Chapter 13: Health and Safety
Section 1: Federal Safety and Health Laws
Review the project site to ensure the contractor provides for the safety of their employees, Department personnel, and the traveling public on the construction site. Refer to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Regulations published at Title 29 of the
Code of Federal Regulations
,
, “Safety and Health Regulations for Construction,” and
, “Occupational Safety and Health Standards,” for more information.Contractor Performance
The contractor must protect the safety of the public and the
life and health of project personnel. This chapter describes the
necessary the steps to take before work begins and during the operation. Construction
safety regulations and standards published by OSHA contain detailed
requirements. Exact information is located in Title 29, CFR, Parts
1926 and 1910. Additional information on safety is contained in
the American Association of State Highway Transportation Officials
(AASHTO) publication,
Informational Guide on Occupational
Safety on Highway Construction Projects
.