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EXHIBIT D Contractor Health and Safety Program This Contractor Health and Safety Program is made available to you in accordance with the safety clause of this Subcontract and includes the Contractor Health and Safety Manual, which may be available to Subcontractor on HELIXpr...

EXHIBIT D Contractor Health and Safety Program This Contractor Health and Safety Program is made available to you in accordance with the safety clause of this Subcontract and includes the Contractor Health and Safety Manual, which may be available to Subcontractor on HELIXproject external files or by written request to Contractor. All or parts of the contents of this program will apply to your work depending on the nature of your work and the sequence of your work. This document is intended to highlight components of the Contractor Health and Safety Program that go beyond regulatory minimums but is not intended to be all encompassing or to replace regulatory requirements. Variances to the Contractor Health and Safety Program must be submitted to contractor in writing and prior to work starting. Variances will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and must be submitted to the Contractor project Director, General Superintendent, and Senior Safety Director for review and approval. SITE SPECIFIC SAFETY PLAN: A. Subcontractor shall submit a detailed site-specific safety plan (SSSP) for review within ten (10) days of the execution of this Subcontract or thirty (30) days prior to mobilizing to the Project site. The SSSP shall cover the Subcontractor’s scope of work and be submitted via the Hammertech safety platform, or similar electronic application designated by Contractor. B. Subcontractors’ SSSP shall meet or exceed the requirements set forth within the Contractor Health and Safety Program. Failure of Subcontractor to provide a SSSP shall not excuse Subcontractor from adhering to all requirements outlined in Contractor Health and Safety Program. C. All exceptions or deviations to the requirements set forth for the SSSP must be approved by Contractor. SAFETY ORIENTATION AND TRAINING: A. Prior to mobilizing, Subcontractor shall fully inform employees on all available Project information, including but not limited to; site logistics, parking, scope to be performed, Contractor points of contact, and overall jobsite safety expectations. B. Subcontractor shall provide scope specific safety training and records prior to mobilizing on the Project for all their employees, including supervisors. A copy of such training records shall be submitted to Contractor via Hammertech safety platform, or similar electronic application designated by Contractor, prior to mobilizing onsite and maintained throughout the Project duration. C. Subcontractor must attend Contractor’s safety orientation, at times designated by Contractor, prior to working onsite. Any impacts or delays experienced by Subcontractor for failure to attend orientation at designated days and times is the sole responsibility of Subcontractor. After completing an initial safety orientation, each person will receive a visible or virtual designation indicating completion of orientation. Re-orientation shall be required annually, or as required by Contractor. D. Each Subcontractor shall identify new personnel and shall advise Contractor of its means of identification within their SSSP for review and approval. E. Subcontractor frontline supervision may be required to attend specific training provided by contractor or client, including but not limited to: Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Onboarding Utility Avoidance Program (UAP) Arc Flash Awareness, site specific Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO), and site-specific Energy Control Program (ECP) Front Line Supervision training Pre-task planning and JHA development training Energy Wheel and hazard recognition training F. All craft workers and supervisors are required to attend the following training sessions and/or a minimum of 4 hours of awareness training per month, this does not include weekly required toolbox talks, all hands meetings etc. Subcontractor is responsible for providing or arranging their own safety training. The training courses may include, but are not limited to: OSHA 10 HR or Equivalent First Aid and Bloodborne Pathogens Training CPR and AED Training Emergency Procedures Training Trade Specific Safety Training G. Verification of adequate training for scopes of work may be requested at the discretion of the Contractor and should be available within 24 hours of request. Subcontractor will always maintain training logs. JOB HAZARD ANALYSIS AND HIGH-RISK ACTIVITIES: A. Subcontractor shall supplement their SSSP with scope specific Job Hazard Analyses (JHA’s) that outline the hazards associated with the work and the control measures they intend to implement. The JHA is a pre-work tool that shall be utilized by supervision to train craft workers on the proper process and procedures associated with the scope or work and control exposures in advance of performing the work. B. Subcontractor shall complete, and submit weekly, a High-Risk Activity (HRA) 3-week look ahead schedule that captures all high- risk activities and details the proper controls to be implemented to protect craft workers from these hazards. C. HRA’s are defined as any activity that poses significant risk to the workforce and/or any activity that could cause significant property damage, schedule delay, or cost impacts to the Project. Contractor reserves the right to deem any activity an HRA. Revised 9/1/2024. Page 1  D. Examples of HRA’s include, but are not limited to: Work from height utilizing personal fall arrest systems (PFAS) Crane, rigging, and lifting activities. Energization of any building system or construction utility The use of forklifts/lifting devices for non-routine or high-risk activities (as defined in Lift Utilization Program) Scaffold erection/dismantle. Excavations FATIGUE MANAGEMENT PLAN A. Contractor is committed to preventing fatigue related accidents and injuries. As part of the Subcontractor’s SSSP, a fatigue management plan shall be developed and implemented onsite. The fatigue management plan shall cover, at a minimum, the following items: 1. New craft workers, whether new to Subcontractor or new to Project, supervision, and onboarding during their first 90 days 2. Plan to include managing and professionally training all craft workers. 3. Plan to include monitoring consecutive workdays and total weekly work hours for individual craft worker. 