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City Beautiful Horticultural Services, Inc.
Safety Manual
Date Adopted: June 22, 2010 Date Revised: March 9, 2011
4801 Patch Road | Orlando FL 32822-3302 | 407-381-1910
Table of Contents
SAFETY POLICY: AN INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................. 1
OUR SAFETY GOALS ................................................................................................................................ 1
COMPLIANCE............................................................................................................................................. 2
Safety Director .......................................................................................................................................... 2
Facility Compliance Reviews & Planning ................................................................................................ 2
Environmental Considerations .................................................................................................................. 2
Safety Violations and Penalties................................................................................................................. 2
Class A Offense .................................................................................................................................... 2
Class B Offense ..................................................................................................................................... 2
General Safety Rules ................................................................................................................................. 3
PERSONAL SAFETY .................................................................................................................................. 4
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) ....................................................................................................... 4
Table: Required Personal Protective Equipment .................................................................................. 4
First Aid Kits............................................................................................................................................. 6
Safety Recommendations .......................................................................................................................... 6
What to Do When an Injury Happens ....................................................................................................... 6
SAFETY TRAINING PROGRAM .............................................................................................................. 6
VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT.................................................................................................................. 7
Care of Vehicles, Equipment, and Furnishings ......................................................................................... 7
Employee Use of Company Vehicles ....................................................................................................... 7
Vehicle Safety Rules ................................................................................................................................. 8
What to Do When You Have an Accident ................................................................................................ 8
COMPANY PROPERTY ............................................................................................................................. 9
CHEMICAL SAFETY .................................................................................................................................. 9
Hazard Communication Program.............................................................................................................. 9
List of Hazardous Materials ...................................................................................................................... 9
Employee Training .................................................................................................................................... 9
Non-Routine Tasks ................................................................................................................................. 10
Chemical Container Disposal Policy ...................................................................................................... 10
Exposure to Chemicals ........................................................................................................................... 10
First Aid Kits........................................................................................................................................... 11
Emergency Spill Response Instructions .................................................................................................. 11
Additional Chemical Safety Rules .......................................................................................................... 11
Table: Chemical Reference Sheet ....................................................................................................... 11
INDEX ........................................................................................................................................................... i
EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FORM ......................................................................................... A
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City Beautiful Horticultural Services, Inc. Safety Manual
SAFETY POLICY: AN INTRODUCTION
City Beautiful Horticultural Services, Inc. (City Beautiful) is committed to providing safe working
conditions for all employees and complying with all current and applicable occupational health, safety,
and environmental laws. City Beautiful has developed the operations, procedures, and policies that we
believe are needed to provide such conditions. These include training employees to work safely on their
jobs at all times and to report unsafe working conditions promptly to their supervisors.
This manual details the components of our safety program that make up our safety policy. Each employee
receives a copy of this manual and must sign a form indicating that he or she has received and read the
manual and understands the contents. Should any employee have questions concerning any of the content
in this manual, he or she may ask a supervisor or the Office Manager.
For clarification, the terms “the company” and “we” may be used interchangeably in this handbook. The
reader should interpret “we” in this context to mean the owner, Rusty Woodall, and his designees (usually
management personnel) who have the authority to make decisions and take actions, as appropriate,
regarding company policy, procedures, or other company business.
OUR SAFETY GOALS
To support a clear and successful safety policy, we have identified the following goals, which are to
establish and maintain a culture of safety at City Beautiful;
maintain informed and enthusiastic leadership to model excellent safety management and
practices for the company;
cultivate safety-conscious employees who understand company safety policies and implement all
safety procedures at all times;
conduct regular safety training;
have and enforce a system of consequences for employees who violate policy or procedure;
plan and provide facilities that are safe and efficient;
reduce costs related to accidents, neglect, and unsafe practices; and
generally be proactive regarding safety on company and customer properties.
The remainder of this manual will address the specific programs and strategies we use to accomplish the
above goals. We present these in the following categories: Compliance, Personal Safety, Training,
Vehicles and Equipment, Company Property, and Chemical Safety.
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COMPLIANCE
City Beautiful will comply with all applicable legal requirements regarding safety and occupational
health. Because the rules and regulations are so extensive, each employee is encouraged to consult with
his or her supervisor about any questions, but the following areas provide additional details about
compliance issues.
