SAFETY AND WORKER PROTECTION Clause Samples

SAFETY AND WORKER PROTECTION. 5.1 The Vendor shall be responsible for initiating, maintaining, and supervising all safety precautions and programs in connection with the work. The Vendor shall take all necessary precautions for the safety of the workers and the public, and shall provide the necessary protection to prevent damages, injury, or loss to: A. All employees on the worksite and other persons who may be affected thereby. B. All work, materials, and/or equipment to be incorporated therein, whether in storage on or offsite. C. Other property at the site and/or adjacent thereto, including trees, lawn, walkways, pavements, roadways, structures, and utilities. D. The Vendor shall assume full liability for compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations pertaining to the protection of workers and persons occupying adjacent Turnpike property. E. The safety or protection of person(s), or work, or property at the site or adjacent thereto, the Vendor, without special instruction or authorization from the Contract Manager, is obligated to act to prevent threatened damages, injury or loss. The Vendor shall immediately report such incidents to the Contract Manager. F. The Vendor’s employees shall always wear safety glasses and vests with reflective stripes when working exposed to vehicular traffic or areas accessible by the public. Hard hats are to be used in areas of overhead hazards.