4. Plan to ensure that safety critical tasks are not performed by an individual who has worked more than six consecutive days or fifty-eight total weekly work hours. A detailed fatigue management plan shall be submitted for review and approval by contractor If individuals associated with safety critical tasks or high-risk work must exceed six consecutive work days or when work hours must exceed 58 hours per week, a. Safety critical tasks are defined as activities that could result in a PSIF (potentially serious injury and/or fatality) event. Examples include but are not limited to; crane and heavy equipment operators, switching crews, and those working at heights while utilizing PFAS. 5. Ergonomics and musculoskeletal PRE-TASK PLAN: A. Subcontractor shall conduct daily meetings with each crew to review the pre task plan (PTP) prior to the start of work and following adjustments to the plan through the course of the workday, ensuring the meeting is held as close as practical to the work in the field and that all craft workers are present. Meetings should be conducted in a language understood by all employees. B. Subcontractors shall complete and submit Contractor provided PTP in addition to any subcontractor or scope specific PTPs that may be required. All PTPs shall be submitted daily by the supervisor in the Hammertech application, or similar electronic application designated by Contractor. C. Any employee of Subcontractor, regardless of supervisory level, assigning work to others will in each instance give sufficient direction or caution to adequately provide for a safe completion of the assignment. This same principle will apply when changing personnel from one work area to another. Hazardous chemicals will be discussed, providing guidelines for their use, and protective equipment required for the work to be performed. D. PTPs shall provide information of quality and detail needed for the safe execution of the work. Subcontractor supervision shall be directly involved in the development, implementation, and auditing of PTPs and daily safety huddles to ensure the quality and documentation meets the expectations of Contractor. SUBCONTRACTOR ROLES, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: A. Project Superintendent: Subcontractor shall identify a Project Superintendent who is responsible for overall jobsite safety. The Subcontractor Superintendent shall plan, develop, and support a safety focused schedule, lead the safety culture, and ensure the safe execution of the work. All Superintendents shall have, as a minimum requirement, an OSHA 30-hour Certification. B. Project Manager: Subcontractor shall identify a Project Manager who will assist the superintendent and project team in the development and execution of an initiative-taking jobsite safety plan. All project managers shall have, as a minimum requirement, an OSHA 10-hour certification. C. Field Supervision: Subcontractor’s trained supervision must remain on the Project site while Subcontractor has craft workers onsite. This supervisor is responsible for the safety and oversight of its craft workers. Subcontractor’s craft workers will not be allowed to work on the Project without adequate supervision from Subcontractor. All supervisors shall have, as a minimum requirement, an OSHA 30 hour and First Aid/CPR/AED certification and be competent and/or qualified to oversee their scope of work. 1. Subcontractor understands that high hazard, job specific, or work requiring less than 25 craft workers may require supervision, at the discretion of Contractor, to have the training indicated below for a safety professional and that Contractor may also require this person to be dedicated (non-working) personnel. D. Safety Professional: Subcontractor with twenty-five (25) or more craft workers onsite, at the same time, must provide a site safety Manager who meets or exceeds all requirements outlined below. Subcontractors shall add additional safety professionals (Safety Coordinators) who meet or exceed all requirements outlined below when total craft worker counts reach (55), (85) and will add an additional Safety Coordinators for every increment of thirty (30) craft workers thereafter. At the discretion of Contractor, the number of required safety professionals may be adjusted in accordance with qualifications of craft workers, scope of work, Subcontractor performance, or inherent high-risk activities. Safety professionals must be approved by Contractor, deviations from minimum requirements and/or changes to proposed or Revised 9/1/2024. Page 2  approved safety professionals must be made by contractor in writing. Resumes must be submitted by Subcontractor thirty (30) days prior to the date requiring a safety professional on site for review by Contractor. Should a change in personnel be required, subcontractor shall submit in writing replacement safety professional resume and coordinate contractor interview prior to approved safety professionals’ departure. Subcontractors may request a variance to prescribed requirements and submit a resume for a safety professional who does not meet the credential or experience requirements outlined below but has additional qualifications or experience that would warrant consideration by the Contractor, variances will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Contractor may request to conduct an interview with any proposed safety professionals on a as needed basis. Subcontractor shall ensure appropriate coverage that supports subcontractor scope activities while maintaining 100% coverage during safety professional paid time off (PTO), training, or other extended site absences. All Safety Professionals shall wear a blue trimmed, ANSI Level 2 (or higher) safety vest. 1. Safety Manager Safety Manager is responsible for overall subcontractor safety program execution, management of subcontractor safety coordinators, sub-tier management, case & Care management, OCIP/CCIP claims, craft training, safety administration, work coordination, High risk activity planning and development, etc. Minimum CHST BCSP Certification Minimum OSHA 510 Relevant scope and team management experience First Aid, Narcan, Bloodborne Pathogens, CPR, and AED training Emergency procedures training NFPA 70E and LOTO competency and experience (Required for all MEP scopes of work and any scope of work that requires the use of LOTO) Mental Health First Aid Training 2. Safety Coordinator Safety Coordinators and each additional safety coordinator are responsible for assisting the Safety Manager with safety program execution, field supervision, training, safety administration, case/care management, coordination, etc. BCSP Certification (STS-C or Higher) OSHA 510 hour First Aid, Narcan, Bloodborne Pathogens, CPR, and AED training Emergency procedures training NFPA 70E and LOTO experience (Required for all MEP scopes of work and any scope of work that requires the use of LOTO) E. Workforce: All craft workers and