Site Specific Safety and Health Program

Colby College Athletic Center

150 Campus Drive Waterville, ME 04901

Consigli Project #1584

 

 

Emergency Response Plan

ALL EMERGENCIES SHOULD BE REPORTED BY CALLING 9-1-1

SITE INFORMATION

This Emergency Response Plan (E.R.P.) is specifically developed for Consigli Construction work associated with the Colby College Athletic Center project # 1584.

SITE LOCATION

The construction site is located at the intersection of Armstrong Rd. and Washington St., Waterville, ME  04901.  The location for the project field office will be at the beginning of the project access road (notifications of any changes will be provided).  If otherwise determined, the field office will become the Emergency Operations Center (EOC).

EMERGENCY TYPE

The following situations are considered emergency response actions and should be handled in accordance with the procedures outlined in this plan.

  • Serious Injury/Fatalities
  • Spill/Fire/Explosion
  • Structural Damage/Collapse
  • Weather or Geological Event Classified as an Act of God
  • Environmental Incident
  • Traffic Accident/Disruption
  • Utility Damage
  • Illegal Activity
  • Labor Problems
  • Bomb Threats
  • Acts of Terrorism

When reporting an emergency, please provide the following:

• Your location, (Construction site, corner of Washington St. and Rice Rips Rd, Colby College 150 Campus Drive, Waterville, ME 04901 ), your phone number, and name;

• The location of the incident (building name, floor and room number);

• Nature and extent of the incident (injury, accident, spill, smoke/fire, damage, etc.);

• Remain on the line with the dispatcher, provide them with the safest route to the incident or location of designated escort on the project.

Crisis Response Protocol:

A Consigli designated individual shall wait at the site entrance to escort Emergency Services personnel as they arrive.

The following is a list of the Chain of Command/Call Hierarchy on the project for establishing lines of succession during communication involving all emergencies.

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Emergency Contact Names and Numbers

1st:   911 Fire or Police

2nd : CCC Site Safety Manager: Scott Bennett  (207)233-9332

3rd : CCC Sr. Superintendent: Steve McPherson  (207)650-5207

4th: CCC Superintendent: Seric Kapp (774)217-9198

5th : CCC Senior Project Manager: Chris Brown  (207)650-8663

6th:  CCC Project Manager: Tim Stauder  (207)232-0421

7th:  CCC Corporate Safety: Dan Della-Giustina (508)686-6008

8th: CCC PX: Matt Tonello (207)253-5749

9th: CCC General Superintendent: Larry Chouinard (207)650-5204

10th: CCC Asst. Superintendent: Ryan Devoe (207)232-5429

11th: CCC Asst. Superintendent: Matt Smith (207)233-1910

Colby College Owner Group

  1. Kelly Doran                                                                     (207)649-5949
  2. Brian Lanoie                                                                    (401)474-7261
  3. Dale DeBlois                                                                    (207)649-6798
  4. Jana Weston                                                                    (207)859-5014
  5. Wade Behnke                                                                  (207) 861-1572

Campus Public Safety

In case of Campus Facility Emergency, call Colby Security, then Colby PM

Campus Emergency                                    (207)859-5911

Non – Emergency                                        (207)859-5530

Additional Contacts:

Waterville Police Department: Non-Emergency (207)872-5551

State Police: Non-Emergency (207)624-7076

Waterville Fire Department:  Non-Emergency (207)873-3347

Waterville/Water (207)872-2763

Waterville Sewer (207)873-5191

Central Maine Power (800)696-1000

Dig Safe  811        

Summit Natural Gas Emergency  911

Summit Non-Emergency (800)909-7642

Environmental: Clean Harbor Emergency Operations Center duty operators certified in DOT and RCRA can help us 24/7/ Call (800)645.8265

After Hours Crisis Response Protocol: A Consigli designated individual will respond to afterhours calls for Emergency Services for the Colby College Athletic Center Construction Project Site. The responding manager will dispatch resources based on the nature of the event reported. 

Utility Map

  

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Medical Facilities

Maine General Medical Center,

149 North St, Waterville, ME 04901  

(207)872-4260

Contact Workplace Health  (207)872-4260

Directions to Maine General Hospital Workplace Health

 

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Site Safety Plan

Project Specific Loss Exposures and Controls

Scope of Proposed Operations:  Colby College is building a new 350,000 square foot multi-purpose athletic facility on a 26-acre parcel currently occupied by athletic fields which will be relocated to another section of campus.  All under one roof, the Athletic Facility will house competition and recreational venues including a hockey/ice sports rink, a 200 M indoor track for track and field events, a multi-purpose gymnasium, a 50M 10-lane pool for swimming, diving and watersports, 9 squash courts, a two-story strength and fitness area, fitness studios, a garden courtyard and supporting locker rooms, coaches offices and event spaces. This project, starting August 1, 2017, with an expected 3-year scheduled completion date. 

The following logistics plan highlights the phases to be constructed.

CCIP: This project will be run under a Contractor Controlled Insurance Program (CCIP).  Consigli will assume the risk of the project by incorporating contractors into this insurance program.  Contractors with an EMR (Experience Modification Rating) above 1.01 will be required to have bi-monthly 3rd party safety inspections completed and copied to Consigli. Any company with an EMR over 1.20 must have a full time dedicated safety representative on-site at all times. Any contractor with an EMR over 1.25 must be approved by Consigli Safety Director prior to being contracted to work on-site.  Furthermore, any contractor with 30 or more workers on-site must have a full time dedicated safety reprehensive on-site.  Some contractors may be excluded from the CCIP enrollment.  See Appendix J and the CCIP Manual for more information. 

