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GET SMART SAFETY GUIDEBOOK /York Divisions

1. Safety is a Value in our Organization!

Organizations that perform well where work involves risk are those with leadership that understand the importance of safety. Our Dedication to the identification of workplace hazards and the formation of an inclusive safety culture is unyielding. By employing *certified safety workers and supervisors, we ensure team members' work remains productive and focused.

By preventing incidents and injury through workplace planning, training and mitigating hazards; goals are achieved and projects are completed on schedule.

Those who demonstrate a commitment to safety often see an increase in workplace morale as well as engagement in the identification of potential issues before those issues become major problems, ensuring all workers go home to their families at the end of the day. By completing our training, your work will be performed in a way that keeps incidents from happening. Our mandatory Safety certification is the best method to ensure a high level of safety expertise in our company, and go beyond simple compliance and into best practice.

Sincerely,

Mike Long, ASHM, CSFSM, STSC Safety Director, Heidler Roofing Services, Inc.

* Certified Safety Workers- All Foreman and Journeyman must obtain a Heidler Roofing Safety Card by April 1, 2016. This card must be available at all times. The card is provide upon completion of the mandatory safety training courses available on-line. New-Hires will have 90 days to complete Safety Card, but have additional training prior to field work.

2. “High-Impact Zero Injury Safety Techniques”

“High-Impact Zero Injury Safety Techniques” are now being used by Heidler Roofing to achieve “Zero Injury.” All of us benefit by us including the techniques in a strong, modern safety program. The high-impact zero injury techniques identified by us are:

Pre-Project/Pre-Task Planning for Safety that will be trained to PM’s and Supers, along with safety behavior training and cultivating skills training.

Safety walk path and behavioral safety training that leads workers to safe arrival and develops safety workflow patterns right from the start of our day.

Written Safety Incentive Program, rewards employees for their safety education and field commitment.

Revised Alcohol and Substance Abuse Program, brings a NO TOLERENCE format to the forefront of our company.

Accident/Incident Investigations that determines the root-cause, work modification and failure determination.

Mandatory near-miss program, an invaluable tool for hands-on training in hazard identification, abatement and injury avoidance. It also helps to train the eyes of the crew to further prevent potential accidents.

Heidler Safety Certification, developed training that certifies employees in OSHA compliance and best tactics for safety.

Critical Safety Worksheet (CSWS) that guides use through an inspection process of tools, electrical hazard inspection, SDS information and use of best practice safety techniques on-site.

Safe Drive Agreement, A strict fleet safety plan which trains drivers to understand the impact of motor vehicle use. Monitors drivers and maintains regulatory compliance.

It is your responsibility to understand and adapt to these techniques. This handbook is the start and training opportunity will follow. You must use the safety information board or safety web site in order to obtain dates, times and additional info, or call the safety director directly at 717-578-3166. Do not assume the information must come only from a supervisor. Safety is a condition of employment, and it’s everyone’s job to know.

3. Safety Starts Our Day!

The 15 MPH speed limit is always effective on Alpha Drive. Headlights must be on, and our pedestrians/workers always have the right of way.

After safely parking, our greatest value, you the worker, proceed along the *safety walk path. The safety walk path, was developed to capture the very best practices of safety at the first start of our day, and must be used by all employees. In this manner, our *certified forklift drivers can see you as they follow the precaution work zone for loading and unloading materials.

Workers will then arrive to get their assignment and are strongly encouraged to take some time and read the posted information, which is on the route of the safety walk path, once inside. Here you will find a wealth of company safety information, training dates and updates on company information.

PARKING LOT RULES-

Workers must use walk path. NO Horseplay. All workers must train in proper loading and unloading (Ergonomics) Safety Vests are required for all Certified Forklift Operators. A spotter must be used for back up during dark hours. 15 MPH speed limit & NO Smoking or Idle of trucks at gas pump.

After you know the site you’re working on today, it's time to consult with the foreman or the designated competent person, as to what *PPE you will need today. PPE issues will be recorded by a receipt for Company Property, and certain PPE must be returned upon last check for employment or the value may be subtracted from your last or next check. All additional PPE issue, even safety glasses require a Receipt.

*Personal Protective Equipment is mandatory. For additional info use-OSHA 1926.95 Criteria for personal protective equipment.

* Safety Walk Path- The designated paths from the entrance to the work assignment areas

* Certified Forklift Operator- All employees who use the company forklift must be certified and their names recorded on the list of certified operators. NO Exceptions.

