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KING SABATA DALINDYEBO MUNICIPALITY LIWALAPHAKADE TO XHORA ACCESS ROAD TENDER NO: 219/2016/17

PART C3

SCOPE OF WORK

Specifies and describes the supplies, services, or engineering and construction works which are to be provided and any other requirements and constraints relating to the manner in which the contract work is to be performed PART C3.1 PROJECT SCOPE OF WORK

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Contractor Witness 1 Witness 2 Employer Witness 1 Witness 2

CONTENTS PAGE

PART A GENERAL ...................................................................................................................... C3.6 A1 MISCELLANEOUS ........................................................................................................ C3.6 A2 DESCRIPTION OF THE WORKS ................................................................................. C3.6 A3 DRAWINGS ................................................................................................................... C3.8 A4 POWER SUPPLY AND OTHER SERVICES ................................................................ C3.8 A5 CONSTRUCTION IN CONFINED AREAS .................................................................... C3.9 A6 CONTRACTOR'S CAMP SITE ...................................................................................... C3.9 A7 SECURITY ..................................................................................................................... C3.9 A8 WATER FOR CONSTRUCTION PURPOSES .............................................................. C3.9 A9 ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES ....................... C3.9 A10 TEMPORARY LATRINES ............................................................................................. C3.9 A11 MOVING EXISTING SERVICES ................................................................................. C3.10 A13 TRAINING .................................................................................................................... C3.12 A14 USE OF LOCAL RESOURCES ................................................................................... C3.12 A15 LABOUR-OPTIMISING CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES............................................. C3.12 A16 RESTRICTIONS ON THE USE OF PERSONNEL IN THE PERMANENT

EMPLOY OF THE CONTRACTOR ............................................................................. C3.13 A17 COMMUNITY LIAISON AND COMMUNITY RELATIONS .......................................... C3.14 A18 EXTENDED PUBLIC WORKS PROGRAMME SPECIFICATIONS ............................ C3.14 A19 PROGRAMME REQUIREMENTS FOR CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES ................... C3.15 PART B : MATTERS RELATING TO THE STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS ................................. C3.17 B1 PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS REFERRING TO THE STANDARD

SPECIFICATIONS AND ADDITIONAL SPECIFICATIONS ........................................ C3.17 B2 SECTION 1100 : DEFINITIONS AND TERMS ........................................................... C3.18 B3 SECTION 1200 : GENERAL REQUIREMENTS AND PROVISIONS ........................ C3.20 B4 SECTION 1300: CONTRACTOR'S ESTABLISHMENT ON SITE AND

GENERAL OBLIGATIONS .......................................................................................... C3.25 B5 SECTION 1400 : HOUSING, OFFICES AND LABORATORIES FOR

THE ENGINEER’S SITE PERSONNEL ...................................................................... C3.26 B6 SECTION 1500 : ACCOMMODATION OF TRAFFIC ................................................. C3.29 B7 SECTION 1600 : OVERHAUL .................................................................................... C3.37 B8 SECTION 1700 : CLEARING AND GRUBBING ......................................................... C3.38 B9 SECTION 2200 : PREFABRICATED CULVERTS ...................................................... C3.43 B10 SECTION 2300 : DRAINAGE ...................................................................................... C3.46 B11 SECTION 3100 : BORROW MATERIALS .................................................................. C3.47 B12 SECTION 3300 : MASS EARTHWORKS .................................................................. C3.48 B13 SECTION 3400 : PAVEMENT LAYERS OF GRAVEL MATERIAL ............................. C3.49 B14 SECTION 3500 : STABILIZATION .............................................................................. C3.50 B15 SECTION 5600 : ROAD SIGNS .................................................................................. C3.51 B16 SECTION 5700 : ROAD MARKINGS .......................................................................... C3.54 B17 SECTION 5800 : LANDSCAPING AND PLANTING PLANTS .................................... C3.55 B18 SECTION 5900 : FINISHING THE ROAD AND ROAD RESERVE AND

TREATING OLD ROADS ............................................................................................ C3.57 B19 SECTION 6900 : STREET LIGHTING ......................... C3.Error! Bookmark not defined. B20 SECTION 8100 : TESTING MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP .............................. C3.59 PART C PROVISION OF THE TEMPORARY WORKFORCE.................................................. C3.62 C01 SCOPE ........................................................................................................................ C3.63 C 02 INTERPRETATIONS ................................................................................................... C3.63 C 03 PERMITTED SOURCES OF TEMPORARY WORKERS ........................................... C3.64 C 04 EMPLOYMENT RECORDS TO BE PROVIDED ......................................................... C3.64 C 05 VARIATIONS IN WORKER PRODUCTION RATES ................................................... C3.64

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C 06 TRAINING OF THE TEMPORARY WORKFORCE .................................................... C3.64 C 07 RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION PROCEDURES .................................................. C3.64 C 08 TERMS AND CONDITIONS PERTAINING TO THE EMPLOYMENT OF THE

TEMPORARY WORKFORCE ..................................................................................... C3.64 C 09 LABOUR RELATIONS AND WORKER GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES..................... C3.65 C 10 THE SUBCONTRACTORS' WORKFORCES ............................................................. C3.65 C 11 PROJECT LIAISON OFFICER (PLO) ......................................................................... C3.65 C 12 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT ............................................................................. C3.66 PART D: PROVISION OF STRUCTURED TRAINING ......................................................................... 69 D 01 SCOPE ........................................................................................................................ C3.69 D 02 INTERPRETATIONS ................................................................................................... C3.69 D 03 ENGINEERING SKILLS TRAINING ............................................................................ C3.69 D 04 GENERIC TRAINING .................................................................................................. C3.70 D 05 ENTREPRENEURIAL SKILLS TRAINING .................................................................. C3.71 D 06 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT ............................................................................. C3.72 PART E: HEALTH & SAFETY SPECIFICATION ............................................................................ C3.74 E1 DOCUMENT PURPOSE AND INTENT ...................................................................... C3.75 E2 APPLICATIONS AND INTERPRETATION ................................................................. C3.75 E3 ABBREVIATIONS ........................................................................................................ C3.75 E4 DEFINITIONS .............................................................................................................. C3.75 E5 NOTIFICATION OF CONSTRUCTION WORK ........................................................... C3.78 E6 COPY OF THE ACT .................................................................................................... C3.78 E7 LETTER OF GOODSTANDING .................................................................................. C3.78 E8 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES ................................................................................... C3.78 E9 FACILITIES FOR WORKERS ..................................................................................... C3.78 E10 HEALTH AND SAFETY FILE ...................................................................................... C3.79 E11 HEALTH AND SAFETY COMMITTEE ........................................................................ C3.81 E12 INSPECTIONS, FORMAL ENQUIRES AND INCIDENTS .......................................... C3.81 E13 LEGAL DOCUMENTATION/APPOINTMENTS ........................................................... C3.81 E14 GENERAL DUTIES OF PRINCIPAL CONTRACTOR (CR 7) ..................................... C3.84 E15 MANAGEMENT AND SUPERVISION OF CONSTRUCTION WORK (CR 8(1)) ........ C3.84 E16 RISK ASSESSMENT (CR 9) ....................................................................................... C3.84 E17 SAFE WORK PROCEDURES ..................................................................................... C3.85 E18 SAFETY OF PUBLIC/PEDESTRIANS ........................................................................ C3.87 E19 FALL PROTECTION ................................................................................................... C3.87 E20 REGISTERS ................................................................................................................ C3.87 E21 TRAINING .................................................................................................................... C3.89 E22 HEALTH AND SAFETY INSTRUCTION REGISTER.................................................. C3.89 E23 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS ..................................................................................... C3.89 E24 HAZARDOUS CHEMICAL SUBSTANCES ................................................................. C3.90 E25 NOISE INDUCED HEARING LOSS ............................................................................ C3.90 E26 SUBCONTRACTORS ................................................................................................. C3.90 E27 EMPLOYER’S HEALTH AND SAFETY AGENT ......................................................... C3.92 E28 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT ............................................................................. C3.92 PART F: GENERIC LABOUR-INTENSIVE SPECIFICATION ........................................................ C3.94 F1 SCOPE ........................................................................................................................ C3.95 F2 PRECEDENCE ............................................................................................................ C3.95 F3 HAND EXCAVATEABLE MATERIAL .......................................................................... C3.95 F4 LABOUR INTENSIVE WORKS ................................................................................... C3.96

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PART G : ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN ................................................................... C3.98 G1 SCOPE ........................................................................................................................ C3.99 G2 INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................ C3.99 G3 ENVIRONMENTAL PRINCIPLES ............................................................................. C3.101 G4 PROJECT DESCRIPTION ........................................................................................ C3.101 G5 CONSTRUCTION EMP ............................................................................................. C3.102 G6 CONSTRUCTION ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATION ......................................... C3.104 G7 DRAINAGE ................................................................................................................ C3.109 G8 WORK STOPPAGE ................................................................................................... C3.110 G9 MONITORING AND AUDITING ................................................................................ C3.110 G10 BORRPW PITS.......................................................................................................... C3.111 G11 RECORD KEEPING .................................................................................................. C3.111 G12 AMENDMENTS ........................................................................................................ C3.111

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PART A GENERAL

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PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS PART A GENERAL

A1 MISCELLANEOUS

The Project Specifications that form part of this Contract have been written to cover all phases of work normally required for civil engineering contracts, and may therefore cover items of work not applicable to this particular Contract. The Project Specifications form an integral part of the Contract Documents, supplement the Standard Specifications, and take precedence in the event of discrepancies with the Standard Specifications, the Schedule of Quantities or the Drawings.

A2 DESCRIPTION OF THE WORKS

a) The Site

(i) Project locality The project is located approximately 60km from Mthatha CBD, along the N2 towards East London at 19 km turn left drive through Vidgiesville along Coffe Bay road towards drive through Mqanduli town situated at 15km from Vidgiesville, then drive for 8km then turn right towards Xhora town, drive for 15.5km turn right at approximately 100m before Xora river.

(ii) Employer’s Objectives

The main objective of the employer is to construct a gravel access road totalling up to an approximately 6 km of new gravel roads.

The employer’s objectives are to deliver public infrastructure using labour-intensive methods in accordance with EPWP Guidelines. That is, the contractor should provide black empowered economic enterprise contractors with a portions of the work, work opportunities to the local communities, business, suppliers, manufacturers by providing training where required. Using EPWP guidelines will execute and complete the work with a high degree of safety, sensitivity to the environment and quality within a period contractually offered.

(iii) Labour-intensive works

Labour-intensive works shall be constructed/maintained using local workers who are temporarily employed in terms of the scope of work.

(iv) Extent of the works

The work to be executed in terms of this contract comprises:

i. General

Contractor’s establishment on site

Compliance with EMP requirements

Compliance with OHS act requirements

Provisions of temporary workforce

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ii. Clearing and accommodation of traffic

Setting out

Clearing, grubbing and removal of rubble

Relocation of services

Accommodation of traffic

Construction of temporary bypasses where required

iii. Drainage

Inlets and outlets drainage structure

Concrete foundations

Box culverts

Stormwater pipes

Gabion lined channel

iv. Roadworks

Setting out

Clearing and grubbing

Cut to spoil unsuitable material and dispose to a designated area

Advance selections of materials in borrow pits and importation

Construction of pavement layers

Preparation of roadbed by reworking of the existing in-situ material

Construction of selected fill

Construction of gravel 150mm-300mm gravel wearing coarse

Construction of side drains, stone pitching and mitre drains

Finishing off the sites and road reserves

v. Road furniture

Erection of bollards on the bridge

Erection of galvanized rails

Erection of road signs

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vi. Typical Cross – Section of road

Gravel access road width 5m

Wearing coarse thickness varies between 150-300mm

vii. Pavement

Roadway

Clear and grub: 7m

Road bed preparations: 150mm (rip and re-compact in-situ material to 90%MMADD))

Gravel wearing course: 150-300mm (150mm in gentle slope wherous 300mm would be applicable in steep sections)

viii. Sources of Pavement materials

Gravel wearing coarse: Borrow pit

Roadbed: In-situ material

This description of the Works is not necessarily complete and shall not limit the work to be carried out by the Contractor under this Contract. Approximate quantities of each type of work are given in the Schedule of Quantities.

A3 DRAWINGS

The reduced drawings that form part of the Tender Documents are to be used for tender purposes only. The Contractor will be supplied with all necessary sets of drawing during construction. These prints will be issued free of charge and the Contractor must make any additional prints he may require at his own cost. Any information in the possession of the Contractor that is required by the Engineer's Representative to complete his as-built drawings must be supplied to the Engineer's Representative before a Certificate of Completion will be issued. Only figured dimensions must be used and Drawings must not be scaled unless required by the Engineer. The Engineer will supply any figured dimensions that may have been omitted from the Drawings. The levels given on the Structural Drawings are subject to confirmation on the Site and the Contractor shall submit all levels to the Engineer for confirmation before he commences construction of any structure. The Contractor shall also check all clearances given on the Drawings and shall inform the Engineer of discrepancies.

A4 POWER SUPPLY AND OTHER SERVICES

The Contractor must make his own arrangements concerning the supply of electrical power and all other services. No direct payment will be made for the provision of electrical and other services. The cost of providing these services will be deemed to be included in the rates and amounts tendered for the various items of work for which these services are required.

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A5 CONSTRUCTION IN CONFINED AREAS

It will be necessary for the Contractor to work in confined areas. No additional payment will be made for work in "restricted areas", except in the case of structures as described in the Standard Specifications. In certain areas the width of the fill material and pavement layers may reduce to zero and the working space may be confined. The method of construction in these confined areas depends on the Contractor's Constructional Plant. However, the Contractor must note that measurement and payment will be in accordance with the specified cross-sections and dimensions, irrespective of the methods used to achieve these cross-sections and dimensions, and that the rates and amounts tendered will be deemed to include full compensation for any special equipment or construction methods or for any difficulty encountered in working in confined areas and narrow widths, and at or around obstructions, and that no extra payment will be made nor will any claim for payment be considered on account of these difficulties.

A6 CONTRACTOR'S CAMP SITE

The Contractor shall make his own arrangements regarding the establishment of a camp site and housing for his construction personnel and all regulations stipulated by the local authority shall be adhered to. It is anticipated that the Contractor’s choice of a camp site will be influenced by the availability of telephone and electrical connections as well as the supply of potable water.

A7 SECURITY

The Contractor shall be responsible for the security of his personnel and Constructional Plant on and around the Site of the Works and for the security of his camp, and no claims in this regard will be considered by the Employer. Provision is made in these specifications for the erection of a security fence around the site offices.

A8 WATER FOR CONSTRUCTION PURPOSES

The Contract will be undertaken in an area with scarce water resources. The Contractor must make adequate provision in his Tender for all negotiations and procurement of water for construction activities, and all related costs will be deemed to be included in his tendered rates.

A9 ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES

(a) The travelling public shall have the right of way on public roads, and the contractor shall make use of approved methods to control the movement of his equipment and vehicles so as not to constitute a hazard on the road.

(b) The contractor may not proceed with permanent works before the required offices and

laboratories of the engineer’s site personnel have been erected by him. This includes the provision of electricity, sanitary arrangements, potable water and telephone, e-mail and fax facilities. In the event where the contractor cannot obtain telephone lines timeously from Telkom, a wireless system shall be provided for telephone, e-mail and fax facilities.

A10 TEMPORARY LATRINES

The Contractor shall provide sufficient waterborne latrine facilities for the use of his employees. He shall be entirely responsible for enforcing their use and for maintaining such latrines in a clean, orderly and sanitary condition to the satisfaction of the Engineer and the Employer. Latrines shall be positioned within walking distance from wherever employees or labourers are employed on the Works.

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Where required, latrines shall be provided at the rate of one for ten persons and where applicable, the Contractor shall make his own arrangements and pay all charges for the removal of sewage.

A11 MOVING EXISTING SERVICES

Services belonging to any public or private authority, which require moving, shall be dealt with in the manner specified. The plans show the positions of services determined from observations and measurement but neither the Employer nor the Engineer accepts responsibility neither for the accuracy of the information nor for the omission of any information. The Contractor shall locate and mark the positions of hidden services in advance of construction and take all reasonable steps to protect existing works against damage, which may arise as a result of his operations on the site. The Contractor will be held responsible for direct or consequential damage to any existing works including any claims which may arise as a result thereof and the cost of repair of any such damage shall be borne by the Contractor unless it is established by the Engineer that the Contractor exercised reasonable care and damage was unavoidable. The owners and the Project Engineer shall be notified immediately of any damage done to existing works. If so directed by the Engineer the positions of existing works shall be changed by the Contractor to meet the requirements of the proposed work. The cost of such work shall be paid for at the applicable rates set out in the Schedule of Quantities or, in the absence of such rates, at rates mutually agreed between the Engineer and the Contractor.

Service Authority Contact Person Telephone or Cell

Telkom SA Limited

Eskom

ORTDM (Water)

ORTDM (Sewer)

All communication by the contractor with the relevant authorities in connection with services must be directed through the Engineer.

A12 EXTENSION OF TIME DUE TO ABNORMAL RAINFALL A12.1 Extension of time in respect of delays resulting from wet climatic conditions on the Site will only be

considered in respect of abnormally wet climatic conditions and shall be determined for each calendar month or part thereof, in accordance with the formula given below:

month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

mm 93 91 99 47 29 16 18 24 44 67 83 83

Days 9 9 9 7 5 4 3 5 7 9 9 8

oC (av) 21.6 21.7 20.8 18.2 15.2 12.6 12.2 14 16 17.8 19.2 20.4 oC (min)

16 16.3 15.2 11.8 7.8 4.3 3.9 6 8.9 11.5 13.4 14.6 oC (max)

27.2 27.2 26.5 24.7 22.6 20.9 20.6 22 23.2 24.2 25 26.3

V = (Nw - Nn) + (Rw - Rn)/X in which formula the symbols shall have the following meanings:

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V = Potential extension of time in calendar days for the calendar month under consideration:

If V is negative and its absolute value exceeds Nn, then V shall be taken as equal to minus Nn.

When the value of V for any month exceeds the number of days in the particular month, V will be the number of days in the month.

Nw = Actual number of days in the calendar month under consideration on which a

rainfall of Y mm or more was recorded on the Site Nn = Average number of days, derived from existing records of rainfall in the region

of the Site, on which a rainfall of Y mm or more was recorded for the calendar month

Rw = Actual rainfall in mm recorded on the Site in an approved rain gauge for the

calendar month under consideration Rn = Average rainfall in mm for the calendar month, derived from existing records of

rainfall in the region of the Site The factor (Nw - Nn) shall be deemed to be a fair allowance for variations from the average number of days during which the rainfall exceeds Y mm. The factor (Rw - Rn)/X shall be deemed to be a fair allowance for variations from the average number of days during which the rainfall did not exceed Y mm but wet conditions prevented or disrupted work.

A12.2 The rainfall records at the nearest rainfall station within the possible proximate of project location

shall be used and the monthly averages (Rn and Nn) for this period shall, for the purposes of this Contract be taken as normal and as the values to be substituted for Rn and Nn in the formula above. The values of X and Y shall be 20 and 10 respectively.

The potential extension of time V shall be calculated for each month and year of the period concerned. The values of V shall be obtained by applying the rainfall and using the actual rainfall figures and the calculated values of Rn and Nn.

A12.3 The Contractor shall, at his own cost, provide and erect on the Site at a location approved by the

Engineer, an approved rain gauge, which shall be fenced off in a manner which will prevent any undue interference by workmen and others. The Contractor shall, at his own cost, arrange for the reading of the rain gauge on a daily basis for the duration of the Contract. The gauge readings, as well as the date and time at which the reading was taken shall be recorded in a separate record book provided by the Contractor for this purpose. All entries in the rainfall record books shall be signed by the person taking the reading and the gauge shall be properly emptied immediately after each reading has been taken. If required by the Engineer, the Engineer shall be entitled to witness the reading of the gauge.

A12.4 The Contractor’s claims in terms of Conditions of Contract. The Contractor’s monthly claim shall be

accompanied by a copy of the signed daily rainfall readings for the applicable month. A12.5 The extent of any extension of time which may be granted to the Contractor in respect of wet

climatic conditions (whether normal or abnormal) shall be determined as the algebraic sum of the "V" values for each month between the Commencement Date and the Due Completion Date of the Contract, calculated in accordance with subclause A12.1 above; provided always that

(a) rainfall occurring within the period of the Contractor’s Christmas shut-down period

(referred to in Conditions of Contract) shall not be taken into account in the calculation of the monthly "V" values;

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(b) rainfall occurring during any period during which the Contractor was delayed due to reasons other than wet climatic conditions on the Site, and for which delay an extension of time is granted by the Engineer, shall not be taken into account in the calculation of the monthly "V" values;

(c) if the algebraic sum of the "V" values for each month is negative, the time for

completion will not be reduced on account of subnormal rainfall, and (d) where rainfall is recorded only for part of a month, the "V" value shall be calculated

for that part of the month using pro rata values for Nn and Rn. A12.6 The Engineer shall, simultaneous with granting any extension of time in terms of this clause, revise

the Due Completion Date of the Contract to reflect an extension of time having been granted in respect of wet climatic conditions, to the extent of the algebraic sum of all the "V" values for all the preceding months of the Contract, less the aggregate of the "Nn" values for the remaining (unexpired) months of the Contract (viz less aggregate of the potential maximum negative "V" values for the remaining Contract Period). Thus, provided that where such period is negative, the Due Completion Date shall not be revised.

A12.7 Any extension of time in respect of wet climatic conditions granted in terms of this clause shall not

be deemed to take into account delays experienced by the Contractor in repairing or reinstating damage to or physical loss of the Works arising from the occurrence of abnormal climatic conditions. Extension of time in respect of any such repairs or reinstatement regarding damage shall be the subject of a separate application for extension of time in accordance with the provisions of Clause 30 of the Conditions of Contract.

A13 TRAINING

Technical skills, generic and management skills training shall be provided with the aim of providing locally employed labour with the technical skills required to undertake the work involved in the Contract, and of furthering small contractor development. Part D of the Project Specifications deals specifically with matters regarding training, and a payment item for that is included.

A14 USE OF LOCAL RESOURCES

A major objective of this Contract is the optimum use of local resources. One of the methods to be adopted to achieve this objective is through the implementation of labour-optimising construction methods.

A15 LABOUR-OPTIMISING CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES

(a) General

The portions of the Works listed in Sub clause (b) below shall, unless otherwise instructed by the Engineer, be constructed under this Contract using labour-optimising construction methods only. Payment for works identified in Sub clause (b) below shall be made in accordance with the pay items provided in the bill of quantities. In respect of those portions of the Works which are not listed in Sub clause (b), the construction methods adopted and Plant used shall be at the discretion of the Contractor, provided always that the construction methods adopted and Plant used by the Contractor are appropriate in respect of the nature of the Works to be executed and the standards to be achieved in terms of the Contract.

