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PSEP Construction Safety and Health Requirements

OWNER CONTROLLED INSURANCE PROGRAM

December 2013 Rev 3.0

SCG/SDG&E

PSEP CONSTRUCTION SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Policy Statement 4

2. Definitions 4

3. Preface 5

4. Introduction – PSEP Construction Safety and Health Guidelines - Purpose and Scope 7

5. Responsibilities 7

5.1. Contractors

5.2. Positive Safety Culture

5.3. Contractor Safety Personnel

5.4. Contractor Project Safety Documentation

5.5. Environmental Stewardship

5.6. Workplace Substance Abuse Policy

6. Site Specific Safety Training Process 10

7. Protection of the Public 11

7.1. Group Tours & Site Visitors

8. Reporting, Accident Investigation, & Recordkeeping 12

8.1. Incident Reporting

8.2. Accident/Incident Investigation

8.3. Analysis & Corrective Action

8.4. Recordkeeping

8.5. Claims Reporting

9. Work Practice Control 13

9.1. Overview

9.2. Job Specific Safety Plan (JSSP)

9.3. Pre-task Planning

9.4. Weekly “All-Hands” Meetings

9.5. Code of Conduct

9.6. Hazard Communication Standard

10. Specific Project Safety Requirements 17

10.1. Barrier Identification Tape

10.2. Compressed Gas Cylinders

10.3. Confined Space Entry

10.4. Cranes & Hoisting Equipment

10.5. Earthmoving Equipment & Trucks

10.6. Electrical Requirements

10.7. Excavations/Trenching

10.8. Fall Protection

10.9. Ground Transportation

10.10. Hazardous Locations

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10.11. Hot Work

10.12. Housekeeping

10.13. Ladders

10.14. Personal Protective Equipment

10.15. Rigging

10.16. Scaffold & Work Platforms

10.17. Traffic Control

Appendix

A. Letter of Non-Compliance 27

B. Contractor Monthly Report of Safety Statistics 28

C. Report Matrix 29

D. Substance Abuse Policy 30

E. Site Specific Training Log 33

F. Visitor Acknowledgement of OCIP Program Requirements and Log 34

G. Incident Reporting and Corrective Action Process 36

H. All Hands Meeting Reporting Format 37

I. Critical Lift Checklist 38

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POLICY STATEMENT

It shall be the responsibility of each Contractor/Subcontractor/Sub-tier Subcontractor to abide by the Safety and

Health Provisions listed in the 29CFR1926 OSHA Construction Safety Standard and/or California Title 8

Construction Safety Orders, and when questionable the provision that is more stringent will be applied. In

addition, each Contractor/Subcontractor/Sub-tier Subcontractor shall abide by SCG/SDG&E Construction Safety

Requirements, Federal/State Regulations, local and county laws and regulations that are applicable.

2.0 DEFINITIONS

Accident/Incident The terms accident and incident are synonymous on this project. They mean an

unplanned, undesirable event that disrupts work activity.

Competent Person One who has documented appropriate training capable of identifying existing and

predictable hazards in the surroundings or working conditions which are unsanitary,

hazardous, or dangerous to employees and/or the general public, and who has

authorization to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate the condition.

Construction

Management Means the group that provides overall control of the construction at the project (Jacobs).

Documented

Training A verifiable record of a completed training course to show competency in the associated

job function. This training record or completion card must be available at the jobsite for

audit purposes.

eSafety Means the web based system that will be utilized to upload and track project specific

safety data, including but not limited to monthly reports, inspections, corrective actions.

Job Specific Safety

Plan (JSSP) The JSSP will be used by Contractors to analyze the jobs they perform, and to identify

the existing and potential hazards associated with each job step and to establish controls

for them. A standardized format will be provided by SCG/SDG&E and must be

developed and submitted for each awarded contract and must address each individual

job location.

OCIP Owner Controlled Insurance Program

OCIP Team Means the Owner (SCG/SDG&E), Jacobs, Willis, and all applicable Insurance Carrier

representatives or the representative of defined such agencies and firms working

together to implement the OCIP insurance program.

On-site Jacobs

PSEP Representative Means the Jacobs Project Manager, Jacobs Construction Manager, Jacobs Field

Inspector or other Jacobs representatives who have oversight responsibility.

Pre-Task Planning Means a documented assessment of the hazards and associated control measures

necessary to perform a task or series of tasks in a safe manner. This can be accomplished

using a Job Safety Analysis (JSA), Job Hazard Analysis (JHA), Safe Plan of Action

(SPA) or other similar document to ensure the understanding of all participants

PSEP Pipeline Safety Enhancement Plan

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PSEP Construction

Contractor Means a Pipeline Contractor, Civil Contractor, Non-Destructive Testing Contractor,

LNG/CNG Contractor or other contractors have a direct PSEP contract with

SCG/SDG&E.

Qualified Person Means one who, by possession of a recognized degree, certificate, or professional

standing, or who by extensive knowledge, training and experience, has successfully

demonstrated his ability to solve or resolve problems relating to the subject matter, the

work, or the project.

Safety Professional Defined as Safety personnel with a minimum of five (5) years of pipeline or heavy

construction safety experience, documented training or certificates and a resume

including references from projects showing positive safety performance and/or approved

by PSEP Safety Manager or designee.

SCG/SDG&E Means Southern California Gas/San Diego Gas & Electric

Subcontractor Means Contractors that carry contracts with the PSEP Construction Contractor.

Sub-tier

Contractors Any Subcontractors of a Subcontractor working, or contracted to do work, on the

project.

3.0 PREFACE

From the inception of the Plan there has been a determination and commitment to provide a safe environment for

all workers and to protect the public from hazards associated with the construction of the Plan.

All Contractors shall implement measures that will create safety awareness, promote safe work practices at the

job site and pursue the contract objectives in the safest possible manner. Each Contractor shall bear sole and

exclusive responsibility for safety in all phases of their work. Nothing contained herein shall relieve such

responsibility.

The primary goal established for the Project is to safely construct the Project with “ZERO ACCIDENTS”;

totally free from lost time injuries for the mutual benefit of the worker, environment, and community.

The safety goals and objectives established for the Plan can only be achieved when everyone commits to perform

their tasks safely and efficiently. This commitment to achieve these goals will result in both increased

productivity and the PREVENTION of job related injuries and illnesses. This will be considered as safe

production.

PSEP Construction Contractors are required to develop a PSEP Job Specific Safety Plan (JSSP) for each

contract that will address each individual job location on the Southern California Gas/San Diego Gas &

Electric (SCG/SDG&E) Pipeline Safety Enhancement Plan. At a minimum, the JSSP shall meet the

requirements of California Title 8 Construction Safety Order, Federal, State and local requirements and

the SCG/SDG&E Project Safety Requirements. SCG/SDG&E bears no responsibility for either the

quality of such plans or its enforcement thereof. In short, as required by law, each Contractor is

responsible for protecting the health and safety of its employees while ensuring they have a safe and

healthful place to work.

Contractors and/or Subcontractors will be monitored for implementation and application of their respective

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safety plans at the work site. It is not the intention of SCG/SDG&E to direct the work of the contractors or to

take responsibility for remedying any violations which are observed. Members of the OCIP Team will have the

authority to stop work when either site conditions and/or work practices present an imminent danger until those

conditions and/or practices are corrected. The Contractor/Subcontractor will be notified of any non-compliance

and corrective action required. (Appendix A) This notice, when delivered to the Contractor/Subcontractor or its

representative at the site of the work, shall be deemed sufficient notice of non-compliance and corrective action

required. After receiving the notice, the Contractor/Subcontractor shall immediately take corrective action. If the

Contractor/Subcontractor fails or refuses to take corrective action promptly, a stop work order may be issued by

the Jacobs PSEP Project Manager. If corrective measures are not taken immediately, no part of the time lost due

to any such stop work order shall be made the subject of a claim for extension of time or increased costs by the

Contractor or Subcontractor. Members of the OCIP Team shall not be liable for any damages experienced by the

Contractor or Subcontractor due to the work stoppage. Progress payments may also cease until the Contractor

and/or its Subcontractor is in full compliance with all applicable safety and health rules, standards and

regulations.

Each Contractor shall be held responsible for all Sub-tier contractors’ compliance with the project safety

requirements. Additionally it is the PSEP Construction Contractors responsibility to ensure all Subcontractors

and Sub-tier contractors are enrolled in the OCIP program prior to mobilization.

Each Contractor and its Subcontractor(s) shall establish and enforce an effective disciplinary program.

Contractors are required to discipline and/or dismiss employees who violate established rules and regulations.

This includes immediate termination from the Project for serious violations, repeated violations, or the refusal to

follow safety and health rules.

Members of the OCIP Team shall have the authority to effectively remove from the site, any person (employees

including supervisors and management of any Contractor) who is regarded as a frequent violator of safe work

practices, or who fails to ensure persons working under their supervision or in a work place they control are not

exposed to serious work hazards. Any Competent Person assigned to identify existing and predictable hazards

and is authorized to eliminate them; failure to perform this duty for any reason may lead to reprimand, up to and

including termination from the site.