Safety Director
To ensure that safety remains a priority with City Beautiful, we have appointed a safety director to
develop, review, and administer safety policies and procedures. The director cooperates with managers
and production staff to ensure compliance with all laws and regulations and with all programs and rules
within the company. The director also supports managers in their efforts to hold safety meetings, plan
trainings, and support safety in all respects.
Facility Compliance Reviews & Planning
City Beautiful will conduct periodic safety reviews to ensure that all company facilities meet legally
required standards. The Safety Director or other authorized employee will document any violations or
concerns and implement a plan to promptly address them. We will also make safety a primary
consideration in any planning for facility improvements.
Environmental Considerations
City Beautiful will follow the provisions of any applicable environmental regulations as they relate to
occupational health and safety. In keeping with a proactive approach to safety management, we will make
every effort to prevent development of conditions harmful to the environment. Should it come to our
attention that we are responsible for creating an environmental hazard, we will act immediately to remedy
it and will fully cooperate with federal, state, and local efforts in the process.
Additional efforts to comply with environmental safety may be found in the section on Chemical Safety
in this manual.
Safety Violations and Penalties
City Beautiful provides safety rules to which we expect each employee to adhere. Each rule has a specific
class of penalty attached to it. The following is a brief description of each class of offense, and the next
section on general safety rules will provide examples:
Class A Offense
These are serious violations related to our drug and alcohol policy and procedures. Please refer to that
section in the City Beautiful Horticultural Services, Inc. Staff Handbook.
Class B Offense
Violations that have a lesser degree of punishment and reflect consequences according to the following:
First Offense: Written Warning
Second Offense: Written Warning
Third Offense: Suspension or Dismissal
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General Safety Rules
Our company’s ability to comply with safety laws and regulations and to keep all employees safe is
increased by employees’ adherence to the following rules:
Safety Glasses: We issue safety glasses to each production employee upon employment and require their
use when the probability exists of eye injury from flying materials. This includes during the use of all gas-
powered equipment. (Class B Offense)
Ear Protection: We provide ear plugs, but the employee is responsible for obtaining them from
inventory. Employees must wear ear protection when operating loud equipment, such as a backpack
blower, for long periods of time. (Class B Offense)
Note: The employee is responsible to care for and keep track of safety items that the company issues,
such as safety glasses and ear plugs. Should the employee misplace or lose the items initially provided, he
or she is responsible to request replacement and will be charged for any such replacements. Extra items
are available at all times in the tool checkout area in the warehouse.
Clothing: Employees are to wear only company-issued uniforms and T-Shirts. Wearing loose, torn, or
frayed clothing is prohibited.
Alcoholic Beverages and Illegal Drugs: Alcoholic beverages or illegal drugs are prohibited during
working hours and after working hours at the job site or on company premises. (Class A Offense)
Portable Music Players: Portable music players, such as a Walkman radio or i-Pod are not allowed
during the work day. (Class B Offense)
Manufacturer-Equipped Safety Items: Employees are not to remove from the company premises or
tamper with any manufacturer-equipped safety items.
Equipment Malfunctions: The employee is responsible to report any equipment malfunctions and must
never operate equipment that does not appear safe. Employees must report any such equipment problems
to a supervisor. (Class B Offense)
Special Conditions for Turning Off Vehicles or Equipment: Employees are to turn off vehicles or
equipment under the following conditions:
when emptying grass clippings,
if the vehicle or equipment poses a threat to the general public,
when loading or unloading equipment,
when adjusting height of cut, and
during any other unsafe condition.
(Class B Offense)
Running Equipment: Employees must never leave running equipment unattended (Class B Offense)
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Behavior: We prohibit horseplay, scuffling, or other acts that may adversely affect the safety or well-
being of other employees or others. (Class B Offense)
Lifting: Employees may not load or unload equipment without assistance, unless the vehicle has an
electric tailgate. If lifting other heavy materials, employees must use proper lifting practices, including
never lifting equipment or material over 50 pounds without assistance from a fellow employee.
Job Site Inspections: Before beginning work at a job site, employees must inspect the site for hazards
such as broken glass, trash, or other objects, including ones that may be hidden from view, to prevent
injury to employees or bystanders.
PERSONAL SAFETY
This section provides details on personal protective equipment and what to do when an injury happens.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
City Beautiful requires employees to wear all appropriate PPE at the proper times and in the proper
environments. Failure to wear required protective equipment may result in a verbal or written reprimand.
