Common use of Confined Space Clause in Contracts

Confined Space. No person shall enter a confined space such as manholes, underground vaults, tanks, pipes, tunnels, or other similar places until it is determined that it is Safe to enter the space by an approved method. Subcontractor competent person is responsible for identifying any potential confined space and shall initially determine if a permit required confined space exists. A pre-planning meeting must be held if a confined space exits and proper procedures followed to ensure worker safety. Traffic Work Zone Signaling Requirements Due to general liability exposure created by improper traffic control, all flagging, training, lane closures, etc. shall conform to the most current edition of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). Local permitting issues shall be addressed by Webcor/Obayashi prior to the start of work. All workers in the traffic control area must be trained according to local, state and federal requirements and wear the appropriate reflective vest or high visibility clothing. Stop/Slow paddles, not flags, must be used to control traffic flow.