The Contractor shall not receive additional payment or reimbursement for safety items and procedures which

have been identified as required by the Project Safety and Health Requirements.

Failure to comply with the contract safety requirements will be considered as non-compliant with the

contract and may result in remedial action including withholding of progress payments due the

Contractor, termination of the Contractor from the site and/or exclusion of the Contractor from future

PSEP projects. A Letter of Non-Compliance will be issued to the Contractor/Subcontractor as a written

notice.

Contractors having a Recordable Injury or series of First Aid level injuries will be requested to meet with

SCG/SDG&E and the OCIP Team. The Contractor shall have available their highest ranking Safety

Professional and be ready to discuss their proposed measures for improvement.

In the event the Work or any portion thereof is shut down by either an outside agency or due to an unsafe

condition as determined by SCG/SDG&E and/or the OCIP Team, the responsible Contractor (PESP

Construction Contractor or Subcontractor of any tier) shall bear the total cost caused by that shut down.

In no case shall the Contractor (PSEP Construction Contractor or Subcontractor of any tier) be relieved

of overall responsibility for compliance with the requirements of Federal, State and Local safety and

health laws and Project safety guidelines for all work to be performed under the contract.

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4.0 INTRODUCTION

Project Safety and Health Guidelines, Purpose and Scope

These requirements are established to aid in the prevention of job-related accidents and health problems

during the work activities on the PSEP Project. These requirements set forth elements which all Contractors

and Subcontractors of every tier must include in their Job Specific Safety Plan (JSSP). This manual is not all-

inclusive, other elements may be added, or conveyed individually to Contractors to whom they expressly

apply. There are other essentials which some Contractors, by nature of the specific type of work being

performed, must integrate within their own safety plan.

These are the basic requirements for all personnel involved in the construction of the Project. The intent of

these requirements are to enhance and supplement the safety and health standards, which are required by law,

in contract documents, and are applicable to the construction projects for which it is applied. These

requirements do not cover the full spectrum of published safety and health standards mandated by law, and

Contractors shall not assume that they are responsible only for those which are referenced in this manual, nor

that they are current and quoted as published. It is the responsibility of each Contractor and its employees to

ensure that they are in compliance, and their safety plan is in compliance, with all safety regulations required

by law.

In the event of a conflict between the provisions of these requirements and applicable Federal, State or Local

safety and health laws, regulations/standards, contract documents or the Contractor’s Safety Plan, the more

stringent shall apply.

5.0 RESPONSIBILITIES

5.1 Contractors

The Contractor is responsible for the safety and health of employees, subcontractors, visitors, and vendors in

accordance with Federal, State and Local regulations, and the contract documents. Each Contractor is

required to establish a written Job Specific Safety and Health Plan which includes details commensurate with

the work to be performed. The Contractor’s Job Specific Safety and Health Plan must clearly describe the

Contractor’s commitments for meeting its obligations to provide a safe and healthful work environment for

its employees and Subcontractor employees, to protect vendors, visitors, and members of the general public.

The Contractor’s Job Specific Safety and Health Plan shall reference Federal and California OSHA

standards, and any other rules or regulations applicable to construction activities.

5.2 Positive Safety Culture

Due to the nature of the PSEP work which may include small congested sites in urban locations and remote

rural locations, it is critical that all PSEP Construction Contractors partner to ensure the safest working

environment for all site employees and provide protection to the public. It is our expectation that the awarded

PSEP Construction Contractors will interact with other site contractors as necessary to ensure the work they

perform does not create a hazard for the other. Additionally when work being performed at a location

overlaps, such as work being performed in a trench created by one contractor and entered by another

contractor, all involved parties will ensure a process and level of communication that provides the safest

working environment for all.

5.3 Contractor Safety Personnel

Each Contractor shall appoint an on-site safety person, who will support implementation of the JSSP and

requirements listed in this document, as well as other safety requirements determined by the Contractor, to be

necessary for the safe execution of the project.

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Whereas it is a best practice to employee a full-time Safety Professional on all projects regardless of size,

Contractors employing 35 or more personnel on a project site, including their Sub-tier contract employees,

must provide a full-time site Safety Professional (no other collateral duties). One additional site Safety

Professional (no other collateral duties) is required for each additional 50 workers thereafter. Safety

Professionals will have a minimum of five (5) years of pipeline or heavy construction safety experience,

documented training or certificates and a resume including references from projects showing positive safety

performance and/or approved by PSEP Safety Manager or designee.

There may be some instances in which a fulltime dedicated Safety Professional would be required from a

contractor with a smaller work force on specific projects deemed appropriate by SCG/SDGE. This

requirement would be included in the Request for Proposal (RFP).

When the general contractor is employing less than 35 personnel on a project site including tier

subcontractors the contractor shall have at least one supervisor with an OSHA Construction Outreach 30-

Hour Course Card on site whenever work-related activities are being performed. Documentation of training

must be available for review.

Foreman and above who are directing work on the project are required to have attended an OSHA

Construction Outreach 10-Hour Course, for which documentation must be available for review. Foreman and

above holding an OSHA Construction Outreach 30-Hour Course Card are not required to have the OSHA

Construction Outreach 10-Hour Course card.

The Contractor/Subcontractor/Sub-tier Subcontractor will ensure there is at least one employee with current

First Aid, CPR training onsite at all times.

It is expected that potential safety hazards found to exist on the job will be immediately corrected through

informal and/or formal communications between the Contractor’s Safety Professional(s) and all

Subcontractor and/or Sub-tier Subcontractors involved. The client, their agent, and Contractor have the

authority to issue a Letter of Non-Compliance to Subcontractors and/or Sub-tier Subcontractors.

5.4 Contractor Project Safety Documentation

Contractors and Subcontractors are required to maintain and/or submit to the client and/or client’s agent the

following documentation.

A Job Specific Safety Plan (JSSP) prior to mobilization on each individual project site.

The name and qualifications (resume) of dedicated on-site safety personnel.

The names and qualifications of all Qualified or Competent Persons assigned to the site.

Documentation of “All Hands” Safety meetings held at least once per week. (See Section 9.4 for

guidance)

Daily Pre-Task Planning (JSA, JHA, SPA, or similar) to be completed prior to work activity

A list of Hazardous Substances and associated Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) brought to the site –

updated prior to the material arriving onsite.

Site Specific Employee Training Log

Contractors are responsible for maintaining a First Aid Register for all employee injuries and illness

reported on the project.

Conduct weekly job inspections – identify, correct and document any unsafe conditions or work

practices.

A copy of the monthly report of safety statistics, (delivered by the sixth of each month – See

Appendix B, “Contractor Monthly Report of Safety Statistics”.

An immediate copy of all citations and/or warnings of safety violations received from any Local, State or

Federal jurisdiction, agency, insurance company, or by any of its Sub-tier Subcontractor organizations.

Please see Appendix C for other reporting requirements.

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The Contractor will:

Ensure that all employees, and Subcontractors and their employees are given Site Specific Safety and

Health training. (See Section 6.0 for guidance) This orientation shall be presented in a language the

employees understand and shall include project-specific rules and specific hazards. Employees will be

advised that disregard for these rules, or any other applicable Safety and Health regulations shall be

subject to company disciplinary action and/or removal from the Project.

Investigate all accidents/incidents.

Conduct weekly documented “All Hands” safety meetings with contractor supervisory personnel

including tier subcontractor supervisory personnel.

Assure employees acting in a supervisory capacity understand and enforce all safe work practices.

Foreman and above are required to have attended an OSHA Construction Outreach 10-Hour Course

within 3 years prior to directing work on the project, for which documentation must be available for

review. (See additional requirements in Section 5.2)

Assure a Qualified or Competent Person with documented training is provided at work locations where

required by Federal and California OSHA.

Assure that all Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is available and is being used per manufactures

requirements.

Assure all construction equipment and motor vehicles certification, inspection, repair and controls are in

compliance with the safety requirements of the PSEP and OSHA. Annual crane inspection certification

must be submitted on all cranes arriving on the Project.

Prior to making critical crane lifts, detailed lift plans must be submitted.

Assure that all hand and power tools are in safe working order.

Assure that all work areas are kept clear of debris and trash and that adequate trash barrels are placed

throughout the work area and emptied frequently.

Provide the appropriate number and types of sanitary facilities for employees.

Assure fall protection equipment is provided, used and training is completed. Inspections of this

equipment shall be documented and on file for review. The proper use of safety devices will be strictly

enforced.

Assure all perimeter cables, barricades, or any other safety-related items are installed correctly and

maintained. If another Contractor must remove a safety item, coordinate this activity with the Contractor

who installed the device and other Contractors who may be exposed. Safety devices shall be replaced

by the Contractor removing them. Warning signs, tags, or barricades will be installed if other safety

devices are removed.

Assure that employees receive adequate training as required by the Program and Federal and California

OSHA. Additional training for foreman and above, plus safety professional may be required based on

unique hazards involved in a task.

