Common use of IMPORTANCE OF SAFETY Clause in Contracts

IMPORTANCE OF SAFETY. Contractor recognizes and agrees safety is of paramount importance in the performance of the Work. Contractor is solely responsible for performing the Work in a safe manner. Contractor shall plan and conduct the Work, and shall require all Subcontractors to perform their Work, in accordance with Contractor’s safety program and with all applicable local, state and federal rules, regulations, codes, and ordinances to safeguard persons and property from injury. Contractor further agrees to provide necessary training to its employees and Subcontractors about the foregoing safety and health rules and standards. If PG&E at any time observe Contractor, or any of its Subcontractors, perform the Work in an unsafe manner, or in a manner that may, if continued, become unsafe, then PG&E shall have the right (but not the obligation) to require Contractor to stop the Work affected by the unsafe practice until Contractor has taken corrective action so the Work performance has been rendered safe.