4. The Drive to the work-site

Unlike other workplaces, the roadway is not a closed environment. Preventing work-related roadway crashes requires strategies that combine traffic safety principles and sound safety management practices. Although employers cannot control roadway conditions, WE can promote safe driving behavior by providing safety information to workers and by setting and enforcing driver safety policies. Crashes are not an unavoidable part of doing business.

Policies-

All employees have the responsibility to; Report poor driving habits, cell phone use by driver, speeding and any/all accidents. Mandatory seat belt use. Drivers cannot conduct business on a cell phone while driving. Obey speed limits and have all documentation and DOT permit on person,

Safety Programs-

Defensive Driving is part of the Heidler Roofing Training Program, and is designed too; Teach workers strategies for recognizing and managing driver fatigue and in-vehicle

distractions. Provide training to workers operating specialized motor vehicles or equipment. Emphasize to workers the need to follow safe driving practices on and off the job.

Driver Performance –

We ensure that workers assigned to drive on the job have; A valid driver’s license and one that is appropriate for the type of vehicle to be driven. Check driving records of prospective employees, and perform periodic rechecks after

hiring. Maintain complete and accurate records of workers’ driving performance.

Truck Safety- Driver Agreement

Trucks must be maintained and provide *back up alarms, inspection reports, safety devices (Triangles, Fire X, etc.), and only used by qualified drivers. Signed Agreement.

NO TOLERENCE FACT- *Workers are not allowed to distract drivers in any manner, NO Horseplay in any Vehicle and all instructions from driver must be followed.

5. Safety at the work-site

1. Upon arrival of your work-site, the foreman or designated employee is required to conduct a safety-huddle. This is a critical part of the day, and provides an overview of the work scope, the hazards you may encounter and the tools or chemicals being used on site today. Here is where the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) may be read, emergency and egress routes are identified and workers can ask questions or explain observations regarding safety on-site.

2. Next, The Critical Safety Worksheet (CSWS) is used to certify inspection and tie off of ladders, and that all fire prevention, PPE, tools and GFCI's are inspected and ready to use. The CSWS, is a mandatory inspection sheet that guides the foreman and crew to a safe, OSHA compliant and best practice day. Workers will be reminded of the Heat-illness program, what to do in an emergency and that safety is a condition of employment at Heidler Roofing Services.

On Site Rules-

CSWS must be complete. All tools must be inspected prior to use and used only by a *competent person. All PPE must be used accordingly and maintained daily or as needed. Ladders must be inspected, tied off and extend 36" above top. All man-lift, forklifts and machines, must be operated by a certified operator. Fall Protection is to be inspected and prepared by a competent person, and the safety

director must be notified for questions or concerns regarding the proper set-up or determination of the use of PFAS, Safety Monitor or devices for the use of anchorage, life-lines etc. ALL standards set forth in OSHA 1926.500 must be complied with.

The fall protection plan and rescue plan must be available and reviewed with all workers prior to site work.

All sites must have at least 1 CPR/First-Aid certified person. The proper Fire prevention devices must be present and workers must have a valid

Heidler Safety Card that certifies training in Fire X use. Heat-Illness Program is always in effect. Near-Miss Reporting is considered critical and performed in an acceptable time-frame. Tool Box Talks are to be conduct with conviction weekly.

IF A FOREMAN SAYS STOP! IT MEANS STOP

*OSHA 1926.32(f)

"Competent person" means one who is capable of identifying existing and predictable hazards in the surroundings or working conditions which are unsanitary, hazardous, or dangerous to employees, and who has authorization to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate them.

6. Safety Coming Home

After a hard day’s work, we want you to go home safe to your family and loved ones. In order to achieve this, it is important to check if you have all the PPE, Harness or issued equipment in safe order. Do not leave safety devices unguarded, out in the weather, or exposed to material that may damage the devices. Please continue to follow all parking lot rules, and remember our DRUG FREE WORKPLACE POLICY. Always report any unsafe behaviors you noticed today, and be sure to wash your hands, so no one in your family is exposed to construction dirt or chemicals. Take care of your health, Hydrate, Rest, and don't Stress!

Thank you for the hard work, safety and great attitude today!

We will see you tomorrow!

Heidler Roofing Services

UNDERSTANDING THE TOOLS WE USE FOR AN EFFECTIVE SAFETY PROGRAM.

1. NEAR-MISS REPORTING-

BE SMART, BE SAFE - IDENTIFY, REPORT, AND PREVENT NEAR MISSES!

