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41 .4.3 A CONTRACTOR performing trench excavation shall : <br /> (a) As a minimum, comply with the excavation standards that are applicable to a <br /> project. <br /> (b) Adhere to any special shoring requirements, if any, of the state or other <br /> political subdivisions that may be applicable to such a project. <br /> (c) If any geotechnical information is available, the CONTRACTOR performing <br /> trench excavation shall consider this information in the CONTRACTOR' s <br /> design of the trench safety system that it will employ on the project. <br /> Nevertheless, the CONTRACTOR shall not depend on geotechnical <br /> information supplied by the COUNTY or ENGINEER for the trench safety <br /> system, but will conduct his/her own studies and investigations to satisfy any <br /> and all requirements for safety. This paragraph shall not require the <br /> ENGINEER or COUNTY to obtain geotechnical information or to provide <br /> any evaluations, judgments or other assessments concerning trench <br /> excavation or the trench safety system. <br /> 41 .4.4 The cost of compliance with trench safety standards shall be included in the cost <br /> of all bid items that require trenching. <br /> 41 . 5 Medical Emer eg ncies. The criteria for designating a medical emergency and the <br /> procedures to be followed shall be specified by the CONTRACTOR. These procedures <br /> shall include local information relative to emergency treatment facilities and methods of <br /> transporting personnel if necessary. <br /> 41 . 6 Hurricanes and Severe Storms. The CONTRACTOR shall monitor the NOAA marine <br /> weather broadcasts and other local commercial weather forecasting services during <br /> construction operations. The CONTRACTOR shall notify the COUNTY at the time of any <br /> decision to move equipment in preparation for potential storms. Section 42 of these <br /> Technical and Environmental Specifications includes information on harbors of refuge <br /> appropriate for use by the CONTRACTOR in the event of severe weather. The <br /> CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for acquiring approval for the use of these safe <br /> harbors from local authorities and/or the U. S . Coast Guard. The CONTRACTOR shall <br /> include the following information in the hurricane and storm procedures: <br /> 41 .6. 1 Weather Conditions for Terminatine Operations. The CONTRACTOR shall <br /> provide a list of the equipment scheduled for use on this project and specify the <br /> conditions (e.g. wind speed, wave height, etc.) under which operations will be <br /> terminated and equipment will be secured. <br /> 41 .6.2 Prioritized Methods for Storm Preparations. The CONTRACTOR shall provide a <br /> prioritized list of actions to be taken in the event of a severe storm and assign <br /> personnel to each action. The CONTRACTOR shall specify how each piece of <br /> equipment will be secured in place or moved to a safe harbor including the details of <br /> all equipment necessary (e.g. , tugs: size, capacity; number; work boats: size, <br /> TECHNICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS 1 ' k % TS-42 <br />