subcontractor employees must obtain a minimum of OSHA 10-hour within 30 days of starting work at the project site. Proof of training must be submitted to Contractor upon completion. At the discretion of Contractor, OSHA 30-hour training may be required based on the scope of work or Subcontractor performance. F. Safety Inspections: Subcontractors Safety Professional, Field Supervision, and Management shall participate in weekly safety walks, audits, and inspections as outlined by the Contractor. STRETCH AND BEND PROGRAM: A. Subcontractor shall implement a daily exercise program that occurs prior to work starting and after breaks, lunches, or prior to returning to work from extended break periods. Stretch and bend is voluntary, and all workers should only participate in activities where they are physically capable and comfortable. SAFETY MEETINGS: A. Subcontractor shall attend all safety meetings held by Contractor as further outlined in the Contractor’s Health and Safety Manual. B. Subcontractor shall conduct scope specific safety meetings with their work force as outlined in the Contractor’s Health and Safety Manual. END OF THE WEEK INJURY STATEMENT: A. The Subcontractor shall maintain the end of the week injury statement for each of its employees on file with the signed copies at the jobsite. A copy will be furnished to the Contractor at the conclusion of the work week. CRANES AND HOISTING: A. All machinery/equipment provided by Subcontractor that is equipped with a whip line is considered a crane and must meet all requirements of the manufacturer, Contractor’s Health and Safety Manual, and the following: 1. All crane loads exceeding 75% of load chart capacity will be considered critical lifts and additional documentation including, but not limited to, third party engineered plans may be required. Critical picks shall be reviewed and approved by designated contractor supervision on a case-by-case basis. 2. All cranes require an independent third-party inspection onsite and prior to use. Furthermore, third party re-inspections Revised 9/1/2024. Page 3  are required of tower cranes monthly and mobile cranes quarterly. Re-inspection by a third-party inspector must be completed upon any incident (i.e., lightning strike), re-assembly, or reconfiguration of the crane. Third party inspections are required on tower cranes prior to jumping / dismantling activities. (All third-party inspections are to be paid for by Subcontractor if Subcontractor provides crane. 3. Personnel hoisting with cranes shall not be utilized without prior written approval from the contractor. 4. All crane operators must provide a valid crane operators certification by an approved agency or union. 5. A pick plan must be submitted by Subcontractor for review and approval by Contractor no less than fifteen (15) workdays prior to commencement of work and shall include the following at a minimum: Crane checklist per Contractor’s Health and Safety Manual 3D pick plan Critical lift paperwork as applicable Provide certificate of insurance (COI) per Contractor requirements Operator certifications (NCCCO or equivalent, medical card, CDL driver’s license, employer operator evaluation, and valid medical card/DOT evaluation) Qualified rigger certifications 1 year of maintenance records Job Hazard Analysis (Assembling / Disassembly & General Activity) Annual inspection Documented Load Weight Verification (engineered cut sheets, manufactures data, etc.) Rigging Specification Sheets / Engineering Documentation (Ex. Spreader Bards, Pallet Lifters, etc.) 6. All crane plans shall include a 10% weight allowance as a safety factor for any non-engineered loads. At the discretion of Contractor, the 10% weight allowance can be excluded if 100% of an engineered load weight can be confirmed. 7. Tag lines are required on all loads. 8. Manufactured below-the-hook lifting devices such as pallet lifters shall be used whenever hoisting materials on pallets. 9. All subcontractors shall adhere to the below wind requirements: Rigging / hoisting operations shall not occur when wind speeds (sustained or gusts) exceed twenty-five mph. Operations shall be suspended if control of load is lost at wind speeds less than 25 mph. Manufacturer’s recommendations shall supersede allowable max wind speed if less than 25 mph. Wind speeds outlined in lift plan or JHA shall supersede allowable max wind speed if less than 25 mph. 10. All cranes shall be equipped with an anemometer. 11. Subcontractor shall be required to evaluate the need for, and provide when applicable, appropriate FAA 7460 documentation. 12. Forklifts that have the capability to raise and lower loads via mechanical means (i.e., winches) or that have the capability of moving loads horizontally or otherwise meet the definition of a crane per OSHA guidelines shall require a certified operator. B. Subcontractor use of Contractor provided crane or equipment shall require submission by Subcontractor of a rigging/lift plan, crane checklist, and rigger certifications for Contractor review and approval prior to use. RIGGING / RIGGER AND CRANE SIGNALER REQUIREMENTS: A. All craft workers engaged in the rigging and crane signaling operations shall be able to demonstrate proof of training by an approved agency or union that has been completed within the past 5 years. All qualified riggers will be identified using a red trimmed ANSI class 2 vest with the letter "R" on the back. All rigging equipment shall be inspected prior to each shift and as necessary during the shift to ensure safety. Damaged or defective rigging shall be immediately removed from service. All rigging devices shall have permanently affixed identification stating size, grade, rated capacity, and manufacturer. EQUIPMENT USE IN CONFINED SPACE: A. Subcontractor shall provide carbon monoxide filters (scrubbers) on the mufflers of all fuel powered vehicles and equipment operated in confined spaces (including interior or indoor spaces) or the Subcontractor has the option to use propane powered equipment. It is the responsibility of the Subcontractor utilizing equipment to provide monitoring for determining adequacy of ventilation and preventing exposure to all people. Should filters/scrubbers not meet sufficient regulatory requirements, additional controls such as mechanical ventilation may be required and are the responsibility of Subcontractor to provide. POWER LINE SAFETY: A. It is the responsibility of the Subcontractor performing the work that a competent person must perform a Project start up evaluation and complete the Overhead Power Lines Assessment Checklist and submit to Contractor. The purpose of the evaluation is to survey the Project for overhead power lines, to determine if found lines can be shut off or insulated. All craft workers shall be trained