5.5 Environmental Stewardship

The SCG/SDG&E strive to serve our customers' energy needs in a manner that protects and conserves the

environment and the health, and safety of our employees, our customers, and the diverse communities in

which we operate and provide service. We make it a priority to work together with customers, business and

civic leaders, and our contractors to encourage environmental stewardship. In furtherance of this

environmental commitment, reference should be made to the Major Projects Environmental Department’s

“PSEP Environmental Governance Document” and associated “PSEP Environmental Reference

Handbook”.

5.6 Workplace Substance Abuse Policy

The Contractor/Subcontractor shall have and submit a written Anti-Drug and Alcohol Misuses Prevention

Program that meets the requirements of all applicable regulations, including but not limited to Title 49, Code

of Federal Regulations, Part 40, Part 199 (Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration,

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PHMSA), and Part 382 (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, FMSCA), as it may apply. Contractor

shall ensure it, or its’ agent(s), i.e., Third Party Consortiums, comply with and conduct post accident, for

cause and random drug and/or alcohol testing in accordance with Part 40, Part 199, and Part 382, as it may

apply. In addition, proper review, reporting, and enforcement of drugs and/or alcohol testing will be required

for all Project accidents/incidents.

All Project employees performing covered functions as defined by 49 CFR 199.3 on a pipeline or LNG

facility must be registered and provided the requested data to SCG/SDG&E’s compliance agent, Veriforce.

Any Project employees not covered under 49 CFR Part 40, Part 199 or Part 382 are required to be enrolled in

a Non-DOT Drug and Alcohol program that meets or exceeds the requirements of 49 CFR Part 40, Part 199.

Please see Appendix D, “Substance Abuse Policy” for more information.

6.0 Site Specific Safety Training

All PSEP assigned personnel shall receive Site Specific safety and health training. A “Pipeline Safety” hard

hat sticker will be issued to personnel completing this training.

The Contractor is responsible for providing the Site Specific training for its employees and Subcontractors in

a language they understand. The Contractor is also responsible for tracking compliance with this

requirement; training records shall be available for periodic audit. The Site Specific Training Log

(Appendix E) or similar shall be used to document training.

The PSEP Construction Contractor’s site-specific orientation will include at a minimum the following topics:

Unique Hazards of the Project, including pressurized natural gas

Employer/Personnel Responsibilities under OSHA Standards – location of required posters

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Confined Space

6-Foot Fall Protection Rule – 100% all crafts when working above grade.

Jobsite Perimeter Guarding

Housekeeping

Fire Protection

Accident Reporting Procedures – First-aid Facilities – Emergency Procedures

Crane Requirements

Scaffolding Tagging Requirements

Hazard Communication/ Right-to-Know, location of SDS’s

Substance Abuse Policy

Trenching/Excavation protection

Traffic Control

Electrical Hazards

Disciplinary Procedures

Motorized vehicles (heavy equipment, ATV’s, passenger vehicles)

7.0 PROTECTION OF THE PUBLIC

All necessary precautions to prevent injury to the public or damage to property of others shall be taken.

The “Public” is defined as all persons not employed by a Contractor or Subcontractor/Sub-Tier

contractor, or not under contract or subcontract with SCG/SDG&E or the PSEP. Contractor must take

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appropriate actions to ensure members of the public cannot inadvertently enter work zone. Installation of

temporary barriers and/or fencing designated to protect the Public shall be reviewed by the contractor’s

Construction Manager. Precautions shall include but not be limited to the following:

1. When necessary to maintain public use of work areas involving vehicular roadways, etc., the contractor

shall protect the Public in accordance with the applicable regulations of the particular agency that takes

judicial precedence which may include a site specific control plan.

2. Appropriate warnings, signs and instructional safety signs shall be conspicuously posted where necessary

as designated by a qualified person. In addition, a competent signal person shall control the moving of

motorized equipment in areas where the public might be endangered. All signage warnings and traffic

control shall comply with the particular agency that takes judicial precedence.

Required signs and symbols shall be visible at all times when work is being performed and shall be

removed or covered promptly when the hazards no longer exist.

3. Ensure all substances or conditions that may constitute a slipping, tripping, or other hazard are

eliminated

7.1 Group Tours and Site Visitors

It is particularly important that a high degree of protection be afforded to all persons on the authorized tours

of construction work-sites. The following instructions shall be complied with, as applicable, by the

Contractor and those responsible for arranging such tours. The following procedures shall be followed:

a) Group tours must be cleared through the PSEP Construction Manager and the Onsite Jacobs PSEP

Representative, allowing maximum advance notice.

b) If visitors to the site will be on foot or out of the vehicle/bus, the individual or organization requesting

the tour will ensure that:

Tour groups will be limited to no more than (25) twenty-five people

All visitors must read the Acknowledgment, sign a Visitors Log and have a clear understanding of

any hazardous situations and the safety precautions/regulations applicable to the area to be toured.

(Appendix F)

Visitors will be required to wear the minimum appropriate personal protective equipment, including

but not limited to: hard hats, reflective apparel (vests), safety glasses, substantial footwear (no

sneakers, sandals, street shoes), long pants/slack, and shirt/blouse w/minimum 4 inch sleeves.

Children under 18 years of age will not be permitted on Project tours.

All visitors shall comply with Contractor safety requirements.

SCG/SDG&E, their agent, &/or PSEP Construction Contractor personnel will escort tours.

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8.0 INCIDENT REPORTING, ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION, AND RECORDKEEPING

8.1 Incident Reporting

All incidents (defined as an unplanned, undesirable event that disrupts work activity) must be reported

immediately to the Onsite PSEP Representative and via the PSEP Safety Incident Notification System at

(213) 244-5000. The phone notification shall include:

1. Project

2. Location

3. Contractor involved

4. Time of incident

5. Type of incident

6. Status of injured worker (if applicable)

7. Description of incident

A drug and alcohol test must be administered to employee(s) injured and/or any employees in a work

crew involved in an accident involving bodily injury and/or property damage.

8.2 Incident Investigation

The PSEP Contractor shall complete and submit a PSEP Incident Report form in the PSEP eSafety system

within five (5) business days for:

1. Any injury to a worker of the Contractor or Subcontractor of any tier;

2. Any unplanned, undesirable event that disrupts work activity.

Depending upon severity of the accident, the PSEP Contractor involved may be requested to appear at an

OCIP team meeting to:

1. Describe the cause of accident, and

2. Report what corrective action(s) have been initiated to avoid future accidents.

8.3 Analysis and Corrective Actions

Corrective actions can only be effective when specific factors of an accident/unusual occurrence have been

accurately developed and the resulting recommendations have been disseminated to the responsible persons.

In preparing written reports of an accident/unusual occurrence, statements and comments should be confined

to objective finding of facts and determining the root cause.

The PSEP Construction Contractor will include a review of all incidents/accidents in the weekly “All Hands”

meeting (Section 9.4). In the event of an injury requiring medical treatment or an accident/incident that

significantly disrupts work activity the PSEP Construction Contractor will hold a Safety Stand Down to

address the corrective actions with the entire jobsite.

See Appendix G for the Incident Reporting/Corrective Action Process

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8.4 Recordkeeping

The Contractor/Subcontractor shall maintain a current OSHA 300 log. The log shall be available for review

by any member of the OCIP Team at any time and posted as per Federal and state OSHA requirements.

8.5 Claims Reporting (Event Report)

The PSEP Contractor shall complete and submit a PSEP Event Reporting Form within 24 hours for incidents

that could reasonably develop into a claim against the PSEP OCIP policy. Please refer to the PSEP OCIP

Manual, Event Reporting section for guidance.

Note: The PSEP Event Reporting Form should not be utilized for Workers Compensation Claims.

9.0 WORK PRACTICE CONTROL

9.1 Overview

The primary focus of this manual is to provide minimum safety requirements for Contractors. Each

Contractor must have on site, and available upon request, the JSSP and a Daily Log of Jobsite Personnel.

This plan may cover work exposures that are unique to the Contractor’s Project operations and contain

standards that are not covered in this manual. It is a Project requirement that each and every

employer/employee conduct their individual operations in accordance with Federal and State OSHA and all

other applicable standards for all Project operations.

The contractor’s safety and health manual shall address all the potential hazards associated with their work.

The contractors JSSP is to address all the potential hazards associated with an individual project. The

following are minimum safety requirements for the topics provided.

9.2 Job Specific Safety Plan (JSSP)

In order to provide the Contractor, SCG/SDG&E employees and the Public with a safe workplace through

pre-planning hazardous work, a Job Specific Safety Plan (JSSP) must be prepared for each awarded contract.

The JSSP must address potential hazards at each of the individual work locations associated with a contract.

JSSP’s must be completed and submitted prior to the start of the work activities. A format for developing the

JSSP will be provided.

