1.0 Purpose

The purpose of this Attachment is to set the terms and conditions that apply to the management of the production/event-specific Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) program in accordance with federal, state, local or equivalent standards applicable where work is being performed.

2.0 FOX EHS Policy and Contractor Compliance

Contractor shall always be fully and solely responsible for conducting all operations under this contract in such a manner as to avoid the risk of bodily harm to persons and damage to property or the environment. Contractor shall continually and diligently inspect all work, materials, and equipment to discover any conditions, which might involve such risks and shall be solely responsible for discovery and correction of any such conditions.

Contractor shall be responsible for supervising the implementation of its own EHS program, and Contractor shall have responsibility for the safety of its lower-tier subcontractor’s employees, crew members or equivalent.

Contractor will designate, in writing, a qualified EHS representative to implement and manage the safety and health compliance efforts of the Contractor’s EHS program during all work activities.

Contractor’s failure to correct an unsafe condition or threat to the environment, as a result of Contractor’s activities, after notice thereof shall be grounds for an order to suspend the affected operations until the condition is corrected and, if the violation continues, termination of this contract and/or subcontracts for such failure.

Contractor shall have sole responsibility for implementing and enforcing its safety and health program. All of Contractor’s obligations under the contracts Indemnity clauses apply to any liability arising in connection with or incidental to Contractor’s performance or failure to perform as provided in this contract

FOX has a Comprehensive EHS Management Program that has been tailored to suit the needs of FOX, its employees, and its clients. Accordingly, FOX has defined specific operating requirements for several of its performance based EHS Policies that exceed the minimum requirements established by local, state, and federal regulatory agencies or equivalent when working outside of the United States. Specific requirements for implementation by FOX and its selected Contractors at all FOX production/event sites include the following:

2.1 Protective Equipment

2.1.1 General Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Contractor shall furnish for its employees, lower tier subcontractors, and visitors all safety and health equipment necessary to conduct work safely. Equipment shall include, but is not limited to, hard hats, safety-toe shoes, eye and face protection, respiratory protection, hearing/noise protection, heat stress and cooling equipment and other such PPE and enforce the use of such equipment by its employees and its subcontractor’s employees. FOX reserves the right to inspect and/or disqualify any PPE it feels is ineffective due to design, quality or misuse.

THE MINIMUM HEALTH AND SAFETY EQUIPMENT TO BE WORN BY ALL PERSONNEL WORKING IN CONSTRUCTION AREAS IS HARD HATS, SAFETY GLASSES, AND CLOSED-TOE SAFETY FOOTWEAR.

2.1.2 Fall Prevention

Fall Protection Plan: Contractor shall prepare a written Fall Protection Plan that will ensure 100 percent fall protection for employees exposed to falls of four (4) feet or greater, regardless of trade. This plan shall be submitted to FOX for review and acceptance. Acceptance of this plan is required prior to employees working at elevations in excess of six feet.

Contractor shall specify and implement project-specific controls for the safe and effective use of fall protection and prevention systems for all elevations in excess of four (4) feet, working or non-working. Those controls shall include as a minimum, the following items:

Performance and documentation of daily fall-protection inspections to ensure compliance with Contractor’s Fall Protection Plan.
Identification of fall-related hazards for exposures to falls of four (4) feet or more exist, regardless of operational activity.
Types of personal fall arrest systems that will be used for each identified fall-related hazard, including the use and implementation of positioning devices.
Identification of and implementation schedules for the use of fall prevention systems.
Establishment of controlled access zones where the use of conventional fall protection systems may be impractical or impossible.
Identification and implementation of methods to protect employees and site personnel from falling objects.

Fall Prevention Systems

When guardrail systems are not present or feasible, personnel must use a PFPS whenever working within six (6) feet of an unprotected edge or in work situations covered under these guidelines. All equipment must comply with the most current version of ANSI Z359, ANSI A10.32 and/or equivalent.

Fall Restraint System

A fall-restraint system is the connection of fall-prevention equipment to an anchorage and assembling it in such a manner that restricts a worker’s travel to a fall hazard. Fall-restraint systems eliminate the potential for a fall. These systems must:

Use an anchorage point that can support two times the intended load.
Use a body belt or harness.
Use a body belts that is at least 1D-ring wide.
Restraint protection must be rigged to allow the worker movement only as far as the sides of the working level or working area.
Prevent access to an exposed edge.

Fall-arrest Systems

A fall-arrest system is the connection of fall-prevention equipment to an anchorage and assembling it in such a manner that allows a worker to fall.

A fall-arrest system may be used only with a body harness and not a body belt. When this type of system is used, it must:

Limit the maximum arresting force on the worker to 1,800 pounds when used with a body harness.
Limit free fall to six (6) feet and prevent contact with a lower level.
Have sufficient strength to withstand twice the potential impact energy of a worker free-falling six (6) feet.
Suspend the worker in an upright position while waiting for assistance in the event of a fall.
Locate the attachment point of the body harness in the center of the wearer’s back near shoulder level or above the wearer’s head.

The Contractor shall maintain a plan for rescue of workers, submitted in writing to FOX EHS, in the event of a fall or shall verify that workers are able to rescue themselves.

Anchorages used for attachment of personal fall-arrest equipment must be capable of supporting at least 5,000 pounds per worker attached.

Body belts are prohibited for use as part of a personal fall-arrest system unless:

They are approved for use as part of a fall-restraint system for workers at elevated locations where they are designed and installed to prevent workers from reaching an area (e.g. unprotected edge) where a fall could occur.
The production’s EHS department will provide guidance prior to installation and/or use of a fall-restraint system.

The anchor, or “tie-off,” point is one of the most critical components of the fall-arrest system. It is the secure point of attachment for the connection device of the PFPS.

The anchor point is typically a beam (or trolley on beam) or other similarly sturdy support structure located above or at an even level with the user.
Anchor points positioned above the user are preferable because they reduce the distance of free fall.
The connection to the anchor point should be a direct connection with a locking snap-hook with a spring-loaded keeper, cross-arm strap, eye bolt, or other method to properly secure the connection device.
The anchor point must be capable of withstanding a static force of 5,000 pounds per worker attached and increased by a factor of 0.2 (20%) for each additional lanyard.
Compliant anchor point(s) should be included in the center or equivalent position of the uppermost level of all stage/set designs for fall protection anchorage options during set up, production operations and/or disassembly.
Anchor point(s) to be included in the set designs (e.g., middle of roof) and installed where fall prevention is required.

Components

All personal fall-restraint, personal fall-arrest, and positioning-device systems purchased or placed in service after Feb. 1, 1997, must be labeled as meeting the requirements contained in ANSI A10.14-1991 American National Standard for Construction and Demolition Use, or ANSI Z359.1-1992 American National Standard Safety Requirements for Personal Fall-Arrest Systems, Subsystems and Components.

Hearing Conservation

Hazardous noise levels are present when work is conducted in areas where sound pressure levels are at or above ninety (90) A-weighted decibels (90 dBA) as an eight (8) hour time-weighted average (TWA).

EHS and/or Contractor personnel will periodically assess job assignments and monitor applicable workplace noise levels using direct-reading instrumentation and/or noise dosimetry as needed to identify hazardous noise level areas.

Hearing protection is mandatory for all workers exposed to a TWA of ninety (90) dBA for eight (8) hours or a TWA of eighty-five (85) dBA for twelve (12) hours.
Hearing protection must be made available to all workers exposed to a TWA of eighty-five (85) dBA for eight (8) hours or greater and to any production workers who request it.
Hearing protection is mandatory for all workers exposed to a TWA of eighty-five (85) dBA for eight (8) hours and who have experienced an STS.
Hearing protection must be approved by FOX EHS personnel and provide a minimum noise reduction rating (NRR) of twenty-five (25) dBA.
All Affected Employees must be trained in the proper use, care, and maintenance of the protectors. This can be satisfied by review and retention of records documenting that employees have reviewed the instruction information provided by the selected equipment manufacturer and available training or briefing.

Guardrail Systems

Standard guardrail systems or barrier walls are the primary means of protecting workers on elevated work areas, sets, stages, platforms, and other walking/working surfaces.

Guardrail must have a toprail, midrail, and toeboard.
Toprail must be 42 inches high (±3 inches) and be capable of withstanding a force of 200 pounds applied in any direction.
Midrail should be halfway between the toprail and the work surface.
Toe boards are four inches in height and have no more than ¼-inch clearance above the floor level.
Flexible materials such as cables, chains, and ropes may not be used, except as a midrail at access openings no larger than 30 inches wide.