in the hazards of overhead power lines. Powerlines shall be visibly identified by Subcontractor utilizing signage, warning lines, flagging, etc. prior to mobilizing equipment to those affected areas. CELL PHONE POLICY: A. Cell phones or smart devices may only be used in a safe area, away from the work area. Devices may be utilized onsite if they do not interfere with craft worker safety or the safety of others. The taking and / or sharing of photos or videos is prohibited, including social media posts, and may result in Subcontractor default, disciplinary action, and / or confiscation of Revised 9/1/2024. Page 4  devices. B. Playing music is prohibited onsite. This includes the use of earphones or Bluetooth devices. FIRST AID: A. Adequate first aid supplies shall be maintained by Contractor and Subcontractor. These should be stored in a special kit or box with the location(s) clearly marked and communicated to the craft workers. A site medic or medical professional may be available during the work shift, if available all the onsite medical professional shall administer first aid treatment. If a medical professional is not available, then treatments shall be administered by person appointed by the Contractor or Subcontractor. Subcontractor shall ensure that someone who has completed a first-aid training course conducted by a recognized agency, such as the American Red Cross. Subcontractor must have an onsite employee who has current CPR, AED, and first aid training available during all work shifts. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: A. Subcontractor shall pay for all PPE and any replacement PPE required to be used by their employees to comply with Contractor/OSHA regulations. B. The protective equipment to be furnished by Subcontractor to their employees shall be determined by the advance analysis of the job and by conditions that occur as the work progresses. Subcontractor shall be responsible for enforcing the use of protective equipment worn by their employees. The following shall be the minimum expectation for compliance: 1. ANSI approved eye protection while onsite. 2. Employees shall wear ANSI approved goggles in conjunction with safety glasses and face shields when performing grinding, chipping, or any other operation where they are exposed to eye and face hazards. 3. Welders' hoods and face shields must be worn only by attaching them to hard hats. 4. Effective January 15th, 2026, all hardhats shall be ANSI Type II or ANSI Type I that meet or exceed EN 12492 testing requirements and must be always worn. An integrated retention system (Chin Strap) must be provided by the manufacturer and always worn. Variances to this requirement must be submitted in writing and approved by contractor. 5. Class 2 or class 3 reflective vests and/or apparel are to be always worn throughout the Project. 6. Subcontractor shall require all employees to wear hard-soled work boots in good condition. 7. Coast Guard approved life preservers shall be provided and shall be worn by all craft workers whenever working over or near water. 8. Hearing protection shall be used whenever personnel are exposed to excessive noise levels. 9. Gloves shall be worn at all times while performing work and while handling tools, equipment, and/or materials on the project site. Appropriate gloves suited for each scope of work and work task shall be evaluated by each Subcontractor as part of the JHA process and provided to all craft workers. A minimum of cut level 3 gloves shall be utilized unless otherwise approved by Contractor. Additionally, the option to always require 100% glove use onsite shall be at contractors’ discretion. 10. Both cut-resistant gloves and sleeves shall be worn when handling or working near sharp objects, such as glass, metals, mesh, drywall, insulation, and utility knives. HOUSEKEEPING: A. Plastic bottles, scraps, paper cups and similar rubbish shall be placed by Subcontractor's craft workers in trash containers and emptied daily. No glass bottles are allowed on the jobsite. B. Rubbish, debris, and waste materials shall be removed from the work area daily by Subcontractor's craft workers. Form and scrap lumber shall be kept clear from all work areas. Material with protruding nails must be removed or the nails bent over. C. Stairways, ladders, ramps, platforms, walkways, and work areas shall be kept clear and clean of loose material and trash by Subcontractor's craft workers. D. All material must be kept back from the outer edge of a building a minimum of 10’-0” at building perimeter and 6’-0” at interior floor openings. SIGNAGE and BARRICADES: A. Subcontractor shall furnish, install, and maintain all signage and labels associated with their scope of work, in both English and Spanish, which comply with ANSI and OSHA standards, including state OSHA programs. All construction safety signs that incorporate OSHA/ANSI safety warning labels such as, warning, notice, caution, etc. must be used and maintained in accordance with the latest ANSI/OSHA standards. Signs may not be printed on paper and/or laminated unless an appropriate, ANSI approved printer and sign material is utilized. Signs must be made of a durable material and reflective where required in low light situations. This standard applies to all temporary and permanent safety signs. B. All barricades shall be hard/rigid physical barricades unless otherwise agreed to by Contractor prior to installation. The use of caution/danger tape, ropes, flagging, or chain shall not be utilized without prior approval from the Contractor. Subcontractors shall reference the Contractor Health and Safety Program for detailed barricade requirements. C. All controlled Access Zones (CAZ), warning lines, etc. shall be maintained at least 15’ from the leading edge or fall exposure, regardless of activity. Appropriate fall protection such as fall restraint or fall arrest must be utilized by all workers when working within 15’ of the leading edge unless protected by other acceptable means of fall protection (i.e., guard rail). Revised 9/1/2024. Page 5 OVERHEAD WORK and DROPPED OBJECT PROTECTION: A. While working at heights, including the use of ladders, Mobile Elevated Work Platform (MEWPS), Scaffolding, etc. tools shall be tethered to protect from falling objects. B. All overhead work shall be protected by creating a controlled access zone (CAZ) constructed of hard/rigid barricades. C. The sole use of spotters shall not be utilized to protect from overhead work or dropped object protection unless approved by the contractor. D. The use of spotters is required while working in MEWPS when: a. Working within 5’ of finished product or equipment b. Traversing from one work location to the next c. When traveling in an elevated position. FALL PROTECTION: A. All Project