A near miss is an accident waiting to happen:● Safety experts believe that many accidents are preceded by one or several near misses.● The difference between a near miss and an accident could be a fraction of an inch or a split second in time.● If the hazards that cause near misses are not corrected, eventually there will be an accident, and someone could be injured.If you have a near miss:● Heed the warning of a near miss, and take every near miss as seriously as if it were an actual accident.● Report it to your supervisor immediately. The sooner you report a safety problem, the sooner it can be fixed.● Don’t be afraid you’ll be blamed or penalized for the incident.Help prevent near misses:● Keep alert for hazards while you work and as you move around the workplace.● Follow safety rules and wear required personal protective equipment.● Report any hazards you see anywhere in the workplace to a supervisor right away.● If you can do so safely, remove the hazard—but still report it.● Participate in safety training and use the information and skills you learn on the job.● Cooperate with coworkers to keep your work area clean, neat, and safe.● Speak up if you see a coworker taking risks; don’t accept unsafe behavior.● Make safety—yours and your coworkers’—a priority every workday

Researchers found that for every lost-time injury more than 3 days in length, there were 189 non injury cases. Understanding the circumstances surrounding a near miss can be valuable to employers. But according to an article in the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) journal, Professional Safety, many organizations and employees resist reporting near misses.

Some experts estimate that for every worker fatality, as many as 10,000 unsafe acts are committed. When reporting occurs, the data gets discussed and changes can be made, reducing the chance for an actual injury or loss.

According to the National Safety Council (NSC), a near miss is an unplanned event that did not result in an injury, illness, or damage. But it could have. “Only a fortunate break in the chain of events prevented an injury, fatality, or damage; in other words, a miss that was nonetheless very near.”

2. INFORMATION, INFORMATION, INFORMATION!

VISUAL REMINDERS, SAFETY READ STATIONS, ON-LINE TRAINING, GET SMART PROGRAM, OPEN-DOOR POLICY and “THINK”ENVIRONMENT ARE ONLY SOME OF THE WAYS TO ASSIST THE SAFE WORKER.

‘THINK!’If you were asked to come up with a one-word definition of safety, or a one-word key to achieving it, in one word, what would be your reply? Would you suggest alertness, meaning always being ready for the unexpected? Would your vote be for skill—being especially adept? Would you define safety as experience, suggesting that the veteran never gets hurt?Perhaps you would settle on cooperation as the key to safety, meaning that it requires us to exercise patience and get along with our fellow worker. Or, after due deliberation, might you finally define safety by using the single word thinking?Certainly alertness, skill, experience, and cooperation are all associated with safety, and contribute to it, but since they in turn require thought, they must be regarded as secondary characteristics.Some years ago, a prominent business executive constantly urged his staff to "Think!" He had THINK! Sign’s posted in numerous locations and made the word virtually a corporate slogan—which became a symbol of his company’s success. It can symbolize—and lead to—success in reducing accidents and injuries, as well. It has often been said that about 90 percent of all accidents can be attributed to unsafe acts on the part of the worker, and failure to think before acting is the cause of practically all accidents in this category. For example:• A carpenter removes a guard from a table saw for the purpose of expediency; an injury results. The carpenter has not given thought to the original purpose of the guard and has suffered the unfortunate consequences.• A machinist, again for the sake of saving time, fails to don safety goggles for a project that will "only take a minute." Again, injury results because of the operator’s failure to think of the possible negative result.• A truck driver, exercising legitimate right of way, is nevertheless involved in an accident. Why? Failure to realize that the other party involved might not grant that right of way, whether as the result of ignorance or impatience.

Many accidents can be averted if we will only discipline ourselves to think carefully about consequences before acting.

When we THINK safety, we act safely.

3. 'But What Can I Do?'

Often I hear one of our company's employees ask "What can I do about accident prevention, since I only work here?" Well, we all work here, and presumably we all want our worksite to be as safe and healthful as possible. That won't happen, though, if we pass the buck.In reality there's a great deal that every one of us can do about accident prevention. It has to do with being continuously alert to possible hazards and following safe work practices and procedures.