Drug/Substance Abuse Testing: Consigli Construction Company Inc. (CCCI), and  all  subcontractors (“Parties”) to the CCCI Contractor Controlled Insurance Program(CCIP) for the major construction project at Colby College  will participate  in a Drug-Free Workplace Program, (the “Program”) which states that the use of illegal drugs or the abuse of alcohol, prescription or controlled substances on or off duty by persons working on/employed, or seeking employment, on this CCCI project, is inconsistent with a safe, healthy and productive work environment.

This Substance Abuse Program (“the Program”) is established by CCCI in response to the directive as recited above and supersedes any pre-existing ·programs.

CCCI project managers on the project covered by the CCIP will require that this Program be applied to all Contractor-employed personnel working on the project site and to all applicants for such positions.

The intention of this Program is to establish the Colby project as a drug and alcohol free workplace with due regard for the personal privacy interests of project employees.  It is not the intention of CCCI project managers to intrude on off-duty activities of project employees away from the project site, unless those activities have a job-related impact.  The circumstances permitting alcohol and drug testing on the project have been carefully defined. The CCCI project managers will retain oversight over the Program and will monitor test procedures for consistency and policy compliance.

The Parties acknowledge and agree on the importance of appropriate education, assistance, and treatment for all employees to combat the potential or actual influence of illegal/controlled drugs and alcohol.   The Parties therefore encourage the utilization of the educational, assistance and treatment programs which have been established by Unions and/or Contractors as an important component of the overall Substance Abuse Program on Project sites.

The CCCI Construction Substance Abuse Program establishes minimum standards of testing on a consistent, standardized basis for the safety, productivity and economy of all parties and personnel working on this project. · The Program will apply to all project workers, employees and applicants for employment on this covered project site and to all project Contractors at all tiers. The Construction Manager CCCI will regularly review with all Parties concerned the effective implementation and enforcement of the Program and will require appropriate action by any and all Parties who are not fully committed to and involved in the application of the Program.

This Program shall be subordinate to the Department of Transportation Regulations or any other federal or state drug testing mandates which shall prevail and apply only to those classes of employees and applicants subject to the mandatory drug test regulations currently in effect, as amended or established in the future by the Federal Highway Administration, the U.S. Coast Guard, the Research and Special Programs Administrative of the Department of Transportation or any other federal or state agency with appropriate jurisdiction.

**See the end of this Site-Specific Safety and Health program for a copy of the actual Substance Abuse Testing program**

PURPOSE: The purpose of this Site-Specific Safety and Health Program is to illustrate Consigli’s approach to identifying project specific hazards and controls and how said risk is managed through a comprehensive Safety and Health Program.

S.A.F.E.: Staying Accident Free Every Day: is the Safety Mission that forms the very foundation of the Consigli Safety Culture. The S.A.F.E.  mission, which is supported by technology, (Predictive Solutions internal auditing instrument  which identifies and defines leading indicator related information); Leadership (Empowering our team members to assure safe projects); Humanization (Protect the ones you love by protecting yourself); Jobsite Gym (Morning warm-ups, stretch and flex); Training (Integrating sub-contractors into the Consigli Safety Culture); and Lean (nothing hit the ground), is the driving force behind Consigli’ s drive to our vision – ZERO.  ZERO is the philosophy that all accidents are preventable and that no accident is acceptable. The S.A.F.E. mission is the guiding force to achieving the Consigli Safety Vision which is ZERO.  

Identify the specific route in and out of the construction site (Traffic Management): For this project all deliveries and waste removal shall enter using the main entrance, located near the intersection of Washington St. and Armstrong Rd and be coordinated with the Consigli Superintendent, Steve McPherson. Also, only permitted truck routes will be used, all contractors will be responsible for adhering to truck routes and restrictions plan which will be made available to all sub-contractors. Because of site work and parking lot construction coordination with Tom Smith will be crucial.  Colby College is an active campus, the location of the construction site and amount of trucks that will be traveling to the site will need continuous monitoring to ensure the least impact to students and staff.

Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE):  All workers will wear hard hats and safety glasses at all times. High visibility vest will be worn when exposed to vehicular/equipment hazards/ traffic. All personnel performing work with their hands shall be required to wear gloves that are appropriate to the task.  When not performing actual work with their hands workers will be required to have them available for immediate use…  Face shields will be required for all personnel who are performing overhead work, using metal chop saw or any type of metal grinding.  All welders will be required to have hard hats with integral welding shields.

Designated work hours (any work outside these hours must have prior CCC approval):  All material host related work shall take place during regular business hours of, Monday – Friday 7:00am to 3:30pm.  Any work which may need to take place outside of these hours will need to be approved by the CCC Superintendent. All deliveries must be coordinated with the CCC superintendent, Steve McPherson, with at least 48 hours’ notice. Weekend work must be submitted for approval 72 hours in advance.

Evacuation Plan and Routes of Egress: Please refer to the Evacuation Plans attached. All Consigli employees shall attend the Project Safety Orientation. Consigli Construction’s Job Supervisor will conduct a safety orientation talk to each employee and subcontractor to site specific fire safety protocols.

