Common use of Safety Responsibility Clause in Contracts

Safety Responsibility. XXXX contractor shall be solely responsible for job site safety and shall report any and all job site accidents, including both injury accidents and non-injury accidents, to the Owner immediately after the accident becomes known to the XXXX contractor. XXXX contractor shall have full and sole authority for all safety programs and precautions in connection with the Work. XXXX contractor shall use all reasonable efforts to protect the Owner against any deviations or defects in the completed construction Work. XXXX contractor shall use all reasonable efforts to protect the Owner, students, faculty, employees and other staff, and visitors from personal injury and property damage. XXXX contractor shall have full authority to take any action whatsoever on the site regarding safety precautions and procedures. XXXX contractor shall adhere to all construction safety requirements, the Owner’s Interim Life Safety Measures and Minimum Contractor Requirements, incorporated into this Agreement by reference, and the Owner’s Infection Control Risk Assessments (ICRA) policies and procedures when performing Work pursuant to this Agreement. The Owner maintains a tobacco free environment. XXXX contractor shall ensure its personnel and subcontractors observe this tobacco free requirement at all times whenever on the Project site.