[SAFETY AND HEALTH MANUAL]
March 2013
7.13.3 Responsibility The Contractors are the most important factor to prevent accidents, through maintaining the work environment free of poor housekeeping conditions. These Contractors, through inspection and example, are responsible for assuring that trash and debris remain out of the work areas. Garbage containers or dumpsters must be provided and maintained in such quantity and at such locations as to eliminate unauthorized disposal of trash refuse or excess materials which the Contractor does not plan to reuse. If poor housekeeping is observed, the Contractors must follow through and make sure that these conditions are corrected immediately. The Contractors are responsible for all of their work areas. If poor housekeeping practices are observed corrective action will be discussed with the appropriate Contractor to remind them that cluttered work areas will not be tolerated and that their work area(s) pose a hazard to his employees and other personnel. The Contractor safety personnel must work with the contractors' staff to assure that their safety recommendations are implemented and the work areas remain clear. The contractors should audit their work areas frequently to assure that all debris are removed to minimize hazards. 7.13.4 Implementation The Contractors and the UDOT Region Safety Risk Manager will inspect the construction site. If these inspections reveal deficiencies the Contractor will make the necessary corrections. Followup inspections will be conducted. Areas of concern are described below. 1. Buildings and Field Areas: Inspect floors, walls, ceilings, exits, stairs, walkways, ramps, platforms, driveways and aisles for debris and trash. 2. Processing, Receiving, Shipping, Storage: Consider equipment, job planning, layout, heights, floor loads, projecting equipment and materials, containers, waste disposal, leakage and spillage and the cleaning method used to address each of these areas. 3. Lighting: Along with correct housekeeping, the Contractor should consider the employee's ability to see improper housekeeping conditions. Look at the appropriateness, intensity, controls, condition, diffusion, location, glare and the shadows the illumination provides. 4. Chemicals: Housekeeping can pose severe safety and health difficulties for people that may come in contact with them. The Contractor will perform daily inspections of the areas
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