Repeated offenses may result in suspension or dismissal. The company is legally bound to make sure that
each employee complies with this policy. All supervisors will strictly enforce it.
The following table provides both specific equipment that represents the various tasks that employees
must perform and the related PPE that employees must wear when completing these tasks. The last two
table entries include required inspections.
Table: Required Personal Protective Equipment
Please see next page for complete table.
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REQUIRED PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
JOB/MACHINERY PPE/INSPECTIONS
All Services Boots
All Gas-Powered Equipment Safety Glasses
Bobcat (with loose material) Safety Glasses
Pruning Safety Glasses
Rebar/Nails in Timbers Safety Glasses
Mulching (in windy conditions) Safety Glasses
Applying Pre-Emergent Herbicide (in
windy conditions) Safety Glasses, Rubber Gloves
Chain Saw Face Mask, Safety Glasses, Ear Plugs, Hard Hats, Chaps
Weed Eater Ear Plugs, Safety Glasses
Mowers Ear Plugs, Safety Glasses
Blowers Ear Plugs (extended use), Safety Glasses
Hedge Shears Ear Plugs (extended use), Safety Glasses
Trencher Ear plugs (extended use), Safety Glasses
Boom Truck Hard Hats (for use in restricted area or as required by
Contractors on site)
Chipper Ear Plugs, Safety Glasses, Hard Hat
Flat Filler Safety Glasses, Dust Mask (when transporting dry soil mix
in windy conditions)
Sprayer in Greenhouse Respirator or Mask, Full-Body Protective Suit
Welding Gloves, Goggles
Brush Cutter Chaps
Skid Steer Loader, Trencher, Tree Spade,
Loader, or Backhoe
Inspections for presence of utilities must be done before
any work begins! (Excludes nursery)
Crane Truck, Skid Steer Loader,
Loader/Backhoe, Tree Spade
Job site inspection must include visually locating all
overhead wires!
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First Aid Kits
First aid kits are available on each vehicle and in the office. The assigned driver/crew foreman is
responsible to ensure that the kits are well-maintained. Each kit should contain Band-Aids, gauze pads,
tape, an ice pack, latex gloves, burn cream, antibiotic ointment, and eyewash.
Safety Recommendations
The company is concerned about your safety. While the following precautions are not required, we highly
recommend that you follow them:
Wearing steel-toed boots with slip resistant soles for all phases of work
Wearing caps or hats. Heat influences the productivity of each crew member. By keeping the top
of the head from direct exposure to the sun, the probability of heat stress or heat stroke is reduced.
What to Do When an Injury Happens
In the event of an on-the-job injury, employees are required to abide by the following procedures. Failure
to follow any of these procedures could result in the loss of any benefits for which you might be eligible.
1. In a life-threatening emergency, call 911 as soon as possible. If you do not have access to a
phone, radio the main office, and they will call 911 and notify your supervisor.
2. In a non-life-threatening emergency, contact your supervisor. Your supervisor will determine
if the injury is severe enough to require professional medical attention. You will be direc ted
to the nearest medical facility if the injury requires immediate attention. If the injury is less
severe, you will be directed to an appropriate facility for care. If you are hurt on the weekend
or if the work injury develops while you are off work, you must notify your supervisor
immediately the next business day.
3. After our company doctor notifies your supervisor or the company safety manager regarding
your expected time of recovery or the seriousness of the injury, the company will determine
if you must either report daily to the office for light duty or rest at home. City Beautiful
wants to have each employee back to work as soon as possible after any accident.
4. An employee injury report needs to be filled out as soon after the injury as possible .
Witnesses to the injury must also fill out a statement regarding the injury. Employees may
obtain these forms from their supervisor.
5. Depending on the severity of the accident and the circumstances causing each accident, the
injured employee may be required to submit to a post-accident drug and alcohol test.
6. It is imperative that employees follow all instructions set by the company doctor and return to
work only after providing the company with a doctor's release. We will maintain close
communication with the employee’s doctor at all times.
SAFETY TRAINING PROGRAM
City Beautiful is committed to providing practical and high-quality safety programs. We believe that by
increasing awareness, we will decrease hazards, risks, and accidents. Our safety training program includes
the following:
New-Employee Orientation: In addition to other company policies and procedures to which new
employees are introduced, the employee receives a copy of the City Beautiful Horticultural
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Services, Inc. Safety Manual, and is required to read it, ask any questions, and sign off that he or
she has read and understands the information. The employee also receives, in person, an overview
of City Beautiful’s safety programs and requirements.