Emergency Management Response: In the event of an Emergency the construction workers shall leave the building immediately. Point of assembly/muster shall be as defined in the attached Evacuation plan. In the Event of a DISASTER, the Superintendent or Safety Manager shall instruct the construction workers to leave the site or remain in place and await further instruction. The following steps should be taken in the event of an emergency

When reporting an emergency, please provide the following:

• Project Location (Construction site, corner of Washington St. and Rice Rips Rd, Colby College Campus, Waterville, ME) phone number, and name;

• The location of the incident (building, floor and room number);

• Nature and extent of the incident (injury, accident, spill, smoke/fire, damage, etc.);

• The name and amount of the material spilled (if applicable)

• The safest route to the spill or incident (if applicable).

• Contact the Safety Manager or Senior Super on the project to ensure they take command.

• The Superintendent or his designee will meet the emergency responders at the entry control gate and provide direction or escort them to the scene.

• Ensure the access gate is secured to eliminate unauthorized personnel from entering the project site.

• The safest route to the spill (if applicable).

**Review chapter 8 of the Consigli Safety Manual for additional emergency preparedness details.**

Pre-task Plans:  Pre-task Plans or Job Safety Analyses shall be conducted prior to all and any operation.  Said plan to be reviewed initially with all involved personnel performing that particular task, signed by all workers, including their supervisor, and filed on site.

Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA):  An AHA, depending on level of hazard, shall be conducted for each identifiable feature of work to be performed.  The AHA shall be submitted to Consigli superintendent for review.  AHA’s shall be reviewed with all personnel weekly and shall be signed by all involved personnel performing that particular task, including their supervisor.

Excavations: All required permitting will be obtained before any excavating is to begin.  If necessary, tabulated data/engineering for shoring and shielding systems will be obtained and available on site always when said systems are in use. All excavations will be inspected by a competent person daily.  Written excavation inspections will be done if the excavation exceeds 5’. 

  1. Dig Safe Notification – dig safe number will be obtained and posted in the site office.

  • Copies of shoring engineering and tabulated data sheets for all trench boxes or other shoring/shielding systems brought on site will be provided to CCC and be kept in construction office.

**Review Chapter 19 Consigli Construction Safety manual for more detail**

Demolition: Phase 1 of project includes demolition of bathroom facilities.  A much larger demolition of existing field house will take place once new buildings have been turned over to Colby College.  This SSSP will be updated prior to commencing demolition of the Alfond building.  Prior to the start of demo operations, the contractor preforming demo will confirm that all utilities leading into the area have been made safe.  The electrician will disconnect and lock out all electrical, the plumber will do the same with any plumbing lines, and the HVAC subcontractor will do the same on the HVAC piping and duct work.  Lock out tag out will be reviewed during the pre-construction safety meetings to assure disconnect and responsibility for protection of existing utilities is safe for any construction activities to commence. In spaces where some electrical or mechanical must remain live, a color coding system will be utilized for easy identification of live utilities that must stay active and utilities that must be removed.  Any and all utilities spray painted Red are not to be touched and are needed to be protected during all operations. Utilities spray painted Green are to be removed as part of the selective demolition process only after lock-out/tag-out has been confirmed and utilities tested.  If any utilities are unmarked, they shall be considered live. The demo contractor will be responsible for completing CCC demo checklist prior to the start of any work in their target areas

Fall Protection: All workers exposed to a fall of 6′ or greater shall be protected by guardrails, safety nets, or personnel fall arrest systems.  This includes, but is not limited to, steel erection, roofing, excavations, scaffold erection and dismantling, overhand brick laying and pre-cast concrete related work.  Holes greater than 2” will be covered with acceptable material (3/4 plywood ½ steel) which will be secured and marked hole (cover must be able to withstand two times the intended load).  Covers will stay in place until the hole/penetration has been filled.  Building perimeters will be protected with some form of fall protection if fall is greater them 6 feet. Cable guard rail systems (if used) will be provided with turnbuckles installed for all straight runs and any straight run over 100 feet in length.  Holes greater than 2” will be covered with acceptable material (3/4 plywood ½ steel) which will be secured and marked hole.  Covers will stay in place until the hole/penetration has been filled. At no time are cross braces on scaffold allowed to be used as fall protection. The use of safety Monitors is prohibited.  Subpart R, Subpart P and Subpart L fall protection exemptions do not apply unless the use of fall protection creates an unsafe condition.

**Review Chapter 13 Consigli Construction Safety manual for more detail**

Work on Ladders: All work on step ladders/straight ladders will be done correctly per manufacturer’s recommendations.  Any worker who is on a step/straight ladder shall maintain 3 points of contact at all times or will be required to tie off.  Step ladders will not be used as a form of access to a walking /working level, also all straight ladders will be tied of when installed for use. Only ladders with a rating Type 1A or 1AA will be allowed on Consigli projects.

Roof Work: Before any work is to begin on the roof it must be determined what method of fall protection will be implemented.  Use of “safety monitors” is not allowed. The roof will be made water tight by the end of each shift.

Scaffold and Elevated Work Platforms/Material Hoists: All scaffolding and material hoists shall be inspected daily, by a competent person – designated by each contractor – before each shift. Said inspection shall be documented on installed scaffold tags. Said Scaffold Inspection Tags shall be located at the stair tower/access point to each section. A scaffold inspection guide will be provided to each designated persons (upon request) by Consigli Construction to aid them with their inspection. All contractors erecting or dismantling scaffolding shall provide CCC with certification/qualification of scaffold erection training as well as an erection/dismantling plan.  Fall protection is required at all times during erection/dismantling operations.  Overhead protection will be provided for all access points to any buildings located under any form of scaffolding/material hoist.

