Contractors are responsible for maintaining a clean and orderly worksite. Construction debris and trash must be removed daily using enclosed carts when transported through hospital corridors. Dust and debris must be controlled through sweeping, HEPA vacuuming, wetting debris when appropriate, and using tack mats at construction area entrances. Contractors must prevent spills, promptly clean any contamination, and ensure debris carts and wheels do not spread dust or dirt into occupied hospital spaces.
Handling and Sampling Flammable Liquids and Hazardous Materials Contractors must review product labels and Safety Data Sheets( SDS) before handling any hazardous material and use the appropriate personal protective equipment( PPE) for the hazards involved. Safe access and emergency response equipment, including eyewash stations and safety showers, must be identified before work begins. Flammable liquids and hazardous materials must be handled, sampled, transferred, and transported using approved containers and safe work practices. Containers used for flammable liquids must be properly bonded and grounded before transferring contents to prevent static ignition. All secondary containers must be compatible with the material and properly labeled. Only trained personnel may transport hazardous material samples, and safe handling procedures must be always followed to protect personnel, patients, property, and the environment.
Bloodborne Pathogens Program Contractors and outside personnel who may have occupational exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials during service, maintenance, or construction activities must have a written Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan in place before performing work. All bloodborne pathogen prevention, training, exposure control, and incident response activities must comply with the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard( 29 CFR 1910.1030) and applicable infection prevention requirements.
Hazard Communication and Chemical Safety Contractors who may be exposed to hazardous chemicals during service, maintenance, or construction activities must have a written Hazard Communication Program that complies with applicable OSHA requirements( 29 CFR 1926.59). Safety Data Sheets( SDSs) for hazardous chemicals used on the project must be readily available at the construction site. Contractors are responsible for providing and using their own required personal protective equipment( PPE) when handling hazardous chemicals. Contractors may request SDSs for chemicals they could encounter while working at Renown Health facilities to ensure they understand associated hazards, safe handling practices, and emergency response procedures.
Lockout / Tagout Program Contractors performing service, maintenance, or construction activities involving the control of hazardous energy must have a written Lockout / Tagout( LOTO) Program. The Manager of Facility Engineering will communicate Renown Health ' s lockout / tagout procedures and any site-specific requirements to contractors. Both Renown Health employees and contractors are responsible for understanding and complying with each other ' s lockout / tagout procedures to ensure the safe control of hazardous energy. All lockout / tagout activities must comply with the OSHA Control of Hazardous Energy Standard( 29 CFR 1910.147).