc.
_____ _____
4. Motor Vehicles
_____ _____
5. Safety Training
_____ _____
_____
_____
_____
_____
_____
_____
_____
_____
_____
_____
R.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
SUBJECTIVE EVALUATION WITH REGARD TO SAFETY
Attitude (Supervisors)
_____ _____ _____ _____
Safety Awareness (Supervisors)
_____ _____ _____ _____
Employees Safety Performance
_____ _____ _____ _____
Corrective Actions Taken For Violations _____ _____ _____ _____
Safety Education and Training
_____ _____ _____ _____
Subcontractor Performance
_____ _____ _____ _____
LEGEND:
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Each contractor will be evaluated by this checklist before the termination of this contract. Scoring
guide to Federal, State, Local and Safety Standards: Poor—Generally out of compliance; Fair—
Generally in compliance; Good—Rarely out of compliance; Excellent—always in compliance;
N/A—Not applicable at this time.
COMMENTS: If the overall evaluation is poor, what can the contractor do to obtain a satisfactory
status, be specific. If the evaluation is excellent, please so note.
Would this contractor be allowed to bid on any future projects? Yes
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CONTRACTOR CONFINED SPACE ENTRY PROCEDURE
(ATTACHMENT XII)
A. PURPOSE
To establish a uniform procedure to be followed when construction work is performed in a
confined space. This procedure is to be used whenever employees are required to enter a
confined space as defined within this procedure. Before any work is performed on or in any
vessel, tank, or any other equipment that has contained or is suspected of having contained
hazardous materials, the Safety Coordinator must be contacted. Because of the many different
types of vessels and equipment, it would be very difficult to write a single procedure to cover
all situations; therefore, this should be looked upon as a minimum policy and procedure. Some
special equipment, such as boilers, will require special entering procedures and must be
determined based on equipment and conditions that exist at the time.
B. DEFINITION
A confined or enclosed space is any space having a limited means of access and egress, such as
a manhole or other restricted opening. Confined or enclosed spaces include but are not limited
to storage tanks, vessels, bins, boilers, ducts, sewers, underground utilities vaults, tunnels,
pipelines, and open top spaces more than four feet in depth, such as pits, tubs, vaults, caissons
and vessels or any other space which is subject to the accumulation of toxic or flammable
contaminants or has potential for an oxygen deficient atmosphere.
C. TRAINING
Before starting any work involving entry into vessels or confined space, the Contractor must
have both supervisors and workers attend a project vessel or confined space entry training
session covering the following:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Employee education and training
Use of a permit system
Atmosphere testing and appropriate ventilation
Use of appropriate respiratory protection
Use of safety belts and lanyards
Use of outside observer at all times
Emergency action provisions
Vessel or confined space entry procedures are to be used in conjunction with lock-out/tagout procedures which render the vessel safe from power sources and other potential hazards
prior to personnel entering the enclosed space
9. Material Safety Data Sheets which identify type of materials previously stored in vessel or
tank
The Contractor must obtain a "SAFE WORK PERMIT" prior to the start of any work entry into
vessel or confined spaces.
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D. CONTRACTOR SAFETY COORDINATOR
The Contractor Safety Coordinator will complete a "SAFE WORK PERMIT" and request that
the Massport Maintenance Supervisor have the Massport plant vessel/tank contents emptied,
adequately cleaned and tested by a qualified test equipment operator for toxicity, flammability,
or oxygen deficiency to determine its suitability before entry into this vessel/tank or confined
space. The Massport Maintenance Supervisor shall also blank off all pipelines to and from a
vessel or tank that could convey a hazardous material into the vessel or tank. These pipelines
will also be locked and tagged out in accordance with the Owner's locks and tags. The
Contractor Safety Coordinator will be responsible for ensuring that the space turned over by
the Massport Maintenance Supervisor for the construction work force is a clean and safe
confined space. The Contractor Safety Coordinator will perform environmental testing prior to
the actual construction work taking place. Construction locks and tags shall be installed over
the Massport locks and tags.
E. ENVIRONMENTAL TESTING
1. Before entry of any confined or enclosed spaces suspected of having mixtures or
concentrations of flammable and/or toxic air contaminates or deficiencies of oxygen,
appropriate test to include as a minimum oxygen, flammable and toxic materials levels of
the atmosphere shall be made by the Contractor Safety Coordinator or a qualified person in
charge, to assure that explosive or toxic limits are not exceeded, or the oxygen
concentration is not below 19.5% or above 23.5% of the total air mixture.
2. Any confined or enclosed space found to have or suspected of having oxygen deficiency or
exceeding toxic or flammable limits shall be:
i. Reported promptly to the Contractor Safety Coordinator.
ii. Posted with appropriate warning signs (i.e., KEEP OUT, FLAMMABLE, TOXIC, etc.)
iii. Ventilated/exhausted.
iv. Re-checked by approved methods prior to the entry in accordance with the paragraph
above.
3. During inert gas welding, portable and/or fixed oxygen analyzers with visual/audible
alarms shall be provided in areas where oxygen-deficient atmosphere may occur. In
addition, continuous oxygen monitoring devices equipped with appropriate warning alarms
shall be provided in areas designated by the Contractor Safety Coordinator.
4. All monitoring and air sampling equipment will be maintained and calibrated in accordance
with the manufacturer's specifications and shall be documented by the Contractor Safety
Coordinator.
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F.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
1. Suitable and necessary work/rescue equipment, including lifelines, belts, stretchers, or
hoists, etc. shall be immediately available at all times. This equipment shall be selected
with the potential hazards or possible contingency anticipated during the work operations.
2. Appropriate eye, face, and ear protection and protective clothing shall be worn by
employees as required by the “SAFE WORK PERMIT.”
3. Respirator Protection:
Where air sampling has determined that flammable or toxic limits have been exceeded or
an oxygen deficiency exists, and accepted engineering control measurers such as general
and local ventilation are not feasible, respiratory protection (cartridge masks, air line
respirators, etc.) shall be worn, which are applicable and suitable for the identified air
contaminants, and as stipulated in the SAFE WORK PERMIT.
G. VENTILATION & EXHAUST SYSTEMS
When ventilation is used as an air engineering control method in maintaining acceptable
concentrations of flammable and toxic contaminates (such as dust, fumes, mists, vapors and
gases), this section will be used as a guide in the installation and the operation of the
ventilation systems.
1. Ventilation and exhaust systems will be designed, constructed, maintained and operated as
to ensure the required protection by maintaining a volume and velocity of exhaust air
sufficient to gather dusts, fumes, vapors or gases from the confined or enclosed space and
to convey them to suitable points of safe disposal, thereby preventing their dispersion in
harmful concentrations into other atmospheres where employees are or will be working
during ventilation operations.
2. Periodic air sampling as required by the "Safe Work Permit" for flammable and toxic
materials and oxygen deficiencies shall be done before, during and after employee work
assignments in the confined or enclosed space to ensure that toxic limits are not exceeded
and a safe environment is maintained.
3. The Contractor Safety Coordinator or a qualified person in charge is responsible for
making appropriate tests and advising the employees doing the confined space work when
the breathing air meets requirements.
4. Mechanical heaters used to heat an enclosed or confined space must be approved for this
purpose. Heaters shall not be located within the confined space. If heating of an enclosed
space is required where the potential of flammable vapors is present, heating must be by
duct-forced air.
