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Contractors ROE (Generic) - ExD Form Approved -AVP Law 07-09-07 BUILDING AMERICA' EXHIBIT D TO CONTRACTOR'S RIGHT OF ENTRY AGREEMENT MINIMUM SAFETY REQUIREMENTS The term "employees" as used herein refer to all employees of Contractor as well as all employees of any subcontractor or agent of Contractor. I. Clothin4 A. AI I employees of ConVactor will be suitably dressed to pertorm thei r duties safely and in a manner that will not intertere with their vision, hearing, or free use of their hands or feet. Specifically, Contractor's employees must wear: (i) Waist-length shirts with sleeves. (ii) Trousers that cover the entire leg. Ifflare-legged trousers are worn, the trouser bottoms must be tied to prevent catching. (iii) Footwear that covers their ankles and has a defined heel. Employees working on bridges are required to wear safety-toed footwear that conforms to the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and FRA footwear requirements. B. Employees shall not wear boots (other than work boots), sandals, canvas-type shoes, or other shoes that have thin soles or heels that are higher than normal. C. Employees must not wear loose or ragged clothing, neckties, finger rings, or other loose jewelry while operating or working on machinery. ll. Personal Protective Eaaioment Contractor shall require its employees to wear personal protective equipment as specified by Railroad rules, regulations, or recommended or requested by the Railroad Representative. (i) Hard hat that meets the American National Standard (ANSI) 289.1 -latest revision. Hard hats should be affixed with Contractor's company logo or name. (ii) Eye protection that meets American National Standard (ANSI) for occupational and educational eye and face protection, 287.1 -latest revision. Additional eye protection must lie provided to meet specific job situations such as welding, grinding, etc. (iii) Hearing protection, which affords enough attenuation to give protection from noise levels that will be occurring on the job site. Hearing protection, in the form of plugs or muffs, must be worn when employees are within: ¦ 100 feet of a locomotive or roadway/work equipment ¦ 15 feet of power operated tools ¦ 150 feet of jet blowers or pile drivers ¦ 150 feet of retarders in use (when within 10 feet, employees must wear dual ear protection -plugs and muffs) (iv) Other types of personal protective equipment, such as respirators, fall protection equipment, and face shields, must be wom as recommended or requested by the Railroad Representative. III. On Track Safety Contractor is responsible for compliance with the Federal Railroad Administration's Roadway Worker Protection regulations - 49CFR214, Subpart C and Railroad's On-Track Safety rules. Under 49CFR214, Subpart C, railroad contractors are responsible for the training of their employees on such regulations. In addition- to the instructions contained in Roadway Worker Protection regulations, all employees must: (i) Maintain a distance of twenty-flue (25) feet to any track unless the Railroad Representative is present to authorize movements. (ii) Wear an orange, reflectorized workwear approved by the Railroad Representative. (iii) Participate in a job briefing that will specify the type of On-Track Safety for the type of work being pertormed. Contractor must take special note of limits of track authority, which tracks may or may not befouled, and clearing the track. Contractor will also receive special instructions relating to the work zone around machines and minimum distances between machines while working or traveling. IV. Eauioment A. It is the responsibility of Contractor to ensure that all equipment is in a safe condition to operate. If, in the opinion of the Railroad Representative, any of Contractor's equipment is unsafe for use, Contractor shall remove such equipment from Railroad's Contractors ROE (Generic) - ExD Page 1 Of 2 Exhibit D Form Approved - AVP Law 07-09-07 Minimum Safety Requirements 20A-28