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.UNION <br />PAC1PiC <br />8.00 - TRACK ROADBED CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS <br />These Specifications are to be followed for all construction on Union Pacific Railroad (UP) <br />property, for all tracks operated over by UP and as a guideline for all other construction. The term <br />Engineer used in this section is defined as the UP's Manager of Industry and Public Projects <br />(MIPP) or his authorized representative. For any specifications not covered here contact the local <br />MIPP. <br />8.01 SAFETY AND HEALTH - At all times during the performance of the Work, the Industry shall <br />exercise precaution for the protection of persons and property. The safety provisions of applicable <br />laws, building, and construction codes shall be observed. Machinery, equipment, and other hazards <br />shall be guarded in accordance with the safety provisions of the Manual of Accident Prevention in <br />Construction, published by the Associated General Contractors of America; to the extent such <br />provisions are not inconsistent with applicable law or regulations. Also see Section 1.0 "Minimum <br />Safety Requirements for Industry's contractor(s) Entering UP Property" contained in these "Technical <br />Specifications for Construction of Industrial Tracks ". <br />8.02 FIRE PROTECTION - Only work procedures which minimize fire hazards to the extent <br />practicable shall be used. Combustible debris and waste materials shall be collected and removed <br />from the site each day. Fuels, solvents, and other volatile or flammable materials shall be stored in <br />separate areas in well- marked, safe containers. Good housekeeping is essential to fire prevention and <br />shall be practiced by the Industry throughout the construction period. The Industry shall follow the <br />recommendations of the Associated General Contractors of America's "Manual of Accident <br />Prevention in Construction" regarding fire hazards and prevention. <br />8.03 SECURITY - The Industry shall be responsible for all materials and equipment in its custody or <br />placed in construction by it. Security methods shall be employed as required to ensure the protection <br />of UP Property, of all materials, equipment, and construction work from theft, vandalism, fire, and all <br />other damage and loss. <br />8.04 UTILITIES — The Industry has the responsibility to locate and protect all utilities on UP <br />property within the limits of construction. <br />Please note that fiber optic cable systems may be buried on UP Property within the limits of this <br />project. UP's Telecommunications Operation Center must be contacted at 1 - 804- 336 -9193 prior to <br />construction. <br />8.05 CROSSINGS - Except as authorized by the Engineer, the Industry will not construct crossings <br />over any track at any location on UP property. Where crossings are needed or desired, the Industry shall <br />make arrangements directly with the Engineer. If a crossing or crossings are required to complete the <br />Work as set forth in the Specifications, the Drawings, and the Agreement, such crossings shall be <br />constructed by the UP unless the UP specifically authorizes the Industry to construct such crossings. <br />8.06 ACCESS ROADS - Industry shall ensure that any access roads used by the Industry or their <br />contractor on UP property are maintained during construction and left in pre - construction condition <br />when project is complete <br />2.5 <br />