Safety Meetings: The company holds safety meetings on a regular basis. Each department
manager conducts the meeting that includes one safety topic, a review of any accidents or near-
accidents, methods to prevent accidents, and suggestions for future safety topics. This program
may include occasional guest speakers.
Employee Input: City Beautiful recognizes that employees are a valuable resource regarding
safety on job sites, on the road, or on company premises. Consequently, company supervisors and
managers will seek input from employees for safety topics that might be helpful in trainings or
safety meeting discussions.
Employee Recognition: Our safety program includes recognizing employees who work in a safe
manner.
Chemical Safety: As applicable, employees receive training on hazardous materials. More on
this training may be found in this manual’s section on Chemical Safety.
VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT
Only authorized employees may operate company vehicles, including over-the-road vehicles and other
pieces of power equipment. Unauthorized operation of power equipment may lead to dismissal of both the
employee and his or her supervisor.
Drivers of all vehicles must observe federal, state, and local laws in the operation of vehicles. If a vehicle
is subject to Department of Transportation regulations, the driver must be certified or qualified under any
applicable DOT regulations. City Beautiful complies with any testing requirements mandated by the
Department of Transportation.
Employees must immediately report to a supervisor all accidents involving company equipment and/or
vehicles. Likewise, employees must promptly report any moving traffic violations that occur, whether on
or off duty. Failure to do so may lead to termination of employment.
We provide the following additional information regarding the care and use of vehicles and equipment
and rules and procedures regarding them.
Care of Vehicles, Equipment, and Furnishings
The assigned driver/crew foreman is responsible to see that vehicles and equipment assigned to the
crew receive regular, standard maintenance. The assigned driver/crew foreman is also responsible for
small tools issued to the crew. The shop manager will randomly inspect all vehicles and farm equipment
monthly to determine if they are being properly maintained and kept clean.
Employee Use of Company Vehicles
Company vehicles are to be used for company business only. Personal use of company vehicles is
prohibited unless permission is granted by a company officer in writing.
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Vehicle Safety Rules
City Beautiful believes that transportation of its employees is a critical issue that demands effective
management, sound operating procedures, and trained people. Disruptions in this system can lower
company efficiency and cause accidents. Therefore, any manager who observes an employee in violation
of one of the vehicle safety rules is required to fill out a safety violation report that will be signed by both
the employee in question and the manager. Copies of the report will be put in the employee's personnel
file and the safety violation file. All employees must adhere to the following policies:
1. All employees who are selected to drive company vehicles must provide a valid Florida
driver’s license. Never drive a vehicle without a valid driver's license. All drivers must
possess any applicable certifications and licenses.
2. Seat belts must be used at all times.
3. All employees are required to ride in the cab and never in the truck bed.
4. Crew supervisors or designated crew members must check daily maintenance items before
leaving company premises and report to management immediately any defects or problems.
Employees must never drive a vehicle that appears unsafe. Daily maintenance items include
but are not limited to
headlights
brake lights
back-up lights
turn signals
tire wear
brakes and horn
emergency brake
mirror adjustment
5. Drivers must always use a spotter, if available, when backing company vehicles.
6. When windshield wipers are on, headlights must be on.
7. Employees must report malfunctions of the vehicle to the company maintenance department
by submitting a Pre-Trip Vehicle Inspection Report.
What to Do When You Have an Accident
While we make every effort to avoid accidents, should one occur, any employee involved will be much
better equipped to handle the situation if he or she knows ahead of time what to do. The following steps
will help in that endeavor:
1. Stop at once and investigate.
2. Protect the scene. Use warning devices. Get help from bystanders. Turn off all engines. Do not
smoke. Guard against fire.
3. Assist injured persons. Don’t move them unless absolutely necessary. Summon an ambulance if
needed.
4. Get help. Use your company, personal, or nearby phone to notify the police and supervisor. Give
the location and nature of the accident. Notify the company.
5. Identify yourself and the company. Show your license and registration on request.
6. Obtain facts about other injured persons, other vehicles involved, and any damaged property.
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7. Be courteous. Make no statement about the accident except to police or our insurance company
representative.
8. Fill out and check off all applicable information on a vehicle accident report form located inside
the glove box. This accident report form shall be kept in every vehicle at all times.
9. Take pictures of the accident scene with the disposable camera in your glove box. Turn the
camera in to your supervisor or the office.
COMPANY PROPERTY
In addition to other policies and procedures in this manual that reference care of vehicles, equipment, and
other company property, it bears repeating that the employee is responsible for the safe operation of all
company tools, equipment, machinery, vehicles, or other company property in his or her charge.
Additionally, each employee will respect the company grounds and facilities, exercising care, properly
securing tools, supplies, or other items, and performing clean-up as appropriate.
The company will provide for proper care and maintenance of company property, but each employee
should report any malfunction to his or her immediate supervisor. The supervisor shall investigate and
take the necessary steps to correct the malfunction as soon as possible. The shop manager has the
authority to prohibit use of any vehicle or piece of equipment if it poses a danger to employees.
CHEMICAL SAFETY
Hazard Communication Program
City Beautiful is firmly committed to providing all of its employees with a safe and healthy work
environment. Our company policy is to provide our employees with essential information and training
regarding hazardous materials on the work site or company premises. Our hazard communication
program includes training on container labeling, material safety data sheets, hazardous materials that we
typically use, how to contain spills, first aid, and other important topics. The rest of this section provides
details of our program.
List of Hazardous Materials
The company maintains a list of all hazardous materials that we use on the work site. (A copy of this list
appears in this section of the handbook.) Employees obtain the details of these materials by reviewing
container labels and material safety data sheets (MSDS). Copies of MSDS for all hazardous materials
to which employees may be exposed are readily accessible to employees in the work area during each
work shift.
Employee Training
Employees are to attend a training session on hazardous materials when applicable at the time of
employment, and then as new hazardous materials are introduced. The training session will cover the
following:
an overview of the hazard communication requirements;
a review of the chemicals present in the workplace operations;
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the location and availability of our written hazard communication program, a list of hazardous
materials, and MSDS;
methods and observation techniques that may be used to detect the presence or release of
hazardous materials in the work area;
physical and health hazards of the materials in the work areas;
how to reduce or prevent exposure to hazardous workplace materials by using good work
practices, personal protective equipment, etc.;
emergency procedures to follow if employees are exposed to hazardous materials; and
an explanation of our hazard communication program, including how to read labels and MSDS to
obtain appropriate hazard information.
When a new type of product is introduced into a work area or the chemical composition of a product
changes, a supervisor will review the above items as they are related to the new materials.
Non-Routine Tasks
Periodically, employees are required to perform non-routine tasks. Prior to starting work on such projects,
a supervisor will inform such employees about hazards to which they may be exposed and appropriate
protective and safety measures they should take.
Chemical Container Disposal Policy
Hazardous material is any substance that requires a material safety data sheet and has a label, which
contains such words as “danger,” “caution,” and “warning.” When disposing of any container that held
hazardous material, the employee must triple-rinse each container and recycle the rinse water. If the
container is not to be reused (e.g., post-emergent herbicide) then a hole is to be put in the bottom so
the container cannot be retrieved and used by an unsuspecting person. An employee with any
questions about whether a container or material needs special attention is to ask a supervisor.
Exposure to Chemicals
Chemicals may enter the body in three ways:
through the mouth (orally),
through the skin and eyes (dermatologically), or
through the lungs (by inhalation).
Employees who become exposed to chemicals should do the following:
In case of exposure to the skin or eyes, wash immediately with large quantities of water. The
company provides an eye wash station within the warehouse. If you are at a job site, use slowly
running water out of a hose.
In case of exposure through inhalation, get the victim to fresh air immediately. Apply artificial
respiration if necessary.
In all cases of suspected chemical exposure, refer to the product label and the material safety
data sheets for decontamination procedures along with the above first aid procedures.
In all cases of exposure to chemicals, notify your supervisor and get professional medical help
as soon as possible.
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First Aid Kits
As stated in the Personal Safety section of this manual, first aid kits are available on each vehicle and in
the office. The assigned driver/crew foreman is responsible to ensure that the kits are well-maintained.
Each kit should contain Band-Aids, gauze pads, tape, an ice pack, latex gloves, burn cream, antibiotic
ointment, and eyewash.
Emergency Spill Response Instructions
1. Make sure to wear all appropriate personal protective items, such as gloves.
2. Stop the leak if possible. Close valves, tape leaky hoses, etc.
3. Contain any spilled material if possible. Use hazard pillows to stop flow of material to sewers,
storm drains, etc.