Here are just 10 guidelines to "what I can do" and what each of us can do:

1. Know your job. Follow all instructions, and if you are not sure of exactly how to carry out an assigned operation, ask your foreman before you begin.2. Use tools properly. Select the right ones—the ones designed for the job. Be sure they're in good condition. Put them away when you finish.3. Practice good housekeeping. Keep your work area clean and orderly, with nothing in the aisles to create a tripping hazard. Clean up spills promptly. Dispose of scrap properly.4. Develop good lifting habits. Remember the training you've had in this, especially: lifting with your legs, not your back, and getting help for loads you can't easily handle alone. Likewise be ready to team-lift with a co-worker. 5. Avoid falls. Watch where you're going. If using a ladder, set it up properly, face it when climbing up or down, using both hands, and don't overreach. Don't overload scaffolds and keep them clear of excess materials, Inspect and use your PFAS correctly.6. Use the training material and on-line education, and use the GET SMART PROGRAM, read the newsletter and Take it upon yourself to learn, it gets noticed, quick!7. Use required personal protective equipment. Wear a hard hat, gloves, safety shoes and glasses, or whatever specialized equipment the job calls for. That way you avoid both injury and disciplinary action.8. Be alert around machinery. Stand clear of moving equipment and overhead loads. Use SDS sheets to understand the preventive measures.9. Report all accidents and near-miss incidents. Determining the causes can help prevent further incidents that could have more serious results. 10.Avoid horseplay and practical joking. They can easily get out of control and cause serious harm. Discourage others from engaging in such activities.

In a recent study of characteristics of accident-prone employees, one of the personality factors associated with the tendency to have repeated injuries was self-assurance. The accident repeater is convinced of his or her superiority—and the ability to cope with all problems. Such overconfidence leads to taking unnecessary chances, which are followed by frequent accidents and injuries.

Another accident factor was found to be the desire for dominance. The accident repeater has decided opinions but comparatively little regard for the opinions of others. The repeater’s attitude is "There are two ways to do anything—my way and the wrong way."

High-Risk people take it for granted that they will always make out okay, even though the fact that they’re accident repeaters proves how wrong they are. To avoid being like them, never take safety for granted. If there’s the least doubt or question about how to perform a task in the safest way, don’t assume and don’t guess. Check with your supervisor—you'll be doing both of you a favor.

4. BEST PRACTICE ON SITE-

Every employee is empowered to STOP potential injury or incidents. We believe that no hazard should lay waiting for workers to become a victim, and that’s why we expect you to take the tools we put in place serious. Workers should expect the safety huddle to be conducted by their Foreman, and a Critical Safety Worksheet to be completed as intended. Workers have the right to be protected from falls, and the responsibility to use the education provided in identifying any flaws in the fall protection plan, rescue plan or hazard communication on the job site.

Let’s Conquer Hazards with Safe Habits-

A habit is a tendency or disposition to act in a certain way. It is acquired by the repetition of acts. Our ability to acquire habits—whether good or bad—is tied directly to our need for comfort and security. Habits enable us to perform tasks by routine, so that we know they’ll be done properly without our having to plan every step in advance. BEST PRACTICE, Safe work habits can save a lot of pain and misery. The importance of developing these on the job is that we are protected even if we are not thinking about the hazard in particular. If we could always be alert, never let our attention wander, and remember to use all the safe practices and equipment required, then habits would not be necessary. However, these conditions do not always exist. We are sometimes "off our groove," tired, depressed, preoccupied, thinking about something else. It’s at these times that safe work habits really pay off, because hazards are always present. Use the CSWS, insure quality tool box talks are conducted, ask your foreman to request a JHA, for longer projects. ALWAYS COMMUNICATE!

VIOLATION OF POLICIES- CLARIFICATION

All Violations may result in Immediate Discharge. However, we believe in evaluating every violation with the utmost sincerity. Management will determine how we can avoid future poor performance or anything that may damage the culture we are working to obtain. It may be determined that a worker needs additional training, written warning, suspension or other. It is not part of a strong accountability program to offer numbered offenses or an amount of offenses required before discharge.

Employment at Will-

Like all other company policies, this policy does not alter the employment-at-will relationship. Any employee may terminate his or her employment at any time without cause and the company retains the same right.

Practices and policies summary-

DRUGS & ALCOHOL

Policy summary- To help ensure a safe, healthy, and productive drug-free work environment for the employees of Heidler Roofing, and others on company property, to protect company property and assets, maintain favorable public image, and to assure efficient operations, the company has adopted a policy on drugs, alcohol, and other prohibited items. It is the policy of the company to maintain its property and to provide a drug-free work environment that is both safe for our employees, including others having business with the company or on company property, and conducive to efficient and productive work standards. This policy restricts certain items and substances from being brought on or being present on company property, including its parking areas and its vehicles, prohibits company employees and all others from reporting to work, working, or being present on company property, nondependent of whether on duty, from having detectable levels or identifiable trace quantities of certain drugs and other substances, and prohibits the unauthorized possession, by employees or others, of certain materials. The company may take into custody any illegal, unauthorized, or prohibited items or substances and may turn them over to the proper law enforcement agencies.