personnel are required to comply with the Fall Protection Program, which requires 100% fall protection from unprotected heights of 6’-0” or greater, including working on ladders of any height within 6-feet of a floor edge or other fall exposure, unless a permanent wall system is in place. Subcontractor shall take measures to eliminate, prevent, and control the fall hazards associated with their scope of work. The OSHA safety monitoring system will not be accepted as a fall protection measure for any trade. A shock absorbing lanyard is required for all personal fall arrest systems. B. The 100% fall protection requirement is mandatory, including but not limited to loading/unloading trucks and equipment, material deliveries, etc. All subcontractors shall plan their work to include the use of adequate overhead tie-off points unless deemed infeasible or unsafe by a qualified person. C. All fall protection equipment shall follow 29 CFR 1926.500, the OSHA fall protection standard for the construction industry. D. The use of self-retracting Lanyard (SRL) is required for fall arrest, lanyards shall not be utilized unless approved by contractor. All fall protection must meet or exceed current ANSI requirements. E. Foot level tie-off shall not be utilized unless deemed infeasible or unsafe by a qualified person and approved by contractor. F. Subcontractor shall have a trained designated person competent in fall protection to implement the Fall Protection Program. G. Training shall be documented and conducted per the requirements of the OSHA Construction Standards. H. Subcontractor shall submit a Site-Specific Fall Protection Plan and HRA for review and approval prior to the commencement of the applicable work. I. Perimeter and leading-edge fall protection systems must include the use of full height (toe board to top rail) debris netting, or similar means of dropped object protection (i.e., fencing/hard barricades). Subcontractors are responsible for the removal and replacement of perimeter/leading edge fall protection systems as required by their scopes of work. SCAFFOLDS: A. All scaffolding shall be thoroughly inspected (marked with scaffolding tags) by Subcontractor’s designated competent person before and after erection and daily while in use. All scaffolding must conform to Subpart L of the OSHA Construction Standards. B. Permanently secured access ladders shall be provided on all scaffolding. C. Craft workers will be prohibited from climbing on structural members. D. Craft workers shall be tied off 100% of the time while working at heights of 6’-0” or greater. E. All mobile scaffolding shall include guardrails regardless of height. F. A competent person in scaffolding must always be present while scaffold is being erected or dismantled. G. The use of stilts is prohibited without prior written approval by Contractor. LADDERS: A. Ladders are to be used as a last resort and may only be utilized with contractor approval. Subcontractor shall assess work conditions for each task by completing a JHA and utilize other means of access where possible. Should Contractor approve the use of step ladders, only podium ladders shall be acceptable. Subcontractors are responsible for designating a location for ladders to be stored and physically secured/locked when not in use. B. All ladders shall be inspected before each use. Broken/damaged ladders shall be removed from service immediately and destroyed. All ladders must conform to ANSI standards. C. All straight ladders shall be set on firm level foundations at a four (4) to one (1) pitch, have 4’-0” of clear access at top and bottom, extend above the landing a minimum of 36”, and be secured against movement while in use. Safety feet will be used on all straight ladders. D. Metal ladders are not permitted to use. E. Single portable ladders over 24’-0” in length shall not be used. F. Ladders shall be secured at top and bottom. If this is not possible, a craft worker must hold the base of the ladder while work is being performed. FLOOR, WALL, AND SHAFT OPENINGS AND STAIRWAYS: A. All holes, openings, or depressions shall be protected to meet or exceed the following and must always comply with OSHA standards. If protection will be used to support people, materials, and/or equipment it shall be designed by a qualified individual and submitted to Contractor two (2) weeks prior to requiring field conditions. Revised 9/1/2024. Page 6  1. All floor openings that are equal to or greater than 2” in any direction, but smaller than 16”, shall be protected and labeled. 2. All floor openings or depressions greater than 16” in any direction, or large enough for a person to fall through, shall be protected by a hole cover with label, guardrails with toe board, and debris netting. 3. At shaft and stairway openings which are greater than eight feet in any direction, a hole cover may not be required if approved in writing by Contractor. Provisions shall be made by responsible Subcontractor for creating, securing, and labeling the opening for covers, guardrails, and toe boards. These shall remain in place until the openings have been closed or permanent stairs and elevators installed. B. Guardrails must always be maintained at openings or depressions greater than 16” in any direction, in stairways, elevator shafts and at the building perimeter. Guardrails must meet or exceed OSHA standards. C. A fall protection removal permit found in the Contractor’s Health and Safety Manual shall be utilized for all shaft entries or fall protection removal. Subcontractor shall not remove, alter, adjust, or change any fall protection (covers, guardrails, netting) without the approval of Contractor’s leadership. D. Never, under any circumstance, should a floor opening be covered with sheet rock or other unsuitable material. All floor coverings must support a minimum of 500 lbs. or four times their intended load, whichever is greater, labeled to comply with ANSI and OSHA standards, and shall be fastened to the floor. FIRE PROTECTION: A. Gasoline or other flammable liquids shall be stored in UL approved safety containers and properly labeled. Plastic cans are not allowed onsite. B. Approved heating devices shall be properly insulated to prevent setting fire to adjacent structures. C. Fire extinguishers shall be selected by Subcontractor based on the type of fire hazard anticipated. Extinguishers shall be located where they are readily accessible and easily visible. D. Smoking or use of e-cigarettes is prohibited on the Project site unless Contractor provides a designated smoking area. E. The use of open flame, exposed heating element, or any other sources of ignition will not be allowed in areas or rooms where painting is done. F. All hot work requires Subcontractor to obtain a Hot Work Permit. A fire