Special Safety Conditions For Construction Work 2021

GM Special Safety Conditions
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1.0 General Provisions
1.1 Scope
1.2 Purpose
1.3 Seller’s General Responsibility for Worker Safety
1.4 Acceptance of Sellers Proposal
1.5 Control of Documents
1.6 Buyers Change Process
2.0 Seller Requirements
2.1 Seller Safety Criteria (US Only)
2.2 Requirement for Seller to have Start of Shift Meeting
2.3 Subcontractor Management Requirements
2.4 Seller Training Requirements
2.5 Management of Change
2.6 Safety Plan
2.7 Emergency Response Plan and Medical Treatment
2.8 Preventative Maintenance of Safety Critical Equipment
2.9 Planned Inspections
3.0 Hazard Identification and Safety FMEA Process Requirements
3.1 Hazard Identification and Safety FMEA Process
3.2 Pre- Task Plan Requirements
3.2.1 Part 1 – Job Safety Analysis
3.2.2 Part 2 – Equivalent Risk assessment/Safety FMEA
3.2.3 Part 2 – Planning Questions
3.2.4 Part 3 – Worker Safety Engagement Process
3.2.4.1 Safety Work Zone Requirements
4.0 General Safety Requirements
4.1 Life Saving Rules
4.2 Mobile Device Policy
4.3 Personal Protective Equipment
4.4 Lighting/Visibility Requirements
4.5 Use of Equipment and Tools
5.0 Risk Mitigation Requirements
5.1 Aerial Lifts (Mobile Elevating Work Platforms)
5.2 Barricading, Perimeter and Opening Protection
5.3 Chemical Control
5.4 Confined Spaces
5.5 Cranes
5.6 Electrical Cable Pulling
5.7 Electrical Safety
5.8 Employees in Training – Use of Apprentices
5.9 Fall Hazard Control – Working at Heights
5.10 Lockout Energy Control
5.11 Hazardous and Toxic Substances (Asbestos, Lead/Lead containing materials,
Hexavalent Chromium, Fume Exposure, Silica etc.)
5.12 Material Delivery, Unloading, Storage and Stacking
5.13 Mold Remediation
5.14 Powered Industrial Vehicles
5.15 Rigging and Lifting
5.16 Scaffolding
5.17 Use of Drones
5.18 Welding/Hot Work
5.19 Working Alone/Isolated Areas
5.20 Blasting
5.21 Concrete Work and Masonry
5.22 Demolition
5.23 Drug & Alcohol (US Only)
5.24 Excavation and Trenching
5.25 Helicopter Lifts
5.26 Roofing Repairs & Replacement
5.27 Steel Erection
5.28 SCM Construction Board
6.0 Related Documents
Critical Lift Plan Template
Incident Investigation Report Form
Management of Change
Pre-Task-Plan and Worker Engagement Template
Jobsite Safety Organization Template
Construction Safety Plan
Safety Book Table of Contents
Monthly Safety Report Form
Utility Demolition Process
SCM Construction Safety Board Template
7.0 Definitions (Glossary of Terms)
1. General Provisions
1.1 Scope
These Special Safety Conditions (including any amendments and updates that are
communicated to GM’s suppliers, the “Conditions”) are applicable to Seller (as defined
below) while performing work on Buyer’s (as defined below) premises when Buyer has
incorporated the General Construction Terms and Conditions by reference into the
applicable contract, including as may be designated within the applicable purchase order,
services agreement, statement of work, statement of requirements or any other document
describing the scope of the services (the “Contract”). Where applicable these Conditions
are incorporated by reference into the Contract as if fully restated therein. Nothing in these
Conditions is intended to supersede additional safety related requirements that are stated
elsewhere in the Contract.
1.2 Buyer and Seller Defined; Other Definitions
For purposes of these Conditions, the term “Seller” means the entity or entities identified as
the seller or provider of the goods or services in the Contract, and the term “Buyer” means
the entity or entities identified as the recipient of the goods or services in the Contract.
Certain additional capitalized terms used in this Manual are defined in Article 7.
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1.3 Subcontractors
If Seller has subcontracted services pursuant to the Contract, references in these Conditions
to Seller or Seller’s employees will be deemed to include Seller’s subcontractors and
subcontractors’ employees.
1.4 Buyer’s Premises
References in these Conditions to Buyer’s premises include all associated buildings,

grounds, parking decks and lots, sidewalks and roadways.
1.5 Seller’s Employees
References in this Manual to Seller’s employees include employees and other personnel
under the direction of Seller or its subcontractors, as applicable.
1.6 Purpose
The purpose of these Conditions is to identify specific obligations that must be included in
Seller’s safety process while on Buyers premises. These obligations include the following
requirements: use of a pre-approved Risk assessment tool, use of developed and
implemented written pre-task plans, use of a worker engagement processes where
employee participation is encouraged, and the use of a training program/verification that
includes Buyer’s safety requirements outlined in this document. These Conditions include
specific requirements that must be followed to mitigate risk associated with specific tasks
(referred to as Risk Mitigation Requirements) in Article 5, and requirements common to all
sites (referred to as General Safety Requirements) in Article 4, that must be followed.
In addition, this document provides the Seller with guidance by recommending actions that
may assist Seller in meeting its obligations. It is Seller’s obligation to require compliance of
the same by all subcontractors
1.7 Seller’s General Responsibility for Worker Safety
Seller’s compliance with these Conditions does not (i) diminish or act as a substitute for
Seller’s knowledge and specialized skills, (ii) indicate that Buyer has taken the responsibility
for the workplace safety of Seller’s employees, or (iii) indicate that Buyer set forth means,
methods, techniques, procedures, or equipment required for Seller to perform the work.
Seller is exclusively responsible for establishing effective safe work practices and conditions
for its employees. Buyer is not warranting the risk mitigation practices set forth in these
Special Safety Conditions and does not assume any responsibility for the safety of Seller’s
employees. Nothing in these Conditions will create any employment or co-employment
relationship among Buyer and Seller’s employees. Defining means, methods, and manner
in which the work will be performed remains the obligation of Seller.
1.8 Relationship with Applicable Law
The requirements set forth in these Conditions may exceed applicable Occupational Safety and
Health or other applicable laws and regulations and Seller agrees to use the method most

protective to human health and safety required by either these Conditions or as required by
applicable law or other legal requirements. There may be limited circumstances where applicable
laws or other legal requirements, or the hazards present, require that Seller modify the
requirements set forth in these Conditions. Seller agrees to review changes with Buyer’s
Representative.
1.9 Buyer’s Acceptance of Sellers Proposals
Buyer's review or acceptance of Seller’s or its subcontractor’s work instructions/Pre-Task

Plans, or any safety measures proposed or implemented by Seller, will not impose upon
Buyer any responsibility for Seller's safety management methods or programs and does not
relieve Seller from its obligations herein or which may otherwise be imposed by law. The
purpose of any Buyer review and/or acceptance is to affirm that Seller is meeting its
contractual obligations to perform certain activities and is not to being done to determine
the effectiveness or accuracy of the safety aspects of Seller’s work. Seller and its
subcontractor will not rely upon Buyer's review or acceptance as constituting validation of
the means, methods, techniques, procedures or equipment.
1.10 Control of Documents

Upon Buyer’s request, Seller and its subcontractors must certify in writing compliance with
these Conditions. Seller and its subcontractors must allow Buyer or Buyer’s representative
to audit Seller’s compliance with these Conditions, including review of any documentation
required under these Conditions. Seller further agrees to cooperate fully with Buyer
relating to any investigations, Safety Observation Tours, audits of information, or requests
made in connection with the provision of services or applicable laws.
Seller and its subcontractors must keep the following documents and records for at least
the period as may be required under applicable laws:
• Safety Plans
• Safety Books (from the Construction General Terms and Conditions – Article 9.11)
• Seller’s and subcontractor’s worker training records
• Pre-Task Plans
• Planned Inspection Records
• Preventative maintenance records for Safety Critical Equipment
• Licenses, permits, or other regulatory records as necessary
• Incident reporting and investigation records
• Corrective Action Plans
• Buyer accepted MOC changes to design or contract specifications
Seller is solely responsible for compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements for the
services and work being performed directly by Seller and by Seller’s subcontractors
performed on Buyer’s premises. Seller agrees to perform Management of Change Process
when complying with new regulations. Upon Buyer’s request, Seller or its subcontractor
shall certify in writing its compliance with all applicable Occupational Safety and Health or
other applicable laws and regulations, or present Buyer with Seller’s process for identifying
regulatory requirements that apply to the work.

1.11 Buyers Change Process
Buyer reserves the right to make updates to this document during the term of the contract.
2. General Seller Requirements
This Article 2 specifies the general safety practices or processes that Seller will follow
while performing work on Buyer’s premises.
2.1 Seller Safety Criteria (US Only)
• Incident rates must be calculated based government reporting requirements on a

calendar year basis and must be submitted for Seller’s combined group and not for
select entities/divisions.
• The Seller must upload into ISN, a letter certifying their EMR from their insurance
carrier.
• The Seller must maintain, at the project, EMR certifications for their subcontractors
and documentation used to pre-qualify their subcontractors indicating that the subs
have met the minimum prequalification requirements outlined above.
The Sellers TRIR and EMR must be 2.0/1.0 or less, respectively.
2.2 Requirement for Seller to have Start of Shift Meeting
Seller will require its employees to discuss safety topics at the beginning of each shift. This
will include i) a safety talk, ii) initial review of key safety steps within a work instruction or
within a change to a work instruction, iii) instruction to workers that they are required to
stop work and contact their supervisor if a change occurs in their work area or if they need
to deviate from the work instructions while performing the work.
If multiple Sellers are performing tasks in the same area, all Sellers and affected workers
must be present to discuss how the tasks interact and to assess additional hazards that
may be introduced by the activities of others.
2.3 Subcontractor Management Requirements

Before retaining a subcontractor, Seller must determine the risk level associated with the
services that the subcontractor will provide by using Seller’s documented method for
determining risk level. At Seller’s discretion, it may adopt Buyer’s method for identifying
risk level. Seller will provide the risk level associated with its subcontractor at Buyer’s
request.
For the avoidance of doubt, low risk services are those services that require only the skills,
knowledge, and expertise of a person who is not engaging in physical work. Examples of
Seller services that are considered low-risk include but are not limited to office work,
consulting services, some research engagements, and engineering services where Seller
or subcontractor employees providing the services are likely to only enter an area where
hazardous work is occurring when escorted and will not engage in the work. Low risk
services are delivered on Buyer premises by employees of the Seller or its subcontractor
who utilize skills and expertise that require the application of tools generally used in an
office setting, such as phone, laptop, software, copy machine, etc.

If Seller determines that the services that the subcontractor will provide are medium or
high risk then Seller must evaluate subcontractor safety performance and satisfy itself as
to the subcontractor’s commitment to safe work practices, and the subcontractor’s ability
to comply with the health and safety requirements of the Contract. Seller agrees to
validate the existence of the following prequalification requirements: i) subcontractor’s
training program, ii) process for identifying, assessing and managing risk including process
for work instructions and pre-task plan creation, iii) application of industry and regulatory
standards, iv) ability to identify changes to processes that may require updates to
procedures, v) ability to investigate an incident, vi) Qualified Safety Officer(s), Safety
Specialists vii) Preventive Maintenance Program viii) Emergency Planning and Response
ix) Necessary licenses, certifications and competency in the Special Safety Conditions –
Risk Mitigations identified for the job, x) Total Recordable Incident Rating (“TRIR”) not
exceeding 2.0 and Experience Modification Rate (“EMR”) not exceeding 1.0, and; xi)
severity of known violations issued by a regulator within the previous calendar year.
Seller must obtain from the subcontractor an express written commitment to abide by
terms of the health & safety provisions of the Contract, including all provisions
incorporated by reference such as these Conditions. During the period in which
subcontractor is performing services on Buyer premises, Seller agrees to provide the
oversight required to validate that subcontractor is meeting the health and safety
provisions of the Contract.
2.4 Seller Training Requirements
Upon Buyer’s request, Seller or its subcontractor must provide written documentation
showing that its employees or its subcontractor’s employee have completed required
safety training.
Seller must train each employee who supervises others about Buyer requirements before
entry to Buyer premises where the work is to be performed. This training must be
documented and include:
(i) Buyer orientation requirements,
(ii) site orientation for Seller representatives who supervise others, including
information about these Special Safety Conditions,
(iii) Buyer pre-task plan requirements defined in Article 3 below,
(iv) Buyer Take Two process, including Safe Work Zone concept, and
(v) Seller’s management of change process.
Seller must train or validate training of its non-supervisory employees prior to allowing the
employee’s entry to Buyer premises to perform work. This training must be documented
and include:
(i) Buyer orientation for Seller workers,
(ii) training required to perform the Risk Mitigation Requirements applicable to the
project,
(iii) all additional specific safety training related to the task (e.g., mobile equipment
operator training, fall hazard training, confined space training, etc.),
(iv) Buyer pre-task plan requirements to the extent required to comprehend and
follow a pre-task plan,
(v) Buyer Take Two process, including Safe Work Zone concept, and
(vi) Seller’s management of change process.

2.5 Management of Change
Seller agrees to use a documented Management of Change (MOC) process for changes,
modifications or deviations to the Seller’s work processes identifying new hazards.
Identified hazards must be mitigated prior to adopting the change. At a minimum, the
MOC Process must apply to the following changes:
• Personnel – Transfer, New or Replacement
• New or modified equipment and tools
• Processes and work methodology (e.g. pre-task plans or standardized work)
• New chemical materials
• Regulations
• Purchasing
Seller’s MOC process must validate that all new risks introduced by the change are
identified, assessed and have mitigation actions implemented to eliminate or reduce the
risks. Mitigations include elimination, substitution, engineering controls, administrative
controls, Safe Operating Practices (SOP) and standardized work. Per the requirements of
the Worker Engagement form, section 3.3, if additional hazards exist from questions 7 –
16, Seller must notify Buyer of the change and proposed mitigation prior to starting the
task.
If the change will cause a deviation from Buyer’s design or contract specifications work
must STOP and the change must be reviewed by Buyer’s Representative before
proceeding. Acceptance signatures must be obtained by Seller Representative and Buyer
Representative using Sellers preapproved MOC form.
Changes or mitigations that impact compliance to regulatory requirements will require a

review by the Buyer for acceptance. Seller may adopt Buyer’s Management of Change
process, attached hereto as Management of Change, in Article 6.
2.6 Safety Plan
Seller must submit a documented safety plan that conforms with the Safety Plan Template
attached hereto as Seller Safety Plan Template (located in Article 6) to Buyer’s
Representative for Buyer’s review prior to the beginning work on Buyer’s premises.
2.7 Emergency Response Plan and Medical Treatment
Seller must have an emergency response and evacuation plan to address potential
threats or disasters that may arise from the work that is performed on Buyer’s premises
(the “Emergency Response Plan”). Seller must coordinate its Emergency Response
Plan with the site’s Emergency Response Plan. Seller’s Emergency Response Plan
must include the following:
• Medical response procedure

• Instructions for potential threats and disasters (i.e. hurricanes, tornadoes,
chemical spills, rescue, explosions, workplace violence etc.)
• Defined roles and responsibilities

• Procedures for reporting and communicating the event (i.e. need for a rescue,
medical treatment etc.) to Buyer Representative
• Seller must have a documented tabletop exercise or discussion for the different
types of emergencies Seller's workers may encounter prior to start of work and at
least annually.
• Seller must participate in all site drills for take shelter and evacuation conducted
by the Buyer.
• Designated areas for emergency evacuation and take shelter (if regionally
required based on inclement weather risk)
• A contact list with the names and contact details of personnel identified in Seller’s
Safety Plan
• An established re-entry procedure
• Lessons learned and corrective actions based on Sellers event review
• Emergency Response and Medical Treatment information must be made available
to Seller employees using the SCM Construction Safety Board, template located
in Article 6.
2.8 Preventative Maintenance of Safety Critical Equipment
Seller agrees to utilize a Preventative Maintenance of Safety Critical Equipment process.

“Safety Critical Equipment” is defined as equipment where a failure, improper usage or
incorrect maintenance could result insignificant loss to people, property, and/or processes.
Examples include but are not limited to self-contained respirators, mobile equipment,
equipment used for lifting and rigging, personal fall arrest equipment, electrical testing
equipment and confined space equipment.
Article 5 of this document identifies equipment that is considered Safety Critical

Equipment. Safety Critical Equipment used on Buyers premises, at minimum, must adhere
to the following requirements:
• Seller must have preventative maintenance and frequency requirements

established based on manufacturer, regulatory, Seller, and Buyer requirements.
• Upon Buyers request Seller must provide records, written or electronic,
documenting that preventative maintenance has been performed in accordance to
the previously stated requirements for Safety Critical Equipment that will be used
during a task.
• Maintenance on Safety Critical Equipment in the field must be repaired by a
Qualified Person
• Safety Critical Equipment than requires more than 30 minutes to repair or service
must have maintenance performed once the equipment is removed from Buyer's
premises, except for Powered Industrial Vehicles.
2.9 Planned Inspection Process
The Seller’s Safety Plan must include a planned inspection program to monitor
effectiveness of the plan and to correct defects and non-compliances. The planned
inspection program must be submitted to the Buyer for review. The plan must include at a
minimum the following types of planned inspections:

• Monitoring for adherence to established Risk Mitigations for any tasks
• Safety Critical Equipment Inspections
• Project Area Safety Observation and Conversation Tours
• Monitoring of Pre-Task Plan Execution including the Worker Safety Engagement
Process
• Requirement for Subcontractor’s Planned Inspections
• Daily planned inspections must be conducted when any task involves the following
Risk Mitigations: Confined Spaces, Electrical, Fall Hazard Control and/or Lockout
Energy Control.
Buyer may elect to participate in any Seller’s planned inspections. Seller may not rely
upon Buyer to identify safety concerns during this inspection.
3. Hazard Identification and Safety FMEA Process Requirements
3.1 Hazard Identification & Risk assessment Safety FMEA: Failure Mode and Effects
Analysis or Equivalent
Seller agrees to using a Risk assessment process to identify hazards, assess the level
of risk and apply countermeasure as necessary to reduce risk of injury to its employees.
This Risk assessment tool must be equivalent to Buyer’s Safety Failure Mode Effects
Analysis process described below. Seller must use this Risk assessment tool as a
common tool within Seller’s safety processes. Seller must require that a Seller
representative who is qualified to identify the tasks and related safety hazards
associated with the tasks be trained and proficient in the use of the Seller Risk
assessment process (“Qualified Seller Representative”). The hazard assessment will
result in a determination that a task is either Unacceptable, High, Medium or Low risk
level based on the following definitions:
For the purposes of safety requirements on Buyer’s Premises the following definitions
apply:
Engineering Controls - Strategies designed to protect workers from hazardous
conditions by placing a barrier between the worker and the hazard. Engineering controls
involve a physical change to the workplace itself, rather than relying on workers'
behavior or requiring workers to wear protective clothing (i.e., Administrative Controls).
Administrative Controls - PPE (Personal Protective Equipment), Trainings and
Procedures, Warnings (visual and/or audible).
• Low Risk Tasks – Low Risk Tasks are those services that require only the skills,
knowledge, and expertise of a person who is not engaging in physical work. Seller
employees are exposed to hazards that have the potential to cause minor and/or
reversible injuries at the most. Administrative or Engineering controls are in place and
properly functioning.
Examples of Seller services that are considered Low Risk Tasks include but are not
limited to office work, consulting services, some research engagements, and
engineering services where Seller or subcontractor employees providing the services
are likely to only enter an area where hazardous work is occurring when escorted and
will not engage in the work. Low Risk Tasks are delivered on Buyer premises by
employees of the Seller or its subcontractor who utilize skills and expertise that require
the application of tools generally used in an office setting, such as phone, laptop,

software, copy machine, etc.
• Medium Risk Tasks – Seller employees are exposed hazards that have the potential
to cause reversible or life altering injuries that are mitigated solely by Administrative
Controls OR have the potential for a Fatality or Major Life Altering injuries mitigated by
Engineering Controls.
• High Risk Tasks – Seller employees are exposed to hazards that have the potential
to cause a Fatality or Major Life Altering Injury, and are mitigated solely by
Administrative Controls, OR have the potential for Life Altering injuries with no safety
controls in place.
• Unacceptable Risk Tasks - Seller employees are exposed to hazards that have the
potential to cause major Life Altering Injuries or Fatalities with no safety controls in place
Seller must perform Risk assessments as part of the following processes: (i) Pre-Task
Plans, (ii) Planned Inspection findings, (iii) regulatory inspections, (iv) employee safety
concerns, (v) audit results, (vi) Buyers safety evaluation results and (vii) incident root
cause results.
3.2 Pre-Task Plan Requirements
The Seller must to utilize a documented pre-task plan process to evaluate hazards and
establish safe methods of performing the work. The pre-task plan process must define clear
roles and responsibilities for Seller supervisory and non-supervisory employees, and must
require the use of:
(i) a preapproved common pre-task plan template. Seller may adopt Buyer’s pre-task
plan template attached hereto as Pre-Task Plan Template 6.0, in Article 6
(ii) a Job Safety Analysis defined in Section 3.2.1
(iii) a Risk assessment defined in Section 3.2.2,
(iv) the Planning Questions defined in Section 3.2.3
(v) a Daily Worker Safety Engagement hazard recognition tool for all activities defined in
Section 3.2.4.
The following Sections describe Buyer’s Pre-Task plan guidance and recommended actions
that will assist Seller in meeting its obligations for the pre-task plan.
3.2.1 Part 1: Job Safety Analysis (JSA)
Every medium or high-risk level task requires Seller to complete a Job Safety Analysis
(“JSA”). The Seller’s JSA process must meet the minimum requirements defined below,
or alternatively Seller can adopt Buyer’s Job Safety Analysis process. The elements
below must be included in Seller’s JSA process.
• Seller agrees to prepare detailed written instruction describing how to perform the
work. This work instruction must i) identify the hazards associated, ii) mitigate each
hazard identified, iii) place a visual indicator for key safety steps in the work
instruction, iv) list the hazard potential for each step (Low, Medium or High based
on the Buyers definition in Section 3.1 of this document) and; v) include a plan to
appropriately manage emergencies that may arise while performing the work. Seller
must submit the written work instruction for Buyer Review.
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• The visual indicator placed upon key steps is intended to designate which steps
meet the following conditions:
i. Steps that require the use of an Emergency Response Plan or Pre work
task steps and post task/cleanup activities that may be hazardous
ii. Steps that must be completed to ensure the safety of the worker and
equipment. (For example, if this step is NOT completed it would increase
the risk of subsequent steps.)
iii. Steps that expose the worker to hazards that have the potential to cause
a Fatality or Major Life Altering Injury and solely mitigated by
administrative controls
• Seller agrees to utilize procedures to monitor the effectiveness of the written work
instructions. Seller agrees to make applicable revisions to written work instruction
when:
o changes in the nature or scope of the work or,
o changes in job site conditions occur that impact the effectiveness of the
safety aspects of the written work instruction or,
o when Seller becomes aware of inadequacies within the written work
instruction that impact the safety of Seller’s employees.
Seller must review changes with all crew members
3.2.2 Part 2: Equivalent Risk assessment / Safety FMEA (Failure Mode and
Effects Analysis)
The Seller must conduct a Safety FMEA or equivalent Risk assessment for all activities
performed on the site. The output of a Safety FMEA or equivalent Risk assessment
determines level of risk, Seller’s process must identify risk based on Low, Medium, High
and Unacceptable as defined in Section 3.1 of this document.
Seller may utilize its own equivalent Risk assessment tool if preapproved during the
prequalification process, if it reliably identifies a risk level in a similar manner to this
calculation.
Seller may opt to utilize Buyers Safety FMEA detailed below:
• Calculate a numerical value for risk considering 4 elements: Risk = Severity