Definitions- To aid in understanding and administering this policy, the following definitions apply: Illegal drugs—drugs that are not legally obtainable and drugs which are legally obtainable, but have been obtained illegally controlled substances—chemical substances and drugs controlled under the laws of the United States of America or by appropriate state law. Anything that one can consume, but cannot purchase at will.Detectable levels/identifiable trace quantities—the measurable presence of an illegal or prohibited drug or substance found in the body fluids at levels of detection above the lowest cutoff levels, as established by the analytical methods used by the testing laboratory.Reason to believe—a belief based on reasonable observable, objective, or articulable facts sufficient to lead a prudent supervisor to suspect that the employee or other person has been using a prohibited drug, alcohol, or substance. The following are examples of such facts: discovering a cache of marijuana, receiving tips of cocaine use during working hours, tips of drug dealing, increased incidents of absenteeism, increased incidents of physical altercations, an increase in errors, observation of drug use, observation of possession of drugs, observation of physical symptoms of being under the influence of a drug, a pattern of abnormal conduct that indicates drug abuse, erratic behavior that indicates drug abuse, arrest or conviction for a drug-related offense, identification of an employee as the focus of a criminal investigation into illegal drug possession, use or trafficking, and newly discovered evidence that the employee has tampered with a previous drug test. Under the influence—being unable to perform work in a safe and productive manner, being in a physical or mental condition that creates a risk to the safety and well-being of the individual, other employees, the public, or company property and/or having any laboratory evidence of the presence of drugs, alcohol, prohibited, or controlled substances, in excess of an identifiable trace quantity and regardless of quality, in the body.Possession—actual or constructive care, custody, control, or immediate access.Designer drugs—any drug that, through the alteration of the chemical structure of an illegal drug, is manufactured, sold, and used or intended to be used to produce the desired effect of the parent drug.Drug paraphernalia—includes, but not limited to:

Objects used, intended for use, or designed for use in ingesting, inhaling, or otherwise introducing marijuana, cocaine, hashish, hashish oil, etc., into the human body, such as pipes, (metal, wooden, glass, acrylic, stone, plastic, or ceramic, with or without screens), water pipes, carburetion tubes and devices, smoking and carburetion masks, roach clips, or other objects used to hold smoking materials: chamber pipes, electric pipes, air-driver pipes, bongs, ice pipes, and rolling paper not associated specifically with tobacco products Prohibited Items- The use, possession, sale, manufacture, distribution, dispensation, concealment, receipt, transportation, or being under the influence of any of the following items or substances on Company property (including the presence of detectable levels or identifiable trace quantities), by employees and all others, is prohibited as follows:

Illegal drugs, controlled substances, marijuana, intoxicants (legal or illegal), “look-alike” substances, designer drugs, counterfeit or synthetic drugs, inhalants, and any other drugs or substances that will, in any way, affect safety, work ability, alertness, coordination, judgment, response, or the safety of others on the job are prohibited.

Consuming alcoholic beverages while driving or driving any vehicle for company business while intoxicated is prohibited. The consumption of alcohol on company time or on company property is prohibited except as specifically authorized by company management.

Drug paraphernalia. Prescription drugs and over-the-counter medications, except under the following

conditions: 1. The drugs have been prescribed by an authorized medical practitioner for current use (within the past 12 months) for the person in possession of the drugs.

Policy EnforcementBecause of the importance of this policy, company reserves the right, at all times, while on company premises and property and when circumstances warrant, to have company supervisors and/or authorized search and inspection specialists, including scent-trained dogs, conduct searches and inspections of employees, or other persons, and their personal property and effects, to include, but not be limited to, lunch boxes, purses, briefcases, baggage, offices, desks, clothing, and vehicles (including trunks, glove compartments, etc.), for the purpose of determining if such employees or other persons are using, possessing, selling, manufacturing, distributing, dispensing, concealing, receiving, or transporting any of the prohibited items and substances contained in the policy.The employee’s supervisor and a senior company officer have the right to conduct an on-the-spot search and inspection of employees, or others, and their personal property and effects, as described, if said supervisor has a reason to believe that employees, or others, are in direct violation of any part of this policy. All searches and inspections conducted by outside authorized specialists will be in the presence of a senior company officer.All employees are expected to cooperate with any investigation regarding this policy. Failure to cooperate, providing false information, or omitting information may subject any employee to disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.A search and inspection, as defined herein, may also include and require employees and others present on company property to submit to a urine drug screen test and/or blood test or other examination. Tests/inspections are required under the following circumstances:1. During pre-employment examinations.2. When an employee’s supervisor has reason to believe that an employee on company property is using or under the influence of prohibited drugs, alcohol, and substances, or that there has been a violation of this policy.3. Following an on-the-job injury requiring treatment from a physician or following a serious or potentially serious accident or incident, including near misses, in which safety

