Bechtel has a strong commitment to providing a safe and healthy workplace
and protecting the environment, natural resources, and local communities that could
be affected by project development. this philosophy is inherent in Bechtel’s approach
to planning, designing, and constructing projects worldwide. to facilitate this,
Bechtel has established minimum environmental, safety, and health (ES&H) requirements
that apply to all projects regardless of geographic location. contractors selected
to perform work on a Bechtel project are expected to fully comply with all applicable
laws, regulatory requirements, and Bechtel’s ES&H requirements including the
key requirements listed below:
All employees working onsite will attend the ES&H new-hire orientation and
daily pre-task meetings
- All employees should demonstrate a commitment to Bechtel’s
“zero accident” philosophy
- Managers and supervisors will participate in ES&H
self assessments, audits, and incident investigations; additionally, supervisors
are responsible for conducting weekly “tool box” meetings to emphasize important
ES&H issues associated with their work activities including any deficiencies
and corrective actions
- Pre-job planning, injury/illness cases, and hours worked
will be documented
- All employees are expected to participate in Bechtel’s behavior
based safety program, zero accident team, and ES&H assessments
- All employees
will be supplied with appropriate personal protective equipment (e.g., hard hat,
safety glasses) and tools to allow them to perform their work safely, maintain equipment
in good working condition, and operate equipment in accordance with the manufacturers’
recommendations
- Good “house keeping” will be maintained to promote fire prevention
and sanitary conditions; and
- An emergency response plan will be established and
supported with all necessary equipment and training
Bechtel has other ES&H requirements
that may apply depending on the contractor’s scope of work, site-specific conditions,
or when specialized equipment is used. for example, contractors may be required
to submit specific plans to Bechtel for approval prior to starting certain work
activities, such as:
- Fall protection plan when working where a fall hazard may
exist from a height greater than six feet
- Standard operating procedures (e.g.,
performing service or maintenance on equipment or machinery where an unexpected
release of hazardous energy may occur, conducting work in a confined space, excavation,
or trench); and
- Health protection procedures where workers health may be jeopardized
(e.g., exposure to noise above 85 decibels, working in a contaminated environment,
handling blood or other bodily fluids)
If selected to bid for work, contractors
will be provided with more detailed information on Bechtel’s ES&H requirements.
contractors are expected to demonstrate in their bid proposal that they have applied
Bechtel’s ES&H requirements to the hazards associated with their scope of work.
Bechtel will evaluate contractor responses and the results will be a factor in determining
if the contractor is awarded the work.
Contractors are responsible for selecting
and managing their suppliers and lower-tier subcontractors to the same standards
and requirements that apply to their scope of work as set forth in their contract
with Bechtel. In the event that Bechtel’s ES&H requirements exceed a governmental
law, regulation, or requirement, the more stringent requirement will apply. Contractors
will be responsible for conducting and documenting regular inspections and periodic
evaluations of their work activities to ensure compliance with the project’s ES&H
requirements. Contractor’s inspection and audit results will be made available to
Bechtel for review.
The following sections provide additional information on important elements of Bechtel’s
ES&H.
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Contractors are responsible for complying with all governing environmental
laws, regulations, permits, and project plans [e.g., Bechtel’s Construction Environmental
Control Plan (CECP)] and are expected to employ effective field control measures,
such as:
- Storm water management
- Spill prevention and response
- Erosion and
sediment control
- Air emissions and dust control
- Hazardous materials management
- Waste management
- Stop work procedures in the event of an unanticipated discovery
(e.g., human remains, artifacts); and
- Cleanup and restoration of disturbed areas
Contractors, sub-tier contractors, and suppliers will be required to comply with
all access restrictions, including prohibitions on access to sensitive resources
(e.g., wetlands, archaeological sites, special wildlife habitats) or areas adjacent
to the worksite.
Depending on the contract amount and/or the scope of work, Contractors
may be required to develop an Environmental Compliance Plan that conforms to all
environmental permits governing the project and the requirements of the project-specific
CECP.
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Contractors are responsible for complying with all applicable
safety and health (S&H) laws, regulations, codes, the project’s S&H Plan,
and the Contractor’s own S&H requirements as they apply to their scope of work.
Contractors may be required to provide a written S&H Plan that specifically
addresses the hazards and corresponding mitigation measures associated with their
scope of work. Bechtel receipt, review, and approval of this plan is a condition
precedent for mobilization payment.
Unless specified otherwise, Contractors will
be responsible for obtaining all necessary safety certifications and permits applicable
to their scope of work. Prior to starting work, Contractors will demonstrate to
Bechtel that all applicable certifications and permits have been obtained.
Work
crews are expected to perform daily pre-task planning to identify potential hazards
and the corresponding mitigation measure(s) to eliminate or minimize the risk associated
with performance of the work. Bechtel’s Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) system and its
employee pre-task planning process known as Safety Task Analysis and Risk Reduction
Talks (STARRT) are the preferred pre-task planning methods; however, the Contractor
may use its own equivalent process, subject to Bechtel review and acceptance.
Contractors
will maintain up-to-date medical records and provide weekly and monthly injury/illness
reports, including hours worked, on a form provided by Bechtel. Additionally, Contractors
will be required to track the status of injuries and produce weekly S&H performance
reports that will be discussed with supervisory personnel in order to correct unsatisfactory
trends.
Contractors will be responsible for promptly reporting all injuries and
near misses to Bechtel’s onsite management and conducting an incident investigation
in a timely manner. The incident investigation should focus on identifying and documenting
the root cause(s), finding(s), and corrective action(s) to prevent a reoccurrence
of the incident.
Contractors are required to provide an employee who is currently
certified in first aid to render adequate treatment for their employees working
onsite. On projects where Bechtel provides a first aid facility, Contractors may
elect to sign a hold harmless agreement and use the Bechtel provided services. |