watch must be present and have a fire extinguisher available. G. No open flames for the use of cooking will be permitted on the Project without approval by Contractor. HAND AND POWER TOOLS: A. All power tools are to be included as cordless unless the tool is unavailable or as approved by Contractor. B. Subcontractor shall ensure grounding of all fixed and portable electrical tools and equipment. C. Subcontractor is responsible for ascertaining that all power saws in use are provided with the proper operating guards. D. Power saws shall only be operated by authorized and qualified personnel. All bandsaws shall be double interlocked unless designed for single hand use or otherwise approved by Contractor. Reciprocating (i.e., SawZall) saws shall not be used on the project site without prior written approval from the contractor. E. Subcontractor shall utilize a dedicated cut station for all field cuts or cutting activities. F. All extension cords shall be of the grounded type rated for heavy duty use. G. Faulty electrical cords shall be removed from service and destroyed immediately. H. Subcontractor may be required to provide ground fault circuit interrupters for use by their craft workers. I. The use of manual post and stake drivers is not permitted. J. Installed all-thread and similar material must be cut to length utilizing purpose-built power tools (i.e., all-thread cutting tools) K. Safe stops saws shall be utilized when work scope allows. L. Handheld grinders shall be equipped with anti-kickback clutching and paddle style triggers. M. It is expected and understood that subcontractors will evaluate tools and equipment to ensure that they have selected the safest tool possible for the scope of work. POWER ACTUATED TOOLS: A. Low velocity pistol type tools with a pistol grip shall be used in all cases where applicable. High velocity tools shall be used only for those applications where low velocity tools will not meet job requirements. When a high velocity tool is no longer required, it shall be removed from the Project. B. Powder actuated tools shall be used, operated, repaired, serviced, and handled only by authorized personnel who have been trained and certified by the manufacturer. Tools will be tested daily, and all defects corrected before use. C. Tools shall not be loaded until immediately before use. Loaded tools shall not be left unattended. Load strips shall be disposed of properly under manufacturer’s guidelines. Load strips with unfired “shots” shall not be disposed of in trash receptacles and shall be removed from the Project daily by the Subcontractor. UTILITY AVOIDANCE PROGRAM (UAP): A. All Subcontractors performing site grading, mass excavation, trenching, excavation, and/or other ground disturbance activities shall comply with the Underground Utility Avoidance Program (UAP) outlined in the Contractor’s Health and Safety Manual. B. Subcontractor is responsible for contacting the utility location service prior to beginning any underground or overhead (which could affect overhead power or utilities) work. C. Subcontractor shall pothole using vac truck, physically locate, identify as built, and confirm design interface of all existing Revised 9/1/2024. Page 7  utilities prior to installation of its scope. In addition, Subcontractor shall notify Contractor of any conflicts prior to excavation and installation of this scope of work. Subcontractor shall vacuum excavate to pothole all existing utilities to verify depth and path. Subcontractor shall provide coordination sketches/elevations at intersections with utilities provided by others. D. Subcontractor shall provide a hand-held radio detection wand for its use in confirming, verifying, and installing underground utilities. This device must be present at the work location of all excavation activities when excavation is occurring. The individual operating the wand must be trained to use the specific equipment by a competent person and the training documentation provided to the Contractor. E. Subcontractor shall provide/perform scanning of any concrete prior to coring/cutting/drilling to ensure no unknown utilities/structural members are struck. F. Subcontractor is responsible for physically investigating all work areas’ surroundings and inspecting for utilities that are not shown on the Contract Documents two weeks prior to starting work. G. All new utilities installed by Subcontractor shall include warning tape above the utility line(s). In the cases where non-metallic utilities are installed by this Subcontractor, a trace wire must be installed, in addition to the warning tape, to allow positive location/early warning detection during future excavation activities. This includes all temporary and permanently installed utilities under this scope of work. H. All construction (temp) electrical feeders shall be encased in concrete/flowable fill that has been dyed or colored red with a minimum strength of 100psi. PROJECT SITE WASTE/SOIL REMOVAL: E. Subcontractor shall be responsible for the removal, from the Project, of Special Waste or materials contaminated with Special Waste attributed to Subcontractor. Special Waste is categorized as fuels, metals (such as lead), solvents, herbicides or pesticides, asbestos, volatiles, etc. This Special Waste must be disposed of in a certified landfill and proper documentation must be submitted to the Contractor. Prior to the disposal of the Special Waste, Subcontractor must evaluate the waste (through testing if required), identify disposal alternatives, document acceptance at landfills, identify location of waste in landfills, and monitor the facility. This documentation must be submitted to the Contractor at all stages of the disposal processes. TRENCHES AND EXCAVATIONS: A. The following requirements shall be included in addition to the applicable OSHA standards: 1. All soil shall be classified as Type C unless otherwise classified by a qualified person. Subcontractors must submit an excavation plan prior to starting work that clearly outlines planned means and methods, including any relevant engineering plans that outline deviations from Class C protection requirements. 