Potential Score x Probability of Occurrence Score x Frequency of Exposure Score
x Number of People Exposed Score. The numerical score must be converted to
one of the four categories of risk.
• Use the following criteria:

• Calculation results provide a risk score level and based on the value the task will be
categorized as low, medium, high or unacceptable. Below is an example of how the
calculation works when all factors are multiplied together.
Risk Level = SP * P * F * NP
– Low Risk – 0 - 50
– Medium Risk – 51 - 160
– High Risk – 161 - 500
– Unacceptable Risk – Above 500
Seller agrees to perform the following activities according to the Risk level determined by
the Risk assessment process:
Seller requirements for Low Risk Level Task: When Seller’s Risk assessment
process determines that the risk level for a task is low, and in furtherance of Buyer’s
goal of zero workplace injuries or illnesses: (i) review orientation and training records
to verify that all employees engaged in the low risk task have received all of the
training requirements listed in Section 2.4 of this document, (ii) must execute Seller’s
Management of Change process, if change occurs in the scope of the work and (iii)
Buyer recommends but does not require that Seller develop Work Instructions.

Medium Risk Level Task: When Seller’s Risk assessment process determines that
the risk level for a task is medium, Seller must perform all steps required for low risk
level task and perform the following: (i) follow the Job Safety Analysis /Work
Instructions/ Standardized Work, (ii) conduct a Start of Shift Meeting, (iii) review
Emergency Response or Rescue plan, (iv) follow applicable Risk Mitigation
Requirements, (v) follow requirements to perform Safety Tours and Safety Critical
Equipment Inspections, (vi) all worker(s) participate in the Worker Engagement (Part
3) during each shift, (vii) complete planning questions (page 3), (viii) signatures of
review from Seller supervisor, Seller safety, prime Seller Representative, and Buyer.
High Risk Level Task: When Seller’s Risk assessment process determines that the
risk level for a task is high, Seller must perform all steps required for medium risk
level task and perform the following: (i) obtain a secondary signature in Part 2 -
Signature Page and Seller must submit the pre-task plan to a secondary Buyer
representatives for an additional review.
Unacceptable Risk Level Task: Seller must not perform tasks that Seller’s Risk
assessment process determined to be Unacceptable Risk level, Seller must: (i) stop
and cannot proceed, (ii) reduce risk below 500 prior by applying alternate safety
controls and (iii) conduct a follow-up Risk Assessment/S-FMEA calculation follow
the action summary.
3.2.3 Part 2: Planning Questions
Seller agrees to apply the following questions when planning for medium/high risk
tasks:
1. Are there work instructions, previous JSAs or standardized work for this activity
that include a way to eliminate, substitute, or to use engineering controls to
restrict exposure to the hazards?
2. Are there any applicable Risk Mitigation Requirements included GM's Safety
Manual or GM’s Special Safety Conditions for this activity?
3. Are there any GM Safety Specifications included in the contract or Scope of
Requirements related to the work to be performed? (i.e. Electrical Equipment
Specification No. 5E Section 8.0, Buyer’s EL-1, Buyers Anchor Points for PFAS
etc.)
4. Does this work require assistance or support from an engineer, professional
engineer, or safety professional?
5. Is there a need for engineering drawings, rigging calculations, anchorage point
calculations, assessment of critical equipment, licenses/certifications, Safety
Data Sheets (SDS) or other supportive documentation to be attached to this
JSA?
6. For any critical equipment or personal protective equipment used, have you
verified that required preventive maintenance has been completed? If pre-use
or pre-operational inspection is required, is it a part of the work instructions?
7. Does this activity require a permit (e.g. confined space entry, roof access, hot
work, etc.)?
8. For work involving lockout energy, have you considered all energy sources and
the safe method of control/verification?

9. For work involving specialized training, have the assigned workers received the
required specialized training?
10. Does the task involve the use of a Powered Industrial Vehicle? If YES, have you
validated that the vehicle has been inspected (maintenance records) in the past
year for all Safety Equipment (brakes, lights, horn, siren etc.)? Does the JSA
include mitigation if working or parked on an incline?
3.2.4 Part 3: Worker Safety Engagement Process
Seller agrees to follow a preapproved documented process to perform a walkthrough of

the site with each of its employees performing the work. Seller must determine the
frequency in which the job site walkthrough must occur, but no less frequent than prior to
its employees undertaking new tasks, or when the job site is evolving in such a way that
hazards associated with the task may change. Hazards may change when additional
tasks are starting or completing near the workers, or when the environment changes as
in production startup. The purpose of this walkthrough is for Seller to review and engage
its employees by showing each hazard contemplated within the written work instruction.
Where new hazards are identified, the written work instruction must be updated prior to
the start of work.
During this walkthrough, Seller agrees to inform its employees of the requirement to
continuously look for additional hazards by (i) being aware of all that is occurring within
the area, and (ii)being continuously on the lookout for hazards that are overhead,
underfoot, and approaching from every angle. Seller agrees to inform its employees of
the requirement to stop work and contact their supervisor if a change occurs in their
work area or if they need to deviate from the original work instructions. Buyer’s worker
engagement process attached hereto as Part 3 of the Pre-Task Plan Template found in
Article 6, can be adopted by Seller to guide its employees to continuously look for
additional hazards and to stop work if a change occurs in their work area that causes
them to deviate from original work instruction.
Part 3 of the Buyer’s Pre-Task Plan Template requires each worker to complete the
Worker Engagement Form. This form includes multiple section.
– A section to write in any emergency or contingency plans for the work to be

performed that includes the following minimum questions:
• Onsite emergency contact number and list contact individual.
• Is a rescue plan necessary (e.g. working at heights rescue, confined space,
chemical spill, etc.)? If Yes, Seller must ensure that the rescue plan is
attached.
• Is any Life Safety / Critical Equipment Necessary to perform the rescue? Is it
available and inspected accordingly?
• A section for worker verification that includes the following minimum questions:
1) Have all crew members completed Safety Orientation, Management of
Change and any other site-specific training or access requirements?
2) Is the Job Safety Analysis (JSA) or standardized work included with this form
and was it reviewed by all crew members?
3) Does the JSA or standardized work reviewed cover the task you are being
asked to perform?

4) Do all workers have their current year GM Orientation Sticker/Card and are
Apprentice identifications clear and visible?
– A section for hazard recognition including the following minimum hazards: slip or trip
hazards, additional/others working in the area or vicinity, additional production
vehicle activity, additional PPE required or available (seat belts), additional
barricading or safe tape needed, has anything changed since the last shift/time the
crew performed this task.
– A section for hazard recognition that requires Buyers notification prior to
implementing a change and starting the task, if any of the following minimum
hazards exist: additional Lockout, additional hazardous motion, new pinch points or
lacerations, new fall hazards, new fire or explosion hazards, new mobile equipment
hazards, additional lifting or rigging hazards, new hazardous chemicals, working in
isolation (working alone in a remote location), additional permits/interruption
requests needed?
– A section directing workers to STOP all activities when conditions change, stating
the following: Management of Change - During the work, if any recognized hazard,
change to the JSA or standardized work occurs, STOP, and contact your
Supervisor, and:
1. Complete the hazard mitigation section of the form
2. Contact Seller supervisor if the change requires defeating any safety devices
(electronically or physically)
3. Contact Seller supervisor if the change creates or exposes people, property or
process to new hazards. Notify Buyer if previously identified hazards found that
require Buyer notification. (i.e any additional hazards are found from questions
7-16 in Section 3.3 are answered "YES" from Buyer’s Worker Engagement
Template, found in Article 6)
– A section for Seller’s Representative to initial that the additional hazard has been
mitigation and an area to initial that the Buyer has been notified of additional
hazards found prior to starting work
– A section for workers to signature before and after the task completion
– A section to write in an end of shift de-brief
3.2.4.1 Safe Work Zone Requirements
Part 3 of the Buyer’s Pre-Task Plan Template requires each worker to be

aware of hazards in their Safe Work Zone. The Seller agrees to utilize a Safe
Work Zone process that meets the following minimum requirements:
• Identify hazards that will interact with the worker or the team’s Safe Work
Zone: Overhead, Through, Behind, Front, Underneath, or Inside.
• When multiple workers are present, the team must determine the team’s
safe work zone and account for positioning of the team.
The Safe Work Zone is a technique that assists Seller employees in hazard
recognition.
As an example, here is the Buyer’s diagram:

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4 General Safety Requirements

The policies defined within Article 4 are rules that apply to all work that is performed on
Buyer Premises. Seller employees and representatives must follow these rules without
limitation when on Buyer premises (“Common Buyer Safety Requirements”).
4.1 Life Saving Rules
Seller’s employees and representatives are required to follow Life Saving Rules while on
Buyer Premises. Seller’s orientation must include reviewing Buyer's Life Saving Rules.
There will be no exceptions granted by Buyer.
• We always use required fall hazard/prevention controls when

working at heights.
• We always wear a seat belt.
• We always ensure hazardous energies are isolated or controlled when
exposed to hazardous energy or working on equipment.
• We never work on electrical equipment unless qualified and always use
the appropriate protective equipment and tools.
• We never enter a confined space without following proper entry procedures.
• We never defeat, bypass, remove or render ineffective any safety device without
authorization.
4.2 Mobile Device Policy
Seller’s employees and representatives are required to follow Buyer’s Mobile Device Policy
while on Buyer Premises. Seller’s orientation must include reviewing Buyer's Mobile Device
Policy. There will be no exceptions granted by Buyer.
GENERAL
1. Don’t look at your mobile device while walking.

2. Talking with a mobile device held to your ear while walking is not permitted. You
may use an earpiece in only one ear.
3. When you need to look at your mobile device, please move to a safe location
and stop walking. Be careful not to block the walkway for other people.
4. You can use an earpiece in both ears if you’re seated in an office work area or
another safe location.
5. “Buyer’s sites” refers to any buildings owned or leased by Buyer, parking decks
and lots, sidewalks and all Buyer’s facilities and campuses.
6. Local laws or regulations may include additional restrictions for using mobile
devices and should always be observed.
7. Remember: Often the safest decision regarding any use of your mobile device is
to wait until you can stop walking to use it.
MANUFACTURING SITES
(Traditional manufacturing operations, pre-production operations, parts warehousing,
labs and proving grounds.)
1. While working in a production environment, looking at or accessing a mobile
device is prohibited unless required by your job. Please move to a safe location
and stop walking.
2. In manufacturing sites, “walking and talking” with mobile devices is not allowed
due to the additional hazards in these environments. You may not use any form
of earpiece while walking in a manufacturing environment.
3. While working in a shop or maintenance activity, mobile devices and earpiece
use are prohibited.
4. While working in a laboratory or proving grounds environment during active
testing, or while driving test vehicles, the manufacturing rules apply.
5. When operating mobile equipment, use of mobile devices and earpieces are
both prohibited. (Note: Radios or other audio devices are also prohibited.)
6. Mobile devices may be used in designated break areas.
7. The General policy above (1) for Buyer’s office areas also applies to office areas
in a manufacturing facility.
4.3 Personal Protective Equipment
Seller’s employees and representatives are required to follow Buyer’s Personal Protective
Equipment (“PPE”) policy while on Buyer Premises. This policy may require the use of
specific PPE that must be included in the Seller hazard assessments for a task. Seller
acknowledges that, in addition to PPE identified by its hazard assessment process, Seller
will require its employees and representatives to don PPE that is required by the policy.
There will be no exceptions granted by Buyer.
GENERAL
1. Shoes- Seller employees must wear substantial leather shoes. If crushing injuries to
feet or toes is probable, then safety toe shoes or safety toe caps must be worn.
Such situations include the use of jack hammers.

2. Hard Hats- Seller employees must wear hard hats in all construction areas. Office
workers or visitors to the projects must wear hard hats when in construction areas.
Hard hats must be worn with the brim in the front except when a worker is welding
or performing other similar activities. Metal hard hats are not permitted.
3. High Visibility Vest or Clothing- Seller employees performing construction
activities must use high visibility, fluorescent clothing or high visibility fluorescent
vests. Reflective strips or stripes are required for the outermost layer: (i.e.
shirts/jackets and vests) high visibility color and reflective features must be
maintained. Reflective arm bands and belts are acceptable.
4. Gloves- Seller employees must use gloves appropriate for the work they are
performing. Gloves must not be worn when performing tasks where glove use would
increase the possibility of injury, such as work involving rotating equipment.
5. Hearing Protection- Seller employees must wear hearing protection when noise
levels approach the governmental time weighted average (TWA) for the host country
of the project. If there are no standards established by a host country agency, then
workers exposed to 85 dBA, 8-hour TWA, will need to wear hearing protection
6. Eye Protection- Safety glasses are required where work is being performed or
where posted or required by Buyer. Frames, lenses and side shields must comply
with regional regulatory requirements or ANSI Z87.1. Additional types of eye
protection may be required depending on the hazard involved.
1. Face Shields- Face Shields are to be worn during activities such as
grinding, welding, handling chemicals, corrosive liquids or molten materials,
chain sawing or chipping.
2. Safety glasses are to be worn under the face shield.
7. Other Protective Equipment- Other types of personal protective equipment such
as safety belts, respirators, etc. may be required. An equivalent risk assessment is
required to determine specific PPE needs.
8. Common Workplace Safety Rules and Personal Protective Equipment. These
are the PPE requirements while working on the manufacturing floor. There are rules
that apply to all Manufacturing sites, and additional rules that address specific
hazards in Body, Casting, Stamping and other areas.
1. These rules apply at all Global Manufacturing operations:
a. Safety glasses are required upon entering a manufacturing floor.
b. Substantial footwear is required in all manufacturing operations.
c. Bump Caps are required when working under a vehicle, in a robot
cell or in a stamping press.
2. These rules apply at all Global Manufacturing Body & Stamping operations:
a. Cut Resistant sleeves worn wall to wall, no exposed skin
3. These rules apply at all Global Manufacturing Stamping operations:
a. Hearing protection is worn wall to wall
4. These rules apply at all Global Manufacturing Casting, Body & Stamping
operations:
a. Long pants are required, no exposed skin
5. These rules apply at all Global Manufacturing Casting operations:
a. Safety Shoes/boots required

4.4 Lighting/Visibility Requirements
General and task Illumination for workers must meet the requirements listed below or per
the regional minimum regulatory intensities, whichever is more stringent. (Note: one foot-
candle equals one lumen per square foot or approximately 11 lux).
All construction areas must maintain a minimum of 5 ft-c / 54lux. Individual tasks, work
zones, mechanical and electrical equipment rooms and fabricating areas must maintain a
minimum of 10 ft-c / 108lux.
Seller must use non-conductive straps to secure string or festoon lighting and all bulbs
protected with cages. Use of halogen or other high temperature lights must be kept away
from combustible or flammable substances.
Seller must periodically, not to exceed every 30 days, document a lighting survey to assure
work zones and task areas are properly illuminated.
4.5 Use of Equipment and Tools
Seller must follow manufacturer’s recommendations for use and repair of equipment and
tools. Seller must not alter any manufacturer’s equipment/tools unless the proposed
modifications are approved by the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and accepted by
Buyer. All repairing, servicing and planned maintenance must be performed by a Qualified
Person or a qualified company (i.e. OEM). Seller must notify Buyer if power input and output
cables connected behind equipment access panels need to be removed. Removal and
reattachment of these cables must be performed by a Qualified Person following a risk
assessment.
5 Risk Mitigation Requirements
The Risk Mitigation Requirements included in this Article 5 apply to Sellers whose scope of
work includes the activities listed below. When Seller’s work requires any of the activities
listed below, Seller must apply the associated Risk Mitigation Requirements.
5.1 Risk Mitigation Requirement for Aerial Lifts (Mobile Elevating Work Platform
[MEWP])
This Risk Mitigation Requirement applies to (Mobile Elevated Work Platforms) that are used
by Seller on Buyer’s premises.
MEWPs are electric, gas LP or manually operated equipment used to lift personnel to work
at heights without the use of a ladder. MEWPs include: Scissor lifts, boom lifts and
articulating boom lifts along with hand crank personnel lifts.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
1. Operators are to follow the manufacturer’s operating, maintenance and repair

instructions.
2. Operator controls are to be properly labeled.

3. Controls at the ground level are to be fully operational and the key (if applicable) must be
present on the ground control panel when in operation.
4. Only qualified and properly trained operators may operate MEWPs on Buyer’s sites.
Proof of training must be available at the Buyers request.
5. Training material shall include ANSI/SAIA A92, or the applicable regional requirements.
Training records shall document each make and model of the equipment for which the
operators are trained and qualified.
6. Daily pre-operation inspections and functions checks are required. Check sheets shall
include the manufacturer’s daily inspection list specific for the make and model of the
equipment and any additional ANSI/SAIA A92 or the applicable regional requirements.
Check sheets shall also include the hose inspections and confirmation that all controls
are functional and working correctly.
7. MEWPs found with defects are to be tagged and removed from service. All issues shall
be corrected before being put back into use.
8. The daily pre-operation inspection record shall be kept on the MEWP.
9. Travel path of the MEWP must be checked and clear prior to movement. Look for
ditches, drop-offs or holes, bumps and obstructions, debris, un-compacted earth fills,
overhead obstructions, electrical wires, bus ducts, charged utility lines, sprinkler lines,
conveyors, and other obstructions or hazards.
10. Never exceed the weight capacity of the MEWP. Total weight includes workers,
materials and tools.
11. Only EX-rated MEWPs may be used in areas where non-spark producing tools are
required. Seller must verify EX-rating prior to use in those conditions.
12. Seller shall have a procedure to respond to spills, in the event of a hydraulic line failure
or other leaks of hazardous fluids. Spills shall be cleaned according to site
requirements, local, state/province and governmental regulations.
OPERATOR AND OPERATIONS

13. Operators must use appropriate PPE for the task at hand including full body harnesses
with rear dorsal D-ring fitted properly and tethered with appropriate length or use of self-
retracting lanyard (SRL), secured to the platform’s manufacturer’s designated anchor.
The manufacturer’s designated anchor point shall always be used. Any SRL shall be
authorized by the SRL manufacturer for use in a MEWP application.
14. Operators shall never step, stand or be supported by the top rail, mid-rails or toe board.
These are not designed to support operators.
15. In the event there is a need to climb out of the platform or utilize a manufacturer
approved platform, continuous fall protection must be maintained. The Pre-Task Plan
shall identify the hazards and the specific safety controls to mitigate the risk. A written
approval from the manufacturer with specific instructions shall be available
accompanying the operator’s manual. Continuous (100% tied-off) personal fall protection
shall be maintained, with anchorage points that will limit the free fall distance as per
Article 5.9-5 of this document.
16. Operators shall maintain continuous fall protection even when installing anchor points.
17. MEWPs equipped with outriggers shall have them properly extended and wheels locked
to prevent movement and to stabilize/level equipment.
18. Work areas around the MEWPs shall be barricaded prior to work beginning. Barricades
shall match the type of hazards per Article 5.2 of this document.
19. Only manufacturer approved and designed material handling equipment is permitted to
raise/support materials.