(b) Operations to be executed using labour-optimising construction methods

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The following portions of the Works shall be executed using labour-optimising construction methods:

i. Clearing and grubbing the site

ii. Clearing and grubbing at inlets and outlets of hydraulic structures

iii. Cleaning of hydraulic structures

iv. Excavating for all open drains, culverts, inlet and outlet structures, concrete

structures, fence posts and road sign posts guardrail posts

v. Constructing culvert inlet and outlet structures as well as cast in situ slabs,

including all masonry work and minor precast work. All concrete shall be mixed by

hand or by hand-driven mixing machines

vi. Backfilling and compacting all excavations

vii. Removing oversize material

viii. Finishing the road and road reserve

ix. Removing existing concrete and masonry work, irrespective of class and type

x. Carrying out maintenance activities

xi. Excavation and backfill of trenches for road signs

xii. Painting, plastering and steel fixing

A16 RESTRICTIONS ON THE USE OF PERSONNEL IN THE PERMANENT EMPLOY OF THE CONTRACTOR

(a) The Contractor shall limit the use on the Contract Works of his permanently employed personnel to that of key personnel only (as defined in Part C of the Project Specifications) and shall, subject to the further provisions of the following parts of the Project Specifications - (i) Part C - Provision of the temporary workforce, (ii) Part D - Provision of structured training,

execute and complete the Works using a temporary workforce employed directly by the Contractor and/or by Subcontractors.

(b) The Engineer may at his discretion, upon receipt of a written and fully motivated application from the Contractor and where he deems the circumstances to warrant, authorise in writing that the Contractor may use in the execution of the Works, workers not being his key personnel but who are in his permanent employ. Without limiting the generality of application of this sub clause, circumstances which may be considered by the Engineer to warrant the authorization of the use of the Contractor's permanent employees not being key personnel, include:

(i) The unavailability of sufficient numbers of temporary workers and/or

Subcontractors to execute the Works, provided always that the Contractor has proven that he has exercised his best endeavours and taken all reasonable actions to recruit sufficient numbers of temporary workers and Subcontractors and has exhausted all reasonable recruitment options

(ii) The unavailability within the temporary worker pool and/or subcontractor sources

available to the Contractor in terms of the Contract, of sufficient of the required knowledge and skills necessary for the execution of the Works or specific portions thereof, in cases where the time for completion allowed in the Contract is insufficient to facilitate the creation of the necessary skills through the provision of training as contemplated in this Contract

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(iii) Any other circumstances which the Engineer may deem as constituting a warrant.

A17 COMMUNITY LIAISON AND COMMUNITY RELATIONS

In all dealings with the various communities and workers employed from within the communities, the Contractor shall take due cognisance of the character, culture and circumstances of the communities involved and shall at all times use his best endeavours to avoid the development of disputes and to foster a spirit of co-operation and harmony towards the Contract. The Contractor shall at all times keep the Engineer fully informed on all matters affecting the Contract and the communities, and shall attend all meetings of the Project Co-ordinating Committee as may be reasonably required by the Engineer. All matters concerning the communities shall be discussed and where possible, resolved at such meetings. Where any resolution of the Project Co-ordinating Committee shall be contrary to the terms and provisions of the Contract, the Contractor shall not give effect to them without a prior written instruction from the Engineer. Where the Contractor is of the opinion that any instruction of the Engineer issued in terms of this clause will result in him incurring additional costs which were not provided for in his tendered rates and prices, and/or that a delay in the progress of the Works will result, he will be entitled to submit a claim in terms of Clause 10.1 of the Conditions of Contract, provided always that the period of twenty-eight (28) days referred to in Clause 10.1.1.3 shall be reduced to three (3) normal working days in respect of all claims submitted in terms of this clause.

A18 EXTENDED PUBLIC WORKS PROGRAMME SPECIFICATIONS

A18.1 Labour-Intensive Competencies of Supervisory and Management Staff

Contractors shall only engage supervisory and management staff in labour-intensive works that have completed the skills programme including Foremen/ Supervisors at NQF level 4 “National Certificate: Supervision of Civil Engineering Construction Processes” and Site Agent/ Manager at NQF level 5 "Manage Labour-Intensive Construction Processes" or equivalent QCTO qualifications as outlined in next Table.

Personnel NQF level

Unit standard titles Skills programme description

Foreman / Supervisor

4 Implement Labour-Intensive Construction Systems and Techniques or equivalent QCTO qualification

This unit standard or qualification must be completed, and

Use Labour-Intensive Construction Methods to Construct and Maintain Roads and Stormwater Drainage or equivalent QCTO qualification

any one of the 3 unit standards or part qualifications must be completed

Use Labour-Intensive Construction Methods to Construct and Maintain Water and Sanitation Services or equivalent QCTO qualification

Use Labour-Intensive Construction Methods to Construct, Repair and Maintain Structures or equivalent QCTO qualification

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Site Agent / Manager

5 Manage Labour-Intensive Construction Processes or equivalent QCTO qualification

Skills Programme against this single unit standard or part qualification

A18.2 Employment of Unskilled and Semi-Skilled Workers In Labour-Intensive Works 1. Requirements for the sourcing and engagement of labour 1.1.1 Unskilled and semi-skilled labour required for the execution of all labour intensive works shall be

engaged strictly in accordance with prevailing legislation and SANS 1914-5, Participation of Targeted Labour.

1.1.2 The rate of pay set for the SPWP per task or per day shall be in accordance with SAFCEC or

relevant legislation. 1.1.3 No tasks will be established in this contract 1.1.4 The Contractor shall, through all available community structures, inform the local community of

the labour intensive works and the employment opportunities presented thereby. Preference must be given to people with previous practical experience in construction and / or who come from households: a) where the head of the household has less than a primary school education; b) that has less than one full time person earning an income; c) where subsistence agriculture is the source of income. d) those who are not in receipt of any social security pension income

1.1.5 The Contractor shall endeavour to ensure that the expenditure on the employment of temporary

workers is in the following proportions: a) 50 % women; b) 20% youth who are between the ages of 18 and 35; and c) 2% on persons with disabilities.

A19 PROGRAMME REQUIREMENTS FOR CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES The contractor shall programme his activities to be suitable in terms of his resources to complete

the contract inside the stipulated time period.

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PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS

PART B MATTERS RELATING TO THE STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS

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PART B : MATTERS RELATING TO THE STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS B1 PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS REFERRING TO THE STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS AND

ADDITIONAL SPECIFICATIONS

In certain clauses the Standard Specifications allow a choice to be specified in the Project Specifications between alternative materials or construction methods, and for additional requirements to be specified to suit a particular contract. Details of such alternatives or additional requirements applicable to this Contract are contained in this part of the Project Specifications. It also contains some additional specifications required for this particular Contract. The number of each clause and each payment item in this part of the Project Specifications consists of the prefix B followed by a number corresponding to the number of the relevant clause or payment item in the Standard Specifications. The number of a new clause or a new payment item that does not form part of a clause or a payment item in the Standard Specifications and is included here, is also prefixed by B followed by a new number. The new numbers follow on the last clause or item number used in the relevant section of the Standard Specifications.

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B2 SECTION 1100 : DEFINITIONS AND TERMS B 1115 GENERAL CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT

REPLACE "for National and Provincial Road and Bridge Works", IN THE SECOND AND THIRD LINES WITH "for Road and Bridge Works for State Road Authority".

ADD THE FOLLOWING CLAUSE:

"B 1156 LABOUR-OPTIMISING CONSTRUCTION

Payment for the labour-intensive component of the works

Payment for works identified in the Scope of Work as being labour-intensive shall only be made in accordance with the provisions of the Contract if the works are constructed strictly in accordance with the provisions of the Scope of Work. Any non-payment for such works shall not relieve the Contractor in any way from his obligations either in contract or in delict.

Linkage of payment for labour-intensive component of works to submission

of project data

The Contractor’s payment invoices shall be accompanied by labour information for the corresponding period in a format specified by the employer. If the contractor chooses to delay submitting payment invoices, labour returns shall still be submitted as per frequency and timeframe stipulated by the Employer. The contractor’s invoices shall not be paid until all pending labour information has been submitted.

Applicable labour laws

The current Ministerial Determination (also downloadable at www.epwp.gov.za), Expanded Public Works Programmes, issued in terms of the Basic Conditions of Employment Act of 1997 by the Minister of Labour in Government Notice , shall apply to works described in the scope of work as being labour-intensive and which are undertaken by unskilled or semi-skilled workers.

Health and Safety

Employers must ensure the working environment is healthy and safe.

A worker must use an EPWP Branded Personal Protective Equipment or clothing issued by the employer and work in a way that does not endanger his/her health and safety or that of any other person.

Certificate of Service

The certificate will reflect any training received by the worker as part of the EPWP and the work performed by the worker

Training of targeted labour

a) The contractor shall provide all the necessary on-the-job training to targeted labour to enable such labour to master the basic work techniques required to undertake the work in accordance with the requirements of the contract in a manner that does not compromise worker health and safety.

b) Accredited training should ideally be provided before commencement or during implementation of a project.

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c) The cost of accredited training of targeted labour will be funded through various

funding sources such as National Skills Fund from the Department of Higher Education and Training, funds from the Implementing KSD LM, funding from SETAS etc. This training should take place as close to the project site as practically possible. The KSD LM implementing the project must ensure that training applications for participants are made by its relevant project manager assisted by relevant training officials from the National Department of Public Works.

d) The KSD LM must ensure that preference of the training of participants in technical skills over life skills is made. In addition, the KSD LM is required to maximize opportunities for training of participants carried out before the implementation of projects.

e) The KSD LM must ensure that workers who have received training will be placed on the project to work after receiving the training.

f) If a provisional sum for training is made in the contract the contractor shall pay an allowance equal to 100% of the daily wage rate to workers who attend accredited training.

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B3 SECTION 1200 : GENERAL REQUIREMENTS AND PROVISIONS B 1202 SERVICES

ADD THE FOLLOWING:

"Before work commences, the Contractor shall contact all private owners or public authorities controlling services to allow them to protect, move or relocate a service as required, or to confirm that all such work has been completed. No payment will be made for inconvenience to the Contractor due to services crossing the Site or any authority working on such services, nor will delays caused by such workings be accepted as a basis for claiming an extension of time for completing the Works."

B 1204 PROGRAMME OF WORK

INSERT THE FOLLOWING BEFORE THE FIRST PARAGRAPH:

“A bar-chart programme shall be provided showing the various activities in such detail as may be required by the engineer. The programme shall be updated monthly in accordance with the progress made by the contractor. The critical path of the programme of work shall also be indicated.

In compiling the programme of work, the contractor shall incorporate the following important factors specified in these specifications:

a) The specified contract period. b) Percentage of work to be done by Black Economic Empowered Enterprises and

labour intensive work including a breakdown of the labour intensive work. c) Work done by local manufacturers and suppliers d) Weather limitations regarding the application of bituminous products as specified in

sections 4100, 4200, 4400 and 4500 of the standard specifications. e) The relocation and protection of services. f) Accommodation of traffic proposals. g) Phase construction detail relating to the relocation and protection of services,

accommodation of traffic and weather limitations.

The contractor shall take note of various factors contained in these specifications which will have a significant influence on the compilation of the programme of work.”

B 1205 WORKMANSHIP AND QUALITY CONTROL

REPLACE THE THIRD PARAGRAPH WITH THE FOLLOWING: “The contractor shall determine his own frequencies at which quality or process control tests are to be undertaken. The engineer will, however, undertake all acceptance control tests for the judgement of workmanship and quality of products.”

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ADD THE FOLLOWING AT THE END OF THIS CLAUSE:

“The engineer shall, for the purpose of acceptance control on products and workmanship, assess test results and measurements in accordance with the provisions of section 8300 of the standard specifications (quality control scheme 2). Where small quantities of work are involved, a lot shall mean a full day's production for a specific item of work subject to acceptance control testing.”

B 1206 THE SETTING-OUT OF WORK AND PROTECTION OF BEACONS

ADD THE FOLLOWING: “Before commencing construction the contractor shall align the road horizontally according to the information given on the drawings and shall establish a stake line for controlling purposes. Subsequently he shall supply the Engineer’s Representative with a full set of cross-sections taken at 20m intervals along the centreline of the road. These cross-sections shall cover the full width of the road reserve. Stake-line beacons shall be clearly marked and protected during construction.“ Amend the first line of the last paragraph as follows:

“The setting-out of work including the survey and staking of the new road centreline will not be measured and paid for ……”

B 1209 PAYMENT

(e) Materials on the site

ADD THE FOLLOWING TO THE END OF THE CLAUSE:

“The engineer may at his sole discretion allow payments under "Materials on the site" in respect of any construction materials, if stored off-site, providing that:

h) the site selected for this purpose is approved by the engineer; i) such land is physically separated from any production plant or operation; j) only materials for use under this contract are stockpiled on such land, and

the contractor has provided proof of an agreement with the owner of such land that the owner has no objection to using the land for these purposes and has no claim whatsoever on any materials stockpiled on such land.”

ADD THE FOLLOWING SUBCLAUSE: "(g) Payment certificates With reference to Clause 6.10.1 of the General Conditions of Contract, the Engineer's Certificate will only be issued after he has received a draft certificate prepared by the Contractor at his own expense in the form prescribed by the Engineer. The cost of duplicating and delivering copies of the certificate to the Contractor, the Engineer and the Employer shall be borne by the Contractor. The Engineer and the Employer require a total of four sets of A4-sized paper copies."

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ADD THE FOLLOWING ITEM: “Item Unit B12.03 Relocation of existing services:

(a) Location and exposing of existing services by hand excavation cubic metre (m3)

(b) Relocation, reinstating and protecting of existing services Prime Cost Sum (PC.Sum)

(c) Handling costs and profit in respect of sub-item D12.03 (b) percentage (%)

(d) Underground electrical and communication cable

including chamber (m)

(e) Overhead electrical and communication services including the poles (m)

The rate covers the cost for dissembling, lifting and disposing of, if required, and the additional cost for taking special precautions while excavating in the vicinity of the services (valves, water mains, sewerage, valves, electrical cables and poles) as well as reinstating service in new position, including excavation to relocate service in new position. It shall also include compensation for excavation, installation, backfilling and testing of the services. Material, which is regarded as unsuitable, must be indicated to the Engineer before removal. The Contractor can only claim compensation for material if the Engineer gave prior written approval. The unit of measurement shall be the metre of relocated services laid or installed or authorised by the Engineer.

B1229 SABS CEMENT SPECIFICATIONS

REPLACE THE LAST PARAGRAPH OF THIS CLAUSE WITH THE FOLLOWING:

“Where reference is made in this specification or the standard specifications to the cement specifications, e.g. SABS 471: Portland cement and rapid hardening Portland cement, it shall be replaced with the new specification:

SABS ENV 197-1: Cement-composition, specifications and conformity criteria.

Part 1: Common cements.

Furthermore, where reference is made in this specification or the standard specifications to the different cement types, the following new names/types shall apply:

Old product nomenclature

Typical new product nomenclature

Cement type Cement strength class

OPC CEM I

CEM I

32,5

32,5R

RHC CEM I 42,5

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Old product nomenclature

Typical new product nomenclature

Cement type Cement strength class

CEM I 42,5R

LASRC No provision made No provision made

PC15SL CEM II/A-S

CEM II/A-S

CEM II/A-S

32,5

32,5R

42,5

PC15FA CEM II/A-V

CEM II/A-V

CEM II/A-W

CEM II/A-W

32,5

32,5R

32,5

32,5R

RH15FA CEM II/A-V

CEM II/A-V

CEM II/A-W

CEM II/A-W

42,5

42,5R

42,5

42,5R

PBFC CEM III/A

CEM III/A

32,5

32,5R

PFAC CEM II/B-V

CEM II/B-W

32,5

32,5

RH30SL CEM II/B-S

CEM II/B-S

32,5R

42,5

RH40SL CEM III/A

CEM III/A

32,5R

42,5

CEM I 32,5, CEM II A-S 32,5, CEM II/A-V 32,5, or CEM III A may be used for the manufacture of reinforced concrete members.”

ADD THE FOLLOWING NEW CLAUSES:

B 1230 CONTRACTOR’S ACTIVITIES ON PRIVATE PROPERTY (a) Action required prior to entering property

The contractor shall not enter onto private property or property not belonging to the employer for the purpose of carrying out any work in connection with the contract without having completed the following formalities well ahead of the intended date for entering such property:

k) The contractor shall give notice, in writing, to the owner, lessee or occupier, on a form approved by the engineer, of his intention of entering upon the property, together with full details of the work he intends to carry out on the property and the intended dates and duration of occupation.

l) The contractor shall arrange a meeting with the owner, lessee or occupier, to:

conform that the owner, lessee or occupier, has permitted the contractor to enter upon the property for the said purpose;

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obtain details from the owner, lessee or occupier, regarding any special precautions that should be taken by the contractor during the execution of the works;

record details, with photographs if necessary, of the condition of the property at that stage, including any defects in buildings, swimming pools, outbuildings, fences, etc. that may be affected by his activities;

record in writing the details of the above; the form and substance of such records and agreements shall be subject to the engineer’s approval and a copy of the details as recorded shall be sent to the engineer for his records and his approval.

m) In the event of the contractor failing to reach agreement with the owner, lessee or

occupier of the property on any of the matters referred to above, the matter shall be referred to the engineer for further action.

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B4 SECTION 1300: CONTRACTOR'S ESTABLISHMENT ON SITE AND GENERAL OBLIGATIONS

B 1303 PAYMENT B13.01 The Contractor's general obligations

ADD THE FOLLOWING AFTER THE FOURTH PARAGRAPH: "The combined total bid for sub items (a), (b) and (c) shall not exceed 15% of the Bid Sum." Should the combined total bid for sub items (a), (b) and (c) exceed 15% of the bid sum (excluding CPA, contingencies and VAT), the bidder shall state his reasons in writing for biding in this manner. ADD THE FOLLOWING AT THE END OF THIS PAY ITEM:

"The amount payable to the Contractor for time related costs arising from extensions of time granted by the employer, where the contractor is fairly entitled to such compensation in terms of Clause 5.1 of the General Conditions of Contract, shall be calculated as follows: (i) Account shall be taken of all time related items scheduled in Section 1300, 1400

and 1500. (ii) All pay items for which the unit of measurement is "month" shall be deemed to

be based upon an average of 12 working days per month. (iii) Payment will be made only for items for which the unit of measurement is

"month"

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B5 SECTION 1400 : HOUSING, OFFICES AND LABORATORIES FOR THE ENGINEER’S SITE PERSONNEL

B1402 OFFICES AND LABORATORIES

(a) General

ADD THE FOLLOWING BEFORE THE FIRST PARAGRAPH OF THIS

SUBCLAUSE:

“The Engineer shall require temporary offices and laboratory buildings for the

duration of the contract. Preliminary details will be discussed with the contractor

prior commencement of the works, but final details shall be to the approval of the

Engineer in consultation with the Contractor.”

ADD THE FOLLOWING AT THE START OF THE THIRD PARAGRAPH FROM

THE END OF THIS SUBCLAUSE:

“The offices and laboratory shall be situated as close as possible to the site.

The offices and laboratory shall be provided with electricity 24 hours per day.”

ADD THE FOLLOWING TO THE FOURTH PARAGRAPH (DELETE THE FULL

STOP):

"and all windows shall be fitted with burglar bars, all to the approval of the

Engineer."

(b Offices

ADD THE FOLLOWING TO SUBCLAUSE (XII):

“The Contractor shall provide the Engineer with a contract cellular smart phone

and 3G modem for the purpose of the contract. The service shall consist of data

bundles and unlimited airtime for the Resident Engineer’s for use for purpose of

the contract administration. The cost of the service shall be paid under Item

B14.03(b)(i)”

ADD THE FOLLOWING TO SUBCLAUSE (XV):

“Each office and the conference room shall be provided with:

(ix) A whiteboard, size 1.3 m2 – This shall be fastened securely to the wall”

ADD THE FOLLOWING SUBCLAUSES:

“(xvii) The Contractor shall supply an approved plastic type rain gauge that

shall be securely mounted to a pole in a position selected by the

Engineer."

(xviii) The following list is indicative of the number and sizes of offices and

other accommodation that will be required:

Description Area

Office for the engineer’s personnel 16m²

Conference room 24m²”

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(g) Ablution units

ADD THE FOLLOWING:

“Two waterborne ablution units are required on site. Each unit shall contain at

least a wash-hand basin, urinal and the necessary accessories.

Both ablution units shall be provided with hot and cold water.

The towels shall be replaced with clean towels every second day and soap supplied as necessary. The ablution units shall each have an interior floor area of at least 3m² and a 1,5m wide veranda on one side with a 100mm concrete floor. The tendered rate under Item B14.01(e) shall include full compensation for the supply, erection and maintenance of the complete units as specified.”

B1406 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

REPLACE 14.01 (a) and (b) WITH THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:

“Item Unit

14.01 Office and laboratory accommodation:

(a) Office accommodation for resident engineer staff,

including all services square metre (m2)

(e) Waterborne ablution unit and kitchen area, including

fittings, services and utensils square metre (m2)

ADD THE FOLLOWING ITEM:

B14.03 Office and laboratory fittings, installations and equipment

(a) Items measured by number

ADD THE FOLLOWING SUBITEMS:

(xix) Rain gauge number (No)

(b) Prime-cost items and items paid for in a lump sum

REPLACE (i) WITH THE FOLLOWING SUB-ITEMS:

“(i) The provision of a cellular phone 3G modem in connection with cell phone contract

covering the cost of all calls and data in connection with contract prime cost (PC) sum”

ADD THE FOLLOWING SUBITEMS:

“(ix) Provision of colour printing, copying and scanning facility for the supervisor staff

number (No)

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(x) Handling cost and profit in respect of sub-item 14.03(b)(ix) percentage (%)”

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B6 SECTION 1500 : ACCOMMODATION OF TRAFFIC B1502 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

(a) Safety

ADD THE FOLLOWING AFTER THE END OF THE LAST PARAGRAPH:

“The entire site will be handed over to the Contractor at the commencement of the

contract. Traffic shall be accommodated on the existing road as well as temporary

deviations. The travelling public shall have the right of way on public roads, and the

Contractor shall make use of approved methods to control the movement of his

equipment and vehicles so as not to constitute a hazard on the road.

Further, the Engineer will have the right to stop any operation where the traffic

accommodation measures are not to specification or as ordered and the Engineer

considers that the risk to the travelling public is unacceptable.

The Contractor may not commence construction activities before adequate provision has

been made to accommodate traffic in accordance with the requirements of this document

and the latest edition of the South African Road Traffic Signs Manual Volume 2 Chapter

13: Roadworks Signage, (SARTSM), June 1999.

The Contractor shall submit proposals in connection with directional signs to the Engineer

for approval.”

(e) Access to properties

ADD THE FOLLOWING:

“Where the alignment of the new road coincides with the alignment of the existing road,

a number of accesses to private properties will have to be operational and maintained

during the constructional period. No separate payment will be made for providing

acceptable and safe access across the new road at all times during construction of the

road.”