2.2 Scaffolding

General Requirements

Scaffolds shall be furnished, erected, or used when personnel are engaged in work that cannot be performed safely from the ground or from solid construction.
Scaffolds shall be designed by a qualified person and constructed, dismantled, moved or altered under the supervision and direction of a competent person qualified in scaffold erecting, moving dismantling or alteration. Such activities shall be performed only by experienced and trained personnel selected for such work by the competent person.
All unique scaffolding (i.e., scaffolding that is of significant height; is erected on unusual terrain; is covered in scrim, banners, signage or other facing that may impact wind loading; or is uniquely different than typical scaffolding used for TV Broadcasting) shall be designed by a Professional Engineer (PE) with signed and sealed drawings submitted to the EH&S Department.
Scaffolding must be designed to resist, without tipping, a wind load of at least 70 mph.
If the scaffold is leased or rented by the Contractor, the lease or rental agreement should include the provision of a competent person to supervise all aspects of scaffold erection, movement, dismantling or alteration. A competent person (scaffolding) must be available for the duration of the production.On shows using numerous scaffolds (e.g., golf, racing) a competent person must remain on-site or be readily available and on call for the duration of the production.
Outside contractors hired by FOX shall have appropriate EHS programs including fall protection programs.
When scaffolding hazards exist that cannot be eliminated, then engineering practices, administrative practices, safe work practices, personal protective equipment (PPE), and proper training regarding scaffolds shall be implemented. These measures shall be implemented to minimize hazards to ensure the safety of personnel as well as the public.

Inspection

Every scaffold and scaffold component must be inspected by a Competent Person before each work shift using the attached Scaffold Pre-use Inspection Form (Daily) or equivalent and after any occurrence that may impact the structural integrity of the scaffold (heavy rain, wind, vehicle impact, etc.).
The Contractor scaffold competent person must be designated and submitted in writing to FOX EHS.
Personnel using the scaffold shall conduct a visual inspection of the scaffold before each use.

Scaffold Access

FOX recommends that stairs be installed whenever feasible to access the scaffold.
An access stair or ladder or equivalent shall be used to access the scaffold (except during erecting and dismantling). The means of access can include any one of the following:
- Step or stair-type access specifically designed for its intended purpose.
- Hook-on attachment ladders specifically designed for its intended purpose.
- Portable ladder – preferably fiberglass (Note: Portable ladders, if used, must be tied to the scaffold structure or solidly attached by some other means).
- Direct access of adjacent structure or personnel hoist (this is the least preferred method).
Ladders should be positioned so that the scaffold cannot be tipped. Personnel climbing or descending scaffold ladders shall have both hands free for climbing. Ladders shall extend a minimum of 36” above the working deck of the scaffold and shall reach within 24” of the ground.
Cross braces shall NOT be used as a means of access or exit.
Guarding, such as guardrails, swing gates or offsets shall be installed at each entry point on all working levels so that personnel cannot unknowingly become exposed to a fall hazard.

Personnel shall not climb on the scaffold frame at any time. Any personnel who feel there is a need to access a scaffold by climbing on the frame must contact their Manager/Supervisor prior to beginning work.

Personnel Safety During Scaffolding Work

Floor openings, including openings in the scaffold planking, 4 feet or more above the ground or floor shall be protected with a guardrail. Personal fall protection systems can be used, as an alternative or in combination.
Scaffold shall have an equipment hoist whenever possible.
Mobile scaffolds shall not be moved while personnel are on them.
Mobile scaffolds shall have handrails on all sides if four feet or above from the working surface. If the scaffold handrails are removed, then personal fall protection equipment is required.
Where moving vehicles are present, the scaffold area shall be marked with warnings such as, but not limited to, flags, roped-off areas or barricades, or both.
When personnel are working on the scaffold and an overhead hazard exists, overhead protection shall be provided to the user and shall be positioned not more than 9 feet above the working platform of the scaffold.
Snow and ice on the scaffold must be removed from the platform, stairs and other walking/working surface components prior to any other activity commencing.
Tools, material, and debris shall not be allowed to accumulate as to create a hazard on scaffold platforms.
Dangerous equipment located below or in close proximity to a scaffold system shall be protected or guardrails shall be installed at the opening.
Personal fall protection systems shall not be attached to hoisting equipment. Lanyards may be securely attached to substantial members of the structure (including connected vertical/horizontal members if approved by the competent person) or to vertical lifelines designed and intended for this purpose, which will safely suspend the worker in the event of a fall.

Scaffold Requirements

Although FOX personnel do not erect scaffolding, the following is provided as guidelines that should be followed by contractors erecting scaffolding.

Guardrails and toeboards shall be installed on all open sides and ends of platforms more than 4 feet above the ground or floor. Guardrails shall consist of a top rail installed between 38 and 45” above the working surface; a midrail approximately halfway between the top rail and the working surface; and, toe boards at 4” above the working surface. Top rails shall resist a force of 200 pounds applied in any direction.
Supports must be at intervals not to exceed 8 feet. Toeboard, guardrail, or other means of adequate protection, shall extend along the entire opening.
Scaffolds and their components must be capable of supporting without failure, their own weight and at least 4 times the maximum intended load.
Freestanding scaffolds with a height to base ratio of more than 4:1 (height measured at the highest point of the scaffold, excluding guardrails and base width measured at the narrowest dimension) shall be restrained from tipping by guying or other means. (NOTE: This requirement is 3:1 in California).
Any scaffold, including accessories such as braces, brackets, trusses, screw legs, ladders, couplers, etc., damaged or weakened from any cause must be repaired or replaced immediately, and shall not be used until repairs have been completed.
The poles, legs, or uprights of scaffolds must be plumb and securely and rigidly braced to prevent swaying and displacement. Plumb and level all scaffolds as erection proceeds so that braces fit without forcing.
Footing for scaffolds shall be sound, rigid and capable of carrying the maximum intended load, including the weight of the scaffold.
Base plates and wooden mud sills must be used on all verticals or bearing supports. Mudsills must be attached to base plates by securing with at least two nails or screws in opposing corners. Adjusting screws rather than cribbage will be used to adjust to uneven grade conditions (NOTE: Adjusting screws shall never be extended beyond 12” from the base plate).
Slippery conditions on scaffolds shall be eliminated immediately after they occur.
Wire, synthetic, or fiber rope used for scaffold suspension shall be capable of supporting at least 6 times the intended load.
Scaffolds shall be provided with a screen between the toeboard and guardrail, extending along the entire opening where the area below is accessible to the general public or workers.
Minimum clearance between scaffolds and power lines shall be 25 feet.
Tag lines shall be used to hoist materials to prevent contact.
Scaffolds shall not be used during high wind (winds that exceed 25 mph sustained or gusts unless they have been designed by a Professional Engineer to withstand higher wind loading) and thunderstorms where lightning is determined to be within 8 miles from the venue.
Ladders and other devices shall not be used to increase working heights on scaffold platforms.
Scaffold components shall not be mixed or forced to fit which may reduce design strength.
Scaffolds and components shall be inspected at the erection location. Scaffolds shall be inspected by a Scaffolding Competent Person before each work shift, after changing weather conditions, or after prolonged work interruptions.
Scaffolding towers of twenty (20) feet or more in height and/or towers erected on slopes shall be anchored with appropriate guy wires/straps at each corner. These cables/straps shall be checked regularly (at least once at the beginning of each workday and after significant wind, rain or any other event which could conceivably cause loosening of the anchors).
Guy wires/straps shall not extend into areas subject to vehicular traffic and shall be protected by fencing, barricades or other acceptable means at ground level. In addition, guy wires/straps shall be marked with highly visible flags or caution tape at three (3) feet and six (6) feet above ground level.

Competent Person Training

Contractor(s) designated as competent persons shall receive training on the selection of scaffolds, recognition of site conditions, recognition of scaffold hazards, protection of exposed personnel and public, repair and replacement options and requirements of standards.

2.3 Stages

All Stages erected for FOX must be constructed of appropriate materials, in such a way as to support the intended weight of all equipment (e.g., cameras), people, desk, lights, screens, speakers, etc. that would normally be associated with a stage system. Stages must also comply with the following FOX Stage System and Overhead Rigging Support Structure Safety Requirements:

FOX Stage System and Overhead Rigging Support Structure Safety Requirements:

Operating Requirements: The following Stage System and Overhead Rigging Support Structure erection, maintenance and inspection safety requirements must be followed during all work associated with FOX events.

Stage: System and Overhead Rigging Support Structure Erection, Maintenance and Inspection: Stage Systems and Overhead Rigging Support Structures shall be designed by a registered Professional Engineer (PE) familiar with this type of construction and shall be constructed and erected in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Stage systems and Overhead Rigging Support Structures shall be erected, maintained and inspected by a properly trained competent person who is familiar with safety issues related to each specific type of Stage System and Overhead Rigging Support Structure in use.

Stage System and Overhead Rigging Support Structure Design Standards

All Staging Systems and Overhead Rigging Support Structures must be designed and erected in full compliance with the following standards:

IBC 2009: International Building Code
ANSI/ESTA E-1.2-2006 Entertainment Technology: Design, Manufacture and Use of Aluminum Trusses and Towers
ANSI/ESTA E-1.21-2006 Entertainment Technology: Temporary Ground-Supported Overhead Structures Used to Cover the Stage Areas and Support Equipment in the Production of Outdoor Entertainment Events
ANSI/ASCE 7-05, Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures
The Aluminum Association, Aluminum Design Manual 2005: Specifications and Guidelines for Aluminum Structures
ASCE 37-02 Design Loads on Structures During Construction.

Engineering Specifications

Signed and sealed Engineering drawings and calculations, including general arrangement drawings of the stage, roof and truss support systems, shall be provided by the stage system vendor for each individual Stage System and Overhead Rigging Support Structure configuration.