20. Rigging is not allowed from the platform or boom, except as permitted by the
manufacturer. A detailed Pre-Task Plan is required when an MEWP is transporting
objects that extend beyond the basket/platform handrail perimeters.
21. When working on an incline or in areas with poor soil or irregular surfaces, always follow
the manufacturer’s operating instructions for working under these conditions.
22. The basket may remain in the raised position when moving the MEWP to continue work
in progress provided the equipment is traveling on a firm and level surface, is traveling at
a low speed, and there is continuous communication between the operator and the
ground person.
23. The MEWP operator shall never move the equipment without a confirmation from their
ground person that the path of ground movement is safe.
24. If work requires personnel to be near the MEWP, they shall be no closer than 3 feet (1
Meter) and the ground person and operator shall remain in continuous visual contact.
The Seller shall detail appropriate safety procedures in their Pre-Task Plan.
25. Ground persons are required when moving MEWPs and shall always be in view of the
Operator during the move.
26. The PreTask Plan shall contain the specific hand signals that are to be used. The
operator and ground person shall be trained in approved hand signals
27. When spotting for multiple MEWPs, the ground person can only watch the moving
MEWP and all other MEWPs shall stop moving.
28. When needing to cross paths with mobile equipment, personnel and other mobile
equipment shall come to a stop, make eye contact and then wait for the operator to
motion (wave) that it is okay to pass.
29. Electric scissor-lifts shall be properly rated for the environment when being utilized
outside. (i.e. elevation and wind speed could affect the operation).
GROUND PERSON/FLOOR ASSISTANT/SPOTTER
30. The Seller shall have a specific training program for the ground person that includes the
use of ground controls, authorized hand signals, barricade requirements, and rescue
plans including suspension trauma awareness.
31. The ground person shall be present in the immediate area while work is being performed
from a MEWP.
32. The ground person shall prevent unauthorized personnel from entering the barricaded
area.
33. Tasks performed by the ground person shall be documented on the Pre-Task Plan as
part of the review process. The following tasks are not acceptable and must not be
performed by the ground person: pipe cutting and threading, retrieving material not in the
barricaded area, using a power tool, and any task not accepted by the Pre-Task Plan
reviewer.
34. The ground person shall be capable of operating the equipment using the ground level
and auxiliary controls.
35. The ground person is permitted to observe more than one lift only if their line of sight is
unobstructed. They shall be close enough to visually and audibly monitor and access
the perimeter barricading.

5.2 Risk Mitigation Requirement for Barricading, Perimeter and Opening Protection
This Risk Mitigation Requirement applies when Seller’s work creates a situation that may
expose any personnel to hazards. Protective devices must be used as a warning for others
to avoid the hazard.
Seller is responsible for the following:

1. Barricades must be considered for all potential hazards such as overhead work,
uncovered floor openings or pits, excavation, mobile crane operation, elevated
platforms, roof or elevation change edges, wall openings etc.
2. Types of Barricades
- Warning barricades- call attention to a hazard but offer no physical protection.
Examples: yellow and black synthetic “CAUTION” tape, Red “DANGER” tape, on
stands or posts, wooden or orange plastic fencing (snow fence) or sawhorses
- Protective barricades- warn as well as provide physical protection and shall be
able to withstand 200 lbs. of force in any direction with minimal deflection.
Examples: wooden post and rails, wire cable wooden posts and chains,
Concrete/Plastic water or sand filled highway barriers aka “Jersey Barricades”.
3. Seller should consider the use of additional barricades when workers tasks place
them in vulnerable positions (on their hands and knee, partial obstruction of view
from other workers etc.)
4. Requirements:
- Barricades are required around work areas including areas beneath concrete
slab floors that are being drilled or hammered, grating floors, excavations, holes
and openings in floors, roofs and elevated platforms, around overhead work; and
wherever necessary to warn people of falling or tripping hazards.
- Barricades shall be approximately 42 inches high (106 cm) and maintained
square and level.
- Warning barricades are to be placed at a distance to alert anyone from entering
the hazard zone. (approximately 6 feet or 1.8 meters away from the hazard).
- Barricades shall be erected before a hole is cut and extended as the excavation
progresses.
5. Barricades erected out of plastic fencing is required to be supported to prevent
sagging.
6. Numerous excavations and work areas in one general area may be barricaded
effectively by erecting a barricade around the general area. However, a barricade
should not encompass more area than is needed to safely perform the task.
7. Blinking lights must be used on road closures after dark or as required by the
project/site.
8. All barricades must have an identified access gate or opening.
9. Barricade signs must be fully informative, legible and visibly displayed at intervals of
every 20 feet or at least one sign on each side if less than 20 feet. At minimum
signage must contain Name of Seller, Phone number of Supervisor, Hazards
exposed to within the work area and key words such as CAUTION, DANGER, etc.
10. Only Authorized Workers are permitted in the barricaded work area. Permission
from the workers or supervisor shall be obtained prior to unauthorized personal
accessing the work area.
11. Upon completion of work, barricades are to be removed immediately after use.
12. Barricades are to be maintained in good condition to ensure they remain an
effective control measure.

13. Warning Barricades used to protect from a trip or fall hazard, or unprotected edge
(less than 6 feet or 1.8 meters), the barricade shall be installed at the last 2 meters
or 6 feet back from the edge/hazard.
14. Protective barricades can be placed closer provided they meet the definition as
defined. Prefabricated (purchased) modular protective systems must be designed to
meet Protective barrier requirements and must be installed consistent with the
manufacturer's instructions.
15. (Field) Fabricated protective barricades must be designed by a professional
engineer and accepted by Buyer prior to use as a protection along leading edges or
openings
16. Cable barricades must be highlighted for proper visibility
17. Barricades must not be used as anchorage points for fall protection or rigging.
18. During Barricade installation appropriate fall protection must be maintained
19. Use of Hole Covers
- All holes or openings through floors or decking at all levels must be provided with
hole covers or barricades immediately. Do Not store material and equipment on a
hole cover.
- Every hole cover must have a sign reading “WARNING-TEMPORARY COVER-
DO NOT REMOVE UNLESS AUTHORIZED.
- Hole covers must be cleated, wired or otherwise secured so it cannot slip
sideways or horizontally beyond the hole.
- Every hole cover must extend adequately beyond the edge of the hole
- Hole covers made of ¾” (19mm) plywood or OSB (oriented strand board) may be
used for foot traffic only. This type of hole cover is not to be traveled over by
mobile equipment.
- If mobile equipment is to go across the hole cover then it must be made of steel
to support the weight of the heaviest piece of equipment to cross it.
5.3 Risk Mitigation Requirement for Chemical Control

This Risk Mitigation Requirement applies when Seller’s work involves the use of any
chemical that will be brought onto Buyer’s premises.
1. Hazard identification and risk assessment

a. Seller must conduct a risk assessment to determine which types or applications of
chemicals are considered medium and high safety risks.
b. Seller must identify medium/high risk tasks that involve these chemicals (including
storage, handling, use, disposal, and reuse) and ensure the appropriate safety
controls are in place.
c. When chemicals will be mixed or combined, the Seller must conduct a documented
hazard analysis to identify, evaluate and control any hazards to people, property, or
process.
2. Chemical Approval
a. Chemicals included in equipment being brought onto Buyer’s premises must follow
Buyer’s Chemical Approval requirement.

b. Sellers other than construction must have chemicals approved through the Chemical
Control Committee at each site and submitted into Buyer’s Global Safety Data Sheet
(SDS) Database, before being brought onto the site
c. Construction/demolition Sellers, the site Chemical Control Committee will have an
established procedure to review chemicals used on site, obtain SDS for emergency
response, maintain an inventory list, and validate all chemicals are removed from the
site by the Seller when the project is complete. Construction/demolition Seller
chemicals should not be submitted into Buyer’s Global SDS Database because their
presence on the site will be temporary.
d. When contracted work requires Seller’s to bring chemicals onto Buyer’s premises,
Seller must provide a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) as well as the proposed control
methods to the site Chemical Control Committee for review and receive written
approval prior to bringing the chemicals on site. The proposed control methods must
include at a minimum the following: storage requirements, segregation of incompatible
chemicals, emergency response and removal of chemicals from Buyer’s premises.
e. Written approval from the Chemical Control Committee must be received for a
chemical to be used for a new task or location, even if it was previously approved at
the site
f. Each Seller must develop and maintain an inventory of chemicals approved for use at
the site and where the chemicals are approved for use. This inventory must include the
date the Buyer accepted the chemical for usage and the date of the SDS (Note: this
must be less than 3 years old)
g. Seller must remove all chemicals from the site when the project is complete.
3. Pre-Task Planning
a. All tasks involving chemicals must be included as part of the pre-task planning
process.
b. Pre-Task plans must identify the chemicals, hazards and health effects caused by
exposure and the control practices to eliminate or minimize contact.
4. Labeling
a. Seller must have a system for labeling all containers of chemicals. The label must
always remain legible and be replaced immediately if it becomes damaged or otherwise
unreadable.
b. Workplace containers (also known as Secondary Containers) must have the following
minimum label requirements: 1) product identifier, and; 2) appropriate hazard warnings,
consisting of words, pictures, or symbols which provide general information regarding
the physical and health hazards of the chemical.
c. A Buyer’s site with Resident Sellers may mandate additional local labeling
requirements. A Resident Seller is contracted to perform work on Buyers premises on a
permanent or long-term bases, examples include but are not limited to security, service
agreement firms, chemical/resource Managers etc.
5. Training
a. As part of the Seller’s job site safety plan, all Seller’s Workers who have the potential to
be exposed to chemical must be trained in Hazard Communication.
b. All Seller’s Workers whose work involves chemicals must be trained on hazards, proper
use and handling of those chemicals prior to first use.
c. Verification by the Seller’s Senior Leader must be an on-going process through the life
of the contract through planned inspections or safety observation tours.

6. Emergency Response
a. At Risk Seller’s Workers must have an emergency response drill and/or tabletop
exercise at least once during the project or contract and at least annually for
medium/high safety risk chemicals.
b. Drills must be conducted and documented with Seller’s Workers exposed to
medium/high risk emergencies (such as LPG gas leak, flammable or toxic material
spills) reinforcing the need to leave the area and avoid returning.
c. Security must be notified immediately in the event of an emergency, including any spills
or releases of chemicals.
d. When flammable liquid spills occur, all mobile equipment in the immediate area must
stop and emergency chemical response plan must be activated.
e. Response to any large spill (more than 20 liters) must require training and sufficient
resources for spill containment and clean up.
7. Planned Inspection
a. Seller must have a planned inspection or safety observation tour program in place, to
validate the adherence to all applicable Special Safety Conditions requirements related
to Chemical Control including the following:
- Review of medium/high risk tasks involving significant safety risks related to
chemicals
- Access and understanding of SDSs.
- Emergency response procedures for chemical spills or leak.
b. The planned inspection program must be presented by the Seller for review and
acceptance by the Buyer. The purpose of this review and/or acceptance is to affirm that
the Seller is meeting its contractual obligations to perform certain activities and is not to
make a determination of the effectiveness or accuracy of the Seller’s planned
inspection program, or any safety measure proposed or implemented by the Seller.
Inspections must be documented by the Seller.
8. Seller must comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations,
including all environmental requirements, in connection with the use of any chemicals that
will be brought onto Buyer’s premises by Seller.
5.4 Risk Mitigation Requirement for Confined Spaces

This Risk Mitigation Requirement applies when Seller’s work involves various Confined
Space Entries. A Confined Space is an enclosed or partially enclosed space that meets all
four of the following requirements:
1. Is large enough and configured so that a worker's entire body can enter the space and
he/she can perform the assigned work; and
2. Has limited or restricted means for entry or exit (for example, storage tanks and their
vaults, silos, storage bins, hoppers, utility vaults, boilers, sewers, tunnels, pipelines,
manholes and open-top spaces more than 1.2 meters (4 feet) in depth, such as pits,
vaults, and vessels); and
3. Is not designed for continuous worker occupancy; and
4. Contains one or more of the following hazards:

a. Contains or has a potential to contain a hazardous atmosphere; or
b. Contains a substance which can engulf entrants occupying the confined space
c. Has an internal configuration with the potential to trap or asphyxiate an entrant by
inwardly converging walls, or a floor which slopes downward and tapers to a smaller
cross-section.
5. Spaces that meet the first 3 requirements but contain no other hazards are considered
Restricted Access or Non-Permit Spaces
Regional definitions for Confined Spaces types may vary, however, Seller at a minimum
must comply with Confined Space safety requirements below.
Seller Requirements for Permit and Non-Permit Confined Spaces:
I. Seller Safety Plan must include the roles and responsibilities for Seller’s employees who
are responsible for Confined Space Entry.
II. Workers involved in confined space entries must be trained on all aspects related to the
hazards and requirements associated with confined space entry.
III. Determine the necessity to enter a Confined Space as a condition of the work to be
performed.
IV. If the Seller deems it is necessary to enter an existing Confined Space as part of the work
to be performed, the Seller is responsible for obtaining Buyer hazard classification and
space information relating to the space(s) to be accessed. Seller makes the
determination if additional confined space hazard assessment is necessary.
V. If the Seller is creating a temporary Confined Space as part of the Seller’s construction or
installation activities, then Seller owns this space and is responsible for all confined space
requirements until the space has gone through the site’s buyoff process.
VI. The creation of new permanent Confined Spaces should be avoided if possible. Every
effort should be used to design any such spaces for human occupancy at the time of
construction.
VII. For new Confined Spaces that are under the control of the Seller the following Danger
Sign requirements must apply:
a) Signs must be installed near the space entry point(s) where reasonably practicable
b) Space identification number
c) Space classification as either Confined Space (Permit required) or (Restricted
Access / Non-permit required) as required by regional standards
d) Hazard warnings/markings as required by regulatory requirements.
VIII. Seller must maintain a Critical Safety Equipment inventory as part of their Safety Plan for
Confined Space Entry or confined space rescue. The Seller must have the equipment
available on-site and maintained as per manufacturers or regulatory requirements.
i. The following is the minimum equipment to be included on the inventory:

a) Warning signs and barricades
b) Ventilation equipment
c) Portable lighting (explosion-proof)
d) Safe power supply (e.g. ground fault circuit interrupter, GFCI)
e) Non-sparking tools
f) Personal protective equipment
g) Airline or self-contained breathing apparatus (refer to respirator technical standard)
h) Fall protection or body harnesses and/or wristlets to which a lifeline can be
attached

i) Lifelines
j) Mechanical lifting devices (e.g. self-retracting lanyards, tripods, etc.)
k) Fire extinguishing equipment
l) Direct reading instruments for evaluating the atmosphere of the space
m) Communications equipment
IX. The Seller is responsible for developing a confined space Safe Operating Procedure
(SOP) and communicating it with affected workers prior to the commencement of each
entry. This SOP must follow local regulatory requirements and include the following
minimum requirements:
• Space identification number
• Description of the space
• Known hazards and appropriate controls
• Equipment to be used in the space
• Task specific instructions
X. The Seller must have a process in place to require that all confined space entries have a
documented Pre-Task Plan conducted by the Seller prior to entry that meets the pre- task
plan requirements outlined in the Pre-Task Planning (Section 3.2) of this document. In
addition, the Pre-Task Plan must meet the following minimum requirements:
• Review of all required documentation
• Review of all hazards and controls to be used as outlined on the SOP
• Verification of training requirements for each worker
• PPE and equipment inspections
• Review of rescue plan
• Issuance and approval of the permit
XI. The Seller must maintain documents and records related to Confined Space or Restricted
Access Spaces according to the Sellers retention policy.
XII. The following are the minimum documents and records that must be made available to
the Buyer upon request:
• Hazard Identification and Risk Evaluations
• Confined Space Entry Program
• Confined Spaces Entries Log
• Confined Space Permits
• Confined Space Seller’s Worker training records
XIII. The Seller must include all Confined Space or Restricted (non-permit) space entries in
the Sellers Planned Inspection process as outlined in Section 2.12 (Planned Inspection
Process).
XIV. For Non-Permit Confined spaces proceed to the following requirements outlined in
section “B” below.
A. Confined Space (Permit Required) Entry Requirements:
I. Confined Space Entry Team
1. For all Confined Space entries, the Seller must identify all trained and qualified
persons on the entry team as per regional requirements.
II. Atmospheric Testing

1. The Seller entry supervisor must conduct atmospheric testing of the space to confirm
the presence of a safe atmosphere, from outside of the space entrance prior to initial
entry and re-entry into a confined space.
2. Additional testing, either continuous or periodic, is required during an entry operation
when the nature of the space or task could potentially create a Hazardous
Atmosphere. The confined space permit must contain a notation describing the need
for additional atmospheric testing.
3. The atmospheric testing equipment must be calibrated, and bump checked to the
manufacturer’s specification by a trained/Qualified Person prior to each use.
4. All Seller employees working on the space must remain alert for any audible and/or
visual alarms. If the atmospheric testing equipment alarm is activated at any time, all
persons must exit the space immediately.
III. Confined Space Rescue Plan
1. The Seller is responsible for developing a documented task specific Confined Space
Rescue Plan and the plan must be communicated to all affected workers prior to
entry.
2. The rescue plan must follow local regulatory requirements and must include task
specific elements appropriate to the size and scope of the entry and include the
following minimum requirements:
• Full names of Confined Space Authorized Entrants, attendants, supervisors, and
rescue team members assigned to this entry
• List of confined space rescue equipment to be used
• An entry/exit plan for personnel in the space
• Rescue team members PPE requirements
3. All confined space rescue equipment must be inspected prior to the Confined Space
Entry.
4. On-site confined space rescue team is required, and that team must be positioned
such that they are able to respond to an emergency at the space within three (3)
minutes.
IV. Confined Space Entry Permit
1. The Seller must have a permit process in place to authorize entry into confined
spaces. The permit must be initiated and completed by a trained Confined Space
Entry supervisor.
2. The permit must follow local regulatory permit requirements and must include the
following:
• Date and time the permit is issued
• Atmospheric testing results
• All entry and exit times of confined space entrants
• Full names of Confined Space Attendants, entrants, and entry supervisor
B. Non-Permit or Restricted Spaces (confined spaces with no potential hazards)

The Seller is responsible for following additional requirements at the minimum that must
be completed prior to entry into any Restricted Access Space on site:
1. The Seller is responsible for developing a task specific rescue plan, and to
communicate the plan to all prior to entry.
2. The rescue plan must follow local regulatory requirements and must include task and
space specific elements appropriate to the size and scope of the entry and include
the following minimum requirements:
• Full names of Confined Space Authorized Entrants, attendants, and rescue team
members
• List of confined space rescue equipment to be used
• An entry/exit plan for personnel in the space
• Rescue team members PPE requirements
5.5 Risk Mitigation Requirement for Cranes

This Risk Mitigation Requirement applies when Seller’s work involves the use of cranes. A
crane is a lifting device incorporating a cable suspended latticed boom or hydraulic
telescopic boom.

1. Proof of inspection and/or written certification that the crane has been through an
annual certification must be available to Buyer for review.
2. Only properly trained or certified personnel are permitted to operate cranes. Proof of
training or certification for the country in which they are working must be available
upon request by Buyer. Operators must have certification and competency for the
crane they will operate.
3. Seller’s Pre-Task Plan must identify the location of the driver when offloading material.
4. In the rare event the Seller needs to rig above the headache ball details to protect the
load line must be included in the Pre-Task Plan.
5. Cranes must receive maintenance at scheduled frequencies as established by the
manufacturer and according to regulatory requirements.
6. Crane operators must conduct documented daily inspections of the crane they
operate, checking controls and safety devices.
7. Should any issues be found, the crane is to be removed from service and repaired
before being placed back into service.
8. The crane operator and their supervision are required to visually inspect the work area
before work begins. Any unsafe conditions, such as, but not limited to soft work
surface, underground and overhead utilities, extreme weather conditions, must all be
addressed before work begins.
9. Loads are never to be swung over people nor are workers permitted to work under a
suspended load.
10. Tag lines are to be used to control all loads. unless the crane operator determines the
tagline presents a hazard to the tagline operator. The tag line shall not be wrapped
around the hands or body of the worker.
11. Riding of the headache ball or hook is prohibited.