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H. ELECTRICAL LIGHTING
1. Lighting will be provided in areas where sufficient natural light does not meet
requirements.
2. For work areas that may contain concentrations that could exceed explosive limits of
flammable materials, appropriate lighting systems, such as explosion-proof
fixtures/switches or equipment otherwise designed for explosive atmospheres, shall be
used.
3. Emergency lighting shall be provided at all points of access and egress. When this is not
practical, explosion-proof flashlights shall be provided to persons required to enter
confined or enclosed spaces which are subject to blackout.
4. In areas where moisture exists, portable electric lighting shall be operated at a maximum of
12 volts and as defined within the OSHA regulations.
5. In enclosed or confined spaces where explosive limit concentrations are exceeded, all
electrical equipment shall conform to Article 500 of the National Electric Code.
I.
COMMUNICATIONS
Communications as stipulated by the "Safe Work Permit" shall be maintained with all
personnel in enclosed or confined spaces by personnel outside those areas. This shall be
accomplished by utilizing one and/or more of the following methods:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Visual
Voice
Telephone
Two-Way Radio
NOTE: Proper selection shall be dictated as to whether an explosive atmosphere exists in areas
of intended use.
J.
FIRE PROTECTION
The following conditions shall be assured in confined or enclosed spaces at all times (refer to
the Massport Fire Regulations as stated within the Contact Specifications Division IIB.
1.
2.
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Access and egress will be maintained at all times while work is being performed in a
confined or enclosed space. Access ladders, floors, components that are constructed out
of combustible materials shall be protected, covered or wrapped with a flame-retardant
material.
Flammable liquids (i.e., acetone, alcohol, etc.) must be stored in approved (UL or FM)
flammable liquid containers or dispensers. The amount of such flammable liquid(s) shall
not be in excess of the amount necessary to perform the work each shift.
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3.
Properly rated fire extinguisher shall be immediately available. In work areas where
extreme fire hazards exist, a charged fire hose shall be readily available for immediate
use.
4.
Cylinders containing oxygen, acetylene or other fuel gases shall not be taken into
confined or enclosed spaces.
5.
All rags, brushes, wipes, gloves, etc. shall be stored in metal containers with lids.
6.
A trained worker shall be the fire watch during all welding, burning, and heating
operations to monitor for fires and will ensure that for a 30-minute period after work has
ceased or at the end of the work shift, there are no fire conditions present.
7.
All flammable gas equipment, hoses, torches, etc. shall be free of defects and inspected
by the Crew Foreman and the user prior to such operations or are adequately protected to
prevent ignition.
8.
For the elimination of possible fire in enclosed spaces as a result of gas escaping through
leaking or improperly closed torch valves, the gas supply to the torch shall be positively
shut whenever the torch is left unattended for long periods of time, such as during lunch
breaks. At the end of a work shift, the torch and hose shall be removed from the confined
or enclosed space. Fuel gas and oxygen hoses shall be immediately removed from the
enclosed spaces when they are disconnected from the torch or other gas-consuming
device.
9.
All fire prevention precautions stipulated on the "Safe Work Permit" are to be
implemented prior to and during the hot work activities.
10. No smoking in confined spaces.
K. LOCKOUT AND TAGGING
All lines, pipes or other conveyance of flammable and/or toxic materials shall be positively
blinded, locked out and tagged in accordance with the Lockout and Tagging Procedures.
L. PERMITS AND RECORDS
1.
A Confined Space Work Permit is to be completed by the Supervisor and approved by
the Contractor's Safety Coordinator after visual inspection and before entrance is made
into a confined space or any work is performed within a confined space as defined in this
procedure (see Exhibit A).
2.
If the scope of work should change after work has been commenced, the Contractor's
Safety Coordinator shall be notified immediately by the Supervisor or employees
performing the work.
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3.
A Confined Space Work Permit must be issued on a daily basis. If work is not completed
after the workday is over, a new permit must be issued before work is commenced again
on the next day. This also applies to situations where work is commenced and then
suspended for an extended period of time during the same workday.
4.
A confined space tag must be affixed to the confined space in addition to the confined
space permit. The tag can be developed according to site specific needs. The tag serves
as a log of specific information about the confined space and also as a log of monitoring
activities (see Exhibit B).
5.
A log of sampling results will be kept for each confined or enclosed space and will be
maintained by the Contractor Safety Coordinator.
6.
Employee training records will be maintained by the Contractor Safety Coordinator.
M. RESCUE
Whenever work is going to be performed in a confined or enclosed space, emergency rescue
must be anticipated. In the event of an emergency, Contractor crew members will immediately
call the Massport's Fire Rescue Department. Pre-Construction crew member rescue plans and
training shall be conducted and documented by the Contractor Safety Coordinator and will
encompass all foreseeable contingencies that might occur during work in confined or enclosed
spaces.
An observer will be present at all times at the opening of the confined space whenever work is
being performed within the confinement of the space.
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GROUND FAULT PROTECTION ON CONSTRUCTION SITES
A. SCOPE
It shall be the Contractor's responsibility to provide the necessary equipment for ground-fault
protection or the implementation of an assured equipment grounding conductor program in
connection with the use of portable power tools. This applies also to the occasion where
construction power is supplied by Massport. Permanent building outlets shall not be used
unless prior approval is granted and the Contractor has determined at the point of outlet that the
system is grounded and has made a record of this fact.
Contractors may use either a Ground Fault Protection Program or an Assured Equipment
Grounding Conductor Program on construction sites in order to minimize injuries due to
electrical ground faults.
B. ASSURED EQUIPMENT GROUNDING CONDUCTOR PROGRAM
This program shall consist of establishing and maintaining an assured equipment grounding
conductor system on construction sites covering all cord sets, receptacles which are not a part
of the permanent wiring of the building or structure, and equipment connected by cord and
plug which are available for use or used by employees. The Contractor will assign or arrange
for a qualified electrician to administer the program.
C. PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS AND TESTS
Equipment grounding conductors shall be installed and maintained in accordance with this
procedure:
1. Installation
Equipment grounding conductors shall be installed as follows:
i. All 120 volt, single-phase, 15 or 20 ampere receptacles shall be the grounding type and
their contacts shall be grounded by connection to the equipment grounding conductor
of the circuits supplying the receptacles in accordance with the applicable requirements
of the National Electrical Code.
ii. All 120-volt cord sets (extension cords) shall have an equipment grounding conductor
that shall be connected to the grounding contacts of the connector(s) on each end of the
cord.
iii. The exposed non-current-carrying metal parts of 120-volt cord-and-plug connected
tools and equipment that are likely to become energized shall be grounded in
accordance with the applicable requirements of the National Electrical Code.
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2. Visual Inspection
Employees shall visually inspect flexible cord sets and equipment connected by cord and
plug before each day's use for external defects (deformed or missing pins, insulation
damage and indication of possible internal damage). Where there is evidence of damage,
the damaged item shall be taken out of service, by the employee, taken to his or her
Foreman who will tag the item unsafe, remove it from service until it is tested and any
repairs needed have been made.