Engineering drawings shall include dimensions and all components including roof structures, back/side walls, ballast/anchoring requirements, rigging loads, etc.

Engineering submittal shall also include end-user instructions which contain definitive statements about the Operating Limits of the stage and roof structure including but not limited to the following:

Allowable payload including overall payload, point loading and shock loading limits
Design wind speed and wind loading considerations for all conceivable configurations of roof and/or structural coverings
Assumed effective wind area inclusive of structure and equipment suspended from or attached to the structure
Guying/ballast requirements
Seismic loading considerations
Superimposed load considerations (i.e., rain, snow, ice, etc.).

Stage System and Overhead Rigging Support Structure Erection

Contractor Competent Person Responsibilities: The Stage system and Overhead Rigging Support Structure owner shall designate a competent person or persons to have overall responsibility on site for the Stage System and Overhead Rigging Support Structures. This competent person must have adequate knowledge of the engineering documentation and Operations Management Plan for the specific stage system and all components in use. This competent person must also be authorized to enact the Operations Management Plan, including ordering a full stage evacuation, as conditions dictate. Any deviations from the original intended use must be approved by the design engineer of record.

The onsite Competent Person shall ensure that the Stage System and Overhead Rigging Support Structures are erected in accordance with the codes listed above and applicable local codes including any permitting and code compliance inspection requirements.

The onsite Competent Person shall be responsible for procurement of all required permits, copies of which shall be provided to the onsite FOX Operations Producer or designated Operations lead.

The onsite Competent Person shall be responsible to ensure that all truss couplers and nuts and bolts are tightened correctly; that rigging is conducted in compliance with the load plan; and, that the truss system is never put in danger of being overloaded.

The onsite competent Person shall ensure that site conditions are verified as meeting the design intent of the individual Stage System and Overhead Rigging Support Structures.

The onsite competent person shall conduct and document inspections.

The onsite competent person must be designated in writing and submitted to FOX EHS. The competent person shall conduct daily inspections prior to use, document findings and present findings upon request.

The onsite competent person shall meet with the onsite FOX Operations Producer, Technical Producer or designated authority to review the Operations Management Plan; weather monitoring; site evacuation plans; and, overall communications. Copies of the following documents shall be provided to FOX by the competent person:

A copy of the Operations Management Plan.
A copy of all required permits.
Contact information for the primary and secondary onsite competent person.
Inspection records as required.

Installation Guidelines: Staging and Overhead Rigging Support Structures must be erected in accordance with the manufacturer’s written installation guidelines. All stages must be designed to a minimum live load of 100 pounds per square foot (psf) or higher as required by local Building Code.

Foundations: Ground conditions and foundations must be verified as being acceptable to support the design load of the entire loaded stage system along with an acceptable safety factor. The onsite designated competent person is responsible to evaluate conditions and determine if the ground will support the intended load. All vertical stage support members must be in contact with the ground and must rest on appropriate wooden mudsills. Mudsills on sloped ground must be dug into the slope to create a level foundation and must be staked to prevent slippage.

Roof Support Tower bases: When towers are to be erected on stages it must first be determined that the stage can withstand the substantial point load imposed by the towers. Towers must be erected so that they are vertical and that all legs of a tower base have equal contact with the surface of the ground. All tower base support members must rest on appropriate wooden mudsills (minimum ¾” plywood) or other approved means. Where adjustable legs such as screw jacks are used, they should be inspected and adjusted, as required, the first time a load is applied to the towers; each time the roof is raised or lowered; when the roof has been left in one position for a period of time; and/or, after rain or high wind events.

Lateral Stability: Guy wire assemblies shall be provided, where required by the Structural Engineer of Record, to transfer the lateral forces that are imposed on the roof structure, or other support structures, to the ground. All cable components shall have a safe working load equal to or greater than the design anchorage technique for each stage system based on conditions onsite.

Ballast Systems: Earth anchors, ballast systems or other anchoring options shall be determined by the competent person based on site-specific factors such as location, soil condition, length of service, etc. Guy wire systems shall be checked before each use and after rain or wind events. Ballast shall be composed of the following:

Concrete block
Water ballast
Earth anchors
Other approved means
Ballast shall be sized for a minimum safety factor of 1.5 against uplift. In addition, ballast shall be sized for a minimum safety factor of 1.5 against sliding unless measures are taken to prevent sliding of the ballast.

Design Loads: The stage surface, roof support towers and overhead rigging support truss systems shall be capable of supporting the design load and shall not be loaded in excess of the maximum allowable payload limits described in the engineering specifications.

Rigging Plot: A show-specific rigging plot shall be developed for each individual overhead rigging support structure to indicate maximum loading and location of suspended equipment. The rigging plot shall be approved by a licensed Professional Engineer familiar with this type of construction. Additional equipment shall not be added to the rigging without written approval provided by the Engineer of Record.

Guardrails: All stage edges and access points higher than 30” above an adjacent level shall be protected with OSHA-compliant guardrails (42” high top rail/21” high midrail/4” high toeboard with the top rail able to withstand 200 pounds of force applied in any direction without significant deflection).

Stage Access/Egress: Every stage shall be equipped with OSHA-compliant stairways that are fully guardrail protected. Stage and access stair landings shall be covered in uniform materials with no floor holes larger than 2” in diameter. A clear egress path no less than 44” wide shall be maintained on the stage and on the ground at the stair landing at all times. Equipment boxes and other materials shall not be stored in stairwells or egress paths.

Fire Safety: Every stage shall be equipped with at least two (2) portable fire extinguishers which are to be staged in highly visible and accessible locations. Open flames shall not be used on covered stages. Heaters, if used shall be electrically powered. Heaters, lights and other heat-generating equipment shall not be placed in contact with flammable or combustible materials. All roof and wall materials (including backdrops, sidewalls, signage, scrims and other decorative materials, etc.) shall be rated as fire retardant and associated flame retardancy certifications shall be maintained with the engineering drawings.

Electrical Safety: All electrical equipment used on outdoor stages must be grounded and approved for outdoor usage. Metal components (trusses, scaffold structures, etc.) in contact with electrical wiring or components (lift motors, show lights, etc.) must be appropriately grounded before any electrical systems are energized.

Suspended Equipment: All equipment suspended from the rigging (lights, cameras, audio equipment, etc.) must be individually safety cabled to the structure with redundant safety cables.

Roof Lifting: Stage roofs and overhead rigging support structures shall be lifted using appropriately designed and engineered lift motors or mechanical hoist systems that are capable of supporting the intended load (anticipated vertical and lateral loads) with an appropriate safety factor. Where the lifting devices are designed for erection of structure only, lock-off devices, such as rigid structural pins, shall be used to secure the roof and overhead rigging support structures at trim height. The roof shall not be raised in wind speeds in excess of 15 mph unless specific precautions are taken to provide adequate lateral stability during the lift. Appropriate guy wires shall be installed as soon as the roof is lifted to trim height. All hoists must be run simultaneously in order to keep the rig level during lifting and lowering.

Truss Climbing: All truss climbing beyond four feet (4’) above adjacent floor levels shall be limited to properly trained personnel using ANSI-approved fall protection equipment in compliance with OSHA or equivalent

Operations Management Plan: An Operations Management Plan must be prepared and implemented for each Stage System and Overhead Rigging Support Structure application. The designated competent person must be onsite at all times to implement the plan. A typical Operations Management Plan must address at least the following issues:

High Wind Action Plan: The high wind action plan must address specific actions to be taken when winds speeds exceed certain thresholds, including the following:

A team of qualified persons to be assembled when wind speeds are anticipated to exceed a specified action level (typically 15 mph or higher as specified by the Engineer of Record ).
Sound cabinets and video walls to be lowered to stage/ground level and laterally restrained when wind speeds are anticipated to exceed a specified action (typically 20 mph or higher as specified by the Engineer of Record). Lowering of equipment to be done from the ground by use of remotely activated equipment such as motors or equivalent devices.
Scrims on sound wings and side/back drop panels to be removed when wind speeds are anticipated to exceed a specified action level (typically 25 mph or higher as specified by the Engineer of Record). Lowering of scrim to be done from the ground by use of remotely activated equipment such as motors or mechanical releases.
Stages, areas in the vicinity of the stages and areas beneath overhead rigging support structures are to be evacuated and the roof and overhead truss structures are to be lowered to stage or ground level when wind speeds are anticipated to exceed a specified action level (typically 30 mph or higher as specified by the Engineer of Record). Roof membrane is to be removed from roof structure after it is lowered.
The High Wind Action Plan is to be conspicuously posted in the area of the stage system.

Wind Speed Measurement: Weather monitoring shall be the primary responsibility of the onsite Competent Person and will be a shared responsibility with FOX Operations Management and/or FOX Tech Producer. Wind speeds are to be measured onsite by placing an anemometer on top of the roof structure or on an elevated point that is near the roof structure and is located at least 30 feet above ground level. Wind speed measurements will be conducted continuously while the stage roof is elevated. Appropriate weather prediction services (NOAA, NWS, etc.) shall also be employed to predict weather events that may impact the stage system. Measured wind speeds of concern include sustained winds and 3-second wind gusts, the higher of which will dictate implementation of the High Wind Action Plan.

