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4.7 TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
Planned annual training must be submitted to the Director of Facility Services at the beginning of
each new year.
4.7.1 Safety Training:
The Contractor shall conduct monthly safety meetings with Contractor employees to ensure
compliance with all safety rules, directives and regulations.
4.7.2 Lockout/Tag out Training:
The Contractor shall ensure all personnel performing lockout/tag out (LO/TO) of energy
sources, such as electricians and HVAC mechanics are fully trained and the procedures for
lockout/tag out are in accordance with current laws and regulations. Required training shall
consist of initial training and bi-annual refresher training. Procedures for LO/TO must be
adhered to.
4.7.3 Respiratory Protection Training:
The Contractor shall develop and maintain a respiratory protection program in accordance
with current laws and regulations.
4.7.4 Sexual Harassment and Equal Employment Opportunity Training:
All Contractor personnel shall receive specific training on prevention of sexual harassment
and Federal Equal Employment Opportunity regulations and laws for the work place on an
annual basis.
4.8 SAFETY
4.8.1 Occupational Health and Safety Agency (OSHA) Program:
All work shall be conducted in a safe manner in accordance with Occupational Health and
Safety Agency (OSHA) current laws and regulations. The Contractor employees shall wear
the required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including, but not limited to, safety
shoes, and head, ear, and eye protection when and where required. It is the Contractor’s
responsibility to provide employees with PPE and to replace worn or defective equipment as
required by Federal and State Occupational Health Agency (OSHA) standards.
4.8.2 OSHA Inspections:
The Contractor’s workspace may be inspected periodically by the Safety Department and/or
Federal or State Inspectors for OSHA violations. Abatement of violations shall be the
responsibility of the Contractor. The Contractor shall provide assistance by escorting and
cooperating with Federal or State OSHA inspectors if a complaint is filed. The Contractor
shall pay any fines levied on the Contractor by Federal or State OSHA Offices.
4.9 ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
4.9.1 Hazardous Waste Management:
The Contractor shall conduct all operations in a manner that reduces or eliminates the
generation of waste; and shall reuse, reclaim, or recycle material to the maximum extent
possible; and shall manage and dispose of hazardous waste in accordance with specific
State Regulations and current EPA guidance. Hazardous wastes are solid wastes that
meet the definition of a hazardous waste in 40 CFR 261. These may include, but are not
limited to, PCBs (primarily in light ballasts); oil, batteries, lead and lead-contaminated debris;
solvents and solvent-contaminated rags; spent lithium, mercury and alkaline batteries; and
fluorescent light bulbs.
4.9.2 Less-than-30-Day Accumulation Site:
The Contractor shall not store hazardous waste on site any longer than 30 days.
Hazardous wastes generated by the performance of this contract shall accumulate in limited