Contract Administration Handbook

FSH 6309.11, Section 23—Safety (continued):

23.2—Safety Responsibilities of Forest Service Employees.

  1. Receive, review, and promptly forward to the Contracting Officer any accident reports submitted by the Contractor.

  2. Do not normally conduct comprehensive inspection and documentation programs specifically for the purpose of monitoring contractor safety. If during the course of normal duties, the COR or Inspector become aware of hazardous conditions which result from the Contractor's violation of OSHA regulations, notify the contractor immediately. If there is insufficient response by the contractor to verbal notice, document hazardous conditions and deliver it to the contractor and the Contracting Officer.