Safety Responsibilities
Housekeeping
Section G-1
The Joint Committee recommends that each Contractor will be responsible for the clean-up of their debris and scrap material and will properly dispose of it off-site. If a Contractor fails to clean up, the Owner may, after 48 hours notice to the Contractor, do so and charge the direct cost to the Contractor.
History of Recommendation:
Reviewed July, 2010
Revised February, 1998
Reviewed May, 1987
Revised December, 1986
Approved November, 1977
Hand Rails – Perimeter Protection
Section G-2
The General Contractor should be responsible for perimeter protection, including any openings. Any removal and/or replacing of hand rails would be the responsibility of the Contractor performing the work requiring the removal of the hand rail.*
* In all cases, where safety issues are involved, care must be taken to follow the prevailing governmental regulations of any agency having jurisdiction of the matter.
History of Recommendation:
Reviewed July, 2010
Revised May, 1990
Reviewed May, 1987
Revised December, 1986
Approved October, 1977
Holes or Openings in Floor or Roof
Section G-3
Any Contractor creating any hole or opening shall be responsible for covering, securing or installing the covers or barricades for the hole or opening. Covers or barricades will be left in place until installation of the final equipment or material. The Contractor installing the final equipment or material would be responsible for the complete removal and disposal of the covers or barricades.*
* In all cases, where safety issues are involved, care must be taken to follow the prevailing governmental regulations of any agency having jurisdiction of the matter.
History of Recommendation:
Reviewed July, 2010
Revised May, 1990
Reviewed May, 1987
Revised December, 1986
Approved November, 1977
Temporary Fire Protection
Section G-4
The Joint Committee recommends that temporary fire protection be furnished by the General Contractor. Any Contractor performing work which requires additional fire protection will be responsible for providing this fire protection.*
* In all cases, where safety issues are involved, care must be taken to follow the prevailing governmental regulations of any agency having jurisdiction of the matter.
History of Recommendation:
Reviewed July, 2010
Revised May, 1990
Reviewed May, 1987
Revised December, 1986
Approved November, 1977
Hazardous Materials
Section G-5
If there is a possibility that hazardous materials may be, or are encountered on a project, the Joint Committee recommends that the Owner should retain the services of a qualified consultant to determine the extent and severity of the problem. The consultant will be responsible for recommending appropriate containment and/or removal methods. Additionally, the consultant will administer the containment and/or removal work which should be performed by a specialized abatement company contracted directly to the owner.
To the greatest extent possible, abatement work should be completed prior to the start of all other construction activities.
History of Recommendation:
Reviewed July, 2010
Reviewed May, 1991
Approved May, 1990