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TableofContentsPOLICYSTATEMENTONSAFETY...................................................................................................................1DUTIESANDRESPONSIBILITIES....................................................................................................................2ASSUREDEQUIPMENTGROUNDING............................................................................................................4BLOODBORNEPATHOGENS.........................................................................................................................6DISCIPLINARYPROGRAM...........................................................................................................................11DRIVINGSAFETY.........................................................................................................................................15ELECTRICALSAFETYAWARENESS...............................................................................................................18EMERGENCYACTIONPLAN........................................................................................................................24FALLPROTECTION......................................................................................................................................26FIREPREVENTION/EXTINGUISHERS...........................................................................................................29FIRSTAID....................................................................................................................................................32GENERALSAFETY........................................................................................................................................34GENERALWASTEMANAGEMENT..............................................................................................................38HANDANDPOWERTOOLSPROGRAM.......................................................................................................45HAZARDCOMMUNICATION.......................................................................................................................51HAZARDOUSWASTEOPERATIONS/EMERGENCYRESPONSE....................................................................58HEATILLNESSPREVENTION........................................................................................................................64HYDROGENSULFIDEPROGRAM.................................................................................................................67INCIDENTINVESTIGATIONANDREPORTING..............................................................................................72INJURYANDILLNESSRECORDKEEPING......................................................................................................78LADDERSAFETY..........................................................................................................................................79LOCKOUTTAGOUTPROGRAM...................................................................................................................83NOISEEXPOSURE&HEARINGCONSERVATION.........................................................................................89NON-DOTDRUG&ALCOHOLPOLICY.........................................................................................................92PPEPROGRAM...........................................................................................................................................95RESPIRATORYPROTECTIONPROGRAM....................................................................................................101RIGGINGMATERIALHANDLING...............................................................................................................115RISKASSESSMENT....................................................................................................................................117SPILLPREVENTION/RESPONSE................................................................................................................120WELDING,CUTTING,HOTWORK.............................................................................................................130

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POLICYSTATEMENTONSAFETYThemanagementof thisMIKESCOTTPLUMBING INC is very interested in& committed toworkingwith you toprovide a safe place inwhich towork. The prevention of accidents and injuries to our employees is the primeobjective.AllMIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCpersonnelareexpectedtotakeanactiveandconstantinterestinthepreventionofaccidents.Wecalluponallemployeestousegoodcommonsenseandinalltheiractions,takeasecondtothinkoftheconsequencestoyourfellowemployees.Wecannotoveremphasizethatallemployeesmustdotheirparttominimizeaccidents.Pleaseshowyoursupportbydemonstratingthefollowing:1.FOLLOWINGMIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCSAFETYRULES.2.KEEPINGWORKAREASFREEOFUNSAFECONDITIONS.3.AVOIDINGANDELIMINATINGUNSAFEACTS.4.PROMPTLYREPORTINGUNSAFEACTSANDCONDITIONS.5.REPORTINGALLINCIDENTSIMMEDIATELY.Accidentscausesufferingandpain.Wevalueeachofyouasindividualsandhopeyouwillcooperatewithusinthisimportantendeavor.Any constructive criticismor suggestions toward improving safety on any of our jobswill be given prompt andcarefulconsideration.Sincerely,ChristinaArcherSafetyManager

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DUTIESANDRESPONSIBILITIES

A successful Safety Management System can only be achieved and maintained when there is active interest,participation,andaccountabilityatalllevelsoftheorganization.Toensurethis,MIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINC,delegatesthefollowingsafetydutiestoallmanagementpersonnel.Insomecasesemployeeswillneedtoperformsafetydutiesoutsidetheirregularresponsibilitiestopreventaccidents.The Safety Manager must plan, organize, and administer the program by establishing policy, setting goals andobjectives, assigning responsibility, motivating subordinates, and monitoring results. MIKE SCOTT PLUMBING INCmanagement will support andmaintain an ongoing Safety and Injury and Illness Prevention Program through thefollowing:1. Providingclearunderstandinganddirectiontoallmanagementandemployeesregardingtheimportanceofsafety

throughthedevelopment,implementation,monitoringandrevisionofpolicyandprocedures.2. ProvidingfinancialsupportfortheSafety/InjuryandIllnessPreventionProgramthroughtheprovisionof

adequatefundsforthepurchaseofnecessarysafetymaterials,safetyequipment,properpersonalprotectiveequipment,adequatetimeforemployeesafetytraining,andmaintenanceoftoolsandequipment.

3. Overseeingdevelopment,implementation,andmaintenanceofthesafetymanual,IIPP,andotherrequiredsafetyprograms.

4. MaintainingaMIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCcommitmenttoaccidentpreventionbyexpectingsafeconductonthepartofallmanagers,supervisors,andemployees.

5. Holdingalllevelsofmanagementandemployeesaccountableforaccidentpreventionandsafety.6. Reviewingallaccidentinvestigationstodeterminecorrectiveaction.

ManagersandSupervisorsplayakeyroleinthepreventionofaccidentsonthejob.Theyhavedirectcontactwiththeemployeesandknowthesafetyrequirementsforvariousjobs.Safetyresponsibilitiesfortheseindividualsinclude:

1. Enforceallsafetyprogramcontentandensuresafeworkprocedures.2. Verifyingcorrectiveactionhasbeentakenregardingsafetyhazardsandaccidentinvestigations.3. Conductingperiodicdocumentedinspectionsoftheworksitestoidentifyandcorrectunsafeactionsand

conditionsthatcouldcauseaccidents.4. ActasaleaderinMIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCsafetypolicyandsettingagoodexamplebyfollowingallsafety

rules.5. Becomingfamiliarwithlocal,state,andfederalsafetyregulations.TheEHSManagerisavailablefor

assistance.6. Trainallnewandexistingemployeesinpropersafetyproceduresandthehazardsofthejob.7. Instructallemployees,undertheirsupervision,insafeworkpracticesandjobsafetyrequirements.8. Holdweeklysafetymeetingswithemployees.9. Ensureemployeeproficiencywhenassigningworkrequiringspecificknowledge,specialoperationsor

equipment.10. Ascertainthatallmachinery,equipment,andworkstationsaremaintainedinsafeworkingconditionand

operateproperly.11. Correctunsafeactsandconditionsthatcouldcauseaccidents.12. Communicatewithallemployeesaboutsafetyandaccidentpreventionactivities.13. Correctthecauseofanyaccidentassoonaspossible.14. Ascertainthatproperfirstaidandfirefightingequipmentismaintainedandusedwhenconditionswarrant

itsuse.15. Maintaingoodhousekeepingconditionsatalltimes.16. Investigateallinjuriesandaccidentstodeterminetheircauseandpotentialcorrectiveaction.

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17. Ascertainthatallinjuriesinvolvingouremployeesthatrequiremedicalattentionareproperlytreatedandpromptlyreportedtotheoffice.

TheSafetyManageractsasasafetyresourceforMIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCand is responsible formaintainingprogramrecords.Theywillalsobeourprimarypersontodealwithoutsideagenciesregardingthesafetyprogramanditscontents.Additionaldutiesinclude:1. Coordinationofalllosspreventionactivitiesasarepresentativeofmanagement.Actingasaconsultantto

managementintheimplementationandadministrationoftheSafetyProgram.2. Developandimplementlosspreventionpoliciesandproceduresdesignedtoinsurecompliancewiththe

applicablerulesandregulationsofallfederal,state,andlocalagencies.3. Reviewallaccidentreportstodeterminecauseandpreventability.4. Conductperiodicreviewsoftheprogramandjobsitestoevaluateperformance,discussproblemsandhelp

solvethem.5. Consultwithrepresentativesofourinsurancecompaniesinorderthattheirlosscontrolserviceswillsupport

theSafetyProgram.6. ReviewWorkers’CompensationClaims.Helpsupplytheinsurancecarrierwithinformationaboutinjured

employeesinordertokeeplossreservesaslowaspossible.Every employee is responsible for working safely, both for self-protection and for protection of fellow workers.EmployeesmustalsosupportallMIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCsafetyefforts.Specificemployeesafetyresponsibilitiesinclude:1. Ifyouareunsurehowtodoanytasksafely,askyoursupervisor.2. ReadandabidebyallrequirementsoftheSafetyManual.3. KnowandfollowtheCodeofSafePracticesandallMIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCsafetypoliciesandrules.4. Wearallrequiredpersonalprotectiveequipment.5. Reportallaccidentsandinjuries,nomatterhowminor,toyoursupervisorimmediately.6. Donotoperateanyequipmentyouhavenotbeentrainedandauthorizedtouse.7. Reportanysafetyhazardsordefectiveequipmentimmediatelytoyoursupervisor.8. Donotremove,tamperwithordefeatanyguard,safetydeviceorinterlock.9. Neveruseanyequipmentwithinoperativeormissingguards,safetydevicesorinterlocks.10. Neverpossess,orbeundertheinfluenceof,alcoholorcontrolledsubstanceswhileonthepremises.11. Neverengageinhorseplayorfighting.12. Participatein,andactivelysupport,MIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCsafetyprogram.

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ASSUREDEQUIPMENTGROUNDING

Purpose

Thepurposeofthisprogramistoeliminatepotentialhazardspresentedbytheuseofpowerequipment,powerequipmentcords,extensioncords,receptaclesandotherrelatedequipment.

Scope

ThisprogramappliestoallMIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCemployees,contractorsandsubcontractorswhoworkwith,onornearelectrical toolsorequipment.Thisprogramalsoapplies toallMIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCworksiteswhereMIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCemployees,contractorsandsubcontractorsarepresent.

Responsibilities

SafetyManager• Responsibleforassuredequipmentgroundingprogramexecution.• Keepabreastofcurrentregulationsandrevisetheprogramwhennecessary.• Performannualauditsofthisprogramtoensureadequacy.• Serveasacompetentperson.

Supervisors• Serveascompetentpersonsforthisprogram.• Executethisprogramentirelywhereapplicable.• Ensure that visual inspections are performed on electrical equipment and repair or replace removed,

taggedordefectiveequipmentassoonaspossible.• Enforcegeneralcompliancewiththisprogram.

Employees

• Complywithallproceduresinthisprogram.• Performvisualinspectionsofelectricaltools,equipmentandenergysources.• Removeandtagdefectiveelectricalequipmentandnotifyyoursupervisorofdefects.

Definitions

Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) – a fast acting circuit breaker designed to shut off electric power in theeventofaground-faultwithinaslittleas1/40ofasecond.Itworksbycomparingtheamountofcurrentgoingtoandreturningfromtheequipmentalongthecircuitconductors.Whentheamountgoingdiffersfromtheamountreturningbyapproximately5millamperes,theGFCIinterruptsthecurrent.Competent Person - one who is capable of identifying existing and predictable hazards in the surroundings orworking conditionswhich areunsanitary, hazardous, or dangerous to employees, andwhohas authorization totakepromptcorrectivemeasurestoeliminatethem.

Procedures

Thefollowingproceduresandguidelinesaredesignedtoeliminateallinjuriesresultingfrompossiblemalfunctions,impropergroundand/ordefectivetools.Itistheresponsibilityofbothsupervisorsandemployeestoensurethattheseproceduresarestrictlyadheredto.

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AssuredEquipmentGroundingConductorProgram(AEGCP)AsitespecificassuredgroundingconductorprogramshallbeimplementedonallMIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCworksites that covers all cords, plug-in electrical power tools, and receptacleswhich are not part of the permanentstructureandareavailableforusebyMIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCemployees.

GroundFaultCircuitInterrupters(GFCI)All 120 and 240-volt receptacles which are not part of the permanent structure and are used byMIKE SCOTTPLUMBINGINCemployeesmusthaveapprovedgroundfaultcircuitinterrupters.AllGFCImustbetestedpriortoeachuse.

EquipmentRequirementsEquipmentthatdoesnotmeettherequirementsofthisprogramorisfoundtobedefectiveshallnotbeusedbyMIKE SCOTT PLUMBING INC employees and shall be repaired or replaced so that program requirements aresatisfied.

EquipmentInspectionsVisual equipment inspections shall occur daily and before each use in order to identify hazards presented byequipment defects. Possible defects include but are not limited to cuts, abrasions, burns, exposed wires andbrokenormissingpinsofextensioncords,equipmentpowercordsandreceptacles.

Any equipment or equipment parts, which are found to be defective or present a potential hazard, shall berepaired or replaced prior to use. All equipment that cannot be repaired must be tagged and discardedimmediately.

EquipmentTestsandRecordsMaintenanceTestsonallequipmentgroundingconductorsmustbeconductedpriortoeachuse,followinganyrepairsandat3month intervals for non-fixed equipment or 6 month intervals for permanently fixed equipment which is notexposedtodamage,inordertoensurecontinuouselectricalcontinuity.Equipment testing records shall indicate equipment identity such as cord, receptacle that is not part of thepermanent structureorplug-inpowerequipmentand thedate itwas last testedor interval testdates.Recordsshall be in the formofwritten logsor color-codingand shall beavailableat thework site at all times forMIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCreview.All extensioncordsandpowerequipment cords shallbemarkedoneitherendof the cordwith color tape thatcorresponds with the month represented in the table below to ensure that the monthly test schedule ismaintained.TestMonth CorrespondingTapeColorJanuary BlueFebruary GreenMarch RedApril WhiteMay BlackJune BrownJuly ContinueColorSequencewithBlueTapeforJuly

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BLOODBORNEPATHOGENS

Purpose

Thepurposeofthisprogramistoestablishandmaintainawrittenexposurecontrolplanthatprotectsemployeeswhomayhavecontactwithbloodoranyotherpotentially infectiousmaterial. Thisprogram isalsodesigned tomeet the requirements of OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1030; which requires employers who can reasonably anticipateexposuretoprepareandimplementawrittenexposurecontrolplan.

