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G,4/1 Act (OSHA) and State Industrial Safety Act. This guarantee is an addition to and not intended as a limitation on any other warranty, expressed or implied. The CONTRACTOR shall be fully responsible to the COUNTY for the acts and omissions of its sub- contractors and of persons either directly or indirectly employed by it, as the CONTRACTOR is for the acts and omissions of persons directly employed by it. 5. Insurance: For contracts involving services the COUNTY requires insurance. Insurance shall be primary insurance and shall name the County of Lee as an additional insured. Proof of insurance in the following amounts shall be provided prior to contract signing. CONTRACTOR must provide a certificate of insurance from an insurance company, licensed to do business in the State of North Carolina to the COUNTY upon award of the contract, naming the County of Lee as an additional insured. Insurance coverage must be as follows: Pollution: $1,000.000 coverage for environmental cleanup and restoration. Liability: $2,000,000 general liability coverage Workers Compensation: $1,000,000 coverage Auto: S1,000,000 automobile liability and accident coverage to include environmental restoration and cleanup provision. Insurance shall meet the provisions of the State Health and Safety Code for Hazardous Waste Transporters. In addition, the CONTRACTOR shall comply with the North Carolina Workers' Compensation Act and shall provide for the payment of workers' compensation to its employees in the manner and to the extent required by such Act. In the event the CONTRACTOR is excluded from the requirements of such Act and does not voluntary carry workers' compensation coverage, the CONTRACTOR shall carry or cause its employees to carry adequate medical /accident insurance to cover any injuries sustained by its employees or agents during the performance of SERVICES. The CONTRACTOR agrees to furnish the COUNTY proof of compliance with said Act or adequate medical /accident insurance coverage upon request. 6. Health and Safe[y: The CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for initiating, maintaining and supervising all safety precautions and programs in connection with the work. The CONTRACTOR shall take all necessary precautions for the safety of, and shall provide the necessary protection to prevent damage, injury or loss to all from the work and other persons who may be affected thereby. 7. Non - Discrimination in Employment: The CONTRACTOR shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, sex, race, creed, or national origin. The CONTRACTOR shall take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed and that employees are treated 6