[Code of Federal Regulations]

[Title 48, Volume 4]

[Revised as of October 1, 2006]

From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access

[CITE: 48CFR323.7002]



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            TITLE 48--FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATIONS SYSTEM

 

                  CHAPTER 3--HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

 

PART 323_ENVIRONMENT, CONSERVATION, OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY, AND D

RUG-FREE WORKPLACE--Table of Contents

 

                    Subpart 323.70_Safety and Health

 

Sec. 323.7002  Actions required.



    (a) Contracting activities. Contracting activities shall use the 

clause set forth in 352.223-70, or a clause reading substantially the 

same, in prospective contracts and subcontracts involving hazardous 

materials or operations for the following:

    (1) Services or products;

    (2) Research, development, or test projects;

    (3) Transportation of hazardous materials; and

    (4) Construction, including construction of facilities on the 

contractor's premises.

    (b) Safety officers. OPDIV safety officers shall advise and assist 

initiators of acquisition requests and contracting officers in:

    (1) Determining whether safety and health provisions should be 

included in a prospective contract;

    (2) Evaluating a prospective contractor's safety and health 

programs; and

    (3) Conducting post-award reviews and surveillance to the extent 

deemed necessary.

    (c) Initiators. Initiators of acquisition requests for items 

described in paragraph (a) of this section shall:

    (1) During the preparation of a request for contract, and in the 

solicitation, ensure that hazardous materials and operations to be used 

in the performance of the contract are clearly identified; and

    (2) During the period of performance:

    (i) Apprise the contracting office of any noncompliance with safety 

and health provisions identified in the contract; and

    (ii) Cooperate with the safety officer in conducting review and 

surveillance activities.



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