(i) Traffic safety officer

ADD THE FOLLOWING AFTER THE SECOND PARAGRAPH:

“The Contractor shall submit a CV of the candidate to the Engineer for approval before the Traffic Safety Officer is appointed. The Traffic Safety Officer shall be made available to discuss road safety and traffic accommodation matters whenever required by the Engineer.”

REPLACE SUBCLAUSES (II) AND (III) WITH THE FOLLOWING

“(ii) Record on neat and dimensioned sketches and submit to the Engineer the

position and sign reference number where applicable of each sign, barricade, delineator, cone, amber flicker light, guardrail and permanent or temporary painted road marking feature. The position of each shall be adequately referenced to identifiable permanent features located along the site of the works.

These records shall also show the date and time at which the recorded traffic accommodation features are certified correct by the Traffic Safety Officer, and

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shall be signed by the Traffic Safety Officer before being submitted to the Engineer.

The records shall be amended whenever changes are made in the field and the revised detailed sketches shall be submitted to the Engineer. This shall include the recording of the position of flagmen and stop/go control men and their associated traffic accommodation equipment wherever they are used.

(iii) Personally inspect the position and condition of each traffic accommodation

feature on the whole site of works twice each day by 9h30 and by 16h30, to record all irregularities discovered and the remedial action taken, and to sign off as correct and submit to the Engineer such record sheets by 10h00 and by 17h00 each day. The traffic Safety Officer shall keep a duplicate book for this specific purpose.

The Traffic Safety Officer shall also submit to the Engineer by 10h00 each morning, a record of all matter pertinent to site safety and traffic accommodation throughout the site of works the previous day. He shall also record the daily labour returns of flagmen, and stop/go signs controllers.”

ADD THE FOLLOWING AFTER SUBSUBCLAUSE (viii):

"(ix) Be responsible for contacting all the relevant authorities in the event of an accident on the site of the Works

1. Arrange for the removal of broken down vehicles that obstruct the normal traffic

flow. The Contractor shall provide the traffic safety officer with all the necessary resources to carry out his duties as specified, inter alia a light delivery van (LDV), personnel, warning signs and revolving amber flashing lights. A warning sign with the words "CONTRACTOR TRAFFIC CONTROL" in clearly legible letters shall be mounted on the vehicle at least 1,5 m above ground level to be clearly visible. The vehicle shall be equipped with two revolving amber-coloured flashing lights with a minimum intensity of 55 W. The flashing lights shall be switched on and the warning sign be displayed at all times when the vehicle is used on the Site. No separate payment will be made for the traffic safety officer, his vehicle, personnel and equipment and the cost thereof shall be included in the Contractor's cost for his establishment and general obligations (Section 1300)."


“(j) Ensure that all obstructions related to the Contractors activities be removed

before nightfall where applicable and instructed by the Engineer and that the roads are safe for night traffic."

(k) The Traffic Safety Officer shall, in addition to the duties listed in paragraph 1502

(I), also be responsible for removal of broken down vehicles off the roadway and implementing actions requested by the traffic authorities with regard to the work to be carried out, be responsible for the erection and maintenance of all traffic signs necessary for the accommodation of traffic.

(I) Failure to comply with provisions

Failure or refusal on the part of the Contractor to take the necessary steps to ensure the safety and convenience of the public traffic, accommodation of traffic, plant and personnel in accordance with these specifications or as required by

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statutory authorities or ordered by the engineer, shall be sufficient cause for the Engineer to deduct penalties as follows:

A fixed penalty of R500,00 per occurrence shall be deducted for each and every occurrence of non-compliance with any of the requirements of section 1500 of the standard specifications and section B1500 of the project specifications.

In addition a time-related penalty of R100,00 per hour over and above the fixed penalty shall be deducted for non-compliance to rectify any defects in the accommodation of traffic within the allowable time after an instruction to this effect has been given by the Engineer. The Engineer's instruction shall state the allowable time, which shall be the time in hours for reinstatement of the defects. Should the Contractor fail to adhere to this instruction, the time-related penalty shall be applied from the time the instruction was given.”


“(m) Cleaning of road signs

When so ordered by the Engineer, the Contractor shall clean the faces of the

road signs, so as to remove deposits obscuring or reducing the reflectivity of the

sign faces.

(n) Sequence of construction

It will be required that the Contractor submits to the Engineer a method statement

setting out the details of the manner in which he intends to accommodate the

traffic within 14 days after the commencement of the Contract. The Contractor

may only proceed with the road works after approval of the method statement by

the Engineer and the traffic authorities.”

B 1503 TEMPORARY TRAFFIC-CONTROL FACILITIES

ADD THE FOLLOWING AFTER THE FIRST PARAGRAPH:

"All temporary road signs, devices, sequences, layouts and spacings shall comply with the requirements of the Road Traffic Act, 1996 (Act 93 of 1996), the National Road Traffic Regulations, 2000, the South African Road Traffic Signs Manual, the requirements of the relevant road authority and the drawings. All temporary traffic control facilities shall also comply with the guidelines set in SA Road Traffic Signs Manual, Volume 2, Chapter 13: Roadwork’s Signing, (SARTSM, June 1999, obtainable from the Government Printer, Pretoria). "

ADD THE FOLLOWING:

b) Road signs and barricades

ADD TO SUBCLAUSE 1503 (B) THE FOLLOWING:

“The Contractor shall be responsible for the protection and maintenance of all signs, and shall at his own cost replace any that have been damaged, or lost, or stolen.

All temporary road signs shall be mounted on portable supports for the easy moving of signs to temporary positions. The only permitted method of ballasting the sign supports shall consist of durable sandbags filled with sand of adequate mass to prevent signs from

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being blown over by wind. The cost of the sandbags shall be included for in the bid rates for the various types of temporary road signs.

The traffic-control devices, temporary signs and devices required in the contract are those designated in SA Road Traffic signs Manual, Volume 2, Chapter 13: Roadwork’s Signage.

The covering of permanent road signs, if applicable, shall be by utilizing a hessian bag,

which shall be pulled over the sign in the form of a hood and fastened to the signposts.

Plastic bags or other materials and fastened by means of adhesive tape shall not be

permitted.

The Contractor shall indemnify the Employer against all proceedings, claims, actions,

damages and costs which may arise from or be related to the absence or improper

functioning or placement of road-traffic signs, barricades, traffic-control facilities,

channelization devices and warning devices.

Should the Contractor park any of his vehicles within the road reserve at night, it shall be

done in such a way that the vehicle is not less than 4 m away from the edge of the road

and it shall be properly illuminated and signposted to ensure safe passing by motorists."

ADD THE FOLLOWING:

“(i) Covering of signs

Should the Engineer so direct, any sign shall be covered so that it cannot be read at any

time under any weather condition. Covers may be of any opaque material that will not

damage the sign.” (b) Canalization devices and barricades

ADD THE FOLLOWING:

Drums shall not be used as channelization devices.

TW 401 and TW 402 delineators shall comply with the following requirements:

It shall be manufactured from a flexible material and shall comply with SABS 1555. The

blade portion of the delineator shall be positively affixed to a base unit, which in turn shall

be stable on its own or be stabilized by means of sandbags when used on the road.

(ii) The blade shall be retro-reflectorised, with class I yellow sheeting on the side

facing oncoming traffic.

(iii) It shall be nominally 1 000 mm high x 250 mm wide and the bottom edge of the

delineator shall not be more than 200 mm above the road surface.

(iv) It shall be subject to the approval of the Engineer.

The maximum spacing between centres of delineators shall be as shown on the

Drawings or as directed by the Engineer."

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e) Warning devices

ADD THE FOLLOWING:

“The following items shall be provided to the Resident Engineer and his staff:

Rotating amber flashing lights

ii) Highly visible safety jackets

The safety jackets shall be of an approved type, as per Chapter 13: Roadworks Signage.

The Contractor shall obtain the approval of the Engineer before the proceeding with the

purchase of such jackets.

Where flicker lights are used on the contract they shall be bi-directional, amber warning

lights of the Zenon type with a lens diameter not less than 170 mm and a flashing

frequency of 75 to 95 flashes per minute.

All construction vehicles and machinery shall be fitted with working amber flashing lights.

The Contractor shall provide the Engineer with the specified number of amber flashing

lights, in a working condition, with a magnetic base and a cable and connection to fit a

standard 12V cigarette lighter.

All flashing lights shall be at least 200 mm high and of the rotating parabolic type. The

flashing lights fitted to the construction vehicles and machinery shall be of the mountable

type.

All warning devices shall be maintained in perfect working order at all times.

All flagmen shall be equipped with reflective clothing while operating on the road.”

ADD THE FOLLOWING:

“All construction vehicles and plant used on the works shall be equipped with rotating

amber flashing lights and warning boards as specified. All vehicles and plant before

being allowed onto the site shall obtain a clearance permit from the engineer.

Rotating lights shall have an amber lens of minimum height of 200 mm and shall be

mounted in order to be clearly visible from all directions. The lights on construction

vehicles shall not be switched on while vehicles are being operated on unrestricted

sections of a public road, but shall be switched on while construction vehicles are

operating within the accommodation of traffic area, as the vehicles decelerate to enter a

construction area, and as the vehicles accelerate to the general speed when entering the

road from a construction area. Lights on plant shall operate continuously while the plant

is working alongside sections of road open to public traffic.

All LDV's and cars operating on site shall also be equipped with rotating amber flashing

lights which shall be placed so as to be clearly visible and operated continuously while

the vehicles is maneuvering in or out of traffic or is travelling or parked alongside roads

open to public traffic.

Rotating lights and the "Construction Vehicle" signs on the Contractor's vehicles and

plant shall not be paid for separately but shall be included in the rates covering the use

of the vehicles.

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The contractor shall apply and maintain lights together with temporary mounting

brackets, to the approval of the engineer. Vehicles and plant that do not comply with

these requirements shall be removed from the site.

The Contractor shall ensure that all his personnel, excluding those who are permanently

office bound, are equipped with reflective safety jackets and that these are worn at all

times when working on or near to the travelled way. Any person found not wearing a

reflective jacket under these circumstances should be removed from the site until such

time as he is in possession of and wearing a reflective jacket. Reflective safety jackets

shall be kept in good condition and any jackets that are, in the opinion of the Engineer,

ineffective shall be immediately replaced by the Contractor.

(g) Other signs or facilities

The Engineer may instruct the Contractor to provide any other road sign, reflective tape,

etc not measured in standard pay items. The road signs shall conform to the

requirements of the South African Traffic Signs Manual, Chapter 13, Roadwork’s Signage

or specification provided by the Engineer.

The Contractor shall inform the general public of the intended road works, construction

period and accommodation of traffic proposal through press releases in local and

provincial newspapers.

B1504 WIDTH AND LENGTH OF TEMPORARY DEVIATIONS


“The effective carriageway width for any gravel road, accommodated either fully or

partially on an existing gravel road, shall not be less than 3m. No single lane traffic shall

accommodate traffic on carriageways less than 3,0m wide.”

B1513 ACCOMMODATION OF TRAFFIC WHERE THE ROAD IS CONSTRUCTED IN HALF

WIDTHS

DELETE THE FIFTH PARAGRAPH.


“Some of the work on the existing road shall be carried out in half or lesser widths.

Single direction traffic will be allowed to use that surfaced half of the road that is not under

construction. The length of the half width shall not exceed 1500m.

The traffic flow shall be controlled by delineators/cones. However, the Engineer may

under special circumstances allow the Contractor during daytime to use flagmen with

STOP and GO-RY signs.

ADD THE FOLLOWING CLAUSE:

B 1518 RETRO-REFLECTIVE MATERIAL

Retro-reflective material for temporary signs shall comply with the requirements of SABS

1519-1 for weathered material. Tests shall be carried out with a field retro-reflectometer

and the testing procedure and classification are described in Clause B 8118. The values

of the Coefficient of Retro-Reflection shall be at least 60% of the values indicated in Table

B8118/1."

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B1517 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT B15.01 Accommodation of traffic and maintaining temporary deviations:

REPLACE THE FIRST PARAGRAPH WITH THE FOLLOWING:

The unit of measurement shall be the kilometre, measured along the centre lines of the Provincial road, the ramps from the noses and the cross roads where work is carried out. Accommodation of traffic shall be measured once only, that is no separate payments shall be made for lane and shoulder rehabilitation, slurry, reseal, asphalt overlay, side drains, etc. The bypass for abnormal vehicles and gravel service roads shall not be measured. Only the nett distance of the road shall be measured and overlapping distance during staged rehabilitation shall not be measured. When the road is rehabilitated in half-widths, payment shall be made in item B15.10 and not in item B15.01. A distinction shall also be made between accommodation of traffic on the Provincial road and accommodation of traffic on the ramps and cross roads of interchanges.

IN THE SECOND PARAGRAPH, OMIT THE SECOND SENTENCE REFERRING TO COMPENSATION FOR THE TRAFFIC SAFETY OFFICER.

IN THE THIRD PARAGRAPH SECOND SENTENCE, OMIT THE LAST PART" OR WHEN TRAFFIC IS TAKEN OVER HALF-WIDTH CONSTRUCTION".

B15.03 Temporary traffic-control facilities AMEND SUBITEM (H) TO READ AS FOLLOWS: “(h) Delineators (DTG50J, TW 401 and TW402 “

(i) Single (200mm x 800mm) number (No)

(ii) Mounted back to back (200mm x 800mm) number (No)

B15.10 Accommodation of traffic where the road is constructed in half-widths

DELETE THE LAST PARAGRAPH AND ADD THE FOLLOWING: “The bid rate shall include full compensation for providing all plant, equipment, tools, transport, labour, supervision, cleaning of the trafficked lane, and other incidentals for the proper and safe handling of traffic and shall include full compensation for all additional costs and work resulting from constructing the road in half-widths.

Payment for the provision of flagmen, road signs, delineators, communication devices and traffic signals shall be made elsewhere.

Half-width construction is defined as rehabilitation of the layers on the shoulder and one lane and only where 2 way traffic cannot be accommodated. Also, no slurry, seal and asphalt overlay works shall in any circumstances be measured in this item and shall be included in item B15.01 for the payment thereof.

Where payment is made for a section of road in item B15.10, payment shall not be made in item B15.01”

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ADD THE FOLLOWING NEW ITEMS:

“Item Unit B15.14: The provision and maintenance of rotating lights, etc.

for the use of the Engineer and his staff (a) Rotating lights number (No) (b) Safety boots number (No)” (c) Safety vests number (No)”

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B7 SECTION 1600 : OVERHAUL

B1602 DEFINITIONS

(a) Overhaul material

ADD THE FOLLOWING AFTER SUBCLAUSE 1602(A)(VI):

“Since gravel material is obtained from borrow pit sources overhaul will be paid for separately and shall be included in the rate for furnishing and placing of the material.”

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B8 SECTION 1700 : CLEARING AND GRUBBING B1702 DESCRIPTION OF WORK

(a) Clearing

ADD THE FOLLOWING: “Clearing shall include the removal of material to a thickness of up to 150mm in-situ material as ordered by the engineer. No payment shall be made for temporary stockpiling of topsoil material in the case where this material is applied as topsoil after completion of road side slopes. Should the required depth exceed 150mm, the total volume of material removed shall either be classified as “temporary stockpiling of topsoil” or “unsuitable roadbed material” or “cut to spoil” whichever is applicable as allowed for in the standard specifications. In these cases no payment shall be made for clearing and grubbing. Clearing as described shall in all cases be undertaken in such a manner that the topsoil is preserved and not contaminated with other debris or rubbish. Cross-sections for the determination of earthworks quantities shall be taken after clearing (topsoil or unsuitable roadbed material) and roadbed preparation if applicable. The payment for the clearing of concrete structures which cannot be cleared by means of a bulldozer as described under clause 1702(a), shall be made according to item B17.08.”


“(e) Existing roads Where new construction work extends over existing roads, the existing road surface shall be ripped and removed if so directed by the engineer. The work as described

above will be paid for under item B17.01.

(f) Removal of trees

Only trees identified and marked by the engineer shall be removed.” B 1703 EXECUTION OF THE WORK

(a) Areas to be cleared and grubbed

ADD THE FOLLOWING: “Apart from normal clearing and grubbing, the fill embankments of the existing roads are

also to be cleared and grubbed over the areas where the new horizontal alignment coincides with the alignment of the existing road, or where repairs are required to the fill embankments of the approaches of bridges. Provision is made for separate payment for clearing and grubbing of the existing fill embankments where conventional machinery might be suitable to undertake the work due to the steep side slopes of the embankments. An additional pay-item is allowed for in the bill of quantities for this type of clearing and grubbing which may have to be undertaken by hand or similar manner

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(c) Disposal of material

ADD THE FOLLOWING:

“(i) Non toxic waste (trees, tree stumps, plain and reinforced concrete, rubble, etc.)

All surplus or unsuitable material (non-toxic waste) shall be disposed of at an approved dumping site. The local authority within whose boundaries the site is located, must approve such site, and the dumping must comply with all statutory and municipal regulations. Rates tendered shall include an unlimited free haul distance to the approved dumping site.

(ii) Toxic waste (bitumen products, etc.)

The contractor shall identify a approved toxic waste dumping site. Pay item B17.08 has been provided in the schedule of quantities to compensate the contractor for all costs associated with the removal and disposal of existing toxic waste, viz existing bitumen products.

Toxic waste generated by the contractor during construction shall be removed

and disposed of by the contractor at his own cost. No pay item has been provided for this work. The cost thereof shall be deemed to be included in the contractor’s tendered rates.”

ADD THE FOLLOWING: “(f) CCTV Inspection

A. Perform the inspection in accordance with Pipeline Assessment Certification

Program (PACP).

B. Equipment

1. Television inspection equipment shall have an accurate footage counter that will display on the monitor and record the camera distance from the centreline of the starting manhole.

2. The camera shall be of the remotely operated pan and tilt type. The rotating camera and light head configuration shall have the capability of panning 360° with pan and tilt capability of providing a full view of the pipe to ensure complete inspection of the mainline pipe and service laterals.

3. The camera, television monitor, and other components shall be colour. To ensure peak picture quality throughout all conditions encountered, the colour camera shall be equipped with the necessary circuitry to allow for the remote adjustment of the optical focus iris from the power control unit at the viewing station. A variable intensity control of the camera lights shall also be located at the viewing station.

4. Lighting and camera quality shall be suitable to allow a clear, in focus picture for the entire inside periphery of pipelines extending at least three (3) meter in front of the camera. The replay of the recorded video information shall be free of electrical interference and shall provide a clear stable image.

5. Camera quality shall be suitable to provide a full 360° view of the pipe during the inspection.

6. The travel speed of the camera shall be variable but uniform and shall not exceed 10 meter per minute. Any means of propelling the camera through the sewer line which would produce non-uniform or jerky movement of the camera, will not be acceptable.

7. The television system shall be capable of performing line segment inspection in increments of 120 meters with one setup.

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8. Service laterals shall be inspected utilizing a CCTV inspection push camera system, capable of inspecting up to one thirty (30) meters of pipe.

C. Procedure

1. Prior to performing CCTV inspection activities, the Contractor shall thoroughly clean the sewer line(s) and service laterals designated to be televised.

2. Just prior to performing the video inspection procedure, water must be introduced into the nearest upstream manhole until observed at the nearest downstream manhole. This will insure that any pipe segments with bellies are easily identified during CCTV inspection.

3. All fog shall be evacuated from the pipeline and the pipeline kept clear of any fog during the CCTV inspection process.

4. Main Line Inspection i. Perform the inspection on all mainline sections from manhole to manhole. ii. Should access to a particular sewer segment be difficult, and where adjacent

segments require television inspection, the CCTV Contractor may be allowed to complete the inspection of multiple pipeline segments with one setup. When multiple pipeline segments are inspected utilizing one setup, the CCTV Contractor shall zero the footage counter at each subsequent manhole to establish a uniform starting point for each line segment televised

iii. The interior of the pipe shall be carefully inspected to determine the location and extent of all deficiencies. Pipe conditions that result in a question of proper installation procedures shall be noted so that these conditions can be reviewed and, if necessary, corrected before actual acceptance of the pipe system.

iv. At all service connections, the camera shall be stopped and the pan and tilt features shall be used to obtain a clear picture. At each service lateral, the camera shall be panned to view up each lateral or point of connection. Make note of any deficiencies through the use of Data Collection Software.

v. Prior to the beginning of each CCTV inspection, manhole identification numbers, as indicated on the record drawings, will be displayed in the title and shall become a part of the video record.

vi. As directed by Engineer, the camera shall be stopped to view and analyse conditions that appear unusual or uncommon. The CCTV inspection technician shall, at all times, be able to move the camera through the lines in either direction without the loss of quality in the video presentation.

5. Service Lateral Inspection i. Perform the inspection of all service laterals from property corner cleanout to

the mainline connection. ii. Prior to beginning each CCTV inspection, service addresses, as indicated on

the record drawings, will be displayed in the title and shall become a part of the video record.

D. Deliverables

1. Contractor shall record inspection in a PACP format and the video shall be

recorded in an extra-high quality CD/DVD format. The title block shall include the

following information.

i. Date

ii. Television operator’s identification (Name, ID number, etc.)

iii. Sewer segment number. Segment numbers shall be assigned by the

Engineer

iv. Upstream manhole number

v. Downstream manhole number

vi. Size of sewer pipe

vii. Pipe material and lining method viii. Direction of movement of camera and

direction of normal flow

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viii. Location of service connections indicated by clock position and with counter

distance in feet from beginning manhole’s centreline

ix. Location (start and end counter distances in meters from the beginning

manhole’s centreline) and description of obstructions, structural defects,

longitudinal and/or circumferential cracking, joints including open and/or offset

joints, leakage or evidence thereof, break in connections, protruding

connections, mineral deposits, roots, previous repairs, deposits on pipe walls,

sags, and other abnormalities with respect to the pipe condition with counter

distance in meters from the beginning manhole’s centreline. Contractor shall

use PACP standardized defect codes.

x. CCTV Contractor’s log shall contain the same information.

2. CD/DVD shall visually display, at a minimum, CCTV Contractor’s name, project

name, date of inspection, pipe segment number, manhole numbers or lateral lot

numbers. The distance between manholes shall be verified by measuring tape. If

the counter distance and the taping distance differ by more than 600mm per 30

meters, the run shall be re-televised by CCTV Contractor.

3. CD/DVD shall be maintained and delivered in a hard case, which shall display the

project name, project number, date of inspection, manhole segment number(s)

inspected, and camera operator’s identification. No segment shall be split

between two disks. A disk may have multiple segments, so long as an entire

section is on one disk. Original disks of all sections will be submitted to Engineer

as a part of the closeout submittals along with the respective television inspection

field logs to be reviewed for completeness and soundness of construction.

E. Acceptance

1. CCTV Contractor shall present inspection video and inspection logs on CD/DVD

disk. A continuous image in complete conformance with these specifications with a full view of the internal pipe surface is required. CCTV Contractor shall re-clean and televise any segment for which the video does not present a clear image of the internal pipe surface at all times, and/or is accompanied by an incomplete inspection log.