3. Testing
All 120-volt, single-phase, 15 and 20 ampere receptacles which are not a part of the
permanent wiring of the building or structure, and 120 volt cord-and-plug connected
equipment required to be grounded shall be tested as follows:
i. All equipment grounding conductors shall be tested for continuity and shall be
electrically continuous.
ii. Each receptacle and attachment cap or plug shall be tested for correct attachment of the
equipment grounding conductor. The equipment grounding conductor shall be
connected to its proper terminal.
4. Testing Schedule
All required tests shall be performed by a qualified electrician, and in accordance with the
following requirements:
i. Before first use;
ii. Before equipment is returned to service following any repairs;
iii. Before equipment is used after any incident which can be reasonably suspected to have
caused damage (for example when a cord set has been run over);
iv. At intervals not to exceed three months, except fixed and not exposed to damage shall
be tested at intervals not exceeding six months. Office machines need only to be tested
on 12-month intervals.
5. Tools
All tools that are protected by an approved system of double insulation, or its equivalent,
need not be grounded. Double insulated tools shall be positively and distinctly marked
with the approval of the Underwriter's Laboratories, Inc. and Factory Mutual Laboratories.
Testing and coding of these tools will follow the same inspection program as three-wire
type tools.
6. Tests
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All tests performed as required shall be recorded. This test record shall identify each
receptacle, cord set, and cord and plug connected equipment that passed the test, and shall
indicate the last date it was tested.
All records shall be made available on the project site for inspection.
7. Test Records
Test verification shall be by means of color coded marking tape on the receptacle, cord set,
or equipment to identify that it has passed the test and to indicate the date (month or
quarter) in accordance with the following Coding Scheme:
Time Period
Color
Month
Quarterly
Quarter
January
February
March
April
May
June
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Coding Scheme
White
White & Yellow
White & Blue
White
2
Green
Monthly
Green
Green & Yellow
Green & Blue
July
August
September
3
Red
Red
Red & Yellow
Red & Blue
October
November
December
4
Orange
Orange
Orange & Yellow
Orange & Blue
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OSHA CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION ACTION PLAN
A. OSHA INSPECTION OF PROJECT
When the OSHA Compliance Officer arrives at the construction entrance he or she will be
requested to show official OSHA credentials to the Safety Coordinator.
The Contractor shall review the OSHA Compliance Officer's U.S. Department of Labor
credentials bearing his or her photograph and a serial number that can be verified by calling the
OSHA Area Office.
At the gate, determine the nature of the OSHA inspection; i.e. employee complaint versus
general or "wall to wall" construction inspection.
If it is determined that it is a construction inspection of either type the Contractor will escort
the Compliance Officer to the Site Manager's Office and make appropriate introductions.
The Safety Coordinator shall then notify the General Contractor Site Manager of the type of
OSHA inspection. He will also call Massport's Safety Manager.
The Contractor's Site Manager will notify applicable site Contractor and Subcontractor
Management of this pending OSHA inspection so that their can attend the Compliance
Officer's opening conference meeting.
B. OPENING CONFERENCE
The Contractor's Site Manager will arrange an opening conference with all applicable site
Contractor personnel. The opening conference may be held at the Contractor's construction
office. An attendance sheet will be completed. He will be responsible for taking accurate
notes at the opening conference and shall tape record this opening conference if allowed by the
Compliance Officer.
In the opening conference the Compliance Officer explains how the establishment was selected
and determines whether it will be subjected to a comprehensive safety inspection.
The Compliance Officer explains the purpose of the visit, the scope of the inspection, and the
standards that apply. The Contractor will be given copies of applicable safety and health
standards as well as a copy of any employee complaint that may be involved (with the
employee's name deleted, if the employee has requested anonymity).
A representative of the Contractor will accompany the Compliance Officer during the
inspection. An authorized employee representative also is given the opportunity to attend the
opening conference and to accompany the Compliance Officer during the inspection. If the
employees are represented by a recognized Bargaining Agent, the Agent ordinarily will
designate the employee representative to accompany the Compliance Officer.
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C. THE INSPECTION PROCESS
After the opening conference, the Compliance Officer and accompanying representatives
proceed through the project to inspect work areas for safety or health hazards.
The route and duration of the inspection is determined by the Compliance Officer. While
talking with employees, the Compliance Officer should make every effort to minimize work
interruptions.
The Compliance Officer observes safety and health conditions and practices, consults with
employees, takes photos and instrument readings, examines records, collects air samples,
measures noise levels, surveys existing engineering controls, and monitors employee exposure
to toxic fumes, gases, dusts.
Employees are consulted during the inspection tour. The Compliance Officer may stop and
question workers, in private, about safety and health conditions and practices in their work
places. Each employee is protected, under the OSHA Act, from discrimination for exercising
his or her safety and health rights. Employees cannot be discouraged from talking to the
Compliance Officer but they are under no obligation to do so.
OSHA places special importance on posting and record keeping. The Compliance Officer will
inspect records of deaths, injuries and illnesses that the employer is required to keep. He or she
will check to see that a copy of the totals from the last page of OSHA 200 Log has been posted
and that the OSHA workplace poster (OSHA 2203) is prominently displayed. Where records
of employee exposure to toxic substances and harmful physical agents have been required, they
are also examined for compliance with the record-keeping requirements.
The Compliance Officer also explains that while the following items are not required for all
OSHA standards, they should be recorded to accurately monitor and assess occupational
hazards:
1. Initial and periodic monitoring, including the date of measurement, for operations
involving exposure; sampling and analytical methods used and evidence of their accuracy;
number, duration, and result of samples taken; and name and social security number.
2. Employee physical/medical examinations, including the name and social security number if
the employee; physician's written opinion; any employee medical complaints related to
exposure to toxic substances; and information provided to examining physician. These
records should be maintained for the duration of employment plus 30 years.
3. Employee Training - These records should be kept for one year beyond the last date of
employment of that employee.
Each Contractor, when requested by the OSHA Compliance Officer shall provide a copy of
their "site specific" written hazard communication program which includes provisions for
container labeling, material safety data sheet, and an employee training program. The program
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must contain a list of the hazardous chemicals in each work area and the means the employer
will use to inform employees of the hazards of non-routine tasks.
During the course of the inspection, the Compliance Officer will point out to the Contractor
any unsafe or unhealthful working condition observed.
Some apparent violations detected by the Compliance Officer can be corrected immediately.
When they are corrected on the spot, the Compliance Officer records such corrections to help
in judging the Contractor's good faith in compliance. Even though corrected, however, the
appropriate violations may still serve as the basis for a citation and, if appropriate, a notice of
proposed penalty.
An inspection tour may cover part or all of the project, even if the inspection resulted from
specific complaint, fatality or catastrophe.
D. CLOSING CONFERENCE
After the inspection tour, a closing conference is held between the Compliance Officer, CM,
Contractors, and the employee representatives. This is the time for free discussion of problems
and needs, a time for frank questions and answers.
The Compliance Officer also will give each Contractor a copy of "Employer Rights and
Responsibilities Following an OSHA Inspection" and then briefly discuss the information in
the booklet and answer the any questions.
The Compliance Officer discusses with the Contractors all unsafe or unhealthful conditions
observed on the inspection and indicates all apparent violations for which a citation may be
issued or recommended. Contractors are also informed of appeal rights. The Compliance
Officer will not indicate any specific proposed penalties; only the OSHA Area Director has
that authority.
During the closing conference, the Contractor may wish to produce records to show
compliance efforts and to provide information that can help OSHA determine how much time
may be needed to abate an alleged violation.