Inclement Weather: The High Wind Action Plan shall be implemented whenever severe weather is anticipated and/or when National Weather Service (NWS) Severe Storm Warnings are issued for your area.

Rain and/or Snow Events: Unless specifically stated in the engineering specifications, stage roof systems are not designed to hold the incremental weight of ponded water or snow accumulation. Appropriate equipment and procedures must be in place to address these conditions if rain or snow is anticipated.

Inspections: All Stage Systems, Overhead Rigging Support Structures and components including trusses, lift motors, rigging, stage components, etc. must be routinely inspected.

Inspection Records: Records of pre-use inspections shall be maintained by the onsite competent person and shall be provided to the FOX Operations Manager or Technical Producer upon request. Annual inspection records shall be provided to FOX Production Operations also upon request. Written records of all other inspections addressed above may be required to be submitted at FOX’s discretion.

2.4 Mobile Aerial Platforms

General Requirements

All mobile aerial platforms purchased/rented/leased must be certified by the manufacturer to meet the requirements of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) /Scaffold Industry Association (SIA).
Manufacturers of aerial lifts are required by ANSI standard to publish a manual that contains the following information:
Description, specification, and capacity of the aerial lift.
Instructions for installing or mounting the aerial lift.
An expression of the operating pressure of any hydraulic or pneumatic system that is part of the aerial lift.
Instructions regarding operation and maintenance.
Replacement part information.
The equipment manuals shall be obtained by management when the equipment is delivered to the site and a copy shall be maintained with the equipment at all times.
The equipment shall have a plate(s) attached in a readily accessible area, clearly visible, and containing the following information:
Make, model and manufacturer’s serial number
Rated load capacity
Platform height
Maximum recommended operating pressures of hydraulic or pneumatic system(s) or both
Cautions or restrictions
Operating Instructions
Date of most recent annual inspection
Where alternative configurations are possible, the plate(s) must show by chart the capacities of all combinations in their operating positions and cautions or restrictions for operation of all alternate configurations.
Plates shall not be removed from the device, painted over, or otherwise made unavailable for reference by the operator.
Aerial lifts may not be field modified for uses other than those intended by the manufacturer without prior approval from the appropriate EHS department.
Any proposed alterations must be submitted, in writing to the appropriate EHS department for review and approval.
All other uses shall be in a manner that is consistent with the manufacturer’s manual and this program.

Inspection

Inspections shall be performed on all mobile aerial platforms. Inspections shall be performed in accordance with the manufacturers’ recommendations and applicable ANSI/SIA standards or equivalent

Operation

General Requirements:
The operator shall read and understand the manufacturer’s operating instructions and safety rules and have completed a safety briefing or training course.
Before each use the operator shall perform a test lift, to verify that the equipment is operating correctly.
Before each use, the operator shall survey the area for hazards (e.g., overhead obstructions, wires and high-voltage conductors, debris, holes, ditches, untamped earth fill and other potentially hazardous conditions).
The operator shall establish appropriate safe work zones prior to beginning use.
If controls do not operate properly, the operator is responsible for removing from service and notifying their management.
Repairs and adjustments must be made by qualified personnel prior to operating the equipment.
Any person working in aerial boom lifts must wear a full-body harnesses and lanyard, and comply with the requirements of the industry-wide Fall Prevention Program.
The use of ladders, planks or other objects positioned in the lift, or standing on rails or toeboards to gain greater height is prohibited.
Personnel working in scissor lifts must have an approved Personal Fall Protection System (PFPS) readily available if the platform can extend beyond the equipment base, workers are required to stand in a way that elevates them above the platform deck, or if guardrails must be lowered or removed.
Personal fall protection equipment (i.e., lanyard and harness combination) must be attached only to designated anchorage points installed by the manufacturer of the aerial work platform.
Workers must not tie-off PFPS to adjacent poles, structures, or equipment.
The load in any basket must not exceed the manufacturer’s specified limits for the equipment.
Aerial lifts must be positioned on stable ground that provides a secure base for the equipment and anticipated load.
Outriggers must be used when equipped, and must be placed on pads or on solid surfaces.
Brakes on aerial lifts must be set when platform is elevated and when wheel chocks are used.
When using aerial lifts on inclined surfaces, wheel chocks must be used, if they can be safely installed. Aerial lifts must not be used on inclined surfaces that exceed maximum working limits as prescribed by the manufacturer and as stated in the operations manual.
Lift mount (secondary) level controls must not be operated without permission from the operator in the aerial lift, unless the operator is incapacitated.
Aerial lifts, carrying employees in an elevated basket, must not be moved along the ground, unless the equipment is specifically designed for this type of operation, such as sideline vehicles.
Before moving an aerial lift for travel, the boom must be fully lowered and outriggers stowed.
Aerial ladders on ladder trucks and tower trucks must be lowered and secured before the truck is moved for highway travel.
Do not work above other workers.
Where moving vehicles or pedestrian traffic is present, flags, signs, traffic cones or other means of traffic control, must mark the work area around the aerial platform(s).
Secure all tools or other items to prevent drops.
Do not throw tools to or from an elevated work platform.
Tools and other objects shall be carried in canvas bags or by other methods that free both hands and do not present a snagging hazard.
All proposals to authorize personnel to exit from an elevated work platform to another surface must be submitted, in writing, to the appropriate EHS department for review and approval.
Work on aerial lifts must be stopped and the platforms lowered and secured if:
Wind speeds exceed twenty-five (25) miles per hour (sustained winds or wind gusts)
Lightning is occurring within eight (8) miles of the work area
Snowstorm or other severe weather condition that could endanger the operator or others.
All overhead lines must be considered live electrical lines until the owner of the lines or an authorized designee demonstrates that the lines are de-energized.
The following minimum separation distance must be maintained between any portion of an aerial lift and any energized electrical component, unless operated by a certified electrical worker for the express purpose of performing electrical work:

Electrical Line Clearance Requirements

Insulated Line Voltage	Minimal Distance
Less than 50,000	15 feet
More than 50,000	15 feet plus 4 inches per 10 kV over 50 kV

NOTE: Power lines do not include extension and electric hand tool power cords.

Aerial Lift Guying

Aerial lifts may be stabilized with guy wires to prevent sway. The Supervisor/Manager shall communicate these requirements to the mobile aerial platform operator and the camera operator.
The following precautions must be taken to prevent inadvertent activation of the controls when an aerial lift is stabilized with guy wires:
The lift should be guyed in all directions.
Guy wires must be tagged at heights of 3 feet and 6 feet from the ground with high visibility ribbon or tape.
Once a lift is in the desired position and guyed, either the key or the emergency shut-off shall be engaged at the base controls.
A tag must be placed on the operating controls at the base stating:

DANGER
Lift is guyed
Operation of the controls will cause tipping

The operator on the platform shall remain in visual and audible contact with personnel with access to the base.

Under no circumstances should guy wires be used as stabilizers when the ground is unstable or wind speeds exceed 25 MPH.
Immediately following the use of the camera position, the following precautions must be taken:
The guy wires shall be removed when not in used by a person on the ground and stowed to prevent entanglement hazards with the mechanics of the lift.
The person on the ground shall remove the “Danger” tag, insert the key or inactivate the emergency shut-off.
The mobile aerial platform shall then be lowered by the person operating the base controls.

Boom Lifts

In addition to the general requirements, the following requirements apply specifically to operation of boom lifts.
Do not enter or leave a bucket by walking on the boom.
Boom lifts must NOT be used as a crane or for lifting/handling loads.
Operate all controls slowly to ensure smooth platform movement.
Elevated baskets must not be attached to or suspended from any other object.

Scissor Lifts

In addition to the general requirements, the following requirements apply specifically to operation of scissor lifts:
Scissor lifts and other mobile aerial platforms must be used only with proper railings and toeboards installed.
When moving a self-propelled scissor lift, the operator must be onboard the work platform.
Personnel working in scissor lifts must have an approved PFPS readily available if the platform can extend beyond the equipment base, workers are required to stand in a way that elevates them above the platform deck, or if guardrails must be lowered or removed.

Cranes

Cranes are often provided at production sites for purposes of elevating camera platforms/operators or RF antennas. The following safety requirements should be used as the basic crane safety instructions for site or production operations:

Crane Vendors
Crane contractors will provide certificates of insurance prior to signing of contracts.
Crane companies shall document that the crane has been inspected immediately before use and that it meets the requirements prescribed in ANSI B30.5 and OSHA 1926.550(b)(2) or equivalent.

Operational Check:

Unoccupied platforms are to be raised to its operating height and rotated to its working position daily before it is mounted by any employee, freelancer, day hire or contractor. The trial lift is to be repeated prior to hoisting employees, freelancers, day hires or contractors whenever the crane is moved and set up in a new location or returned to the previous location.
The crane operator will always remain in the cab when the platform is aloft.
The crane contractor is to provide professional riggers and flyers.
Any defects found during inspections which create a safety hazard shall be corrected before hoisting equipment or personnel.
All documentation of the inspection must be readily available for review by FOX EHS.
Using crane jibs for suspended platforms is prohibited.