Scope

ThisprogramappliestoalloccupationalexposuretobloodorotherpotentiallyinfectiousmaterialsandcoversallMIKESCOTTPLUMBING INCemployees.Employeeswhose responsibilities includecleaningupafteraworkplaceinjury,renderingfirstaid,providinglifesupportorsomeothertaskthatinvolvesdirectlyworkingwithbiohazardsaremorelikelytohaveoccupationalexposure.However,anyemployeecouldbeatriskasaresultofbloodfroman injury that occurred in the past or a historical presence of bodily fluids that was not adequatelydecontaminated.

Responsibilities

SafetyManager(ExposureControlOfficer)• Serveasthedesignated“ExposureControlOfficer”,whichisresponsiblefortheoveralldevelopmentand

implementationoftheexposurecontrolprocedureforallMIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCworksites.• EnsurethatMIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCfullycomplieswiththisprogram.

Supervisors• Serveastheresponsiblepersonforallexposurecontrolactivitieswithintheirareaofresponsibility.• Ensure that all employees comply with this program and report all non-compliance matters to the

exposurecontrolofficer.

Employees

• Beawareofspecificjobtasks,situationsandenvironmentsthatmaypresentbiohazards.

• Comply with all parts of this program and report all non-compliancematters to the exposure controlofficeroryourdirectsupervisor.

• HelpMIKE SCOTTPLUMBING INCpreventbloodor potentially infectiousmaterial exposurebyworkingsafelyandpracticinggoodpersonalhygiene.

Procedure

ExposureControlPlanAccessEmployeesshallhaveaccesstoacopyoftheexposurecontrolplanbyrequestfromtheirsupervisororthesafetymanagerwhowillsupplyitinareasonabletime,placeandmanner.ProcedureReviewsandUpdatesTheexposurecontrolproceduremustbereviewedonanannualbasisandupdatedwheneveranewprocedure,activityorfunctionwiththepotentialtoexposeemployeestobiohazardsisintroducedintoaworksite.UniversalPrecautionsMIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCanditsemployeesshallobserveuniversalprecautionsbytreatingallhumanbloodandcertain humanbody fluids as if they are known to be infectious forHIV,HBV andother pathogens evenundercircumstanceswhereexposureishighlyunlikely.

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ExposureControlsExposure controls are designed to reduce or eliminate employee exposure to blood or potentially infectiousmaterialsandshouldbere-evaluatedandrevisedifnecessaryonaregularbasistomaximizetheireffectivenessincontrollingemployeeexposure.Therefore:

• Handwashing facilities are readily available at all work locations except those that cannot support orsimplydonothavesuchfacilities.Inthesecases,appropriateantisepticsolutionsand/ortowelettesareavailableforuse.

• Allsharpscontainersshallhaveabiohazard-warninglabeloraspecificcolortoidentifyitasabiohazard,shall be resistant to punctures and shall be leak proof. The same characteristics shall apply to allsecondarysharpscontainers.

SafeWorkPracticesSafework practices are designed to support exposure controls and furtherminimize or eliminate occupationalexposure.Therefore:

• EmployeesmustwashhandsandotherapplicablebodypartsassoonaspotentiallycontaminatedglovesorotherPPEareremovedtofurtherpreventcontamination.

• If anypart of thebodyhas contactwithbloodor anyother infectiousmaterial, employeesmustwashhandsandotherexposedbodypartswithsoapandwaterimmediately.

• Only trained and authorized personnel are allowed to handle sharps, sharps containers and any otherpotentiallysharpandinfectiousneedlesorequipment.

• Activitiessuchasapplyingmakeup,handlingcontactlenses,smokingoranyotherhandandeye,mouth,nose,earorotherbodypartcontactisprohibitedinareaswhereexposuretobiohazardsispossible.

• Storageareassuchaspantries,freezers,refrigeratorsandothersthatmaycontainpotentially infectiousmaterialsshallnotcontainfoodordrink.

• All equipment and surfaces that have had contact with blood or other infectious materials must beproperlycleanedanddecontaminated.

• Allbiologicalspecimensmustbecontainedinleakproofcontainersforhandling,storageandtransporttominimizepotentialcontactwithothersurfacesandemployees.

• In caseswhere the exterior surfaceof the specimen container is contaminated; the containermust beplacedintoanotherleakproofcontainer,whichshallbelabeledas“forhandlingandstorage”.

• All emergency responder, first aid or other potentially infectious supplies must be disposed ofimmediatelyandappropriatelyaftercontamination.

PersonalProtectiveEquipment(PPE)PPE shall be provided by MIKE SCOTT PLUMBING INC at no cost to the employee and must be of proper fit,adequate for the taskathandand readilyavailable.DefectiveordamagedPPEmustbediscarded/ replacedorrepairedinordertoensuremaximumeffectiveness.ThefollowingsafeworkpracticesshallbefollowedwithregardtobiohazardsandPPE:

• Protective garments that are penetrated by blood or other infectiousmaterialsmust be removed andproperlydisposedofimmediately.

• PPEthatmaybecontaminatedmustberemovedandproperlystored/containedbeforeleavingtheworkarea.

• PPE such as protective gloves must be worn whenever contact with potentially infectious materialexposureisanticipated.

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• Disposable PPE such as rubber glovesmust be replaced as soon as practical when contamination hasoccurredorwhentheyarerenderedineffectivebyatear,punctureorotheroccurrence.

• Masksandeyeprotection(suchasgoggles,faceshields,etc.)areusedwheneversplashesorspraysmaygeneratedropletsofinfectiousmaterials.

• Wheneverinfectiousmaterialsplashes,spraysorothersimilaroccurrencesarepossible,PPEsuchasfaceshields,goggles,headgarmentsorotherappropriatePPEshallbeusedtoprotectface,eyesetc.

• Adequate PPEmust be used unless temporarily declined by the employee and approved by the safetymanager.

• PPEshouldbecleaned,laundered&properlydisposedofifcontaminated.

• AllPPEmustbecleaned,maintained,used,storedanddisposedofproperlywhenapplicable.

Post-ExposureRequirementsAllpotentialbloodor infectiousmaterialexposureincidentsshallbeinvestigatedbyMIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCthoroughly to ensure that hazards are abated and that affected employees receive the necessary treatmentneededtominimizetheimpactofpotentialoractualexposure.Allreportedexposureincidentsshallbeformallyinvestigatedbytheexposurecontrolofficer/safetymanagerorsupervisorwhen the safetymanager cannot be present. A detailed report of the incident outlining root cause,correctiveactionsandthecurrentstatusofaffectedemployees isthencompletedandreviewedbyMIKESCOTTPLUMBING INC to help prevent re-occurrence. Additionally, the following confidential information shall beprovidedtoexposedemployees:

• Alldocumentaryreportsandinformationoftheexposureincidentanditscircumstances.

• Theidentityoftheexposuresourceindividualunlessapplicablelawspreventsuchidentification.Upon completion of the above procedures, the exposed employee shall be appointed to a qualified healthcareprofessional who will evaluate the exposed employee, provide information to the employee about his or hermedicalstatusandinitiatetreatmentwhereapplicable.MIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCprovidesthefollowinginformationtothehealthcareprofessional:

• Acopyofthebiohazardsstandard.

• Adetaileddescriptionoftheexposureincident.

• Additionalinformationthatisrelevanttothehealthcareprofessional.The following information will be provided toMIKE SCOTT PLUMBING INC by the healthcare professional as a“writtenreport”andcopiedtotheexposedemployeeuponcompletionofthehealthcareprofessional’sevaluationofexposedemployee:

• IfaHepatitisBvaccinationisrecommendedfortheexposedemployee.

• IftheexposedemployeehasreceivedtheHepatitisBvaccinationsincetheincident.

• Verificationthattheexposedemployeehasreceivedresultsinformationofthemedicalevaluation.

• Verificationthat theexposedemployeewasmadeawareofmedicalconditionscausedbytheexposureincidentthatrequireadditionalmedicalevaluationortreatment.

*Allothermedicalinformationremainsconfidentialandwillnotbeapartofthewrittenreport.*TheHepatitisBvaccinewillbemadeavailabletoallemployeeswithoccupationalexposureatnocost.

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TrainingAllemployeeswithoccupationalexposure shall receivebloodbornepathogens trainingbefore initialassignmentandwithin1yearofprevioustraining.Thetrainingincludesbutisnotlimitedto:

• Adetailedexplanationofbloodbornepathogensandtheircauses/effects.• OSHA’sbloodbornepathogensstandardandrequirements.• Howtoprotectyourselffromoccupationalexposure.• Commonwarningmethodssuchassigns,labels,etc.• AvailabilityoftheHepatitisBvaccine.

RecordkeepingMIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCshallmeetOSHA29CFR1920.1020(h)transferofrecordsstandardsinordertoensureregulatorycompliance.ApplicablerecordsrelatedtothisstandardandprogramshallbeavailabletoMIKESCOTTPLUMBING INC employees and regulatory authorities upon request except formedical records,which are keptconfidentialandrequiretheemployee’swrittenconsentunlessotherwisespecifiedin29CFR1910.1030orotherapplicablelaws.Medicalrecordsshallbemaintainedinasafeandsecurelocationforthedurationofeachemployee’semploymentplus30years.Thefollowinginformationmustbeincludedforeachemployee’smedicalrecord:

• FullName• SocialSecurityNumber• HepatitisBvaccinationstatus• HepatitisBvaccinationdate(s)• HepatitisBdeclination(s)• Allrecords,notes,evaluations,etc.toandfromthehealthcareprofessional• AllMIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCdocumentaryrecords,notes,lettersandotherformsofcommunications

Alltrainingrecordsmustbekeptfornolessthan3yearsfromthedateoftraining.Trainingrecordsshallincludethefollowing:

• Alltrainingmaterialsandcontentusedattimeoftraining.• Traininginstructornameandtitle.• Trainingstudentnames,titlesandtrainingdates.

LabellingLabelsdepictingtheuniversalbiohazardwarningshallbeusedonallcontainersusedtodisposeofcontaminatedorpotentiallycontaminatedmaterials.Defacingormodifyingtheselabelsisprohibited.Labelsthatarefoundtobedefectiveorinadequateshallbereplacedwithnewandeffectivelabels.

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EXPOSUREINCIDENTCHECKLIST

Thischecklistmustbecompletedandmaintainedintheeventthatoccupationalexposureoccurs.

ACTIONTOBETAKENBYEMPLOYER COMPLETIONDATE

Requiredincidentdocumentationhasbeenprovidedtoaffectedemployee(s)

Exposuresourceindividualhasbeenidentified

Arrangedforaffectedemployeetoseehealthcareprofessional

Requireddocumentaryinformationhasbeensenttothehealthcareprofessional

*Post-ExposureRequirementsAllpotentialbloodor infectiousmaterialexposureincidentsshallbeinvestigatedbyMIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCthoroughly to ensure that hazards are abated and that affected employees receive the necessary treatmentneededtominimizetheimpactofpotentialoractualexposure.Allreportedexposureincidentsshallbeformallyinvestigatedbytheexposurecontrolofficer/safetymanagerorsupervisorwhen the safetymanager cannot be present. A detailed report of the incident outlining root cause,correctiveactionsandthecurrentstatusofaffectedemployees isthencompletedandreviewedbyMIKESCOTTPLUMBING INC to help prevent re-occurrence. Additionally, the following confidential information shall beprovidedtoexposedemployees:

• Alldocumentaryreportsandinformationoftheexposureincidentanditscircumstances.

• Theidentityoftheexposuresourceindividualunlessapplicablelawspreventsuchidentification.Upon completion of the above procedures, the exposed employee shall be appointed to a qualified healthcareprofessional who will evaluate the exposed employee, provide information to the employee about his or hermedicalstatusandinitiatetreatmentwhereapplicable.MIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCprovidesthefollowinginformationtothehealthcareprofessional:

• Acopyofthebiohazardsstandard.

• Adetaileddescriptionoftheexposureincident.

• Additionalinformationthatisrelevanttothehealthcareprofessional.The following information will be provided toMIKE SCOTT PLUMBING INC by the healthcare professional as a“writtenreport”andcopiedtotheexposedemployeeuponcompletionofthehealthcareprofessional’sevaluationofexposedemployee:

• IfaHepatitisBvaccinationisrecommendedfortheexposedemployee.

• IftheexposedemployeehasreceivedtheHepatitisBvaccinationsincetheincident.

• Verificationthattheexposedemployeehasreceivedresultsinformationofthemedicalevaluation.

• Verificationthat theexposedemployeewasmadeawareofmedicalconditionscausedbytheexposureincidentthatrequireadditionalmedicalevaluationortreatment.

*Allothermedicalinformationremainsconfidentialandwillnotbeapartofthewrittenreport.*TheHepatitisBvaccinewillbemadeavailabletoallemployeeswithoccupationalexposureatnocost.

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DISCIPLINARYPROGRAM

Purpose

Thepurposeof thisprogram is toestablishdisciplinaryactionproceduresthatencouragecompliancewithMIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCsafetyprogramsandothersafety&healtheffortsmadebyMIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINC.

Scope

This program applies to all MIKE SCOTT PLUMBING INC work sites and employees regardless of employmentdurationorpositionwithinMIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINC.