12. Every crane must be equipped with a legible, durable load chart that shows the
manufacturers recommended load configurations and maximum load weights.
REMEMBER: the weights of hooks, hook blocks, balls, slings and all other load
handling devices are considered part of the load.
13. Cranes are not permitted to operate in winds that exceed the allowable speeds
established by the crane manufacturer.
14. If a man basket is hoisted by a crane, the man basket may not be exposed to winds or
gusts in excess of 20 mph. (32 km/h).
15. Determine appropriately sized cranes based on load capacity, size, shape and weight
of the objects to be lifted and the terrain on which the job is to be performed.
16. A class ABC fire extinguisher (of a minimum size of 5 pounds [2.3 kilograms]) must be
kept in the crane’s cab.
17. Cranes are to be equipped with some type of anti-two blocking device. On cranes that
are completely hydraulic driven, the anti-two blocking device must function to shut
down the mechanical operation of the crane when activated.
18. While setting up and operating a crane, the following elements must be met:
a) Pads must always be placed under outriggers
b) Outriggers must be set and locked in place before commencing any work, or used
per manufacturer recommendations
c) Make sure the crane is level to within 1% of grade before operations begin. When
the crane is not level, high side loads are transmitted into the boom, causing an
unsafe condition.
d) Maintain continuous contact, either visual or vocal with a competent signal person.
If at any time contact is lost the crane operator must stop until contact is re-
established.
e) Store items such as tools, oil cans, and waste material in a toolbox. Do not leave
any loose items in the cab.
f) Be constantly alert to the effects of dynamic loading when swinging, hoisting and
lowering the load or when moving the crane.
g) Prior to moving a crane into an area, evaluate underground conditions for crane
stability and for the possibility of damage to the underground facilities or injury to
personnel.
h) Make sure the hoist line is always vertical.
i) Barricade the swing radius of the counterweight.
j) Always know the radius of the load.
k) Always keep the load directly under the trolley
l) Never use a crane to drag loads on a horizontal plain.
m) Verify that crane hooks’ safety latches are in working order
n) Lower booms when storm or winds exceed the limits in the manufacturer’s
recommendations.
o) Tower cranes must be able to weathervane during high winds and storms and when
left overnight or unattended. Check rotational path for possible obstructions.
p) Do not leave the controls when a load is suspended.
q) Do not allow anyone else on the crane when it’s in use.
r) Only authorized personnel are allowed in a crane loading/unloading area.
s) Keep swing path clear.
t) Consider the risks associated with proximity of electrical sources or hazardous
material pipelines and storage areas.
u) Consideration must be given to the use of flammable and explosive materials in the
operating area.

5.6 Risk Mitigation Requirement for Electrical Cable Pulling
This Risk Mitigation only applies when the Seller’s work involves any of the following
conditions. These conditions must also have a cable pull plan before work begins.
1. Cable pulls that require the use of powered mechanical pulling devices including tuggers
and external rigging to assist in the pulling of cables.
2. Exceed 1,000 feet of electrical cable, in one continuous length.
3. Mechanically assisted cable pulls exceeding 180 degrees of cumulative bends.
4. Cable assembly size that exceeds 2 inches in diameter
This plan shall be submitted to the appropriate Buyers Representative(s) for review.
Planning
1. These safety requirements are intended to provide the safety requirements for personnel
when pulling cable. These requirements are intended to supplement the requirements in
Electrical Installation Standard EI-1.
2. A Safety FMEA or equivalent Risk assessment must be performed to determine the level
of risk presented by the cable pull. Once the risk level has been determined, the Seller
will follow the steps necessary to have their Safety FMEA and PTP reviewed. Buyer’s
review of these documents does not imply acceptance of work practices or means and
methods. The review is at the sole benefit of the Buyer.
3. If cranes and/or rigging are to be used in the installation of cable, the Seller must identify
as part of their Pre-Task Plan the following items:
a. The location of where the lift is to be made.
b. The location of nearby hazards such as power lines, utilities, structures and
process equipment and piping. This list is not considered all-inclusive.
c. Initial staging area and final position of material to be involved in the lift/pull
d. Areas that are to be barricaded during the lift/pull.
e. Lift and Rigging plan per Risk Mitigation requirements,
f. Documentation of training or certifications, as required by law, of the Crane
operators.
g. Documentation of qualified riggers.
4. The Seller shall determine the maximum rope tensioning using a safety factor (multiplier)
of 1.5. Maximum rope tension shall not exceed force ratings for any components of the
rigging system including: the pull rope, pulling device, cable grip device, and rigging or
anchorage points. The head end tension and sidewall pressure ratings of the cable shall
not be exceeded. All rigging used must be documented as adequate for expected loads.
5. All rigging or lifting anchorages to the building and/or components must be reviewed and
approved by a licensed structural engineer. Avoid attaching rigging to truss web
members, diagonal braces, and the bottom flanges of roof purlins.
6. Include detailed drawings of attachment points to the building steel, showing total
applied load, location of attachment, and attachment details
7. Engineered anchorage points must be able to support a 4,000-pound load applied in any
direction.
8. Sellers must adhere to the provisions set forth in the Fall Hazard Control Risk Mitigation
which include minimum fall height requirements and working within 10 feet of
unprotected edges.
9. Seller shall ensure that all rigging/pulling components (i.e. pulleys, sheaves, tuggers) are
inspected prior to usage on site and annual inspections are documented.

Operations Stage
1. Once the Buyer has reviewed and accepted the pull plan, the following safety items must
be followed by the Seller throughout the duration of the cable pull.
a. Daily Pre-Task Meeting that includes the work, Safe Work Zone and zone access
methods.
b. Inspect all cable pull set-ups and routes prior to commencement of the cable pull
c. Before each pull inspect rope thoroughly before using. Make sure there are no
cuts, frays and wear of the rope.
d. Barricading as outlined in the Barricading Risk Mitigation.
e. Methods to protect workers from falls and leading edges.
f. A reliable method of communication shall be implemented with all members of
the pulling team during the installation.
2. Seller’s plan must designate how to monitor tensioning from safe position to prevent
exceeding the tension requirements established by the cable pull plan.
3. Tension readings are to be recorded and documented for each cable pull.
4. If tension readings exceed the maximum allowable in the documented plan, then the pull
is to be stopped immediately and the Buyer’s Representatives must be notified, and the
pull will be reassessed.
5. No shop-made tools or equipment are to be used unless they have been reviewed by a
professional engineer and stamped drawings are available. The Buyer reserves the right
to prohibit the use of such tools if it deems that the use could cause harm.
5.7 Risk Mitigation Requirement for Electrical Safety- Use, Installation, Service and
Inspection of Electrical Systems
This Risk Mitigation Requirement applies when Seller’s work involves the use, installation,
inspection and service of electrical systems.
5.7.1 General
1. All electrical hand tools, extension cords, power bars and electrical fittings are to be
inspected for damage or wear prior to each use. Any damaged equipment must be
immediately removed from service.
2. Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCI)must be utilized if the GFCI does not allow
equipment to function an assured grounding program can be utilized with Buyers
acceptance in compliance with local regulations.
3. Extension cords and welding leads must not create a trip hazard and must be protected
to prevent being run over by mobile equipment. Seller should utilize cord trees or utilize
overhead methods where practical.
4. Extension cords and electrical equipment must be appropriately rated for use and never
exceed the product listing amperage or wattage.
5. Only use correctly sized fuses.
6. Temporary electrical systems must be properly installed and inspected by a qualified
electrical worker prior to use.
7. Seller must be able to show proof of regulatory competency of electrical workers.

8. When exposed to potential Arc Flash or Electrocution, Electrical Workers must be
trained and use the appropriate Electrical Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and
testing tools. PPE and tools may include but is not limited to the following:
a. Arc Rated (AR) garments based on the risk of exposure
b. Arc Rated (AR) undergarments OR cotton undergarments
c. Insulated electrical gloves properly rated for the task at hand.
d. Substantial leather footwear
e. Arc Rated (AR) Personal Fall Arrest Systems (PFAS) if working from heights
f. Insulated hand tools (e.g. screw drivers, pliers, etc.)
g. Appropriate electrical testing devices (e.g. Fluke meter)
9. When AR garments are required, safety vest must be properly rated, or another method
must be identified to improve visibility. When applicable, work area must be properly
barricaded to prevent mobile equipment from entering.
10. All electrical safety PPE and testing tools are considered Safety Critical Equipment and
must be part of the Sellers preventative maintenance program.
11. Seller may only use Underwriters Laboratories approved UL-61010 (or country
regulatory equivalent) testing devices.
12. When electrical hazards are present, enclosures shall be kept closed to prevent
unintended exposure.
13. Electrical testing devices must be maintained and inspected prior to use. Seller must
utilize Live Dead Live process for absence of voltage determinations.
14. Only ladders constructed of non-conductive side rails such as fiberglass, are permitted
to be used while working near electrical hazards.
15. Safe clearance distances and access control are to be maintained to electrical systems.
16. Access to panels and circuit breakers must be maintained free from obstructions.
17. The locations of panels and breakers are to be communicated so workers know where
they can go to interrupt power in emergency situations.
18. All circuit breakers and fuse boxes are to be labeled according to local regulations.
19. Tools, outlets, power cords and plugs are not to be used if damage is evident.
20. Welding leads must be properly insulated and not have any evidence of exposed
conductors.
21. Do not carry or hoist electrical equipment by the power cord.
22. Before any maintenance activities on electrical systems, efforts are to be taken to control
the source of energy. Disconnect and lock out power supplies prior to work.
23. All tools are to be properly grounded or double-insulated. The grounded equipment must
have at least an approved 3-wire cord with a 3-prong plug. This plug should be plugged
in a properly grounded 3-pole outlet.
24. Tools must only be used within it listing and labelling
25. Use of GFCI's and adherence to local government regulations must be followed when
working in a wet environment.
26. Do not operate tools or other electrical equipment in an area that potentially contains
explosive or flammable vapors or gases, unless the tools are appropriately rated for the
environment.
5.7.2 Inspection of Electrical Cords and Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters
This section applies to Sellers using power tools, cord sets, receptacles which are not
part of the building or structure or any equipment connected by a cord and plug
(excluding office equipment) which are available for use by workers.

Definitions
Power Cord- aka extension cord, power extender, drop cord or extension lead, made of
flexible cable with a plug on one end and either a tool or socket at the other end.
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCI)- a fast-acting circuit breaker designed to shut
off electric power in the event of a ground-fault
Inspection and Maintenance Service:
Maintenance
When returning repaired equipment to service, it is to be tested and identified.
Inspection
Seller and subcontractors are required to have a written program that includes the
specific procedures covering:
Seller must have a process for daily inspections, inspections after repair and inspection
of newly purchased electrical tools.
• Inspections for temporary receptacles are required a minimum of once every 6
months.
5.8 Risk Mitigation Requirements for Employee’s in Training – Use of Apprentices
This Risk Mitigation Requirement applies to all Sellers and subcontractor employees who
are in training while performing work on Buyer’s premises.
1. Employee’s in training must either wear a hard hat with a red stripe or a red safety vest
as an identifier. Buyer approval is required if Seller would like to use an alternative
method to identify Employees in Training.
a. Apprentices who have completed their first year are not required to wear an
identifier.
2. Unless engaged in a low-risk task, employee’s in training must work with an
experienced employee (e.g. a 1st year apprentice must work with a skilled journey
person).
3. Upon Buyer request Seller must provide a list of employees in training/apprentices.
5.9 Risk Mitigation Requirements for Fall Hazard Control – Working at Heights
This Risk Mitigation Requirement applies when Seller’s work involves the need to prevent
employees from falling from overhead platforms, elevated workstations or into holes in the
floor and walls. For non-construction work, fall protection must be provided beginning at the

elevations of four feet or 1.2 meters. For Construction work, fall protection must be provided
beginning at the elevations of six feet or 1.8 meters.
GENERAL
1 The use of Personal Fall Arrest Systems (PFAS) will be determined by the hazards
workers will be exposed to. All efforts are to be taken to eliminate fall hazards
2 Seller must assess fall clearance requirement and select appropriate equipment and
systems to prevent striking objects
3 All Personal Fall Arrest Systems (PFAS) must meet host country regulatory
requirements, and include the following elements:
a) Full-body harness. (The exclusive use of body belts, and chest or waist only
harnesses are prohibited as a sole means of fall protection.) Body belts can be
used as positioning devices but only when a full body harness is used.
b) An appropriate lanyard for the work environment. For example: A nylon shock
absorbing lanyard would not be acceptable in an environment where hot slag or
sparks from welding, burning or cutting activities could melt the nylon, rendering it
ineffective.
c) All lanyard hooks need to be of double locking snap hooks. All other hooks must
be equipped with auto-close and self-lock mechanisms, and.
d) An approved anchorage points and connectors with D rings.
4 In case no local regulatory requirements are available, PFAS must meet international
standards such as ANSI Z359.
5 Fall arrest systems are to be designed to limit free fall distance to 6 feet (1.8 meters) or
less. Surrounding equipment, tanks or other environmental factors must be taken into
consideration when designing these systems. No combination of fall protection
components shall be allowed to exceed 6 feet (1.8 meters).
6 Selecting a higher anchorage location or the use of self-retracting lanyards must be
considered in those instances where traditional lanyards are inadequate to prevent the
person from hitting the ground. Pre-Task Plan must document the type of lanyard being
identified during the assessment.
7 The use of the Dorsal (Back) D ring is to be used only for lanyards or self-retracting
lifelines. Front or Chest D Rings are to be used only for climbing devices such as rope
grabs that are connected to ladders for access and egress. Side D-ring can only be
used to connect to travel restraint or positioning systems.
8 Lanyards are never to be connected end to end by hooks. Lanyard hooks are only
permitted to be connected to approved anchorage connectors or the Dorsal D rings.
9 Personal Fall Arrest Systems are to be inspected prior to each use and properly stored
at the end of each shift.
10 A Competent Person, other than the user, must inspect Personal Fall Arrest Equipment
on at least an annual basis or more frequently per Sellers written program.
Written/Documented records of these inspections are to be maintained and available for
review, upon request, by Buyer.
11 When inspections reveal defects, damage or inadequate maintenance of equipment, the
equipment must be tagged and immediately removed from service or, if applicable,
undergo adequate corrective maintenance before returning to service.
12 An anchorage point must be capable of sustaining a minimum static load of at least 8 KN
(1,800 pounds) without breaking, for each system attached, or regulatory equivalent if
more stringent.
13 Anchorage points for personal fall arrest systems must be located at the employee’s
shoulder level or higher, when this is not possible, the Seller must identify a system to

safely allow a free fall of more than 6 feet (1.8 m) and ensure the maximum arresting
force of 1,800 lbs. (8 KN) is not exceeded.
14 Field-Fabricated Horizontal and vertical lifelines, fabricated anchorage points and other
specialized PFAS must be designed, approved and stamped by a Qualified Professional
Engineer. Drawings and calculations must be kept at the job site.
a. A lifeline must be made of wire rope of at least 1/2-inch (1.27-centimeter)
diameter, or its equivalent, and it must be capable of supporting a minimum dead
weight of 5,000 pounds (2,268 kilograms) per attached person.
b. Vertical lifelines extend from an overhead independent anchorage and must be
maintained in a vertical position while in use.
15 Prefabricated purchased horizontal lifelines must be installed by a Qualified person
consistent with the manufacturer's instructions and installed by a certified installer. The
strength of the end anchors must be approved by a Professional Engineer to match the
force requirements of the system.
16 Anchorage point capacities must be designed and have documented certification by a
Qualified Structural Engineer.
17 When workers are hoisting materials near the roofs edge, or there is a change in
elevation greater than 6 feet (1.8 meters), the Seller must establish provisions to protect
Seller employees from fall exposure.
18 The following are not acceptable as anchorage points (the list is not all-inclusive):
a. Guardrail or handrail systems;
b. Conduit, cable tray, electrical buss systems;
c. Utility piping systems;
d. Ventilation ducts;
e. Screen guards;
f. Equipment or machinery components not designed for that purpose.
19 When any worker is working elevated, the Seller must make sure that a task specific
emergency response and rescue plan is developed. The plan must include the following
20 Any environmental and site-specific factors which may affect rescue and evacuation
operations and how these factors are to be controlled.
a. The roles and responsibilities of each team member in an emergency.
b. The designated personnel for rescue and a means of contact must be identified.
c. Potential rescue paths must be identified.
d. The identification of emergency rescue equipment.
e. The proper inspection and validation of rescue equipment.
21 Site personnel and equipment must be readily accessible and the primary means for
rescue, although provisions may include assistance from outside agencies.
a. Drills to test response may be required. Tabletop drills are acceptable however
the Buyer may request that live drills for more complex rescues are performed.
22 Any worker working at heights must be properly trained and training records available
for review by Buyer or its representatives.
23 Training contents and record keeping must be compliant with local regulations.
24 Special safety solutions such as temporary Ladder Safety Systems or Safety Net
Systems, must be validated by a qualified Professional Engineer.
25 The following must be taken into consideration when using portable ladders:
a. The ladder selection for the task must be properly sized, properly rated,
constructed of approved material for the task and be the proper style (extension or
step). Makeshift ladders are prohibited
b. Pre-inspection and proper handling must be conducted prior to use.

c. Maintain 3 points of contact (2 feet and 1 hand, or 2 hands and 1 foot) must be
maintained while ascending and descending ladders. Materials or tools can be
hoisted using a tag line and bucket once the worker has reached the work
location, to assist workers in maintaining 3-point contact while climbing.
d. Workers body must remain in the center of the ladder. If work is located on the
sides of the ladders, workers belt buckle is not to go beyond the ladders side rail.
26 The use of scissor lifts, articulating boom lifts, scaffold or portable platforms should be
used where practicable to prevent the need to work from ladders. Where the use of
alternative equipment is not possible due to space restrictions or equipment/piping
configurations, additional administrative controls such as fall arrest system with self-
retracting lifelines must be used with ladders.
Access to Platforms
27 The Seller must use guarded work platform or guarded ladders to access high
locations. In absence of guarded work platforms or guarded ladders Seller must include
a detailed plan to mitigate the fall hazard.
28 Seller must provide safe access to elevated locations for their workers and
subcontractors. Where applicable the Seller may be required to install safe access to
elevated locations and fixed ladders early in the project to ensure Seller’s workers and
subcontractors have safe access during the construction and equipment installation
phase.
5.10 Risk Mitigation Requirement for Lockout Energy Control

This Risk Mitigation Requirement applies to all servicing and maintenance of machines and
equipment. The unexpected startup or release of hazardous energy can result in serious
injury or death Energy sources including electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic,
chemical, thermal, or other sources in machines and equipment that can be hazardous to
workers.
1. The Seller must conduct an assessment of all hazardous energy sources to which they
are potentially exposed as part of the work to be performed. If the Seller is potentially
exposed to hazardous energy the Seller must have a Lockout Energy Control program
as part of the Safety Plan.
2. As part of this assessment the Seller must include the control methods used. The
following three controls are listed in the order of highest level of safety and are as
follows:
Lockout Energy Control: Lockout energy control must be used as the primary method in the
isolation of hazardous energy prior to performing tasks that create hazardous exposure. All
energized equipment must be capable of providing lockout of all sources of hazardous energy.
A corrective action plan must be developed for machinery, equipment and/or processes
identified with inadequate lockout provisions (e.g. damaged energy isolation devices, missing
lockout placards etc.)
I. Monitored Power Systems (MPS) / Safety Control Systems (SCS): Based on

operational needs and results of a documented Equivalent Risk assessment, the use of

MPS/SCS may be warranted This method can be utilized as an alternative to Lockout
for tasks, only if the worker has been trained in the MPS/SCS in which they will be
working with and the following conditions are met:
• Minor servicing tasks that are frequent, routine and an integral to the use of
the equipment for production (e.g. tip changes, drill bit changes, drip pan
changes, general housekeeping, troubleshooting methods, etc.)
• Tasks that do not expose the operator to any hazardous energy
• Tasks which are assessed and identified based on an Equivalent Risk
assessment process
• A list of MPS/SCS tasks must be available for worker review for all machines/
equipment utilizing these energy control systems.
• These tasks must be performed utilizing Buyer accepted procedures. If
workers have not been trained on MPS/SCS then Lockout or accepted
procedures must be used to complete the designated tasks.
II. Energized Work Safety Operating Procedure (SOP): Energized Work tasks should
be avoided. The Seller must implement a process to control risks associated with
Energized Work tasks to be performed when Lockout energy control or MPS/SCS
control methods are inadequate or not feasible due to the nature of the task.
3. The Seller must include in its Safety Plan the roles and responsibilities (i.e. authorized
person, affected person etc.) for Seller employees on site related to Lockout Energy
Control.
4. A Captive Key Box System or Group Key Box must be:

• Utilized when machinery, equipment and/or cell requires more locks than what
are issued to each employee at the site
• Capable of securing the master key(s) inside the key box, and designed to allow
multiple workers to attach their personal lockout devices/locks
• For Captive Key Box Systems: available at each hazardous energy isolation
device on the equipment or Zone and be keyed the same. The Captive Key box
is located at the main electrical power distribution panel.
• Each Captive Key Box must be labeled with the equipment or cell identification
number
5. The Seller must establish Lockout Energy Control Procedures that meet the following
I. Performing Lockout Energy Control Procedure:

a) Notify affected workers: Affected workers must be notified by the Seller or
the Authorized Worker(s) of the application and removal of Lockout Devices.
Notification must be given before the controls are applied.
b) Where the Lockout Placard exists: Review prior to performing lockout
energy control, the Authorized Worker(s) must review the equipment or cell’s
lockout placard, or single source lockout tag.
c) Machine or equipment shutdown: The machine or equipment must be
turned off or shut down using the procedures established for the machine or
equipment.

d) Machine or equipment isolation: All energy isolating devices that are
needed to control the energy to the machine or equipment must be utilized to
control the identified hazardous energy.
e) Lockout Device application: Authorized worker(s) must affix an accepted
lockout device (e.g. personal safety lock, captive lock, group lock)
to the energy isolation device(s) in a manner that holds the energy isolating
device in a “safe” and “off” position. Exception: Gravity control devices (e.g.
pins, blocks) may or may not be lockable, based on feasibility and the result of
a risk assessment. Note: locks must be utilized to control energy sources, tags
alone are prohibited level of protection.
f) Stored energy: Following the application of Lockout Devices to energy
isolating devices, all potentially hazardous stored or residual energy must be
relieved, disconnected, restrained, and otherwise rendered safe. If there is a
possibility of re-accumulation of stored energy to a hazardous level,
verification of isolation must be continued until the servicing or maintenance is
completed, or until the possibility of such accumulation no longer exists.
g) Verification of isolation: Prior to starting work on machines or equipment
that have been locked out, the Authorized Worker(s) must verify that isolation
and de-energization of the machine or equipment have been accomplished.
Verify the isolation by operating the start button or the normal operating
control(s) to make certain that the machinery/equipment will not operate. For
tasks that may create exposure to Energized electrical components,
verification must be made that there is no hazardous electrical energy present
by utilizing an accepted electrical test device.
II. Release from Lockout Energy Control Procedure:

a. Area Inspection: The work area must be inspected to verify that nonessential items
have been removed, that machine components are operationally intact and that all
employees have been safely positioned or removed from the area.
b. Verify that START/STOP controls are in the neutral/OFF position to avoid unexpected
start up (if applicable).
c. Lockout Device Removal: Lockout devices must be removed by the Authorized
Person(s) who applied them. The removal of some forms of blocking may require re-
energization of the machine/equipment, before the blocks can be removed.
Exception: When the Seller's Authorized Person(s) who applied the lockout device is
not available or cannot remove the device, the Seller must follow their lock removal
process and cannot remove a Buyers Authorized Person(s) personal lockout lock.
d. Notification of the affected persons: After the lockout devices have been removed, but
before the machine/equipment is re-energized, the affected person(s) must be notified
that the service/maintenance has been completed and that the machine/equipment
can now be re-energized and is ready for use.
III. Transition of Lockout Energy Control Procedure:
a) Maintain Lockout energy control of machine/equipment still under

repair: The continuity of Lockout protection of machine/equipment still under
repair must be maintained across shifts, days and/or personnel changes until
released.
b) Transition of Lockout control: During any switching of locks, new locks must
be applied prior to removing current lock. Energy control of equipment is to be
maintained during the transitioning.

6. The Seller must issue at least one (1) Personal Lockout Locks (tags alone are
prohibited) to each Authorized Worker. The Personal Lockout Lock must meet the
following minimum requirements:
• Be capable of being affixed to energy isolation devices used at the site
• Be provided with a means of identifying the worker to which lock is assigned
(e.g. workers name, company name, contact number)
• Be provided with only one (1) unique key
The Seller must require the following Personal Lockout Lock rules or handling
requirements, as part of its training program, for each Authorized Worker:
• All exposed workers must be locked out with their identified Personal Lock.
• Never let one worker use another worker’s Personal Lock
• Never enter a cell or access potential hazardous energy source unless one of
the three Lockout energy control procedures (Lockout, MPS/SCS, SOP) outlined
above in this Risk Mitigation section.
• Never use Personal Lockout Lock for anything other than for energy isolation
purposes (e.g. use on a personal locker, cabinet, or other equipment, device, or
item)
• Always remember to remove Personal Lockout Lock after completion of an
energy isolation activity
7. Seller must develop a Personal Lockout Lock removal process in the event a Seller's
Authorize Person(s) lock is left on an energy isolation device.
8. The Seller is required to train each affected worker, Authorized Worker and the direct
supervisors of Authorized Workers in the Seller’s Lockout Energy Control program.
Records must be kept and provided to the Buyer upon request.
5.11 Risk Mitigation Requirements for Hazardous and Toxic Substances (Asbestos,
Lead, Metal Fumes, Silica etc.)
These requirements apply to hazards and toxic substances where Seller’s work will expose
Buyer’s employees, other sellers or visitors through dermal, inhalation or ingestion methods.
Such hazards requiring Sellers documented mitigation plan include but are not limited to
hazardous substances such as: silica, asbestos, lead, metal fumes, gases, liquids and other
toxic materials.
Local regulations shall take precedent if they are more stringent than requirements outlined
in this section.
Buyer reserves the right to conduct exposure monitoring to verify compliance with the
requirements outlined below.
Asbestos Containing and Presumed Asbestos Containing Materials
Asbestos abatement requirements:
1. Seller must obtain a Buyer approved asbestos abatement subcontractor to perform

the work.

2. If available, Buyer may provide the Seller with an asbestos survey categorizing
asbestos containing material (ACM) at the Site. Seller must not rely exclusively on
this survey and Buyer does not represent that any survey is comprehensive and
complete.
3. Seller must retain an independent third party to conduct the asbestos clearance
sampling to validate that the risk of exposure in the work area was adequately
contained.
4. Seller must develop and review the scope of work for asbestos abatement and air
monitoring with the Buyer.
5. Seller must place removed ACM in an appropriate storage container on Buyers
premises or directly into ACM disposal containers provided by Buyer. Seller must
immediately notify the Buyer’s Representative if ACM that was not previously
identified is found during work.
6. Seller is responsible for compliance with all environmental and safety laws,
regulations as well as regional and local laws and regulations regarding removal,
handling, storage or encapsulation of ACM.
Lead Containing Coatings
While performing work, Seller may encounter materials and surfaces that contain lead, such
as paint, films, rust proofing, etc.
1. Seller must determine the existence or non-existence of lead or lead containing

materials or as fulfillment of its own obligation to make determinations on lead
presence.
2. Seller must determine through testing if their work will release, discharge or cause
dispersal of lead or lead-containing materials. (This may include the potential for
accumulation of lead on nearby surfaces)
3. Seller must utilize work practices, control methods or whatever feasible precautions
are necessary to eliminate the release, discharge or dispersal of lead or lead-
containing materials.
4. When possible, structure or equipment must l be disassembling by unbolting rather
than cutting or grinding.
5. To control lead dust, the preferred controlled removal of lead containing material
from the surface to be disturbed is using wet strippers or other means.
If Seller encounters any lead containing material that cannot be removed before
performing welding, cutting or heating or grinding, Seller must immediately notify the
Buyer and present alternate work practices and hazard control methods.
6. If complete elimination of the release, discharge or dispersal of lead or lead-
containing materials is not feasible, as determined by Buyer’s sole and exclusive
discretion, Seller must use work practices, control methods or whatever feasible
precautions are necessary to minimize the release, discharge or dispersal of lead or
lead containing materials, such as by use of shearing devices and low rpm saws
and/or local exhaust ventilation. If Seller’s work will result in the release, discharge or
dispersal of lead or lead containing materials, the Seller must submit a written Lead
Compliance Program to Buyer 72 hours before performing those work task(s).
In addition to any regulatory requirements, the Seller’s Lead Compliance Program must
include:

1. The name of the Competent Person responsible for implementing and monitoring the
effectiveness of the Lead Compliance Program for the Work performed on the
jobsite.
2. The hazard control methods the Seller will utilize to limit airborne lead and
accumulation of lead on surfaces in and around to the work area.
A description of any cleaning methods and techniques that will be used for cleaning
or wiping the work area and any nearby surfaces where lead dust has accumulated
before releasing the area to the Buyer for occupancy Seller’s cleaning method(s)
must demonstrate a visual inspection of the work area and that near-by surfaces
must not show evidence of the accumulation of lead containing material or dust. (E.g.
paint chips or dust, surface blasting material or dust, etc.)
Before the start and after completion of Seller’s Work, Buyer may collect surface area wipe
samples in and around to Seller’s work area, which Buyer will have analyzed for total lead
content using NIOSH method 9100 or equivalent. If surface area wipe samples are collected
and analyzed for lead prior to the Seller’s Work, any surface area wipe samples collected
and analyzed for lead content after the Seller has completed the work must be equal to or
lower than the surface area wipe samples collected and analyzed prior to the
commencement of Seller’s Work.
Metal Fume Exposure during Welding, Burning, Cutting and Soldering Activities
Fume exposure from metals such as Aluminum, Antimony, Arsenic, Beryllium, Cadmium,
Chromium, Cobalt, Copper, Iron, Lead, Manganese, Molybdenum, Nickel, Silver, Tin,
Titanium, Vanadium, and Zinc typically occur during “hot work” activities such as welding,
soldering, plasma arc or oxyacetylene torch cutting on high chromium steel, stainless steel,
dissimilar metals, coated alloys or rust resistant coatings.
1. GHS Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for all welding rods must be submitted and accepted
by the sites Chemical Control Committee prior to bringing rods onto Buyers
premises.
2. If SDSs for solders or welding rods list toxic metals in concentrations greater than
0.1% of toxic metals, local exhaust is required if these materials will be used indoors.
Toxic metals, known or suspect carcinogens, known to be in solders or welding rods
include: lead, manganese, molybdenum, beryllium, chromium, and cadmium.
3. Welding materials containing Manganese, Molybdenum, or Chromium, that will
create hazardous fumes that exceed regional hazardous inhalation thresholds
standards will require the Seller to submit a Worker Protection Control Plan unless
such welding process is demonstrated by the Seller to remain below recognized
thresholds.
4. Welding rods and solders containing less than 0.009% lead are considered lead free
and would not by themselves prompt additional control measures. Materials
containing less than 0.1% beryllium are exempt and therefore would not by itself
need additional control measures.
5. Seller is responsible for determining if the uncontrolled exposure to fumes and
particulates will expose workers on Buyer premises in fabricating areas or adjacent
to the worksite and if such an exposure is not contained with local exhaust
ventilation, capture control equipment, negative atmospheric building pressure, or
outside ventilation. The Seller must present to Buyer’s Representative appropriate

exposure control measures to protect workers and Buyer’s personnel/visitors from
exposure and contamination at the work site.
Silica Control
Tasks that create and release respirable crystalline silica must comply with regionally
recognized exposure control measures.
This work includes, but it not limited to, blasting, cutting, chipping, drilling, sanding,
drywalling, mixing, abrasive blasting, and grinding any materials that contain silica except
when mixing concrete for post holes, pouring for footers, slabs, foundations and removing
formwork.
1. When the work has the potential to create worker exposure to airborne crystalline
silica, the Seller must provide a Silica Control Plan with control methods to reduce
exposure to workers, visitors and Buyer’s employees.
2. The Silica Control Plan must include the methods used, and what level and type of
PPE will be used to protect workers.
3. Seller must submit their Silica Control Plan to Buyer for review prior to starting work.
Buyer may require that the Seller implement additional controls to protect Buyer’s
workers and visitors.
5.12 Risk Mitigation Requirement for Material Delivery, Unloading, Storage and
Stacking
This Risk Mitigation Requirement applies when Seller’s work involves storing structural steel,
piping, and other project materials.
1. Seller must submit a plan outlining the methods in which it will store structural steel,
piping, and other project materials.
2. This plan will be submitted and reviewed by a Buyer’s Representative prior to the
first delivery of all material.
3. The plan must include, at minimum, the following elements:
a. Define delivery process to assure adequate room for a safe laydown area.
b. Map the dimensions of the laydown area to accommodate the scheduled
delivery of steel.
c. Level, compacted/stabilized soil in which the dunnage will sit. The soil must
be such that there is no standing water, or rutting (tire tracks indentation in
the soil)
d. The use of racks/stands is the preferred method for storing steel, piping, bar
stock, poles and other cylindrical materials.
e. In the absence of racks,
steel beams (beams, joists, etc.) must be stored with following conditions.
i. Ground has been compacted/stabilized

ii. Ground is free of standing water
iii. Ground is level and free of excessive rutting
iv. There is a safety factor of 1.5 (multiplier) between beams. For
example, if a beam is 3 feet tall (1 meter) there must be 4.5 feet (1.5
meters) between beams in order to minimizing crushing injuries. [3’x
1.5 safety factor= 4.5 feet or 1-meter x 1.5 safety factor= 1.5 meters.]
v. If cross bracing is to be used to support steel, then cribbing should
be on the ends of the steel and not in the middle. The use of bracing
is a last resort.
vi. IF bracing on the ends of the steel is not adequate, then steel is to be
laid on its side.
vii. Joists and girders are to be stored in the way they are shipped. If
received standing up they are to be stored standing up, if shipped on
their side, they are to be stored on their side.
viii. Joists or girders shipped standing up, once the banding has been
cut, should be properly spread apart to minimize contact with other
joists or girder when being picked from the stack.
a. Poles, pipe, bar stock and other cylindrical materials, unless racked, shall be
stacked and blocked to prevent spreading or tilting.
b. Laydown/Storage areas shall be kept free from accumulation of materials
that constitutes hazards (tripping, fire, explosion and pests etc.). Vegetation
control will be exercised when necessary.
c. The use of appropriate length tag lines is to be used to control steel, joist
and girders while being lifted.
d. A process to ensure over the road truck drivers delivering the materials to
the storage area, are not permitted to remove straps used to secure the load
until after the qualified rigger has made the assessment on load shifting.
4. Bulk materials such as steel beams, girders, joists, piping and other large materials
that are delivered on flatbed trucks, must be assessed by a qualified rigger to
determine if the load has shifted while it was in transport. If, at the determination of
the qualified rigger, the load had shifted during transport, then a pre-task plan
addressing the proper unloading methods is to be developed by the Seller.
5. Walkways in storage areas must be defined and maintained at no less than
3 feet (1 meter wide. Storage in cages or fenced areas must have a clearly defined
walkway).
5.13 Risk Mitigation Requirement for Mold Remediation

This Risk Mitigation Requirement applies when Seller’s work involves the remediation of mold-
damaged building materials.
Where Seller performs work involving remediation of mold-damaged building materials,

Seller must conduct a Pre-Task Plan for all related activities, specifically describing the
methods Seller will use to eliminate or reduce to harmless levels, any exposure to Seller’s
employees who are engaged in this work or others (including Buyer’s employees) who might
be in the vicinity of Seller’s remediation activities. Additionally, the Seller’s Pre-Task Plan
must include the following:

1. Seller must describe methods it will use to isolate Work area(s), such as, containment
construction methods and materials; mold suppression techniques and negative
pressure enclosures with high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filtered ventilation
systems.
2. Seller must describe its cleaning procedures, including water extraction, gross
removal of mold damaged materials and final cleaning methods for removal of all
visible mold contamination and debris.
3. Seller must describe methods it will use to completely dry and clean building materials
that will not be removed.
4. Seller must describe methods and procedures it will utilize to contain and remove
mold contaminated building materials to prevent cross-contamination.
5. Specify personal protective equipment that Seller employees will use in performing
the task.
5.14 Risk Mitigation Requirement for Powered Industrial Vehicles

This Risk Mitigation Requirement applies to fork trucks, tuggers, free moving equipment,
project specific equipment, Over the Road Commercial, Non-Commercial, Off Road Free
Moving, Mobile Equipment, Heavy Equipment or Service Vehicles that are
propelled/powered by fuel or electricity and are used to haul, transport, excavate, move,
maneuver or hoist materials, equipment, products or workers (collectively, “Powered
Industrial Vehicles”). Aerial lifts, inbound production material delivery and outbound finished
products are exempt from these Risk Mitigation requirements.
Seller will ensure that only competent and trained workers (“Operators”) operate Powered
Industrial Vehicles. Sellers must be able to provide evidence of training and competency
Definitions
A. Mobile Equipment- Free moving equipment propelled/powered by fuel or electricity

used to haul, transport, excavate, move, maneuver or hoist materials, equipment,
products or personnel.
B. Heavy Equipment- Heavy Duty Special Purpose Construction Equipment. Examples
include, but are not limited to: Excavators, End Loaders, Bull Dozers, Cranes, All
Terrain Fork Trucks, Project Only Dump Trucks
C. Service Vehicle- Vehicles that are used to transport materials, including waste
materials (excludes fork trucks and carry decks). Examples include, but not limited to
vacuum trucks, burden carriers, flatbed trucks, tanker trucks, roll off trucks,
garbage/rubbish/trash trucks, trucks designed for snow removal in parking lots.
D. Over the Road Commercial- Vehicles that are primarily driven on public highways
and freeways. Commercial motor vehicle means any self-propelled or towed motor
vehicle used on a highway in interstate commerce to transport passengers or property
when the vehicle has a gross vehicle weight of 10,001 pounds (4,536 kg) or gross
combination weight rating, or more, whichever is greater; or is designed or used to
transport more than 8 passengers (including the driver) for compensation; or is
designed or used to transport more than 15 passengers, including the driver, and is
not used to transport passengers for compensation.

• Examples include, but are not limited: Tractor Trailers, Dump Trucks to remove
spoils from jobsite to location off Buyer’s Property, busses/people transport’s
E. Non-Commercial- Vehicles registered to an individual or company and used to
primarily transport personnel or light weight hand moveable materials, to and from the
job site. Examples include, but not limited to pickup trucks
F. Off Road Free Moving- Examples include, but not limited to: Sweepers, all terrain
aerial lifts, all terrain forklifts, buggies, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), golf carts
G. Pre-Use Inspection-Required inspection of a piece of mobile equipment completed
prior to use at the beginning of each shift.
H. Safety Equipment- for this mitigation, safety equipment is defined as seat belts and
safety restraining devices, parking brakes, headlights, taillights, horns and backing
alarms. This list is not an all-inclusive list.
A. Requirements for Powered Industrial Vehicles Maintenance & Inspections
1. All Powered Industrial Vehicles used on Buyer’s premises must be maintained in a safe
operating condition with all safety devices functioning properly (e.g., parking brakes,
hazard signals, seat belts, etc.) Seller agrees to (1) follow manufacturer’s requirements
and industry standards, and (2) comply with all applicable laws, ordinances, codes and
regulations pertaining to maintenance and inspection of Powered Industrial Vehicles.
2. All Vehicles must be inspected prior to use at the beginning shift. Vehicles that do not
pass inspection must be removed from service and repaired. Repairs must be made and
documented before the Vehicle can be returned to service.
3. Government mandated inspections must be current. (Examples include DOT required
inspections on trucks and trailers, annual motor vehicle inspection stickers,
environmental emissions testing, etc.)
4. Documented daily Pre-Operational Inspections are required for all vehicles. Inspections
may include additional requirements consistent with Seller's policies.
5. Buyer reserves the right to review maintenance and inspection records for any Powered
Industrial Vehicles used on Buyer’s premises. Sellers must provide records to Buyer
within 4 hours of the request. Additional time may be provided upon request of Seller at
Buyer’s sole discretion.
B. Requirements for Operating, Parking & Securing Powered Industrial Vehicles
Operating
1.Follow all speed limits both in buildings and across the complex.
2.Operate Powered Industrial Vehicles with due care regarding weather conditions or any
condition existing at the time.
3.When operating a piece of Powered Industrial Vehicles that is not equipped with backing
alarms, the operator must alert pedestrians that the vehicle will be backing up by
sounding the horn prior to moving in reverse.
4.Excavating and other heavy equipment must have an audible back up alarm that exceeds
the level of background noise.
5.Truck drivers may remain in the cab of the truck during loading activities IF the cab of the
truck is protected by the canopy of the dump bed. For dump vehicles similar to gravel
haulers that do not have a canopy on the dump bed, there must be a clearance of at least
5 feet between the dump trailer and back of the truck. In addition, the back window of the
truck must be made of safety glass. If the back window is exposed and is not made of
safety glass, then the driver must exit the cab and be placed in a location where they are
not in the path of the loader or other excavating equipment.

