What are the safety responsibilities of the Resident Engineer/Project Manager?
Review master specifications, RE handbook, and PM handbook to determine if responsibilities are defined. Recommendation: No action is recommended at this time. The RE handbook, PM handbook, or master specifications should not be modified at this time. The master specifications cover the responsibilities in 1.53 ACCIDENT PREVENTION (FAR 52.236‑13) (NOV 1991), and 1.54 ACCIDENT PREVENTION (VAAR 852.236‑87) (SEP 1993). 2. What responsibility does the RE have to caution the contractor concerning OSHA violations? Review concerns with General Counsel. Recommendation: Forward to (18) for submission to OGC. Review master specification requirements. Recommendation: No action recommended at this time. Specification section 01001-1.49 PERMITS AND RESPOSIBILITIES states in part “The Contractor shall also be responsible for all damages to persons or property that occur as a result of the Contractor’s fault of negligence.” Section 1.53 ACCIDENT PREVENTION, subpart (b). (2) states “Comply with the st