Attachment 4: RSHS Appendix 1 Safety Program

Reclamation Safety and Health Standards—2025 Edition
Chapter 1: General Requirements | Section 1.03 Contractor Requirements Applicability: Reclamation Employees, Facilities, Operations, and Contractors

Section 1.03

Contractor Requirements

Appendix 1.03-C: Contractor Safety Program
Site Specific Written Program Outline: Contractors shall ensure each requirement below is addressed. The written safety program shall be in the order as outlined below. Requirements that do not apply to the contractor’s work shall be labeled in the program as “Not Applicable”. I.

General Requirements
A.
Statement of Policy: Contractor’s employee safety policy and/or commitment to employee safety and occupational health.
B.
Statement of Safety and Health Responsibilities: Attests the contractor is responsible for ensuring that all work will be in compliance with RSHS and contract specifications.
C.
Statement of Compliance with Regulations, Standards, and Codes: Attests the contractor shall comply with OSHA and other regulatory standards applicable to the work being performed.
D.
Statement of Subcontractor Compliance: The contractor shall state they will ensure compliance with governing safety standards and regulations of their employees and sub-contractors.
E.
Safety Inspection Procedures: Contractor inspection procedures consistent with RSHS 1.03.5.b.
F.
Accident Investigation and Reporting Procedures: Contractor near miss and accident reporting procedures consistent with RSHS 1.03.5.d. and e. G.
Emergency Response Plans that address the following:
1.
Coordination plan when external emergency services are necessary, including estimated response time and a site visit if rescue services require special capabilities or equipment.
2.
Emergency contacts and procedures to be used during an onsite emergency.
3.
Aviation landing zone, including GPS coordinates, and extrication plan for medical response in remote locations.
H.
Required Safety Program Coordination
1.
Confined Space Program: Contractor’s written confined space plan must address all elements incorporated in Federal OSHA 29CFR1926, Subpart AA and RSHS 1.12.
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For permit required confined spaces include copies of all rescue plans
2.
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) Program: Contractor’s written lockout/tagout plan must address all elements incorporated in Federal OSHA 29CFR1926.417, RSHS 1.13 and FIST 1-1. Additionally, contractors are required to comply with local facility Hazardous Energy