6.All drivers must be in appropriate PPE to exit the vehicle.
7.The number of occupants shall never exceed the total number of seats and if the vehicle
is equipped with safety belts they are to be worn by Operators and occupants.
8.Passengers must not ride in the bed of trucks or on the fenders
9.When required spotter, must always be in view.
10.Keep arms and legs, including hands and feet, inside the vehicle.
11.Workers cannot be closer than .6 meter or 2 feet from an occupied Powered Industrial
Vehicles.
12.When crossing paths with any other Vehicle, both Operators must stop, make eye contact
and then wait for an Operator to motion (wave) that it is okay to pass
C. Parking & Securing of Powered Industrial Vehicles

1. Park in a manner that does not obstruct traffic or block building entrances or exits, or
emergency response equipment
2. Do not park in front of electrical panels or disconnects.
3. If equipped with emergency brake, it must be set when parked.
4. Powered Industrial Vehicles that are used to transport materials, including waste
materials, must be secured by an additional mechanism to prevent movement when
parked on an incline greater than 1%. The mechanism used must be substantial
enough that the Vehicles wheels cannot roll over it. For additional guidance, consult
the vehicle owner's manual.
5. Power and Industrial Vehicles must be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's
recommendations.
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5.15 Risk Mitigation Requirement for Rigging and Lifting

This Risk Mitigation Requirement applies when Seller’s work involves rigging and lifting.
Rigging is a process used to secure materials to be moved by cranes, hoists or other lifting
equipment.
1. Only qualified riggers are permitted to perform rigging activities.

2. All rigging activities Pre-Task planning process and must consider the following:
a) Environment/weather conditions, timing, location and characteristics of the rigging
and lifting task
b) Necessary personnel, load weights, equipment, capacity charts and rigging hardware
for the task
c) Optimum rigging configuration to properly support and maneuver the load into place
d) Adequate anchorage points for the lift equipment
e) The plan must be communicated to all individuals involved or who can be affected by
the lift.
f) Barricades must be installed to control access to the lift area.
3. For high risk lifts, a Critical Lift Plan (see attachment in Article 6) must be completed in
addition to the Pre-Task Plan. High risk lifts include:
a) A lift that exceeds 75 percent of the rated capacity of the crane in the configuration
being used

b) A lift that requires the use of more than one crane or mobile equipment
simultaneously
c) A lift where the load or boom will pass over an occupied building during the lifting
operation
d) A lift where the load or boom will pass over critical equipment designated by Seller
e) A lift utilizing Buyer’s Overhead crane in conjunction with other equipment (e.g. fork
truck with a boom, mobile crane, etc.)
f) A lift using both the main and auxiliary hooks on an overhead crane is not considered
a critical lift if the requirements of a-e do not apply.
g) A lift utilizing a helicopter
4. All rigging equipment and attachments must be inspected prior to each use any
defective items must be tagged and removed from service immediately.
5. All Hoists must have mechanical load brakes and enclosed gear trains.
6. Safety latch hooks are required for all hoists. (Hooks shall meet the manufacture’s
recommendations and safety latch type hooks shall be used whenever possible).
7. Powered hoists must have electro-mechanical motor and mechanical load brakes. A
redundant holding brake system is required. Each brake must be “fail-safe”. An
adjustable, electronic load-limiting switch that immobilizes the up-hoisting motion when
an over-capacity load is detected must be provided.
8. If a gantry, overhead and underhung crane, hoists or a power-operated trolley is used,
the end limit of monorail over travel switches are required or hard stops need to be in
place.
9. A dedicated electrical ground wire must be provided in the electrification system- coil
cord, festooned cable, conductor bar or cable reel systems.
10. All underhung cranes and trolleys must be erected per the manufacturer’s directions.
Any changes to the erection plan or design must be approved in writing from the crane
manufacturer.
11. It is the responsibility of the Seller to ensure that Workers, whose job responsibilities
include rigging and hoisting of materials and equipment, have been properly trained in
rigging techniques and processes to inspect rigging equipment. Documentation of such
training can be requested at the sole discretion of the Buyer.
5.16 Risk Mitigation Requirement for Scaffolding

This Risk Mitigation Requirement applies when Seller’s work involves the use of scaffolding.
GENERAL
1. Scaffolds are intended to provide safe working positions at elevations.
2. To eliminate fall exposures scaffolds must have handrail, mid rail, toe board and
completed decking to eliminate the need to use fall protection.
3. Only trained workers, under the direction of a Competent Person may erect scaffolding.
4. Prior to erection and dismantling of scaffolding, the work location must be clear and free
from workers that are not associated with the work.
5. Before erecting scaffolding, consider all nearby and overhead energy sources and other
potential obstructions.
6. Scaffolds are to be tagged using a red, yellow or green tag. All tags must include who
erected the scaffolding. Tagging must include date of erection, date of inspection,
company that erected the scaffold, and person performing the inspection.

a. Red Tags - must be used while the scaffold is being erected or when it is not able
to be used.
b. Yellow - when the scaffold is “INCOMPLETE”. Scaffold can be utilized however
the scaffold has restrictions for usage, such as fall protection required.
c. Green Tag - indicates that the scaffold is “COMPLETE”, no restrictions.
7. Scaffold components are not to be intermixed between scaffold types and
manufacturers.
8. Scaffold installation, inspection, maintenance and repair must be performed according
to the manufacturer instructions and following all applicable regulatory requirements.
9. Scaffolds that will rise higher than 50 feet (15 meters) above the baseplates, must be
reviewed by the Buyer.
10. Any scaffold exceeding 125 feet (38 meters), must be designed by a registered
professional engineer.
11. When all fall hazards cannot be eliminated, the use of fall arrest systems must be used
while erecting, modifying and dismantling scaffolds.
12. Scaffold legs are to be placed on baseplates or mudsills that are adequate for
supporting the maximum intended loads.
13. When the height of the scaffold exceeds three times the smallest width of the base, it is
to be secured to the building or structure at every 30 feet (9 meters).
14. Scaffolds are to be built in such a manner that limits movement or side movement of the
unit while working from or accessing and egressing. For specific bracing requirements
to limit movement, consult the bracing requirements in the erection manual from the
scaffold manufacturer.
15. Cross braces are not to be used as handrails or mid-rails.
16. When working from cantilevers, install handrail/mid-rails on all sides of the scaffold
where fall hazards exist.
17. Materials are to be placed over the strongest point of the scaffold frame and not at the
center of the decking span.
18. When loading materials onto scaffolds Seller must ensure the stability of the material
from tipping due to shifted load.
19. Top work platform handrails must be 42 inches tall (1 meter), with mid-rails and toe
boards, all of which must be rigidly secured. Scaffolds must be decked with either the
manufacturers scaffold decking or approved scaffold grade, laminated lumber. Decking
must be installed in a manner that the gaps between planks are less than 1 inch.
20. To allow access to the work platform of a tubular welded frame scaffold, the ladder built
into the end frames can be used if uniform rung spacing between frames can be
achieved. End frames that do not provide uniform rung spacing must be equipped with
offset ladders for platform access.
21. When portable straight or extension ladders are used for access to tube and coupler
scaffolds, the proper 4 to 1 slope must be maintained to avoid a horizontal tube
interfering with the used of the ladder.
22. Scaffold users must be able to step off the scaffold access ladder directly onto the
working platform. When possible, entry gates should be provided to eliminate the need
for users to climb over handrails.
23. If scaffolds are “Incomplete”, a handhold above the platform elevation must be provided
to allow a safe transition from the access ladder to the working platform. Toe boards
DO NOT satisfy this requirement.
24. Decking must comply with the loading requirements.
25. If casters are used, caster ratings are the limiting factor in calculating the maximum
allowable load for scaffolds. Casters must be equipped with means to prevent

movement and these must be engaged while activities are being performed in the
scaffold.
26. A visual inspection of all components must be conducted and documented daily on the
scaffold by a Competent Person. The visual inspection is to look for any defective
components or any dents or defects that could affect the structural integrity of the
scaffold. If any defects are identified, then the scaffold is to be Red Tagged and the
issues corrected before anyone can access it.
27. Inspections must be documented, and include an evaluation of the following
components:
a) Handrails, mid-rails, cross bracing and steel tubing for nicks and other damage,
especially near the center span, and for signs that welding arcs may have struck the
equipment.
b) Scaffold frame for cracks in welds
c) The ends of tubing for splits or cracks.
d) Manufactured decks for loose bolts or rivet connections and bent, kinked or dented
frames.
e) Scaffold planks for softening due to rot or wear and for peeling at the edges of
laminated layers (the surface must have an abrasive, nonskid cover.)
f) Tie rods or bolts and angle iron cleats.
g) Cams, springs, threaded connections, toggle pins, or other quick connecting devices.
h) Casters for rough rolling surfaces, “sticky” swivels, and defective locking
mechanisms.
Narrow Frame Scaffold – Non-Motorized Baker / Perry Scaffold Requirements
Definition:
A narrow frame scaffold has an end frame measuring 3 feet (1 m) or less in width. This type
of scaffold is also known as Rolling or Baker/Perry scaffold and commonly used for painting,
drywall installation, plastering, installing overhead lighting, and other jobs where workers must
frequently change position.
The scaffold is designed and rated by the manufacture and is purchased as a package that
contains all the components necessary to assemble the scaffold to a specific design.
Requirements:
1. Seller must prior to starting task assure the location is free from hazards, including
exposed utilities, process lines, conveyor operations, mobile equipment, ground
obstructions, uneven flooring and openings, interference from other workers, overhead
obstructions, and exterior weather conditions,
Scaffold Assembly / Inspection

2. Seller must ensure the scaffold labels, including the maximum load capacity are clearly
posted and legible on the scaffold.

3. Seller will post and maintain on the Safety Board the manufacture’s operational safety and
assembly instructions that includes load capacities and stacking information.
4. Daily inspections must be conducting in accordance with Risk Mitigation Requirement
for Scaffolding.
5. Outriggers, guard rails, and inward access gate is required when the platform height
exceeds 4 feet (1.2 m).
6. Scaffold height must not exceed two frames, platform height 10 - 12 feet (3 – 3.7 m),
unless accepted by Buyer.
Use
7. Seller must identify in Pre-Task Plans safe, stable methods of passing materials, tools and
equipment.
8. Narrow frame scaffolds with casters can only be used for interior work unless
manufactured for exterior use. Exterior use may require larger casters, base plates or
leveling jacks and account for wind and other weather conditions.
9. Seller must ensure casters have locking pin in place and wheels are locked with positive
wheel and swivel locks to prevent movement of the scaffold while used in a stationary
manner.
10. Standing on or adding planking to mid-rails is prohibited.
11. When ascending and descending the platform, 3 points of contact must always be
maintained
12. Self-propelling or moving the scaffold with a worker on any platform is prohibited.
5.17 Risk Mitigation Requirements for the Use of Drones

This Risk Mitigation Requirement applies the use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) also
known as “Drones”.
1. The use of UAS (Drones) on Buyers premises must be pre-approved Buyer.

2. Operators must have a Remote Pilot Certificate from the Federal Aviation Administration
or other local regulatory agency that may have jurisdiction over the use of UAS.
3. If the drone will be used to digitally record or photograph on Buyer’s premises, a
camera/photography permit must be obtained.
4. UAS weight must be 55 lb. or less (25 kg or less).
5. UAS must be inspected per manufacturer recommendations prior to every flight.
6. Use of UAS must occur during daylight hours or civil twilight hours (30 minutes before
official sunrise to 30 minutes after official sunset, local time) with appropriate anti-collision
lighting.
7. Operators must not fly UAS over people.
8. Operators must always maintain a continuous visual line of sight during operation.
9. Drones are not permitted for use in adverse weather conditions such as high winds or
reduced visibility.
5.18 Risk Mitigation Requirements for Welding / Hot Work

This Risk Mitigation Requirement applies to hot work and defines Buyer’s minimum
requirements for operating, inspecting, and testing portable oxy-acetylene fuel equipment. It
also includes requirements for fire protection and spark containment for electric welding
operations. This Risk Mitigation Requirement must be followed anytime the seller is
operating associated equipment on Buyer’s premises.
A. Required Activities:
i. Seller is required to obtain Buyer’s approval to perform welding, cutting, or
heating a metal drum, barrel or tank while on Buyer’s Premises. At its sole
discretion, Buyer can reject any request to perform welding, cutting, or heating a
metal drum, barrel or tank.
ii. Seller is required to obtain Buyer’s approval for the use of acetylene on Buyer’s
premises. At its sole discretion, the Buyer can reject any request to use
acetylene for gas cutting, burning and welding
iii. Seller must obtain a work and flame permit (burn permit) prior to beginning hot
work.
iv. The work area must be monitored for a minimum of 30 minutes after work is
complete to verify there are no signs of fire. Other methods of post burn
monitoring must be reviewed by Buyer's representative for acceptance.
v. Seller must abide by applicable requirements found in Hazardous and Toxic
Substance Risk Mitigation requirements.
B. Required Oxy-Acetylene Fuel Equipment, Inspection, Training

i. Seller employees engaged in welding, cutting, burning, heating or melting work
must provide a dry chemical fire extinguisher rated 10-B:C within 10 feet (3
meters). Prior to the start of work, Seller must inspect the extinguisher to verify
that it is in proper working condition.
ii. Seller must ensure all operators of oxy-acetylene fuel equipment have been
trained in the inspection, use, set up, PPE, flashback arresters/check valves and
fire prevention practices.
C. All oxy-acetylene fuel equipment must be inspected before it is brought onto Buyers
premises. Inspections are to be conducted and documented by competent
inspectors.
D. Requirements for Working Near Combustible Materials

Whenever oxy-acetylene fuel or electric welding, cutting, burning, heating, or melting
work is done near combustible materials the following precautions must be followed:
1. Before burning or welding, check the blind side of adjacent areas for combustible
materials.
2. Contain sparks or hot slag produced from overhead work by using fire blankets,
metal catch pans or other appropriate means.
3. Combustible materials, equipment and debris must be moved or protected to
prevent exposure to flames, sparks, molten slag and hot metal.
4. Fire retardant blankets must be free of damage and defects
5. Consider additional hazards and take special precautions when work on the roof
involves flammables
E. Requirements for Check Valves and Flame Arresters

Reverse flow check valves and flame arresters must be directly attached to the torch
and regulator. The purpose of these attachments is to stop a backflash flame,
extinguish it and cut off the flow of gases.
F. Requirements for Storing the Equipment

Regulators must be removed from cylinders, protective caps placed on cylinders and
regulator compression nipples to prevent compromise from dirt and debris. Torches,
hoses and regulators must be stored in a clean, dry and oil free area to protect them
from physical damage.
G. Requirements for Inspecting and Testing Equipment

The operator/user must perform inspection and test equipment prior to use and per
the manufacturer requirements. During this inspection the operator must look for
leaks, burns, worn areas and other defects. Equipment that does not pass the
inspection must be removed from service and repaired. Repairs must be made by a
certified repair person, company or manufacturer representative and documented
before the equipment can be returned to service.
5.19 Risk Mitigations Requirements for Working Alone/Isolated Areas

This Risk Mitigation Requirement applies when workers are performing tasks in isolated
areas. Isolated areas are areas without regular foot traffic. Examples include but are not
limited to roofs, basements, and conveyor screen guarding.
A Pre-Task-Plan is required for solo work or work in an isolated area. The PTP must include:
• A means of communication
• A method of frequent contact must be established between the worker and another
individual onsite. Frequent contact must be established once every 30 minutes.
5.20 Risk Mitigation Requirement for Blasting

This Risk Mitigation Requirement applies when Seller’s work involves blasting. Blasting is
defined as the use of explosive materials to break up or dislodge bedrock and soil.
1.Seller must submit a Blast plan to Buyer for review. Blast plan must include a map that
documents locations and a process to confirm that all charges have been discharged.
2. Seller is required to complete a written survey, made by a Qualified Person, of the
potential impact to adjacent buildings and utilities (above and below ground).
3. All proper permits are to be in place prior to any blasting activities Unless pre-approved
by Buyer’s Representative, the only acceptable Blasting Agents are:
• Ammonium Nitrate Fuel Oil (ANFO).
• Other methods required by a governmental controlling regulatory agency.
4. Radio Controlled Blasting methods are prohibited. Hard wire is the accepted method.

5. Efforts are to be taken to safeguard that fires or sparks do not occur near explosive
materials. Smoking, matches, powder actuated tools, open flames or heat producing
devices are prohibited in or near the blasting Zone.
6. Seller must erect Perimeter fencing of chain linked variety, a minimum of 3 meters tall, a
minimum of 50 meters away from the blasting area. A fencing plan must be submitted to
Buyer for review prior to installation.
7. The ignition point and safe distances for each blast will be determined by the Blast
Engineer, based on conditions.
8. Only experienced Blast Engineers with proper accreditations and a minimum of 100
blasts are permitted to lead blasting operations on the Buyers premises.
a. Blast Engineer must be certified by appropriate governmental agencies and is
responsible for the delivery, storage, loading and detonation of blast.
9. Explosives and detonator devices are to be shipped in separate trucks and kept in
separate locations.
10. Blasting materials on the Buyer’s premises is restricted to those required for the days
approved blasts. Seller is prohibited from storing additional blasting materials on Buyer’s
premises.
11. The use of blasting mats is required at all Buyers locations to limit airborne debris and
dust. All efforts must be made to limit dust and airborne debris to prevent damage to
persons, property and product.
12. Explosives or blasting equipment that are deteriorated or damaged are prohibited.
13. Emergency medical services (Paramedic, EMT, nurse) including a method of
transportation to advanced medical treatment facilities, are to be present during blasting.
Once the Blast Engineer has declared the blast Zone as safe, medical services can be
dismissed.
14. The Blast engineer must determine the Safe Zone with additional consideration for
occupied buildings. Sellers must use of blasting mats to help control earth slides and
airborne fragments.
PRE-BLAST Activities
15. All drill holes are to be large enough to freely insert the cartridges of explosives.
16. Tamping of explosives is to be done with wood rods without exposed metal parts.
17. Non-sparking metal connectors may be used for jointed poles. Violent tamping is to be
avoided.
i. Tamping is the act of using a wooden rod to press down the blasting agent by gently
striking it to push it down the hole.
18. Primed cartridges are not to be tamped.
19. The blasting Zone must be cleared 15 minutes prior to blast.
20. A continuous alarm must sound for 5 minutes before the blast.
21. Flags must be placed on the perimeter fencing the day of blasting.
22. All traffic around the blasting area must be stopped
23. Interior Building Safe Zones must be cleared, and personnel stationed to prevent people
from entering the Zone during blasting. Ensure that rest rooms have been cleared.
BLAST
Seismic or vibration tests must be taken on the first and second blasts to determine proper
safety limits to prevent damage to nearby buildings, utilities or other property. Should the
results indicate strong vibration, then appropriate changes to the plan must be made to
prevent damage to surrounding buildings and infrastructure.
POST BLAST Activities

24. A separate but distinct “All Clear” alarm will sound afterward.
25. Once the blast has been completed, the Blast Engineer will immediately disconnect the
detonation wire.
26. Donning the appropriate PPE, the blast engineer must review the blast Zone to make
sure all devices have detonated.
27. Unexploded or misfired charges must be re-fired before work resumes.
28. Misfires are to be handled under the direction of the Blast Engineer. Work cannot resume
unless approved by Blast engineer
5.21 Risk Mitigation Requirement for Concrete Work and Masonry

This Risk Mitigation Requirement applies when Seller’s work involves concrete or masonry
work.
GENERAL
1. Concrete Installation & Removal

a) Workers are not permitted to ride on or work below a concrete bucket or chute.
b) Concrete buckets are to be equipped with a discharge device an employee can
operate without being exposed to the load. Buckets must be equipped with devices
to prevent premature or accidental dumping. Releases are to be self-closing.
c) Proper safe rigging practices are to be used when handling concrete buckets.
Employees must use tag lines to control movement.
d) Cover or bend all protruding reinforcing steel, form stakes, or projections.
e) Reinforcing steel for walls, piers, columns and similar vertical structures must be
supported to prevent overturning or collapse.
f) Uncoiled wire mesh must be secured to prevent recoiling and creating trip hazards.
g) Inspect the area for nearby energized equipment that handles could contact.
Energized equipment must be locked out or controlled to prevent exposure or
accidental contact.
h) Rotating powered cement trowels must be equipped with a dead-man switch that
shuts down the equipment when the operator’s hands are removed from the controls.
Inspection is required for proper function prior to each use.
i) All pinch points in rotating equipment must be guarded.
j) Wet cutting must be employed to reduce dust and Silica exposure. Masonry saws
must have upper blade guards. Employees must wear a face shield (attached to the
hard hat) and safety glasses when operating the saw.
k) Cement finishers should consider using knee pads or boards when finishing
concrete.
l) Seller must abide by applicable requirements found in the Hazardous and Toxic
Substance Risk Mitigation requirements.
2. Installation and Dismantling of Formwork and Bracing, including all reinforcement

activities:
a) All drawings and plans for jack layout, formwork, working decks and scaffolds must
be available at the job site.
b) A Qualified Person must inspect all shoring and form members before they are
installed. Defective members must be tagged and removed from the site.