2. Subcontractor shall utilize hard rigid barricades to protect all open trenches or excavations. Trenches or excavations that are adjacent to heavy equipment, moving vehicles, or public roadways shall be protected with concrete (or similar barricades. PUBLIC AND PROPERTY PROTECTION: A. Only authorized personnel shall be allowed on the Project. B. Hard barricades and signage shall be provided on all open ditches and excavations where there is public exposure. Additional methods for identifying open ditches and excavations may be required at the discretion of Contractor. C. Blasting, pile driving, underpinning and similar operations may present special exposures to adjoining or adjacent structures. When such operations are planned, it is important that Subcontractor's designated competent person or project manager make a preliminary survey of the property to determine structural defects which exist. If such defects exist and there is a possibility of aggravating them, precise preconstruction surveys should be made to establish that the conditions were not caused by Subcontractor operations but existed before the Project started. Depending on the seriousness of the possible aggravations, these surveys should be made by an independent, qualified Professional Engineer and may include photographs, which should be made and dated by an impartial commercial photographer. EQUIPMENT CERTIFICATION/TRAINING: A. Craft workers operating mobile equipment must have proof of training and certification on the safe operation for the specific piece of equipment. Subcontractor shall submit proof of training and certification prior to the operation of mobile equipment. FORKLIFT UTILIZATION: A. Subcontractor shall prepare a site-specific forklift utilization program to be submitted for review as part of their SSSP. This program shall make use of the risk levels and format found in Contractor’s Health and Safety Manual as a guide to classify their work. Contractor approval is required prior to utilization of equipment onsite. B. Subcontractor shall provide operator certification(s) and experience resume prior to mobilizing equipment onsite for Contractor review and approval. Operators shall meet these minimum requirements: Training certification must be equipment specific (i.e., CAT, JLG, etc.) Training and certification shall be based on forklift classification (i.e., Class 1-7) Training shall be completed within the previous one (1) year period and refreshed annually throughout the duration of the Project. Operators shall attend task/scope specific coordination meetings as deemed necessary by Contractor. C. All operators shall wear orange, ANSI class II safety vests that have “Forklift Operator” always labeled on the back of vest while operating equipment. D. All equipment spotters shall wear orange, ANSI class II (or higher) safety vest that have “Spotter” always labeled on the back of vest while spotting equipment. Spotters shall be professionally trained and shall utilize spotting flags when directing equipment. Revised 9/1/2024. Page 8  Spotter training documentation shall be made available by Subcontractor at Contractor’s request. E. Rigging assessment plan(s) to be made available to all operators and available in the cab of the equipment. This plan shall be updated as necessary and reviewed with the operator following any changes. F. For all activities deemed to be medium or high risk in accordance with Contractor’s Health and Safety Manual, a Contractor Forklift Utilization Permit must be completed by Subcontractor prior to commencing any work activities. A pre-work inspection, per Contractor’s Health and Safety Manual, shall be completed for all low-risk activities. ENERGY CONTROL PROGRAM(ECP): A. Subcontractor has reviewed and understands the requirements set forth within the Contractor's Energy Control Program and will comply with all requirements as included in the Energy Control Program as well as any local, state, or AHJ requirements. B. The Electrical Subcontractor(s), and any Subcontractor responsible for hazardous (active or stored) energy, are responsible for compliance with all provisions and will provide Contractor with a written, site-specific Energy Control Plan (ECP) that complies with NFPA 70E and Contractor’s Energy Control Plan. C. Electrical Hazard Awareness Training (EHAT) shall be conducted on a regular and frequent basis and may be required for all Contractor and client employees, subcontractors, vendors, and visitors. D. Construction Power and Lighting Plans 1. Power and lighting plans for use during construction shall be submitted and reviewed by Contractor. This includes planned construction use, electrical one line/as built, floor plan for power distribution locations, and product data for all materials. Electrical Subcontractor shall complete and submit a short circuit, coordination, arc flash study (SCCAF) for all construction power systems prior to installation. A registered engineer shall perform the SCCAF. If temporary generators are utilized as part of Project construction power distribution, the generator shall be evaluated by a qualified individual as part of the SCCAF to determine if additional steps are needed. 2. No conductors will be directly buried unless the conductor is designed for this usage and properly identified as required per the Contractor’s Health and Safety Manual. All pathways will be marked at finished elevation and denoted on a regularly maintained and detailed as-built document. All work shall be coordinated with the permanent installations and Project UAP. 3. Temporary electrical and lighting systems shall be installed in such a way to prevent accidental damage and be protected from expected scopes of work. NM (Romex) and MC cabling shall not be utilized for temporary installations. UL listed products and cord/plug devices shall not be field modified or spliced unless allowed by the manufacture. 4. Non-metallic cable, Romex, or other residential components/apparatuses shall not be utilized onsite. 5. Hard/extra hard usage SO cord and power distribution boxes (spider boxes) that are installed/secured on columns or otherwise secured off the ground with twist lock connections are the preferred installation for construction power. 6. All Subcontractors are responsible for implementing a monthly cord inspection program. 7. All construction power components shall be installed in such a way as to avoid damage, future installations, and must be hung/secured overhead per manufacturer/code guidelines. 8. All construction power distribution panels shall be properly protected secured and labeled in accordance with OSHA, NFPA 70E, and NEC requirements. 9. Panels, disconnects, and devices shall be secured and controlled by the Electrical Subcontractor, via positive lock control, always. 