2.1 The Work shall be governed by applicable provisions of the general law, including the latest amendments of the following:
2.1.1 William-Steiger Occupational Safety & Health Act of 1970, Public Law 91-596.
2.1.2 Part 1910 - Occupational Safety & Health Standards, Chapter XVII of Title of 29, Code of Federal Regulations.
2.2 The Constructor shall comply with provisions of Chapter 88 of the Code of Iowa pertaining to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) entrance and inspections which states that the State Labor Commissioner or State Labor Commissioner's representative upon presenting appropriate credentials to the Owner, operator, or agent in charge, is authorized:
2.2.1 To enter without delay and at reasonable times a factory, plant, establishment, construction site, or other area, work place or environment, where work is performed by an employee of an employer;
2.2.2 To inspect and investigate during regular working hours and other reasonable times, and within reasonable limits, and within a reasonable manner, any such place of employment and all pertinent conditions, structures, machines, apparatus, devices, equipment, and materials therein, and to question privately any such employer, Owner, operator, agent or employer.
2.3 The Constructor is responsible for conducting a safety program and/or precautions on the project site that assures Work on the site is conducted in accordance with all guidelines and requirements of OSHA and other applicable laws, building and construction codes, and sound construction practice. The Constructor shall prepare, implement and enforce a project safety plan for the purpose of maintaining a site where Work is conducted in a safe manner. A copy of the safety program shall be maintained on site at all times, at a location determined by the OR.
2.4 The Constructor shall promptly report in writing to the Owner all incidents arising out of or in connection with the Work which causes death, lost time injury, personal injury, or property damage, giving full details and statements of any witnesses, including all near misses. In addition, if death, serious personal injuries, or serious property damages are caused, the incident shall be reported immediately by telephone or messenger to the Owner.
2.5 The Constructor shall promptly notify in writing to the Owner of any claims for injury or damage to personal property related to the work, either by or against the Constructor.
2.6 Absolutely no alcoholic beverages or use of drugs shall be permitted on the site.
2.7 The Owner's Representative, may, by written notice, require a Constructor to remove from involvement with the Work, any of Constructor’s personnel or the personnel of its Subcontractor of any tier whom the Owner's Representative may deem incompetent, careless, or a hindrance to proper and timely execution of the Work. The Constructor shall comply with such notice promptly, but without detriment to the Work or its progress.
2.8 Constructors shall provide fire protection during the construction period. Provide at least U.L. listed multipurpose dry chemical fire extinguisher (2A20BC) rating on each floor, or one (1) for every 3000 sf, whichever is greater, and shall be regularly inspected as required. This requirement is in addition to the Owner’s existing equipment. See also 2.14 Hazardous Chemical Risks Right to Know Law.
2.9 Preparation of flammable compounds inside the building is prohibited.
2.10 Gasoline and other flammable and volatile fluids having low flash points and ignition temperatures shall not be stored or handled in the building. Reserve flammable liquids in barrels should be stored well away from the structure and kept under lock and key. Constructor must notify Owner in writing, with MSDS sheets, prior to storing these fluids onsite.