The JSSP will be used by Contractors to analyze the jobs they perform, and to identify the existing and

potential hazards associated with each job step and establish controls for them. These JSSP’s should be used

in conjunction with a task specific training tool to instruct employees, inspectors, and visitors of potential

hazards and required safety precautions. Each employee working on the project must sign a Site Specific

Training log indicating that they understand the hazards of the project as indicated on the JSSP. (See Section

6.0 Site Specific Training)

Examples of activities that must be addressed within the JSSP, this is not an all-inclusive list and is provided

to give general direction:

a) Aerial Lifts

b) Asbestos

c) Concrete

d) Cranes

e) Demolition

f) Electrical

g) Excavation/Trenching

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h) Fall Protection

i) Forklifts

j) Hot Work

k) Housekeeping

l) Ladders

m) Masonry

n) Material Storage

o) Personnel Protective Equipment

p) Piping/Plumbing

q) Public Protection

r) Scaffold

s) Site Orientation/Pre-task Planning

t) Tools

u) Work Zone

v) Other safety issues/concerns that need to be address

w) List of Qualified and Competent Personnel and their Craft

9.3 Pre-Task Planning

In order to achieve the PSEP goal of Zero Incidents, a safe work plan for activities shall be implemented by the

PSEP Construction Contractors/Subcontractor and Sub-Tier Contractors.

A task-specific planning document shall be used to identify steps to execute the task, the hazards associated with

each step and the mitigation measures to eliminate or minimize the hazard. This document is sometimes referred

to as a JSA (Job Safety Analysis), JHA (Job Hazard Analysis), SPA, (Safe Plan of Action) etc.

Pre-task Planning helps ensure that every task receives proper assessment and planning. The Pre-Task Planning

document is developed by the crew assigned to perform the work with guidance from their Supervisor. The

Supervisor identifies the work area and task to be performed and then leads the crew in developing the safest

means of performing the task.

Creating the Pre-Task Planning document requires the Supervisor to solicit crew participation in identifying

hazards and hazard control measures such as PPE, training requirement, permits, procedures, etc.

Members of the team are required to sign the Pre-Task Planning document to indicate their participation, their

understanding of the plan, and their agreement to follow the plan.

The PSEP Construction Contractors/Subcontractor and Sub-Tier Contractors can utilize a format that they are

familiar with and incorporates the items above. It is strongly recommended that a Pre-Task stretching plan be

utilized and incorporated into the planning of any job task to reduce and eliminate sprains, strains and other types

of soft tissue injuries

9.4 Weekly “All Hands” Safety Meeting:

The PSEP Construction Contractors will schedule and conduct a documented weekly “All Hands” safety meeting

for all personnel assigned to the project location. The meeting should be a coordinated effort by all site PSEP

Construction Contractors and include all project location personnel. This meeting will review, but not be limited

to the following topics:

Incident Review – Review all incidents that have occurred since the last meeting.

Work activities – One week look ahead. Review and discuss potential hazards associated with work activities

scheduled for the next week.

Specific Safety Topic – Identify an applicable activity, tool, or equipment and review the safety measures to

be taken when participating in this activity or using the particular tool or equipment.

Safety Recognition – Develop a recognition process where an individual, crew, craft, contractor, etc. is

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recognized for their safety actions or accomplishments. This recognition is not intended to include monetary

recognition but can be included at the Contractor or Sub Contractors discretion.

A format will be provided to document and submit weekly All Hands meetings. (Appendix H)

9.5 Code of Conduct

The purpose of this policy is to familiarize employees with the type of conduct that is expected of them.

Employees shall follow all Federal, State and Local laws, rules and regulations in the performance of their job

duties; any violation of such may be cause for discipline, up to and including removal from the job site including

all PSEP project sites. All employees will be required to comply with this Code of Conduct.

Note: PSEP management team reserves the right to immediately remove anyone from any and all PSEP

project sites who fails to comply with these safety rules and/or shows blatant disregard for safety on the job

site.

The following are examples of conduct that may result in disciplinary action up to and including removal from the

job site and/or program:

1. Theft or destruction of company property, other employees’ property

2. Violation of Construction Safety Requirements

3. Being under the influence of alcohol or use of illegal drugs during normal working hours or on property

4. Disruption of the work premises due to insubordination/behavior disruptive of business or the

performance of other employees

5. Removal of any safety devices, guards or equipment from company property

6. Removing or modifying any environmental regulatory devices or gauges from any company vehicles or

equipment

7. Inattention to or neglect of duties/negligence on the job

8. Failure to promptly report any work-related accident/incident

9. Failure to report to his/her supervisor when taking prescription or over-the-counter medication that might

affect the employee’s ability to perform his/her job

10. Failure to maintain satisfactory work standards or performance

11. Failure to use sanitation facilities

12. Sleeping on duty/refusal to perform assigned duties

13. Possession of firearms, weapons or explosives on property, including vehicle.

14. Gambling at any time on the project

15. Giving false information to a regulatory agency

16. Any act which would cause a reasonable person to be put in fear of receiving a battery or assault from

another person, either threatened or implied

17. Open fire cooking without proper permitting

18. Smoking in un-authorized areas

NOTE: CORRECTIVE OR DISCIPLINARY ACTION MAY INCLUDE REMOVAL FROM ALL PSEP

PROJECT SITES!

9.6 Hazard Communication Program

The Contractor shall develop a written Hazard Communication Program that contains at minimum the following

elements:

The name of the Program Coordinator.

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Lists of hazardous substances present within the Contractor’s workplace, to be updated as changes occur.

A written system that ensures SDS’s are obtained and made readily accessible to all employees on each shift,

including Sub-tier contractor personnel. In the event of an emergency, SDS’s shall be made available on an

immediate basis.

A labeling program that ensures containers of hazardous substances in the workplace are properly labeled

with the name of the substance and any applicable hazard warnings.

A training program regarding hazards of substances that are used in the workplace and the protective

measures that must be taken by the employees or any other persons potentially exposed to the hazardous

substances.

Small quantities of liquids typically used for construction that might be considered Hazardous Substances, such

as gasoline, diesel fuels and any solvents, may be brought onto the Site, but shall be stored in a properly labeled

safety container with a flame arrestor and self-closing lid.

Large quantities of such Hazardous Substances shall not be brought onto the site without the specific approval of

the PSEP Project Manager, of which approval may be granted or withheld at the sole discretion of the PSEP

Project Manager. The PSEP Construction Contractor shall remain solely responsible for the handling, storage and

use of such Hazardous Substances.

The Contractor shall ensure that each employee, prior to working with or being potentially exposed to hazardous

substances, receives initial training on the Hazard Communication Program and the safe use of the hazardous

substances. Additional training must be provided to employees whenever new substances are introduced to the

workplace.

Records shall be maintained by the Contractor, describing all Hazard Communication Program training.

10.0 SPECIFIC PROJECT SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

10.1 Barrier Identification Tape

Barrier identification tape is intended for hazard identification only, and is strictly prohibited from being used in

lieu of any form of personnel fall protection.

YELLOW barricade tape shall be used for CAUTION/WARNING

RED barricade tape shall be used for DANGER DO NOT ENTER

Note: Once the area barricaded is free of the hazard(s) for which it was erected, the tape will be removed and

properly discarded.

10.2 Compressed Gas Cylinders

Cylinders must be labeled as to the nature of their contents per NFPA requirements and the

OSHA Hazard Communication Standard.

Cylinders must have valve protection caps installed when in storage or when being transported.

Back flow prevention devices shall be connected to the gages while cylinders are in use.

Chain or clamp cylinders securely in upright position (whenever possible) while using, transporting or

storing. Cart mounted cylinders shall not to be gathered together in the same location when not in use. Cylinders must be placed away from potential sources of ignition or unintentional contact that may rupture or

knock the tanks over. This includes bottles that are considered to be empty.

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10.3 Confined Space Entry

All employees required to enter a confined space must be fully knowledgeable of the hazards involved with

confined space entry. Prior to the start of such an entry the Contractor involved in the work will develop a

Confined Space Entry Procedure. The Contractor will train all personnel who will enter the confined space. No

one may enter a confined space area until properly instructed. Contractors are required to identify all confined

spaces on their worksite with a sign identifying the area as a confined space. The PSEP management team must

be informed prior to any confined space entries and activities.

A Confined Space Entry procedure will be used to:

Prevent inadvertent operation of equipment and/or work process while people are working in the confined

space.

Eliminate unexpected exposure to hazardous materials, oxygen deficient or inert/toxic gaseous atmosphere

while working in confined spaces. Atmosphere testing must be completed.

Plan for a timely and effective response, including appropriate equipment, to an emergency during a confined

space entry.

Confined Spaces are considered to be areas with limited entry and exit, or poor natural ventilation, and not

intended for human occupancy. Examples of a confined space include tanks, covered basins, vaults, columns,

mixers, manholes, pipelines, sumps, ditches, trench, or excavations. All spaces shall be considered permit-

required confined spaces until the pre-entry procedures demonstrate otherwise.

Safety considerations include, but are not limited to, atmosphere testing for gaseous conditions/lack of oxygen,

appropriate personal protective and emergency equipment, and additional personnel as needed to assure

communications and assist the individual conducting the entry.

Contractors will provide their own permitting system.

A Non-Permit Required Confined Space is a confined space that does not contain, or with respect to atmospheric

hazards, the potential of causing death or serious physical harm.