precautions were violated, unsafe instructions or orders were given, vehicles/equipment/property was damaged, or unusually careless acts were performed. 4. All persons involved and within the immediate vicinity of the incident may have their urine and blood tested. If it is impossible or impractical, because of the physical condition of the individual(s) involved in the accident, to give a urine and blood sample, and if in subsequent medical treatment of the person(s) blood will be drawn, then blood will be analyzed for drugs, alcohol, and other prohibited substances. 5. Random testing (periodic and unannounced) other than to meet current specific job site requirements, will not commence until 30 days following the date of this policy; however, applicants for employment shall be subject to testing as of the date of this policy. The search, inspection, urine, and/or blood drug screening provisions herein will be performed with concern for the personal privacy of each employee, or other person, and will also apply to contract labor, when feasible. All persons shall have the opportunity, before testing, to list all prescription and non-prescription drugs they have used in the last 30 days and to explain the circumstances surrounding the use of such drugs. All records containing medical information will be maintained in accordance with applicable law.Penalties for Violating PolicyAny employee found in violation of this policy, or who refuses to submit to a search or urine and/or blood analysis, shall be removed from company property and be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.Any employee ordered to submit to a urine and/or blood test shall be informed of the reasons why he or she is being ordered to submit the specimen. Any employee failing, after a 3-hour period, to submit the specimen will be informed that this refusal constitutes failure to obey a direct order and that this is grounds for termination.Any employee who, as a result of drug testing and screening, is found to have detectable levels or identifiable trace quantities of a prohibited drug or substance in his or her system, regardless of when or where the drug or substance entered that person’s system, without an explanation satisfactory to company, will be considered in violation of this policy, will be removed from company property and will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment. Additionally, if employment is continued, such employees may be required to submit to random drug screens and/or to participate in and successfully complete a substance abuse program.Preliminary findings of a policy violation may require that the employee be suspended, without pay, pending the results of a company investigation. If said investigation clears the employee of any Policy violation, then said employee will be fully reinstated, Off-the-Job Drug and Alcohol Substance Use and ActivityEmployees who use drugs, alcohol, or chemical substances off-the-job run the risk of jeopardizing the safety of themselves, their family, the public, and the company. Whenever such usage adversely affects public trust in the company or otherwise interferes with the company’s ability to carry out its responsibilities, or increases potential liability for the company, the company may be forced to take disciplinary action against the offending employee(s), up to and including termination of employment. Employees who are convicted or plead guilty or nolo contendere because of off-the-job activities (drug or alcohol related) may be considered in violation of this policy. In deciding what action to take, the company will consider the nature of the charges and other factors relative to the impact of the employee’s conviction or plea upon the conduct of the company’s business. Savings Clause- If any part of this policy is held invalid by a competent authority, such part shall be invalid and the remainder of the policy shall continue in full force and effect.

ERGONOMICS-

Policy summary- The Company is committed to a safe workplace. To that end, when planning new work processes and operations, it will seek designs that minimize the risk of repetitive motion injuries or musculoskeletal disorders (MSD).

The Company will monitor frequent employee reports of aches and pains and existing job tasks that require repetitive, forceful exertions; frequent, heavy, or overhead lifts; awkward work positions; or use of vibrating equipment. Using sources such as injury and illness logs, medical records, job analyses, trade publications, and insurance reports, the Company will gather data to identify jobs or work conditions that may lead to problems.Solutions will be implemented and subsequently reviewed to see if they have reduced or eliminated the problem. Solutions may include personal protective equipment, redesigned work-stations, changes in the manner work is performed, or micro breaks.Employees are encouraged to report muscle strains and aches as they occur and to suggest ways to prevent such strains and aches. When employees report possible MSD injuries, the Company will determine whether they are work-related and promptly respond to the report. Additional steps will then be taken in accordance with applicable law including the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA).

The Company will train supervisors and employees to recognize repetitive motion and other ergonomic injuries and the steps to avoid them. This training will be repeated on a periodic basis. New employees will be trained within 14 days of employment.

Objectives for Ergonomics Awareness Training

•Recognize workplace risk factors for MSDs and understand general control methods. for recommendations. •Recommend ways to control ergonomic hazards based on job analyses and pooling ideas from employees, management, and other affected and interested parties. Objectives for Supervisors •Respond to employees’ concerns regarding ergonomic problems.

ASSURED EQUIPMENT GROUNDING CONDUCTOR

Program summary- It is the policy of Heidler Roofing to establish and implement an assured equipment grounding conductor program on construction sites covering all cord sets, receptacles which are not a part of the permanent wiring of the building or structure, and equipment connected by cord and plug which are available for use or used by employees. This policy shall apply to all construction sites not equipped with ground fault circuit interrupters in accordance with OSHA standard 1926.400 (h)

Supervisors and foreman are designated to implement the assured equipment grounding conductor program. Supervisors will be responsible and accountable for the following:

Each cord set, attachment cap, plug and receptacle of cord set and any equipment connected by cord and plug, except cord sets and receptacles which are fixed and not exposed to damage, shall be visually inspected before each day's use for external defects, such as deformed or missing pins, or insulation damage, and for indication of possible internal damage. Equipment found damaged or defective may not be used until repaired.

In accordance with OSHA Construction Safety and health Standards 1926.21 Safety Training and Education, supervisors shall attend such training sessions as the company may deem necessary.

Fall Protection, Harness Inspection, PFAS and Warning Line Systems.

This summary is only for basic reminders. It does not qualify as training or issue of Heidler Roofing’s fall protection training certification. Training and evaluation is

Fall Arrest- A fall arrest system is required if any risk exists that a worker may fall from an elevated position, as a general rule, the fall arrest system should be used anytime a working height of six feet or more is reached. Working height is the distance from the walking/working surface to a grade or lower level. A fall arrest system will only come into service should a fall occur. A full-body harness with a shock-absorbing lanyard or a retractable lifeline is the only product recommended. A full-body harness distributes the forces throughout the body, and the shock-absorbing lanyard decreases the total fall arresting forces.

Skylights-OSHA has developed standards to prevent workers in general industry and in construction from falling through skylights and roof and floor openings. The OSHAGeneral Industry Standard requires that “every skylight floor opening and hole shall be guarded by a standard skylight screen or a fixed standard railing on all exposed sides” [29 CFR* 1910.23(a)(4)].

Harness Inspection

1. Belts and Rings: For harness inspections begin at one end, hold the body side of the belt toward you, grasping the belt with your hands six to eight inches apart. Bend the belt in an inverted "U." Watch for frayed edges, broken fibers, pulled stitches, cuts or chemical damage. Check D-rings and D-ring metal wear pads for distortion, cracks, breaks, and rough or sharp edges. The D-ring bar should be at a 90 degree angle with the long axis of the belt and should pivot freely.

Attachments of buckles and D-rings should be given special attention. Note any unusual wear, frayed or cut fibers, or distortion of the buckles. Rivets should be tight and unremovable with fingers. Body side rivet base and outside rivets should be flat against the material. Bent rivets will fail under stress.

Inspect frayed or broken strands. Broken webbing strands generally appear as tufts on the webbing surface. Any broken, cut or burnt stitches will be readily seen.

2. Tongue Buckle: Buckle tongues should be free of distortion in shape and motion. They should overlap the buckle frame and move freely back and forth in their socket. Rollers should turn freely on the frame. Check for distortion or sharp edges.

3. Friction Buckle: Inspect the buckle for distortion. The outer bar or center bars must be straight. Pay special attention to corners and attachment points of the center bar.

Lanyard Inspection

When inspecting lanyards, begin at one end and work to the opposite end. Slowly rotate the lanyard so that the entire circumference is checked. Spliced ends require particular attention. Hardware should be examined under procedures detailed below.

HardwareSnaps: Inspect closely for hook and eye distortion, cracks, corrosion, or pitted surfaces. The keeper or latch should seat into the nose without binding and should not be distorted or obstructed. The keeper spring should exert sufficient force to firmly close the keeper. Keeper rocks must provide the keeper from opening when the keeper closes.