c) Remove and stockpile all stripped forms and shoring promptly after stripping. Pull,
cut or bend over any protruding nails and wire ties.
d) Safe entry and exit to formwork must be identified. When scaffolding or walkways are
incorporated into the design of the forms, forms must be capable of handling the
horizontal forces, including Employees, equipment, weight of scaffolds, walkways
and weight of concrete and wind.
e) Entry and rescue procedures must be documented on the PTP for tying
reinforcement steel or assembling forms in trenches or confined spaces.
f) Planking to crossover open formwork must not be used unless secured and
guardrails provided.
g) For moving equipment, provide runways with struts or legs as required. Runways
must bear directly on the formwork and not on the reinforcing steel.
h) Lifting points or lifting lugs must be designed into all forms that will be moved with a
crane.
i) For excavation, trenching and shoring follow Excavation and Trenching Risk
Mitigation requirements
j) Dismantling formwork must be part of the forming Pre- Task.
3. Requirements for Masonry Construction

Establish a limited access Zone prior to the start of construction of any masonry wall.
Only authorized personnel are allowed in the work zone.
a) The Zone must be located on the un-scaffolded side of the wall and must be equal to
the height of the wall to be constructed plus 4 feet (1.2 meters).
b) All masonry walls must be braced during and after construction per specifications.
c) Stockpile materials on a solid, level grade, out of the way of high activity areas.
5.22 Risk Mitigation Requirement for Demolition
This Risk Mitigation Requirement applies when Seller’s work involves demolition.
Demolition is the dismantling, razing, destroying or wrecking of any building, structure or any
part thereof or therein contained. Demolition work involves many of the hazards associated
with construction. These may include but are not limited to:
▪ Changes from the structure's design introduced during construction;
▪ Approved or unapproved modifications that altered the original design;
▪ Materials hidden within structural members, such as lead, asbestos, silica, and other
chemicals or heavy metals requiring special material handling;
▪ Equipment, conveyor and tooling demolition and removal
▪ Unknown strengths or weaknesses of construction materials, such as post-tensioned
concrete, deteriorated decking;
▪ Additional hazards created by the demolition methods used.
General Requirements
PRE-DEMOLITION ACTIVITIES
1. Before starting structural demolition, the Seller is required to have a structural engineer
perform an engineering survey of the structure, including all adjacent structures to
determine the condition of the framing, floors and walls and the possibility of unplanned

collapse of any portion of the structure Employees/visitors, may be exposed must also
be similarly checked.
2. The seller is required to have a copy of the completed survey on site for the duration of
the demolition activity.
3. Seller must provide a Demolition Plan that includes at a minimum the following:
a) Electrical and Mechanical Utilities and services
b) Hazard Recognition
c) Logistics plan for ingress & egress to the demo zone including vehicle routes
d) Scheduling Work for Safety
e) Work Procedures
f) Tools and Equipment
g) Required Permits, such as Hot Work, Roof Access or any others.
4. All utilities, including electric, gas, water, steam, sewer, compressed air and other
service lines must be shut off, capped or otherwise controlled outside the work area. If
any utilities are to remain in the affected work area, they must be marked indicating that
they are not to be disturbed but must be rendered inoperable in the event of contact.
The use of temporary lighting units and other portable utilities can be used.
5. When performing demolition or decommissioning the Utility Demolition Process must be
used to assist in ensuring all known utility sources have been de-Energized. (See
Utility Demolition Requirements located in Article 6)
6. During the course of planning for demolition activities, the Seller must determine if any
type of hazardous chemicals, gases, explosives, flammable materials or similarly
dangerous substances that has been used in any pipes, tanks or other equipment on
the property have been properly evacuated and purged as necessary and in
compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and
ordinances, including all environmental requirements.
7. A written plan must be developed detailing control plans/mechanisms for possible
exposure to released contaminants such as lead, asbestos and Silica.
8. All personnel that are within a demolition area must wear appropriate Personal
Protective Equipment as identified in the Pre-Task Plan.
9. Only authorized personnel are permitted in the work area. All others must be escorted
after attending an orientation.
10. Seller must identify with a physical marking all items to be demoed (MARKED with
GREEN), items to stay in place (MARKED with RED, do not remove) and protected as
required.
11. Seller must abide by applicable requirements found in Hazardous and Toxic Substance
Risk Mitigation requirements.
DEMOLITION ACTIVITES
12. Strict access control must be exercised during the demolition activities. Demolition
areas must have a single point of entry in which each person entering must sign in and
sign out indicating entry and exit times.
13. During demolition, periodic inspections by a Competent Person must be made as work
progresses to detect hazards from weakened or deteriorated floors, walls or loosened
materials.
14. Where a hazard exists from fragmentation of glass, such hazards must be controlled,
and all glass debris created will be cleaned and disposed of as soon as possible.
15. The Pre-Task Plan must identify Sellers means to control all material that is dropped
inside the demolition zone. Preventative measures must be identified to restrict
materials from bouncing or deflecting.

16. All materials chutes at an angle of more than 45 degrees from the horizontal, must be
entirely enclosed. The openings must not exceed 1000 mm (40 inches) height
measured along the wall of the chute. At all stories below the top floor, such opening
must be kept closed when not in use.
17. Any chute opening must be designed to prevent workers and equipment from
unintended entry.
18. All openings in the floor around the chute must be covered.
19. Where the material is dumped from mechanical equipment or wheelbarrows, a securely
attached curb or stop-log, not less than 100mm (4 inches) thick and 150mm (6 inches)
high, is to be provided at each chute opening.
20. Floor openings must have curbs or stop logs securely attached to prevent equipment
from running over the edge.
21. Chutes must be designed and constructed as to prevent failure due to impact of
materials or debris.
22. Any openings cut in a floor for the disposal of materials must be no larger in size than
25 percent of the aggregate of the total floor area, unless the lateral supports of the
removed flooring remain in place. Floors weakened or otherwise made unsafe by
demolition operations must be shored to safely carry the required load.
23. Wall sections, more than one story in height, are not permitted to stand alone without
lateral bracing.
24. When pulling over walls, all steel members affected must have been previously cut free.
25. When a demolition ball is being used, the ball cannot exceed 50 percent of the cranes
total load and the boom/load line must be kept as short as possible.
26. All walls must be left in a stable condition at the end of each shift.
27. Masonry walls must not be permitted to fall upon the floors of the building in such
masses as to exceed the safe carrying capacities of the floors.
28. Mechanical equipment must not be used on floors or working surfaces unless such
floors or surfaces are of sufficient strength to support the intended load.
29. Steel construction must be dismantled column length by column length and tier by tier.
30. In areas where tarps or temporary partition walls are utilized to separate production
activity from demolition areas, dumpster placement and equipment, travel paths must
be positioned 6 feet (2 meters) from the tarp or temporary partition wall with interior
bump lines established. Tarps and temporary partitions must be fire retardant.
31. Containment walls should not create blind spots at intersections. Use of clear material
is acceptable at the intersection.
32. During demolition involving combustible materials, charged-hose lines, connected to
hydrants, water tanks, trucks with pumps or equivalent must be available.
33. Competent employees are required to monitor the backing up and loading of trucks as
well as the chutes used to drop demolition debris from upper levels of the structure.
34. Seller must restrict the number of employees in the demolition area to those required
for the activity.
5.23 Drug and Alcohol Screening – US CONSTRUCTION ONLY

This Risk Mitigation applies to Construction projects in the United States.
DEFINITIONS

• 10 Panel Drug Screen- The ten-panel drug screen must include the testing for
Opiates and Expanded/Extended Opiates.
• New Worker- the addition of a new social security number to the company
payroll or a worker that is returning to an employer after an absence of 45
consecutive days of employment.
• Traveler- a trades worker that is working outside of his/her home union hall,
most typically out of their home state.
ELEMENTS
a. Workers that participate in an existing drug and alcohol screening programs such
as MUST, IMPACT, etc., or a similar internal program are excluded from having
to conduct additional testing.
b. Sellers program that includes random drug screening, annual drug screen
requirements, post incident and “for cause” drug testing, will be exempt from drug
screen requirements if they have current drug screen documentation.
c. For new workers or Travelers (See definition above) that are not part of a
recognized drug and alcohol program or part of the Sellers drug and alcohol
screening program, must have proof of a negative 10 panel drug screen before
beginning any work on Buyer’s Premises.
i. Traveler Example: a worker from Pennsylvania comes to Detroit,

Michigan to work on a Buyer’s Project for Company ABC. Company ABC
would be required to have this new worker take a drug/alcohol screen
before being allowed to work if they are not part of nationally recognized
drug screen program such as MUST or IMPACT, etc.
ii. Instant drug screen test kits will be acceptable for new workers that are
not part of one of the above described programs. The instant drug
screen must include testing for Expanded/Extended Opiates.
iii. Workers tested with instant kits will be allowed to start work after the
drug screen has been confirmed negative. A split sample of the instant
test must be sent to a certified laboratory for confirmation.
iv. A signed affidavit is required for all instant test. Affidavit must attest to
the qualifications of the test administrator and the results of each test
they administered.
v. If the testing is conducted by an approved collection site/lab, such as an
offsite medical clinic, a document attesting to the negative results of the
instant test will suffice. However, the testing of the split sample is still
required.
vi. In the event a split sample returns a positive result previously identified
as negative, the Seller will immediately remove the worker from Buyers
premises.
d. For workers that may go between several Buyer’s sites for their current
employer, their current drug and alcohol screen is acceptable at all Buyer’s
sites.
5.24 Risk Mitigation Requirement for Excavation and Trenching

This Risk Mitigation Requirement applies when Seller’s work involves excavation and
trenching.
Pre-Excavation Activities
1. A detailed plan outlining all work activity must be developed prior work. This plan must
include the following:
a. Identification of all underground utilities and the method used to identify them.
Heat/Thermal tracing, ground penetrating radar, etc.
b. Excavating method to be used once the equipment gets close to the
underground utility. Hand digging, hydro or vacuum excavation.
c. Method of protection to be employed to prevent trench collapse or soil slips.
Trench boxes, sloping of trench walls or stepping back soil.
d. Methods to protect buildings, walls, foundations and other structures should
excavation potentially affect their stability. (Shoring, bracing or underpinning)
e. Consult with Buyer’s site environmental personnel regarding any known
environmental conditions in the excavation site area that would need special
handling or management of excavated spoils.
2. Acquire all necessary permits and install protective barricades before commencing any
work.
3. All known underground utilities need to be isolated or de-Energized prior to the start of
work. Appropriate isolation methods are to be used for the energy source.
4. If excavating next to buildings, walls or other structures, appropriate shoring, bracing or
underpinning systems, designed by a Competent Person must be utilized.
5. Spoils piles must be at least 3 feet (1 meter) away from the edge of the excavation or
trench. Any trees or large rocks that could slide into openings must be removed prior to
work.
6. For excavations that would require people or equipment to cross the opening, a
Protective Barricade (See Risk Mitigation – Barricades) must be erected and capable
of supporting 200 pounds force from any direction.
7. If excavations are near located near areas of high mobile equipment, then protective
barricades are to be used and placed a minimum of 6 feet (2 meters) from the
excavation ledge.
8. Spoils pile can be used as a barricade on one side of the excavation. The spoils pile
must be set a minimum of 3 feet (1 meter) from the edge of the opening. Spoils can be
stacked on a 1:1 ratio. For each foot or meter away from the opening, the spoils can be
the same height. For a spoils pile 5 feet (1.5 meters) away from the opening, it can be
stacked no more than 5 feet (1.5 meters) high.
9. Barricades that are in or near walkways or roadways are to be protective in nature and
must be marked with battery powered flashing warning lights if the barricades are to be
in place during hours of darkness.
10. When employees or equipment are required or permitted to cross over excavations,
walkways or bridges with standard guardrails must be provided.
11. Structural ramps used only for the access or egress of people must be designed by a
Competent Person.
12. Structural ramps for the access or egress of equipment must be designed by a
Competent Person qualified in structural design and must be constructed according to
the design.
13. Rescue plans are to be developed for all excavations. Rescue equipment must be in
place at the excavation site, prior to work.

14. For workers working in pier holes or similar deep and confined footing excavations, must
wear a full body harness with a securely attached lifeline, and must always be attended
by a standby person(s) who can carry out rescue if necessary.
During Excavation Activities.

15. Safe methods of access and egress are to be provided in to and out of all excavations.
16. For excavations 4 feet (1.2 meters) deep or more, ladders, steps or ramps for safe
access and egress must be provided within 25 feet (7.6 meters) of lateral travel.
17. Keep spoils dirt and any material or equipment that may fall into an excavation at least 3
feet (1 meter) from the edge of the opening.
18. Do not work in excavations where water has accumulated or is accumulating unless
adequate precautions have been taken to protect employees against the hazards posed
by water accumulation.
19. The Competent Person must inspect excavations subject to run offs from heavy rains
and monitor for proper use of water removal equipment.
20. Use diversion ditches, dikes or other suitable means to prevent surface water from
entering an excavation and provide adequate drainage of adjacent areas.
21. A Competent Person, versed in safe excavation techniques and regulatory standards,
must be identified, writing, prior to the start of work. This Competent Person is
responsible for:
a. Performs daily inspections of excavations,
b. Inspections of adjacent areas and protective systems looking for evidence of
potential soil slippage and cave-ins opportunities.
c. Inspect protective systems and for Hazardous Atmospheres or other hazardous
conditions.
22. For soil depths up to 20 feet (6 meters), utilize standard soil classification to determine
the sloping, shoring and shielding requirements.
23. Protective systems for excavations deeper than 20 feet (6 meters) must be designed by
a Registered Professional Engineer.
24. If protective systems are not required, the Competent Person must document on the
excavation permit, the basis for any decision not to provide a protective system.
25. Sloping and Stepping of excavations is determined by the Soil Classification and local
regulations if applicable. Soils are classified as following:
a. Type A soil with compressive strength of 1.5 tons per square foot (126 kilograms
per square meter) or greater. The maximum allowable slope is ¾ horizontal to 1
vertical (53°).
b. Type B soil with compressive strength between 0.5 and 1.5 tons per square foot
(42-126 kilograms per square meter). The maximum slope is 1 horizontal to 1
vertical (45°).
c. Type C soil with compressive strength of 0.5 tons or less per square foot (42
kilograms per square meter). The maximum allowable slope is 1.5 horizontal to 1
vertical (34°).
d. When sloping and benching protective systems are not based on soil
classifications for Type A, B or C soils, they must be designed by a Registered
Professional Engineer or slope at an angle no steep than 1.5 horizontal to 1
vertical.
26. Sloping or benching system designs, using tabulated data, must be approved by a
professional engineer.
27. Excavating below the level or base or footing of any foundation or retaining wall is
prohibited unless the excavation is on stable bedrock OR a Registered Professional
Engineer has determined it is safe to perform such excavation.

28. When installing protective support systems, follow manufacturer or designing engineer’s
directions for installation.
29. Upon completion of work, protective systems are to be dismantled and removed based
upon the manufacturer or designing engineer’s directions.
30. Removal of protective systems and backfilling of excavation are to progress
simultaneously. As protective system is removed, the section is to be immediately
backfilled.
31. Follow the manufacturer’s recommendations for using and maintaining manufactured
materials and equipment utilized during the excavation.
32. Prohibit employees from working or passing under the loads of lifting or digging
equipment.
33. A Competent Person must examine all materials and equipment to determine that they
are adequately maintained, free from defects and suitable for continued use.
34. For excavations deeper than 4 feet (1.2 meters), a Qualified Person must test the
atmosphere to determine if oxygen deficiency or other Hazardous Atmospheres may
exist.
35. If oxygen deficiency or other atmospheric condition exists, the use of respiratory
protection, additional ventilation and emergency rescue equipment are to be used and at
the excavation site.
5.25 Risk Mitigation Requirements for Helicopter Lifts

This Risk Mitigation Requirement applies when Seller’s work involves the use of helicopters
for lifting.
1. Buyer, with assistance from the helicopter team, must identify the Landing Zone, loading
zone, scrap drop off, fueling station and emergency set down locations. A detailed layout
must be present on Buyers premises detailing these locations.
2. Using the site layout, identify the flight path for each pick. Keep in mind that wind and
weather conditions may affect actual paths on the day of the lift.
3. Identify the flight path and safety zone where the helicopter will be lifting and setting
equipment and the floors in the building below the flight path must be evacuated prior to
the lift.
4. Weights of all items to be lifted are to be provided to the helicopter crew to allow for the
proper tools and lifting devices to be available for the lift.
5. A walk through of the lift activity is to occur one week prior to the lift. The pilot or their
designee will walk the routes to identify what needs to be corrected, secured, removed
or covered.
a. Safety, Maintenance, Sustainable Workplaces and security are required to attend
this tour.
b. A list of all issues needing addressed is to be made and a corrective action plan
is to be made and executed.
6. If workers are working within the edge of the roof, fall protection measures are to be
included in the job plan.

HAZARD ELIMINATION
1. Landing Zone- Landing and Loading zones must be flat and level to allow for safe
access to the helicopter without exposure to the rotor blades. Area should be as close
to 200 feet x 200 feet (60 meters x 60 meters) and at least 120 feet (35 meters) from a
roadway.
2. Flight Path- An approved flight path is required. Contact local or country flight
governmental agencies (e.g. An FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) in the United
States). Paths over occupied buildings or ground personnel are to be avoided where
possible. If not possible, then other precautions are to be taken to prevent personnel
from being beneath the flight path. For example: evacuate building, barricading off areas
directly beneath the flight path and material/equipment drop locations.
3. Emergency Landing- An area is to be identified and designated in case an emergency
arises.
4. Power Lines- Lift plan must identify power lines and other energy sources. No part of
the helicopter may come within 15 feet (4.5 meters) + 6 inches (15.25 centimeters) per
each KV over 50 KV.
5. Housekeeping- Designated personnel assigned to the lift will inspect Landing/ Loading
Zone and roof areas prior to the lift. Unsecured material within 100 feet of the rotor
downwash zone must be removed or secured.
COMMUNICATION
1. A safety briefing will be held with the helicopter crew and all persons responsible for
attaching, detaching and directing the load into place prior to any lifts taking place.
2. All ground personnel are to be aware of lateral escape routes to escape falling loads.
Any change in the sound of the helicopter should be a warning of a possible emergency.
3. A method of communication including hand signals must be established between the
aircrew designated signal person, and riggers. The determined method must be checked
in advance of hoisting the load.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

The following PPE are required while participating in helicopter lifts.
1. All ground personnel are required to wear hard hats with chinstraps and goggles.
2. Hearing protection
3. Gloves are to be worn by the rigging crew. Seller must address insulating the worker
from the hazard of static discharge.
4. The signal person must be easily distinguishable from other crew members.
5. Loose fitting clothing that could get snagged in the hoist line must not be worn.
6. Workers exposed to fall hazards must wear fall protection equipment and use approved
anchorage points.
HANDLING LOADS
1. Rigging
a. A Competent Person will inspect all rigging, slings, hoists and tag lines. Lengths
must be checked by air crew.
b. Hoists are to be avoided. Approval is required before utilizing a helicopter
mounted hoist. Crew must validate a fail-safe devices and stops are provided to
prevent the rope/cable from running off the drum.

c. If cargo nets are used, they are to be designed and tested for the weight of the
load, have a four-point suspension design and attach to the helicopter’s cargo
hook assembly by a single attachment.
d. No load will be lifted unless the true weights and measures are known and
documented.
2. Lift Termination- Lift operations will be suspended if any of the following conditions arise
during the lift:
a. Any conditions that the pilot or the Buyer’s Representative judges to adversely
affect execution of the lift, such as:
i. Flight or ground visibility prevents the pilot from seeing obstructions in the
operating area.
ii. Electrical storms in the immediate area.
iii. Wind gusting or directional changes make control of the helicopter
difficult.
iv. Blowing debris presents a hazard to persons or property.
v. Atmospheric conditions change that impact the helicopter’s performance.
vi. Damaged rigging
vii. Ineffective Crowd Control
ARRIVAL OF HELICOPTER
1. When the helicopter arrives on site, the pilot will do a fly over doing a final check of
objects, landing Zone, wind direction and site conditions.
2. If the pilot determines the landing Zone is acceptable, he or she will land.
3. Pre-lift meeting must occur with pilot and rigging crew to review the lift plan and make
necessary corrections if conditions have changed from what was anticipated.
4. Validate that items identified during walk through, have been addressed.
DE-BRIEFING
1. After the lift has been completed:
a. Any concerns that surfaced during the lift need to be discussed and document
corrective measures.
b. De-briefing participants should include safety, the Seller, Buyer, helicopter crew
and those associated with the lift. The purpose of this meeting is to collect
corrective measures for issues identified that might be used to enhance this Risk
Mitigation.
5.26 Risk Mitigation Requirements for Roofing Repair & Replacement

This Risk Mitigation Requirement applies when Seller’s work involves roof repair and
replacement.