2.5 Hoisting and Rigging

Contractor shall specify project/site hoisting and rigging controls, which will prevent injuries and accidents. Those controls will include as a minimum the following items:

Personnel required to operate cranes at the project site will be required to possess and maintain current certification by the National Commission for the Certified of Crane Operators (CCO). This certification will be provided to FOX prior to assignment and apply to the following types of cranes:

Lattice boom cranes
Telescopic cranes of 17.5 tons capacity and below (fixed cab)
Telescopic cranes above 17.5 tons capacity (swing cab)

A Crane Critical Lift Plan will be submitted to FOX for review and acceptance anytime the following occurs:

More than one crane is involved.
The lift exceeds (or is suspected to exceed) 75% of the cranes rated capacity.
Anytime a lift has unusual conditions or undermined load weights.
Anytime FOX requests a lift plan.
Anytime a load over 20,000 pounds is to be lifted.

Use of tag lines is always required unless specifically reviewed and accepted by FOX.
Documented inspections of hoisting and rigging equipment, by a qualified inspector, prior to each lifting activity-inspection reports shall be submitted to FOX for review and acceptance prior to the activity.
Identification of operators/riggers, and alternates, who have written certification qualifying them to perform their assigned functions.
The following submittals are required for each crane used:

Daily pre-operational inspection checklists.
Documentation of annual and quadrennial inspection reports.

Staffing flagmen to hoisting equipment and assigning Contractor supervision whenever equipment is operated in an area with energized electrical lines or moved between work locations.
Requiring that equipment not approved for electrical work shall not be permitted within 12 feet of energized electrical conductors.
Prohibiting using forklifts, backhoes, or track-hoes for hoisting and rigging unless there is manufacturer’s documentation certifying the specific piece of equipment is designed for that purpose and lifting limits are specified by the manufacturer.

2.6 Powered Industrial Trucks/Forklifts

General Requirements

All Powered Industrial Trucks purchased/rented/leased must be certified by the manufacturer to meet the requirements of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) or equivalent.
Manufacturers of Powered Industrial Trucks are required by ANSI standard to publish a manual that contains the following information:
Description, specification, and capacity of the forklift.
An expression of the operating pressure of any hydraulic or pneumatic system that is part of the Powered Industrial Truck.
Instructions regarding operation and maintenance.
Replacement part information.
The equipment manuals shall be obtained by management when the equipment is delivered to the site and a copy shall be maintained with the equipment at all times.
The equipment shall have a plate(s) attached in a readily accessible area, clearly visible, and containing the following information:
Make, model and manufacturer’s serial number
Rated load capacity
Mast height
Maximum recommended operating pressures of hydraulic or pneumatic system(s) or both
Cautions or restrictions
Operating Instructions
Date of most recent annual inspection
Where alternative configurations are possible, the plate(s) must show by chart the capacities of all combinations in their operating positions and cautions or restrictions for operation of all alternate configurations.
Plates shall not be removed from the device, painted over, or otherwise made unavailable for reference by the operator.
Powered industrial trucks may not be field modified for uses other than those intended by the manufacturer without prior approval from the appropriate EHS department.
Any proposed alterations must be submitted, in writing to the appropriate EHS department for review and approval.
All other uses shall be in a manner that is consistent with the manufacturer’s manual and this program.

Inspection

Inspections shall be performed on all powered industrial trucks. Inspections shall be performed in accordance with the manufacturers’ recommendations and applicable ANSI standards.

Operation

These requirements below apply to all forklift use.

Operators will always wear seat belts during forklift operation.
Operate forklifts only in designated areas with adequate ventilation.
Do not exceed the floor load rating.
Secure (i.e., tie down) unstable loads before starting the vehicle.
Decrease speed at all corners, sound horn, and watch the swing of both the rear of the lift truck and the load.
Keep arms and legs inside the forklift structure, except when signaling for turns or stops.
Do not jump from or out of a moving forklift.
Make sure that adequate clearance is afforded before passing under or between structures.
Maintain indoor speed under five (5) mph (8 km/hr) and outdoor speed under 15 mph (24 m/hr).
Yield to pedestrians.
Do not carry passengers, except when factory-installed seats are provided.
Tilt the mast back before traveling.
Stay at least three (3) vehicle lengths back when following another forklift.
Maintain forks about four (4) to six (6) in. (10 to 15 cm) above the driving surface when traveling.
Do not attach slings, cables, or chains to the forks to lift objects from underneath them.
When forward vision is obscured, drive in reverse.
Do not leave a forklift parked with an elevated load.
Do not park a forklift without turning OFF the power, lowering forks to the ground, placing all the controls in the neutral position, and setting the parking brake. A forklift is considered unattended if the operator is more than 25 ft (8 m) away, or out of sight of the forklift.
Observe all traffic signals.
Do not use a forklift to tow or push other forklifts, other vehicles, or other equipment.
Use pneumatic-wheel forklifts when traveling on irregular terrain and on surface streets.
Use hard-wheel forklifts indoors only.
Maintain at least a 10 ft (3 m) clearance between forklift/load and overhead power lines.
When crossing rails or other irregular areas, slow down and approach diagonally.
Move to the right side of the lane when traveling on roads to allow passing vehicles adequate clearance. Pull over and stop when necessary.
Mount a “Slow Moving Vehicle” sign (triangle) on the rear of forklifts, which are approved for road use when traveling off site.
All overhead lines must be considered live electrical lines until the owner of the lines or an authorized designee demonstrates that the lines are de-energized.
The following minimum separation distance must be maintained between any portion of a powered industrial truck and any energized electrical component.

Electrical Line Clearance Requirements

Insulated Line Voltage	Minimal Distance
Less than 50,000	15 feet
More than 50,000	15 feet plus 4 inches per 10 kV over 50 kV

NOTE: Power lines do not include extension and electric hand tool power cords.

Indoor Operations

Use adequate ventilation for forklifts powered by internal-combustion engines.
Only use forklifts with the appropriate classification in areas with explosives or flammable gases.
Sound the horn when approaching intersections, pedestrians, doors, or corners. Slow down and sound the horn anywhere vision is blocked or impaired.
Electric forklifts are preferred for indoor operations and required when working in confined spaces.

2.7 Portable Generators

Guidelines for Meeting National Electrical Code (NEC) Grounding Requirements for Portable Generators

Single Generator (NEC 250.34)

The frame of the generator mounted to a truck or trailer may serve as the grounding electrode (in place of the earth) for the portable power distribution system. A ground rod is not required if the generator units and vehicles they are mounted to are insulated from the earth.

Two or More Generators (NEC 250.30)

Where two or more portable generators are located within 20 feet or less of each other they shall be bonded together by a dedicated bonding conductor from generator to generator. The bonding conductor shall be copper and sized in accordance with NEC Table 250.122 or equivalent. A ground rod is not required if the generator units and vehicles they are mounted to are insulated from the earth.
Generators shall be bonded together when two or more generators supply power to a common set where the portable equipment is in close proximity to each other (within 12 feet for interior sets, 20 feet for exterior sets).

Portable Generator Supplying Power to Portable Equipment in a Structure (NEC

250.34 or equivalent)

In a de-energized building, the grounding requirements are the same as an exterior location.
When a portable distribution system is brought into an energized structure, where structure power is not used for production power, bonding to the structure’s grounding electrode is not required.

Generator Supplying Portable Power in Combination with Structure Power (NEC 250.30 or equivalent)

Using a portable power distribution system inside a structure in combination with the structure’s power supply, or where large metal equipment supplied by the structure’s power may come in contact with the portable power distribution system or equipment, requires the generator grounding conductor to be bonded to the structure’s grounding electrode, and the conductor shall be sized according to NEC 250.66. The grounding electrode is usually found at the structures electrical meter.

Generator Supplying Portable Power to Portable Equipment Attached to a Structure

(NEC 250.30 or equivalent)

Productions do not energize permanently installed systems that are no longer connected to utility power, unless supervised by a licensed electrician.

Connecting to Structures Utility Power (NEC 590 or equivalent)

Only a qualified person shall perform tie-ins to premises wiring. Tie-ins need to be protected from contact, barricaded and have proper overcurrent protection.

Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI)

NEC Section 530.6 or equivalent allows short-term outdoor use of standard non-GFCI protected indoor portable stage and studio lighting equipment and portable power distribution equipment.
NEC Section 530.21 or equivalent does not require GFCI protection for plugs and receptacles used in Motion Picture and Television Studios and on Locations.
GFCIs are devices intended for the protection of personnel only. The code requires GFCI protection for certain permanently installed receptacles on premises or permanent structure wiring (NEC Article 210) and on construction sites (NEC Article 590). Motion Picture and Television productions typically use GFCIs in wet conditions or when systems or energized devices come within 10 feet of water.

Portable Generators 5 Kilowatts or less

These ‘putt-putt’ generators shall meet the same isolation and bonding requirements of larger portable generators.

2.8 Hazardous Materials Handling and Shipping

The shipment of hazardous materials is a serious matter that requires compliance with regulatory requirements. Failure to comply with federal and international transportation regulations when shipping hazardous materials can result in civil penalties and/or significant fines.