2. Any of but not limited to the following observations shall be considered defects: i. Any distortion in a joint of pipe ii. Joint separations iii. Offset joints iv. Chips in pipe ends v. Cracked or damaged pipe or evidence of the presence of an external object

bearing upon the pipe (rocks, roots, etc.) vi. Infiltration vii. Roots viii. Debris or other foreign objects inside of pipe ix. Other obvious deficiencies when compared to approved plans, permits, and/or

minimum standards 3. Engineer will require corrections prior to acceptance of the project.

4. The Contractor shall be notified in writing of any deficiencies revealed by the

television inspection that will require repair. The Contractor shall excavate and make the necessary repairs. Upon completion of discrepancies, the line segment(s) shall be re-inspected at the Developer’s/Contractor’s expense. CCTV inspection video shall be submitted to Engineer for review upon completion of discrepancies.

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B 1704 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

ADD THE FOLLOWING NEW ITEM:

Item Unit B17.07 Disposal of toxic waste including dumping site fees and an unlimited free-haul distance to an approved dumping site cubic metre (m²) The unit of measurement shall be the cubic metre of in-situ material removed. The tendered rate shall include full compensation for all excavation, demolition and for

loading, transporting and disposal of the toxic waste, including dumping site fees and an unlimited free-haul distance to an approved dumping site.

B17.08 CCTV Inspection of stormwater pipe culverts metre (m) The tendered rate shall include full compensation for all work necessary to perform CCTV inspection as required including opening and closing of manhole covers.

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B9 SECTION 2200 : PREFABRICATED CULVERTS B2201 SCOPE

ADD THE FOLLOWING: “All rectangular culverts with spans from 0,9m up to and including 2,4m shall be constructed with precast units. The attention of the contractor is drawn to the fact that information given on the plans, longitudinal sections or drainage schedules may have to be altered to suit actual site conditions and, therefore, the contractor shall only construct these culverts after the engineer has verified the information on the drawings from detail surveys taken on site by the contractor as directed by the engineer. Precast units shall be ordered by the contractor from actual measurements of length acquired on the site and not from lengths stated in the drainage schedule or from the bill of quantities.

No precast units shall be ordered until the project engineer has satisfied himself that the proposed units have been manufactured to the required tolerances and loading standards. The engineer must be given the opportunity to load test units if he considers this necessary”.

B2203 MATERIALS

(f) Skewed Ends Delete the second and third paragraphs and substitute with the following: “Precast portal and rectangular culverts placed on a skew shall be supplied with cast in situ skewed ends as shown on the drawings. In situ skew ends are to be constructed simultaneously with the wingwalls and headwalls”.

B2204 CONSTRUCTION METHODS ADD THE FOLLOWING:

“In all cases where soft founding materials is classified as suitable for culvert bedding construction, the in situ material shall be ripped, moistened and compacted to 90% or 93% modified AASHTO density. The depth of preparation and compaction of founding material shall be as indicated on the drawings or as specified by the engineer. Allowance for measurement and payment for this work is made in the bill of quantities under this section.”

(c) Excavation by hand

Where circumstances prevent the use of mechanical excavators and material can be

removed only by hand tools, the engineer shall authorise the supplementary payment to the contractor for such work at the tendered rates for excavation by hand should he be satisfied that the contractor had been unable to prevent the necessity for excavation by hand by proper planning and precautionary measures. The supplementary rate for excavation by hand shall not apply to minor finishing or clearing jobs in excavations which are otherwise being done by mass excavation plant.

Payment for hand excavation shall be an "extra over" payment to normal excavation

as allowed for in item 22.01.”

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B2205 EXCAVATION FOR CONSTRUCTION BY TRENCH METHOD

ADD THE FOLLOWING SUBCLAUSES: "(c) Excavation by hand

Where circumstances prevent the use of mechanical excavators and material can be removed only by hand tools, the engineer shall authorise the supplementary payment to the contractor for such work at the tendered rates for excavation by hand should he be satisfied that the contractor had been unable to prevent the necessity for excavation by hand by proper planning and precautionary measures. The supplementary rate for excavation by hand shall not apply to minor finishing or clearing jobs in excavations which are otherwise being done by mass excavation plant.

Payment for hand excavation shall be an "extra over" payment to normal excavation

as allowed for in item 22.01.

(d) Drainage of excavations The contractor shall apply suitable, effective drainage and dewatering methods for

preventing the ingress of water into the excavation and to keep them dry. Drainage measures, with the exception of pumping, shall be maintained until the

backfilling has been completed. Between various construction stages, pumping may be interrupted in consultation with the engineer.

Any draining or pumping of water shall be done in a manner as will preclude the

concrete or materials or any part thereof from being carried away. Allowance for measurement and payment for dewatering and keeping dry of culvert

excavations is made in the schedule in this section”. B2210 LAYING AND BEDDING OF PREFABRICATED CULVERTS

B.2210 (b)(i) Cast in situ invert slabs Replace with the following:

"In accordance with the drawings, transverse construction joints are required in cast in

situ concrete invert slabs for portal culverts. In addition, longitudinal construction joints as shown on the drawings between the invert slabs of each of the barrels of multiple culverts are required. Allowance for measurement and payment for a Class F1 surface finish and soft board in these joints is made in the bill of quantities. No payment shall be made for formwork on the outside edges of invert slabs (closest to excavated face).

B2211 BACKFILLING OF PREFABRICATED CULVERTS Change the last sentence in the fourth paragraph to read "90% or 93% as shown on the drawings or as directed by the engineer."

B2212 INLET AND OUTLET STRUCTURES, CATCHPITS AND MANHOLES (b) Concrete work Add the following: “The type of surface finish for in situ concrete in the culverts shall be as indicated on the drawings. Generally all exposed faces shall be of Class F2 formwork and faces

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covered by backfill shall be Class F1. The top of parapet walls and wingwalls shall be finished to a Class U2 surface finish.” (h) Prefabricated inlet and outlet structures ADD THE FOLLOWING: “The use of precast concrete inlets and outlets as described in clause 2212(h), shall not be allowed under any circumstances. Cast in situ concrete wingwall type inlets and outlets shall be constructed as indicated on the drawings and shall be in accordance with section 6000 of the Standard Specifications. Allowance for measurement and payment for wingwall type inlets and outlets is made in the schedule in this section.”

B2218 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

ADD THE FOLLOWING: “B22.12 Removing existing concrete: (c) Break down all types of Manholes Number (No) (d) Break down all types of kerb inlet Number (No)”

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B10 SECTION 2300 : DRAINAGE

B2302 MATERAILS

ADD THE FOLLOWING TO AT END OF PARAGRAPH: (a) Concrete

“All kerbing and channelling to be manufactured on site. Arrangements regarding access to suitable factory site or property shall be arranged by the Contractor through the appointed Institutional and Social Development facilitator in order to create green jobs.”

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B11 SECTION 3100 : BORROW MATERIALS B3102 NEGOTIATIONS WITH OWNERS AND AUTHORITIES

ADD THE FOLLOWING TO PARAGRAPH (A):

“Arrangements regarding to access to borrow pits and the alignment of haul roads shall be made between the contractor and the owners of the land on which borrow pits are situated. The engineer’s representative on site shall be present at all such negotiations, which shall be confirmed in writing by the contractor. All costs involved with such negotiations as well as the requirements contained in clause 3102 and clause 1225 of the specifications shall be borne entirely by the contractor.”

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B12 SECTION 3300: MASS EARTHWORKS B3305 TREATING THE ROADBED

(a) Removing unsuitable material

ADD THE FOLLOWING TO THE THIRD PARAGRAPH:

"For the purpose of this contract, excavation and removal of in-situ clayey material over areas where the road is in a fill condition, shall be classified as removal of unsuitable material, irrespective of the stability or moisture condition of the in-situ material".

(b) Preparing and compacting the roadbed

Delete the last sentence of the first paragraph “If necessary, roadbed depth of compaction” and replace as follows:

“Where demarcated by the engineer, prior to the roadbed being scarified, the excess in situ material forming part of the present roadway, and within the limits of the roadbed, and in close proximity of the layer works, but falling within the limits of the layer works, shall be bladed to controlled level in order to achieve the required level and necessary depth of compaction.”

B3312 MEASUREMENTS AND PAYMENTS REPLACE THE FOLLOWING UNDER ITEM 33.01:

“The tendered rate shall include full compensation for procuring, furnishing and placing the material, including excavating as if in soft excavation, the cutting of benches, for transporting the material for free-haul distance of 0.5km; for preparing, processing, shaping, watering, mixing, and compacting the materials to the densities or in manner specified herein and for removing and disposing of up to 5% oversize material from the road after processing, including transport for a free-haul distance of 1.0km”. WITH: “The tendered rate shall include full compensation for locating the source, procuring the material, basic selection, transporting from the source to point of where placed, spreading, watering, mixing, shaping, compacting, final grading, complying with the tolerances, testing and removing and disposing of up to 5% oversize material from the road after processing, including transport for free-haul distance of 1.0km”.

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B13 SECTION 3400 : PAVEMENT LAYERS OF GRAVEL MATERIAL

B 3402: MATERIALS

(a) General

ADD THE FOLLOWING:

"Material requirements for gravel pavement layers are in accordance with TRH4 and shall be indicated on the drawings."

(b) Compaction requirements

Change the compaction requirements for chemically stabilized sub-base material from “95% or 96%” to read “95%, 96% or 97%.” Change the compaction requirements for lower selected material from “93% or 95%” to read “ 90%, 93%, or 95%.”

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B14 SECTION 3500 : STABILIZATION B3502 MATERIALS

The actual application rate of the stabilization agent used in any specific material or layer shall be determined by the engineer. All references to “Ordinary Portland Cement” shall be replaced with “Portland composite cement (CEM II 32,5)”.

(f) Application rate The nominal application rate of chemical stabilizing agents for tender purposes shall be 80 kg/m³

B3503 CHEMICAL STABILIZATION

(i) Construction limitations

In table 3503/1, delete “8 hours” for ordinary Portland cement and cement blends and replace with “6 hours”.

B3506 TOLERANCES

(b) Uniformity of mix (chemical stabilization)

Add the following:

“The method described under 3506(b) (ii) shall be applicable to this contract.”

B3507 ROUTINE INSPECTION AND TESTS

Statistical control as per Section 8300 (Scheme 2) will apply. Add the following sub-clause: (j) Rejection of stabilized layers Where newly constructed layers have been stabilized and have been rejected, the following shall apply: (i) if rejected within seven (7) days of construction – 50% stabilizing agent shall

be added and the layer reworked. (ii) if rejected more than seven (7) days of construction – the material shall be

removed and replaced and the layer reworked with 100% stabilizing agent.

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B15 SECTION 5600 : ROAD SIGNS B5601 SCOPE

“This section also covers the supply and erection of permanent danger plates at culverts and bridges at the locations indicated on the drawings or as directed by the engineer.”

B 5602 MATERIALS (g) Retro-reflective material

IN THE FIRST SENTENCE, REPLACE "SABS 1519" WITH "SABS 1519-1" AND DELETE "and the adhesion requirements of CKS 191."

ADD THE FOLLOWING:

"When measured with a field retro-reflect meter in accordance with section B8118, the coefficient of retro-reflection of a retro-reflective material shall not be less than the appropriate value given in Table B8118/1

(k) Black vinyl

IN THE SECOND SENTENCE REPLACE "SABS 1519" WITH "SABS 1519-1" AND DELETE THE REST OF THE SENTENCE.

ADD THE FOLLOWING SUBCLAUSE:

"(m) Temporary covers for road signs

When required, existing road signs shall be fully or partially covered with burlap or other approved material to obscure destinations that are temporarily inapplicable or irrelevant.

The covers shall be neatly applied and firmly fixed in position on the rear side of the sign so that they will be able to withstand strong gusts of wind or eddies caused by passing traffic."

B 5603 MANUFACTURING OF ROAD SIGN BOARDS AND SUPPORTS (a) Road sign boards

ADD THE FOLLOWING: “The contractor shall make every effort to ensure that signboards are correct in all respect and before dispatching the boards from the manufacturer’s factory shall provide the Engineer with a 100mm x 150mm colour photograph of each sign face for approval of the correctness of the legend. Such approval will not imply final acceptance of the board. If the Contractor is in any doubt as to the correctness of the sign detail, the sign designer shall be contacted for verification.”

(i) Steel plate road sign boards ADD THE FOLLOWING AS THE FOURTH PARAGRAPH:

“Where the letter or legends cross the horizontal joints of the sign panels, the letter shall be cut on the joint and both ends folded around the radius.

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Retro-reflective material to adjoining Chromadek panels on a sign shall be practical visual match of the specified colour.”

B5604 ROAD SIGN FACES AND PAINTING Add the following new subclause:

“(e) Application of retro-reflective material All sign faces shall be faced with diamond grade retro-reflective material. Painted front sign faces shall not be used. Where applied to Chromadek sections, retro-reflective material shall be applied as specified for aluminium section in Clause 5603(d) of the Standard Specification, and of Clause B5603 (a) (ii) of this project Specification.”

B5605 STORAGE AND HANDLING

Add the following: “The following shall not be allowed on the sign face: Drilling of holes, except for the fastening of overlays Application of any form of adhesive Cleaning with any chemicals that are not specifically approved by the manufacturer of the retro-reflective material Covering the sign face with an impermeable material that does not allow free circulation of air.”

B5606 ERECTING ROAD SIGNS

(c) Erection Add the following: “After erection the signboard shall be thoroughly cleaned with a cleaning agent approved by the retro-reflective material’s manufacturer. All vegetation obstructing the new or replaced sign board shall be removed and disposed of as instructed by the Engineer.”

B5608 DISMANTLING, STORING AND RE-ERECTING EXISTING ROAD SIGNS

Add the following: “Existing overhead and ground mounted road signs that are being replaced by new signs shall be dismantled and disposed of by the Contractor. Where possible the dismantling of the signs shall not be before the replacement sign is erected and displayed. Where dismantling of the sign is required before erection of the replacement sign, the dismantling shall not take place until immediately before work is to commence on the replacement, and the replacement shall be completed and the new sign displayed as soon as possible thereafter (within 72 hours). Dismantling shall include sign panels and ground mounted sign supports. Ground mounted sign supports shall be cut off just below ground level. Material excavated for removal of buried poles shall be replaced, and any depression made good using excess material from excavation for new signs.

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Pay items are provided in the Bill of Quantities. Payment will differentiate between different types of sign panels.”

B56.09 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

ADD THE FOLLOWING: Item Unit B56.10 Description of road sign (descriptive code, dimensions) (No)

The unit of measurement shall be the number of danger plates provided and erected

in accordance with the drawings. The tendered rate shall include full compensation for all labour and material, painting, posts, excavation, backfilling with soil etc., as may be necessary for completing the work in accordance with the details shown on the drawings.”

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B16 SECTION 5700: ROAD MARKINGS

B5701 SCOPE Road marking plans shall be issued during construction B 5707 APPLYING THE PAINT

(c) Replace the last paragraph with the following:

"Permanent road marking work as specified by the engineer shall be carried out within

14 days of opening the road full width to traffic after the completion of the double seal

surfacing."

. Add the following:

“B5715 ESTABLISHMENT OF PAINTING UNIT

Allowance is made in the schedule of quantities for the re-establishment of the painting unit at designated intervals during the contract period. The engineer will instruct the re-establishing of the painting unit as required.”

B5714 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT ADD THE FOLLOWING NEW ITEMS

"Item Unit

B57.10 Re-establishing the painting unit at intervals during the contract period number (No)

The unit of measurement shall be the number of times the painting unit is re-established on site during the contract period. The tendered rate shall include full compensation for all items as specified.

The tendered rate shall include full compensation for the re-establishment on the site and for later removing all special equipment, personnel, etc. as may be required for painting the road-traffic markings. The contractor will be paid at tendered rates for painting the road-traffic markings."

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B17 SECTION 5800 : LANDSCAPING AND PLANTING PLANTS

B5802 MATERIALS

(a) Fertiliser/soil improvement material

(i) Only superphosphate shall be used.

(ii) Only 2.3.2 (22) + Zn shall be used.

(c) Grass seeds

The seed mixture to be used for tender purposes:

GRASS SPECIES COMMON NAME APPLICATION RATE (kg/ha)

Cynodon dactylon Couch grass 4

Eragrostis curvula Weeping lovegrass 4

Eragrostis tef Teff 8

Panicum maximum Guinea grass 4

Paspalum notatum Bahia grasss 20

TOTAL 40

The final seed mixture to be used will be issued during construction.

All seed supplied shall be in accordance with the Seed Act No. 20 of 1961 (as amended).

These seed types are available at commercial sources and/or at the Research Institute for Reclamation Ecology of Potchefstroom University.

B5804 PREPARING THE AREAS FOR GRASSING

(d) Fertilising

DELETE THE FIRST FOUR SENTENCES AND REPLACE THEM WITH THE FOLLOWING:

Only superphosphate and 2:3:2 (22) + Zn shall be used. The superphosphate shall be worked into the topsoil to a depth of at least 100mm prior to hydro seeding. The rate of application shall be 450 kg per hectare.

The 2:3:2 (22) + Zn shall be applied just before hydro seeding at a rate of 400 kg per hectare and again after establishment of the grass cover at a rate of 300 kg per hectare.

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B5805 GRASSING

(c) Hydroseeding

The anti-erosion compound to be used where specified with the hydroseeding mixture shall be SURFASOL or approved equivalent, applied at a rate of 1 200 kg/hectare. The contractor shall supply the engineer with a certificate in which the supplier of SURFASOL certifies that his product was applied correctly with the hydroseeding mixture.

B5808 GENERAL

(a) Time for planting

Hydroseeding shall be undertaken by February at the latest. If this is not possible, it shall be deferred to September.

B58.09 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

ADD THE FOLLOWING: Item Unit B58.12 Perforated swing bins (390mm dia, 1200m height, 900mm above ground) paint to be approved by engineer number (No)

The unit of measurement shall be the number of swing bins provided and erected in accordance with the drawings. The tendered rate shall include full compensation for all material, labour, painting, posts, excavation, backfilling with soil etc., as may be necessary for completing the work in accordance with the details shown on the drawings.”

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B18 SECTION 5900 : FINISHING THE ROAD AND ROAD RESERVE AND TREATING OLD ROADS B 5902 FINISHING THE ROAD AND ROAD RESERVE ADD THE FOLLOWING: “The contractor shall pay special attention to the collection and removal of all waste

materials originating from surfacing and other roadworks activities. Excess aggregate or asphalt broomed from the road surface shall not be discarded onto the side-slopes of the road formation. These aggregates, together with all other materials trimmed or excavated from the road shall be collected and removed from the road reserve to the satisfaction of the engineer.

This requirement shall be incorporated in the tendered rates for item 59.01 of the

Schedule of Quantities.”

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6901 EXCAVATING AND BACKFILLING: Excavations required for the installation of conduit, cable, foundations and other equipment shall be performed so as to cause the least possible damage to the streets, sidewalks and other improvements. However, such excavations shall be sufficiently wide to permit effective repair of the pavement, sidewalks and improvements in a manner that will not require excessive maintenance. All such excavations shall be made in accordance with the typical drawings. Trenches shall not be wider than necessary for the proper installation of equipment, materials or foundations to be installed. The Contractor shall furnish all materials necessary for backfilling and finishing the excavations. Excavations shall not begin until immediately before the installation of the equipment or materials to be installed. The Contractor shall maintain all backfilled excavations in a well filled and well maintained state to provide a smooth and well drained surface until final paving and grading is accomplished.

6902 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

Item Unit B69.01 Street lighting

a) Supply and installation including excavation, reticulation, earthing, testing and

commissioning of street lighting by the selected Electrical sub-contractor Unit : PC Sum

b) Handling cost and profit on (a) above Unit : %

The tendered rate shall include full compensation supply and installation including excavation, reticulation, earthing, testing and commissioning of street lighting by the certified electrician who will provide a certificate of compliance.”

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B20 SECTION 8100 : TESTING MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP

B8117 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT REPLACE ITEM 81.02 WITH THE FOLLOWING: “Item Unit B81.02 Testing materials and workmanship a) Testing as required by the Engineer Prov. Sum

b) Handling costs and profit in respect of

sub-item B81.04(a) Percentage % The provisional sum provided to cover the cost of tests as requested by the engineer in terms of clause 8115 shall be expended in accordance with the provisions of the general conditions of contract. Payment will not be made for any test, should the test indicate that the specifications have not been complied with. The tendered percentage is a percentage of the amount actually spent under subitem B81.02 (a), which shall include full compensation for the handling costs and the profit of the contractor.” ADD THE FOLLOWING CLAUSE:

B8118 TESTS ON RETRO-REFLECTIVE MATERIAL FOR USE ON ROAD SIGNS

On site testing of the retro-reflective properties of road signs shall be done with a field retro-reflectometer measuring at an entrance angle of 5,0° and an observation angle of 0,33°. The coefficient of retro-reflection so determined shall not be less than the relevant values given in Table B8118/1 below. The coefficients of retro-reflection are expressed in candellas per lux per square metre (cd/(lux/m²)). TABLE B 8118/1 COEFFICIENTS OF RETRO-REFLECTION

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

Class Observation angle

(degrees)

Entrance angle

(degrees)

Coefficient of retro-reflection for different colours of material when measured with Standard Illuminant A* (cd/(lux/m²)) minimum

Red Orange Yellow Green Blue Purple White Brown

I 0,33 5 10 20 35 7 3 2 50 3

II 0,33 5 20 40 70 14 6 4 100 6

III 0,33 5 30 60 105 21 9 6 150 9

*See CIE Publication 15 (E-1.3.1)' "

B 8119 TESTING OF APPLIED ROAD MARKINGS

Road markings will be checked for compliance with the specifications utilising appropriate equipment and in accordance with the following standard:

Night-time retro-reflectivity: SABS 1261: Determination of retro-reflected luminance by means of a portable retro-reflectometer. (Measurement to SABS 1261 shall be made in accordance with the 30 m measurement geometry).

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(a) Sampling procedure for testing of road markings Acceptance testing shall be done per uniform section of road and will be based on a sample not exceeding 5% of the works for retro-reflective measurements. The procedure shall be as follows: (i) Per uniform section, test locations shall be identified randomly. Each randomly selected position shall be 200m in length. At each test location the 200m section shall be marked out into four 50m long sections. One 5m length shall be selected within each 50m section and measurements shall be made on such a length. (One 200m section length shall therefore be considered as a 5% sample for a road section of 4km in length)

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(ii) The following number of tests for retro-reflectivity will be done per 200m section. (Depending on roadway cross-section). Line location No of tests Sample % Left edge line (yellow) 2 2,5% Lane lines (white) 2 2,5% No overtaking line (white) 4 5% Dividing line (white) 4 5% Each reported retro-reflection test will comprise the average of three (3) readings.

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PART C PROVISION OF THE TEMPORARY WORKFORCE

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PROVISION OF THE TEMPORARY WORKFORCE C01 SCOPE

This Specification covers the provisions and requirements relating to the provision of the temporary workforce.

C 02 INTERPRETATIONS C 02.01 Supporting documents

The Conditions of Contract, Standard and Project Specifications, Drawings and statutory minimum requirements relating to the employment and remuneration of labour shall inter alia be read in conjunction with this Specification.