10.4 Cranes and Hoisting Equipment

Cranes and hoists shall not be used without a current annual certificate of examination and testing issued by

an accredited crane examiner. Annual inspection certificates must be submitted to the PSEP

Construction Contractor before a crane arrives on-site. Quadrennial load testing certifications for

cranes with a capacity of 2000 lbs or greater shall be available upon request.

Daily crane inspections must be performed and documented.

Only qualified and designated personnel shall operate cranes or hoisting equipment. Crane operators must

have current National Commission of Certified Crane Operators (NCCCO) certification.

Rated load capacities and recommended operating speeds and special hazard warnings or instructions shall be

conspicuously posted on all equipment. Such information shall be visible to the operator from his/her control

station.

Accessible fire extinguisher of 10lb ABC rating shall be available at all operator stations or cabs of

equipment.

Crane operations position shall be kept clear of loose tools or material.

All outriggers on mobile cranes must be fully extended and fully deployed when the crane is used to lift or

support a load. If, due to configuration or physical location, all outriggers cannot be fully deployed,

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calculations must be made from the “on-rubber” section of the load chart. On-rubber lifts and pick-and-carry

operations require Contractor Site Manager’s written approval.

Outrigger cribbing is required whenever outriggers are used.

All cranes shall have anti-two block devices installed and operating properly.

Loads shall be attached to the hook by means of slings or other suitable rigging to insure the safe handling of

the load.

A signaler (only one) using the uniform hand signals, shall be used to direct the operator when the point of

operation is not in direct view of the operator, unless a radio or other positive means of communication is

used.

The operator shall respond to signals from only one person. The operator shall not follow any signal that is

not understood, but shall always obey a stop signal.

The operator shall be responsible for the operations and load under his/her control at all times. Whenever

there are doubts about the safety of movement, the operator shall stop operations until safety is assured.

A warning signal, such as a horn, shall be sounded to alert personnel to proximity of moving loads. Loads

shall not be passed over personnel, occupied buildings/structures, and active roadways.

Employees shall keep out from under suspended loads at all times.

Concrete buckets – No employee shall be permitted to work under concrete buckets while the buckets are

elevated.

Cranes shall not be operated or loads handled in such a manner that any machine part or load will come

within ten feet of electrical lines carrying 50,000 volts or less. Greater distances are required for lines

carrying over 50,000 volts. Post warning sign in plain view of operator.

No person shall be permitted to ride on loads, slings, hooks, buckets or other such load handling attachments.

All repairs, adjustments, modifications, rigging assembly or dismantling shall be conducted only by qualified

and authorized personnel.

All cranes shall be barricaded or other positive means shall be taken to prevent personnel from entering the

area between the rotating machine deck and any stationary machine parts or outside obstructions.

A Critical Lift Checklist (Appendix I or similar) will be completed and submitted each time:

o 2 cranes are used to make a lift (Never to exceed 75% of each crane during a multi-crane lift);

o when a lift exceeds 80% of the load chart,

o or any unusual conditions are encountered

Crane suspended work platforms will only be used if there is no other safe means to reach the work area. The

Contractor will complete Pre-Task and Critical Lift plans and submit to the PSEP Construction Manger prior

to the lift.

Any overhead wire shall be considered to be energized unless and until the person owning such line or

operating officials of the electrical utility supplying the line assures that it is NOT ENERGIZED and it has

been visibly grounded at the work site.

Loads are not to be lifted over people, active roadways, and/or occupied structures.

Tag lines must be used on all elevated loads.

10.5 Earthmoving Equipment and Trucks

Persons operating any type of motorized vehicle for program related transportation are prohibited from using

any type of communication device (cell phone, smart phone, radio, etc.)

All earthmoving equipment shall be maintained in safe working condition and shall be appropriate and

adequate for the intended use.

Only Qualified Personnel shall operate equipment. Operators of equipment, machinery or vehicles shall be

qualified and properly licensed for the operation involved.

Equipment maintenance is to be performed only by qualified mechanics.

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Equipment operators and truck drivers will make a documented pre-shift safety inspection of their equipment.

Any conditions that effect safe operation will be corrected before use. These inspections shall be available

upon request.

Equipment shall not be operated unless all required safety devices are in place and functioning properly.

Careless, reckless or otherwise unsafe operation or use of equipment may result in discipline. The PSEP

management team reserves the right to immediately remove anyone from any and all PSEP project sites who

fails to comply with these safety rules and/or shows blatant disregard for safety on the job site.

Before performing any service or repair work, all equipment shall be stopped and positively secured against

movement or operation, locked and tagged out of service, unless it is designed to be serviced while running

per the manufacturer’s instructions.

When heavy equipment is being serviced or being repaired, the operator shall dismount until the service or

repairs are completed, and then perform a documented safety inspection of the equipment prior to operation.

All bi-directional earthmoving equipment and motor vehicles with an obstructed view to the rear shall be

equipped with a warning horn and an automatic back-up alarm that can be heard above and distinguished

from the surrounding noise level.

All off-highway earthmoving equipment and trucks such as loaders, dozers, scrapers, motor graders, rock

trucks, tractors, rollers and compactors shall be equipped with roll-over protective structures (ROPS) and seat

belts.

Seat belts shall be used and adjusted properly by operators of all heavy equipment.

Mobile equipment shall not be left unattended unless parked securely to prevent movement, with all ground

engaging tools lowered to the ground, brakes set and the engine off.

Equipment parked at night shall be lighted, barricaded or otherwise clearly marked when exposed to traffic.

Keys shall not be left in equipment overnight.

Personnel shall not be transported or ride on equipment or vehicles that are not equipped with seats for

passengers.

When fueling equipment or vehicles with gasoline or liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) the engine shall be shut

down.

All equipment and vehicles shall be equipped with appropriate fire extinguisher or fire suppression system.

Haul roads shall be designed, constructed and maintained for safe operation consistent with the type of

haulage equipment in use. Standard traffic control signs shall be used where necessary.

Elevated roadways shall have axle high beams or guards maintained on their outer banks.

Equipment, tools, and materials hauled on pickups and flatbed trucks must be secured to prevent them from

falling onto the road.

Employees in non-enclosed cabs shall wear appropriate personal protective equipment (i.e. seat belt, hard hat,

safety glasses, vest, gloves, etc.)

10.6 Electrical Requirements

The Contractor is responsible for implementation of an electrical safety program at the Project site. This safety

program element will include safe installation, work practices, maintenance and special equipment considerations.

All electrical installations, either temporary or permanent, shall be in conformance with the National Electrical

Safety Code, NFPA-70, ANSI-C1, and low and high voltage electrical safety code requirements. Only qualified

employees will install electrical tools and equipment. Defective and/or improperly installed equipment may pose

a hazard to personnel simply by being in the work area. If an unsafe condition is observed, the responsible

Contractor must correct the hazard immediately. An Energy Isolation (lock-out tag-out) Program shall be

designed and used during all phases of electrical work.

Electrical Equipment Installation

Equipment grounding conductors shall be installed as described below.

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All 120-volt, single-phase, 15- and 20-ampere receptacles shall be of the grounding type, and their contacts

shall be grounded by connection to the equipment grounding conductor of the circuit supplying the

receptacles in accordance with the applicable requirements of the National Electrical Code (NEC).

All 120-volt cord sets (extension cords) shall have an equipment grounding conductor which shall be

connected to the grounding contacts of the connector(s) on each end of the cord.

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 NEC.

Disconnect and Over-Current Protection

All electrical disconnect and over-current protective devices will be identified as to their purpose. Disconnect and

over-current devices will be located in a position that will not expose the devices to physical damage. The

temporary disconnect power panels must have solid faces to ensure that all current-carrying parts are not exposed

to accidental contact. The Contractor(s) shall inspect their temporary power panels at least monthly to ensure

circuits are properly identified and grounded, and safety equipment such as ground fault-circuit interrupters

(GFCI) are operating correctly.

Equipment and Maintenance

No Contractor employee shall perform work on live (energized) electrical components. Circuits shall be

de-energized, locked, tagged, and tested to confirm zero mechanical state. Where it is absolutely not possible

to de-energize such components, review and approval of this work must come from the PSEP Construction

Manager.

When work is approved on energized electrical components or conductors, the Contractor employee shall be

protected by approved guarding and/or insulation pertinent to NFPA 70E. Pre-task Planning is required for

this activity.

Portable power tools shall be double insulated.

Extension cords shall be minimum of 14 AWG or greater, grounded (three prong), and maintained in good

condition. Repair to a break in the cord insulation is not permitted.

Ground-Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCI)

Temporary electrical power is required to be protected by a GFCI.

All equipment (electric saws, drills, extension cords, etc.) capable of being plugged into a 110-volt receptacle

shall have a GFCI device provided prior to the tool and/or extension cord/tool.

A competent Contractor representative shall test all GFCIs on monthly bases. A record of such testing shall

be kept.

10.7 Excavations/Trenching

All excavations must be in compliance with California Title 8 Construction Safety Orders and 29 CFR 1926.650

Subpart P standards.

