MSU Health and Safety Manual: Contractor Safety
Contractor Safety
Contents
■ Introduction
■ Responsibilities
■ Health and Safety Plan
■ Pre-Construction Meeting
■ Fire Prevention and Protection
■ Environmental And Safety Issues
■ Non-Compliance with Health and Safety Requirements
■ Safety Training
■ Medical Clearance
■ Incident Reporting
■ Safety and Personal Protective Equipment
■ Documentation
Introduction
All firms contracted by Midwestern State University, because they are employers, are required to provide safe and
healthy employment to their employees.
Midwestern State University as an employer is also responsible for providing a safe and healthful work environment
for its employees. Contract work, especially in occupied buildings, may present situations or conditions that may
adversely impact on the safety and health of MSU employees.
Responsibilities
All MSU personnel responsible for managing contracts will ensure that:
1. Each contractor is provided with warnings of hazards and information about MSU
programs for abating these hazards;
2. Each contractor is informed of MSU safety, health, and environmental requirements; and
3. The work is conducted in a safe and responsible manner in compliance with applicable
regulations and MSU requirements.
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MSU Health and Safety Manual: Contractor Safety
Contracting Officer
The Contracting Officer will ensure that the contract language requires the contractor to:
1. Meet all applicable federal, state, and local environmental, health, and safety regulations
and MSU requirements;
2. Provide its employees with the necessary training, medical exams, and safety equipment;
3. Submit written comprehensive safety and health plan for the specific contract undertaken;
4. Comply with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations and MSU requirements,
with violation being grounds for default of the contract.