Utility Shutdown Requirements Contractors are not authorized to independently shut down utility systems. All utility shutdowns must be coordinated through the Renown Health Project Manager and require advance notification whenever possible. Utility disruption requests should be submitted at least 72 hours in advance to allow for proper planning, communication, and approval. Any work involving systems that require a utility shutdown must receive the necessary authorization before work begins to prevent disruptions to patient care and hospital operations. Below are utility shutdowns requiring disruption notices: a. Electrical, including UPS( Uninterruptible Power Supplies) b. Plumbing( domestic water and waste systems) c. Medical Gas and Vacuum Systems d. Infection Control( including isolation rooms) e. Chilled water f. Steam or heating hot water g. Pneumatic Tube h. Natural Gas i. Heating, Ventilation, and Air-Conditioning j. Security: CCTVs, Cuddles, radios, Halo, Wanderguard k. Communication – intercom( sector and greater), P. A., telephone, fire alarm l. Computer-any server or greater
Emergency Preparedness and Workplace Safety All contractor personnel must complete a site safety orientation before beginning work and become familiar with emergency procedures, evacuation routes, fire alarm pull stations, and fire extinguisher locations. Contractors are expected to follow the R. A. C. E. fire response procedure, evacuate promptly during emergencies using stairwells rather than elevators, and participate in emergency, fire, and disaster drills. In the event of a fire, contractors must follow the R. A. C. E. procedure:
• Rescue persons in danger
• Alarm by activating the fire alarm and summoning help
• Confine fire and smoke by closing doors and openings
• Evacuate or, if safe and trained to do so, Extinguish the fire
Contractors must maintain safe and orderly work areas by keeping exits, aisles, passageways, and fire protection equipment clear and accessible. Flammable and combustible materials must be properly stored and disposed of in accordance with safety requirements. Spills, hazards, and unsafe conditions must be reported immediately, and appropriate barricades must be used around hazardous areas. Contractors should also prevent electrical hazards by avoiding overloaded circuits and routinely inspecting electrical cords and equipment for damage.
General Safety Requirements Contractors must follow all applicable safety requirements and use appropriate personal protective equipment( PPE) based on the hazards present. This includes protection for the eyes, face, head, feet, hands, hearing, respiratory system, and body, in accordance with OSHA, ANSI, ASTM, and other applicable standards. Personnel must be properly trained and qualified before performing work, particularly when working with electrical systems, hazardous materials, heavy equipment, cranes, scaffolds, forklifts, or other specialized equipment.