When appropriate, more than one closing conference may be held. This is usually necessary
when health hazards are being evaluated or when laboratory reports are required.
A closing discussion is held with the employee representatives, if requested, to discuss matters
of direct interest to employees.
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E. INSPECTION RESULTS
A copy of any Contractor OSHA citation and fines, when received on the job site, shall be
immediately given to the Massport Safety Office. As per OSHA requirements, the Contractor
must post their OSHA citation notice for a period of at least three days and it shall stay posted
until all of the safety or health violations have been abated.
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TRENCHING AND EXCAVATION PROCEDURE
(ATTACHMENT XV)
A. SCOPE
This procedure shall apply to project work involving trenching and/or excavation operations.
In addition to complying with this procedure, each Contractor shall follow all requirements set
forth in OSHA Standards, CFR 1926 Subpart P, Sections 1926-650, 1926-651, 1926-652, and
1926-653.
B. PURPOSE OF EXCAVATION PERMIT
The excavation permit is designed to eliminate unnecessary shutdowns and hazards created
when electric lines, gas lines, pipe lines, sewers and so forth are inadvertently dug up or
damaged during trenching and excavation operations.
C. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
All employees shall be protected with personal protective equipment for the protection of head,
eyes, ears, respiratory organs, feet, hands, and other parts of the body, as outlined below:
1. Head protection and protective eyewear shall be worn at all times;
2. Where it is not feasible to reduce noise levels or the duration of exposure, ear protective
devices shall be provided and used. Plain cotton is not an acceptable protective device.
3. When engineering controls are inadequate or fail to control exposures to dust, fumes,
vapors and/or gases, respiratory protection shall be provided and used.
4. Mechanical guards or protective devices shall be provided and used when hands and feet
are exposed to potential injury from mechanical devices or other harmful agents.
5. Employees exposed to vehicular traffic shall be provided with and shall be instructed to
wear warning vests marked with or made of reflectorized or high visibility materials.
D. EXCAVATION PERMIT FORM
Prior to the start of any work involving trenching or excavation operations, the Contractor or
Subcontractor Crew Foreman responsible for the area where the trenching or excavation is to
take place must obtain an excavation permit (see Exhibit A) from his Company's Site Manager
authorizing the digging to take place.
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E. INSPECTIONS
1. Daily inspections of trenching and excavations shall be made by the Contractor Site
Manager or in his absence by the General Foreman responsible for the work activities.
2. All trenches and excavations shall be inspected by the Contractor's or Subcontractor's Site
Manager or his General Foreman after every rainstorm or other hazard-increasing
occurrence, and the protection against slides and cave-ins shall be increased, if necessary.
3. OSHA Standards and guidelines for safeguarding trenching and excavation operations
must be complied with by each Contractor or Subcontractor's Site Manager, General
Foreman and their employees exposed to trenching and/or excavation work activities.
OSHA standards and guidelines shall be considered to be minimum requirements.
F.
CONTRACTOR SITE MANAGER
Each Contractor Site Manager shall be responsible for all of their Direct-Hire, Subcontractor
and Sub/Subcontractor work activities and full compliance with OSHA trenching and
excavation standards.
The Contractor Site Manager shall:
1. Conduct periodic orientation programs on trenching and excavation procedures and
applicable construction OSHA Safety Standards.
2. Issue proper permits prior to the start of any trenching and/or excavation work.
3. Assist the Company's or his Subcontractor's Crew Foreman in instructing his/her crew
members as to any special safety precautions to be taken prior to the start of the work.
4. Inspect work activities for compliance with all requirements listed in this procedure and
applicable OSHA construction standards.
5. Immediately stop any of his Company's or his Subcontractor's work activities that is not in
compliance with this procedure.
6. Issue safety violation notices to each of his Company's and his Subcontractor's employees
found not in full compliance with this procedure.
7. Have Crew Foreman return all trenching and excavation permits to the CM's
Representative upon completion of the work.
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EXHIBIT A
TRENCHING & EXCAVATION PERMIT
Date issued:
Time:
Note: This permit is only good for following time period:
Dates:
To:
A. Specific location of work:
B. Sketch of location attached? Yes: No:
C. Size of trench, pit or wall opening:
Ft. Long X Ft. Wide X Ft. Deep
D. Lines in vicinity of work:
a. Electrical
d. Sewer
h. Process (specify)
b. Telephone
e. Steam
i. Other (specify)
c. Water
f. Alarm
d. Sewer
g. Drain
E. Other known obstructions:
a. Footings
c. Concrete Encasement
b. Pilings
d. Other (specify)
F. Precautions to be taken:
a. De-energized Lines
c. Insulate Operator
b. Ground Tools
d. Hand Excavate
G. Is shoring or sloping necessary?
The above data has been checked with blueprints on file. When close clearances are indicated,
hand excavation must be used to determine the exact location. Existing lines and interferences in
the vicinity of work must be marked by stakes indicating location and depth prior to excavation.
Construction Signatures: (must be signed off prior to beginning work)
Contractor Company Name:
(1st)
Contractor Site Manager
or General Foreman
(4th)
Electrical Coordinator
(2nd)
Responsible Contractor Foreman
(5th)
Piping Coordinator
(3rd)
Contractor Field Engineer
(6th)
CM's Representative
(Last)
Contractor Safety Coordinator
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EMERGENCY RESPONSE & PREPAREDNESS PLANNING
A. PURPOSE & SCOPE
The primary purposes is to ensure effective management of worker safety and health protection
by establishing uniform guidelines for emergency response and preparedness for Massport
OCIP Projects.
This procedure shall apply to all work on Massport Property that exposes construction
employees to actual or potentially hazardous airport operations and/or construction activities
that could result in fires, explosions, chemical releases, severe weather conditions and other
emergency conditions such as bomb threats, transportation accidents, etc. which would call for
the immediate safe evacuation of construction employees to various assembly points.
B. REFERENCES
1.
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Standards
Title 29 Code of Federal Regulations Parts 1910.59, 1926.64, 1926.65, 1926.150,
1926.151, 1926.651, 1926.800.
2.
Terminal Area Projects Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan
C. GENERAL
An emergency preparedness plan is one of the essential elements of a good safety and health
program. Planning and preparing for emergencies and conducting training to ensure that proper
safe responses to emergencies will be "second nature" for all persons involved including
management and supervision who will be expected to manage and coordinate emergency
response activities.
Many OSHA standards explicitly require employers to have emergency action plans for their
workplace. Where the Contractor will be performing work requiring a emergency action plan,
as per OSHA standards, the Contractor shall also include all appropriate Massport emergency
response policies and procedures into their action plan. All emergency preparedness plans shall
be addressed in the Contractor's site specific safety and loss control manual.
D. RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Contractor Site Manager
Each Contractor Site Manager shall by way of the Contractor's Safety Coordinator shall:
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i. Ensure that no operation requiring a task specific preparedness plan is started without
an approved plan and that all other requirements such as employees hazard awareness
training has been completed and documented.
ii. Ensure that supervisory personnel are totally knowledgeable concerning the appropriate
emergency plans and evacuation procedures to follow for each job site location where
they have employees working.
iii. Require that the proper emergency rescue equipment, that may be required due to
particular Contractor operations is immediately available and that all personnel have
been properly trained as per OSHA standards prior to starting the work task.
iv. Respond to the scene of the emergency and direct Contractor employees to evacuate to
the appropriate assembly point as required by the scope of the hazardous exposure(s)
and as directed by Massport Fire Rescue and/or State Police personnel.
v. Conduct an employee head count and immediately report to the Massport Fire Rescue
personnel if any company employees are missing.