Thimbles: The thimble (protective plastic sleeve) must be firmly seated in the eye of the splice, and the splice should have no loose or cut strands. The edges of the thimble should be free of sharp edges, distortion, or cracks.

LanyardsSteel Lanyards: While rotating a steel lanyard, watch for cuts, frayed areas, or unusual wear patterns on the wire. The use of steel lanyards for fall protection without a shock-absorbing device is not recommended.

Web Lanyard: While bending webbing over a piece of pipe, observe each side of the webbed lanyard. This will reveal any cuts or breaks. Due to the limited elasticity of the web lanyard, fall protection without the use of a shock absorber is not recommended.

Rope Lanyard: Rotation of the rope lanyard while inspecting from end to end will bring to light any fuzzy, worn, broken or cut fibers. Weakened areas from extreme loads will appear as a noticeable change in original diameter. The rope diameter should be uniform throughout, following a short break-in period. When a rope lanyard is used for fall protection, a shock-absorbing system should be included.

Shock-Absorbing PacksThe outer portion of the shock-absorbing pack should be examined for burn holes and tears. Stitching on areas where the pack is sewn to the D-ring, belt or lanyard should be examined for loose strands, rips and deterioration.

Visual Indication of Damage toWebbing and Rope Lanyards

HeatIn excessive heat, nylon becomes brittle and has a shriveled brownish appearance. Fibers will break when flexed and should not be used above 180 degrees Fahrenheit.

ChemicalChange in color usually appears as a brownish smear or smudge. Transverse cracks appear when belt is bent over tight. This causes a loss of elasticity in the belt.

Ultraviolet RaysDo not store webbing and rope lanyards in direct sunlight, because ultraviolet rays can reduce the strength of some material.

Molten Metal or Flame

Webbing and rope strands may be fused together by molten metal or flame. Watch for hard, shiny spots or a hard and brittle feel. Webbing will not support combustion, nylon will.

Paint and SolventsPaint will penetrate and dry, restricting movements of fibers. Drying agents and solvents in some paints will appear as chemical damage.

Cleaning of Equipment

Basic care for fall protection safety equipment will prolong and endure the life of the equipment and contribute toward the performance of its vital safety function. Proper storage and maintenance after use is as important as cleaning the equipment of dirt, corrosives or contaminants. The storage area should be clean, dry and free of exposure to fumes or corrosive elements.

Nylon and PolyesterWipe off all surface dirt with a sponge dampened in plain water. Squeeze the sponge dry. Dip the sponge in a mild solution of water and commercial soap or detergent. Work up a thick lather with a vigorous back and forth motion. Then wipe the belt dry with a clean cloth. Hang freely to dry but away from excessive heat.

DryingHarness, belts and other equipment should be dried thoroughly without exposure to heat, steam or long periods of sunlight.

SAFETY MONITORS-

The safety monitor shall be identified by wearing a safety vest.

1. Recognition of the fall hazards in the work area (at the leading edge and when making initial connections-point of erection). 2. Avoidance of fall hazards using established work practices which have been made known to the employees. 3. Recognition of unsafe practices or working conditions that could lead to a fall, such as windy conditions. 4. The function, use, and operation of safety monitoring systems, guardrail systems, body belt/harness systems, control zones and other protection to be used. 5. The correct procedure for erecting, maintaining, disassembling and inspecting the system(s) to be used. 6. Knowledge of construction sequence or the erection plan.

Safety Monitoring System

A safety monitoring system means a fall protection system in which a competent person is responsible for recognizing and warning employees of fall hazards. The duties of the safety monitor are to:

1. Warn by voice when approaching the open edge in an unsafe manner. 2. Warn by voice if there is a dangerous situation developing which cannot be seen by another person involved with product placement, such as a member getting out of control.

3. Make the designated erectors aware they are in a dangerous area. 4. Be competent in recognizing fall hazards. 5. Warn employees when they appear to be unaware of a fall hazard or are acting in an unsafe manner. 6. Be on the same walking/working surface as the monitored employees and within visual sighting distance of the monitored employees. 7. Be close enough to communicate orally with the employees. 8. Not allow other responsibilities to encumber monitoring. If the safety monitor becomes too encumbered with other responsibilities, the monitor shall (1) stop the erection process; and (2) turn over other responsibilities to a designated erector; or (3) turn over the safety monitoring function to another designated, competent person.The safety monitoring system shall not be used when the wind is strong enough to cause loads with large surface areas to swing out of radius, or result in loss of control of the load, or when weather conditions cause the walking-working surfaces to become icy or slippery.

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