Common use of AUTHORITY AND RESPONSIBILITY OF THE ENGINEER Clause in Contracts

AUTHORITY AND RESPONSIBILITY OF THE ENGINEER. All work shall be done under the general review of the Engineer. The Engineer shall decide any and all questions which may arise as to the quality and acceptability of materials furnished, work performed, rate of progress of work, interpretation of Drawings and Specifications and all questions as to the acceptable fulfillment of the Contract. The Engineer will not be responsible for the Contractor's compliance with Health and Safety standards set forth in the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (PL 91-596), or the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act (PL 91-54), or any amendments thereto. The Engineer will not be responsible for the construction means, methods, techniques, sequences or procedure or the safety precautions and programs incident thereto. The Engineer will not be responsible for the acts or omissions of any Contractor, any subcontractor or any of the Contractor(s)' or subcontractor(s)' agents or employees or any other person performing any of the work under their agreement; and in no way does the Engineer guarantee, insure, nor assume responsibility for methods or appliances used by the Contractor(s) or subcontractor(s), nor safety of the job or project or compliance with the laws and regulations. The Engineer shall not be in any way responsible for any liability for claims, lawsuits, expenses or damages arising from, or in any manner related to the exposure to, or the handling or disposal of any asbestos or asbestos products or waste.

AUTHORITY AND RESPONSIBILITY OF THE ENGINEER. All work shall be done under the general review of the Engineer. The Engineer shall decide any and all questions which may arise as to the quality and acceptability of materials furnished, work performed, rate of progress of work, interpretation of Drawings and Specifications and all questions as to the acceptable fulfillment of the ContractContract after consultation with the Town Supervisor. The Engineer will not be responsible for the Contractor's compliance with Health and Safety standards set forth in the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (PL 91-596), or the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act (PL 91-54), or any amendments thereto. The Engineer will not be responsible for the construction means, methods, techniques, sequences or procedure or the safety precautions and programs incident thereto. The Engineer will not be responsible for the acts or omissions of any Contractor, any subcontractor or any of the Contractor(s)' or subcontractor(s)' agents or employees or any other person performing any of the work under their agreement; and in no way does the Engineer guarantee, insure, nor assume responsibility for methods or appliances used by the Contractor(s) or subcontractor(s), nor safety of the job or project or compliance with the laws and regulations. The Engineer shall not be in any way responsible for any liability for claims, lawsuits, expenses or damages arising from, or in any manner related to the exposure to, or the handling or disposal of any asbestos or asbestos products or waste.