2. Construction Employees
Each construction employee shall immediately stop work and leave his or her work area
and assemble as directed by Contractor supervisory personnel and/or the Contractor Safety
Coordinator when a potential or actual hazardous condition exists.
E. VARIOUS EXCAVATION ROUTES AND ASSEMBLY POINTS
Various evacuation routes and assembly points will be developed by the General Contractor's
Safety Coordinator for specific job site locations and issued to those Contractors and
Subcontractors personnel performing work in these project locations.
F.
PROCEDURE
The intent of this procedure is to provide general guidelines and outline Massport's Fire
Rescue Procedure for responding to emergency situations at Logan Airport. Emergency
Preparedness Programs shall be designed to protect personnel (first) and property (second) of
Massport and Vendors, as well as property, and all employees of the Contractor,
Subcontractor, and all third parties. Such programs must consider the impact of emergencies
within the work site, as well as the surrounding area and have specific contingency plans for at
least the following situations; personal injury, entrapment, fires, releases of hazardous
chemicals, natural disasters and severe weather, as well as other plans that are required by
specific regulatory environmental, safety, and health standards.
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G. LOGAN AIRPORT EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBERS
The 911 system works for all emergencies plus:
1. Medical
567-2020
2. Fire
567-2020
3. Police
567-2233
4. Operations
561-1919
5. Chemical Spill/Release
561-2020
Telephone numbers shall be conspicuously posted as required in 1926.50(f).
H. MEDICAL EMERGENCY
1. Massport's Fire Rescue Department will provide first response for all medical emergencies
at Logan Airport. If a Contractor has medically qualified response personnel they too shall
respond and initiate and/or assist in providing the treatment.
2. Employers are responsible to ensure coverage for their employees as described in 29 CFR
Part 1926.50 (c), (d), (2), and (g).
3. Massport's Fire Rescue will make the necessary arrangements for transporting of injured
person(s) to an area hospital. Mutual aid agreements are in place with Boston EMS as well
as area fire departments.
4. Massport Fire Rescue personnel are also qualified in confined spaces extrication
procedures.
5. Massport State Police Troop "F" personnel are also qualified first responders and will
respond to emergency situations at Logan Airport.
I.
FIRE EMERGENCY
1. Fires during construction, alteration and/or demolition operations are an ever-present
threat. Due to the presence of large quantities of combustible building materials and
debris, together with the introduction of such ignition sources as welding and torch
burning, the potential for fire is inherently greater during construction operations. It is the
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overall responsibility of the Contractor to develop an appropriate fire safety program to
prevent and minimize fire damage during construction operations.
2. Massport's Fire Rescue Department must be notified and will respond to all fire and other
emergencies at Logan Airport.
3. All small fires, including those small fires that have been extinguished by site workers,
shall be called into Massport's Fire Rescue Department.
4. Sufficient portable fire fighting equipment shall be made available to adequately cover the
project area and operations anticipated.
5. Employers shall train employees in the use of any fire fighting equipment provided
including fire extinguishers.
J.
CHEMICAL SPILLS OR TOXIC RELEASE
1. Hazardous waste or hazardous materials including, but not limited to, petroleum products,
chemicals, contaminated soil, and demolition debris, including any vessels containing such
materials, are not allowed to be stored on the work site without written approval from
Massport's Environmental Unit and the Fire Rescue Department. The Contractor is totally
responsible for compliance with the conditions and terms of the approval and for any
cleanup and removal, in accordance with the Terminal Area Projects Stormwater Pollution
Prevention Plan.
2. The Massport Fire Rescue Department will be notified and will respond to all chemical
spills or toxic releases. Their response is to standby for emergency purposes to protect life
and property.
3. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to have sufficient containment materials
immediately available and to have personnel trained in spill containment practices and to
have made prior arrangements for emergency response, clean up, and disposal. All of the
foregoing shall be addressed in their emergency preparedness and response plan.
4. The Contractor is responsible to notify the proper Federal and State agencies of a chemical
spill and/or toxic release when notification is required by stature.
K. SEVERE WEATHER EMERGENCY
1. Thunderstorms, hurricanes, tornadoes, and their accompanying hazards pose a threat to the
safety of employees and property. For this reason, it is of vital importance that adequate
precautions be taken to minimize their effect.
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2. Response and preparedness plans for weather emergencies developed by Contractors shall
include but not be limited to thunderstorms, hurricanes, wind, and snow storms. While
tornadoes are not common in this area the Contractor should also address this potential.
3. Massport is very attuned to changing weather conditions that could potentially present
hazardous conditions at the Logan Airport. If conditions warrant, Massport or the FAA
may require Contractors to stop all operations and evacuate their employees to a safe
location.
L. Massport NON-EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBERS
1. Fire Rescue Department Permits
561-1900
2. State Police Troop "F"
General
Traffic Details
567-2233
561-1718
3. Airport Facilities
Utility Information
561-1719
561-1968
4. Environmental Unit
General Information
568-3525
5. Massport Terminal Area Projects (TAPC)
All Departments
568-3600
6. Massport Safety Office
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HAZARD COMMUNICATION STANDARDS
The Contractor shall comply fully with the provisions of G.L.C. 111F (Massachusetts Right-ToKnow Act), hereinafter the "Act".
The Contractor acknowledges that the Massport is subject to the "Act" and agrees to provide the
statutory-required Material Safety Data Sheet relative to each hazardous or toxic substance brought
onto the Massport 's property in connection with the services to be perform
The Contractor also agrees to provide, at Massport's request, statutory-required safety and
preventative training to Massport's designated employees who may be exposed to such substances
in the workplace.
In addition, each Contractor must comply with OSHA's Hazard Communication standards and shall
include within their "site specific" safety plan a copy of their Hazard Communication Program
covering their Direct-Hire employees and Subcontractor employees.
WELDING, CUTTING & BURNING PROCEDURE
A. PURPOSE
The purpose of this procedure is to provide minimum standards to prevent loss of life and
property from fire during welding, cutting or burning processes involving the use of oxygenfuel gas and electric arc cutting and welding equipment.
B. SCOPE
This procedure shall apply to the use of electric arc cutting and welding equipment and to the
use of oxygen-fuel gas cutting and welding systems comprised of a single cylinder of oxygen,
a single cylinder of fuel gas, regulators, hose and a torch.
C. DEFINITIONS
For the purpose of procedure, the following terms have the meanings respectively assigned to
them:
Acetylene, medium pressure: Acetylene at pressures exceeding 2 psig but not exceeding 15
psig.
Approved: Approved by the State Fire Marshal.
Compressed Gas: Any material or mixture having in the container an absolute pressure
exceeding 40 psia (276 kPa absolute) 70 degrees F March 8, 2016 (21.1 degrees C), or
regardless of pressure at 70 degrees F (21.1 degrees C), having an absolute pressure exceeding
104 psia (717 kPa absolute) at 130 degrees F (54.4 degrees C).