Employees shall be protected from excavated or other materials or equipment that could pose a hazard by

falling or rolling into excavations. Protection shall be provided by placing and keeping such materials or

equipment at least 2 feet from the edge of excavations, or by the use of retaining devices that are sufficient to

prevent materials or equipment from falling or rolling into excavations, or by a combination of both if

necessary.

All PSEP Construction Contractors/Subcontractors/Sub-tier Contractors with excavations that meet and/or

exceed the 20’ OSHA standard will need to submit the required excavation plans developed by a Registered

Professional Engineer to the PSEP Project Manager. These plans shall also be available for review at the

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jobsite.

All Excavations as per California Title 8 Construction Safety Orders and 29CFR1926.650 must include

appropriate protective systems.

All Excavations as per California Title 8 Construction Safety Orders and 29CFR1926.650 must include

appropriate access/egress.

All trenches and excavations as per California Title 8 Construction Safety Orders and 29CFR1926.650 must

include appropriate protection and warning. (i.e. fences, barricades, barrier identification tape, etc.). At a

minimum barrier identification tape is required around all trenches and excavations when there is no work

activity being performed in the immediate vicinity or the opening is not fenced or plated.

10.8 Fall Protection

Employees shall not be exposed to fall hazards of six (6) feet or greater. When an employee observes a fall

hazard, they will notify their supervisor of the hazard. The responsible Contractor will immediately correct the

hazard. 100% continuous fall protection, for fall hazards of six (6) feet or greater, shall be implemented on

this Project – including steel erection and scaffold erection/dismantling.

Each Contractor is responsible for meeting fall protection requirements in their overall Safety and Health

program.

Each Contractor is required to evaluate ALL fall exposures and must develop a Fall Protection Plan, which

outlines methods, procedures and/or devices used to prevent falls.

Each Contractor is responsible for implementing the requirements to achieve fall protection in accordance with all

Federal, State, and Local rules, regulations, and PSEP Construction Safety Requirements.

All fall protection systems used on this project shall comply with California and Federal OSHA Fall Protection

regulations, 29CFR1926.502. Fall protection systems must provide a positive means of protection. Controlled

Access Zones and Safety Monitoring Systems are not considered positive means of fall protection and will not be

permitted. Any employee exposed to a fall six (6) feet or greater shall use approved fall protection equipment or

devices. Fall protection systems must be designed and installed under the direction of a Registered Professional

Engineer. Fall protection is required, as a minimum standard, under the following examples:

Formwork and reinforcing steel – Each employee on the face of formwork or reinforcing steel shall be

protected from falling 6 feet (1.8 m) or more to lower levels by Personal Fall Arrest Systems, safety nets, or

other fall protective systems. Positioning device systems are not considered fall protection.

When working from telescoping, articulating, or rotating type lifts, personnel shall wear a safety harness with

shock absorbing lanyard and be secured to an approved anchorage point.

When working from any ladder six (6) feet or greater from a solid surface.

When working on a platform or other support not equipped with an adequate guardrail, which is six (6) feet or

greater from a solid surface.

When working from a crane-suspended work platform, a safety harness with shock absorbing lanyard secured

to an approved anchorage point is mandatory.

When an employee may have to be lowered into or raised from a confined space, a personal fall arrest system

must be worn. The employee should be supported by an approved platform or a boatswain’s chair, with

certified hoisting device and fall arrest device.

When working adjacent to an unguarded floor opening or sloped roof, a lifeline system is desirable for

mobility. A positive means of fall protection must be provided.

Employees will be instructed on the proper wearing and use of personal Fall Protection Arresting Device

Systems, for which documentation shall be made and available upon request.

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The Fall Protection Plan, including the Rescue Plan, shall detail in writing when fall protection is required and

exactly how this protection is to be provided. This written plan is required for any Contractor exposing workers

to falls six (6) feet or greater.

The Contractor shall prepare a written training program to ensure that each employee who might be exposed to a

fall hazard is knowledgeable of the Fall Protection Plan requirements. The program shall enable each employee

the ability to recognize the hazards of falling and shall train each employee in the procedures to be followed in

order to eliminate or minimize these hazards.

The Contractor shall assure that each employee has been trained in fall protection as per California and Federal

OSHA standards and Project safety requirements. Fall protection training must be documented and available for

review when requested by PSEP management personnel.

Personnel who have been trained and continue to violate the established fall protection plan/regulations

will be removed from all PSEP Project sites IMMEDIATELY.

10.9 Ground Transportation

The purpose of this section is to establish minimum acceptable requirements for the safe transportation of all

personnel traveling within the Project confines, and to eliminate personal accidents and injuries resulting from

improper equipment use.

Contractors are responsible for assuring that all personnel follow the requirements of this section and prohibit

improper transportation of employees and visitors.

Transporting employees in cargo beds of pickups, vans, etc. is prohibited unless approved seats and seat

belts are provided and used.

Persons operating any type of motorized vehicle for PSEP related transportation are prohibited from using

any type of communication device (cell phone, smart phone, radio, etc.)

Mobile cranes, forklifts, winch trucks, front-end loaders, tractors and other materials handling equipment are

not permitted to transport passengers.

Trucks

A maximum of three passengers are permitted to ride inside the truck cab unless the cab is specifically

designed to accommodate additional passengers.

Passengers shall ride with all portions of their bodies inside the truck body or frame.

Passengers shall be in the seated position, with the seat belts secured and adjusted properly, before the

vehicle is set in motion.

Riding on a vehicle bumper or tailgate is prohibited.

Tailgates will be closed and latched before the vehicle is operated.

Passengers are not permitted to ride in the body of a dump truck or in the bed of a pickup truck.

Passengers are not permitted to ride on top of the load or to hold materials from shifting.

Vehicles must be designed to accommodate passenger transportation or the vehicle will not be used for

that purpose.

Drivers, equipment operators and/or anyone transporting passengers will follow the site speed limit and

Project traffic rules.

The use of motorcycles for business and project related transportation is prohibited.

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Utility Terrain Vehicles (UTV’s) (i.e. Rhino’s, Mules, or Gators) must be equipped with roll over

protection, seat belts and leg/feet shields. Any such vehicles must be approved by the Contractor in

writing before use.

10.10 Hazardous Locations

Where the Contractor/Subcontractor plans to cut a trench or excavate in an area that may contain underground

utilities or electrical lines, procedures will be taken to positively locate the lines prior to the continuation of work

(i.e. DigAlert, as-builts, potholing, local agencies, etc.). Those circuits which cannot be adequately guarded will

be de-energized and grounded before digging is allowed to continue. The Contractor conducting this work must

comply with the Local utility/excavation location policy/programs.

Congested areas containing electrical equipment, switches, or live circuits will not be used as passageways. The

Contractor will install a positive physical barrier to prevent employees from accidentally entering such areas.

10.11 Hot Work

A stringent Hot Work protection policy will be enforced on this project to reduce or eliminate the possibility of a

flash, fire, or explosion. This policy includes, but is not limited to the contractor implementing the following:

Smoking in designated smoking areas only

A “Hot Work” Permit is to be completed when required

A “Fire Watch” is to be present when hot work is being performed

Combustible air monitoring is to be performed if there is a potential of a combustible atmosphere.

Combustibles within at least a 35 foot radius of the hot work are to be removed or protected.

Due to the potential for hazardous fire conditions the contractor shall have appropriate fire control measures for

“Red Flag” weather and fire conditions.

10.12 Housekeeping

The purpose of this section is to incorporate into the day-to-day work activity a good housekeeping action plan

that will be followed by all Contractors working on the project.

Contractors, through inspection and example, are responsible for assuring that trash and debris remain out of

the work areas. If poor housekeeping is observed, Contractors must follow through and make sure that these

conditions are corrected immediately.

Contractors are responsible for all of their work areas. If poor housekeeping practices are observed corrective

action will be discussed with the appropriate Contractor to remind them that cluttered work areas will not be

tolerated and that their work area(s) pose a hazard to his employees and other personnel.

Contractor safety personnel must work with the Contractors’ staff to assure that their safety recommendations

are implemented and the work areas remain clear. Contractors should audit their work areas frequently to

assure that all debris is removed to minimize hazards.

10.13 Ladders

Broken or defective ladders must be immediately removed from service.

Employees must maintain 3-point contact while ascending or descending ladders (2-feet and 1- hand or 1-foot

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and 2-hands).

Job-made ladders are not allowed on the jobsite.

All types of ladders must be visually inspected at least daily.

Metal ladders must not be used near energized equipment.

No more than one employee is allowed on a ladder.

Ladders are not to be used for skids, braces, workbenches, or any other purpose other than climbing.

All straight and extension ladders must be equipped with nonskid safety feet.

Ladders must extend no less than 36 inches above the landing.

Extension ladders shall have positive stops to ensure safe overlap of the sections. Overlap

requirements are:

o Ladders up to 32 feet long use a three-foot overlap.

o Ladders from 32 to 36 feet use a four-foot overlap.

o Ladders from 36 to 48 feet use a five-foot overlap.

o Ladders over 48 feet use a six-foot overlap.