C 02.02 Definitions and abbreviations

For the purposes of this specification, the definitions given in the Conditions of Contract, the Standard Specifications and the Project Specifications, together with the following additional definitions shall, unless the context dictates otherwise, apply: (a) "Key Personnel" means all contracts managers, site agents, materials and survey

technicians, trainers, supervisors, foremen, skilled plant operators, artisans and the like, and all other personnel in the permanent employ of the Contractor or Subcontractor who posses special skills and/or who play key roles in the Contractor's or Subcontractor's operation

(b) "Project Committee" means a committee consisting of the Employer, the Engineer, the Contractor, (or their nominated representatives) as well as representatives of the temporary workforce, which is convened from time to time at the discretion of the Engineer, for the purposes of acting as an avenue for effective communication and liaison between all the parties referred to, in all matters pertaining to the Contract

(c) "Subcontractor" means any person or group of persons in association, or firm, or body corporate (whether formally constituted or otherwise) not being the Contractor, to whom specific portions or aspects of the Works are sublet or subcontracted by the Contractor in accordance with the provisions of the Contract

(d) "Worker" for the purposes of this Specification means any person, not being one of the Contractor's key personnel, nor any key personnel of any Subcontractor, who is engaged by the Contractor, a Subcontractor or the Employer to participate in the execution of any part of the Contract Works and shall include unskilled labour, semi-skilled and skilled labour, clerical workers and the like

(e) "Workforce" means the aggregate body comprising all workers and shall, unless the context dictates otherwise, include the workforces of the Contractor and all Subcontractors

(f) "Liaison Officer" means a representative from the temporary workforce, duly elected by

them, to act on their behalf and through whom all matters pertaining to the temporary workforce can be channelized.

C 02.03 Status

Where any provisions or requirements of this Specification are in conflict with anything elsewhere set out in the Contract, the provisions and requirements of this Specification shall take precedence and prevail.

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C 03 PERMITTED SOURCES OF TEMPORARY WORKERS

The Contractor shall as far as possible make optimum use of the human resources outside his own workforce and the workforces of all subcontractors. The temporary workforce that is to be used in the execution of the Works in terms of Part A may consist of the workers of various communities, and shall not be bound to one particular community.

C 04 EMPLOYMENT RECORDS TO BE PROVIDED

(a) The Contractor shall maintain accurate and comprehensive records of all workers engaged on the Contract and shall provide the Engineer at monthly intervals from the commencement of the Contract, with interim records substantiating the actual numbers of employment opportunities that shall have been generated to date and the amounts actually paid in respect thereof. Such interim records shall be in a format approved by the Engineer.

C 05 VARIATIONS IN WORKER PRODUCTION RATES

Notwithstanding anything to the contrary as may be stated in or inferred from any other provision of this Contract, the Contractor shall not be entitled to any additional payment or compensation whatever, in respect of any differences as may result between the production rates actually achieved by workers in the course of the execution of the Contract Works and those production rates on which he has based his tender.

C 06 TRAINING OF THE TEMPORARY WORKFORCE

(a) Selected members of the workforce are to be provided with structured training in accordance with the provisions of Part D.

(b) The Contractor shall make all necessary allowances in his programme of work to

accommodate and facilitate the delivery of such structured training and shall comply fully with the requirements of Part D.

(c) The provision of structured training as described in Part D shall not relieve the

Contractor of any of his obligations in terms of the Conditions of Contract and the Contractor shall remain fully liable for the provision, at his own cost, of all training of the workforce, additional to that as provided for in Part D, as may be necessary to achieve the execution and completion of the works strictly in accordance with the provisions of the Contract.

C 07 RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION PROCEDURES C 07.01 The recruitment and selection procedure of the local workers is the joint responsibility of

local councillors, PLO/CLO, contractor and MCLM. The procedure will be clarified to the contractor at the beginning of the project.

C 08 TERMS AND CONDITIONS PERTAINING TO THE EMPLOYMENT OF THE

TEMPORARY WORKFORCE C 08.01 All temporary workers engaged in accordance with the provisions of Part A of the Project

Specifications, shall be employed on the terms and conditions of employment as are consistent with SAFCEC or relevant legislation. The Contractor shall implement and adhere strictly to such terms and conditions relating to the employment of the temporary workforce, and subject only to the provisions of this Contract, shall not employ any temporary worker on terms and conditions which are less favourable to the worker or inconsistent with the standards and norms generally applicable to temporary workers in the Civil Engineering Industry and applicable to the particular area.

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C 08.02 The Contractor shall pay to all temporary workers engaged in terms of Part A of the Project

Specifications, not less than the minimum rate of remuneration as specified in SAFCEC or relevant legislation.

C 09 LABOUR RELATIONS AND WORKER GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES C 09.01 The Contractor, as the Employer of the workforce, shall be fully responsible for the

establishment and maintenance at his own cost, of satisfactory labour relations on site and the resolution of all grievances of temporary workers as may occur.

C 09.02 The Contractor shall at all times adhere to the accepted norms and standards of labour

relations prevailing generally in the Civil Engineering Construction Industry and shall conduct himself in a fair and reasonable manner, within the constraints as may be imposed upon him by the terms of the Contract.

C 09.03 In the event of any temporary worker engaged by the Contractor in terms of the Contract,

being aggrieved with regard to his Terms of Employment, working conditions and training, he shall have the right, at his discretion, to be supported in any inquiry or disciplinary hearing or investigation instituted by the Contractor in terms of Subclause C 09.02 above.

C 09.04 In the event of any grievance not being satisfactorily resolved through the application of

normal dispute resolution procedures in accordance with Sub clauses C 09.02 and C 09.03, then either the Contractor or the worker concerned may require that the matter be referred to the CCMA for further consideration, with a view to facilitate the resolution thereof.

C 10 THE SUBCONTRACTORS' WORKFORCES C 10.01 The provisions of this Part C shall apply mutatis mutandis to the workforces employed by all

subcontractors engaged by the Contractor and the Contractor shall be fully responsible for ensuring, at his own cost, that the terms of every subcontract agreement entered into are such as to facilitate the application of these provisions in respect of the workforces of all subcontractors.

C 10.02 The Contractor shall at his own cost and to the extent necessary, assist and monitor all

subcontractors in the application of the provisions of this Specification, and shall, in terms of the Conditions of Contract, remain fully liable in respect of the acts, omissions and neglects of all subcontractors, in respect of the application of the provisions of this Specification.

C 11 PROJECT LIAISON OFFICER (PLO)

The employer shall appoint a Project Liaison Officer (PLO) thereof allocate the PLO to the contractor. The contractor shall direct all his liaison efforts with the local communities through the appointed officer. The contractor shall, however, accept the appointed as part of his management personnel.

C 11.01 Duties of the Project Liaison Officer

The Community Liaison Officer’s duties will be:

(i) To be available on site daily between the hours of 8h00 and 17h00 and at other times

as the need arises. Her/His normal working day will extend from 8h00 to 13h00 in the morning until 14h00 to 17h00 in the afternoon.

(ii) To determine, in consultation with the contractor, the needs of the temporary labour for

relevant skills training. He/She will be responsible for the identification of suitable trainees and will attend one of each of the training sessions.

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(iii) To communicate daily with the contractor and the engineer to determine the labour

requirements with regard to numbers and skill, to facilitate in labour disputes and to assist in their resolution.

(iv) To assist in and facilitate in the recruitment of suitable temporary labour and the

establishment of a “labour desk”. (v) To attend all meetings in which the community and/or labour are present or are required

to be represented. (vi) To assist in the identification, and screening of labourers from the community in

accordance with the contractor’s requirements. (vii) To inform temporary labour of their conditions of temporary employment and to inform

temporary labourers as early as possible when their period of employment will be terminated.

(viii)To attend disciplinary proceedings to ensure that hearings are fair and reasonable. (ix) To keep a daily written record of his interviews and community liaison. (x) To attend monthly site meetings to report on labour and other developmental matters. (xi) All such other duties as agreed upon between all parties concerned. (xii) To submit monthly returns regarding community liaison in a format prescribed by the

engineer.

C 11.02 Payment for the project liaison officer

A special pay item is incorporated in section 1200 of the bill of quantities relating to payment of the liaison officer on a prime cost sum basis. This payment shall only be made for the period for which the duties of the liaison officer are required and not necessarily for the full duration of the contract. The remuneration of the CLO shall be determined jointly by the contractor, engineer and employer and as guided by relevant legislation.

C 11.03 Period of employment of the project liaison officer

The period of employment of the community liaison officer shall be as decided upon jointly by the contractor, engineer and employer.

C 12 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

The Contractor will not be separately reimbursed or compensated in respect of the provision of the workforce and creation of temporary employment opportunities and all the Contractor's costs associated with compliance with the provisions of this part of the Project Specifications shall, except to the extent provided for as relevant, be deemed to be included in the rates tendered for in Section 1300 of the Bill of Quantities.

Item Unit C12.02 Remuneration of the Project Liaison Officer and members of the Project Liaison Committee:

(a) Community Liaison Officer(s) .......................... Month

(b) Community Liaison Committee . Prime Cost (PC) sum

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(c) Contractor’s charge to allow for handling costs and profit in respect of subitem C12.02(a) and (b) ........... percentage (%)

Payment provided in subitem C12.02 (a) and (b) to cover the employment and remuneration of the Project Liaison Officer(s) and the attendant members of the Project Liaison Committee established by the Contractor, shall be effected in accordance with the provisions of Clause 6.6 of the General Conditions of Contract.

The tendered percentage in subitem C12.01(c) is the percentage of the amount actually spent under subitem C12.02 (a) and (b) that will be paid to the contractor in full compensation for the contractor’s handling costs and profit in respect of the employment and remuneration of the Liaison Officer(s) and Liaison Committee.

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PART D: PROVISION OF STRUCTURED TRAINING

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PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS PART D: PROVISION OF STRUCTURED TRAINING D 01 SCOPE

This specification covers the requirements for the provision of the following training: (a) Specified structured training to selected members of the workforce and small, medium

and micro enterprises (SMME's) by a selected subcontractor as accepted by the Employer in terms of Clause 9 of the General Conditions of Contract.

(b) Additional training deemed necessary by the Contractor, to members of the workforce and small, medium and micro enterprises (SMME's).

D 02 INTERPRETATIONS D 02.1 Supporting documents

The conditions of contract, standard, supplementary and specific specifications and project specifications and drawings shall inter alia be read in conjunction with this specification.

D 02.2 Application

The provisions of this specification shall apply in respect of all workers and small, medium and micro enterprises other than the Contractor's key personnel, who are engaged on the execution of the works.

D 03 ENGINEERING SKILLS TRAINING D 03.1 The Contractor shall, from the commencement of the contract, implement a structured

training programme comprising of the training delivered by the selected subcontractor and any additional training as provided for by the Contractor, in which the various skills required for the execution and completion of the works are imparted to the workers, and where applicable, small, medium and micro enterprises engaged thereon, in a programmed and progressive manner. Selected workers shall be trained progressively throughout the duration of the contract in the various stages of a particular type of work.

D 03.2 The skills training programme to be implemented by the selected subcontractor shall comply

with the following minimum standards: (a) Be accredited by the Civil Engineering Training Authority (CETA) or other institutions

recognised by the Department of Labour, as being appropriate for application on this project. Accredited training refers to both the trainers as well as to the training materials.

(b) Be delivered by suitably qualified and experienced trainers accredited to do so. D 03.3 The Contractor shall provide with his tender, full details of any additional accredited and in-

house training, viewed to be necessary by the Contractor, which he intends to implement at his own cost. These details shall include the following: a) The name of the accredited training institution and programme b) The various aspects of each type of training comprised in the programme c) The manner in which the training is to be delivered d) The numbers and details of the trainers to be utilised.

Details of such additional skills training shall be attached to Form H of the forms to be completed by the Tenderer.

D 03.4 The Contractor shall be responsible for the provision of the necessary items for the delivery

of the specified and additional skills training programme, including the following:

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(a) Sufficient skilled, competent and accredited trainers to deliver the additional training programme to workers in accordance with the training programme

(b) A suitably furnished venue (c) Transport of the workers as required (d) Tools, equipment, and teaching aids (e) Stationery and all other necessary materials.

D 03.5 Selection of candidates

(a) Members of the workforce will be selected by the Engineer, assisted by the Contractor and the Liaison Officer, to receive specific training as approved by the Engineer.

(b) The following will be taken into account in the selection of the workers to receive the specified training: i. Previous experience (if any) ii. Previous courses completed (if any) iii. Module specific requirements.

D 03.6 Duration of training

(a) The Contractor shall allow in his programme for the selected members of the workforce to be engaged in the specified training modules.

(b) Provision must also be made by the Contractor for members of the workforce to receive any additional training as provided for by the Contractor.

D 03.7 All specified skills-related training shall take place only during normal working hours and the

Contractor shall ensure that the selected workers are available at the appropriate times to undergo such training.

D 03.08 Both the selected subcontractor’s and the Contractor's additional training programme shall

be subject to the approval of the Engineer, and if so instructed by the Engineer shall alter or amend the programme and course content to suit changing conditions on site and all changes in the Contractor's programme of work.

D 03.09 The Contractor shall keep comprehensive records of the training given to each worker

involved in training as well as the nature and number of each task executed by the worker and whenever required shall provide copies of such records to the Engineer.

D 03.10 Workers shall be remunerated in respect of all time spent undergoing the specified training

in terms of Clause D03.02, at the minimum specified wage rate for the area of the Works as indicated in Form P: Appendix to Tender.

D 03.11 Use of workers

The Contractor shall, in so far as it is reasonably feasible take due cognisance of the nature of the works to be executed at any given time, and use trained workers on those aspects of the works for which they have been trained.

D 04 GENERIC TRAINING D 04.01 The Contractor shall, from the commencement of the contract, implement a structured

progressive training programme comprising of the training delivered by the selected subcontractor and any additional training as provided for by the Contractor. Selected workers shall be trained progressively throughout the duration of the contract.

D 04.02 The generic training programme is to be implemented by a training subcontractor to be

nominated by the Engineer, upon the instruction of the Employer’s Programme Manager. D 04.03 The Contractor shall provide with his tender, full details of any additional recognised and in-

house training viewed to be necessary by the Contractor, which he intends to implement at his own cost. These details shall include the following:

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(a) The name of the training institution and programme (b) The various aspects of each type of training comprised in the programme (c) The manner in which the training is to be delivered (d) The numbers and details of the trainers to be utilized.

Details of such additional generic training shall be attached to Form H of the forms to be

completed by the Tenderer. D 04.04 The Contractor shall be responsible for the provision of the necessary items for the delivery

of the specified and additional generic training programme, including the following:

(a) A suitably furnished venue (b) Transport of the workers as required (c) Tools, equipment, and teaching aids (d) Stationery and all other necessary materials.

D 04.05 All generic training shall take place outside of normal working hours. D 04.06 The Contractor's training programme, if any, shall be subject to the approval of the Engineer,

and if so instructed by the Engineer shall alter or amend the programme and course content. D 04.07 The Contractor shall keep comprehensive records of the training given to each worker

involved in training and whenever required shall provide copies of such records to the Engineer. At the successful completion of each course provided by the Contractor each student shall be issued with a certificate indicating the course contents as proof of attendance and completion.

D 04.08 No remuneration in respect of time spent undergoing training in terms of this Clause will be

made to any of the workers.

D 05 ENTREPRENEURIAL SKILLS TRAINING D 05.01 Training needs assessments of the Contractor and his sub-contractors will be undertaken

during the course of the Contract by a sub-contractor to be nominated by the Engineer, on the instruction of the Employer’s Programme Manager. The training needs assessments shall have as their focus contractor development, and shall identify needs for business development, business management and technical construction management skills. Such training needs may be identified in personnel both in the permanent employ of the Contractor and/or his sub-contractors, as well as temporary employees thereof.

D 05.02 Once the needs assessments have been completed, training to meet the needs identified in

the assessment phase will be provided, again by a sub-contractor to be nominated by the Engineer, upon the instruction of the Employer’s Programme Manager.

D 05.03 The Contractor shall assist in facilitating in the delivery of the training, by instructing and

motivating personnel and subcontractors regarding attendance and participation therein. D 05.04 The Contractor shall further make all reasonable efforts to co-ordinate the programming of

the subcontractor's work with that of the delivery of the structured training. D 05.05 Following completion of the structured training, members of small, medium and micro

contractors/subcontractors that have demonstrated understanding of and competence in the training material are to be appropriately certified by the accrediting body.

D 05.06 The Contractor shall provide with his tender, full details of any additional accredited and in-

house training, viewed to be necessary by the Contractor, which he intends to implement at his own cost. These details shall include the following:

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(a) The name of the training institution and programme (b) The various aspects of each type of training comprised in the programme (c) The manner in which the training is to be delivered (d) The numbers and details of the trainers to be utilized.

Details of such additional entrepreneurial training shall be attached to Form H of the forms

to be completed by the Tenderer. D 05.07 The Contractor shall be responsible for the provision of the necessary items for the delivery

of the entrepreneurial training programme, including the following:

(a) A suitably furnished venue (b) Transport of the subcontractors as required (c) Tools, equipment, and teaching aids (d) Stationery and all other necessary materials.

D 05.08 All specified entrepreneurial training shall take place within normal working hours. D 05.09 The Contractor's training programme, if any, shall be subject to the approval of the Engineer,

and if so instructed by the Engineer shall alter or amend the programme and course content. D 05.10 The Contractor shall keep comprehensive records of all training given to personnel and

subcontractors involved in training and whenever required shall provide copies of such records to the Engineer. At the successful completion of each course each subcontractor shall be issued with a certificate indicating the course contents as proof of attendance and completion.

D 05.11 No remuneration in respect of time spent undergoing specified training in terms of this

Clause will be made to any of the subcontractors. D 06 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT D 06.01 Basic principles

(a) General

Measurement and payment for all work executed in terms of this contract shall be measured and paid for in accordance with the principles set out in Clause D 04.02 of the project specifications, irrespective of whether the work is executed as an integral part of the provision of training in terms of this specification.

(b) Training

The Contractor shall only be reimbursed for the amounts actually paid by the Contractor to the selected subcontractors appointed as directed by the Employer, in execution of the Engineer’s written instruction, plus a percentage as tendered to cover all his charges and profits.

D 06.02 Scheduled items

Payment items are included in the Schedule of Quantities for the provision of the specified training by selected subcontractors only. Any additional training as viewed by the Contractor to be necessary shall be viewed to be included in the Schedule of Quantities and shall not be paid for separately.

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Item Unit D12.01 Training:

(a) Technical skills ................................................................................. Provisional Sum (b) Generic and Management skills ....................................................... Provisional Sum (c) Training venue ........................................................................................... lump sum (d) Remuneration of workers undergoing technical skills training ......... Provisional Sum (e) Contractor's handling costs, profit and all other charges in respect of Sub items

D12.01(a) and (b):

(i) Technical skills .................................................................... percentage (%) (ii) Generic and Management skills ......................................... percentage (%)

Payment under sub items D12.01(a) and (b) shall be the amounts actually paid to the training institutions and shall be made in accordance with the provisions of the General Conditions of Contract.

The lump sum tendered for sub item D12.01 (c) shall include full compensation for the provision of a suitable training venue, for all necessary lighting, furniture, stationery, consumables and study material, and for transportation of the workers to and from the training venue. Payment of the lump sum will be made in two instalments as follows:

(i) The first instalment, 75% of the lump sum, will be paid after the Contractor has met

all his obligations regarding the provision of the training venue as specified. (ii) The second and final instalment, 25% of the lump sum, will be paid after the

Contractor has met all his obligations regarding the provision of all the training programmes specified in the document.

Payment under sub item D12.01 (d) shall be the actual sum paid to workers undergoing technical skills training. The Contractor will not be reimbursed directly for his administrative costs, which will be deemed to be included in the rates tendered for section 1300. The percentages tendered for sub item D12.01 (e) shall be the percentages of the amounts actually reimbursed to the Contractor under sub items D12.01 (a) and (b) and shall be in full and final compensation in respect of the Contractor's handling costs, profit, mentoring, record keeping, reporting and all other charges in connection with providing the services."

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PART E: HEALTH & SAFETY SPECIFICATION

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HEALTH AND SAFETY SPECIFICATION

E1 DOCUMENT PURPOSE AND INTENT The specifications contained in this document relate to the health and safety requirements pertaining to the associated works, so as to ensure the health and safety of persons on the following contract: Compliance to the Occupational Health and Safety Act (Act 85 of 1993) and the Regulations shall not be limited to this Specification and definitions contained in this document. A comprehensive, documented Health and Safety Plan is to be drawn up by the Principal Contractor, based on the results of Health and Safety Risk Assessments conducted by him, and this Specification provided, and presented to the Leko Engineering Consultants for approval prior to commencement of work. Monitoring of compliance on site shall be to the requirements of the OHS Act and Regulations as well as the contents of the H&S Plan(s) of the Principal Contractor and Contractors. E2 APPLICATIONS AND INTERPRETATION This document is to be read and understood in conjunction with the following, inter alia: Occupational Health and Safety Act (Act 85 of 1993).

All regulations published in terms of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

Construction Regulations, 2014.

SABS codes referred to by the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

Contract Documents

Basic Conditions of Employment Act (Act 75 of 1997)

E3 ABBREVIATIONS OHS : Occupational Health and Safety

CEO : Chief Executive Officer

CR : Construction Regulations

HCS : Hazardous Chemical Substances

MSDS : Material Safety Data Sheet

AIA : Approved Inspection Authority

HBA : Hazardous Biological Agents

OEL : Occupational Exposure Limit

E4 DEFINITIONS

The following definitions from the Occupational Health and Safety Act are listed as follows: Chief Executive Officer In relation to a body corporate or an enterprise conducted by the State, means the person who is responsible for the overall management and control of the business of such body corporate or enterprise. Danger Means anything that may cause injury or damage to persons or property. Employee Means, subject to the provisions of Subsection (2), any person who is employed by or works for any employer and who receives or is entitled to receive any remuneration or who works under the direction or supervision of an employer or any other person.

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Employer Means, subject to the provisions of Subsection (2), any person who employs or provides work for any person or remunerates that person or expressly or tacitly undertakes to remunerate him, but excludes a labour broker as defined in Section 1(1) of the Labour Relations Act, 1953 (Act No. 28 of 1956). Healthy Means free from illness or injury attributable to occupational causes. Machinery Means any article or combination of articles assembled, arranged or connected and which is used or intended to be used for converting any form of energy to performing work, or which is used or intended to be used, whether incidental thereto or not, for developing, receiving, storing, containing, confining, transforming, transmitting, transferring or controlling any form of energy. Medical Surveillance Means a planned programme of periodic examination (which may include clinical examinations, biological monitoring or medical tests) of employees by an occupational health practitioner or, in prescribed cases, by an occupational medicine practitioner. Plant Includes fixtures, fittings, implements, equipment, tools and appliances, and anything which is used for any purpose in connection with such plant. Properly Used Means used with reasonable care, and with due regard to any information, instruction or advice supplied by the designer, manufacturer, importer, seller or supplier. User In relation to plant or machinery, means the person who uses plant or machinery for his own benefit or who has the right of control over the use of plant or machinery, but does not include a lessor of, or any person employed in connection with, the plant or machinery. Reasonably Practicable Means practicable having regards to: (a) The severity and scope of the hazard or risk concerned, (b) The state of knowledge reasonably available concerning that hazard or risk and of any means to

remove or mitigate that hazard or risk.