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Fire Resistant: Refers to materials that are noncombustible throughout and can withstand a
fire completely consuming adjacent combustibles without collapse.
Fuel Gas: Acetylene, hydrogen, LP-Gas and other liquefied and nonliquefied gases, any of the
following hydrocarbons or mixtures of the same: propane, butanes (normal or isbutane), and
butylenes.
Noncombustible Material: Any material that, in the form in which it is used and under the
conditions anticipated, will not ignite, burn, support combustion, or release flammable vapors,
when subjected to fire or heat. Materials reported as noncombustible when tested in
accordance with the Standard Method of Test for Noncombustibility of Elementary Materials,
ASTM E136, shall be considered non-combustible materials.
Person: Includes a corporation, firm, partnership, association, organization and any other
group acting as a unit as well as individuals.
D. PERMITS REQUIRED
1. A "Hot Work" permit (welding, cutting, burning, spark producing) shall be obtained from
the Massport Fire Rescue Department by the responsible Contractor's Safety Coordinator
prior to any welding, cutting, burning or other spark producing operations starting. The
permit shall specify the time and exact location of the work to be performed, the nature of
the work to be done, and any special precautions to be taken during that work.
2. Prior to the issuance of the permit the applicant shall provide written notification describing
the scope and specific location where the work is to be performed.
3. A permit for the temporary storage of fuel gases during welding, cutting or burning
operations shall also be obtained by the responsible Contractor's Safety Coordinator from
Massport Fire Rescue Department.
E. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
1. In the performance of welding, cutting and burning operations, only approved equipment
shall be used and the equipment shall be installed and operated in accordance with OSHA
standards, the manufacturer's instructions, and nationally recognized good practice.
2. A "Hot Work" permit for welding, cutting or burning operations shall not be issued unless
the individual in charge of performing such operations is deemed to be capable of doing
such work in a safe manner by the responsible Contractor's Safety Coordinator.
Demonstration of knowledge of Massport's fire safety requirements and this welding and
cutting procedure in addition to the equipment manufacturer's operational instructions shall
constitute acceptable evidence of compliance.
3. A fire watch shall be provided by the responsible Contractor to safeguard against the
ignition of any material by the welding, cutting or burning operation, to make use of
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portable fire extinguishers or fire hose and to perform similar fire prevention and fire
protection duties. The fire watch shall remain on the job at least 30 minutes after the
welding or cutting operations have been completed to insure that no fire exists. A signed
inspection report attesting to that fact shall be filed and available for inspection by the
Massport Fire Rescue Department.
4. A record shall be maintained by the responsible Contractor's Safety Coordinator of all
locations where welding or cutting operations are performed. The record shall state the
name of the assigned fire watch or watches and the length of time for which the fire watch
standby was continued after work was completed (a minimum of 30 minutes). It shall
include the date, time, and specific location at which work was done and describe the work,
fire protection provided, and special precautions taken. Individual job authorizations shall
be kept available at all times for inspection by the Massport Fire Rescue Department. The
assigned fire watch or fire watches shall sign the work authorization attesting to the fact
that no fire existed after the work ceased and the standby period had passed.
5. Where welding, cutting or burning is done near walls, partitions, ceiling or roof of
combustible construction, fire resistant shields or guards shall be provided to prevent
ignition. When welding, cutting or burning is to be done on a metal wall, partition, ceiling,
or roof, precautions shall be taken to prevent ignition of combustibles on the other side due
to conduction of radiation. A fire watch shall be required on the other side of the exposed
wall, partition, ceiling or roof if there is any danger of the welding, cutting or burning on
one side to result in ignition of materials or structure on the unexposed side. Welding,
cutting or burning shall not be attempted on a metal partition wall or on partitions of
combustible sandwich-type panel construction.
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F. FIRE SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
1. Cutting or welding operations shall be performed only in areas that have been protected
against the ignition and spread of fire.
2. Within the confines of a Contractor's work area welding, cutting or burning shall be done
in specific areas designed and approved for such work as a maintenance shop, an outside
location or a detached structure which shall be of noncombustible or fire resistive
construction.
3. When work cannot be moved as in most construction or structural modification activity,
the area shall be made fire safe by removing all combustible material within a distance of
35 feet and all combustible material from beneath the location where welding, cutting or
burning is to be performed.
4. When work cannot be relocated and combustible material cannot be feasibly relocated, all
combustible material exposed within 35 feet horizontally or beneath the welding, cutting
or burning operation or within 35 feet of exposed floor, ceiling or wall openings shall meet
the following requirements:
a. Such combustible construction or material shall be protected from possible sparks, hot
metal or oxided by fire resistive shields or noncombustible covers as required by the
Massport Fire Rescue Department.
b. Such floor, ceiling or wall openings shall be protected by fire resistive shields and
openings or cracks in walls, floors or ducts shall be tightly covered to prevent the
passage of sparks or slag to adjacent areas.
5. At least one portable fire extinguisher having a rating of not less than 4-A:60-B:C shall be
kept at the location where welding, cutting or burning is done and at least one portable fire
extinguisher having a rating of not less than 2-A:10-B:C shall be attached to all portable
welding carts.
6. Welding, cutting or burning shall not be done in or near rooms or locations where
flammable gases, liquids or vapors, lint dust or loose combustible stocks are present when
sparks or hot metal from the welding, cutting or burning operations may cause ignition or
explosion of such materials.
7. Welding, cutting or burning shall not be performed in the presence of explosive
atmospheres or on containers, equipment or in hollow spaces or cavities which contain or
have contained flammable fluids, gases or solids until these containers or equipment have
been thoroughly cleaned, inverted or purged. Upon request a certificate of completion or a
receipt for services from a firm, company or corporation authorized in the removal and
disposal of hazardous materials shall be presented to the Massport Fire Rescue Department
at the time of application for the "Hot Work" permit.
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8. Sprinkler protection shall not be shut off while welding, cutting or burning work is being
performed. When welding, cutting or burning work is being done close to automatic
sprinkler heads, noncombustible board products or damp cloth guards shall be used to
shield the individual heads, but shall be removed when the work is completed.
9. Where a sprinkler system will be impaired or rendered inoperative for any reason, this shall
be noted in the application for permit so that all necessary precautions may be taken as
required by the Massport Fire Rescue Department.
10. Hot tapping of other welding, cutting or burning on a flammable gas or liquid transmission
or distribution utility pipe line shall be qualified to perform such work.
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G. OXYFUEL GAS WELDING AND CUTTING
1. Terminology
a. Oxygen shall be referred to by its proper name Oxygen and not by the word Air.
b. Fuel gases shall be referred to by their proper names, such as acetylene, propane,
natural gas, and not by the word Gas.
2. Oxygen and Combustibles
a. Oxygen cylinders, cylinder valves, couplings, regulators, hoses and apparatus shall be
kept free from oily or greasy substances. Oxygen cylinders or apparatus shall not be
handled with only hands or gloves.
b. Oxygen shall not be used as a substitute for compressed air. Oxygen shall not be used
in pneumatic tools, in oil preheating burners, to start internal combustion engines, to
blow out pipelines, to dust clothing or work, or to create pressure for ventilation or
similar applications. Jets or oxygen shall not be permitted to strike an oily surface,
greasy clothing, or enter fuel oil or other storage tanks.
c. Oxygen cylinders, equipment, pipelines or apparatus shall not be used interchangeably
with any other gas.