4. Call your supervisor and office immediately to report the accident.
Additional Chemical Safety Rules
A non-licensed employee may not handle chemicals without the direct supervision of a certified
applicator or technician and will be in violation of company policy if found doing so. When mixing and
handling pesticides or other materials, always consult the product label for required protective
equipment.
Table: Chemical Reference Sheet
Please see next page for complete table.
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CHEMICAL REFERENCE SHEET
PRODUCT SYNONYMS TOXICITY
Ambush Permethrin, Pounce Low
Ambush 2E Permethrin, Pounce High
Banrot None Listed Low
Benlate Benomyl, Tersan 1991 Low
Black Leaf 40 Nicotine Sulfate High
Chipco 26019 Rovral, Glycophene, Iprodione Low
Copper Hydroxide Kocide 101, Comae Low
Copper Sylfate Vitriol, Bluestone, Triangle High
Daconil 2787 Bravo, Exothenn Termil, Chlorothalonil Low
Dacthal W-75DAC 893 Chlorthal Dimethyl Low
Di Syston 8 Disulfoton, Dithiosystox Dithiodemeton High
Di Syston 15% Granular Bay S276, Disulfoton Moderate
Dithane Z-78 Zineb, Parzate Slight
Diazinon Diazinon, Dizinon, Spectracide Moderate
Enide Dephenamid, Dymid Low/Mod.
Ferbam Ferbam, Ferberk Slight
Isotox Insect Spray Lindane, Lindagam, Novigam Silvanol Moderate
Lindane Spray #2000 Lindane, Novigam, Silvanol, Lindafor Moderate
Kelthane 35 Miticide Dicofol, Mitigan, Acarin Low
Lannate Insecticide Methomyl, Nudrin Low
Lesan 35% W.P. Fenaminosulf, Bay 22555 Moderate
Lesan 70% W.P. Fenaminosulf, Bay 22555 Moderate
Manzate Maneb, Tersan N/A
Mavrik 2E Fluvalinate, Spur Low
Metasystox - R.S.C. Metasystenox, Osydemeton, Bay-21097 Moderate
Ornalin Vinclozolin, Ronilan, VorlanSlight/ Low
Orthene Tree and Oma. Spr Orth 1242, Ortran, Acephate Low
Otho Malathion 5 Emulsive (Malathion) Malathion, Calmathion Low
Oxamyl l OG Vydate Low
Paraquat Dichloride Paraquat High
Pentac Aquaflow Dienochlor, Pentac WP Low
Pirimor 50W Rapid, Aphox, Pirimicarb Moderate
Plantfume 103 Sulfotep, Dithio, Thiotepp Bladafum N/A
Plictran 50 W Miticide Dowco 213, Cyhexatin Low/Mod.
Pramex Ambush, Extiban, Perthrine, Pounce,
Permethrim
Low
Roundup None Low
Sevin 50 Wettable, Ortho Carbaryl, Tercyl Moderate
Simazine 4G Princep, Aquizine Low
Subdue 2E Metalazyl, Ridomil Low
Suiflan 75 W Oryzalin, Ryzelan, Dirimal Slight
Systox 2 Demeton, Bay 10756, Mercaptofos High
Temik 10% Gran. Aldicarb Aldicarb High
Terraclor 75 W.P. Avicol, PCNB, Folosan N/A
Treflan Trifluralin, Trim, Elanolan, Ipersan N/A
Turban W.P. Ethazol, OM2424 N/A
White Fly Spray Resmethrin Low
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INDEX
A
Accidents
Chemical .............................................................................................................................................................................. 10–11
Reporting ............................................................................................................................................. See Accidents, What to Do
What to Do ................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
B
Boots, Steel-toed ................................................................................................................................ See Safety, Recommendations
C
Chemical
Container Disposal ..................................................................................................................................................................... 10
Labels ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 10
Labels (List of Hazardous Materials) ............................................................................................................................................ 9
Reference Sheet (Table) ............................................................................................................................................................. 12
Chemicals
Emergency Spill Response.......................................................................................................................................................... 11
Exposure to .............................................................................................................................................. See Accidents, Chemical
Handling (Additional Chemical Safety Rules) ............................................................................................................................. 11
Class A or Class B Offense ................................................................................................................................................ See Offense
Company Property ............................................................................................................................................................................ 9
Compliance
Environmental Considerations ..................................................................................................................................................... 2
Facility Reviews ............................................................................................................................................................................ 2
F
First Aid Kits ................................................................................................................................................................................ 6, 11
H
Hats ..................................................................................................................................................... See Safety, Recommendations
Hazard Communication Program ...................................................................................................................................................... 9
Hazardous Materials
List ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 9
I
Injuries, What to Do .......................................................................................................................................................................... 6
M
Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) .............................................................................................................................................. 9
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Non-Licensed Employee
See Additional Chemical Safety Rules ........................................................................................................................................ 11
O
Offense
