Safety and Environmental. The Contractor, his employees, and his subcontractors are subject to, and shall abide by and comply with, all relevant statutes, ordinances, laws and regulations of the United States (including Executive Orders of the President) and any State (or other public authority now or hereafter in force). The Contractor agrees to observe and comply with all applicable state and federal requirements regarding social security, xxxxxxx’x compensation, unemployment insurance and any other matters concerning employment applicable to the performance of this contract or rules, regulations, directions and order not inconsistent herewith as may from time to time be issued by the Government. The unilateral act of any Governmental body against any employee of the Contractor for the violation of a state or federal law or regulation shall not excuse the Contractor from full compliance with the terms and conditions of this contract. 7.13.1. The contractor shall comply with all applicable Occupational Safety and Health Standards (OSHA) Standards, technical orders, regulations, and referenced publications. The contractor shall comply with the highest degree of safety protection where any disagreements exist. 7.13.2. Accident prevention and safety practices on contractual work under the jurisdiction of the Contracting Officer are the responsibilities of the contractor concerned. The Contractor shall brief all employees on proper safety and accident reporting. The Contractor shall provide all occupational health services to his employees. Contractor employees shall be instructed to notify the Contractor’s contract manager of potential or existing occupational health hazards that require attention.
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