Common use of SAFETY OF PERSONS AND PROPERTY Clause in Contracts

SAFETY OF PERSONS AND PROPERTY. (a) The Prime Contractor shall take reasonable precautions for safety of, and shall provide reasonable protection to prevent damage, injury or loss to: (1) employees on the Work and other persons who may be affected thereby; (2) the Work and materials and equipment to be incorporated therein, whether in storage on or off the site, under care, custody or control of the Prime Contractor or the Prime Contractor’s Subcontractors or Sub-subcontractors; and (3) other property at the site or adjacent thereto, such as trees, shrubs, lawns, walks, pavements, roadways, structures and utilities not designated for removal, relocation or replacement in the course of construction. (b) The Prime Contractor shall give notices and comply with applicable laws, ordinances, rules, regulations and lawful orders of public authorities bearing on safety of persons or property or their protection from damage, injury or loss. (c) The Prime Contractor shall erect and maintain, as required by existing conditions and performance of the Contract, reasonable safeguards for safety and protection, including posting danger signs and other warnings against hazards, promulgating safety regulations and notifying owners and users of adjacent sites and utilities. (d) When use or storage of explosives or other hazardous materials or equipment or unusual methods are necessary for execution of the Work, the Prime Contractor shall exercise utmost care and carry on such activities under supervision of properly qualified personnel.

SAFETY OF PERSONS AND PROPERTY. (a) The Prime Contractor shall take reasonable precautions for safety of, and shall provide reasonable protection to prevent damage, injury or loss to: (1) employees on the Work and other persons who may be affected thereby; (2) the Work and materials and equipment to be incorporated therein, whether in storage on or off the site, under care, custody or control of the Prime Contractor or the Prime Contractor’s Subcontractors or Sub-subcontractors; and (3) other property at the site or adjacent thereto, such as trees, shrubs, lawns, walks, pavements, roadways, structures and utilities not designated for removal, relocation or replacement in the course of construction. (b) The Prime Contractor shall give notices and comply with applicable laws, ordinances, rules, regulations and lawful orders of public authorities bearing on safety of persons or property or their protection from damage, injury or loss. (c) The Prime Contractor shall erect and maintain, as required by existing conditions and performance of the Contract, reasonable safeguards for safety and protection, including posting danger signs and other warnings against hazards, promulgating safety regulations and notifying owners and users of adjacent sites and utilities. (d) When use or storage of explosives or other hazardous materials or equipment or unusual methods are necessary for execution of the Work, the Prime Contractor shall exercise utmost care and carry on such activities under supervision of properly qualified personnel.