(c) The availability and suitability of means to remove of mitigate that hazard or risk;

(d) The cost of removing or mitigating that hazard or risk in relation to the benefits deriving there from. Risk Means the probability that injury or damage will occur. Safe Means free from any hazard. Standard Means any provision occurring: (a) In a specification, compulsory specification, code of practice or standard method s defined in

Section 1 of the Standards Act, 1993 (Act No. 29 of 1993); OR

(b) In any specification, code or any other directive having standardization as its aim

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and issued by an institution or organization inside or outside the Republic which, whether generally or with respect to any particular article or matter and whether internationally or in any particular country or territory, seeks to promote standardization.

NB: The following definitions from the Construction Regulations are listed as follows: Agent Means any person who acts as a representative for a client. Competent Person Means any person having the knowledge, training, experience and qualifications specific to the work or task being performed: Provided that where appropriate qualifications and training are registered in terms of the provisions of the South African Qualifications Authority Act, 1995 (Act No. 58 of 1995), these qualifications and training shall be deemed to be the required qualifications and training. Construction Means any work in connection with: (a) The erection, maintenance, alteration, renovation, repair, demolition or dismantling of or addition

to a building or any similar structure;

(b) The installation, erection, dismantling, or maintenance of a fixed plant where such work includes the risk of a person falling;

(c) The construction, maintenance, demolition or dismantling of any bridge, dam, canal, road,

railway, runway, sewer or water reticulation system or any similar civil engineering structure; OR (d) The moving of earth, clearing of land, the making of an excavation, piling or any similar type of

work. Contractor Means an employer, as defined in Section 1 of the Act, who performs construction work and includes principal contractors. Hazard Identification Means the identification and documenting of existing or expected hazards to the health and safety of persons, which are normally associated with the type of construction work being executed or to be executed. Health and Safety File Means a file, or other record in permanent form, containing the information required as contemplated in these regulations. Health and Safety Plan Means a documented plan, which addresses hazards, identified and includes safe work procedures to mitigate, reduce or control the hazards identified. Health and Safety Specification Means a documented specification of all health and safety requirements pertaining to the associated works on a construction site, so as to ensure the health and safety of persons. Method Statement Means a document detailing the key activities to be performed in order to reduce as reasonably as practicable the hazards identified in any risk assessment. Principal Contractor

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Means an employer, as defined in Section 1 of the Act who performs construction work and is appointed by the client to be in overall control and management of a part of or the whole of a construction site. Risk Assessment Means a program to determine any risk associated with any hazard at a construction site, in order to identify the steps to be taken to remove, reduce or control such hazard. E5 NOTIFICATION OF CONSTRUCTION WORK The Principal Contractor shall notify by registered mail, the local relevant Provincial Director of the Department of Labour, before commencing with construction work, of the intended work in the form of Annexure 2 of the Construction Regulations 2014 A copy of the completed Annexure A of the Construction Regulations, as well as proof of notification shall be included in the Health and Safety File. (Proof of fax or proof of hand delivery) A copy of the completed Annexure 2 is to be kept on site by the principal Contractor. E6 COPY OF THE ACT The Contractor shall ensure that a copy of the Act and relevant regulations is available on site for inspection by any person engaged in any activity on the site. E7 LETTER OF GOODSTANDING

The Contractor shall before commencing with any works on the site provide the Employer’s Health and Safety Representative with proof of good standing with the compensation fund or with a licensed compensation insurer. E8 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES The Contractor shall where more than five employees are employed at a workplace, provide a first aid box or boxes at or near the workplace which shall be available and accessible for the treatment of injured persons at that workplace. Such first aid boxes shall contain suitable first aid equipment. The Contractor shall ensure that where there are more than 10 employees employed on the site that for every group of up to 50 employees at that workplace, at least one person is readily available during normal working hours, who is in possession of a valid certificate of competency in first aid. The Contractor shall submit for acceptance to the Employer’s Health and Safety Agent an emergency procedure which include but are not limited to fire, spills, accidents to employees, exposure to hazardous substances, which: a) Identifies the key personnel who are to be notified of any emergency; b) Sets out details including contact particulars of available emergency services; and c) The actions or steps which are to be taken during an emergency. The Contractor shall within 24 hours of an emergency taking place notify the Employer’s Health and Safety Agent in writing of the emergency and briefly outline what happened and how it was dealt with. E9 FACILITIES FOR WORKERS The Contractor shall provide and keep clean and fit for use at or within reasonable access of the site: a) At least one sanitary facility for every 30 workers; b) Changing facilities for each sex; and c) Sheltered eating areas.

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A contractor shall provide reasonable and suitable living accommodation for the workers. At construction sites which are remote from their homes and where adequate transportation between the site and their homes, or other suitable living accommodation, is not available. E10 HEALTH AND SAFETY FILE The Contractor shall maintain on site a health and safety file which contains copies of the following, as relevant: 10.1 Documents required prior to commencing with physical construction activities

10.1.1 The Contractor’s health and safety policy, signed by the chief executive officer, which outlines the Contractor’s objectives and how they will be achieved and implemented by the Contractor;

10.1.2 The notification made to the Provincial Director of Labour, and if relevant, the

notification of the person who supplies or contracts or agrees to supply electricity to that electrical installation

10.1.3 The letters of appointment, as relevant, of the construction supervisor for the site in

respect of construction works covered by the Construction Regulations and the registered person responsible for the electrical installation covered by the Electrical Installations Regulations;

10.1.4 A copy of the certificate of registration of the registered person responsible for the

electrical installation covered by the Electrical Installations Regulations;

10.1.5 The preliminary hazard identification undertaken by a competent person;

10.1.6 The organogram which outlines the roles and responsibilities of the construction supervisor’s assistants and safety officers; and

10.1.7 The contractor’s health and safety plan;

10.1.8 The emergency procedures;

10.1.9 The procedure for the replacement of lost, stolen, worn or damage personal protective clothing and

10.1.10 Proof that the contractor is registered and in good standing with the compensation fund

or with a licensed compensation insurer;

10.2 Documents required after construction activities have commenced

1) The letters of appointments, if relevant, of:

2) Persons who are required to assist the construction manager and supervisor; i) Safety officers; ii) Health and safety representatives (for every 50 employees) , and iii) Assistants of construction supervisor. iv) First Aider

3) Any revisions to the organogram which outlines the roles and responsibilities of the

construction supervisor’s assistants and safety officers;

4) Each and every subcontract agreement;

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5) Proof that the every subcontractor is registered and in good standing with the compensation

fund or with a licensed compensation insurer;

6) Proof of all subcontractor’s induction training whenever it is conducted;

7) Copies of the minutes of the Contractor’s subcontractors health and safety meetings;

8) Copies of each of the Contractor’s subcontractors’ health and safety policy, signed by the chief executive officer, which outlines the Contractor’s objectives and how they will be achieved and implemented by the Contractor;

9) The health and safety plans of all the Contractor’s subcontractors who are required to

provide such plans;

10) A comprehensive and updated list of all the subcontractors employed on site by the contractor, indicating the type of work being performed by such sub-contractors;

11) The outcomes of the monthly audits for compliance with the approved health and safety

plan of each and every sub-contractor working on the site;

12) Any report made to an inspector by the health and safety committee;

13) The minutes of all health and safety meetings and any recommendations made to the Contractor by the health and safety committee.

14) The findings of all audit reports made regarding the implementation of the Contractor’s or a subcontractor’s health and safety plan; 15) The inputs of the safety officer, if any, into the health and safety plan; 16) Details of induction training conducted whenever it is conducted including the list of attendees; 17) Proof of the following where suspended platforms are used:

i) A certificate of system design issued by a professional engineer, professional certificated engineer or a professional engineering technologist;

ii) Proof of competency of erectors; iii) Proof of compliance of operational design calculations with requirements of the

system design certificate; iv) Proof of performance test results; iv) Sketches indicating the completed system with the operational loading

capacity of the platform; v) Procedures for and records of inspections having been carried out; vi) Procedures for and records of maintenance work having been carried out; vii) Proof that the prescribed documentation has been forwarded to the provincial

director;

18) Letters of appointments for competent persons to supervise the activities which law requires to be so supervised; 19) A copy of risk assessments made by competent persons;

20) Records of the register of inspections made by a competent person immediately before and during the placement of concrete or any other load on formwork; 21) The names of the first aiders on site and copies of the first aid certificates of competency;

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22) The names of the persons the persons who are in possession of valid certificate of competency in first aid and copies of such certificates; 23) Details of all incidents together with the Contractor’s report on such incident; and 24) The record of inspections carried out by the designers of structures to ensure compliance with designs.

The health and safety file shall be made available for inspection by any inspector, subcontractor, the Project Manager, the Employer’s Health and Safety Agent or employee of the Contractor upon the request of such persons. The Contractor shall hand over the health and safety file to the Employer’s Health and Safety Agent upon completion of the contract and if relevant, a certificate of compliance accompanied by a test report for the electrical installation in accordance with the provisions of the Electrical Installation Regulations. E11 HEALTH AND SAFETY COMMITTEE The Contractor shall convene health and safety meetings whenever more than two health and safety representatives have been appointed for the site. These meetings shall be attended by all health and safety representatives and persons nominated by the Contractor. Such meetings shall be convened at least once every month to:

a) Make recommendations to the Contractor regarding any matter affecting the health or safety of persons on the site; and

b) Discuss any incident on the site in which or in consequence of which any person was injured, became ill or died.

The Contractor shall consult with the health and safety committee on the development, monitoring and review of the risk assessment. The Contractor shall ensure that minutes of the health and safety committee meetings are kept. The Employer’s Health and Safety Agent shall be invited to attend such meetings as an observer. E12 INSPECTIONS, FORMAL ENQUIRES AND INCIDENTS The Contractor shall inform the relevant safety representative:

a) beforehand of inspections, investigations or formal inquiries of which he has been notified by an inspector; and

b) as soon as reasonably practicable of the occurrence of an incident on the site. The Contractor shall record all incidents and notify the Employer’s Health and Safety Agent of any incident, except in the case of a traffic accident on a public road, as soon as possible after it has occurred and report such incidence to an inspector. The Contractor shall investigate all incidents and issue the Employer’s Health and Safety. An Agent must have copies of such investigations. E13 LEGAL DOCUMENTATION/APPOINTMENTS The following documents must be provided in the Health and Safety Plan: Health and Safety Policy signed by CEO.

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Letter of good standing with the Compensation Commissioner, Federated Employers or similar insurer. Health and Safety Organogram (or table), outlining the Health and Safety Team, as well as the appointment(s) they have under the Act and Regulations (reference to specific section/regulation applicable to appointment) Example:

CEO (16.1)

Construction Manager

Construction Supervisor

Subordinate Construction Supervisor

Construction Health and Safety Officer

Traffic Safety Officer

First Aider

Health and Safety Representative

Fire Competent Person

Excavations Supervisor

Construction Vehicles and Mobile Plant Competent Persons

Risk Assessor

Fall Protection Planner/Developer

The competency of each member of the Health and Safety Team must be provided and should include knowledge, training, experience & qualifications specific to the appointment. Signed copies of the following legal appointments must be provided in the Health and Safety Plan:

APPOINTMENT OHS-ACT / REGULATION REFERENCE

CEO (16.1)

Construction Manager CR 8 (1)

Construction Supervisor CR 8 (7)

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APPOINTMENT OHS-ACT / REGULATION REFERENCE

Subordinate Construction Supervisor CR 8 (8)

Construction Health and Safety Officer CR 8 (5)

Traffic Safety Officer

Fall Protection Planner/Developer CR 10 (a)

Excavations Supervisor CR 13 (1)

HCS Registrations

Risk Assessor CR 9 (1)

First Aiders GSR 3 GSR 3

Incident Investigator GAR 8(2) GAR 8 (2)

Health and Safety Representative (if necessary) Section 17

Health and Safety Committee Members (if

necessary)

Section 19

Fire Fighters ER 9 & CR 29(h)

Construction Vehicles and Mobile Plant Competent

Persons

CR 23 (d)

The following information must be provided in the Health and Safety Plan:

Indicate the estimated number of employees to be working on site.

Indicate the expected number of contractors to be appointed by the Principal Contractor.

The appointed persons, where applicable, shall be in writing by the Principal Contractor, prior to any work being carried out, and shall adhere to the requirements of the specific sub-regulations.

The competency of each of these appointed competent persons must be provided And should include knowledge, training, experience & qualifications specific to the appointment.

Indicate in the H&S Plan, which of these listed appointments (below) are applicable to the construction work in question.

No work involving any of the listed appointments may be performed without the knowledge and approval of an appointed competent person.

The Client/Agent reserves the right to require from any contractor at any stage to appoint a full or part time construction health and safety officer.

The principal contractor shall ensure that all his/her employees are in possession of medical certificates of fitness specific to the construction work to be performed and shall be conducted and issued by an Occupational Health Practitioner in the form of annexure 3 as per Construction Regulations 7(1)(g)

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The list below indicates the applicability of the appointments but contractors should by no means be limited to these indications. Construction Supervisor CR 8 (7) Assistant Construction Supervisor CR 8 (8) Fall Protection Competent Person CR 10(1)(a) Formwork/ Support Work Competent Person CR 10 (a) Excavation Work Competent Person CR 13 (3) Demolition Work Competent Person CR 14 (1) Scaffolding Competent Person CR 14 (2) Suspended Platform Competent Person CR 17 (1) Material Hoist Competent Person CR 19 (8) Bulk Mixing Plant Competent Person CR 20 (1) Explosive Powered Tools Competent Person CR 19 (b) Material Hoists CR 19 Construction Vehicle and Mobile Plant Competent Person CR 23 (d) Stacking Competent Person CR 28 (a) Fire equipment Competent Person CR 29 (h) Confined Spaces Competent Person GSR (5) Blasting Competent Person Safety Officer CR 8 (5) General Machinery Competent Person GMR (2) Lifting Machines Operators DMR 18(11) E14 GENERAL DUTIES OF PRINCIPAL CONTRACTOR (CR 7) The principal contractor will be responsible for co-operation between all contractors to ensure compliance to the OHS –Act and Regulations on site. To ensure the above, the Principal Contractor must carry out the following and provide proof of such in his H&S plan: Proof that Contractors H&S Plan has been approved, implemented and maintained. Proof that Contractors are registered with the Compensation Commissioner or similar insurer. A comprehensive & updated list of all contractors on site, also indicating the type of work being done. Copies of Section 37(2) agreements with the relevant contractors. E15 MANAGEMENT AND SUPERVISION OF CONSTRUCTION WORK (CR 8(1)) The contractor must appoint one full-time competent person as the construction manager with the duty of managing all the construction work on a single site. This also includes the duty to ensure that the contractor adheres and complies with the requirements of the Health and Safety Act. In the absence of the Construction Manager and depending on the size of the project, the contractor must appoint an Assistant Construction Manager or Construction Supervisor that will be responsible for construction activities. E16 RISK ASSESSMENT (CR 9) Risk assessments of all required activities shall form an integral part of the Health and Safety plan. All risk assessments shall be conducted in terms of an acceptable methodology, prior to commencement of work, according to the provisions of CR 7 and should cover at least the following:

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Movement of construction vehicles All work near overhead power lines and underground cables Locating underground cables/existing services Hand excavation of trenches Mechanical excavation of trenches All work carried out inside trenches, including compacting, pipe laying, backfilling etc. Temporary stockpiling and removal of excavated material Transporting material Working with hand tools Working with jack hammers Working with portable electrical tools Pipe jacking Bush clearing Snake bite management Exposure to ticks/tick bite management Possibility of flooding Blasting Accommodation of traffic All health hazards that can be present during any of the above activities and should include individual dusts, gases, fumes, vapours, noise, extreme temperatures, illumination, vibration and ergonomic hazards due to any of the above activities. The above list is by no means exhaustive and should not be limited to these activities but must cover all activities that forms part of the said construction work. Each activity must be split down to individual tasks and all associated hazards identified and listed in the risk assessment. This ensures that critical tasks and subsequent critical hazards are not missed. The risk assessment to be included in the H&S Plan must clearly indicate: The methodology used to do the risk assessments. Breakdown of processes and activities covered. Subsequent hazards identified Risk calculations (considering consequence, frequency and likelihood) All risk assessments are to be conducted by a competent person as appointed under paragraph 5 of this document. The plan must include a declaration in this regard or the risk assessment must contain the signature(s) of this appointed persons. Risk assessments are to cover safety as well as health hazards. E17 SAFE WORK PROCEDURES Safe Work Procedures are to form part of the H&S Plan and must be compiled for all the above-identified activities. The safe work procedures must address the following elements: The work method to be followed to conduct work safely Control measures implemented to mitigation & reduce the risks Responsibilities of competent persons Required personal protective equipment Correct equipment/tools/machinery to be used Reference to relevant registers to be completed Reference to applicable risk assessment The following two tables provides information on all factors to be taken into account when the Risk Assessments and Safe Work Procedures are compiled:

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Physical Chemical Biological Mechanical Psycho-social

Noise Liquids Insects Guards Stress

Vibration Dusts Fungi Hand tools Work pressure

Ionising radiation Fumes Bacteria Machinery Monotony

Non-ionising

radiation

Fibers Viruses Unsociable hours

Health and cold Mists Ergonomical:

Electricity Gases Posture

Pressure Vapours Movement

Repetitive tasks

System Stress/Agency Illness/Disease

Musculoskeletal Lifting/loads

Repetitive strain

Abnormal postures

Whole body vibration

Muscular pain syndromes

Tenosynovitis

Bursitis

Osteoarthrosis

Sensory Noise Hearing loss

Skin Cement (chromates), rubber

Thinners, epoxies

Tar, pitch

Solar radiation

Allergic contact dermatitis

Irritant contact dermatitis

Acne, Skin cancer

Keratoses, Cancer

Respiratory Silica

Asbestos

Spray paints, woods, epoxies

Irritant dusts, welding fumes

Organic Solvents

Silicosis, TB

Asbestosis, Cancer

Asthma

Bronchitis

Headaches, Dizziness, Cancer

Psychosomatic Physical stress

Psychosocial stress

Head aches

Depression

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System Stress/Agency Illness/Disease

Fatigue

Substance abuse

Nervous System Lead

Organic solvents

Peripheral and central

neuropathy

Headaches, Dizziness, Mood

disorder, Dementia, Cancer

E18 SAFETY OF PUBLIC/PEDESTRIANS

Access to the construction site must be cordoned off as much as possible in all work areas.

All excavations are to be fenced / barricaded to prevent access by public / pedestrians.

Work must be planned in such a manner as to ensure that the minimum amount of trenches are left open after hours or during weekends.

No trenches in which water has accumulated may be left open.

Relevant, clear and proper signage should be put up to alert motorists making use of the

existing road being constructed.

E19 FALL PROTECTION The Contractor shall require a competent person to prepare a fall protection plan in compliance with the requirements of the Construction Regulations. The Contractor shall ensure that the construction supervisor is in possession of the most recently updated version of the fall protection plan. E20 REGISTERS Examples of the registers listed below must be provided in the Health and Safety Plan. All registers must be available at the site offices at all times for inspection by the SHE Agent. The list of registers to be kept is by no means exhaustive and the H&S Plan should list all the registers that are applicable and at what frequency they are going to be maintained.

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ACTIVITY FREQUENCY FORMAT

Form work / Support work Daily, prior to any shift

Excavation work Daily, prior to any shift, after

rain or blasting or after

unexpected fall of ground

Scaffolding Daily, prior to any shift, after

rain or blasting.

Material hoist Daily

Batch plants Daily

Explosive powered tools Daily before use

Crane(s) logbook As per DMR 18

Construction vehicles and

mobile plant

Daily

Temporary electrical installation Weekly

Stacking Weekly

Ablution facilities Weekly

Ladders Weekly

Incident register in terms of

GAR 9

As Required Annex 1 of GAR

Fall protection equipment Daily

Portable electrical tools Weekly

Suspended platforms Daily

Accommodation of traffic Daily

Firefighting equipment Monthly

Hand tools Weekly

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E21 TRAINING Each Health and Safety Plan shall indicate the following regarding training: A copy of the content to be used for Induction training. Attendance registers must be included as proof of training provided for: Induction training Safe work procedure training Risk assessment outcome training Method of informing visitors and other persons entering the site of hazards prevalent on site. Method of providing personal protective equipment to visitors and non-employees. Methodology to be used in the issuing and communication of written instructions/safe work procedures. E22 HEALTH AND SAFETY INSTRUCTION REGISTER All Health and Safety instructions will be given via the resident engineer in writing The Principal Contractor shall be required to sign the instruction to acknowledge any instructions issued. E23 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 23.1 Personal Protective Equipment The procedures for issuing and control over PPE shall be indicated in the Health and Safety Plan, as well as the enforcement for the wearing thereof.

23.2 Hired Plant The responsibility for the safe condition and use of all hired plant shall be that of the contractor. 23.3 24.3. Transport of Employees Transport of employees shall be carried out in terms of the National Road ordinances. The Health and Safety Plan shall detail the arrangements and methods of the transportation of workers. 23.4 Signs The Principal Contractor shall indicate in his Health and Safety Plan the arrangements regarding the posting of danger signs. 23.5 Certificates of fitness The Principal Contractor shall include in his H&S Plan copies of all employees that require medical fitness certificates under the following regulations where applicable: CR 22 - Crane Operators CR 23 - Construction vehicles and Mobile plant operators CR 10 - Fall Protection (height work) 23.6 Site Visitors Register A site visitor’s register is to be kept on site and steps are to be taken to ensure that all visitors sign the visitors’ register before entering the site. A sign should also be provided directing all visitors to report to the site office. 23.7 Excavations The Client/Agent has the right to call in the services of a geo-technical engineer to make an assessment on the stability of any excavation should a dispute arise as to the safety of any excavation. This service will be paid for by the Contractor.

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Excavation work must be planned in such a manner that the excavation of trenches should not out-run the laying of pipes and the backfilling of excavations. Actual distances should be confirmed with the Client/Agent and engineer. E24 HAZARDOUS CHEMICAL SUBSTANCES In addition to the requirements in the HCS Regulations, the principal contractor must provide proof in the H&S Plan that: Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS’s) of the relevant materials/hazardous chemical substances are available prior to use by the contractor. Mention should be made how the principal contractor is going to act according to special/unique requirements made in the relevant MSDS’s. All MSDS’s shall be available for inspection by the Client/SHE Agent at all times. Risk assessments are done at least once every two years. Exposure monitoring is done according to OESSM and by an AIA and that the medical surveillance programme is based on the outcomes of the exposure monitoring. How records are going to be kept safe for the stipulated period of 30 years. How the relevant HCS’s are being/going to be controlled by referring to: Limiting the amount of HCS Limiting the number of employees Limiting the period of exposure Substituting the HCS Using engineering controls Using appropriate written work procedures The correct PPE is being used. HCS are stored and transported according to SABS 072 and 0228. Training with regards to these regulations was given. The H&S plan should make reference to the disposal of hazardous waste on classified sites and the location thereof (where applicable). E25 NOISE INDUCED HEARING LOSS Where noise is identified as a hazard the requirements of the NIHL regulations must be complied with and the following must be included/ referred to in the Health and Safety Plan:

Proof of training with regards to these regulations.