Responsibilities

SafetyManager• Responsiblefortheimplementationandenforcementofthisprogram.• Ensurethatdisciplinaryactionsareadequateenoughtoensureprogrameffectiveness.• Beconductdisciplinaryactionproceduresinaccordancewiththisprogram.

Supervisors• Assistthesafetymanagerinenforcingthisprogram.• Ensurethatemployeesareawareofwhatconstitutesasafetyviolationandfollowonactions.• Reportallsafetyviolationstothesafetymanagerwhowilldeterminewhatactionitemsshouldfollowthe

violation.• Supportthesafetymanagerindisciplinaryactionprocedures.

Employees• Complywithallpartsofthisprogram.• Helppreventincidentsbyreportingsafetyviolationstoyoursupervisor.• Formallyreportanydisciplinary/correctiveactionsthatyoubelieveareunfairordiscriminatorytoyour

supervisorimmediately.*Physical inspectionsofworkareaswillbeperformedregularlybyMIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCofficialswhowillreportsuspectedsafetyviolationswhereapplicable.

Requirements

Employee safety is extremely important to the owners and management of MIKE SCOTT PLUMBING INC. NotfollowingsafetyrulesorproceduresinconsideredunacceptableandcomplyingwithMIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCsafetyprograms,rulesandproceduresismandatory.Safetyviolationsincludebutarenotlimitedto:

• Intentionaldisregardofsafetyrules,proceduresorguidelinesrequiredbyMIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCoritsclients

• Horseplayorotheractionsthatcompromisesafetyandhealth• Non-compliance with PPE program requirements or other written MIKE SCOTT PLUMBING INC

requirements• UsingorpossessingalcoholorillegaldrugsduringworkhoursoronMIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCpremises• PossessingfirearmsorotherweaponswhileonMIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCpremises• NotreportingincidentsasrequiredbyMIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINC• Attemptedoractualphysical forcetocause injury, threateningstatementsorotheractionstocausean

employeetofeeltheyareatriskofinjury.• Harassing,threateningorotherwiseputtingthehealthandsafetyofotheremployeesatrisk.

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Procedure

Thefollowingdisciplinaryactionproceduresshallbeappliedafterasafetyviolationnoticehasbeenissued:

• 1stSafetyViolation:Thefirstsafetyviolationwillresultinaverbalwarning.However,acopyofthesafetyviolationnoticeshallbeissuedandkeptonrecordforthedurationoftheemployee’semployment.Thesupervisororsafetymanagershallinformtheemployeeofwhichsafetyrulesorprocedureswereviolatedandrecommendcorrectiveactionsoractionstopreventre-occurrence.Theemployee’sdirectsupervisorandorotherapplicablepersonsshallalsobenotifiedoftheviolationandshallreceiveacopyofthesafetyviolationnotice.

• 2nd Safety Violation: The second safety violation shall result in a written disciplinary action form andpossibletrainingonthesafetyviolationsubjectmatter.Thedisciplinaryactionformshallincludetheissuedate, name and signature of employee, name and signature of supervisor, violation number, violationdescriptionanddisciplinary/correctiveactionswhichweretakenoraretobetaken.

• 3rd Safety Violation: The third safety violation shall result in another disciplinary action form butmustinclude temporary layoff for a durationwhich shall bedetermined in collaborationbetween the safetymanager,supervisorand/orotherapplicablepersonnel.Theseverityoftheviolationistobeconsideredwhendisciplinaryactionisapplied.

• 4thSafetyViolation:Thefourthsafetyviolationshallresultinterminationofemploymentunlessthereisacompellingreasontoretaintheemployeewhich is tobedeterminedbythesafetymanager,supervisorandotherapplicablepersonnel.

*Theaffectedemployeemaysubmitawrittenrebuttalatanytimebefore,duringorafterthedisciplinaryperiod.*Safetyviolationsshallexpire12monthsafterthedateofoccurrence.*Alldisciplinaryactionsaresubjecttochangebasedontheseverityordegreeofnegligence.Forexample, ifanemployeephysicallyharmsanotheremployee,intentionallycommitsanunsafeactthatresultsinharm,potentialharm,damageorpotentialdamagethatplacesMIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCoritsemployeesatsignificantlyhigherlevel of risk or results in losses that are considered serious; the employee could be terminatedwithout havingmultiplesafetyviolations.Therefore,thedegreeofdisciplinaryactionwilloftenbedeterminedonacase-by-casebasisandwillvarydependingontheviolationseverityoreffectsoftheviolation.

Recordkeeping

Allsafetyviolationdocumentationshallbekeptonfilefor2yearsafterhisorheremployment isterminated. Incaseswherethedisciplinedorterminatedemployeeclaimsdiscriminatoryorunfairdisciplinary/correctiveactionortermination;theemployee’sentireemployeefile(includingallsafetyviolationdocumentation)shallbekeptfor3yearsafterhisorheremploymentisterminated.

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WARNING!SafetyViolationNotice

IssueDate: ____________________________________EmployeeName: ____________________________________SupervisorName: ____________________________________Department: ____________________________________ViolationNo: ____________________________________ViolationDescription: ____________________________________Issuedby: ____________________________________EmployeeSignature: ____________________________________SupervisorSignature: ____________________________________

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SafetyViolation/DisciplinaryActionForm

IssueDate: IssuedBy: IssuedTo: Department: ViolationNo:

ViolationDescription:

Disciplinary/CorrectiveActions:

AdditionalComments:

EmployeeSignature:__________________________________SupervisorSignature:__________________________________

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DRIVINGSAFETYPurposeThepurposeofthisprogramistoprovidemanagers,employeesandtheirsupervisorswiththeregulatoryrequirementsnecessaryforcomplianceforoperation,managementandsafetyofMIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCvehicles.KeyResponsibilitiesMIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINC'ssafetymanagerisinchargeofensuringthatthedetailsofthisprogramarefollowedbyallemployees;theoutlineforthedrivingsafetyprogramshallbestoredintheofficeofthesafetymanager.MIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINC'ssitemanagerisresponsiblefortheapplicationandfollow-throughofthisprogramonsite,whilemakingsurethatvehiclesconformtotheoutlinedplan.InadditiontobeingknowledgeableinthegeneralproceduresoutlinedinMIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINC’svehiclesafetypolicy,employeesareresponsibleforadheringtosaidpoliciesandforreportinganyunsafevehicleconditions.Onlyauthorizedemployeesshalloperateonandoff-roadmotorvehicles.VehicleandTransportationRelatedSafeDrivingPracticesInordertodriveaparticularMIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCorclientvehicle,employeesmustpossessavaliddriver'slicenseforthatparticularvehicle,havepriorauthorizationtodriveaMIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINC-ownedvehicle,possessatleastthreeyearsofexperienceoperatingthattypeofvehicleandreceivedrecentevaluationandtrainingforthatvehicle.Inadditiontothesepractices,thefollowingrulesmustbefollowed:

• Reversingavehicleisforbiddeninmostcircumstances,asdriversshouldmakeeveryefforttoparkavehiclesothattheycandriveforwardwhenleaving,

• Ensurethatvehiclesareofcorrectsizeanddesignedfortheintendeduse,• Whenreversinganautomobile,ifthevehicledoesnothaveareversingalarm,thedrivershouldwalk

aroundthebackofthevehicleoruseaspotterbeforebacking,• Deliverytrucksshouldnotcarryanypassengers,• Allstorageareaswithinavehiclearetobefreeofanyloosematerials,incaseofanaccident,• Anyopencargoholdsshouldbecoveredwithanetornettingequivalent,• Noalterationsshallbemadetovehicleswithoutpriorauthorizationfromthevehicle’smanufacturer,• Anysignsorstickersplacedonthevehicleshouldnotimpairthedriver'sfieldofvisionoroperationofthe

controls.Employeesdrivingvehiclesarerequiredtofollowsafedrivingpractices:

• Alllaws,bothlocalandfederal,mustbefollowedalongwithanyclientrequirements,• Alwaysstayfocusedontheroadandkeepbothhandsonthewheel,• Drivedefensively,sothatconditionsandpotentialhazardsarebeingcontinuallyassessed,• Noelectronicdevicesmaybeusedwhileoperatingavehicle.Thevehiclemustbeparkedforadriverto

useacellphoneortwo-wayradio,• Postedspeedlimitsshallneverbeexceeded,• Anytrafficwarnings,citations,collisions,near-collisionsorvehicledamagemustbeimmediatelyreported

tothesupervisor,

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• Anychangestoanemployee’sdrivingstatusmustbereportedtothesupervisor,• Seatbeltsmustbewornbyallpassengerswhilethevehicleismoving;passengersmayonlyuseseatsthat

areequippedwiththeproperseatbelt(three-pointinertial-reelmodelbelts),• Driveslowlyuponenteringconstructionareasandinareaswhereencounterswithlargevehiclesor

wildlifearelikely,• Drivecautiouslyinhazardousdrivingconditionslikerain,snow,fogorsleet.Ifnecessary,driveforthe

conditionsandundertherecommendedspeedlimit,• Employeesareforbiddentodriveundertheinfluenceofalcohol,illegaldrugs,orprescriptionandover-

the-countermedicationsthatmayinhibittheirdriving.Also,alcoholandillegaldrugsshouldneverbeinleasedorMIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCorclientownedvehicles.

Driversaretobepreparedbeforeleaving:

• Thedrivermustbewell-restedandfullyalertinordertooperateaMIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCvehicle,• Driversshouldchecktheirvehiclefordamagesandimmediatelyreportanynewdamagetothe

supervisor,• Checkforwindshielddamagethatmightimpairthedriver'sfieldofvision,• Removealldirt,snowandicefromthevehicle'slightsandwindowssothatthereisnothingblockingthe

driver'sview,• Makesurethereisenoughfuelinthegastanktoreachyourdestination.Otherthanaddingfuelandother

necessaryfluids,driversarenotpermittedtoperformanykindofmaintenanceorrepairs,• Checkthelicenseplatesandinspectiontagontheautomobiletoensurethatbotharecurrent,• DoublechecktomakesurethatMIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCvehicleisequippedwithafirst-aidkitandan

inspectedfireextinguisher.VehicleRequirements:

• Allvehicleswillbemaintainedinsafeworkingorder,• Anyvehicleweighinglessthan1000kgisnotallowedonpublicroads,• Vehicleswitharestrictedrearview(suchasafullyloadedpickuptruck)orthatarelongerthan20feet(6

meters)mustbeequippedwithanaudiblereversingalarm,• Everyseatmusthaveahead-rest,• Everylight-dutyvehicle,includingbuses,mustcomewithadjustableleft,rightandcenterrearview

mirrors,• Allloadsmustbesecuredandarenottoexceedeitherthemanufacturer'sspecsorthelegallimitforthe

automobile,• Allvehicleswillhaverolloverprotectioninstalled,incompliancewiththeindustrystandardregulatory

practices,• Everylightequipmentvehiclemustbeequippedwithtwohigh-intensitylights.Thesehigh-intensitylights

mustbelocatedashigh,asfarapartandasfarbackaspossible.Thelightswillbewiredtotheheadboardswitch,andwillhavetheirownoverrideswitch,shouldlocalregulationsallowit.

RegardingTires:

• Tires,includingafull-sizedspare,mustbeofthesamemake,modelandtreadpatterns.Theonlyexceptiontothisruleiswhentheautomobileortiremanufacturerrecommendsadifferenttypeoftireforparticularaxles,

• Thevehicle'sequippedtiresaretheonesrecommendedbytheautomobileortiremanufacturer,• Allvehiclesmustcarryasparetireandtheequipmentnecessarytosafelychangeatire.

Allvehiclesmustcomeequippedwith:

• Afireextinguisherthathasacapacityofleast0.9kgor2lbs,

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• Thefireextinguishermustbemountedsecurelyinalocationthatiseasilyaccessibleincaseofanemergency,andwhereitwon'tbecomeahazarditselfincaseofanaccident,

• Afirst-aidkidthatisstoredinasafeandsecureplace,• Ahigh-visibilityjackettouseifthereisanemergency,• Atleastonehazardwarningtriangle.

Transportation

• WheneveranemployeeisassignedtodriveaMIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCvehicle,MIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCmustmakesurethatthedrivingconditions,includingtheroads,weatherandtraffic,aresafefortheemployees,

• BeforeanemployeecandriveaMIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCvehicle,theemployeemustensurethatthevehiclehasbeenproperlyinspected,

• Bothdriversandpassengersmustbewearingseatbeltswhilethevehicleisinmotion,• Passengersmustbeseatedandallbodypartsmustremaininsidethevehicleatalltimes,unlessdoingso

isessentialtoanemployeesworkandthen,onlyiftheworkerisproperlyrestrained,• Toolsandothermaterialsmustbesecurelystoredinsideofacompartmenttopreventinjurytothedriver

orpassengers.

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ELECTRICALSAFETYAWARENESS

Purpose

Thepurposeof this program is to establishMIKE SCOTTPLUMBING INC safeworkpractices for electrical tools,equipmentandtheirrelatedcomponents.

Scope

ThescopeofthisprogramcoversallpermanentandtemporaryMIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCemployeesandMIKESCOTT PLUMBING INC contractors while working on MIKE SCOTT PLUMBING INC owned sites. If MIKE SCOTTPLUMBINGINCdoesnotownaparticularsite;thesiteowner’sprogramshallbeusedonthatsiteunlessthesiteowners’programislessstringent.

Responsibilities

SafetyManager• Developelectricalsafetyprograms&proceduresinaccordancewithregulatorystandardsandasrequired

byeachindividualsite.• EnsurethatMIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCemployeesfullycomplywiththisprogram.

• Ensurethatnounqualifiedemployeesworkonenergizedelectricalcircuitequipmentortheirparts.

Supervisors• Ensure that only qualified employees and / or qualified contractors perform electrical repairs and

installations.• Ensure that electrical programs and procedures address site specific hazards or hazards that are

presentedbyuniquecircumstancesattheirrespectiveareasofresponsibility.


QualifiedEmployees


• Ensure individual familiarity with the use of special precautionary techniques, personal protectiveequipment,insulatedtools,insulatingmaterialsandshieldingmaterials.

Employees

• Ensure that only qualified employees work on energized electrical circuit equipment or other relatedparts.

• Reportallpotentialelectricalhazardstosupervisorsimmediately.

Definitions

ClassIhazardouslocations-areashavingthepresenceofflammablegasesorvaporsintheair,suchasnaturalgasorgasolinevapor.Whenthesematerialsarefoundintheatmosphere,apotentialforexplosionexists,whichcouldbeignitedifanelectricalorothersourceofignitionispresent.TheCodewritershavereferredtothisfirsttypeofhazardasClassI.So,aClassIHazardousLocationisoneinwhichflammablegasesorvaporsmaybepresentintheairinsufficientquantitiestobeexplosiveorignitable.SometypicalClassIlocationsare:

• Petroleumrefineries,andgasolinestorageanddispensingareas;

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• Drycleaningplantswherevaporsfromcleaningfluidscanbepresent;• Sprayfinishingareas;• Aircrafthangarsandfuelservicingareas;and• Utilitygasplants,andoperationsinvolvingstorageandhandlingofliquefiedpetroleumgasornaturalgas.• AlloftheseareClassI...gasorvapor...hazardouslocations.AllrequirespecialClassIhazardous

locationequipment.

ClassIIhazardouslocations-areasmadehazardousbythepresenceofcombustibledust.ThesearereferredtointheCodeas"ClassIILocations."Finelypulverizedmaterial,suspendedintheatmosphere,cancauseaspowerfulanexplosionasoneoccurringatapetroleumrefinery.SometypicalClassIIlocationsare:

• Grainelevators;• Flourandfeedmills;• Plantsthatmanufacture,useorstoremagnesiumoraluminumpowders;• Producersofplastics,medicinesandfireworks;• Producersofstarchorcandies;• Spice-grindingplants,sugarplantsandcocoaplants;and• Coalpreparationplantsandothercarbonhandlingorprocessingareas.

ClassIIIhazardouslocations-areaswherethereareeasily-ignitablefibersorflying’spresent,duetothetypesofmaterialsbeinghandled,stored,orprocessed.Thefibersandflying’sarenotlikelytobesuspendedintheair,butcancollectaroundmachineryoronlightingfixturesandwhereheat,asparkorhotmetalcanignitethem.SometypicalClassIIIlocationsare:

• Textilemills,cottongins;• Cottonseedmills,flaxprocessingplants;and• Plantsthatshape,pulverizeorcutwoodandcreatesawdustorflying’s.

Qualified Person - A person who currently trained in the operation, repair, maintenance, construction andimplementationofelectricalequipmentandelectricalhazards.CircuitBreaker–Anautomaticswitchthatstopstheflowofelectriccurrentinasuddenlyoverloadedorotherwiseabnormallystressedelectriccircuit.DisconnectingMeans -Adeviceorothermeansbywhichcircuit conductorscanbedisconnected fromapowersupply.DisconnectingSwitch–Adevice,whichisusedtoisolateacircuitorequipmentfromapowersource.DoubleInsulatedTool-Toolswhichareconstructedusingnon-conductivematerialsthatdonotrequiregrounded,3wireplugs.GroundedConductor-Aconductorthatisusedtoconnectequipmentorthegroundingcircuitofawiringsystemtoagroundingelectrodeorseveralgroundingelectrodes.

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Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) - A device that interrupts the electrical circuit to the loadwhen a faultcurrenttothegroundexceedsapredeterminedvaluethatislessthanwhatisrequiredtooperatetheovercurrentprotectivedeviceofthesupplycircuit.

SafeWorkPractices

General• Allelectricalequipment,toolsandrelatedcomponentsmustbeinspectedpriortoeachuse.• Equipment, tools and related components, which are unserviceable or faulty, shall be removed from

serviceandtaggedappropriatelywiththedateof inspection,thenameofthe inspectingemployeeandsignatureofinspectingemployee.

• Onlyqualifiedpersonnelmayrepairelectricaltools,cordsandotherrelatedequipment.• Only certified electricians may repair or conduct maintenance on electrical equipment and wiring

systems.• Thesitesupervisorshallverifycontractelectriciancredentialsbeforeworkbegins.• Employeesshallnotwearconductiveapparelsuchasrings,watches,etc.unlesstheyarerenderednon-

conductivebycovering,wrappingorotherinsulatingmeans.• Whenworkingonornearexposedde-energizedparts,thosepartsshallbetreatedaslive.• Outletsconnectedtocircuitswithdifferentvoltagesmustuseadesignsuchthattheattachmentplugson

thecircuitsarenotinterchangeable.• Multipleoutletboxesmustbepluggedintoawallreceptacle.• Multipleoutletboxesmustnotbeusedtoprovidepowertomicrowaveovens, toasters,spaceheaters,

hotplates,coffeepots,orotherhigh-currentloads.• Doubleinsulatedtoolsmusthavethefactorylabelintactindicatingthetoolhasbeenapprovedtobeused

withoutathreewiregroundedsupplycordconnection.• Doubleinsulatedtoolsmustnotbealteredinanyway,whichwouldnegatethefactoryrating.• Only approved, certified, electrical contractors may perform construction and service work on MIKE

SCOTTPLUMBINGINCorclientproperty.• ItistheManager/Supervisorsresponsibilitytoverifythecontractor’scertification.•

ExtensionCords• Useonly three-wire, grounded, extension cords and cables that conform to ahard service ratingof 14

amperesorhigher,andgroundingofthetoolsorequipmentbeingsupplied.• Onlycommercialorindustrialrated-groundedextensioncordsmaybeusedinshopsandoutdoors.• Cordsforuseotherthanindoorappliancesmusthavearatingofatleast14amps.• Cordsmusthavesuitablestrainreliefprovisionsatboththeplugthereceptacleends.• Work lamps (drop light) used to power electrical tools must have a 3 wire, grounded outlet, unless

poweringinsulatedtools.• Adaptersthatallowthreewire,groundedprongs,connectedtotwowirenon-groundedoutletsarestrictly

prohibited.• Cordsmusthaveaserviceratingforhardorextra-hardserviceandhaveS,AJ,ST,SO,SJO,SJT,STO,or

SJTOprintedonthecord.• Cordsmay not be run through doorways, undermats or carpets, acrosswalkways or aisles, concealed

behindwalls, ceilings or floors, or run through holes in walls, or anywherewhere they can become atrippinghazard.

• Highcurrentequipmentorappliancesshouldbepluggeddirectlyintoawalloutletwheneverpossible.

o Allextensioncordsshallbepluggedintooneofthefollowing:o AGFCIoutlet;o AGFCIbuiltintothecord;

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o AGFCIadapterusedbetweenthewalloutletandcordplug.

• All extension cords andor electrical cords shall be inspecteddaily or before eachuse, for breaks, plugcondition and ground lugs, possible internal breaks, and any other damage. If damage is found, theextensioncordorelectricalcordshallberemovefromserviceandrepairedorreplaced.

• Extension cords shall not be used on compressor skid to operated heat tapes or any other type ofequipment on a temporary basis. Heat tapes or other equipment shall be hard wired per applicableelectricalcodes.

Illumination• Employees shall not enter spaces containing exposed energized parts unless qualified and proper

illuminationexiststoenableemployeestoworksafely.

Switches,circuitbreakers,anddisconnects• Allelectricalequipmentand toolsmusthaveanonandoff switchandmaynotbe turnedonoroffby

pluggingorunpluggingthesupplycordatthepoweroutlet.• Circuitbreakerpanelboxesanddisconnectsmustbelabelledwiththevoltagerating.• Eachbreakerwithinabreakerpanelmustbelabelledfortheserviceitprovides.• Disconnectswitchesprovidingpowerforindividualequipmentmustbelabelledaccordingly.

Ladders• Portableladdersmusthavenon-conductivesiderails.• Laddersmustbemanufacturedusingnon-conductivematerialssuchasfiberglassorwood.• Aluminumormetalladdersarestrictlyprohibited.• Laddersshallbefreeofdefectsanddefectivecomponents.• Laddersshallbeusedperthemanufacturer’srecommendationsonly.

EnergizedandOverheadHighVoltagePowerLines&Equipment• Aminimumclearanceof 10 feet fromhigh voltage linesmustbemaintainedwhenoperating vehicular

andmechanicalequipmentsuchasforklifts,cranes,winchtrucks,andothersimilarequipment.• Whenpossible, power lines shall be de-energized and groundedor other protectivemeasures shall be

providedbeforeworkisstarted.• Minimumapproachdistancetoenergizedhighpowervoltageslinesforunqualifiedemployeesis10feet.• Minimum approach distance for qualified employees shall be followed per 29 CFR 1910.333(c)(3)(i)

Qualified–TableS5SelectionandUseofWorkPractices-ApproachDistancesforQualifiedEmployees–AlternatingCurrent).Approachdistancesare10’for50kVplus4”foreveryadditional10kV.

ConfinedorEnclosedWorkSpaces• When an employeeworks in a confined or enclosed space that contains exposed energized parts, the

employeeshallisolatetheenergysourceandturnoffthesourceandlockandtagouttheenergysource(Onlyqualifiedelectricianscanworkonanexposedenergysource).

• Protectiveshields,protectivebarriersorinsulatingmaterialsasnecessaryshallbeprovided.

Enclosures,BreakerPanels,andDistributionRooms• Aclearworkingspacemustbemaintainedinthefront,backandoneachsideofallelectricalenclosures

and around electrical equipment for a safe operation and to permit access for maintenance andalteration.

• Aminimumtwo-footworkingfloorspaceinfrontofpanelsandenclosuresshallbepaintedyellow.• Employeesmaynotenterspacescontainingexposedenergizedpartsunlessilluminationisprovidedthat

enablestheemployeestoworksafely.

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• Housekeepingindistributionroomsmustreceivehighprioritytoprovideasafeworkingandwalkingareainfrontofpanelsandtokeepcombustiblematerialstotheminimumrequiredtoperformmaintenanceoperations.

• All enclosures and distribution roomsmust have “Danger: High Voltage – Authorized Personnel Only”postedonthefrontpanelandonentrancedoors.

• Flammablematerialsarestrictlyprohibitedinsidedistributionrooms(Boxes,rags,cleaningfluids,etc.)

LockOut/TagOut• Noworkshallbeperformedon(ornearenoughtothemforemployeestobeexposedduetothedangers

of tools or other equipment coming into contact with the live parts) live parts and the hazards theypresent.

• Ifanyemployeeisexposedtocontactwithpartsoffixedelectricequipmentorcircuitswhichhavebeendeenergized,thecircuitsenergizingthepartsshallbelockedoutortaggedorboth.

• Conductorsandpartsofelectricalequipmentthathavebeende-energizedbutnotbeenlockedortaggedoutshallbetreatedasliveparts.

• PerMIKESCOTTPLUMBING INCpolicyallelectricalwillbeoutsourcedandperformedonlybyqualifiedandlicensedelectricalcontractorswhoarefamiliarwiththeuseofspecialprecautionarytechniques,PPE,insulatingandshieldingmaterialsandinsulatedtools.Anyequipmentbeingmadereadyformaintenancewillbe lockedoutusingMIKESCOTTPLUMBING INC’sControlofHazardousEnergy–LockOut/TagOutProgram.LockoutsareperformedbytheSafetyManager,ShopForemanorBranchManager.Designatedemployeesinsomebranchesmaybetrainedbylocalmanagementtolockoutequipment.Iflivesourcesare to be worked it will only be performed with the knowledge of local management. Only certifiedelectriciansmayworkonelectriccircuitpartsorequipment.

• Only authorized personnelmay perform lock out/tag outwork on electrical equipment andwill followMIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINC’sControlofHazardousEnergy–Lockout/TagOutProgram.

• Authorizedpersonnelwillbetrainedinlockout/tagoutprocedures.• Affected personnelwill be notifiedwhen lock out/tag out activities are being performed in theirwork

area.

FireExtinguishers• Approvedfireextinguishersmustbeprovidednearelectricalbreakerpanelsanddistributioncenters.• Watertypeextinguishersshallnotbelocatedcloserthan50feetfromelectricalequipment.

ElectricShock-CPR• Ifsomeoneisdiscoveredthathasreceivedanelectricshockandisunconscious,firstchecktoseeiftheir

bodyis incontactwithanelectricalcircuit.Donottouchapersonuntilyouaresurethereisnocontactwithanelectricalcircuit.

• Whenitissafetomakecontactwiththevictim,beginCPRiftheperson’shearthasstoppedortheyarenotbreathing.

• Callforhelpimmediately.

ElectricWelders• Adisconnectingmeansshallbeprovided inthesupplycircuit foreachmotor-generatorarcwelder,and

foreachACtransformerandDCrectifierarcwelderwhichisnotequippedwithadisconnectmountedasanintegralpartofthewelder.

• Aswitchorcircuitbreakershallbeprovidedbywhicheachresistancewelderanditscontrolequipmentcanbe isolated fromthesupplycircuit.Theampereratingof thisdisconnectingmeansmaynotbe lessthanthesupplyconductorampacity.