All Contractors/vendors working on behalf of FOX:

Will not handle, receive or ship hazardous materials or dangerous goods without having appropriate and documented training.
Will receive approval prior to shipping hazardous materials.
Immediately notify their EHS representative/responsible person of concerns or questions about dangerous goods to be shipped and/or received.

Authorization and Shipping

Specific packaging and shipping instructions apply to all hazardous materials shipments. These instructions vary by chemical/product and are different for passenger and cargo aircraft, maritime, etc. For hazardous materials to be shipped, the Contractor must follow all applicable regulations (e.g., DOT, IATA, etc.), the carrier’s instructions, and the guidelines for naming, packaging, labeling, marking, and quantity restrictions.

Only trained and qualified personnel are authorized to ship hazardous materials (e.g., batteries).

Authorized personnel will:

Notify their designated EHS Representative within three (3) days of the upcoming shipment if guidance is needed.
Follow all DOT/IATA regulations and specific carrier instructions.

Training

Contractors involved in shipping hazardous materials/dangerous goods (e.g., packaging, preparing paperwork, loading, unloading, and transporting hazardous materials) are required to have documented training prior to shipping activities and must provide FOX proof of training upon request.

Training Types

Training requirements are based on the type of materials shipped (e.g., compressed gases, batteries, electronics, etc.) and employee responsibility. Training curriculum will include general awareness/familiarization, function-specific, safety, security awareness and modal-specific.

Initial training must be completed within 90 days of employment or job function. Contractor employees must complete recurrent training at least every three years and any time DOT/IATA issues any new or revised rule applicable to the duties of a particular employee.

2.9 Inclement Weather

2.9.1 General Requirements

It is the responsibility of Contractor to ensure appropriate actions are taken in the event of severe weather or other unplanned events that may impact the safety of the crew.
Contractor is responsible for monitoring weather conditions on site and providing instruction and direction to employees, general workers and subcontractors.
Weather monitoring must be conducted using services such as DTN/Weather Decision Technologies (WDT), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Schneider Electric MxVision or similar. Current information on weather-related emergencies can also be obtained through the NOAA Weather Radio Network on special weather radios.

2.9.2 Emergency Action Plans

It is the responsibility of Contractor to develop and implement an effective Emergency Action Plan (EAP) for every site, production or event. Plans must be in writing and available for review by all personnel and FOX EHS.

EAP’s must address:

Weather monitoring and alerting,
Severe weather action thresholds, crew notification procedures, crew actions, evacuation/ shelter-in-place considerations, shelter locations, return to work scenarios, etc.

EAP Posting: Written EAPs should be developed for specific sites/events and an easy-to-read synopsis or overview document should be posted in employee gathering areas (e.g., office areas, catering locations, meeting areas, broadcast booths, etc.). This document should also list pertinent locations and contact information for fire, police, ambulance and local medical providers. Digital EAPs can also be made available online and/or via mobile application in lieu of a hard copy document.

Responsible Individual(s): Individuals who are responsible to implement the plan and/or who are responsible for employee/crew safety should be prominently listed on the plan along with contact information.

Evacuation Rally Points: Appropriate meeting locations should be established for employees to gather in the event of a situation that would result in evacuation of the project/production site or a portion of the site. At least two alternative locations should be selected with one being outside of the work site (e.g., parking garage) and one being off site (e.g., hotel). Direction should be given for how people will be notified to evacuate and to contact one of the responsible individuals if they cannot reach a Rally Point.

Areas of Refuge: The location should be appropriate for the type of weather hazard. Care must be taken to verify that the identified locations are:

Large enough for the entire crew;
Available to the crew during event day operations (i.e., areas should not be accessible to attendees or spectators); and,
Open and accessible at all times that the crew is onsite without access restrictions (i.e., these areas must remain unlocked, accessible and available without additional credentialing or the need to call someone to allow access to the crew).

2.9.3 Thunderstorms and Lightning

Emergency Actions Contractor will use weather monitoring services (e.g., DTN) and lightning detection tools along with local observations to help determine the proximity of lightning and which safety actions to implement. The direction and speed of an approaching thunderstorm must be accounted for along with locally developing storms that may form nearby or overhead. If lightning is in the vicinity, the following procedures are mandatory:
Distance (miles)	Stage	Action
30	First Alert	Contractor begins to monitor weather. Consider contacting a weather desk (if available) and/or forecaster.
20	Alert Personnel	Inform employees or crew members of the potential for weather interruption. Inform personnel affected, especially those involved with use of equipment (i.e., cranes, lifts, scaffolding). Consider option to secure equipment and prepare to evacuate exposed, elevated and outdoor locations.
8	Evacuate to Safety	Cease outdoor activities and evacuate to safe locations. Temporary outdoor sets, stages, tents and booth locations may not be safe and should be evacuated if not properly protected. Tents are not considered to be safe for lightning and severe weather. All personnel should be in a safe area as soon as possible.
8 + 30 minutes	All Clear	Do not return to an outdoor location until no lightning has been detected within 8 miles during the past 30 minutes.

2.9.3.1 Electrical and Lightning Protection Systems

Electrical and Lightning Protection Systems (LPS) must be included in the design phase then installed on temporary outdoor structures (e.g., sets, stages or equivalent) if it is desired to remain on the air and/or be used as a Safe Refuge Area (SRA) during severe weather. LPS engineers and/or subject matter experts (SME) working for companies such as Lyncole, Hicks Lightning Protection, Bonded Lightning Protection or equivalent must be provided the site plans, set designs, conceptual renderings and drawings to design a properly grounded LPS to adequately protect the temporary structure(s), staff and crew members. The LPS must meet current edition of the NFPA 780 Lightning Protection Standard, unless further directed and approved by FOX.

2.9.4 Tornados and High Winds

Tornado Actions

Tornado warning: take shelter in a building with a strong foundation. Go to the basement of a building or to an inside hallway at the lowest level. Get under a piece of sturdy furniture such as a workbench or heavy table or desk and hold on to it. Use arms to protect head and neck.
If time permits, secure outdoor objects in the compound that could blow away or cause damage or injury. Take light objects inside.
If outdoors, get inside a building if possible. If shelter is not available or there is no time to get indoors, lie in a ditch or low- lying area or crouch near a strong building. Be aware of the potential for flooding. Use arms to protect head and neck.
If in a vehicle, never try to outdrive a tornado in a car or truck. Tornadoes can change direction quickly and can lift a car or truck and toss it through the air. Get out of the car immediately and take shelter in a nearby building. If there is no time to get indoors, get out of the car and lie in a ditch or low-lying area away from the vehicle. Be aware of the potential for flooding.
Following a Tornado: after a tornado has passed it is important to wait for emergency personnel to arrive. Account for crew members. Carefully render aid to those who are injured. Do not try to move the seriously injured unless they are in immediate danger of further injury. Stay away from power lines and puddles with wires in them; they may still be carrying electricity! Watch your step to avoid broken glass, nails, and other sharp objects. Stay out of any heavily damaged buildings; they could collapse at any time. Do not use matches or lighters, in case of leaking natural gas pipes or fuel tanks nearby. Remain calm and alert; listen for information and instructions from emergency crews or local officials. If it can be done safely, take pictures of the damage to the mobile units and contents for insurance purposes.

High Wind Actions

Activate the emergency action plan
Remove all crew from elevated equipment.
Lower all aerial, lighting, diffusion, camera boom equipment and tents.
Tie down and secure all loose equipment.
When instructed, seek refuge from the winds at your pre-determined safe area
Be aware and protect your eyes from potential injury
Do not attempt to return to the area until an “all clear” signal has been given by a regulatory authority or production management.
Manufacturers mandate that aerial lifts and other like equipment are not to be operated when winds exceed 25 mph. Check your equipment-specific guidelines in the owner’s manual or manufacturer’s recommendations, bulletins or equivalent.
Be aware that many of the same precautions (e.g., eye protection and securing equipment), can also apply to man-made wind effects such as rotor wash from airplanes or helicopters and large “Ritter” fans.

2.9.5 Flash Floods

Flash Flood Actions

The best response to any signs of flash flooding is to move immediately and quickly to higher ground.

2.9.6 Hurricanes

Hurricane Actions

The possibility of severe weather, including hurricanes, must be considered by the Contractor in developing an EAP for every individual remote site/event. This plan needs to be available, posted and communicated to their employees and subcontractors. The primary consideration must be the identification of a suitable shelter location.

Local weather should be monitored continuously using a weather radio (should be part of each road safety kit) and/or online sites like NOAA’s National Weather Service, DTN, etc.
Prepare the project/site for the storm by removing debris and loose items (see below).
Power down all tech & office equipment prior to leaving the site.
Office Trailers: The trailer vendor should come out to secure the storm straps. Reposition tech/office equipment away from the windows, the wind will drive the water thru the openings the cables are laid through.
Mobile Units: Power down and close all bays. The cable bays will be difficult so drop any cable that is secured at the top of the bay and lower the door as far as possible then secure door with rope as to prevent the gusts from lifting it up. Potential of wind blowing the rain through the expando seals is high, so inspect and plan for that eventuality.
Tents and miscellaneous Compound Items: Strike/store/secure/cover any compound items that can be blown away. Tents should be struck and stored. Give thought to refrigerated items. Consider using coolers in standby for the perishables.
Set-Locations: If exposed to the elements, strike all set elements including lights on the grids. Consider bringing the roof all the way down, but likely best to strike entirely.
Monitor your local news stations and visit the NOAA National Hurricane Center for storm updates. For preparation and the latest storm information visit http://www.nhc.noaa.gov.
Determine possible evacuation routes and set-up a safe place to evacuate to. If an evacuation is announced, as soon as possible. When evacuating drive defensively. If you cannot avoid driving during the storm, heavy rains will greatly reduce visibility and increase the time it takes to stop your vehicle. Do not attempt to drive through flooded roadways.
Create a Disaster Supply Kit including enough necessities to last 3-7 days.