3. Attachments for Gas Mixing
No device or attachment facilitating or permitting mixtures of air or oxygen with
flammable gases prior to consumption, except at a burner or in a torch, shall be allowed
unless approved for the purpose.
4. Torches
a. Only approved torches shall be used.
b. Connections shall be tested for gas tightness after assembly and before lighting the
torch. Use soapy water or the equivalent, not the flame.
c. Before lighting the torch for the first time each day, hoses shall be purged individually.
This consists of allowing each gas to flow through its respective hose separately, long
enough to purge out any flammable gas mixture in the hose. Hoses shall not be purged
into confined spaces or near ignition sources.
d. Used as a friction lighter, stationary pilot flame, or other suitable source of ignition. Do
not use matches or cigarette lighters fir lighting torches; do not attempt to light or
relight torch from hot metal in a small cavity, hole, furnace, etc. where gas might
accumulate. Point the torch away from persons or combustible materials.
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e. Manufacturers procedures shall be followed with respect to the sequence of operations
in lighting, adjusting, and extinguishing torch flames.
f. To minimize the possibility of gas accumulation in confined space due to leaks or
improperly closed valves when gas welding or cutting is completed, the torch valves
shall be closed and in addition, the fuel gas and oxygen supply to the torch shall be
positively shut off at a point outside the confined area whenever the torch is not being
used for a substantial period of time, such as during lunch or overnight. Where
practicable, the torch and hose shall be removed from the confined space.
5. Hose and Hose Connections
a. Hose for oxyfuel gas service shall comply with Specification IP-7 for Rubber Welding
Hose, Compressed Gas Association and Rubber Manufacturers Association.
b. Metal-clad or armored hose is not recommended. However, as part of a machine or an
appliance when conditions of use make metal reinforcing advantageous, hose may be
use in which such metal reinforcing is exposed to neither the inside gases nor the
outdoor atmosphere.
c. Hose shall be identified by exterior colors using red for fuel gas hose, green for oxygen
hose, and black for inert gas and air hose.
d. When parallel lengths of oxygen and fuel gas hose are taped together for convenience
and to prevent tangling, not more than four inches in each 12 inches shall be covered by
tape.
e. Hose showing leaks, burns, worn places, or other defects rendering it unfit for service
shall be repaired or replaced.
f. Hose connections shall comply with the standard hose connection specification,
Compressed Gas Association pamphlet E-1.
g. Hose connections for welding gas lines shall not be compatible with connections for
breathing air.
h. When an approved device such as a hose cheek valve or flash-back arrestor is used in
an oxyfuel gas welding and cutting torch system, the device shall be used and
maintained in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
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6. Pressure Reducing Regulators
a. Only approved pressure reducing regulators shall be used.
b. Pressure reducing regulators shall be used only for the gas and pressures for which they
are labeled. The regulator inlet connections shall comply with Compressed Gas
Cylinder-Valve Outlet and Inlet Connections, Compressed Gas Association Standard
V-1. Regulators shall not be interchanged among designated gas services.
c. Union nuts and connections on regulators shall be inspected before use to detect faulty
seats that may cause leakage when the regulators are attached to cylinder valves or
hoses. Damaged nuts or connections shall be replaced.
d. Gauges used for oxygen service shall be marked "USE NO OIL."
e. Oxygen regulators shall be drained of oxygen before they are attached to a cylinder or
before the cylinder valve is opened. The regulator attached to a cylinder can be drained
of oxygen by momentarily opening and then closing the downstream line to the
atmosphere with the regulator adjusting screw engaged and the cylinder valve closed.
The cylinder valve is opened slowly. The oxygen cylinder connection shall be wiped
clean with a clean cloth free of oil and lint and the cylinder valve "cracked" before
connecting the regulator. Oxygen cylinder valves shall always be opened slowly.
f. When regulators or parts of regulators, including gauges, need repairs, the work shall
be performed by persons who have been properly instructed.
7. Cylinders (Containers)
a. All portable cylinders used for storage and shipment of compressed gases shall be
constructed and maintained in accordance with regulations of the U.S. Department of
Transportation (DOT). Such compliance will be recognized by markings on the
cylinder, usually on the top shoulder, with the applicable DOT specification number
(ICC number on older cylinders) and by retest dates where applicable.
b. No one except the owner of the cylinder or person authorized by the owner shall fill a
cylinder.
c. No person other than the gas supplier shall mix gases in a cylinder or transfer gases
from one cylinder to another.
d. Compressed gas cylinders shall be legibly marked with either the chemical or trade
name of the gas in conformance with the Method for Marking Portable Compressed
Gas Containers to identify the Material Contained, ANSI Standard Z48.1, for the
purpose of identifying the gas content. Such markings shall be by means of stenciling,
stamping, or labeling, and shall not be readily removable. Do not use cylinders of
which the labeling is missing or illegible. Return such cylinders to the supplier.
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e. The numbers and markings stamped into cylinders shall not be changed except in
conformance with DOT Regulations.
f. Compressed gas cylinders shall be equipped with connections complying with the
Standard for Compressed Gas Cylinder Valve Outlet and Inlet Connections,
ANSI/CGA V-1.
g. All cylinders with a water weight capacity over 30 lbs. shall be equipped with a means
of connecting a valve protection cap or with a collar or recess to protect the valve.
h. The temperance of the cylinder contents shall not be allowed to exceed 130 degrees F.
8. Cylinder Storage
a. Cylinders shall be stored where they will not be exposed to physical damage, tampering
by unauthorized persons, or subject to temperatures that would raise the contents above
130 degrees F.
b. Cylinders shall be stored away from elevators, stairs or gangways in assigned places
where cylinders will not be knocked over or damaged by passing or falling objects.
Cylinders shall be secured in storage to prevent falling.
c. Cylinders in storage shall be separated from flammable and combustible liquids, and
from easily ignited materials such as wood, paper, packaging materials, oil, and grease
by at least 20 ft. or by a noncombustible barrier at least five feet high having a fire
resistance of at least 1/2 hour.
d. Oxygen cylinders in storage shall be separated from fuel gas cylinders by a similar
distance or barrier as described in (c).
e. Acetylene and liquefied gas cylinders shall be stored and used valve end up.
f. Fuel gas storage limits shall be in accordance with the provisions established by the
permit issued by the Massport Fire Rescue Department.
9. Cylinder Handling
a. Cylinders shall not be cropped, struck or permitted to strike objects violently in a
manner that may damage the cylinder, valve or safety device.
b. Bars shall not be used under valves or valve-protection caps to pry cylinders loose
when frozen to the ground or otherwise fixed. The use of warm (not boiling) water is
recommended.
c. Cylinders shall not be used as rollers or supports, whether full or empty.
d. Safety devices shall not be tampered with.
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e. Cylinder valves shall be closed before moving cylinders.
f. Valve protection caps, where the cylinder is designed to accept a cap, shall always be in
place and hand tight except when cylinders are in use or connected for use.
g. Valve protection caps shall not be used for lifting cylinders.
h. When transporting cylinders by a crane or derrick, a cradle or suitable platform shall be
used.
i. When cylinders are transported by motor vehicle, they shall be secured in position.
j. When cylinders are to be moved with regulators attached, the cylinder shall be secured
in position when moved, and cylinder valve closed.