Aerial Lifts/Scissor lifts: Area and ground conditions in the intended work area will be inspected for overhead power lines and underground structures.  Aerial lift platforms and scissor lifts shall be inspected daily before each shift by a competent person designated by the contractor using it.  Inspection shall be documented on Inspection tags for each machine in use. Completed inspection tags shall be filed in the site office. All contractor employees performing work from an aerial lift shall exhibit documented proof of training.  Steel plates or equipment mats will be placed on the ground above any utility/ steam tunnel/underground vault if there will be Aerial lifts operating on them. Workers shall be tied off at all times when using an aerial lift!!

HazCom/Global Harmonization: All contractors bringing materials/chemicals on site shall provide Safety Data Sheets to the Consigli project team.

  • SDS sheets shall be kept on file in Consigli Construction’s project office
  • All SDS sheets shall be readily accessible.

Fire Protection: A Hot Work Permit is required for any activity that generates heat, sparks or has an open flame. This will be coordinated through the Consigli. (If needed). Any hot work will stop one hour before the regular end of the day work stoppage. Flammables will not be stored inside the building or left overnight on the scaffold or in the building.  All combustible or flammable materials will be stored in an appropriately rated lockable cabinet located no closer than 50 feet from the nearest structure. Fire extinguishers will be provided for every 3000 square feet.  They will be installed on job made stands and conspicuously located throughout.  They will be part of the daily inspection with extinguisher log completed monthly.  Storage of any acetylene cylinders will be done in a secure and upright area, with good ventilation.  This will be a strict no smoking project. All penetrations leading outside of the construction area will be fire stopped using approved fire rated material prior to the end of each shift.

**Review Chapter 17 Consigli Construction Safety manual for more details.**

Electrical: The electrician will be responsible for all temp power and any temp lighting that may be needed. They will coordinate all lock out tag out procedures regarding electricity during the “make safe” operation prior to demo.  There are no overhead power lines in any of the intended work areas with the exception over the main entrance.  All electrical tools, cords and equipment must be in good working order. To that end, all electrical tools and components must be visually checked on a daily basis.  Any tools with damaged cords or damaged cords must be taken out service immediately. All cords must be equipped with a ground pin. Flat three wire cords are not allowed.  Only SJO and SJT, or other similarly rated cords, shall be used. Cords must be 12 gauge or better.  The electrician shall be responsible for all temp power and any general temp lighting that may be needed.  Subcontractors will be responsible for task lighting in the event that lighting above the OSHA standard is required for a particular work task. The electrician will coordinate all lock out tag out procedures. All temporary power for the project will be installed on protected and dedicated circuits with 100% GFCI protection.  GFCI will be tested by the electric contractor to assure proper function with a log book filed with CCC monthly. No live electrical work shall be conducted.

Cranes: Cranes will be used in a number of operations; structural steel erection, RTU installations, etc.  All subcontractors will be required to submit comprehensive pick plans prior to use.  Depending on size and height of crane, a FAA permit may need to be filled out prior to set up. Location and set up will be reviewed with crane operator prior to set up and pick.  All lifting operations will require that the operator and any involved contractors follow the steps listed below as well as in CCC Crane Safety policy

 1. All Hoisting equipment will have an up to date 3rd party inspection certificate with the equipment which will be copied and filed in the office trailer.

2. All lattice boom cranes will have an independent 3rd party inspection completed each time one is set up on the project.

3. All workers working with the crane shall have all appropriate signalmen/rigging qualifications.

3. All equipment operators will be required to have in their possession all appropriate licensing and training as required by OSHA and the State of Mass.

4. NCCO certification will be required for all crane operators who will be operated on site for 5 or more continuous days.

5. All underground vaults and existing utilities will be marked before any excavation can begin as well as before any crane is set up.

6. Cribbing for outriggers shall be at minimum 3X the area width of outrigger floater. (Cranes only)

Confined Space:  A written plan will be needed to work in any tanks/vaults and crawl spaces designated as permit required confined spaces by CCC.  Said plan shall include air monitoring.

** Please review chapter 21 Consigli Construction Safety manual for more detail**

Designated First Aid Plan: Consigli Construction shall follow Site Safety Plan for first Aid.  A list of first aid/CPR trained people shall be posted on site.  Report any incidents to the Safety Director.

Lean Requirements:  No materials shall be delivered to the site earlier than 3 days before said materials are to be installed/put into place.  If materials have to be delivered before that 3-day time period, subcontractor shall get prior approval from Consigli Superintendent.  Because of this, notification / scheduling is required for all deliveries to the site. Subcontractors must notify Contractor at least 24 hours in advance. Contractor has the right to refuse any deliveries not properly scheduled or due to logistical constraints as necessary. All subcontractors delivered materials shall be placed on wheeled carts, wheeled racks or in wheeled bins so as to necessitate easy relocation in the event materials need to be moved.  Carts, racks, or dollies shall not exceed manufacturers intended weight loads.  Materials/tools can be delivered and stored on pallets only if pallet jacks are delivered simultaneously with said delivery to provide for ready mobility.  Additionally, pallet jacks need to remain in immediate area. Each subcontractor will need to supply their own pallet jacks for their own materials and keep their pallet jack within reasonable distance at all times. All work stations shall be provided with wheeled trash bins for immediate placement of all debris produced as a part of the subcontractor’s operations. 

All trash will be immediately placed in containers provided by Consigli.   No trash or materials shall be left on the floor. Subcontractors shall, where feasible, elevate all electrical extension cords, hoses, or cables – removing them from all walking/working surfaces.  Electrical Cords, when elevated shall be supported or suspended in a manner that does not subject them to damage.  Storage of delivered materials in cardboard containers shall be discouraged.  When materials must stay in cardboard containers, said containers shall be removed from the projects immediately after product is unpacked. 