EquipmentGrounding• Allgascompressors,aircompressors,separators,vessels,etc.shallbegroundedbymeansofusingalug

andgroundstrap,nominalinsizetoa½”boltorlarger,attachedtoagroundrodsixfeetorlonger.

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• Equipmentbondingjumpersshallbeofcopperorothercorrosion-resistancematerial.• Thetransferofhazardousor flammablematerial fromametalorplasticcontainerwitha flashpointof

100degreesForlessshallhaveagroundstrapfromthecontainerandattachedtotheskidoragroundrodplacedintheground.

AssuredGroundingOSHA requires that employers shall use either ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCI) or an assured equipmentgroundingconductorprogramtoprotectpersonnelfromelectricalshockwhileworking.

• MIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCshalluseGFCI’sinlieuofanassuredgroundingprogram.

GroundFaultCircuitInterruptersAll120-volt,single-phase15and20amperereceptacleoutletsonconstructionormaintenancesites,whicharenotpartofthepermanentwiringofthebuildingorstructureandwhichareinusebyemployees,shallhaveapprovedgroundfaultcircuitinterruptersforpersonnelprotection.

• AllhandportableelectrictoolsandextensioncordsshalluseaGFCI.• Additionally,approvedGFCI’sshallbeusedfor240-Voltcircuitsinthesameserviceasdescribedabove.• GFCI’smustbeusedonall120volt,single-phase15ampand20ampreceptacleswithin6feetofasink,

dampareasoroninstalledoutdoorequipment.• TheGFCImustbethefirstdevicepluggedintoapermanentreceptacle.• TheGFCImustbetestedbeforeeachuse.

Training

• All MIKE SCOTT PLUMBING INC employees both temporary and full time shall be trained in electricalsafetypracticesandprocedurestominimizetheriskofelectricalshock.

• Unqualifiedemployeeswhomaybeexposedtoelectricshockshallreceivetrainingandacquirefamiliarity

withelectricsafetyworkpractices.

• AllMIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCemployeesbothtemporaryandfulltimeshallbetrainedinsafetyrelatedworkpracticesthatpertaintotheirrespectivejobassignments.

• Safeworkpracticesshallbeusedtopreventelectricshockorotherrelatedincidentsasaresultofenergy

sourcecontactwhileworkingnearoronenergizedequipmentorcircuits.

• In the event thatMIKE SCOTT PLUMBING INC employees qualified employees, those employeesmustadheretotheapproachdistancesinTableS5ofCFR1910.333.

VoltageRage(phasetophase) MinimumApproachDistanceOver300V,notover750V 1ft.0in.(30.5cm)Over750V,notover2kV 1ft.6in.(46cm)Over2kV,notover15kV 2ft.0in.(61cm)Over15kV,notover37kV 3ft.0in.(91cm)Over37kV,notover87.5kV 3ft.6in.(107cm)Over87.5kV,notover121kV 4ft.0in.(122cm)Over121kV,notover140kV 4ft.6in.(137cm)

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EMERGENCYACTIONPLAN

Purpose

ThepurposeofMIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINC’semergencyactionplanistoestablishrequirementsforrespondingtoanykindofemergency,whichwouldresultinemployeeinjuryorillness.

Scope

Emergency Procedures shall be issued and discussed with all new/transferred personnel upon arrival forassignment.

Responsibilities

TheMIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCEmergencyCoordinatorshallberesponsiblefor:

• Ensuringeachlocationhasadedicatedemergencyactionplan• Ensuringthateachsitehasits’owndedicatedemergencycoordinator• Ensuringthatemergencydrillsareconductedforeachpermanentsiteatleastannually• Ensuringthatinspectionsandcorrectiveactionsareperformedforeachsiteatleastmonthly

SiteEmergencyCoordinatorsshall:

• Trainallsiteemployeesonemergencyaction• Ensureemployeesaretrainedonproperfireextinguisheruse• Conductmonthlyinspectionsofsitetoensurecompliancewithfiresafetyandemergencyrequirements• ReporttoMIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCEmergencyCoordinatorregardingallnoncomplianceissues

GeneralRequirements(SeeProceduresinTheSite-SpecificEmergencyActionPlanTemplateinAppendix1)

The following requirements shallbemet inorder tomaintain compliancewithMIKESCOTTPLUMBING INCandregulatoryfiresafetyandemergencysafetyrequirements.

• The site specific emergency actionplan shall beavailable toall employees for reviewand shall includeproceduresforreportingafireorotheremergency.

• Each emergency action plan shall have procedures for emergency evacuation, reporting fires & otheremergencies

• Eachemergencyactionplanshallincludeprocedurestoaccountforallemployeesaftertheevacuation• Contact informationshallbeprovided toemployeeswhoneedadditional informationpertaining to the

planortotheirrespectiveduties• Eachsitewillhaveasysteminplacetoalertemployees• Eachsiteemergencycoordinatorshallreviewtheemergencyactionplanwithemployees• Noemployeemayremainonsiteduringandemergencytooperatecriticaloperations(notpermitted)• Uponarrivingtothedesignatedsafetyarea(outlinedinthesite-specificsafetyplan),aheadcountshallbe

performedtoensurethatallemployeesareaccountedfor.• Contactinformationshallbemadeavailabletoemployeeswhoneedadditionalinformationregardingthe

planortheirspecificduties.• Ouremergencyactionplanshallbe reviewedwhen; theplan isdevelopedor theemployee isassigned

initiallytoajob,theemployees’responsibilitiesundertheplanchangeorwhentheplanitselfischanged.• MIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCshallensurethatthealarmsystemisdistinctiveandrecognizableasasignal

toevacuatetheworkareaorperformactionsdesignatedundertheemergencyactionplan.

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ListofEmergencyTypes

Potential emergency types shall be addressed in each site specific emergency action plan and shall includeproceduresfor:

• FiresorExplosions• Releaseofhazardousgasesorchemicalsubstances• BomborTerrorThreats• Health/MedicalEmergencies• WorkplaceViolence• NaturalDisasters

EmergencyEquipment

Eachsiteshallhaveadetailedlistwithinitssite-specificemergencyactionplanthatoutlinesemergencyequipmentrequirements.Unlessotherwisedeterminedbythesiteemergencycoordinator,eachsitewillhaveaminimumofthefollowingemergencyequipmentitems:

• 1FirstAidKitforevery20employees

• Emergencyexitsignsandlightingasrequiredbylocalfirecodes

• Portablefireextinguisherswhichareproperlymountedandmarkedsotheyareeasilyidentified

• Alarmsandotherrequiredaudibleemergencysoundingdevices

Training&Education

MIKE SCOTTPLUMBING INC shall facilitateemergencyactionandevacuation training toensure that employeesunderstandtheemergencyandevacuationproceduresapplicable to theirspecificsite.Trainingshall includethesafeandorderlyevacuationsofotheremployees.

Records&Documentation

Eachsiteshallmaintainalltrainingand/orotherdocumentationrelatedtoits’siteforatleast5years.

Appendix

1.Site-SpecificEmergencyActionPlanTemplate

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FALLPROTECTION

Purpose

Thepurposeofthisprogramistoestablishrequirementsforworkingatheights,whichexceedorareequaltothefallprotectionrequirementheightthresholdandwhereguardrails,safetynetsorotherengineeringcontrolsarenot present. BecauseMIKE SCOTT PLUMBING INC could work on both general industry, construction or otherindustrysites;thefallprotectionrequirementheightthresholdwillvary.Therefore,thefallprotectionrequirementheight shall bedeterminedby the industry list belowand the corresponding fall protection requirementheightthresholds.

ImportantNote:OSHArequiresthatfallprotectionbeprovidedatelevationsof4feetormoreingeneralindustryworkplaces, 5 feet or more in shipyards, 6 feet or more in the construction industry and 8 feet or more inlongshoringoperations.Inaddition,OSHArequiresthatfallprotectionbeprovidedwhenworkingoverdangerousequipment andmachinery, regardless of the fall distance. Therefore, threshold heights& requirementswill varydependingonthetypeofjobbeingperformed.Pleasereferto29CFRfordetailedspecifications.

AdditionalNote: Some states have state specific fall protection criteriawhichMIKE SCOTT PLUMBING INCmustcomplywith. Therefore, it is the safetymanager’s responsibility to determinewhen state specific fall protectionrequirements conflictwith FederalOSHA requirements and to establish fall protection criteria for that site’s fallprotectionplan.

Scope

ThisprogramappliestoallMIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCemployeeswhoworkonsurfaces,whichareatorabovethefallprotectionrequirementheightthresholdfromthenextlowerlevel;includingexcavations.

Responsibilities

SafetyManager• Ensureeachsiteusesafallprotectionplanwhichaccountsforsitespecifichazardsandconditions• Ensurethatotherapplicablepersonnelaretrainedtousefallprotectionsystemsandpersonalfallarrest

systemswhereapplicable.

Managers&Supervisor• Ensure that no employees work at heights, which are at or above the fall protection

requirementheightthresholdwithoutusingproperfallprotectionmeasures.• EnsurethatemployeeswhousePFAS’saretrainedonhowtousethesystems.• Attempt to use engineering controls such as guardrails or safety nets before PFASwhenever

possible.• Ensure that a competent person inspects all work areas, which are at or above the fall

protectionrequirementheightthresholdtoensurepropercontrolsareinplace.

Employees• Donotworkatheightsatorabovethefallprotectionrequirementheightthresholdunlessyou

aretrainedandconfidentinthefallprotectionthatisprotectingyoufromfalls.• Reportallunsafeconditionstoyourmanagerorsupervisor.• Thinkaboutyoursafetyandthesafetyofthosearoundyoubeforeyouaccessaworkingsurface

thatexceedsthefallprotectionrequirementheightthreshold.

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GeneralRequirements

AnytimeaMIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCemployeeintendstoworkatorabovethefallprotectionthresholdheight,guardrails,safetynets,personalfallarrestsystemsorotherapprovedfallprotectionsystemsshallbeused.Fallprotectionrequirementheightthresholdsdependsolelyuponthenatureofthesiteorclientlocationandshallbeusedinaccordancewiththefollowingindustrycriterialist:

• Non-ConstructionEnvironments:4feetormore• ConstructionEnvironments:6feetormore• Shipyards:5feetormore• LongshoringEnvironments:8feetormore

SiteSpecificFallProtectionPlanWheneversite-specificfallprotectionplansareutilized;theplanmayonlybedevelopedbythecompetentperson.The planmust also take into account the site-specific requirements which initially called for the use of a site-specificfallprotectionplan.Whenever conventional fall protection is not feasible or creates a greater hazard than the fall itself; a fallprotectionplanmaybeused. Inthesecases,thesite-specificplanshall includethereasonwhyconventional fallprotectionmethodsarenotfeasible,thelocationsoftheareaswhereconventionalfallprotectionisnotfeasible.Theseareasshallalsobeclassifiedas“controlledaccesszones”.FallProtectionEquipmentAllfallprotectionequipmentshallmeettherequirementsofapplicableANSI,ASTM,orOSHArequirements.RescueIntheeventofafall,MIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCshallensurepromptrescueoftheaffectedemployee(s).MIKESCOTT PLUMBING INC shall ensure that rescue details are established prior to the commencement of work atelevatedheights.

IncidentInvestigationsIntheeventofa fall,nearmiss,orotherserious incident;MIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCshallconductathoroughincident investigationandshallmaintainall incident investigationrecordsforat least10yearsaftertheaffectedemployee(s)’employmenthasbeenterminated.

TrainingRequirements

Allemployeeswhoworkatorabovethefallprotectionrequirementthresholdshallreceivetrainingwhichpertainstotherecognitioneliminationoffallhazards.Employeeswhohavealreadyreceivedtraining,shall receivere-trainingeitheronanannualbasis,whenevertheemployeedemonstratesincompetenceorwhenevertheemployeerequeststobere-trained.

Records&Documentation

Alltrainingshallbedocumentedandrecordsshallbemaintainedforatleast3yearsaftertheterminationoftheemployeesemploymentwithMIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINC.

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Figure1:DiagramofComponents

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FIREPREVENTION/EXTINGUISHERS

Purpose

Thisprogramisdesignedtoprovideprocedurestoensurethatfireextinguishersworkproperlyandemployeesknowhowtooperatetheextinguisherssafelyintheeventofafire.

Scope

Thisprogram’sscopeencompassesallemployeesatalllocations.

Responsibilities

SafetyManager• Developsproceduresfortheuseandmaintenanceoffireextinguishers,• Devisestrainingprogramsthatteachtheproperuseofthesedevices.

Manager

• Implementsfireextinguishertrainingatthemanager’sdesignatedlocation.ShopForemen

• Enforcetheprovisionsofthefireextinguishersectionofthetrainingmanual.AllEmployees

• Followtheprovisionsofthetrainingmanual.

