1−56 any worker to work in surroundings or under conditions which are unsanitary, hazardous or dangerous to health or safety. The Contractor shall admit without delay and without the presentation of an inspection warrant, any inspector of the Occupational Safe ty and Health Administration or other legally responsible agency involved in safety and health administration upon presentation of proper credentials.
107.08 PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND SAFETY . The Contractor shall conduct the work to
assure the least possible obstruction to traffi c. The safety and convenience of both the general public and the residents along and adjacent to the highway, as well as the protection of persons and property, shall be provided by the Contractor as specified under Subsection 104.08; Maintenance of Traffic , or as the Engineer may direct. The Contractor shall comply with the safety provisions of all laws, rules, codes, and regulations applicable to the type of work being performed. The Engineer will suspend the work of the Contract if the Contractor fails either to comply with said safety provisions or provide adequate protection for inspection of the work by the Engineer or his/her authorized representatives.
a.Accident Reports . The Contractor shall furnish the Engineer with two copies of a report of any accident occurring on the Project that involves:
1.Personal injury requiring treatment by a physician.
2.Loss of time on the job.
3.Public liability or property damage. Accident reports shall be submitted on forms acceptable to the Engineer.
107.09 BARRICADES AND WARNING SIGNS . The Contractor shall provide, erect, and
maintain all necessary barriers, barricades, lights, danger signals, signs and other traffic control devices, and shall take all necessary precautions for the protection of the work and the safety of the public. Highways or bridges closed to traffic shall be protected by effective barricades. Suitable warning signs and protective devices shall be provided to properly control and direct traffic. Barricades, warning signs, lights, temporary signals, and other protective devices must conform with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways published by the U.S. Government printing office.
Source: Rhode Island Standard Specifications (Bluebook), 2024 Edition. Pages 70–70 of 826.