Subcontractor will participate in schedule development meetings as required by Consigli

Restricted Areas:  Contractors are prohibited from entering adjacent occupied areas unless work has been previously authorized and scheduled.  Only designated workers will be allowed into the occupied areas. No exceptions.

Steel Erection: Iron workers will be required to use fall protection at 6′. Consigli will release documentation when column footings reach 75% of breaking strength. The steel erection sub will be required to submit a detailed erection sequencing plan that illustrates crane locations and capacity of cranes at those locations. Decks will only be turned over for general use after they have undergone an inspection by a member of the CCC safety department.

The steel erection sub will be required to submit a detailed erection sequencing plan that illustrates crane locations and capacity of cranes at those locations. Fall protection will be determined for connectors after pre-construction meeting with sub is held.  Fall protection will be required at 6’, at all times during steel erection

Once decking is complete and all required fall protection is installed, CCC will walk the area with the steel erection subcontractor. Provided all required elements of fall protection are in place, CCC will complete and give a copy of the “custody of fall protection” form to the steel erection subcontractor.  Maintenance and overall responsibility of the fall protection system in place will fall to CCC at that point in time. 

Materials Management: Getting materials into and out of the project will be a challenge that needs to be adequately planned.  All deliveries are to be scheduled with the CCC Superintendent. A comprehensive Activity Hazard Analysis shall be done on all materials that will be hoisted and placed into or on the building. Only materials which will be used/installed in a reasonable amount of time will be delivered to the site. Attention must be paid to structural analysis in regards to loading of existing floors with material and equipment.

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Environmental Emergency Contact and Management Response

Environmental Issues: A hazardous material report has been created for the Colby project by the company listed below. This report will be on site at all times and available for review at any time.

Consultant Information Pending

With the building’s age, chances that lead paint or asbestos are present and pose a potential exposure are unlikely.  Actual determination will not be made until a Certified Industrial Hygienist has surveyed and tested suspect materials and rules out haz-mat presence.  A copy of the hazardous Material report, when completed, will be on site at all times and available to anyone request it. This does not mean that asbestos could not still be found in other areas.  Caution must be used when working. If workers identify any potentially hazardous substances, they should stop and notify their supervisor immediately, who in turn, will notify the CCC Superintendent. 

Mercury:  All fluorescent lamps/thermostats are presumed to contain mercury vapor, which is a hazardous substance. Mercury-containing lamps associated with fluorescent light fixtures in areas designated to be renovated will be treated accordingly.  All florescent bulbs removed during renovation will be collected, stored properly on site and giving to Stoughton High School so as to be recycled or disposed of properly.

Freon/Glycol: All Freon/Glycol materials will be removed from equipment and stored per manufacturer’s recommendations before it is disturbed. All workers who will be working with the above mentioned materials must provide CCC with certifications or qualifications. If not re-used, a disposal manifest will be provided to CCC.

Silica: Any activity which can produce silica dust will use engineering controls to keep dust to a minimum complaint with 1926.1153 Table-1. To ensure the highest level of protection for workers on all Consigli project, engineering and work practice controls, including administrative controls, shall be implemented to reduce and maintain employee exposure to silica at or below the PEL, to the extent that controls are feasible. Methods to use and empty vacuums in a manner that minimizes the reentry of silica into the workplace shall be described and used. Ensure respiratory protection is selected based on guidance in 1926.1153 Table 1 or based on a Certified Industrial Hygienist’s or competent person’s assessment of the potential airborne exposure. Ensure that compressed air is NEVER used to remove silica from any surface. Ensure employees do not leave the workplace wearing any required protective clothing or equipment without HEPA vacuum removal of visible dust.

Competent Person Requirements: As a controlling contractor, it will be Consigli’s competent person’s responsibility to identify silica producing operations and assure controls are in place to manage potential airborne exposure to Consigli personnel and any peripheral operations.

**It will be Consigli policy to have a Certified Industrial Hygienist conduct an exposure assessment on any operation involving the cutting, grinding or mechanical manipulation of any stone or masonry material to determine if exposure exists. Subcontractor employers shall identify a competent person to inspect and manage all activities with potential airborne silica exposure. Subcontractors working on projects within the scope of this Program shall appoint a competent person capable of managing and executing the duties described herein. The competent person must have training in the inspection of work areas and equipment and in the determination of safe working conditions. This person shall have a working knowledge of the 1926.1153 standards, shall be capable of identifying airborne silica hazards, shall determine the need for initial and additional exposure monitoring, shall recommend and implement engineering and work practice controls as outlined in Table 1, shall establish levels of PPE, and shall have the authority to take action to eliminate hazards and correct incidences of noncompliance. 

Exposure Assessment: Consigli Superintendents and Subcontractor employers shall either comply with and implement all controls required by 1926.1153 Table -1 Exposure Control Methods for Selected Construction Operations or conduct an Exposure Assessment in accordance with 29 CFR 1926.1153(d)(2).

Written exposure control plan requirements:

  1. The employer shall establish and implement a written exposure control plan that contains at least the following elements:
  2. A description of the tasks in the workplace that involve exposure to respirable crystalline silica;
  3. A description of the engineering controls, work practices, and respiratory protection used to limit employee exposure to respirable crystalline silica for each task;

Note: No respirators will be issued without the express consent of the Consigli Safety department. Nuisance mask like an N95, if used, will be on a voluntary basis ensuring compliance with OSHA 1910.134. Ensure the mandatory information for employee use is provided.