Ladders shall be used at such a pitch that the horizontal distance from the top support to the

Foot of the ladder is about one-quarter of the working length of the ladder.

Step ladder legs must be fully open and the spreader set in the open and locked position.

Do not climb, stand or sit on the top two rungs.

Do not lean a step ladder against a wall in the unopened position.

Do not exceed the designated weight capacity (worker and materials).

10.14 Personal Protective Equipment

Hard hats appropriate for the task, (ANSI Z89.1 or equivalent), shall be worn at all times when in the

construction environment; this includes welders when using welding hoods.

Safety glasses with rigid side shields appropriate for the task, (ANSI Z87.1 or equivalent), shall be worn at all

times when in the construction environment, or any time when eye hazards exist. This includes under welding

hoods and employees with prescription eye wear.

Reflective ANSI/ISEA 107 Class-II vests must be worn by all personnel at all times when working on any

PSEP project. ANSI/ISEA 107 Class-III safety vests may be required for personnel working near motorized

vehicles or motorized construction equipment. Tasks requiring a Class-III vest may include flaggers,

operators, riggers and survey crews.

At a minimum long pants or slacks and shirt or blouse with a minimum 4 inch sleeves are required on all

PSEP projects.

Adequate protective footwear appropriate for the task, shall be worn when in the construction environment or

in areas where there is a danger of foot injuries due to falling objects, rolling objects, objects piercing the sole

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or when employee’s feet are exposed to electrical hazards. Rubber boot must be worn when working in

concrete or water.

When worn alone, face shields do not protect employees from impact hazards. Face shields must be worn in

conjunction with safety glasses when grinding, chipping, jack hammering, and power sawing, or conducting

other tasks that involve serious face/eye hazards.

Gloves must be worn at all times when handling materials, or using tools that have the potential to injure

hands. This includes clothing or gloves, appropriate for the hazard present, shall be worn when hands are

exposed to absorption of harmful substances, cuts, abrasions, punctures, biological hazards, chemical burns,

thermal burns or harmful temperature extremes.

Visitors are also required to wear the appropriate personal protective equipment, including but not limited to:

hard hats, reflective apparel (vests), safety glasses, gloves, substantial footwear (no sneakers, sandals, street

shoes), long pants/slack, and shirt/blouse w/minimum 4 inch sleeves.

Hearing protection must be used when exposed to noise levels in excess of current California and/or Federal

OSHA Requirements

The use of harnesses and lanyards for fall protection is a last resort. Where possible, passive methods of fall

protection are to be utilized (guard rails, safety nets, scissor lifts, etc.) When working above grade 100% fall

protection must be used anytime workers are in an unprotected elevation of six (6) feet or more (whether

moving or stationary) and anytime workers are in an area where there is a fall potential from a surface that is

not protected by handrails, guardrails or some other approved fall elimination device.

Respirators are required in areas where there is an identified respiratory hazard. Contractor employing

persons who will be using respirators shall prepare and abide by a written Respiratory Protection Program for

protection of employees who will be wearing a respirator.

10.15 Rigging

All rigging operations must be planned, supervised, and performed by Qualified Personnel to ensure that the

best methods and most suitable equipment and tackle are employed.

Job site management must ensure that:

o Proper rigging equipment is available.

o All rigging to be properly stored to reduce exposure from the weather, contamination, and

construction activities.

o All rigging is inspected before use. Documented inspections are required.

o Correct load ratings are available for the material and equipment used for rigging.

o Rigging material and equipment are maintained in proper working condition.

The supervisor of the hoisting operation shall be responsible for:

o Proper rigging of the load.

o Supervision of the rigging crew.

o Ensuring that the rigging material and equipment have the necessary capacity for the job and are in

safe condition.

o Ensuring correct assembly of rigging material or equipment as required during the operation, such as

the correct installation of lifting bolts.

o Safety of the rigging crew and other personnel as they are affected by the rigging operation.

o Review the rigging plan or pre-task planning documentation with the crew involved in the lift.

10.16 Scaffolds and Work Platforms

The Project requires 100% continuous fall protection during the erection and dismantling of scaffolds where

employees may be exposed to a fall six (6) feet or greater. A Competent Person must be present during erection,

dismantling or moving of scaffold. The Contractor/Subcontractor shall develop and use a scaffold tagging

system.

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Scaffold Tagging

The scaffold procedure, at minimum, shall consist of three (3) tags. The appropriate tag will be placed on a

scaffold inspected by the competent person. Each tag must have at least the following information and be visible

by all employees:

Name of person inspecting.

Date & Time of daily inspection including initials of the competent person

All tags must be weather resistant.

A GREEN tag means the scaffold complies with California & Federal OSHA regulations and can be used by

authorized personnel.

A YELLOW tag will be used only in special circumstances. A Yellow tag means the scaffold is complete but

does not meet all California & Federal OSHA specifications. As an example, special precautions might include

wearing a safety harnesses because an accessory, such as a handrail, could not be installed due to the location of

the scaffold. Limitations of use shall be written on the tag.

A RED tag shall be placed on a scaffold that is being erected, dismantled, damaged and/or defective. No

employees except members of the erection/dismantling crew shall work from a red tagged scaffold.

Employees will be instructed to read tags before using scaffolds. If a tag is not attached to the scaffold DO NOT

USE the scaffold.

10.17 Traffic Control

The purpose of this section is ensure that the contractor implements appropriate, required, and effective traffic

control measures on active roadways to reduce the possibility of an incident to project personnel and the motoring

public.

Whenever work will be performed on a roadway a Traffic Control Plan must be submitted as part of the Job

Specific Safety Plan prior to work.

Due to the nature of some locations an engineered traffic control plan designed by a certified traffic control

engineer may be required and must be followed.

The contractor is responsible for ensuring traffic control meets local, county, state and Federal traffic control

requirements at a minimum.

Traffic control measures are required to be assessed at the beginning of each shift and periodically throughout

each shift. Periodic inspection will be performed if delineation is required to be in place during off-shift

hours.

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Appendix A

LETTER OF NON-COMPLIANCE

TO: DATE:

PROJECT: JOB NAME/NO:

It has been determined that your company is responsible to correct the following unsafe condition:

________________________

IF A RESPONSE IS NOT RECEIVED BY , THE OWNER, OCIP TEAM AND/OR

THE PSEP CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTOR WILL TAKE ACTION TO CORRECT THIS MATTER

AND THE COST FOR SAME WILL BE DEDUCTED FROM YOUR COMPANY’S CONTRACT

AMOUNT.

Signed: Date:

Title:

CONTRACTOR/SUBCONTRACTOR RESPONSE:

I will correct the above noted condition by:

Comments:

Signed: Date:

DISTRIBUTION:

Owner/OCIP Admin ______ Contractor PM _____

Superintendent ______ Contractor Superintendent _____

Safety ______ Contractor Safety _____

Other/File ______ Other/File _____

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Appendix B

PSEP CONTRACTOR MONTHLY REPORT OF SAFETY STATISTICS

Please submit information for each individual contract

INJURY AND ILLNESS STATISTICS

______________ Month _______________ Year

Name of Contractor: ___________________________________________________________________

Name of Subcontractor: _________________________________________________________________

Location: ____________________________________________________________________________

Prepared by: __________________________________________________________________________

(Name, Title, and Company)

Single Contractor Report

Contractor’s composite report; list names of subcontractors in Remarks and attach a copy of each

subcontractor’s single monthly report.

Total for Month Cumulative Total YTD

First Aid Cases ____________ _____________

*OSHA Recordable Cases ____________ _____________

*OSHA Lost Workday Cases ____________ _____________

*Number of Lost Workdays ____________ _____________

Fatalities ____________ _____________

Total Work Hours ____________ _____________

Remarks: ____________________________________________________________________________

* As defined by OSHA

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Appendix C

REPORT MATRIX

Contractors are to submit and/or have available on site:

REPORT NAME

Annual Immediately 24Hr. Weekly Monthly

Per

Occurrence

Per

Request

Annual Crane Inspection X X X

Chemical Inventory X X X

Critical Lift Checklist X X

Daily equipment/Vehicle

Inspections

X

Incident Investigation X X X

Job Specific Safety Plan (JSSP) X X

MSDS’s X X X

OSHA 300 Log X X X X

OSHA Citations X X X

Pre-Task Planning X X

Safety Statistics X X

Safety Training X X X

Substance Abuse Policy

X

Supervisors OSHA 10/30 Hr

documentation

X

Weekly “All Hands” Meetings X X

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Appendix D

SUBSTANCE ABUSE POLICY

POLICY STATEMENT

The Owner (SCG/SDG&E) and the OCIP Team are committed to providing PSEP employees with a drug-free

and alcohol-free workplace. It is our goal to protect the health and safety of all employees and visitors to our job

site, promote a productive workplace, and protect the reputation of our Project.