10. All component and/or system splices shall be made and secured in properly protected devices. E. The Assured Equipment Grounding Program will be site specific and comply with all the conditions of 1926.404(b)(2)(iii) items. (A) through (B). F. Temporary lights must be hardwired to independent breakers/circuits. G. Temporary lights must always be available while switching from temporary to permanent power. H. Temporary lighting levels will be maintained at a minimum of five foot-candles per square foot throughout construction and at a minimum of fifty foot-candles per square foot (or permanent lighting) for finish applications. ACCIDENT/INJURY, INCIDENT AND NEAR MISS INVESTIGATION AND REPORTING: A. All accidents, incidents, injuries, and near misses shall be investigated by Subcontractor and reviewed by the Contractor. All accidents, incidents, injuries, and near misses must be reported within one hour to Contractor. All craft workers shall be encouraged to report accidents, incidents, injuries, and near misses without fear of reprimand. Subcontractor will prepare a written report on all accidents, incidents, injuries, and near misses to be turned into Contractor. Report forms will be available from Contractor. In all cases other than first aid, the First Report of Injury Form provided by the state shall be completed. A copy of the First Report of Injury form shall be retained at the Project and shall note the action taken to prevent a recurrence. B. Incident Reports, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and Event Learning Teams (ELT) 1. Following any safety incident, near miss, accident or property damage, Subcontractor shall conduct thorough incident investigations to ascertain how the event happened and what actions are required to prevent a similar occurrence in the future. 2. Subcontractor shall provide Contractor with relevant employee details in a timely manner and ensure that all involved parties are made readily available to assist in an investigation. 3. 24 Hour Incident Report – Within twenty-four (24) hours of any accident, incident, injury, near miss, or property damage an initial incident report shall be submitted to the Contractor including, at a minimum, the following information: Employee personal information as required by insurance carrier. Revised 9/1/2024. Page 9  Employee written statement. Signed copy of clinic selection/panel of physicians Initial medical treatment paperwork Return to Work Plan Written witness statements Relevant pictures and site diagrams Daily pre-task plan 4. 72 Hour Incident Report – Within seventy-two (72) hours of any accident, incident, injury, near miss, or property damage a finalized incident shall be submitted to the Contractor including all 24-hour incident report requirements, detailed lessons learned, and corrective actions. CASE MANAGEMENT A. Following any onsite injury, Subcontractor is required to participate in a robust case management program that aims to provide injured employee with immediate and appropriate treatment. B. Subcontractor shall submit a detailed return to work (RTW) program as part of their SSSP that details their RTW policies, job descriptions, etc. to support a full RTW program. C. Should offsite medical treatment be required, all injured employees shall be escorted to an approved clinic by a direct supervisor and/or safety professional who is familiar with the Project RTW program and offerings. Additionally, Subcontractor shall utilize onsite resources such as the Project medic or Teladoc services to coordinate treatment with offsite clinics when available. D. Every effort shall be made by the Subcontractor to accommodate injured employee’s restrictions, limitations, and medical recommendations to ensure that the employee can continue to work. E. Should Subcontractor fail to provide workplace accommodations, Contractor reserves the right to make temporary accommodations to the injured worker. All costs associated with temporary accommodations shall be the responsibility of Subcontractor. DISCIPLINARY POLICY: A. The following procedures will be utilized in dealing with any person that violates established safety or security policies and procedures. a. High Hazard Violations i. First Offense – Written warning, 24-hour removal from the Project and craft worker must be retrained prior to returning to the Project (documentation of training must be provided to Contractor) ii. Second Offense – TERMINATION FROM JOBSITE b. Other Safety Violations i. First Offense – Verbal warning ii. Second Offense – Written warning, 24-hour removal from the Project iii. Third Offense – TERMINATION FROM JOBSITE B. At the discretion of the Contractor, a worker can be permanently removed from the jobsite for committing a violation of safety requirements as outlined in Contractor’s Health and Safety Manual. PROJECT SAFETY RULES A. Access to this Project is restricted to employees and to those authorized by the Contractor. B. The use and/or possession of intoxicants, alcohol, or drugs are prohibited. C. Workplace violence, guns, or weapons will not be tolerated and will result in immediate termination and possible criminal prosecution. D. Hard hats, high visibility vests, and eye protection must be always worn by craft workers and visitors. E. Gloves shall be always worn while working on the project site. F. Long pants, hard-soled shoes/work boots (no tennis shoes) and shirts with 4” minimum sleeves are always required. G. A Contractor issued badge is always required to be visible while onsite. H. Hearing and respiratory protection devices must be used when required. I. Fall protection measures must be implemented by all employees working at unprotected heights of 6’-0” or greater. Revised 9/1/2024. Page 10  J. All electrical sources used during construction must be ground-fault protected and the path to ground from all circuits must be permanent and continuous. K. Cell phones or smart devices may only be used in a safe zone or in designated areas away from all work activities. Playing music is prohibited, including the use of earphones and/or Bluetooth devices. L. Only authorized, trained, and qualified personnel are permitted to operate equipment. M. All machinery and equipment onsite must have operable backup alarms. N. Trenches or excavations 5’-0” or greater must not be entered unless they are properly protected. O. Only trained, qualified operators are permitted to use powder-operated tools. P. Ladders shall not be utilized without a contractor issued ladder permit. All straight ladders must be secured at top and bottom, extended 3’ above the landing, and set up at a 75-degree angle (4 to 1). Employees should face ladders when ascending or descending and should maintain three points of contact. Q. Guardrails must be always maintained in all openings, stairways, and at the building perimeter. All floor openings 2” or greater must be protected, secured, and labeled “Hole” and “Hoyo”. R. All scaffolding must be inspected by a designated competent person before each work shift. S. Employees should be aware of the chemical hazards associated with materials. The SDS are maintained at the field office. T. Employees must report all accidents, incidents, near miss, unsafe conditions, or practices to their supervisor or to the Contractor immediately. A complete first-aid kit is available in the field office. Revised 9/1/2024. Page 11