  • The employee reads and heeds all instruction provided by the manufacturer for use, maintenance, cleaning and care, and warning regarding the respirators limitations.
  • Choose respirators certified for use to protect against the contaminant of concerns. NIOSH certifies respirators, a label or statement of certification should appear on the respirator or packaging. It will tell you what the respirator is designed for or and how much it will protect the user.
  • Do not wear your respirator into atmospheres containing contaminants for which your respirator is not designed to protect against. Example: A respirator designed to filter dust particles will not protect the user against gasses, vapor, or very small solid particles of fumes or smoke.
  • The employee will be responsible for keeping track of the respirator to avoid mistakenly using someone else’s respirator.
  • A description of the housekeeping measures used to limit employee exposure to respirable crystalline silica; and
  • A description of the procedures used to restrict access to work areas, when necessary, to minimize the number of employees exposed to respirable crystalline silica and their level of exposure, including exposures generated by other employers or sole proprietors.
  • The employer shall review and evaluate the effectiveness of the written exposure control plan at least annually and update it as necessary.
  • The employer shall make the written exposure control plan readily available for examination and copying, upon request, to each employee covered by this section, their designated representatives, the Assistant Secretary and the Director.
  • The employer shall designate a competent person to make frequent and regular inspections of job sites, materials, and equipment to implement the written exposure control plan.

Mold: Mold issues are not anticipated to be prevalent on this project, however if mold is discovered Consigli’s mold remediation policy will be implemented and followed.

Noise: Noise exposure will also be a concern, so all deliveries must be coordinated with CCC Superintendent to limit their impact on the surrounding areas.  Normal working hours will be between 7am and 3:30pm; any contractor who may need to work late must first seek approval from the CCC Superintendent. Interior work will take place between 7pm -3am. Noise levels will be monitored if high levels of noise are found to exist or could be expected to assure that noise levels do not exceed acceptable OSHA levels.  Consigli permissible noise policy and procedures will be followed

Equipment issues: All operators will be required to have in their possession all appropriate licensing and training as required by OSHA.  All safety devices and warning alarms must be in good working order and all leaks are to be repaired immediately. All equipment will be used in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations for safe usage and have its operator’s manual as well as an extinguisher with it at all times.

Exposure to the Visitors, Staff and Students: Some areas of project will be opened for construction at different times; this plan must be followed by all workers.  Any means of access/emergency egress leading to or from the building which finds itself under any type of work will be provided with overhead protection. An emergency egress route through the job site will be established and maintained during the course of construction. At no time is any worker allowed to enter any area in which they are not working.  Non-fraternization with staff, visitors or students will be stressed with all subcontractors’ personnel during orientations. 

Utility Exposures: All utilities entering the site will be cut and prior to the start of demolition. There are overhead power line hazards that run over entrance along Armstrong Rd. Written notification of this work will be provided to CCC prior to commencement of demolition work. 

Planning: The project team as well as CCC safety department will meet with each subcontractor, before they start to review their Site-Specific Safety and Health Program and all project specific Job Hazard Analyses. The project team shall be an integrated mix of owner, architect, engineer and Consigli Construction personnel.  If, after reviewing programs and meeting with the individual subcontractor, the team is satisfied with the risk control direction, they will be permitted to begin work. 

Additional Controls: Prior to start of any work, all personnel involved in the project, including project managers must be:

1. Trained and orientated by Consigli Construction. Stickers will be issued and displayed on hard hats

2. All workers will provide Consigli with an OSHA 10 certificate/card.

3. All project workers shall participate in mandatory drug screening.

4. A safety Committee will need to be formed and shall meet monthly minimally

5. Principles Council’s meeting dates will need to be established and communicated to all subcontractor’s Principles. Said meetings shall be scheduled quarterly.

6. Consigli’s full-time safety manager Scott Bennett for the Colby College Athletic Center Project CCIP shall have no alternate duties.

All emergency telephone numbers are posted at the safety office and available at each superintendent’s office.

Contractor Controlled Insurance Plan Requirements

EXHIBIT “J” TO CONSIGLI CONSTRUCTION CO., INC.

MASTER SUBCONTRACT AGREEMENT

CONTRACTOR CONTROLLED INSURANCE PROGRAM

  1. 100% Six Foot Fall Protection.  Contractor has adopted a 100% Six Foot Fall Protection policy on this Project.  All work over six feet in height will have a fall protection system in place.  Instances where fall protection may create an unsafe condition will be dealt with on a case-by-case basis.  Subcontractors shall include in the scope of their work compliance with 100% Six Foot Fall Protection standards for all work activities as detailed in Contractor’s Site-Specific Safety Manual, which is incorporated by reference in this Subcontract.
  2. Drug Testing.  Prior to being allowed on site, all on-site employees of any Subcontractor shall fulfill the requirements of the Consigli Construction substance abuse testing program, which is subject to modification only to meet the requirements of a collective bargaining agreement to which any Subcontractor may be a party, in which case substance abuse testing will be conducted to the fullest extent allowed by such collective bargaining agreement.  All Subcontractors shall be responsible for the costs associated with the drug testing of their employees.  Should a drug test result in an inconclusive finding, the Subcontractor will be responsible for any alleged wage loss or cost associated with the employee’s down time.    

