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DocuSign Envelope ID:5FA4B1AC-B897-4C32-A1E4-4B4A8885A341 <br /> ERIMIL,r.,, CrowderGulf <br /> 115MV, RFP for Disaster DebrisClearance and Removal Services <br /> Orange County, NC <br /> All machinery and equipment shall be inspected before use to ensure safe operating conditions:competent persons <br /> will perform th6 daily inspections and tests. Tests shall be made at the beginning of each shift. If deficiencies are <br /> noted in the equipment,which compromises the overall safety of individuals,the operator or the overall operation,the <br /> vehicle will be deemed unsafe and immediately taken out of service.A log identifying the equipments'problems shall <br /> be completed by the operator and signed off on by the Project Manager. A mirror or wheel tag shall be placed on the <br /> steering wheel and shall remain until the service issues have been resolved. When the corrections have been made, <br /> the equipment shall be retested prior to being returned to service. <br /> ■ Machinery and equipment shall be operated only by designated, qualified personnel. Machinery <br /> shall not be operated in a manner that will endanger the operator, other persons or property. <br /> Leaving the equipment unattended while powered is strictly forbidden. All equipment shall be <br /> operated for its intended usage and in accordance with manufacturer's instructions. <br /> ■ Seat bells and other safety devices shall be worn at all times. <br /> ■ Trucks hauling debris on public highways shall have physical barriers(fail gates or chain link fencing <br /> and covers) to prevent debris from falling from the truck. Vehicle in Reverse alarms shall be <br /> provided;the need for rollover warning devices shall be considered for long-bed end-dump trucks. <br /> Single or double sideboards added to trailers designed for normal operation with the additional <br /> boards are permitted. <br /> ■ Prior to operation, contractors shall refer to written safe operating procedures for each brush chipper, <br /> shredder, and/or grinder. In the event that plans are not written, the Contractor shall develop a safe <br /> operating plan for each piece of equipment. Standard Operating Procedures(SOPS)shall incorporate the <br /> manufacturer's recommendations for safe operation of the chipper as well as the use of emergency zones <br /> and fire prevention efforts. Operations and maintenance manuals for chippers, grinders, and shredders <br /> shall be kept on-site.A minimum 200 ft(61.0 m) pedestrian emergency zone is required during operation <br /> of chippers,shredders,and grinders unless documentation or actual practice indicates otherwise.The public <br /> shall be kept a minimum of Sag ft(91.4 m)from all chipper operations.Signs shall be placed at 200 ft(61.0 <br /> m)indicating flying debris hazards and that pedestrians are prohibited. <br /> ➢ Unprotected personnel shall not enter the emergency zone while the chipper is in operation.Front- <br /> end loaders and other debris loading equipment in the debris reduction areas or feeding grinders, <br /> shredders, chippers, or burn pits shall have completely enclosed cabs. Protection shall include <br /> heavy metal grating of sufficient strength to protect the operators from loose limbs,and woods or <br /> other debris thrown from grinders. <br /> ➢ Whenever chipper operations are shut down for any significant length of time(e.g.,overnight or when <br /> the chipper will be left unattended),equipment walls,crevice drums,cutter heads and hammers, and <br /> drive mechanisms shall be cleared of all combustible materials by blowing, washing, and wetting <br /> down. Any material contaminated by leakage of hydraulic fluids, oils, or fuel shall be immediately <br /> removed. Leakage shall be minimized through preventive maintenance. Because piles of chipped <br /> wood are susceptible to spontaneous combustion,fire controls such as segregation,separation,and <br /> adequate water supply shall be used. <br /> ■ The number of workers in proximity to loaders, trucks, and other equipment shall be the minimum <br /> necessary to accomplish the job, In restricted areas or areas with reduced access or visibility,special <br /> precautions will be taken to ensure the safety of workers on the ground, Sequencing of work shall <br /> minimize equipment movement when personnel are in the work area.Moving equipment and workers <br /> in the same immediate area is to be avoided. Whenever workers are in the area of operating <br /> machinery or vehicular traffic,they shall be provided reflectorized vests. <br /> ■ Loaders,track-hoes, and other construction equipment in debris reduction areas shall have lights in the <br /> front and back in order to work at night. <br /> ■ Access ladders to knuckle boom self-loaders shall be a minimum of 12 in(30.5 cm)width with 16 in <br /> (40.6 cm)recommended.The ladder shall be in good operating condition <br /> ■ No modifications or additions which affect the capacity or safe operation of the machinery or <br /> equipment shall be made without the manufactures'express written consent. <br /> 27 <br />