Procedure

SelectionandDistributionPortablefireextinguishersareprovidedforusebyemployees.Thesefireextinguishersvaryinclassbasedonthetypeoffiretheyaremadetoextinguish,thesizeofthefire,andthedegreeofhazardthataffectstheuseoftheextinguisher.ThefourclassesoffireextinguishersusedbyMIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCareasfollows:

• ClassAFireExtinguishers:Usedoncommoncombustiblesorfibrousmaterialssuchaswood,cloth,paper,rubberandsomeplastics.Thedistancefromemployeestoanyfireextinguishermustnotexceed75feet(22.9m),

• ClassBFireExtinguishers:Usedonflammableorcombustibleliquidssuchasgasoline,kerosene,paint,paintthinnersandpropane.ThedistanceoftheextinguisherfromanareawithClassBhazardousmaterialsmustnotexceed50feet(15.2m),

• ClassCFireExtinguishers:Usedonelectricalequipmentthathasbeenenergized,suchasappliances,panelboxesandpowertools.ThedistancefromanareawithClassChazardstoanextinguisherisnomorethan50feet(15.2m),

• ClassDFireExtinguishers:Usedoncombustiblemetalssuchasmagnesium,titanium,potassiumandsodium.ThedistancefromaClassDworkingareatoanextinguisherisnogreaterthan75feet(22.9m).

FireExtinguisherLabels

• Fireextinguishersaremountedinlocationsthatcanbeeasilyaccessedbyemployees,arenomorethan75feetfromanyemployee,andareidentifiedbyasignreading,“FireExtinguisher”,

• Fireextinguisherswillnotbeblocked,evenonatemporarybasis,byequipment,boxesorproducts,

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• Auniquenumberwillbeassignedtoeachfireextinguisher.Maintenance

• Allfireextinguishersmustbemountednohigherandnolowerthanfourfeetfromthefloor,• Mustbenumberedtoidentifytheirdesignatedlocation,• Mustbefullychargedandoperable,• Mustbecleanandfreeofdefects,• Mustbeaccessibleatalltimes.

Inspection,MaintenanceandTesting

• Allfireextinguishersshallbeinspectedonamonthlybasis,• Certifiedstafffromafireextinguisherdealerwillperformanannualmaintenancecheckonallfire

extinguishers,• Certifiedstaffwillinspectandrechargefireextinguishersafteruse,• Intheeventafireextinguishershowsalossofpressureduringthemonthlyinspection,certifiedstaffwill

inspectandrechargethefireextinguisher,• Completedfireinspectionlogsaretobemaintainedinthesafetyfilesforfiveyears.

Use

• Intheeventofafire,anemployeewillgetthenearestappropriatefireextinguisherforuseontheburningmaterialsandwillattempttoputoutthefire,

• Allotheremployeesintheareawillpreparetoevacuatetheareaofthefire,ifnecessary,• Otheremployeesinthebuildingwillbenotifiedofthefire,• Astandardfireextinguisheremptiesin10-15seconds.Allemployeesmustleavetheareaatthistime,

evenifthefireisnotout.TrainingandEducationThissectionestablishesthetrainingproceduresrequiredforunderstandingfireextinguishers,theirproperuseandincipient-stagefirefighting.Trainingisrequiredpriortoinitialassignmentandonanannualbasisthereafter.

• EvenNumberedYears:Amemberofthelocalfiredepartmentwillconducttraining,whichwillincludehandsonuseofafireextinguisherina“livefire”situation,

• OddNumberedYears:Thesafetymanagerwillconducttraininginvolvingademonstrationoftheuseofafireextinguisher,withouttheactualdischargeoftheunit.

Newemployeeswillundergotheoddnumberedyeartraininguponhire.InitialTrainingOutline

• Generalfireprinciplesandfireextinguishers,• Hazardsoffiresinthebeginningstages,• Whentoevacuatetheareaofafire,• Hazardsoffireextinguisheruse,• Properuseofafireextinguisher.

Retraining

• Establishesemployeeproficiencyandprovidesupdatedinformationoncontrolprocedures,• Isprovidedforallauthorizedandaffectedemployeesonanannualbasis,intheeventofachangeinjob

assignment,whenknowledgeofpoliciesisfoundtobeinsufficientorwhenMIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCdeterminesthattherehavebeendeviationsfromestablishedpolicies.

TrainingDocumentation

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• Alltrainingwillbedocumentedwiththeresultsofeachemployee’sperformanceonahands-ontest,• Documentationshallincludethenameoftheemployee,nameofthetrainer,dateoftrainingandan

outlineofthetrainingprovided.

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FIRSTAID

Purpose

Theprogramoutlinedinthisdocumenthasbeenimplementedtoensureadequateamountsoffirstaidequipmentandsuppliesareavailableforemployeesandtoputinplaceproperproceduresforsituationsrequiringfirstaid.

Scope

Thisprogramspecificallyappliestoallofouremployeesregardlessofwheretheyareperformingworkunlessotherwisenotifiedbythesafetymanageranddocumentedonthesite-specificplan.

Responsibilities

SafetyManager• Implementandensuretherequirementsofthisprogramarefollowedatalltimes,• WillworkinconjunctionwithTheRedCrossorotherapplicableentitiestomakesureemployeesareup-

to-dateonapplicabletrainingrequirements,• Keepallrecordspertainingtothisprograminorderandcurrent.

Supervisors• Ensurethatfirstaidkitsaremadeavailableandadequatelystockedforeachworksite,• Willmakesurethatprovisionsforpromptmedicalattention,includingtransportationincaseofaserious

injury,areinplacebeforeaprojectbegins,• Willprovideadequatefirstaidsuppliesandequipmentwithineasyreachwhenrequired,• Ensurethataccesstoemergencyandmedicalphonenumbersisavailableinaconspicuousplacetoall

employees.

Employees• Willfollowtherequirementsofthisprogramwhereapplicable,• Willusefirstaidsuppliesandequipmentresponsibly,• Immediatelynotifythesupervisorofanylowfirstaidkitsupplies,• Knowthelocationofemergencytelephonenumbers.

Requirements

FirstAidSuppliesandEquipmentFirstaidsuppliesandequipmentmustbeavailableandeasilyaccessibletoemployeesatalltimes.Firstaidkitswillcontainallappropriateitemsdeterminedtobeadequatefortheenvironmentinwhichtheywillbeused.Firstaidkitswillbeassessedperiodicallytoensureadequateamountsoffirstaidsuppliesarealwaysavailable.Inadequatefirstaidkitsmustbereportedtoyourimmediatesupervisorwhowillthenhavethekitsrestockedwithadequatesuppliespriortothestartoftheworkshift.Thesitesupervisorshallperformaninspectionofthefirstaidsuppliesonaweeklybasis.Kitsshallbereplenishedasneededbythesitesupervisor.Asafetyshower,eyewash,and/orothersuitablefacilitiesforquickdrenchingorflushingshallbeprovidedwithintheworkareaofanyfacilitywheretheeyesorbodyofanypersonmaybeexposedtoinjuriouscorrosive

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materials.Ensureexpirationdatesarecheckedforsafetyreasonsandthatthewaterusedinstoragedevicesissanitized.Anassessmentofthematerialormaterialsusedshallbeperformedtodeterminethetypeofflushing/drenchingequipmentwillberequiredatthejobsite.Portableortemporarystationsmustbesetuppriortotheuseofcorrosivematerialsonallclientjobsites.

MedicalResponseAllminorfirstaidistobeself-rendered.Becauseoftherisksassociatedwithcertainblood-bornepathogens,nooneisallowedtotendtheminorinjuriesofanotherperson.Apersonwhohasavalidcertificateinfirst-aidshallbeavailabletorenderfirstaid,intheabsenceofaninfirmary,clinic,hospital,orphysicianthatisreasonablyaccessibleintermsoftimeanddistancetotheworksite.Itismandatorythatavalidcertificateinfirst-aidtrainingmustbeobtainedfromtheU.S.BureauofMines,TheAmericanRedCrossoranequivalenttrainingauthoritywhichcanbeverifiedbydocumentaryevidence.Universalprecautionsmustalwaysbeobservedwhenfirstaidisrenderedbyauthorizedemployeeswiththepropertraining.(UniversalPrecautionsmeansthattheaidgivertreatsallbodilyfluidsasiftheywerecontaminated).If911isnotavailablerefertothelistofpostedphonenumbersforprearrangedmedicalresponseproviders.AllauthorizedfirstrespondersofMIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCshouldhaveacellphoneasameansofcommunications;otherwisehandheldradiosortelephonesshallbeusedasameansofcommunication.

TransportationBasedonthefirstresponders'assessmentoftheinjuriesinvolved,decidewhattypeoftreatmentwillbeperformedandthelocationofthetreatment(emergencyroom,occupationalmedicineprovider,oron-sitefirstaid).Examplesofseriousinjuriesrequiringtransporttoamedicalproviderarethoseresultinginseverebloodloss,possiblepermanentdisfigurement,headtrauma,spinalinjuries,internalinjuriesandlossofconsciousness.Keepinmindthattheneedsandwell-beingoftheinjuredarethefirstpriority.Properequipmentforprompttransportationoftheinjuredpersontoaphysicianorhospitaloracommunicationsystemforcontactingnecessaryambulanceserviceshouldbeavailableatalltimes.Choicestoconsiderforpropertransportinclude:privateautomobile,MIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCvehicle,helicopter,crewboat,EMSvehiclesincludingmedi-vachelicopters,oranyothertransportationthatcanprovidesafetransportationtothehospitalordoctor’sofficeinordertoprovidemedicalattentiontotheinjuredinthequickestmannerwithouttheinjuredemployeeincurringanyadditionalcomplicationsorinjuries.Transportationneedsmustbepreplannedandcoordinatedwiththetransportationproviderpriortoanincidentrequiringsuchservice.

TrainingVolunteersorselectedemployeesaretrainedbytheAmericanRedCrossorequivalentinCPRandfirstaid.Eachofthesetrainedandcertifiedemployeesareequippedwithprotectiveglovesandotherrequiredparaphernalia.CPRtrainingmustbere-certifiedannuallyandfirstaidtrainingmustbere-certifiedeverythreeyears.

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GENERALSAFETY

Purpose

ThisprogramiswrittentoensurecomplianceregardinglocalregulatoryandgeneralsafetyrequirementsrelatedtotheoperationandmanagementofallMIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCfacilities.Furthermore,thisprogramprovidesdirectivesandguidelinestomanagers,supervisorsandemployeesregardingtheirspecificresponsibilities.Thisprogramappliestoallregularemployees,temporaryemployees,andanycontractorsworkingonMIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCpremises.Inaddition,foranyoff-sitework,theseguidelinesaretobefollowedintheeventanoperator’sprogramiseithernotinplace,orislessstringent.

KeyResponsibilities

SafetyManager

• TheSafetyManagerisresponsiblefordevelopingandmaintainingtheGeneralSafetyRequirementsprogram,andwillkeeptheseproceduresinthedesignatedsafetymanager’soffice.

SiteManager• Thesitemanagerisresponsibleforenforcingandmaintainingthesafetyplanandensuringeverything

requiredforcomplianceisavailableatalltimes.

Employees• EveryemployeeshallbefamiliarwiththeworkplaceGeneralSafetyRequirementsprogramofMIKESCOTT

PLUMBINGINC,• Mustabidebytherequirementslaidforthandreportallunsafeconditionstotheirimmediatesupervisor

and/ortheSafetyManager,• Willuseallsafeguards,safetyappliances,andpersonalprotectiveequipmentmadeavailabletothemin

ordertofollowthesafeworkpracticesandproceduresoftheirworkplace.

CompetencyandTraining

Allworkerswillbeproficientintheoperationofequipmentintheperformanceoftheirassignedjobtasks.Acompetentworkerissomeonewhoissufficientlyqualified,trained,andexperiencedenoughtosafelyperformtheirjobeitherwithoutsupervision,orwithonlyaminimaldegreeofsupervision.Anyworkthatmightendangeranemployeemustbeperformedbyaqualifiedworkerorbyaworkerwhoisunderthedirectsupervisionofaworkerwhoiscompetentintheassignedjobtask.Allworkersmustbetrainedintheproceduresforeachjobtheyarerequiredtoperformuntiltheybecomeproficientineachtaskorskill.Onlyqualifiedworkerswhohavebeenproperlytrainedandexperiencedwillbepermittedtooperateequipment.Trainingmustinclude:

• Procedurestobefollowedintheeventofafireorotheremergency,• Thelocationoffirstaidfacilities,• Theidentificationofallprohibitedorrestrictedareas,• Precautionstobetakeninordertoprotecttheworkeragainstanyphysical,chemicalorbiologicalhazards

theymaycomeintocontactwith,• Anyprocedures,plans,policiesandprogramsthatMIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCismandatedtodevelop,

and• Anythingelsedeemednecessarytoensurethehealthandsafetyoftheworkerwhiletheyareonthejob.

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Allemployeesshallbeinstructedinboththerecognitionandavoidanceofunsafeconditionsthatpertaintotheirspecificworkenvironmentsandworkactivities.

Inspections

MIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCmust:• Ensurethatfrequent,regularinspectionsoftheworkplace,jobsites,materials,andequipmentare

performedbyacompetentperson,• Ensurethatallworkprocessesandproceduresareexaminedinordertoidentifyanyrisktothesafetyor

healthofanypersonattheworkplace,• Investigateeverydangerousoccurrenceorincidentassoonasisreasonablypossible.• Ensurethatallidentifiedrisksandunsafeconditionswillbecorrectedassoonasisreasonably

practicableand,intheinterim,takeimmediatestepstoprotectthesafetyandhealthofanypersonwhomaybeatrisk.