1. Seller must develop a detailed plan, perform a Risk assessment and implement control
measures for identified hazards before performing any roofing activity.
2. Secure means of access and exit must be in place for Seller’s Employees performing
roofing activities.
3. Scaffolds of the stairway design are preferred as means of access.
4. Whenever possible, a roof edge protection system in the form of a guardrail with a
height between 900-1100 mm (35-44 in), with a mid-rail and a toe board is the preferred
protection system design. This system must be capable of supporting 200 lbs. force
from any direction.
5. Areas underneath or adjacent to roofing, or activities being performed on roofs, must be
restricted to authorized personnel.
6. All workers performing work on roofs must be properly trained for the activities they will
be performing. Documentation of such training may be requested by Buyer.
7. When weather conditions such as ice, wind, rain or lightning pose a risk to workers,
work must stop immediately.
8. A Roof Access Control Process must be in place prior to and during all work requiring
roof access. All access points must be identified prior to work. Access points must be
locked to prevent access by unauthorized personnel during off shifts
9. Access points must have signage that includes who to contract to review the Seller’s
Roof Access Control Process. This sign must include the Seller name, contract name
and phone number.
10. Seller’s Employees must not work or access the roof alone.
11. Safe working surfaces and routes on roofs must be identified by a Qualified Person
before work starts. Areas of the roof considered weak or fragile must be clearly marked
and barricaded.
12. Barricades must be located at least 2 m (6ft) from the edges of the nearest weak or
fragile material.
13. Caution is to be used while working and walking on top of unsecured roof panels.
14. When working near or around openings greater than 5.1 centimeters (2 inches) in its
least dimension, these openings must be barricaded, guarded, or covered to prevent a
fall.
15. The hole covering materials must be appropriate for the nature of work (i.e. personnel
use, vehicle use, etc.), be rated to support the load and be properly secured to prevent
inadvertent movements from vehicles, people, equipment and/or weather (wind).
16. A secondary platform is required when performing work on damaged, compromised or
degraded roofing material or decking to protect people, equipment or material.
17. Material must be placed on trusses or roof beams capable of supporting the weight of
work crew, tools and materials.
18. To prevent falls from unprotected leading edges, a Personal Fall Arrest system with a
travel restraint lanyard must always be utilized.
19. For additional fall protection requirements, refer to Risk Mitigation- Fall Hazard Control –
Risk Mitigation requirements.
20. When safety nets are used, they must be installed as close as possible beneath the roof
surface and must be installed by Competent Personnel.
21. All materials that could be moved by gusts of wind must be secured to prevent their
displacement.
22. All personal tools and equipment must be removed from the roof each day.

5.27 Risk Mitigation Requirement for Steel Erection
This Risk Mitigation Requirement applies when Seller’s work involves steel erection.
GENERAL
1 Seller’s site-specific erection plan is required and must be reviewed during the pre-
construction meeting. This meeting must include the erector, fabricator, the Seller and
others such as the project engineer and Buyer.
2 The site-specific plan must include the following considerations:
a. The sequence of erection activity
i. Laydown yards for material staging and storage per Risk Mitigation Material
Delivery, Unloading, Storage and Stacking requirements
ii. Material deliveries
iii. Coordination with other trades and construction activities;
b. A description and locations of the crane and derrick selection and placement
procedures including the following:
i. Path for overhead loads
ii. High risk lifts, including rigging supplies and equipment.
c. Description of steel erection activities and procedures including:
i. Stability considerations requiring temporary bracing and guying
ii. Erection bridging terminus points
iii. Notifications regarding repair, replacement and modification of anchor rods
or anchor bolts.
iv. Column and beams including joists and purlins
v. Connections
vi. Decking
vii. Ornamental and miscellaneous iron.
d. Description of the fall protection procedures that will be used
e. Description of procedures to prevent exposure to falling objects
f. Description of special procedures required for hazardous non-routine tasks.
g. Training certifications for each employee performing steel erection operations.
h. A list of qualified and Competent Persons.
i. A description of the procedures that will be utilized in the event of rescue or
emergency response. The use of local or community emergency services alone is
will not be accepted.
j. The plan must be signed and dated by the Qualified Person(s) responsible for its
preparation and modification.
3 The controlling Seller must provide written notification to the steel erector that:
a. Concrete in footings, piers and walls have been cured to the level that will
provide adequate strength to support any forces imposed during steel erection.
b. Anchor bolt repairs, replacements and modifications were done with the
approval of the Project Structural Engineer of Record (SER).
c. The Seller may not erect steel without the above written notification.
4 Structural stability must always be maintained during steel erection.
5 Climbing and/or sliding down steel is prohibited.
6 When deemed necessary by a Competent Person, plumbing-up equipment must be
installed during the steel erection process to ensure the stability of the structure.
7 When plumbing-up equipment is used, it must be in place and properly installed before
the structure is loaded with construction material such as loads of joists, bundles of
decking or bundles of bridging.

8 Plumbing up equipment may be removed only with the approval of a Competent
Person.
9 Bundle packaging and strapping may not be used for hoisting unless specifically
designed for that purpose.
10 Loose item such as dunnage, flashing or other materials being hoisted with a bundle
must be secured to the bundle.
11 When bundles of metal decking are landed on joists, all bridging must be installed and
anchored and all joist bearing ends attached.
12 Metal decking bundles must be landed on framing members to allow the bundles to be
un-banded without dislodging the bundles from the supports.
13 At the end of the shift or when job conditions require, metal decking must be secured to
prevent displacement.
14 When making connection points, ladders and aerial lifts are the preferred methods to
access the connection location.
15 Safe means of access must be provided to each level. Stairs equipped with guardrails
must be installed as each elevation of steel is erected.
16 All areas below the work area are to be barricaded and floor openings are to be
protected according to Risk Mitigation – Barricades requirements.
17 Do not work directly over personnel
18 Install perimeter protection as each floor is erected.
19 When connectors are working together, designate only one person to give signals.
20 When connectors are working at the same connecting point, one end of the structural
member must be connected before going out to connect the other end.
21 Workers are to stand in the clear when the slings are loosened on a load of steel.
22 The following must also be taken into consideration when erecting steel structures:
a. Follow all requirements for rigging, lifting and mobile crane use
b. Never ride loads.
c. Eye protection must always be worn.
d. Do not leave bolts, washers and drift pins lying on any structural member
including beams and scaffold platforms. Do not throw them from the scaffolding.
e. Bolts, washers, drip pins and tools are to be placed in bolt baskets or approved
containers to raise or lower them using a hand line.
f. Tie off bolt buckets, water kegs, and other supplies on the steel to prevent from
falling.
5.28 SCM Construction Safety Board

This Risk Mitigation Requirement applies to all construction Sellers. The use of safety boards
will be used to help track work and provide project information. This board is a combination of
Safety Contract Management (SCM) requirements and the safety bulletin board – referenced
in Article 9.4 of the Construction General Terms and Conditions.
The Seller is required to maintain the SCM Construction Safety Board, according to the
template shown in Article 6 of this document.
GENERAL
1. The SCM Construction Safety Board must contain the following:

a. Large Map of Plant to indicate where work is taking place. This map is to be
updated daily
b. Roster of Pre-Task Plans that coincides with the daily work map
c. Legend for color coding of Prime and Subcontractors
d. Green Cross
e. Blank SOT/SCT Forms
f. Completed SOT/SCT Forms
g. Completed Worker Engagement Forms
h. Prime and Subcontractor Reviewed PTPs
i. Additional requirements per the Construction General Terms and Conditions
(Article 9.4)
2. See the pictorial example (template) in Section 6.0 of this document.
6 Related Documents
This Article 6 contains related templates referenced throughout this document and in the
Construction General Terms and Conditions. Right click or double click on the icon and
select Open File:
Critical Lift Plan Template:
Incident Investigation Report From:
Management of Change Program Template:
Pre- Task Plan and Work Engagement 6.0 Template:
Jobsite Safety Organization Template:

Seller’s Jobsite Safety Plan Template:
Safety Book Table of Contents:
Monthly Safety Report:
Utility Demolition Process:
SCM Construction Safety Board Template:
7 Definitions (Glossary)
Authorized Worker – An employee who is assigned to perform service or maintenance on

machines or equipment and is responsible for following the hazardous energy control procedure
for their protection.
Buyer – Defined in Section 1.2.
Buyer’s Representative – A designated individual that acts on behalf of General Motors such
as a Project Manager, Contract Manager, Field Safety Resource or others.
Captive Key Box – A stationary box that contains a single key to the uniquely cored safety
locks of a specified machine, equipment or process.
Captive Key System – A system that allows Authorized Workers to secure multiple energy
sources with the use of one personal lock.

Cell – An area surrounded by a defined perimeter that contains processing machines, robots, or
transfer/conveyor equipment.
Competent Person: one who based on training and experience can identify existing and
predictable hazards in the surrounding, or working conditions which are, and who has the
authorization to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate them.
Confined Space (Permit Required) – Is a space that meets all four of the following
requirements:
1. Is large enough and configured so that a worker's entire body can enter the space and
3. Is not designed for continuous worker occupancy; and
4. Contains one or more of the following hazards:
a. Contains or has a potential to contain a hazardous atmosphere; or
b. Contains a substance which can engulf entrants occupying the confined space
c. Has an internal configuration with the potential to trap or asphyxiate an entrant by
inwardly converging walls, or a floor which slopes downward and tapers to a smaller
cross-section.
Note – local regulatory definitions which are more restrictive shall supersede those sited here.
These spaces may also be called Permit Required Confined Space.
Confined Space Authorized Entrant: The person who has received required training and
authorization to enter a confined space.
Confined Space Attendant: The person designated to be stationed outside of the confined
space and within close proximity. This person monitors the Confined Space Authorized
Entrant(s) inside the space and they also validate that access points are unobstructed and kept
free of any obstructions during work in the confined space.
Confined Space Entry: Entry is the act by which a person passes through an opening into a
confined space. The entrant is considered to have entered as soon as any part of his/her body
breaks the plane of an opening into the space. This includes all periods of time during which the
space is occupied and all ensuing work activities in that space.
Confined Space Entry Supervisor: The person responsible for determining if acceptable entry
conditions are present at a confined space, for authorizing entry, ensuring that any person
entering a confined space are trained, overseeing entry operations, and for terminating any
entry into the space.
Confined Space Rescue Team: Workers who are trained and authorized to conduct confined
space rescue operations during emergencies
Contractor: A provider of services under a contract with Buyer to perform specific business
activities on at Buyer’s sites. Sometimes referred to as the Seller, General Contractor, Service

Provider, Contract Production or Spot Buy. For the purpose of this document, all the
requirements applicable to Sellers will also be applicable to subcontractors.
Direct Supervisor– An individual identified in the Seller’s organization who is responsible for
supervising a task. This individual also has the skillset to write Pre-Task Plans, identify hazards
within the task and the expertise to safely mitigate those hazards.
Engineering Controls – Defined in Section 3.1.
Emergency Response Plan - Has the meaning set forth in Section 2.7.
Energy Source – Any source of electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, thermal, gravity or other
source of energy.
Energized – Machines, equipment or processes that are connected to live energy.
Energized Work Tasks (Energized Work) – Any task in which an employee must perform work,
inspection, testing on a piece of equipment, where the hazardous energy is not able to be
controlled using Lockout energy control due to the nature of the task. Examples of Energized
Work Tasks include: Inspection, Testing, photo eye/sensor alignment, hydraulic cylinder
adjustment, etc.
Energized Work Safe Operating Practice – A documented procedure to be followed where

power remains on and Lockout-energy control is not feasible when performing a task.
Energy Isolating Device – A mechanical device that physically prevents the transmission or
contact with hazardous energy from a given source to the machine or equipment (e.g. electrical
disconnects, pneumatic and hydraulic isolation valves, manually operated switches, a block,
etc.). This does not include a push button, selector switch, or other control circuit type devices.
Equivalent Risk assessment: Process of evaluating the risk(s) arising from a hazard(s), taking
into account the adequacy of any existing controls, and deciding whether or not the risk is
acceptable.
Evacuation Plan – Is part of the Seller’s Emergency Response Plan, as set forth in Section 2.7.
Exposure – A worker performing a task who is in a position to be exposed to one or more

hazardous Energy Sources.
Fatality - Death of one or more people
Group Key Box - A portable box where personal Lockout locks can be applied, which is used to
lock out machinery, equipment and/or processes with multiple energy isolating devices. The
box can be locked by authorized employees to secure keys. Group key boxes are utilized on
machinery, equipment and/or processes where Captive Key Systems are not available or
feasible.
Hazardous Atmosphere: An atmosphere that may expose workers to the risk of death,
incapacitation, impairment of ability to self-rescue (that is, escape unaided from a confined
space), injury or acute illness from one or more of the following causes:

• Atmospheric oxygen concentration below 19.5% or above 23.5%.
• The concentration of a flammable gas, vapor or mist present in the space at or above 10
percent of its lower flammable limit (LFL).
• Airborne combustible dust concentration at or above 10% of its LFL, as indicated by
conditions that obscure vision at 5 feet (1.5 meters) or less.
• The airborne concentration of any substance exceeds the Buyer’s Occupational
Exposure Limits.
• The space contains an atmosphere that is immediately dangerous to life or health
(IDLH). [An IDLH is any condition which poses an immediate or delayed threat to life,
may result in irreversible adverse health effects or would interfere with an individual's
ability to escape unaided from a permit space.]
Hazardous Energy – Any source of energy with the potential to cause harm, injury or loss of
life to a person, such as, but not limited to: Electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic,
chemical, thermal, gravity and stored energy.
High Risk Task: Has the meaning set forth in Section 3.1.
ISN – a third party used to manage and verify that Sellers are meeting the Buyers minimum
safety criteria.
JSA (Job Safety Analysis) – Step-by-step analysis of the sequence of an activity describing
the task component or step, its associated hazards, control measures, and risk level.
Low Risk Task – Has the meaning set forth in Section 3.1.
Lockout – The placement of a Lockout Device on an energy isolating device, in accordance

with an established procedure, assuring that the energy isolating device and the equipment
being controlled cannot be Energized and/or operated until the Lockout Device is removed.
Lockout Device – A device that utilizes a positive means, such as a lock, to hold an energy
isolating device in the safe position and prevent the energizing or operation of a machine,
equipment or process.
Management of Change (MOC): Management of any modification to machinery, equipment

tools and work processes related to new design, redeployment, rebuild, retrofit, rearrangement,
and decommissioning of new or existing processes, machinery, equipment and tools.
Medium Risk Task - Has the meaning set forth in Section 3.1.
Near miss Incident: An incident which did not result, but under different circumstances could
have resulted, in an injury/illness, property or equipment damage.
Personal Lockout Lock – A lock which is assigned to an individual specifically for performing
Lockout Energy Control. Assigned personal locks must not be utilized by any other individual
other than the person to whom they are assigned.
Pre-Task Plans (PTP): A process that is conducted prior to starting a task to evaluate and
document a safe method to perform the task. Pre- task planning consists of identifying any
potential hazards that may exist and developing and documenting specific instructions to

eliminate/minimize and control exposure to hazards. A PTP consists of multiple sections: JSA,
Safety FMEA, planning Questions, signature Page and worker engagement.
Prime Seller Senior Leader – The Sellers highest ranking individual or delegate assigned to
supervise the entire Project. See Pre-Task Plan signature page.
Qualified Person: Individual who, by possession of a recognized professional degree,

certificate, or professional standing, or who by extensive knowledge, training and experience,
has successfully demonstrated their ability to solve or resolve problems related to the subject
matter.
Registered Professional Engineer (PE): An engineer that has completed a college degree
program and due to experience and competency exams has earned a license from their
State's/Province licensure board, this definition may be change in different countries.
Resident Sellers – A Seller who is contracted to perform work on Buyers premises on a

permanent or long-term bases, examples include but are not limited to security, service
agreement firms, chemical/resource Managers etc.
Restricted Access Space (Non-Permit Required) – Is a space that meets all three of the
following requirements:
1. Is large enough and so configured that a worker's entire body can enter the space and
3. Is not designed for continuous worker occupancy.
These spaces, after evaluation, have been found to have little potential for generation of
hazards (e.g. atmospheric) or have the hazards eliminated, substituted or controlled by
engineering controls.
These spaces may also be called Non-Permit Required Confined Space.
Risk - A combination of the likelihood of an occurrence of hazardous event or exposure(s) and

the severity of injury/illness that can be caused by the event or exposure(s).
Risk Mitigation Requirement - Seller safety requirements set forth in Article 5 for the specific
activities described in Article 5.
Root Cause: The most basic cause (or causes) that can reasonably be identified that the site
has control to fix and, when fixed, will prevent (or significantly reduce the likelihood of) the
problem’s recurrence.
Safe Work Zone (SWZ) Technique: The safe work zone technique is a method used by Buyer
in which a person or team identifies and controls all hazardous energies and hazardous motions
that can interact with them or the team.
Safety Critical Equipment - Equipment where a failure, improper usage or incorrect

maintenance could result in significant loss to people, property, and/or processes. Examples

include, but are not limited to, self-contained respirators, mobile equipment, equipment used for
lifting and rigging, personal fall arrest equipment, electrical testing equipment and confined space
equipment.
Safety FMEA – A matrix to evaluate risk of an activity or task using the following formula: “Risk
= Severity Potential Score x Probability of Occurrence Score x Frequency of Exposure Score x
Number of People Exposed Score”. The result will determine the level of detail in the Pre-Task
Planning process.
Safety Observation Tours - Task observations focused on engaging employees and the Seller
in conversations about working safely and on positive/negative “work safely” behaviors and
conditions.
SCS (Safety Control System) – Control system designs that safely control and/or remove all
hazardous motion from equipment in a designated area (i.e. cell or Zone), using interlocked
safety circuits to establish an energy-safe condition.
Seller – Defined in Section 1.2
Seller Senior Leader – The Seller’s highest ranking individual or delegate assigned to
supervise the entire Project.
Seller Supervisor – An individual identified in the Seller’s organization who is responsible for
supervising a task. This individual also has the skillset to write Pre-Task Plans, identify hazards
within the task and the expertise to safely mitigate those hazards.
Servicing and/or Maintenance - Workplace activities such as constructing, installing, setting

up, adjusting, inspecting, modifying, maintaining, and/or servicing machinery and equipment.
Other activities include lubrication, cleaning, un-jamming of machines or equipment, and making
adjustments or tool changes.
SOP (Safety Operating Procedures) - A safe work practice developed to provide clarity on the
proper process to perform a high-risk task included in the sites’ hazard and risk inventory.
Subcontractors - If Seller has subcontracted services pursuant to the Contract, references in

this document to Seller or Seller’s employees will be deemed to include Seller’s subcontractors
and subcontractors’ employees.
Unacceptable Risk Tasks - Activities where Seller employees are exposed to hazards that
have the potential to cause Major Life Altering Injuries or Fatalities with no safety controls in
place.
Worker Safety Engagement – A process conducted by the Seller’s Workers to perform job site
hazard recognition and identify, evaluate and control workplace hazards or deviations from Job
Safety Analysis.
Zone – A system that sequentially performs a number of operations, consisting of one or

multiple Cells.

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1.2 Buyer and Seller Defined; Other Definitions

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1.4 Buyer’s Premises

References in these Conditions to Buyer’s premises include all associated buildings,

1.5 Seller’s Employees

1.7 Seller’s General Responsibility for Worker Safety

1.8 Relationship with Applicable Law

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1.9 Buyer’s Acceptance of Sellers Proposals

Buyer's review or acceptance of Seller’s or its subcontractor’s work instructions/Pre-Task

1.10 Control of Documents

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2. General Seller Requirements

2.1 Seller Safety Criteria (US Only)

• Incident rates must be calculated based government reporting requirements on a

2.2 Requirement for Seller to have Start of Shift Meeting

2.3 Subcontractor Management Requirements

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2.4 Seller Training Requirements

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Changes or mitigations that impact compliance to regulatory requirements will require a

2.6 Safety Plan

2.7 Emergency Response Plan and Medical Treatment

• Medical response procedure

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2.8 Preventative Maintenance of Safety Critical Equipment

Seller agrees to utilize a Preventative Maintenance of Safety Critical Equipment process.

Article 5 of this document identifies equipment that is considered Safety Critical

• Seller must have preventative maintenance and frequency requirements

2.9 Planned Inspection Process

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3. Hazard Identification and Safety FMEA Process Requirements

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3.2 Pre-Task Plan Requirements

3.2.1 Part 1: Job Safety Analysis (JSA)

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Seller must review changes with all crew members

Seller may opt to utilize Buyers Safety FMEA detailed below:

• Calculate a numerical value for risk considering 4 elements: Risk = Severity

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3.2.3 Part 2: Planning Questions

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3.2.4 Part 3: Worker Safety Engagement Process

Seller agrees to follow a preapproved documented process to perform a walkthrough of

– A section to write in any emergency or contingency plans for the work to be

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3.2.4.1 Safe Work Zone Requirements

Part 3 of the Buyer’s Pre-Task Plan Template requires each worker to be

As an example, here is the Buyer’s diagram:

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4 General Safety Requirements

4.1 Life Saving Rules

• We always use required fall hazard/prevention controls when

4.2 Mobile Device Policy

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4.3 Personal Protective Equipment

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5 Risk Mitigation Requirements

1. Operators are to follow the manufacturer’s operating, maintenance and repair