We (SCG/SDG&E) request that the Contractor ensure that all Subcontractors and Sub-tier Subcontractors are in

compliance with 49 CFR Part 40, Part 199 and Part 382 with respect to DOT-covered employees, and must

provide a written statement outlining whether the sub-contractor will administer their own DOT-compliant drug

and alcohol plan, or if the primary contractor will include the subcontractor’s employees in the primary

contractor’s plan and testing pool.

For DOT-covered positions, all tests should be performed in accordance with 49 CFR Part 40 drug and alcohol

procedures and should include: Pre-employment, Random, Reasonable Cause, Post-accident, Return-to-Duty,

and Follow-up testing.

Employees performing Non-DOT functions shall be enrolled in a Drug & Alcohol program that meets or exceeds

the DOT requirement.

Consistent with these goals, the use, possession, distribution or sale at the Project site of drugs, drug paraphernalia

or alcohol is prohibited. A program of drug and alcohol testing has been instituted to monitor compliance with

this policy.

This policy does not represent a contract between the Owner, members of the OCIP Team, Construction

Managers, PESP Construction Contractors, Subcontractors, employees or perspective employees of the project.

POLICY ADMINISTRATION

It is our combined goal to protect the health and safety of personnel, craft workers, and visitors to our job site; to

promote a productive workplace, and protect the reputation of the Owner and this Project.

A. Prohibited Substances

1. Drugs or Drug is defined as any substance which may impair mental or motor function including but not

limited to illegal drugs, controlled substances, designer drugs, synthetic drugs, look alike drugs, and under

circumstances described in this policy –prescription drugs.

2. Alcohol is defined as any beverage or substance containing alcohol, ethyl alcohol or ethanol. “Alcohol

Testing or Alcohol test means testing by certified breath-alcohol technician using a DOT approved initial

screening device or urine alcohol testing conducted by a certified laboratory and confirmed by gas

chromatography/mass spectroscopy (GC/MS)”. Test levels must not meet or exceed.04 grams per 210 liter of

breath/urine.

B. Testing of Employees

1. Post-Accident/Incident: As a result of direct involvement or possible involvement in any type of work

related accident/incident.

It is agreed that drug and alcohol testing of employees shall be required after each and every work related

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accident/incident. A work related accident is defined as an accident resulting in an injury requiring

treatment by a physician to the employee or other employees injured and/or resulting in damage to

property or equipment.

2. Reasonable Suspicion: Is defined as supervision having a reason to suspect employee drug or alcohol

use. The employer will bear the cost of this test.

3. Random – Random testing will be performed in accordance with Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations,

Part 40, Part 199, and Part 382. Non-DOT random testing must mirror the requirements of Title 49, Code

of Federal Regulations, Part 40 and Part 199.

C. Points of Understanding Regarding Substance Abuse Testing

1. The employer, the contracted medical facility and the testing laboratory agree that the results of the

described tests are to be held in strictest CONFIDENCE between the employer and the medical facility

(MRO). This is an issue of employee – employer relationship (employment) and falls under the

requirements within the employer’s program.

2. The employer shall notify the Owner of any non-negative (positive) tests resulting from Post

Accident/Incident, Reasonable Suspicion or Random testing and shall immediately remove those

employees from all PSEP project sites.

D. Testing Procedures

1. Post-accident, reasonable cause and random testing is required. All tests will be performed in accordance

with Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 40, Part 199, and Part 382.

2. The following drugs are to be tested for: Marijuana, Cocaine, Opiates, Amphetamines, Phencyclidine

(PCP).

3. Alcohol

4. For reasons of safety, any employee subject to a reasonable suspicion test shall be suspended until test

results are available.

E. Prescription Drugs

The use of current valid prescription drugs that may impair an employee’s ability to safely perform his or her

duties must be reported to the Job Site supervisor and management personnel.

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F. Alcoholic Beverages

Under no circumstances are alcoholic beverages allowed on the Project site.

G. Disciplinary Action

1. Any non-negative (positive) test will exclude the worker from Project work for a period of one year after

which all return to work requirements in accordance with Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 40,

Part 199, and Part 382 must be met prior to the worker being dispatched to a Project jobsite.

2. Employees found using; selling, possessing or manufacturing drugs shall be removed from the Project

and may be reported to local law enforcement agencies.

H. Confidentiality

All actions taken under this policy will be in conformance with the Local Drug Testing Act

I. Subcontractors and Vendors

Subcontractors, sub-tiered Contractors, vendors and their employees shall cooperate with this policy in

achieving a drug-free and alcohol-free workplace.

J. Amendments to Policy

Amendments to this policy may be issued to comply with Project Owner requirements and/or Federal, State

or Local contract requirements.

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Appendix E

Pipeline Safety Enhancement Project (PSEP)

Site Specific Training Log

Project: Location:

Contractor: Facilitator:

First Name Last Name Signature Date

Page ___ of ___

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Appendix F

ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF PSEP SITE VISITOR REQUIREMENTS

By signing this Visitor’s Log, I acknowledge that I understand and agree to abide by the project requirements

outlined below, and with the PESP Construction Contractor’s orientation program. I agree to be escorted by an

approved / authorized individual of the PSEP management team. I waive on behalf of myself, my heirs, employer,

legal representatives and assigns and hereby release and discharge the SCG/SDG&E, OCIP Team, the PSEP

Construction Contractor, and all Subcontractors of every tier and consultants and each of their directors, officers,

employers, employees, representatives and agents from any and all claims, actions, causes of action or any charge

of any kind whatsoever which may arise or could arise in the future as a result of my being present at the Project

Site including injury, death or property damage whether or not caused by the fault or negligence of any of the

parties released hereunder. I further acknowledge that I have been briefed on specific hazards and hazardous

substances on the site, and the site emergency action procedures.

PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES

Unauthorized removal or theft of OWNER’s property

Violation of safety or security rules or procedures

Possession of firearms or lethal weapons on jobsite

Destruction of defacing OWNER’s property

Failure to use sanitation facilities

Failure to report accidents or job related injuries

Being under the apparent influence of drugs, alcohol or other intoxicants or in possession of drugs, alcohol or other

intoxicants on the property

Wearing shorts or tennis shoes on the jobsite

Failure to wear a hard hat, long pants, shirt, safety glasses and/or other applicable Personal Protective Equipment

Gambling at any time on the project

Fighting, threatening behavior, or engaging in horseplay on the Project

Smoking in unauthorized areas on the project

Open fire cooking or making unauthorized fires on Project property

Selling items or raffles without authorization

Use of unauthorized cameras on the project

Use of radio or television in the construction area

Failure to park personal vehicle in authorized parking area

Failure to wear designated identification (site specific)

Failure to use designated gates/entry

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PSEP SITE VISITORS LOG

The signing of this log acknowledges that I have read, understand and agree to abide by the PSEP Site

requirements outlined on Page 1 of this document. I understand failure to abide by these rules is grounds

for being denied access to the project site.

Visitor Name - Print Signature Company Visited Date Time In Time Out

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Appendix H

Project _____________

Pipeline Safety Enhancement Plan

Weekly All Hands Safety Meeting

Participating Contractors

1. 3. 5.

2. 4 6.

List Project Incidents Reviewed

List Project Work Review Topics (One week look ahead etc.)

List the Specific Safety Topic (s) Discussed

List the Individual or Team Receiving Safety Recognition and Their Accomplishment

Meeting Leader(s):___________ Company:_______________ Signature:______________ Meeting Leader(s):___________ Company:_______________ Signature:______________ Meeting Leader(s):___________ Company:_______________ Signature:______________

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Appendix I

CRITICAL LIFT CHECKLIST

Project: __________________________ Date: _____________________

Description of Lift: ____________________________________________________________________

Name of supervisor in charge of lift: ___________________________________

Name of crane operator(s): __________________________________________

Name of signal person(s): ___________________________________________

Crane Data: Load Data:

Make and Model: __________________ Gross Load Weight: ___________________

Boom Length: ____________________ Rigging Weight: ______________________

Counterweight: ___________________ Load Block & Line Weight: _____________

Capacity: ________________________ Max. Load Radius: ____________________

Min. Load Angle:

Max. Boom Angle:

Min. Boom Angle:

Net Load Weight:

Load Block & Hook Rating:

Pre-Lift Requirements:

Load is within chart limits. (No greater than 85% of chart limits).

Has the Center of Gravity of the Load been established and marked?

Is rigging adequate and in good condition?

Load chart utilized is for exact crane model; boom type, length, tip; counterweight.

Competent person in charge of lift: Name

Competent signal person identified: Name

Pre-pick meeting held with crew

Written crane inspection completed within 1 day of critical pick

Swing path not over personnel

Footing is sound and level (soil conditions/compaction, underground tunnel or utilities).

Pre-planning for radio or hand signal communications.

Minimum clearances from power lines can and will be maintained.

The load radius has been measured with tape measure.

Weather conditions have been checked, including wind speed.

Load will not touch boom at any time.

For dual crane lift – diagrams have been prepared.

Pad blocking is adequate and substantial.

Outriggers are fully extended.

Signed: _____________________________________________

Supervisor in Charge

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