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41 .4 .3 A CONTRACTOR performing trench excavation shall : (a) As a minimum, comply with the excavation standards that are applicable to a project. (b) Adhere to any special shoring requirements, if any, of the state or other political subdivisions that may be applicable to such a project. (c) If any geotechnical information is available, the CONTRACTOR performing trench excavation shall consider this information in the CONTRACTOR's design of the trench safety system that it will employ on the project. Nevertheless, the CONTRACTOR shall not depend on geotechnical information supplied by the COUNTY or ENGINEER for the trench safety system, but will conduct his/her own studies and investigations to satisfy any and all requirements for safety. This paragraph shall not require the ENGINEER or COUNTY to obtain geotechnical information or to provide any evaluations, judgments or other assessments concerning trench excavation or the trench safety system . 41 .4 .4 The cost of compliance with trench safety standards shall be included in the cost of all bid items that require trenching. 41 .5 Medical Emergencies. The criteria for designating a medical emergency and the procedures to be followed shall be specified by the CONTRACTOR. These procedures shall include local information relative to emergency treatment facilities and methods of transporting personnel if necessary . 41 .6 Hurricanes and Severe Storms. The CONTRACTOR shall monitor the NOAA marine weather broadcasts and other local commercial weather forecasting services during construction operations. The CONTRACTOR shall notify the COUNTY at the time of any decision to move equipment in preparation for potential storms. Section 42 of these Technical and Environmental Specifications includes information on harbors of refuge appropriate for useby the CONTRACTOR in the event of severe weather. The CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for acquiring approval for the use of these safe harbors from local authorities and/or the U . S . Coast Guard . The CONTRACTOR shall include the following information in the hurricane and storm procedures : 41 .6 . 1 Weather Conditions for Terminating Operations. The CONTRACTOR shall provide a list of the equipment scheduled for use on this project and specify the conditions (e.g. wind speed, wave height, etc.) under which operations will be terminated and equipment will be secured. 41 .6 .2 Prioritized Methods for Storm Preparations. The CONTRACTOR shall provide a prioritized list of actions to be taken in the event of a severe storm and assign personnel to each action. The CONTRACTOR shall specify how each piece of equipment will be secured in place or moved to a safe harbor including the details of all equipment necessary (e.g., tugs: size, capacity; number; work boats: size, TECHNICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS Rev October 5 2007 TS-42