10. Cylinder Use
a. Compressed gas shall not be used from cylinders without reducing the pressure through
a suitable regulator attached to the cylinder valve unless the equipment used is designed
to withstand full cylinder pressure.
b. Acetylene shall not be used at a pressure in excess of 15 psig or 30 psia. The 30 psia
limit is intended to prevent unsafe use of acetylene in pressurized chambers such as
caissons, underground excavations, or tunnel construction. Subsection (b) shall not
apply to storage of acetylene dissolved in a suitable solvent in cylinders manufactured
and maintained according to DOT requirements.
c. Before connecting a regulator to a cylinder valve, the valve outlet shall be wiped clean
with a clean cloth free of oil and lint, and the valve shall be opened momentarily and
closed immediately. This action, generally termed "cracking" is intended to clear the
valve of dust or dirt that otherwise might enter the regulator. The valve shall be
"cracked" while standing to one side of the outlet, not in front of it. A fuel gas cylinder
valve shall not be "cracked" near other welding or cutting work or near sparks, flame,
or other possible sources of ignition.
d. The following shall be done after the regulator is attached to oxygen cylinders:
1. Engage the adjusting screw and open the downstream line to drain the regulator of
gas.
2. Disengage the adjusting screw and open the downstream line to drain the regulator
of gas.
e. A hammer or wrench shall not be used to open the cylinder valves that are fitted with
hand wheels.
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f. Cylinders not having fixed hand wheels shall have keys, handles, or nonadjustable
wrenches on valve stems while these cylinders are in service so that the gas flow can be
turned off quickly in case of an emergency.
g. When a high-pressure (nonliquefied) gas cylinder is in use, the valve shall be opened
fully in order to prevent leakage around the valve stem.
h. An acetylene cylinder valve shall not be opened more than approximately 1 1/2 turns
and preferably no more than 3/4 of a turn. This is so that it may be closed quickly in
case of emergency.
i. Nothing shall be placed on top of a cylinder when in use which may damage the safety
device or interfere with the quick closing of the valve.
j. Cylinder valves shall be closed when work is finished.
k. Before a regulator is removed from a cylinder, the cylinder valve shall be closed and
the gas released from the regulator.
l. A suitable cylinder truck, chain, or steadying device shall be used to keep cylinders
from being knocked over while in use.
m. Cylinders shall be kept far enough away from actual welding or cutting operations so
that sparks, hot slag, or flame will not reach them, otherwise fire resistive shields shall
be provided.
n. Cylinders shall not be placed where they might become part of an electrical circuit.
Cylinders shall be kept away from radiators, piping systems, layout tables, etc. that may
be used for grounding electric circuits such as for arc welding machines. The tapping
of electrodes against a cylinder shall be prohibited. Do not strike an arc on cylinders.
11. Cylinder Emergencies
a. If a leak is found around the valve stem of a fuel gas cylinder, the packing nut shall be
tightened, or the cylinder valve closed.
b. If tightening the packing nut does not stop a valve stem leak, or if a fuel gas valve is
leaking at the seal and cannot be stopped by closing the valve firmly, or if a leak should
develop at a cylinder fuse plug or other safety device, then the fuel gas cylinder shall be
moved to a safe location outdoors away from any source of ignition, marked properly,
and the supplier advised. A warning sign shall be posted not to approach the cylinder
with a lighted cigarette or source of ignition. The cylinder valve may be opened
slightly to gradually discharge the contents.
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c. Small fires at fuel gas cylinders, usually resulting from ignition of leaks, shall be
extinguished if possible, by closing the cylinder valve or by the use of water, wet
cloths, or fire extinguisher. The leaks shall then be treated as described in (11)(a) and
(11)(b).
d. In the case of a large fire at a fuel gas cylinder, such as from the functioning of a fuse
plug or safety device, persons shall be evacuated from the area, and the cylinder kept
wet down with heavy water stream to keep it cool. It is usually better to allow the fire
to continue to burn and consume the escaping gas, otherwise it may reignite with
explosive violence. If circumstances permit, it is often better to allow the cylinder fire
to burn out in place, attempts may be made to move it to a safer location, preferably
outdoors. Personnel shall remain as distant as possible, and the cylinder shall be kept
cool with a water stream.
H. ELECTRIC ARC WELDING AND CUTTING
1. The frame or case of electric arc welding or cutting machines, except internal combustion
engine driven machines, shall be grounded in accordance with the requirements of OSHA
standards and the Massachusetts Electrical Codes.
2. Welding current return circuits from the work to the machine shall have proper electrical
contact at all joints and periodic inspection shall be made to ascertain that proper electrical
contact is maintained.
3. Written rules and instruction covering the safe operation of equipment shall be made
available to the welder and shall be strictly followed.
4. When electric arc welding or cutting is to be discontinued for one hour or more, such as
during lunch hour or overnight, all electrodes shall be removed from the holders, the
holders shall be carefully located so that accidental contact cannot occur, and the machine
shall be disconnected from the power source.
5. Maintenance
a. All arc welding equipment shall be maintained in safe working order at all times. The
welder or maintenance personnel shall report any equipment defect or safety hazard to
the supervisor, and the use of such equipment shall be discontinued until its safety has
been assured. Repairs shall be made by qualified personnel only.
b. Welding equipment shall be maintained in good mechanical and electrical condition to
avoid unnecessary hazards. Commutators shall be kept clean to prevent excessive
flashing.
c. Rectifier welders shall be inspected frequently to detect accumulations of dust or lint
that would interfere with ventilation. Electrical coil ventilation ducts shall be similarly
inspected and cleaned. It is good practice to blow out the entire welding machine with
clean, dry compressed air using adequate safety precautions.
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d. Fuel systems on engine-driven machines shall be inspected and checked for possible
leaks and accumulations of water that might cause rusting. Rotating and moving
components shall be kept properly shielded and lubricated.
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e. Welding equipment used in the open shall be protected from inclement weather
conditions. Protective covers shall not obstruct the ventilation necessary to prevent
overheating of the machine.
f. Air filters in the ventilating system of the electrical components are not recommended,
unless provided by the manufacturer of the welding machine. The reduction of air flow
resulting from the use of an air filter on equipment not so designed can subject internal
components to an overheating condition and subsequent failure.
g. Machines that have become wet shall be thoroughly dried and properly tested before
being used. When not in use, the equipment shall be stored in a clean, dry place.
h. Welding cable shall be inspected for wear or damage. Cables with damaged insulation
or connectors shall be replaced or repaired to achieve the mechanical strength,
insulating quality, electrical conductivity, and water tightness of the original cable.
Joining lengths of cables shall be done by means specifically intended for the purpose.
The connection means shall have insulation adequate for service conditions.
i. Use of compressed gases for shielding arc welding operation shall be in accordance
with the applicable provisions of subsections F and G.
6. Resistance Welding
a. All resistance welding equipment shall be selected for safe application to the work
intended. The personnel safety aspects of resistance welding shall be given
consideration when choosing equipment for the work to be performed.
b. Workers designated to operate resistance welding equipment shall have been properly
instructed and judged competent to operate such equipment.
c. All resistance welding equipment and operations shall be in conformance with the
provisions of applicable OSHA standards and the Massachusetts Electrical Code. The
equipment shall be installed by qualified personnel in accordance with the
manufacturer's instructions.
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