GeneralFacilityRequirements

HousekeepingEachworksiteshallbekeptcleanandfreefrommaterialsorequipmentthatcouldcauseworkerstosliportrip.Allsurfacesusedbyanyworkershallbeclearofobstructions,hazards,andaccumulationsofrefuse,snoworice.MIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCrequiresthataworksiteisascleanandsanitaryasreasonablypracticable.Anadequatesupplyofpotabledrinkingwatershallbekepteasilyaccessibleataprojectfortheuseofallworkers.SafeEquipmentMaintenanceMIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCisresponsibleforensuringthatworksitemaintenance,systemsofwork,andworkingenvironmentsaremaintainedproperlyforthehealth,safety,andwelfareofworkerswhileatthejobsite.MIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCwillensureallequipmentismaintainedatregularintervalstoensuretheequipmentwillfunctionsafelyinthewayitwaspurposedandtobefreefromobviousdefects.Damagedandfaultyequipmentreportingproceduresmustbeinplacetofacilitatetimelyrepairofallmalfunctioningequipment.Whereadefectisfound,MIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCwillensurethatimmediateactionistakentoprotectthehealthandsafetyofanyworkerwhomaybeatriskuntilthedefectiscorrectedbyacompetentperson.Anymachinery,tool,material,orequipmentwhichisnotincompliancewithanyapplicableOSHArequirementisprohibited.Themachine,tool,materialorequipmentshalleitherbeidentifiedasunsafebytaggingorlockingthecontrolstorendertheminoperableorbyphysicallyremovingthenon-compliantobjectfromitsplaceofoperation.AnyworkerwhoknowsorhasreasontobelievethatequipmentundertheircontrolisnotinasafeoperatingconditionshallimmediatelyreporttheconditiontoMIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCsorepairstothemalfunctioningequipmentcanbemadebytheproperpersonnel.MIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCexpresslyprohibitsanddoesnotpermitcompressedairtobedirectedtowardsaworkerforthepurposeofcleaningclothingorpersonalprotectiveequipmentusedbythatworkerorforanyotherpurposeiftheuseofcompressedairmaycausecontaminantdispersionintotheairwhichmaybeharmfultoworkers.Wheneverworkersarepresentataworksite,MIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCwillprovideadequatelightingforthehealthandsafetyofourworkerstoensureallworkisdoneproperlyandsafely.

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Noworkerisallowedtosmokeinanenclosedplaceofemployment,worksiteorwork-relatedareaexceptindesignatedsmokingareas.

Impairment

Nopersonshallenterorremainatanyworkplaceofemploymentwhiletheperson'sbehaviororabilitytoworkisimpairedbyalcohol,intoxicatingbeverages,drugsorothersubstancessoastocreateanuisanceortoendangeranyperson,ortocreateanunduerisktoworkers,themselvesoranyoneelse.

ImproperConduct

Allworkersshallengageinproperactivityorbehavior.Improperbehaviorthatmightcreateorconstituteahazardtoanypersonisunacceptable.Improperactivityorbehaviorincludeshorseplay,scuffling,fighting,practicaljokes,andunnecessaryrunningorjumping.

IndustrialHygiene

Aneyewashfountainshallbeprovidedanywhereaworkermaybeexposedtoanybiologicalorchemicalsubstancehazardousinnature.Allworkerswhomaypotentiallybeexposedtoachemical,biological,orphysicalagentthatmayendangertheirsafetyorhealthshallbetrainedinthenecessaryprecautionsandprocedurestobefollowedwhenhandling,using,andstoringtheagent.Theywillalsobetrainedintheproperuseandcareofallrequiredpersonalprotectiveequipment,andintheproperuseofemergencymeasuresandprocedures.Nofood,drinkortobaccoshallbetakeninto,left,orconsumedinanyareawhereanypoisonoussubstancemaybepresent.Protectiveclothingorothersafetydevicesthathavebeenwornnexttotheskinshallbecleanedanddisinfectedpriortobeingwornbyanotherworker.Workerswhohandleorusecorrosive,poisonousorothersubstanceslikelytoendangertheirhealthshallbeprovidedwithwashingfacilitieswithcleanwater,soapandindividualtowels.

ThermalStress

AworkermustnotbeexposedtolevelsthatexceedthoselistedinthescreeningcriteriaforheatstressexposureintheheatstressandstrainsectionoftheACGIHStandard.ClothingcorrectionsmustbeappliedinaccordancewiththeheatstressandstrainsectionoftheACGIHStandard.TheMIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCmustconductaheatstressassessmenttodeterminethepotentialforhazardousexposureofworkers,usingmeasuresandmethodsthatareacceptabletothelocalgovernmentorterritorialagencyinwhosejurisdictionMIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCresides.MIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCwillalsodevelopandimplementaheatstressexposurecontrolplan.MIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCmustimplementengineeringcontrolstoreducetheheatexposureofworkerstolevelsbelowthoselistedinthescreeningcriteriaforheatstressexposureintheheatstressandstrainsectionoftheACGIHStandard.Iftheaboveactionisnotpractical,theemployermustreducetheexposureofworkerstolevelsbelowthoselistedinthescreeningcriteriaforheatstressexposureintheheatstressandstrainsectionoftheACGIHStandardbyproviding:

• Administrativecontrols,includingawork-restcycle,or• Personalprotectiveequipment,iftheequipmentprovidesprotectionequallyeffectiveasadministrative

controls.

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Theemployermustprovideandmaintainanadequatesupplyofcoolpotablewaterclosetotheworkareafortheuseofaheatexposedworker.Ifaworkershowssignsorreportssymptomsofheatstressorstrain,theworkermustberemovedfromthehotenvironmentandtreatedbyanappropriatefirstaidattendant,ifavailable,orbyaphysician.Theemployermustconductacoldstressassessmenttodeterminethepotentialforhazardousexposureofworkers,usingmeasuresandmethodsthatareacceptableandtodevelopandimplementacoldexposurecontrolplan,ifaworkeris-ormaybeexposedto-theconditionsspecifiedbelow:

• Thermalconditionsthatcouldcausecoldstressorinjury,• Thermalconditionsthatcouldcauseaworker'scorebodytemperaturetofallbelow36°C(96.8°F),or• Thermalconditionsthatarebelowthelevelsclassifiedas"littledanger"toworkersinthecriteriaforthe

coolingpowerofwindonexposedfleshinthecoldstresssectionoftheACGIHStandard.MIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCmustimplementeffectiveengineeringcontrolstoreducetheexposurehazardtolevelsabovethoseclassifiedas"littledanger"toworkersinthecriteriaforthecoolingpowerofwindonexposedfleshinthecoldstresssectionoftheACGIHStandard.Iftheaboveactionisnotpractical,MIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCmustreducetheexposuretothehazardbyprovidingeffectiveadministrativecontrolsorpersonalprotectiveequipmentiftheequipmentprovidesprotectionequallyeffectiveasadministrativecontrols.Allworkersmustwearadequateinsulatingclothingandpersonalprotectiveequipmenttoprotectthemfromthecoldiftheirworktakesplaceoutdoorsinsnoworicecoveredterrain.Ifexcessiveultravioletlight,glareorblowingicecrystalsmaypresentariskofinjurytotheeyes,workersmustweareyeprotectionappropriatetothehazardousconditions.Ifaworkerexposedtocoldshowssignsorreportssymptomsofcoldstressorinjury,theworkermustberemovedfromfurtherexposureandtreatedbyanappropriatefirstaidattendant,ifavailable,oraphysician.

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GENERALWASTEMANAGEMENT

Purpose

Thiswastemanagementstrategyhasbeendevelopedtoprovidetheguidanceandrequirementsnecessaryforefficient,effectiveandcompliantwastemanagementduringconstructionandday-to-dayoperations.

Scope

ThisdocumentcoversallMIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCemployeesandcontractorsandshallbeusedonownedpremises,orwhenanoperator’sprogramdoesn’texistorislessstringent.

Procedure

MIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCSafetyManagerorotherdesignatedpersonisaccountableformanagingwasteandthedisposalofwastesgeneratedattheworksite.

WasteEstimationEachworksitewillestimatethewaste,trashand/orscrapthatwillbegeneratedandtakenintoconsiderationpriortoworkbeingperformedsotheneedforcontainersandwasteremoval,ifnecessary,canbedetermined.Eachsiteshouldutilizethefollowingforplanningofdumpsterschedulingandtotalnon-hazardousdrywastematerial.Thesefiguresdonotincludeanyrecyclingorwasteminimizationeffortsandreflectnouseofanincinerator.Dumpsterfiguresarebasedona40yardcontainerandshouldbechangedtoreflecttheuseofanothersizedumpsterbychangingthetablebelow.

SAMPLE ONLY - SOLID WASTENumber of Employees 10 25 35 50 100

Total Estimated Square Feet of Waste (@ 0.675 cu ft per person daily)Daily 7 17 24 34 68

Weekly 47 118 165 236 473 Monthly (4.33 wks) 205 511 716 1,023 2,046

Annual 2,455 6,138 8,593 12,276 24,551

Total Estimated Weight of Waste (@ 4lb per person daily) 40 100 140 200 400 Weekly 280 700 980 1,400 2,800

Monthly (4.33 wks) 1,212 3,031 4,243 6,062 12,124 Annual 14,549 36,372 50,921 72,744 145,488

Number of Total Dumpster Fills 40 yard dumpster 7x8x22 = 1,232 square feetDaily 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.1

Weekly 0.0 0.1 0.1 0.2 0.4 Monthly (4.33 wks) 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.7

Annual 2.0 5.0 7.0 10.0 19.9

MIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCmustworkinconjunctionwiththeprojectsiteorownertoensureproperdisposalofwastesorscrapmaterials.MIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCmustensuretheownerorclientisawareofhowwastesandscrapmaterialswillbedisposedofandwhethertheywillbetakenoffsitebyMIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCorwillbedisposedofontheownerorclient’ssite.

WasteSegregation• Donotmixwastestreamsortypes,• Onlyplacewasteinthedesignatedcontainer,satelliteaccumulationarea(SAA),recyclableaccumulation

area(RAA),universalwasteaccumulationarea(UWAA)ordesignateddumpster.

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RecyclingWastesshouldberecycledwheneverpracticable.MIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCwillencouragetheproperseparationofallwastematerialstoensureopportunitiesforreuseorrecyclingoccursateachworksite.Thecollectionofrecycledmaterialwillreducethetotalloadontheenvironment.Sufficientlysizedbinsmustbelinedwithaplasticbagandclearlylabeledforuse.PostersfromMIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCwillbepostedthroughouttheworksitetoencouragerecyclingbyeveryone.Collectionbinswillalsobeplacedinadministrativeareasandwillusethefollowingcolorguiding:

• Blue–Paper• Green-Aluminumcans• Yellow–Plastic

Allcardboardwillbeflattened.Staplesandexcessshippingtaperemovedfromthecardboard.Nocardboardshallbeplacedindumpstersheadingforalandfill.

WasteHandlingMatrixEachworksitewilldevelopaWasteHandlingMatrix(sampleshown)thatwill:

• Addresssafepracticesrelatedtotheimmediatestorageandhandlingofwaste,scraporleftovermaterial;• Thehandling,organizationandstorageofwasteandscrapmaterialstominimizepotentialimpacttothe

environment.Inordertominimizethepotentialforaspillorimpacttotheenvironment,wastematerialswillbeproperlystoredandhandled.Duringoutdooractivitiesreceptaclesmustbecoveredtopreventdispersionofwastematerialsandtocontrolthepotentialforrunoff.

WasteStream Location

ActivityGeneratingWaste

Hazardous/Non

Hazardous

SafeStoragePractice

DisposalMethod

PPEorOther

Precautions

AerosolCanContents

EquipmentRepairShop

Puncturingofaerosol

cansHazardous

SAAisself-containedinthe

equipmentrepairshop

Shiptoassignedsiteforrecycling

ordisposal

Readwarningsbeforeuseof

unit.

AerosolCanPuncturingUnitFilter

EquipmentRepairShop

FilterChanges

Hazardous

Placeindesignatedlabeledcontainer


ordisposal

Changefilterevery3months

AerosolCans VariousLocations

Painting,lubricants,cleaning

Non-Hazardousifaerosolcanis

puncturedand

drained

PlacepuncturedaerosolcaninRAAstoragedrum

CrushRAA

storagedrumandplaceinthescrapmetal

dumpsterfromclient.

See"ScrapMetal"for

wastestreammanagement

Ash SmartAshUnit

Incinerationofacceptable

waste

Non-Hazardous

DisposeofImmediately

Placeinthe

BurnableWaste

GlovesGoggles

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Hazardous/Non

Hazardous

SafeStoragePractice

DisposalMethod

PPEorOther

PrecautionsDumpster

AutomotiveandHeavyEquipmentParts-Used

EquipmentRepairShopandFabShop

Replacement Non-Hazardous

PlaceinRAA

Returnedto

vendorsfor

recycling

Starters,Alternators,Pumps,

Transmissions

Batteries(Alkaline)

VariousLocations

BatteryFailures

UniversalWaste

PlaceintheUWAA

"D"celland

belowareacceptableintheNon-

BurnableWaste

Dumpster

Shiptodesignatedsitefor

recyclingordisposal

Batteries(LeadAcid)


BatteryFailures

UniversalWaste

Nostorageallowed.

Containmentboxesarelabeledandavailableintheshops.

Leadacidbatteries

arereturnedtotheVendorupon

removal

Shiptodesignatedsiteforrecycling

Batteries(NiCad)

VariousLocations

BatteryFailures

UniversalWaste

UWAAinthe

equipmentrepairshop.


ordisposal

Cellphones,radios

ButaneTorchBottle

VariousLocations

Mechanicactivities

ExcludedHazardousifrecycled

PlacedrainedButaneTorch

BottlesinRAAstorage

drum

CrushRAA

storagedrumandplaceinthescrapmetal

dumpster

ProsolvButaneBottleprocessorl

Cardboard/OfficePaper

PartsDepartment&Offices

ShippingBoxes&Office

Activities

Non-Hazardous PlaceinRAA

PlaceonpalletinRAAandbandforshipment

toassignedsiteforrecycling.