Risk assessment done within 1 month of commencement of work.

That monitoring carried out by an AIA and done according to SABS 083.

Medical surveillance programme established and maintained for the necessary employees. Control of noise by referring to:

Engineering methods considered

Admin control (number of employees exposed) considered

Personal protective equipment considered/decided on

Describe how records are going to be kept for 40 years.

E26 SUBCONTRACTORS 26.1 The Contractor may only subcontract work in terms of a written subcontract and shall only appoint

a subcontractor should he be reasonably satisfied that such a subcontractor has the necessary

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competencies and resources to safely perform the work falling within the scope of the contract. Such a subcontract shall require that the subcontractor to:

a) Co-operate with the Contractor as far as is necessary to enable both the Contractor and sub-

contractor to comply with the provisions of the Act; and b) as far as is reasonably practicable, promptly provide the Contractor with any information which

might affect the health and safety of any person at work carrying out work or any person who might be affected by the work of such a person at work or which might justify a review of the health and safety plan.

26.2 The Contractor shall provide any sub-contractor who is submitting a tender or appointed to perform

a sub-contract falling within the scope of the contract, with the relevant sections of this specification and any work specific information which might be pertinent to the sub-contract.

26.3 The Contractor shall take reasonable steps as are necessary to ensure: a) Co-operation between all sub-contractors to enable each of those sub-contractors to comply

with the requirements of the Act and associated regulations; and b) That each sub-contractor’s health and safety plan is implemented. 26.4 The Contractor shall conduct periodic audits for compliance with the approved health and safety

plan of each and every sub-contractor working on the site at intervals agreed upon with such subcontractors, but at least once per month.

26.5 The Contractor shall stop any subcontractor from executing construction work which is not in

accordance with the Contractor’s or subcontractor’s health and safety plan for the site or which poses a threat to the health and safety of persons.

26.6 The Contractor shall ensure that where changes to the works occur, sufficient health and safety

information and appropriate resources are made available to subcontractor to execute the work safely.

26.7 The Contractor shall ensure that: a) Every subcontractor is registered and in good standing with the compensation fund or with a

licensed compensation insurer prior to work commencing on site; b) Potential subcontractors submitting tenders have made provision for the cost of health and

safety measures during the construction process; and c) Every subcontractor has in place a documented health and safety plan prior to commencing

any work on site which falls within the scope of the contract. 26.8 The contractor shall receive, discuss and approve health and safety plans submitted by

subcontractors. 26.9 The contractor shall ensure that all subcontractors are informed regarding any hazard as stipulated

in the risk assessment before any work commences, and thereafter at such times as may be determined in the risk assessment.

26.10 The contractor shall reasonably satisfy himself that all employees of subcontractors are

informed, instructed and trained by a competent person regarding any hazard and the related work procedures before any work commences, and thereafter at such times as may be determined in the risk assessment.

26.11 The Contractor shall satisfy himself that ensure that all subcontractor employees deployed in

the site are:

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a) informed, instructed and trained by a competent person regarding any hazard and the related work procedures before any work commences, and thereafter at such times as may be determined in the risk assessment; and

b) issued with proof of health and safety induction training issued by a competent person and carry proof such induction when working on site.

E27 EMPLOYER’S HEALTH AND SAFETY AGENT a) Audit the Contractor’s compliance with the requirements of this specification prior to the

commencement of any physical construction activities on the site; b) Accept or reject all safety plans, giving reasons for rejecting such plans; c) Monitor the effective implementation of all safety plans; d) Conduct periodic and random audits on the health and safety file to establish compliance with

the requirements of this specification; e) Visit the site at regular intervals to conduct site inspections, and based upon such visits issue,

wherever necessary, Improvement Notices, Contravention Notices and Prohibition Notices, to the Contractor or any of the Contractor subcontractors with a copy to the Project Manager and where relevant, to the Contractor. The Contractor shall invite the Employer’s Health and Safety Agent to audit compliance with the requirements of this specification before commencing with any physical construction activity on the site. Note: Significant changes have been made to the OHS Act and the Contractor must familiarize

himself with the changes and preferably obtain a copy of the Act form the Department of Labour. E28 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

28.01 Payment for the contractor’s obligations in respect of the Occupational Health and Safety act

and Construction Regulations shall be made through three payment items described below. The three payment items together shall include full compensation for all personnel (including a dedicated full time Construction Safety Officer), cost and incidentals in respect of compliance with the enforcement of the Health and Safety Specifications, which shall include for the compilation, presentation, implementation and maintenance of the Health and Safety Plan as contemplated. In tendering rates for the three items the contractor shall ensure that the sum of the amounts for the three items shall not be less than one percent (1%) of the Tender Amount. All of the Contractor's costs associated with compliance with the provisions of this part of the Project Specifications shall be deemed to be included in the rates tendered for the items of work listed below. Item Unit

28.02 Occupational Health and Safety Requirements (a) Contractor’s initial obligations in respect of the Occupational

Health and Safety Act and Construction Regulations Lump Sum The full amount will be paid in one instalment only once:- (i) The contractor has notified the Provincial Director of the Department of Labour in

writing of the project. (ii) The contractor has made the required initial appointments of employees and sub-

contractors.

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(iii) The client has approved the contractor’s Health and Safety Plan. (iv) The contractor has set up his Health and Safety File.

(b) Contractor’s time related obligations in respect of the Occupational

Health and Safety Act and Construction Regulations Month The tendered monthly amount shall represent full compensation for that part of the contractor’s general obligations in terms of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and the Construction Regulations which are mainly a function of time. This includes inter alia payment of all costs for the appointment of all staff contemplated in the construction regulations and the transport of employees on site. Payment will be monthly only after payment for Item E 28.02 has been made.

(c) Submission of the Health and Safety File Lump Sum

The tendered lump sum shall represent full compensation for the contractor meeting all his obligations in respect of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and the Construction Regulations and for the preparation and submission of his Health and Safety File complete as envisaged on this specification to the Client’s satisfaction. This amount will be paid only once the contractor has met all his obligations in respect of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and the Construction Regulations and has submitted his Health and Safety File complete as envisaged on this specification to the Client’s satisfaction.

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PART F: GENERIC LABOUR-INTENSIVE SPECIFICATION

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PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS PART F : GENERIC LABOUR-INTENSIVE SPECIFICATION F1 SCOPE

This specification establishes general requirements for activities, which are to be, executed by hand involving the following: a) trenches having a depth of less than 1.5 metres b) storm water drainage c) low-volume roads and sidewalks

F2 PRECEDENCE

Where this specification is in conflict with any other standard or specification referred to in the Scope of Works to this Contract, the requirements of this specification shall prevail.

F3 HAND EXCAVATEABLE MATERIAL Hand excavateable material is material:

a) Granular materials: i) Whose consistency when profiled may in terms of table 1 be classified as very loose, loose, medium dense, or dense; or ii) Where the material is gravel having a maximum particle size of 10mm and contains no cobbles or isolated boulders, no more than 15 blows of a dynamic cone penetrometer is required to penetrate 100mm;

b) Cohesive materials: i) whose consistency when profiled may in terms of table 1 be classified as very soft, soft, firm, stiff and stiff / very stiff; or ii) where the material is gravel having a maximum particle size of 10mm and contains no cobbles or isolated boulders, no more than 8 blows of a dynamic cone penetrometer is required to penetrate 100mm; Note: 1) A boulder, a cobble and gravel is material with a particle size greater than 200mm,

between 60 and 200mm. 2) A dynamic cone penetrometer is an instrument used to measure the insitu shear

resistance of a soil comprising a drop weight of approximately 10 kg, which falls through a height of 400mm and drives a cone having a maximum diameter of 20mm (cone angle of 60° with respect to the horizontal) into the material being used.

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Table 1: Consistency of materials when profiled

GRANULAR MATERIALS COHESIVE MATERIALS

CONSISTENCY DESCRIPTION

CONSISTENCY DESCRIPTION

Very loose Crumbles very easily when scraped with a geological pick.

Very soft Geological pick head can

easily be pushed in as far as the shaft of the handle.

Loose Small resistance to penetration by sharp end of a geological pick.

Soft

Easily dented by thumb; sharp end of a geological pick can be pushed in 30-40 mm; can be moulded by fingers with some pressure.

Medium dense Considerable resistance to penetration by sharp end of a geological pick.

Firm

Indented by thumb with effort; sharp end of geological pick can be pushed in up to 10 mm; very difficult to mould with fingers; can just be penetrated with an ordinary hand spade.

Dense Very high resistance to penetration by the sharp end of geological pick; requires many blows for excavation.

Stiff

Can be indented by thumbnail; slight indentation produced by pushing geological picks point into soil; cannot be moulded by fingers.

Very dense High resistance to repeated blows of a geological pick.

Very stiff

Indented by thumbnail with difficulty; slight indentation produced by blow of a geological pick point.

F4 LABOUR INTENSIVE WORKS

Trench excavation All hand excavateable material in trenches having a depth of less than 1,5 metres shall be excavated by hand. Compaction of backfilling to trenches (areas not subject to traffic) Backfilling to trenches shall be placed in layers of thickness (before compaction) not exceeding 100mm. Each layer shall be compacted using hand tampers a) To 90% Proctor density; b) Such that in excess of 5 blows of a dynamic come penetrometer (DCP) is required to

penetrate 100 mm of the backfill, provided that backfill does not comprise more than 10% gravel of size less than 10mm and contains no isolated boulders, or

c) Such that the density of the compacted trench backfill is not less than that of the surrounding undisturbed soil when tested comparatively with a DCP.

Excavation All hand excavateable material including topsoil classified, as hand excavateable shall be excavated by hand. Harder material may be loosened by mechanical means prior to excavation by hand. The excavation of any material, which presents the possibility of danger or injury to workers, shall not be excavated by hand.

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Clearing and grubbing Grass and small bushes shall be cleared by hand. Shaping All shaping shall be undertaken by hand. Loading All loading shall be done by hand, regardless of the method of haulage. Haul Excavation material shall be hauled to its point of placement by means of wheelbarrows where the haul distance is not greater than 150 m. Offloading All material, however transported, is to be off- loaded by hand, unless tipper-trucks are utilised for haulage Spreading All material shall be spread by hand. Compaction Small areas may be compacted by hand provided that the specified compaction is achieved. Grassing All grassing shall be undertaking by sprigging, sodding, or seeding by hand. Stone pitching and rubble concrete masonry All stone required for stone pitching and rubble concrete masonry, whether grouted or dry, must to be collected, loaded, off loaded and placed by hand. Sand and stone shall be hauled to its point of placement by means of wheelbarrows where the haul distance is not greater than 150m. Grout shall be mixed and placed by hand. Manufactured Elements

Elements manufactured or designed by the Contractor, such as manhole rings, kerbs, channels and cover slabs, pre-cast concrete planks and pipes, masonry units and edge beams shall not individually, have a mass of more than 320kg. In addition the items shall be large enough so that four workers can conveniently and simultaneously acquire a proper handhold on them.

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PART G : ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN

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PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS PART G : ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN G1 SCOPE This environmental management programme (EMP) sets out the methods by which proper environmental controls are to be implemented by the contractor. The duration over which the contractor’s controls shall be in place cover the construction period of the project as well as the limited time after contract completion defined by the General Conditions of Contract, and the project specifications, as the defects notification period (maintenance period). The provisions of this EMP are binding on the contractor during the life of the contract. They are to be read in conjunction with all the documents that comprise the suite of documents for this contract. In the event that any conflict occurs between the terms of the EMP and the project specifications or Record of Decision, the terms herein shall be subordinate. The EMP is a dynamic document subject to similar influences and changes as are brought by variations to the provisions of the project specification. Any substantial changes shall be submitted to the Employer in writing for approval. The EMP identifies the following: Construction activities that will impact on the environment. Specifications with which the contractor shall comply in order to protect the environment from the identified impacts. Actions that shall be taken in the event of non-compliance. G2 INTRODUCTION KSD (the Funder) in a bid to fulfil its obligation to provide better infrastructure (surfaced road) to Mthatha industrial area has proposed the surfacing of a gravel road called Momelezi to Timber Road Re-Surfaced Road Project in Mthatha which will be managed by Leko Consulting Engineers ( the Project Engineers/Managers) The Engineers then appointed All Green Environmental Consultant as Environmental Assessment Practitioners to undertake an environmental investigation and advice on Environmental Impacts and develop an EMP of the proposed development. 2.1 Legislative requirements The activity was investigated under Government Gazette 38282, Environmental Impact Regulations of 4 December 2014, Notice. R. 983 and R. 985 activities 12, 19 and 24 for Listing Notice 1 and activity 4 for listing Notice 3. If the road passing through water courses then the project will trigger Notice R. 983 activities 12(iii), 19 (i)

Activity 12 (iii): The development of bridges exceeding 100m2 in size

Activity 19 (i): The infilling or dredging of any material of more than 5m3 into or the dredging , excavation, removal or moving of soil, sand, shell grit, pebbles or rock of more than 5m3 from (1) a watercourse

If the road is wider than 8m or road reserve wider than 13.5m then the project will trigger Notice R. 983 activities 24 Activity 24: road wider than 8m where no reserve or reserve wider than 13.5m then the project was going to trigger Notice R 983 If the road passing through or near protected areas then the project will trigger Notice R. 985 activities 4 (i)

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Activity 4: road wider than 4m or reserve wider than 13.5m The above mentioned road is in an urban area, does not have stream crossing that will require Department of Water Affairs involvement, does not pass through forests, plantations or woodlands that will require Department of Forestry involvement and does not have any areas of heritage significant. There are no people’s yards that are going to be shifted as the route alignment will follow on the existing earth tracks. From the information gathered, the project was found to be below threshold, and will not trigger an EIA process in accordance with 4 December 2014 regulations and therefore the project can continue taking into account the NEMA Section 28 – duty of care and Section 24 of The Constitution of South Africa pertaining the right to a health environment. All Green Environmental Consultant prepared this construction EMP which will be used by the contractor during construction and a monitoring programme during construction to fulfil the above mentioned obligations. 2.2 Communication Procedures on site A site Environmental Management File with an instruction book should be kept on site by the appointed Contractor for the purposes of recording specific important site instructions that need immediate attention. The client must appoint an ECO to help them monitor the contractor’s compliance with the EMP and guide the client on any other environmental requirements. The monthly ECO Checklist will serve as a general record of environmental contractual issues that need to be addressed in the course of the Construction Phases. 2.2.1 Site Instruction Entries The monthly ECO Checklist will be used for the recording of general site instructions as they relate to the environmental scope of works on site. The file will, however, also be used for issuing “stop work” orders for the purposes of immediately stopping any particular activities of the contract due to the environmental risk or impact that may result. The ECO is to complete an ECO Checklist after each site visit and circulate this checklist amongst the Contractors, Professional Team, to KSD and Stakeholders to serve as a record of proceedings. The ECO Checklist must be circulated no more than 5 days after the site meeting and the contractors must give immediate attention to any issues that need to be dealt with. 2.2.2 Minutes of the Site Meetings The Minutes of each monthly site meeting must be forwarded to the ECO, Contractor, Stakeholders and KSD by the RE within one week of the meeting taking place. The minutes of the meeting must record any environmental issues that have been raised by the ECO, and that need to be addressed or rectified. 2.3 Method Statements A method statements from the Contractor will be required for specific sensitive activities, e.g. deep trenching for sewage/water lines (existing services), or for the storage of topsoil and surfacing material and accommodation of traffic. A method statement forms the baseline information for work that takes place in sensitive areas or under sensitive conditions and is a “live document”, i.e. modifications can be negotiated between the Contractor and ECO/RE as circumstances unfold. All method statements will form part of the EMP documentation and are subject to all terms and conditions contained within the EMP. 2.4 Appointment of an ECO An ECO should be appointed by the developer or developer may request RE/contractor to appoint an ECO at commencement of the construction phase. The ECO will monitor the implementation of the EMP. The function of the ECO must be fulfilled by an individual with experience in environmental management or a company with such knowledge. 2.5 Document Control The EMP is a basic planning framework guiding all the project implementation phases. It is important for the EMP to be revised or improved, if need be, by documenting all actions and management results in a structured format, and especially in accordance with the results of the audits. It will be important for

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the EMP and its supporting documents to be accessible to all the implementing and management members responsible for implementing its actions. This EMP has been prepared in accordance with the requirements of EIA Regulation. This document therefore constitutes the environmental specifications that need to be adhered to during all phase of the proposed development. G3 ENVIRONMENTAL PRINCIPLES The following principles should be considered at all times during all project implementation phase. 3.1 Social

Since South Africa is a signatory to a number of international conventions and declarations, any construction must adhere to the internationally accepted developmental standards

Since the project is part of poverty alleviation; it must be executed for social equity in addition to environmental and financial sustainability

Since the project is in an already built environment, the implementing team must practice adaptive management whilst following current best practices in construction and also in conservation management

A strict code of ethics, based on the above points of departure, will be considered mandatory in this development

The relevant stakeholders/departments and other interested parties must employ appropriate philosophical environmental ethics to achieve sustainable development during and after project implementation

Leko Consulting Engineers will act as the implementing agent for the project and KSD will act as the funders.

The Contractor’s staff shall in no way be a nuisance to residents in the vicinity of construction activities. Any work in public places shall be adequately barricaded and steps shall be taken to minimise the disruptive effect of construction. Any complaints received by the Engineer will be addressed and the relevant persons will face a penalty or suspension from the project.

3.2 Biophysical

i. Construction is a disruptive activity and all due consideration must be given to the environment, including the socio-economic environment, during the execution of a project to minimise the impact on affected parties.

ii. Minimisation of areas disturbed by construction activities (i.e. the footprint of the construction

area) should minimise many of the construction related environmental impacts of the project and reduce rehabilitation requirements and costs.

iii. As minimum requirements, all relevant standards relating to international, national, provincial

and local legislation, as applicable, shall be adhered to. This includes requirements relating to waste emissions (e.g. hazardous, airborne, liquid and solid), waste disposal practices, noise regulations, road traffic ordinances, etc.

iv. Every effort should be made to minimise, reclaim and/or recycle “waste” material.

v. The Environment is held in public trust for the benefit of people, due care must therefore be

exercised to ensure that the rights of others with respect to its use are respected. This requires that a risk averse and cautious approach to the management of activities associated with the project be adopted at all times.

G4 PROJECT DESCRIPTION 4.1 Project Location The project is located in Vulindlela Heights industrial area, KSD Local Municipality (Mthatha Town), O R Tambo District Municipality in the Eastern Cape Province.

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4.2 Site Description The road is in Mthatha Town serving Vulindlela Heights linking industrial area with the new mall. The project can be accessed through the Tutor Ndamase tarred road to Ikwezi/Mbuqe Extension turning into Errol Springs Ave at Ngangelizwe junction and into Nomelezi rd. at the new mall circle. The streets to be surfaced are Nomelezi Rd and Timber St till Vulindlela Rd junction. The project central co-ordinates are; 31° 36' 09.63"S; and 28° 46' 56.66"E 4.3 Project Definition The road is about 4.5km and exists as a gravel road (main street) joining Zimbane area with Tutor Ndamase road that leads to Mthatha CBD. The works involves roadbed treatment, installation of storm water culverts, asphalt surfacing and installation of road signage G5 CONSTRUCTION EMP The aim of a Construction EMP is to: Minimise potential environmental damage on site; and ensure that the requirements of the National Environmental Management Act (Act 107 of 1998), (NEMA Section 28) with regard to the duty of care and remediation of environmental damage are met and Section 24 of The Constitution of South Africa pertaining the right to a health environment. This section of the EMP outlines the actions required to protect the natural, social and socio-economic environment during the project cycle. 5.1 Implementation The Construction EMP provides specifications that the Contractors shall adhere to, in order to minimise adverse environmental impacts and optimise opportunities associated with construction activities. It also outlines the roles and responsibilities of the Developer, the Environmental Control Officer (ECO), the Contractor and the Project Engineer which comprise the formal Environmental Management team. The EMP shall form the Environmental Specification so that all parties are aware of their environmental responsibilities during construction activities. In the event of discrepancy with part or parts of the standard specifications or project specifications, this section shall take precedence. 5.2 Roles and Responsibilities during the Construction Phase This section outlines the roles and responsibilities of those involved in the construction process, with the end goal of best meeting objectives of environmental best practice. 5.2.1 The Developer KSD Municipality has the ultimate responsibility to ensure the protection of the environment throughout the pre-construction, construction and rehabilitation phases of the proposed development. The developer will be responsible for.

i. Being familiar with the contents of the EMP; ii. Appointing an ECO or ensure the contractor has an ECO on site; iii. Making sufficient budget available for implementation of the EMP including a provisional sum

for additional environmental protection measures that may be necessary as construction and rehabilitation proceeds;

iv. Supporting the Project Engineer in enforcing the Environmental Specifications; v. Communicating with all role players in the interests of a co-ordinated effort to protect the

environment; vi. Provide written notice to DEDEAT of any changes in the plans and designs that may trigger

any EIA process 5.2.2 Environmental Control Officer The function of the ECO must be fulfilled by an individual with experience in environmental management or a company with such knowledge. The ECO will have the following responsibilities:

i. To advise the Project Engineer (PE) on the interpretation and enforcement of the Environmental Specifications;

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ii. To supply environmental information; iii. To be knowledgeable of the pre-construction state of the environment in order to inform

rehabilitation measures stipulated in the EMP; iv. To undertake regular monthly inspections (as a minimum) and submit reports on the

Contractor’s compliance with the Environmental Specifications; these reports shall be copied to the Developer, Project Manager, Project Engineer and the Municipality and where there is a need to the Department of Economic Development and Environmental Affairs;

v. To provide on-site environmental guidance; vi. To audit the Contractor and Sub-contractors on implementation of the specifications of the

EMP. A monthly audit shall be undertaken. vii. To demarcate particular sensitive areas and pass instructions on work in these particular areas;

and viii. To inform contractors of environmental sensitivities associated with the site (and provide

training input where required or necessary). ix. Regulate the various phases of the project in accordance with the recommendations made in

the EMP. x. Assist KSD and the Contractor with instituting the EMPs prescribed in this EMP; xi. Meet with the Contractor and construction teams, before construction begins, to enlighten them

regarding the environmental sensitivities of the site and how to go about their construction methodology and site husbandry, so as to prevent negative environmental impacts from occurring, i.e. conduct an environmental induction training programme;

xii. Conduct periodic site visits to assess any environmental degradation resulting from the project, to monitor compliance with the recommendations of the EMPs and to assess and monitor the success of the rehabilitation/landscaping programmes;

xiii. Report to the Developer, construction managers and consultants during monthly site meetings of progress on the implementation of the EMP, and implementation of the relevant mitigation measures contained in the EMP;

xiv. Stop construction works if, in his/her opinion, there is a serious threat to or impact on the environment as a result of the construction operations;

xv. Attend regular site meetings to discuss progress of the project with construction personnel consultants; and

xvi. Issue an ECO Checklist after each site meeting to act as site instructions for recording any irregularities or non-compliance with the EMPs and construction progress in general.