  1. Jobsite Gym-Daily warm-up program.  Contractor has adopted a morning stretch warm-up program on this project.  All project personnel are required to participate in Consigli’s “Jobsite Gym” warm-up/stretch program.
  2.   Return to Work Program.   As required by the CCIP, Enrolled Subcontractors shall implement a “Return To Work” (RTW) program to assist workers who are temporarily disabled due to an injury or illness.  The RTW Program will provide a modified or alternate duty position for an employee who has sustained a work-related injury or illness and is medically unable to perform all or any part of his / her normal duties during all or any part of the normal workday or shift, but who can perform some type of work.  Subcontractor shall coordinate with Contractor to insure that injured or ill employees are treated by an authorized or cooperating medical treatment facility.  The authorized or cooperating medical facility shall be utilized for initial treatment and evaluation of all injured employees. Follow-up care will be provided in accordance with applicable Workers’ Compensation laws.  In the event of an injury or illness for a work-related illness or injury, the affected party shall be taken to the authorized or cooperating medical facility for examination and/or treatment.  If the doctor determines that the employee qualifies for return to work on an alternate or modified duty basis, the doctor will complete appropriate forms indicating the restrictions and conditions for transitional work.  The Subcontractor shall provide alternate or modified work until the employee is able to resume regular duties.  All alternate or modified work is temporary in nature and is designed to facilitate a return to regular duties as soon as possible.  In no case shall an injured employee be laid-off or terminated from an alternative or modified work position, unless first discussed with Contractor or the OCIP Administrator.  Subcontractor shall participate as requested in claims review meetings related to workers receiving Workers Compensation benefits. Failure to provide reasonable accommodations will result in a liquidated damages assessment of $500 per day until the injured worker is returned to work. Contractor and the CCIP administrator shall determine reasonable accommodations.
  3. Activity Hazard Analysis (“AHA”).  Before beginning each work activity involving a type of work presenting hazards not experienced in previous project operations or where a new work crew or sub-subcontractor is to perform the work, the Subcontractor performing that work activity shall prepare an AHA using the AHA Form attached as Exhibit J-1.  In addition, all operations, materials and equipment shall be evaluated to determine the presence of hazardous environments or if hazardous or toxic agents could be released into the work environment. 
  4. AHA shall define the activities being performed and identify the work sequences, the specific anticipated hazards, site conditions, equipment, materials and the control measures to be implemented to eliminate or reduce each hazard to an acceptable level of risk.
  5. Work shall not begin until the AHA for the work activity has been accepted by the Contractor and discussed with all engaged in the activity, including the other subcontractor(s).
  6. The names of the Competent/Qualified Person(s) required for a particular activity (for example, excavations, scaffolding, fall protection, other activities as specified by OSHA and this manual) shall be identified and included in the AHA.  Proof of their competency/qualification shall be submitted to the Contractor for acceptance prior to the start of that work activity.
  7. The AHA shall be reviewed and modified as necessary to address changing site conditions, operations or change of competent/qualified person(s).

(1) If more than one Competent/Qualified Person is used on the AHA activity, a list of names shall be submitted as an attachment to the AHA.  Those listed must be Competent/Qualified for the type of work involved in the AHA and familiar with current site safety issues.

(2) If a new Competent/Qualified Person (not on the original list) is added, the list shall be updated (an administrative action not requiring an updated AHA). The new person shall acknowledge in writing that he or she has reviewed the AHA and is familiar with current site safety issues.

1.21 Designated Safety Representative. Subcontractor shall designate an onsite safety representative to participate in the project safety committee, which will meet on a periodic basis.  This representative shall have authority to take action on any safety-related issues that are concluded by the committee.

1.22 Dedicated On-Site Safety Staff. Any time that a Subcontractor (either by itself or in conjunction with a sub-subcontractor) has a headcount of thirty (30) or more workers on-site, a dedicated, full time, safety manager shall be employed by the Subcontractor (or its sub-subcontractor) and shall be on-site full time.  Should a Subcontractor (either by itself or in conjunction with a sub-subcontractor) reach a headcount of one hundred (100) or more workers on site, a second dedicated, full time, safety manager will be employed by the Subcontractor (or its sub-subcontractor) and shall be on-site full time.

1.23 Weekly Safety Inspection. Subcontractor’s designated safety representative shall conduct a weekly safety inspection, to include all of the Subcontractor’s work areas.  Documentation confirming completion of such inspections shall be forwarded within 24 hours to the Contractor’s Site Safety Manager and/or Project Superintendent.

1.24 Personal Protective Equipment.

Hard Hats : All Subcontractor personnel on site shall wear hard hats at all times per ANSI Z89.1.

Gloves : All Subcontractor personnel performing work with their hands shall be required to wear gloves that are appropriate to the task.  When not performing actual work with their hands, employees will be required to have gloves available for immediate use.

Footwear/Clothing : All Subcontractor personnel on site shall wear sturdy work boots and appropriate clothing (shirts with 4” sleeves and long pants) at all times.

Protective Eyewear : All Subcontractor personnel on site shall wear 100% eye protection per ANSI Z87.1.

Hearing Protection : All Subcontractor personnel on site shall use appropriate hearing protection in areas where noise levels exceed 90 DBA, where exposure to 85-90 DBA exceeds eight (8) hours per day, or where posted.

Respirators : All Subcontractor personnel on site must wear personal respiration equipment when required per OSHA standards.

1.25 OSHA 30 Hour Training.  All of Subcontractor’s foremen/supervisory personnel shall have, at a minimum, an OSHA 30 Hour Construction Safety Outreach training certification and shall exhibit documentation of training.