2.10 Stairs and Ladders

Stairs

Stairs must be installed at least 30 degrees and no more than 50 degrees from the horizontal.
Rise height and tread width must be uniform throughout any flight of stairs including any foundation structures used as one or more treads of the stairs.
Stair width must be at least 22 inches.
Doors opening directly onto stairs must have a landing at least as wide as the stairs and not less than 30 inches long in the direction of travel at every 12 feet or less of vertical rise.
Stairs must have slip-resistant treads, be well maintained, clear of debris and in good repair.
Stairs, landings, guardrails, stair rails and handrails must be securely attached with pins, bolts or other means of attachment.
Stairs and landings must be kept clear of debris, loose material, and equipment not in use.
All parts of stairs, including the treads and landings, must be free of hazards or projections, such as protruding nails, bolts, pins, etc.
Stairs must be equipped with leg levelers or equivalent when installed on uneven surfaces.
Open sides of stairway landings, porches, balconies, and similar locations will be guarded with standard railings 39-42 inches in height above the walking surface.
Open sides of stairways with four or more risers, or that rise more than 30 inches in height (whichever is less) must be equipped with stair rails.
Handrails and stair rails must provide an adequate handhold for employees to grasp to prevent falls.
Stair rails must be 30 to 34 inches (34 to 38 in California) above stairway treads and free from protruding nails, splinters, etc.
Handrails and top rails of the stair and platform rail systems must be able to withstand, without failure, at least 200 pounds of weight applied within 2 inches of the top edge in any downward or outward direction, at any point along the top edge.
Midrails, screens, mesh, intermediate vertical members or equivalent intermediate structural members must be provided between the top rail and stairway steps and/or landing platform. When midrails are used, they must be located midway between the top of the rail system and the stairway steps and/or platforms.

Sufficient illumination on all stairways, providing at least 5 foot candles of light on the steps, must be maintained. All lamps providing stairway illumination must be guarded, either mechanically or by location.

Stairways must have a headroom clearance of not less than 6 feet 6 inches. Such clearances shall be established by measuring vertically from the stairway tread to the structure or soffit above.
Where overhead clearance is less than 6 feet 6 inches above stairways/tread, the stairway must be relocated, the obstruction must be removed, or if both are impracticable a suitable warning must be placed near the obstruction to notify workers of its presence. Where the nature of the hazard is such that padding it will increase safety, this also shall be done.
Cribbing and/or leveling materials (e.g., wood, blocks, and pallets) must not protrude from the base or footprint of the stairs or mobile units to minimize tripping hazards.
If hazards cannot be eliminated, signage should be used to warn or remind workers and visitors of the risk. Signs must be placed prominently and proximal to the hazardous areas.

Ladders

General Requirements

A ladder must be provided at all personnel points of access if a break in elevation of sixteen (16) inches or more exists, and if a ramp, runway, sloped embankment, stairway or personnel hoist is not provided.
A ladder must be inspected before use, and after it has fallen or been involved in an accident.
A ladder must be immediately tagged “DANGEROUS – DO NOT USE” and taken out of service if any of the following defects are noted:

Broken, worn, or missing rungs, cleats or steps
Broken or split side rails
Broken or bent guides, or iron spreaders
Broken or bent locks.

Wooden ladders must be constructed and maintained as prescribed in the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), Standard A14.1-1990 or equivalent.
Employees must face the ladder when ascending and descending.
Each employee must have at least one hand always in contact with the ladder when climbing or descending.
An employee must not carry anything up or down ladders that could cause him/her to lose balance and fall.
Ladders must be placed on a substantial and stable base.
A ladder must not be used in a doorway, passageway, driveway, or any other location where it can be displaced, unless it is guarded by barricades or secured to prevent displacement.
Personnel using ladders must:

Face the ladder while working
Work only within arm’s length of the ladder
Use both hands when ascending or descending
Allow no other person on the ladder
Use rope to raise or lower materials and tools.
Worker shall not straddle the top of the ladder to work from or reach objects, lighting, cables, scrim or equivalent.

Portable Ladders

Ladders must not be used in the horizontal position as platforms, runways, scaffold, or as guys, braces, skids, or for any use other than the intended purpose.
A portable ladder must be used such that the pitch of the ladder is not more than one-fourth (1/4) of the vertical distance between the base and the top support.
A portable ladder with a pitch less than one-fifth (1/5) of the vertical distance between the base and the top support must have the top secured to prevent tipping.
Portable ladders must be equipped with safety feet, unless the ladder is tied, blocked, or otherwise secured.
1. Safety feet are not a substitute for proper securing of the ladder.
A portable ladder used at a pitch of eighty (80) degrees (°) or more must meet the requirements of a fixed ladder.
A portable ladder, when used to access an upper landing surface, must either:
1. Extend three (3) feet beyond the upper landing surface and be secured, or
2. If it is not feasible to extend three (3) feet beyond the upper landing surface:
  1. The top of the ladder must be secured.
  2. A grab-rail, or equivalent, must be provided for employees’ use in mounting or dismounting the ladder.
A manufactured portable metal ladder must not be used for electrical work, or where an employee might contact electrical conductors.
A ladder must have non-conductive side-rails for work around electrical equipment.
Metal or wood ladders must be used in high solvent environments.
Wood ladders must be disposed.
A ladder must not be used or moved around overhead power lines unless a minimum of twenty (20) feet clearance can be maintained at all times.
An employee shall not stand on the top three (3) rungs or within three (3) feet of the top of the ladder.
Two (2) portable ladders must not be spliced together.
Portable extension ladders must be adjusted only from the ground or floor.
Employees must not use the backside of a stepladder for climbing.
Unless equipped with a handrail, the top step and the cap of a stepladder must not be used.
A stepladder must not be used as a straight ladder by leaning it against a vertical surface.
Only stepladders equipped with metal spreader or locking devices, to hold the front and back sections in an open position, must be used.
Ladders must not be placed on boxes, barrels, or other unstable bases to obtain additional height.
The ladder must be opened fully, and the spreaders locked when in use.
Wood ladders must bear a brand to show:
1. The manufacturer’s name, or an appropriate abbreviation thereof
2. The last two (2) digits of the year in which they were made
3. The ladder grade
4. Certification of compliance with American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Standard A14.1 or equivalent.
Non-wood ladders must bear a permanent mark or tag to show:
1. The manufacturer’s name, or an appropriate abbreviation thereof
2. The last two (2) digits of the year in which they were made
3. The ladder grade
4. Certification of compliance with ANSI standard A14.2 or equivalent.

Maintenance

A ladder must be maintained in good condition and free of slip hazards.
A portable wood ladder shall not be painted, unless painted with a suitable transparent protective material to retard splintering.
The side rails and legs of a ladder must be kept free of splinters.
1. All hardware and fittings must be maintained securely.
2. The joint between the side rail and step must remain tight.
Moveable metal parts must operate freely without undue play. Lubricate if needed.
Ladder surfaces must be maintained free of puncture or laceration hazards, and slippery substances, such as oil and grease.

2.11 Excavations

Contractor shall specify project-specific controls to protect personnel during excavation and trenching starting at depths exceeding four feet below grade. Those controls will meet the requirements of Contractor’s standard operating procedures and incorporate the following items:

Receipt of an approved state-required excavation permit for work sites (as applicable).
Location-specific requirements for identifying and deactivating/avoiding energized underground utilities.
Identification of specific activities in which trenches, or other excavations will exceed a depth of four (4) feet and specifying the cave-in protection that will be used at each location and be based on the specific conditions at that location.
Review and acceptance by Contractor’s professional engineer of the design, construction, and inspection of shoring and sloping as it applies to Contractor’s work.
Identification of task-specific requirements for protecting the edges of trenches and excavations from vehicles and equipment traffic.
Identification of task-specific requirements for protecting workers in excavations against fall-back and overhead equipment, and for safe entry and egress of excavations.
Specification for the performance and documentation of daily inspections of all open trenches and excavations that Contractor’s qualified inspectors will verify compliance and to identify unsafe conditions.
Specification of activity-specific requirements for securing trenches and excavations left open between work shifts.

2.12 Confined Space Entry

Contractor shall specify project-specific requirements for entering confined spaces. Those requirements shall meet the provisions of Contractor’s Confined Space standard operating procedure and incorporate the following items:

Identification of on-site confined spaces Contractor’s employees may encounter and determination whether confined spaces that may be entered by Contractor’s employees require entry permits.
Specification of how confined spaces under Contractor’s control shall be posted.
Procedures for initiating, approving, and re-classifying a confined space entry permit.
Specification of entry-specific monitoring that shall be performed – monitoring shall be specific to the condition and contaminant(s) that may exist in the space.
Identification of qualified confined space entry supervisors and attendants.

Specification of entry-specific emergency equipment that will be used and emergency procedures that will be followed if needed.

2.13 Fire Protection and Prevention

Contractor fire protection and prevention shall comply with all fire regulations such as but not limited to NFPA, NEC, UL, and shall include the following:

An ample number of suitable, fully charged fire extinguishers shall be provided as approved. Subcontractor shall also provide water type fire extinguishers for combustible materials, in case of fire, prior to daily removal of debris from the site.
All tarpaulins or other protective coverings shall be of approved flameproof material.
Not more than one day’s supply of flammable liquid including oil, gasoline, paint or solvent shall be brought to the site at any one time unless prior approval is obtained from the Contractor. All flammable and combustible liquids shall be confined to UL-approved safety cans. No open fires of any type will be permitted.
Contractor must secure all permits from the applicable agencies when required any time flammable liquid storage exceeds 60 gallons and/or combustible liquids of 120 gallons or greater are stored on site.
All flammable, combustible and hazardous materials if stored on site shall be stored in an approved location and in an approved containment area.

2.14 Welding, Cutting and Burning

Contractor shall specify and implement project/site-specific requirements for performing hot work operations. Those requirements shall comply with all federal, state and local requirements and the Contractor’s welding and cutting standard operating procedures including but not limited to the following items:

Requirements for obtaining a hot work permit(s).
Specifications for the various grades of eye protection that shall be required for use, dependent upon application.
Use of gauntlets, aprons, and other items for the protection against sparks and slag and use of fire-resistant coveralls when protective clothing is required.
Requirements for maintenance and inspection of cutting and welding equipment.
Use of fire watches during hot work operations

2.15 Tents

For the purposes of this section “Tent” refers to any temporary structures constructed of fabric or other pliable materials such as tents, canopies, enclosures, shelters or other membrane structures. Tents shall comply with local building and fire codes, as well as, the following Tent Safety Requirements:

Tent Safety Requirements

Operations: The following tent construction, maintenance and inspection safety requirements must be followed during all work associated with FOX events.

Tent Erection, Maintenance and Inspection: Tents shall be constructed and erected in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions or designed by a competent person. Tents shall be erected, maintained and inspected by a properly trained competent person.

Tent Guidelines: The following document serves as uniform requirements whenever a temporary structure/tent/canopy is used on site. These guidelines are only applicable to the International Building Codes. Some Local Jurisdictions might have more stringent requirements, and it is the responsibility of the Contractor to abide by the more stringent guidelines of the Local Codes.

Permits shall be obtained for air-supported temporary membrane structure or tents >200 sf when required by local AHJ or fire code official.
Permits shall be obtained for canopies > 400 sf when required by local AHJ or fire code official.

- Exception – Fabric canopies open on all sides that are < 700 sf and have a 12 feet minimum clearance to structures and other tents.

Permits shall be obtained by the tent erecting company where the local AHJ or fire code official requires a permit and reviewed by FOX before occupying the tent.
The tent, air-supported, air-inflated or tensioned membrane structure must be inspected by the FOX Operations Manager for approval prior to use.
Fire department access roads must be provided to access each tent structure.
Structures cannot be located within 20 feet of lot lines, buildings, other tents, canopies, or membrane structures, or parked vehicles.
- Exception – Separation distance between membrane structures, tents, and canopies not used for cooking is not required when the aggregate floor area is < 15,000 sf.
- Exception – Membrane structures, tents, or canopies need not be separated from buildings when all of the following are met: Area of membrane structure, tent, or canopy is < 10,000 sf; combined allowable area of structure and building does not exceed International Building Code; sufficient exit capacity of temporary structure and building; and fire access roads are provided.
Membrane structures > 15,000 square feet must be separated from other structures by 50’, unless connected by a corridor. Corridor must contain exit doors on each end and 12 feet opening on each side, approximately opposite of each other.
A 12 feet unobstructed opening must be maintained on all sides of the temporary structure unless otherwise approved by the local AHJ or fire code official.
The FOX Operations Manager shall review documentation of structural stability, provided by tent erecting company, to verify proper erection of temporary structure to manufactured standards.
If structure is air-supplied, the following conditions must be met:
- Backup blower to maintain full inflation pressure.
- Generator power must be provided for at least one blower continuously for four hours if being used by more than 200 people.
12 inches clearance width must be maintained between rows for assembly style seating, with ½” increase for each chair over 24 in a single row.
There should not be less than 100 feet travel distance from any single point in the structure to the nearest exit.
The following chart indicates the necessary number of exits and their widths based on the occupant load:

Occupant Level	Minimum # of Exits	Minimum Width of Each Exit (in) Tent or Structure	Minimum Width of Each Exit (in) Membrane Structure
10-199	2	72	36
200-499	3	72	72
500-999	4	96	72
1000-1990	5	120	96
2000-2999	6	120	96
>3000	7	120	96

Exits openings from tents shall remain open unless covered by flame-resistant curtains of opposite color to the tent:
- The curtains must be distinctly marked in contrast to the tent wall to be recognizable as means of egress.
- The curtains must be installed across an opening that is at least 6 ft in width.
- The curtains must be hung from slide rings or equivalent hardware to be readily moved to the side to create an unobstructed opening in the tent wall that is of the minimum width required for door openings.
Exit doors shall swing in the direction of exit travel and not have an opening force >15 lbs.
Aisle widths must be at least 44 inches wide.
Exits shall be clearly marked and sign shall be installed to indicate direction of travel when serving an occupant load of 50 or more.
Exits can be an approved self-luminous type or shall be internally or externally illuminated.
All tent materials shall be labeled with size and fabric type and shall be flame resistant as determined in accordance with NFPA 701.
Records must be presented to the FOX Operations Manager, from tent erecting company, indicating the tent owner’s contact information, the date the fabric was last treated with flame-resistant solution, the type of chemical used in treatment, and the name of testing agency and test standard used for the fabric testing.
Tent materials must be of non-combustible construction or sprinklers are required.
No smoking is allowed, and signs must be posted.
Open flame or other devices emitting flame, fire or heat or any flammable or combustible liquids, gas, charcoal or other cooking device or any other unapproved devices shall not be permitted inside or located within 20 feet (6096 mm) of the tent, canopy or membrane structures while open to the public unless approved by the fire code official.
Heating or cooking equipment, tanks, piping, hoses, fittings, valves, tubing and other related components shall be installed as specified in the International Mechanical Code and the International Fuel Gas Code and shall be approved by the fire code official. Electrical cooking and heating equipment shall comply with the ICC Electrical Code. Heating and cooking equipment not producing flames must be approved by local Fire Marshal and cannot be located within 10 feet of the exits.
Tents where cooking and heating is approved cannot be within 20 feet of other structures unless otherwise approved by local AHJ or fire code official.
LP-gas containers shall be located outside the tents and contain safety release valves pointed away from the tent. LP-gas containers <500 gallons must be located >10 feet away from any structure. LP-gas containers >500 gallons must be located >25 feet away from any structure.
LP-gas containers must be protected from tampering.
All LP gas connections shall be tested for leaks using soap solution before being placed into service and after any changes or alterations are made to the equipment.
No flammable or combustible liquids can be within 50 feet of any structure.
Motor vehicles used for display must be approved by local Fire Marshal.
Fireworks cannot be used within 100 feet.
Spot or effect lighting must be by electricity and all combustible materials within 6 feet of the spot lighting must be insulated >9.5” thick.
Motion pictures shall not be displayed under structures unless the motion picture film is safety film.
There shall be a minimum of three feet clearance from interior materials and the walls of the structures, when walls exist.
Portable fire extinguishers must be provided.
Fire hose lines (garden hoses) and water supply must be provided.
Back-up generators cannot be located within 20 feet of any structure and shall be isolated from tampering.
24-hour monitoring should be provided for the structure.
Bleacher seating inside a tent structure cannot exceed 12 feet in height.

Heaters used inside a tent must be approved by local Fire Marshal.
Emergency lighting is required for tents >1200 sf.
All temporary electrical equipment shall be connected to a properly grounded electrical supply system and rated for outdoor usage.
Fire alarm system must be installed in tents serving more than 300 people unless otherwise approved by the AHJ or fire code official.
Ceiling height cannot be less than seven feet.
All tent occupants will have to evacuate the tent and seek shelter indoors if lightning strikes are recorded within 8 miles of the scheduled event. The tent can be reoccupied when lightning has not been detected within 8 miles for at least 30 minutes.
Gas, liquid and solid fuel-burning equipment designed to be vented shall be vented to the outside air as specified in the International Fuel Gas Code and the International Mechanical Code. Such vents shall be equipped with approved spark arresters when required. Where vents or flues are used, all portions of the tent, canopy or membrane structure shall be not less than 12 inches (305 mm) from the flue or vent.
All tent structures must be designed to resist a wind speed of 90 mph without significant damage. Appropriate ballast and/or earth anchors must be installed to ensure that the tent structure meets the wind resistance requirements.