Opinion ID: 1737148
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Heading: protection of lives and health

Text: In order to protect the lives and health of his employees under the contract, the Contractor shall comply with all pertinent provisions of the `Manual of Accident Prevention in Construction' issued by the Associated General Contractors of America, Inc., and shall maintain an accurate record of all cases of death, occupational disease, and injury requiring medical attention or causing loss of time from work, arising out of and in the course of employment on work under the contract. He alone shall be responsible for the safety, efficiency, and adequacy of his plant, appliances, and methods, and for any damage which may result from their failure or their improper construction, maintenance, or operation.  (Apel contract, Supplemental General Provisions of the Special Provisions) (emphasis added). The Apel contract also stated that Apel was responsible for the safety of workers on the job site: