Contractor tosupply plant, ladder,scaffolding, etc.and is liable fordamages arisingfrom non provisionsof light, fencing etc.70Dy.Ex.Engr.Clause 21- The Contractor shall supply at his own cost allmaterial (except such special materials, if any, as may, inaccordance with the contract, be supplied from the P.W.D.stores ), plant, tools, appliances, implements, ladders,cordage, tackles, scaffolding and temporary works requisiteor proper for the proper execution of the work, whether inthe original, altered or substituted form, and whetherincluded in the specification or other documents forming partof the contract or referred to in these conditions or not andwhich may be necessary for the purpose of satisfying orcomplying With the requirements of the Engineer-in – chargeas to any matter as to which under these conditions he isentitled to be satisfied, or which he is entitled to requiretogether with the carriage therefor to and from the work.The Contractor shall also supply without charge therequisite number of persons with the means and materialsnecessary for the purpose of setting out works and counting ,weighing and assisting in the measurement or examinationat any time and from time to time of the work or the materials.Failing this the same may be provided by the Engineer-inchargeat the expense of the Contractor and expenses maybe deducted from any money due to the Contractor under thecontract or from his security deposit or the proceeds of salethereof, or a sufficient portion thereof. The contractor shallprovide all necessary fencing and lights required to protectthe public from accident, and shall also be bound to bear theexpenses of defense of every suit, action or other legalproceedings, at law that may be brought by any person forinjury sustained owing to neglect of the above precautions,and to pay any damages and costs which may be awardedin any such suit action or proceedings to any such person, orwhich may with consent of the Contractor be paid forcompromising any claim by any such person.List of machinery in Contractor’s possession andwhich he proposes to use on the work should be submittedalong with the tender.Clause 21 (A)- The Contractor shall provide suitablescaffolds and working platforms gangways and stairwaysand shall comply with the following regulations in connectiontherewitha)Suitable scaffolds shall be provided for workmenfor all works that cannot be safely done from aladder or by other means.b) A scaffold shall not be constructed, taken downor substantially altered except:-i) Under the supervision of a competent andresponsible person, andSignature of the Contractor No. of Corrections Executive Engineer
71Dy.Ex.Engr.ii) As far as possible by competent workerspossessing adequate experience in this kindof work.c) All scaffolds and appliances connectedtherewith and ladders shalli) be of sound material.ii)Be of adequate strength having regard toloads and strains to which they will besubjected, andiii) Be maintained in proper condition.d) Scaffolds shall be so constructed that no partthereof can be displaced in consequence ofnormal use.e) Scaffolds shall not be over-loaded and so far aspracticable the load shall be evenly distributed.f) Before installing lifting gear on scaffolds specialprecautions shall be taken to ensure thestrength and stability of the scaffolds.g) Scaffolds shall be periodically inspected by acompetent person.h) Before allowing a scaffold to be used by hisworkmen the Contractor shall, whether thescaffold to be used by his workmen or not, takesteps to ensure that it complies fully with theregulations herein specified.i) Working platform, gangway, stairways shalli) be so constructed that no part thereof can sagunduly or unequally.ii) be so constructed and maintained, having regard to theprevailing conditions as to reduce as far as practicable risksof persons tripping or slipping, andiii) be kept free from any unnecessary obstruction.j) In the case of working platform, gangways,working places and stairways at a heightexceeding 2 meters( to be specified ) .i) every working platform and every gangwayshall be closely boarded unless otheradequate measures are taken to ensuresafety:ii) every working platform and gangway shallhave adequate width; andiii) every working platform, gangway, workingplace and stairway shall be suitablyfenced.k) Every opening in the floor of a building or in aworking platform shall except for the time and tothe extent required to allow the excess of personsor the transport or shifting of material beprovided with suitable means to prevent the fallof persons or material.Signature of the Contractor No. of Corrections Executive Engineer