Common use of Weeding Clause in Contracts

Weeding. The Contractor shall weed the grounds and gardens on a continuous basis to prevent the growth of weeds into lawn and landscapes. The Contractor may use weed-killing chemicals to prevent the growth of weeds to eliminate grass and weeds in the cracks and joints within or along sidewalks and curbs. The Contractor shall obtain approval from the safety officer (POSHO) Post Occupational Safety Health Officer) for all applications of weed killers. (a) Herbicides to be used in the accomplishment of work shall be clearly specified and submitted in writing to the COR for approval prior to commencement of work. The submittal shall include the following information as a minimum: 1) Target weeds treated for; 2) Common name and the registration number by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), for each herbicide product; 3) Rate and method of application and formulation for each job (e.g., water soluble spray, gram/square meter); and, 4) Any special precautions not on label that will be taken to prevent environmental damage or herbicide injury. (b) Remove and dispose of all excess herbicide and empty containers at approved facilities for such disposal off the U.S. Government controlled premises in accordance with Kenyan laws and regulation. (c) All rinse water developed in a spray operation shall be used on site. The Contractor shall either empty the tanks by spraying on the treatment site or save for disposal in accordance with Kenyan laws and regulations.