5.2.3 The Contractor The contractor has the responsibility to:

i. Comply with the Environmental Specifications contained in this document; ii. Be familiar with the EMP and ensure that the latest version is available on site; iii. Be familiar with any No-Go area and associated restrictions; iv. Notify the ECO and PE immediately in the event of any environmental accidental and to enable

appropriate remedial action to be taken; v. Ensure environmental awareness among his/her employees and subcontractors so that they

are fully aware of, and understand the Environmental Specifications and the need for them; vi. Undertake rehabilitation of all areas affected by construction activities to restore them to their

original states, as determined by the ECO; and vii. Undertake the required works within the designated working areas. viii. Preparation and submission to RE and ECO of method statement for approval

5.2.4 Sub-Contractors Sub-contractors must operate under supervision of the Contractor and are liable for issues associated with their actions. 5.2.5 The Project Engineer The PE is required to:

i. Be familiar with the contents of the EMP;

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ii. Monitor the Contractor’s compliance with the Environmental Specifications on a daily basis and enforce compliance;

iii. Communicate to the Contractor the advice from the ECO and the contents of the ECO reports and issue site instructions giving effect to the ECO requirements where applicable;

iv. Where no specific item is provided in the Schedule of Quantities for the actions recommended by the ECO, costing of measures should be undertaken before issuing site instructions;

v. Communicate to the ECO, at least 10 working days in advance, any proposed actions, which may have negative impacts on the environment;

vi. Designate all working areas. vii. Communicate to the ECO any infringements of the Environmental Specifications and

accompany the ECO during site inspections; viii. Discuss with the ECO the application of any penalties and other possible enforcement

measures when necessary; ix. Maintain a record of complaints from the public and communicate these to the Developer and

ECO; x. Facilitate communication between all role-players in the interest of effective Environmental

Management; xi. Monitor the compliance of the Contractor through the ECO reports; xii. Allow for environmental protection works within the project budget; and xiii. Determine the imposition of penalties for infringement of the Environmental Specifications;

5.2.6 Communication and Coordination It is in the best interest of environmental management that a coordinated effort between all responsible parties be established. Open lines of communication at all times are therefore encouraged. With open communication the role of the ECO should be a positive one - aimed at being proactive in preventing problems - rather than a negative "policing" role when negative impacts have already occurred. G6 CONSTRUCTION ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATION 6.1 Site Demarcation Organizational Communication

1. Ensure appropriate communication with all local authorities, local communities, and contractors.

2. Contractors to be fully informed by the ECO as to their environmental contractual obligations. 3. The ECO to give a presentation to Contractor and site staff to familiarise them with the

environmental aspects of the contract. The Contractor and staff must attend this meeting. 4. Appropriate signage that indicates the contact details of the Implementing Agent, Contractor,

RE (or RE’s representative) and ECO must be provided on site Construction site and offices

1. The ECO to communicate with Contractor to ensure that all the environmental specifications are understood and carried out.

2. The Contractor must point out and demarcate the construction site and site offices and this area is to be fenced off and must be locked outside working hours.

3. Control all construction in terms of the Construction Guidelines and in terms of the content of this EMP.

4. Construction material must be stored in designated areas in a neat and orderly manner. 5. Contractor to store any rubble in a suitable designated area, with rubble removed from site on

a weekly basis unless if used as fill. 6. The dumping site for all spoil must be indicated by the Contractor. Trucks removing spoil must

remain on designated access road/s which must be well maintained. 7. Construction signs to be erected along appropriate places. 8. Personal Protective Equipment must be provided to ensure safety of workers and adequate

facilities must be provided to ensure that relevant minimum standards apply to working conditions. Working conditions must be in line with the requirements of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993 (Act No. 85 of 1993).

9. All solid waste to be kept in appropriate weather and scavenger proof containers and removed from the site by the Contractor on a weekly basis to a licensed waste disposal facility. The

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burning of solid waste and paper on site will not be allowed. Recyclable waste (e.g. paper, glass, tin, plastic) should be recycled if possible.

10. Workers will not be allowed access onto neighbouring properties. 11. If applicable, only one refueling area should be provided at the stores/site office site. A bunded

pit (to contain 110% of fuel to be stored) must be built beneath the fuel container. A concrete apron must be cast on the outside of the bunded area to contain diesel spills and drips. A sand layer, ± 150mm thick can be placed on top of the floor of the bunded pit. The soil layer must be replenished from time to time according to the degree of contamination. The contaminated soil must be removed to a licensed waste disposal facility that accepts such toxic waste. Alternatively, all servicing of vehicles must be conducted over a drip tray to prevent accidental spillage of oil and fuels

12. Concrete mixing must be restricted to a designated area on site, which must be bunded/enclosed by an impermeable surface. All remaining cement residues are to be removed from site at the end of each phase of the development. Two wastewater catch-pits must be constructed in series for the capture of cement residues from cleaning of the cement mixer. Residues are to be removed from site from time to time.

13. All parked mechanical vehicles must have a drip tray present to prevent spillage of oils and fuels and used oil should be recycled or disposed of at a hazardous waste disposal facility.

14. All excavations deeper than 1.5m must be protected from collapsing by shoring up with boards. 15. Disturbed areas where dust can arise should be kept moist by spraying with water from a water

bowser or other suitable means such as straw or wood-chip stabilisation or covering with shade cloth.

6.1.1 Site Camp and No Go Definitions:

“No Go” areas are often of deep aesthetic, historical and/or environmental value, such as riparian vegetation or ancestral burial sites.

Working areas are those areas necessary for the contractor to complete the required construction, and should be approved by the PE.

Site camp and “No Go” areas should be clearly demarcated to avoid further unnecessary disturbance. These areas and any new access tracks are to be clearly defined and demarcated, preferably by means of fencing, at commencement of construction.

1. All areas within 30 meters of all drainage lines and watercourses; 2. All areas within 15 metres of the vegetation 3. All sloppy areas with a gradient determined by the design standard

6.1.2 Working Areas The working boundaries constitute the working area boundaries. Working areas to be demarcated appropriately using any appropriate demarcations means so as to avoid construction within “No Go” land parcels. 6.2 Site Preparation and Clearing of Vegetation Site preparation shall be undertaken in accordance with the following parameters: 1. Topsoil to a depth of 150 mm is to be removed from those areas where:

a) construction vehicles will be parked overnight; b) roads, houses and other structures (including temporary roads and structures) will be

constructed; c) fuels and other hazardous substances will be stored; d) concrete will be mixed; and e) construction materials will be stockpiled.

2. Removed topsoil is to be stockpiled for rehabilitation of these areas on completion of construction.

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3. Topsoil to a depth of 150 mm is to be removed from work areas and stored for use in rehabilitation of the site.

4. Non-woody vegetation such as grasses and forbs should not be removed prior to stripping topsoil from work areas in order to assist in maintaining viability of the soil during storage.

5. Clearing of vegetation must be undertaken in accordance with the following parameters: a) Vegetation may only be cleared within demarcated work area boundaries. b) Alien invasive species and plant material not required for rehabilitation purposes are to be

removed from site and disposed of at an appropriately permitted waste site. c) No clearing of natural forest or woodland may take place without appropriate permits from the

Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) and/or the DEDEAT. d) No protected species (plant or animal) may be damaged or removed without appropriate

permits from DAFF or DEDEAT. e) No vegetation may be cleared from demarcated “No Go” areas, nor may any material, waste

or spoil be stored or dumped in such areas. Definitions: Natural Forest means a group of indigenous trees – a) whose crowns are largely contiguous; or b) which have been declared by the Minister to be a natural forest under section 7 (2) of the National Forests Act (Act 84 of 1998). Woodland means a group of indigenous trees which are not a natural forest, but whose crowns cover more than five per cent of the area bounded by the trees forming the perimeter of the group. Applicable legislation: National Forests Act 1998 (Act 84 of 1998) 6.3 Stockpiling of Topsoil

1. Topsoil stockpiles should not exceed 2 m in height. 2. Stockpiles are to be located within the demarcated construction site. 3. Topsoil should not be mixed with any other material (e.g. building rubble). 4. Any alien invasive species which establish themselves upon stockpiles are to be removed

before use in rehabilitation of the site post-construction. 5. Erosion of topsoil stockpiles must be prevented. 6. Stockpiled topsoil is to be used for rehabilitation of the site on completion of construction. 7. Alien invasive species are to be removed from any area within the construction area and

disposed of in a permitted landfill site. 8. Grass and forbs should not be removed prior to stripping of the topsoil. 9. No driving of vehicles or heavy plant on topsoil stockpiles is permitted.

6.4 Erosion Prevention

1. The Contractor is to include in his Method Statement erosion control mechanisms. 2. Where necessary, anti-erosion measures shall be implemented. 3. Areas where erosion is likely to happen should be monitored to allow for timely response in the

event of erosion. 4. Erosion should be managed or prevented throughout the construction process. 5. In the event of erosion the contractor shall be held financially responsible for necessary

rehabilitation. 6.5 Storm water Management

1. No mitre drain is allowed to drain in people’s homes/offices/buildings 2. On-site storm water management should not endanger on-site drainage lines and off-site

watercourses. 3. On-site storm water management is not to endanger or cause erosion on steep slopes off-site. 4. On-site measures should be implemented to attenuate peak flood discharge. This could be

achieved through on-site water detention, grass-line swales, storm water infiltration systems, surface undulation, landscaping or a combination or the aforementioned.

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5. No construction to commence within 30 metres of drainage lines. 6. No construction within 15 metres of vegetation associated with the most water course. This

vegetation is essential in providing flood attenuation during peak flows. 6.6 Waste Management The triple R principle shall be implemented (Reduce, Reuse and Recycle) 6.6.1 Solid Waste Management

1. All weather and stock proof waste bins should be provided at regular intervals throughout the site camp including any sub-contractor camps.

2. Bins shall be emptied regularly and the accumulated waste disposed of at an appropriately licensed disposal site.

3. Burning or burying of any waste is not permitted. 4. The site is to be checked for litter daily. All litter should be collected regularly and deposited in

the waste bins. 5. Non-reusable building material is to be treated as waste and disposed of at an appropriately

permitted disposal site. 6. Cement aggregates should be collected and disposed of at an appropriately permitted disposal

site. 7. Used cement bags and containers which held hazardous materials or substances are to be

collected into a dedicated hazardous waste container/containment area and disposed of appropriately.

6.6.2 Effluent Management

1. Cement mixing and batching plants should be undertaken at least 50 m away from any watercourse or natural drainage line. Appropriate measures to prevent runoff escaping from the mixing/batching area should be taken.

2. Cement should never be mixed directly on the ground surface and must be mixed on an appropriately lined surface.

3. Waste water from batching operations or ready mix trucks shall be discharged into a lined pond provided for this purpose. The pond is to be de-sludged regularly, and the cement residue removed from site and disposed of at an appropriately permitted disposal facility.

4. No water contaminated with cement shall be allowed to enter any natural watercourse or drainage line.

5. Project workers are not to use rivers for washing or bathing. 6. Grey water is to be disposed of at least 100 m from natural watercourses or drainage lines. 7. Pollution of ground and surface water should be avoided. 8. Ablution facilities should be available to all workers. Chemical toilets must be used with at least

one toilet per 10 to 15 individuals should be available. At least one toilet should be located within 100 m of each working area.

9. Portable/chemical toilets should be emptied at regular intervals by suitably qualified contractors, according to appropriate health and safety standards.

10. No human waste should be allowed to enter any watercourses or natural drainage lines. 11. Toilets shall be secured to prevent them blowing over during periods of high winds. 12. Toilet paper should be provided at each toilet. 13. Separate toilets are to be provided for male and female workers.

6.7 Material Use, Handling and Transport 6.7.1 Fuels and Oils

1. Storage tanks shall be bunded and the bund is to be fitted with a drainage control valve which is to remain closed except when the bund is being emptied. Accumulated rain water is to be released from the bund after rain events.

2. Spills are to be avoided as far as is practically possible. Where spills occur compromised soil/vegetation should be treated as hazardous waste and disposed of accordingly.

3. Equipment for dealing with hazardous waste spills should be kept on site and be accessible at all times.

4. Construction vehicles and heavy plant standing for extended periods of time (e.g. overnight) should have drip trays placed beneath them.

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5. Fire prevention measures should be taken in the vicinity of vehicles and stored oil and fuels. 6.7.2 Hazardous Materials

1. Information on all hazardous materials should be kept on site in the environmental file and available to all.

2. This should include safety information such as how to handle these materials and treatment in case of harm

3. Hazardous materials should be stored in a contained, stable and safe environment with relevant labels placed on storage containers and lids firmly applied to prevent spillage.

4. Storage facility is to comply with relevant safety and hazardous material regulations. 5. Staff training is to be provided for all those handling and working with hazardous materials.

6.7.3 Mechanical and Transport Equipment

1. Topsoil and vegetation to be removed in area designated for storage, and stockpiled appropriately.

2. Drip trays to be used to prevent soil contamination. 3. Disposal of contents of drip trays to be in accordance with relevant hazardous materials

disposal requirements. 4. Storage area should be located within demarcated site camp boundary.

6.8 Rehabilitation and Re-vegetation of Site

1. The Contractor shall include in his method statement rehabilitation of works. 2. Any area cleared or disturbed for construction processes that are to be incorporated into the

open space or buffer zones, shall be rehabilitated to an appropriately vegetated state. 3. Alien invasive species to be removed from topsoil prior to rehabilitation. 4. Only indigenous grass and plant species to be used in rehabilitation. 5. Where alien invasive plant species have been cleared an appropriate control and monitoring

programme is to be implemented for a period of 12 months after project completion. 6.9 Construction Vehicles and Access Roads Construction vehicles should be permitted only within the demarcated construction site or on existing roads. No-go areas are to be avoided. The Contractor must implement all mitigation measures, which should include the following:

1. Where it is necessary for construction vehicles to use off-site public roads, or less congested roads but such use is to comply with the relevant road traffic legislation. This includes implementation of:

a) “Stop-go” controls at public road access points; b) Warning signs; and c) Safety barriers.

2. Repair of roads damaged by construction vehicles at the cost of the contractor/developer.

6.10 Noise and Dust Control

1. Operations in the vicinity of private residences or public meeting places should be carried out at reasonable hours and work on Sundays and public holidays is to be avoided as far as is possible.

2. Contractor to include in his method statement site specific dust control measures. 3. Dust suppression can be undertaken by watering relevant areas..

6.11 Heritage Resources

1. Where heritage resources are discovered (e.g. burial sites, archaeological and paleontological artefacts) during construction the following will apply:

i. Work at the point of the discovery is to cease, and may not recommence until such time as

guidance from the national/provincial heritage agency or suitably qualified and recognized specialist has been received;

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ii. The point of discovery is to be clearly demarcated; and iii. The national/provincial heritage agency is to be informed within 24 hours of the discovery.

6.12 Fire Prevention 1. Fire control mechanisms are to be placed by the contractor. 2. “No-smoking” signs to be placed in areas used for storage of oil and fuel. 3. Basic firefighting equipment shall be readily available on site. 4. Employees shall be made aware of the procedures in the event of a fire. The contractor and his staff must at all times ensure that fires are not started. The Contractor shall immediately employ such plant and labour as is at his disposal and shall take all necessary action to bring any fire under control, all at his own cost. A fire extinguisher must be on hand whenever welding or any other spark generating activity is conducted. In addition, rubber beaters are to be on hand at all work stations all times as these represent the quickest form of response to fire. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to ensure that staff are trained in the fire fighting equipment. No fires may be made other than for the purpose of cooking except when authorised for controlled destruction of dry, stockpiled alien vegetation. Cooking fires must be contained in a fire drum and be in a designated area approved by the Engineer. All fires are to be extinguished with water once they have their purpose. No fire is to be left unattended at any time. No cutting of timber for firewood will be allowed. No fires are to be allowed when the Fire Danger Index is high (460 and above) i.e. fire alert stage yellow. The contractor shall act immediately when a notice of non-compliance is received and correct whatever is the cause for the issuing of the notice. Complaints received regarding activities on the construction site pertaining to the environment shall be recorded in a dedicated register and the response noted with the date and action taken. This record shall be submitted with the monthly reports and an oral report given at the monthly site meetings. Any non-compliance with the agreed procedures of the EMP is a transgression of the various statutes and laws that define the manner by which the environment is managed therefore any avoidable non-compliance, dependant on severity, shall be considered sufficient grounds for contact to be made with relevant provincial or national authorities. The engineer’s decision with regard to what is considered a violation, its seriousness and the action to be taken against the contractor shall be final. Failure to redress the cause shall be reported to the relevant authority. The responsible provincial or national authorities shall ensure compliance and impose penalties relevant to the transgression as allowed for within its statutory powers. To encourage compliance, the engineer can institute fines for non compliance. The money will be plunged back into the project or used for other purposes pertaining to the project. G7 DRAINAGE The quality, quantity and flow direction of any surface water runoff shall be established prior to disturbing any area for construction purposes. Cognisance shall be taken of these aspects and incorporated into the planning of all construction activities. Before a site is developed or expanded, it shall be established how this development or expansion will affect the drainage pattern. Recognised water users / receivers shall not be adversely affected by the expansion or re-development. No water source shall be polluted in any way due to proposed changes.

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The contractor shall submit to the engineer his proposals for prevention, containment and rehabilitation measures against environmental damage of the identified water and drainage systems that occur on the site. Consideration shall be given to the placement of sedimentation ponds or barriers where the soils are of a dispersive nature or where toxic fluids are used in the construction process. The sedimentation ponds must be large enough to contain runoff so that they function properly under heavy rain conditions. G8 WORK STOPPAGE The PE shall have the right to order work to be stopped with the help of the ECO in the event of non-compliance with the Environmental Specifications, until the situation is rectified in compliance with the specifications. 8.1 Site Closure 8.1.1 Annul/Christmas Shutdown Prior to the annual/Christmas shutdown, the following specifications need to be adhered to:

1. Waste bins are to be emptied and solid waste is to be transported to a permitted landfill site. 2. Portable toilets are to be emptied and the Contractor is to ensure toilets are fixed and cannot

be stolen or blown over by high winds. 3. Plant and construction vehicles that will be left on site shall have drip trays placed beneath

them for the duration of the shutdown. 4. All storage containers/storage areas are to be locked. 5. Dust suppression measures are to be implemented on building material and soil stockpiles that

are at a risk of wind erosion. 8.1.2 Work Abandonment Should the Contractor be unable to fulfil his/her contract, the Contractor should adhere to the specifications stipulated under Section 6.2.2 of this EMP or the retention/surety amount be used to fulfill the obligations. 8.2 Completion of Contract 8.2.1 Completion of Contract

1. Prior to completion, the RE is to inform the ECO of Contract Completion so that a final audit can be arranged.

8.2.2 Decommissioning of Site On completion of the Contract, the Contractor shall decommission the site camp and related works, including the following:

1. Removal of all remaining structures, services, facilities, unless sold or given to the landowner. 2. Removal of all remaining construction rubble and waste, to be disposed of at an appropriate

waste disposal site. 3. Reinstatement and rehabilitation of all remaining disturbed area, including temporary access

routes, turning circles, parking areas, etc. G9 MONITORING AND AUDITING 9.1 Monitoring and Time Frames

1. The PE, supported by the ECO, is to monitor the Contractor’s compliance with the specifications set out in the EMP.

2. Alien invasive species establishment on site should be monitored by the Developer for 12 months after completion of construction.

9.2 Auditing and Reporting Requirements Objective: To maintain scheduled monitoring and supervision over all management activities to ensure optimal professionalism, productivity, and cost-effectiveness in all work spheres, whilst ensuring environmental sustainability. This specifically refers to the following:

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achieving all the set goals and objectives;

ensuring that the set procedures and management actions will achieve the desired results;

timeous application of corrective measures when negative impacts arise;

ensuring that the available resources are applied in the most effective manner;

revising the management actions according to the results of the monitoring and auditing programmes; and

monitoring the success of the management programmes for water, waste and energy amongst staff and visitors, and revise such programmes if poor results are noted.

a) The ECO to undertake an audit after the construction phase of the installation of civil services

has been completed. b) ECO is to undertake audits after each construction phase of buildings has been completed. c) Monthly audits of compliance with the EMP are to be undertaken during the construction period

by the ECO. d) Any activities established off site for on-site purposes are subject to the specifications detailed

within this EMP and hence the audit requirements. e) On completion of construction and rehabilitation a close out audit is to be undertaken by the

ECO in conjunction with the PE. f) Audit reports are to be submitted to the Developer, PE within 10 days of each audit and to

DEDEAT when necessary G10 BORRPW PITS The contractor’s attention is drawn to the requirement of the Department of Minerals and Energy, that before entry into any quarry or borrow pit, an EMP for the establishment, operation and closure of the quarry or borrow pit shall have been approved by the Department or comply with the EMP of the registered owner. It is the responsibility of the contractor to ensure that he is in possession of the approved EMP or a copy thereof, prior to entry into the quarry or borrow pit. The conditions imposed by the relevant EMP are legally binding on the contractor and may be more extensive and explicit than the requirements of this specification. In the event of any conflict occurring between the requirements of the specific EMP and these specifications the former shall apply. The cost of complying with the requirements shall be deemed to be included in existing rates in the Pricing Schedule. G11 RECORD KEEPING The engineer and the ECO will continuously monitor the contractor’s adherence to the approved impact prevention procedures and the engineer shall issue to the contractor a notice of non-compliance whenever transgressions are observed. The ECO should document the nature and magnitude of the non-compliance in a designated register, the action taken to discontinue the non-compliance, the action taken to mitigate its effects and the results of the actions. The non-compliance shall be documented and reported to the engineer in the monthly report. Copies of any record of decision or EMP’s for specific borrow pits or quarries used on the project shall be kept on site and made available for inspection by visiting officials from the employer or relevant environmental departments. G12 AMENDMENTS This EMP may be amended and updated once the method statements have been confirmed and approved by the PE and ECO. Any proposed amendments to the Construction EMP, as may be identified by the Contractor, must be confirmed with the ECO and Project Engineer. This report, and information or advice, which it contains, is provided by ALL GREEN ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT solely for internal use and reliance by its Client in performance of ALL GREEN ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT duties and liabilities under its contract with the Client. Any advice, opinions, or recommendations within this report should be read and relied upon only in the context of the report as a whole. The advice and opinions in this report are based upon the information made available to ALL GREEN ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT at the date of this report and on current SA standards, codes, and technology and construction practices as at the date of this report. Following final delivery of this report to the Client, ALL GREEN ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT will have no

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