notes - site / job safety ??

[Larry Kumpost]

I would agree that, for most projects, you don't want to start listing "specific" safety requirements. If you miss something you risk a claim for additional cost if you include something that is not required you may add unnecessary cost to the owner. Having said that, It does not hurt to include a general note that indicates that it is the contractor's responsibility to provide what is required. In fact, I think it is a good idea.

Something like: (not shouting just a copy/paste)

CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR CONFORMANCE WITH ALL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS, PROVIDE BARRIERS AND TEMPORARY ENCLOSURES AS REQUIRED. CONSTRUCTION SITE SHALL BE MAINTAINED IN A CLEAN AND ORDERLY CONDITION. KEEP DRIVEWAYS AND ENTRANCES CLEAR. PARKING AND STORAGE SHALL BE AS DIRECTED BY THE OWNER. PROTECT ALL WORK AND STORED MATERIALS FROM DAMAGE.

This particular note was for a small commercial project. In this case the owner wanted to direct where materials could be stored. What you do could vary for each job, what form of contract is used for construction and who is building for who. Not much point in adding this type of note if your plans are for a contractor building a spec.