Class A Defined ............................................................................................................................................................................ 2
Class B Defined ............................................................................................................................................................................. 2
P
Penalties .................................................................................................................................... See Safety, Violations and Penalties
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) ........................................................................................................................................... 4–5
PPE Requirements (Table) ................................................................................................................................................................ 5
S
Safety
Chemical ................................................................................................................................................................................ 9–11
Director ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 2
Goals ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 1
Meetings ......................................................................................................................................................... See Safety, Training
Recommendations (Boots, Hats) ................................................................................................................................................. 6
Rules, General .............................................................................................................................................................................. 3
Training
Chemical .................................................................................................................................................................................. 9
General .................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Violations and Penalties ............................................................................................................................................................... 2
V
Vehicles and Equipment
Care of .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 7
General ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 7
Use of ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Vehicles, Safety Rules ....................................................................................................................................................................... 8
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SAFETY MANUAL
EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FORM
I have received a copy of the Safety Manual, and I understand that I am responsible for reading it
and complying with the policies and procedures contained in this handbook and any revisions that
might be made to it.
I understand that
o this safety manual is separate from the City Beautiful Horticultural Services, Inc. Staff
Handbook,
o that a separate Employee Acknowledgement Form exists for the handbook,
o and that I am responsible to read both documents, comply with policies and procedures
within them, and to sign separate employee acknowledgement forms for each document.
I understand that this safety manual contains statements about current company safety policy and
that City Beautiful retains the right to revise or modify the policies, procedures, terms, and
information at its sole discretion at any time.
I understand that the company may, at its sole discretion, depart from any policy in this manual
from time to.
I understand that if I have knowledge, either direct or indirect, of unsafe practices being
performed by any employee of this company, or unsafe practices or conditions present in any
other company situation that could endanger employees, customers, or others, that I must report
the situation immediately to my supervisor, office manager, or to another manager.
I understand that City Beautiful considers my safety and that of others involved with our
company as a top priority and that I am required to abide by all safety policies, procedures, and
rules, including wearing any personal protective equipment required to perform my job at City
Beautiful.
I understand that I should consult with my supervisor, the office manager, or other manager if I
have any questions regarding company safety requirements.
SIGNATURES
Employee Signature Witness Signature
Employee Name Printed Witness Name Printed
Date Date
REMAINS IN HANDBOOK
COPY B
City Beautiful Horticultural Services, Inc.
SAFETY MANUAL
EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FORM
I have received a copy of the Safety Manual, and I understand that I am responsible for reading it
and complying with the policies and procedures contained in this handbook and any revisions that
might be made to it.
I understand that
o this safety manual is separate from the City Beautiful Horticultural Services, Inc. Staff
Handbook,
o that a separate Employee Acknowledgement Form exists for the handbook,
o and that I am responsible to read both documents, comply with policies and procedures
within them, and to sign separate employee acknowledgement forms for each document.
I understand that this safety manual contains statements about current company safety policy and
that City Beautiful retains the right to revise or modify the policies, procedures, terms, and
information at its sole discretion at any time.
I understand that the company may, at its sole discretion, depart from any policy in this manual
from time to.
I understand that if I have knowledge, either direct or indirect, of unsafe practices being
performed by any employee of this company, or unsafe practices or conditions present in any
other company situation that could endanger employees, customers, or others, that I must report
the situation immediately to my supervisor, office manager, or to another manager.
I understand that City Beautiful considers my safety and that of others involved with our
company as a top priority and that I am required to abide by all safety policies, procedures, and
rules, including wearing any personal protective equipment required to perform my job at City
Beautiful.
I understand that I should consult with my supervisor, the office manager, or other manager if I
have any questions regarding company safety requirements.
SIGNATURES
Employee Signature Witness Signature
Employee Name Printed Witness Name Printed
Date Date
TO SIGN AND TURN IN