1.26 OSHA 10 Hour Training.  All of Subcontractor’s workers shall have, at a minimum, an OSHA 10 Hour Construction Safety training certification and shall exhibit documentation of training.

1.27 Incident Reporting.   Subcontractor or any sub-subcontractor must report all injuries, occupational-related illnesses or property damage to Contractor’s Site Safety Manager and Superintendent immediately. Subcontractor shall instruct its personnel to report, in writing, within 24 hours of all Accidents and Occurrences (as defined in the Insurance Manual) of any type to Contractor’s Site Safety Manager and Superintendent.  Subcontractor and any responsible sub-subcontractor shall be assessed liquidated damages of $2,500 for the submission of a late Accident or Occurrence report or the failure to file a report.

1.28 Additional Safety Requirements.  Should a subcontractor have an Experience Modification Rating (MOD) of 1.20 or greater, the following will be required:

A full-time dedicated Safety Representative with no alternate duties will be required on site at all times.

Subcontractor is to develop a written (2) Week Safety Look Ahead to be conducted by the subcontractor supervisor or designated safety representative.  The developed safety look ahead shall list all major work activities for the subcontractor’s scope of work for that 2-week time frame.

A written “Activity Hazard Analysis/Pre-task Plan” that identifies hazards and control measures for each of the major activities listed shall be developed. (This shall be submitted to Consigli Superintendent and Safety Manager before starting work on site).

The subcontractor supervisor or designated safety representative shall conduct daily “Pre-Task Planning Sessions” with the field crew. The written Activity Hazard Analysis/Pre-task Plan shall be signed by the crew members after the review is completed.

All Safety Responsibilities shall be assigned to an onsite supervisor or designated safety representative for the purpose of: 

a. Conducting a daily documented safety inspection

b. Assigning corrective measures taken, to dedicated subcontractor personnel.

1.29  3rd Party Safety Inspections for Subcontractors with Experience Modification Ratings (MOD) between 1.01 to 1.19:  It is mutually understood and agreed that this Subcontractor currently has a lower than acceptable Consigli safety rating and/or experience modification rating (MOD).  Therefore, in order to heighten and monitor the safety of the Subcontractor’s personnel while on site, the Subcontractor shall be required to hire a third-party safety consultant to make bi-monthly visits to the project site. This consultant shall be required to report to the Subcontractor and Contractor in writing after these periodic reviews are conducted. Any apparent safety deficiencies shall be addressed by the Subcontractor within 24 hours of the finding.  All cost associated with accommodating this requirement, has been included in the Subcontract price. Reports are due into Consigli Construction Site Superintendent within 24 hours of site visit.

Substance Abuse Testing Program

Consigli Construction Company Inc. (CCCI), and  all  subcontractors (“Parties”) to the CCCI Contractor Controlled Insurance Program(CCIP) for the major construction project at Colby College Athletic Center Project will participate in a Drug-Free Workplace Program, (the “Program”) which states that the use of illegal drugs or the abuse of alcohol, prescription or controlled substances on or off duty by persons working on/employed, or seeking employment, on this CCCI project, is inconsistent witha safe, healthy and productive work environment.

This Substance Abuse Program (“the Program”) is established by CCCI in response to the directive as recited above and supersedes any pre-existing ·programs. CCCI project managers on the project covered by the CCIP will require that this Program be applied to all Contractor-employed personnel working on the project site and to all applicants for such positions.

The intention of this Program is to establish the Colby College Athletic Center project as a drug and alcohol-free workplace with due regard for the personal privacy interests of project employees. It is not the intention of CCCI project managers to intrude on off-duty activities of project employees away from the project site, unless those activities have a job-related impact. The circumstances permitting alcohol and drug testing on the project have been carefully defined. The CCCI project managers will retain oversight over the Program and will monitor test procedures for consistency and policy compliance.

The Parties acknowledge and agree on the importance of appropriate education, assistance, and treatment for all employees to combat the potential or actual influence of illegal/controlled drugs and alcohol. The Parties therefore encourage the utilization of the educational, assistance and treatment programs which have been established by Unions and/or Contractors as an important component of the overall Substance Abuse Program on Project sites.

The CCCI Construction Substance Abuse Program establishes minimum standards of testing on a consistent, standardized basis for the safety, productivity and economy of all parties and personnel working on this project. · The Program will apply to all project workers, employees and applicants for employment on this covered project site and to all project Contractors at all tiers. The Construction Manager CCCI will regularly review with all Parties concerned the effective implementation and enforcement of the Program, and will require appropriate action by any and all Parties who are not fully committed to and involved in the application of the Program.

This Program shall be subordinate to the Department of Transportation Regulations or any other federal drug testing mandates which shall prevail and apply only to those classes of employees and applicants subject to the mandatory drug test regulations currently in effect, as amended or established in the future by the Federal Highway Administration, the U.S. Coast Guard, the Research and Special Programs Administrative of the Department of Transportation or any other federal or state agency with appropriate jurisdiction.

THE POLICY

I. COLBY COLLEGE ATHLETIC CENTER PROJECT WORKERS/JOB APPLICANTS

The Substance Abuse Program may be amended, from time-to-time, in writing. Drug testing program is currently being completed under the federal D.O.T. requirements for this project. All new hire personnel enrolled in CCIP will be scheduled for testing to be done on the project at no cost to the employee. For questions or concerns contact the Project Safety Manager, Scott Bennett or Senior Project Superintendent Steve McPherson.

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