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Hazardous/Non

Hazardous

SafeStoragePractice

DisposalMethod

PPEorOther

Precautions

ComputersDiscarded

PartsDepartment&Offices

ReplacementNon-

Hazardous PlaceinRAA


ordisposal

DieselFilters-Used


FilterChanges

Non-Hazardous

RAAfordrainedandcrushed

usedfilters

Drainfor12hrs.,crushandincinerateinSmartAshunit

Placemetalinrecyclemetaldumpster

DieselRags VariousLocations

Mechanicactivities

Non-Hazardous

Oilywasteraginclear

bagsw/yellowstripes.

IncineratedinSmartAshunit

See"Ash"formanagementanddisposal

DrainedDiesel

EquipmentRepairandFabShop

Drainingdieselfuelandfilters

Non-Hazardous

whenburnedasoff-Specfuel

Placein"usedoil"tankintheequipmentrepairshopandfabshop.

Burnedfor

energyrecoveryincleanburn

multi-oilheatingsystem.

EmptyPaintCans

VariousLocations

Paintingactivities

Non-Hazardous

Nostorageallowed


ordisposal

PaintcansmustbeRCRA

empty.

FluorescentLightBallast

VariousLocations Failure

Non-HazardousunlesstheycontainPCB'sorDEHP

None

PlaceinNon-

BurnableDumpster

Ballastwillsayonthelabelifitcontains

PCB's

FluorescentLightBulbs

Shops,OfficeAreas

Bulbreplacement

UniversalWaste

Placebulbsintheiroriginal

containerintheRAAintheshoparea


ordisposal

Labelbulbs"UsedBulb"whenputinto

RAA.

Glass VariousLocations


None

PlaceinNon-

BurnableDumpster

Ensureglasscontainersare

empty.

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Hazardous/Non

Hazardous

SafeStoragePractice

DisposalMethod

PPEorOther

Precautions

GlycolRags


FluidChanges

Non-Hazardous

OilywasteragWAA's

linedw/clearbagsw/yellowstripes.


Minimizeuseofabsorbent

rags

Glycol-Used


FluidChanges

Non-Hazardous

RAA-self-containedtankonrecyclingunit

Recycledinglycolrecyclingunit

Recyclingunitstoredinshop

GrindingWheels


Grindingactivities

Non-Hazardous None

PlaceinNon-

BurnableDumpster

Hoses&Belts


ReplacementNon-

Hazardous

PlaceinNon-

BurnableDumpster

PlaceinNon-

BurnableDumpster

Drainallfluidsfromhoses

MetalShavings/Cu

ttings


Fabricatingactivities


Placedinrecyclemetal

dumpsterormetalonlyRAA's

Placeinrecyclemetal

dumpster

Ensuretherearenofreeflowing

cuttingfluidspresentbeforedisposal.

OilFilters-Used


Oilfilterchanges

ExcludedHazardous

RAAfordrainedandcrushed

usedfilters

Drainfor12hrs.,crushandincinerateinSmartAshunit

Placemetalinrecyclemetaldumpster

Oil-Used

EquipmentRepair

Shop,FabShop,ServiceTrucks

Drainingoilandfilters

ExcludedHazardousifburnedforenergyrecovery

Receivingsumpsarelocatedin

theEquipmentRepairShopandFabShop

Burnedfor

energyrecoveryincleanburn

multi-oilheatingsystem.

Keeplidsonreceiving

sumpsatalltimes.DONOTPUTSOLVENTSINTOUSED

OIL

OilyWaste(rags,

absorbents)

VariousLocations

Mechanicactivities,equipmentdripsandleaks

Non-Hazardous

OilywasteragWAA's



Collecteddaily.See"Ash"for

managementanddisposal

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Hazardous/Non

Hazardous

SafeStoragePractice

DisposalMethod

PPEorOther

Precautions

PaintWaste(rags,rollers,brushes,etc.)

VariousLocations

Paintingactivities

Determineonper

occurrencebasis.UseMSDSortesting

Ifhazardous,storeintheassigned

area.Ifnon-hazardous,nostorageisrequired.

Ifhazardous,shiptoassignedsitefordisposal.Ifnon-

hazardous,placeinburnablewaste

dumpster.

NeedtoreviewMSDS,doanalyticaltest,orusegenerator

knowledgetomakewastedetermination

s.

PartsCleanerRags

EquipmentRepairShop

Cleaningparts

Non-Hazardous

OilywasteragWAA's




ScrapMetal VariousLocations

Fabricationactivities&

housecleaning




Placeinrecyclemetal

dumpster

EyeProtectionGloves

SodiumVapor/

MetalHalideLightBulbs

VariousLocations

Bulbreplacement

UniversalWaste

Placebulbsintheiroriginal

containerintheRAA.


ordisposal

Labelbulbs"UsedBulb"whenputinto

RAA.

Tires VariousLocations


None

Placetiresup

to20"rimdiameter

intodumpster

.

TonerCartridges

OfficesCopiers,

printers,faxmachines

Non-Hazardous

Placedinoriginal

containerinRAA


ordisposal

Verifytonerisexpendedbeforedisposal.

WaterScrubberFilter&

Absorbents


Filteringsumpwaterinshops

Non-Hazardous None



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Hazardous/Non

Hazardous

SafeStoragePractice

DisposalMethod

PPEorOther

Precautions

WeldingRods

VariousLocations

Weldingactivities

ExcludedHazardous




ordisposal

See"ScrapMetal"for

wastestreammanagement

WoodWaste

VariousLocations

Variousactivitiesandshippingpallets

Non-Hazardous

Storeonthefarbackcornerof

thepadorinthedumptruckboxifavailable.

Placeinrecyclewood

dumpster

Palletsarerefurbishedandrecycledwhenpossible

StorageRequirementsProjectrelatedwastesaretobestoredandmaintainedinanorganizedfashiontoencourageproperdisposalandminimizeriskstoemployees.Properwastereceptaclesmustbeprovidedforalltrashandmaterialsthatmaybereusedorrecycledduringaproject.

PPEAspartofeachsitewastemanagementplanMIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCshalldetermineaPPEmatrixthatincludesgloves,handprotection,eyeandfaceprotectionand/orothernecessaryPPE.

EducationandTraining

Employeesshallbeinstructedonmanagingwastegeneratedattheworksitealongwiththeproperdisposalmethodofwastes.Examplesinclude:

• Instructionontheproperhandling,storageanddisposalofwastes.Generalinstructionondisposalofnon-hazardouswastes,trashorscrapmaterialsgeneratedatthesitewillalsobegiventoallemployees.Ifwastesgeneratedareclassifiedashazardous,employeesmustalsobetrainedtoensureproperdisposalandcompliancewithregulations;

• Methodsforminimizingwaste;• RecyclingmethodsandproperPPEtobeutilized.

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HANDANDPOWERTOOLSPROGRAM

Purpose

ThepurposeoftheHandandPowerToolsProgramistoestablishpoliciesandproceduresforthesafeoperationofhandtools,powertoolsandotherportabletools,includingguarding.Allhandandpowertoolsshallbemaintainedinasafeworkingcondition.

Scope

ThisprogramappliestoallemployeeswhousehandandpowertoolswhileengagedinworkatMIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCfacilitiesand/oroffsitefacilities.

Responsibilities

ManagersandSupervisorsMakesurethatoperation,maintenanceandproperuseoftoolsarefullyunderstoodbyallemployees,

• Trainemployeesandprovidethemwithallpersonalprotectiveequipment(PPE)neededtosafelyoperateportabletools.

Employees

• Willusethepropertoolforeachtask,• Willfollowthemanufacturer’srecommendationsonthesafetyandoperationforthetool.

Requirements

GeneralAlltoolsmustbeanapprovedtypeandingoodconditioninordertobeused.Anytoolwhichisnotincompliancewithanyapplicablerequirementofthispartisprohibitedandshallbeidentifiedasunsafebytaggingorlockingthecontrolstorendertheminoperable.Toolsmaybeinspectedatanytime,Anyemployeehastheauthority,andisresponsibility,toremoveunsafetoolsfromuse,nomatterwhotheybelongtoToolsdeemedunsafebyanyemployeemustbelabeledwitha“DONOTUSEOROPERATE”tagtopreventuseofthetool.Employeesarerequiredtoalwaysusetheappropriatetoolforthetaskathand.Substitutetoolsarenotallowed.Makeshifttoolsarestrictlyprohibited.Avoidusingtoolscontainingmetalaroundenergizedelectricalcircuitsorequipment(e.g.,hammerswithmetalhandles,screwdriverswithmetalinthehandle,metalmeasuringtapes).Throwingtoolsfromoneplacetoanotheroronepersontoanotherisprohibited.Toolsmustbesafelycarriedand,ifloweredfromoneelevationtoanother,mustbesecuredintoolbagsorbucketsandfirmlyattachedtohand

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lines.Toolsmustneverbeplacedonunsecure,elevatedsurfaces.Impacttools(e.g.,chiselsandpunches)thatbecomecrackedormushroomedmustbedressed,repairedorreplacedpriortofurtheruse.Pipes,groundrods,drills,chiselsandpunchesmustbeheldwithapplicableholdersortongswhilebeingstruckbyanotheremployee.Thesemustneverbeheldwiththehands.Employeesarenotpermittedtouseshimstomakeawrenchfit.Wrencheswithdamagedorsprungjawswillnotbeused.Employeesmayonlyusetoolsforthepurposesforwhichtheyareintended.Sharp-edgedtoolsmustbesafelyhandledandstoredtopreventinjuryordamagetothetoolorotherproperty.Thesetoolswillnotbecarriedinpocketswithouttheuseofappropriateprotectorstopreservetheedge.Splintered,looseorcrackedwoodenhandlesmustbereplaced.Tapingorlashingthehandlewithwireisunacceptable.Employeesmustnotleavetoolslyingaroundwheretheymaycauseotherpersonstotriporfall.Employeesworkingonoraboveopengratingmustcoverthegratingwithacanvasorothercoveringtopreventtoolsandpartsfromdroppingthroughthegratewhereothersarepresent.Alternately,thedangerareabelowthegratingmaybeguardedorbarricaded.Theinsulationonhandtoolsisprimarilyforcomfortandmustnotbedependedontoprotectemployeesfromhighvoltageshock.Exceptionstothisareapprovedlivelinetools.

PortableElectricToolsMetalportableelectrictoolpartsthatdonotcarrycurrent(e.g.drillsandsaws)mustbeeffectivelygroundedwhenconnectedtoasourceofpowerunless:

• Thetoolhasapproveddoubleinsulation,or• Thetoolisconnectedtoanisolatedtransformerorpowersupply.

Powertoolsmustbeinspectedbeforeeachusetoensurethedeviceisinproperworkingorderandhasallofitsapplicablesafetydevices.Powertoolsmayonlybeusedastheyweredesignedandintendedtobeused,accordingtothemanufacturer’sinstructions.Usingthetool’selectricalcordsforraisingorloweringtoolsisprohibited.Toolsshouldbewell-maintained.Powertoolsshouldbesafelydisconnectedfromthepowersourcebeforeadjustmentsorrepairsaremade.EmployeeswithoutavalidHotWorkPermitareprohibitedfromusingelectricaltoolsinhazardareasexposedtoflammablevapors,gasesordustsWhenusingportableelectrictools,groundfaultcircuitinterruptersoranAssuredGroundingProgrammustbeinplace.Thisrequirementdoesnotapplytoequipmentthatrunsoffofportableorvehiclemountedgeneratorsat5kilowattsorless,thosethatareisolatedfromgroundortoequipmentrunningdirectlyoffofsecondaries.

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PneumaticTools• Pneumatictoolsmustneverbepointedtowardanotherperson,• Pneumaticpowertoolsmustbesecuredtothehoseorwhipinsuchawaytopreventaccidental

disconnectionofthetoolfromthehose,• Pneumaticimpacttools(percussiontools)musthavesafetyclipsorretainersinstalledandmaintainedto

preventaccidentaldischargeoftheirattachments.CompressedAirTools

• Mustbereducedtolessthan30psiwhenusedforcleaningpurposesandthenonlyusedwithpersonalprotectiveequipment(PPE)andeffectivechipguarding,

• Cannotbeusedtoblowdustordirtoffclothing,• Maynotbeleftunattendedwhileunderpressure,• Areonlytobeoperatedbycompetentpersonstrainedintheappropriateuseofthetool.

Safeoperatingpressure,asrecommendedbythemanufacturer,mustbemaintainedforhoses,valves,pipes,filtersandotherfittings.Themanufacturerrecommendedlimitsmustnotbeexceeded.Useofhosesforliftingorloweringtoolsisstrictlyprohibited.Adjustingorchangingairtoolsrequiresthattheairisshutoffattheairsupplyvalve,aheadofthehose.Beforebreakingtheconnection,bleedthehoseatthetool.Thisisnotnecessaryfortoolsequippedwithquick-changeconnectors.Secureairtoolconnectionsbeforeturningontheairpressure.Thetoolshouldbeproperlyundercontrolbytheoperatorbeforetheairisturnedon.Clampsandcouplingsonpressurizedairhosesmustbepinnedwithappropriatefasteners.Onlyapprovedend-fittingclampsmaybeused.Screwtypeheaterhoseclampsareunacceptable.Hosesandtheirconnectionsusedintheconductionofcompressedairtoequipmentmustbedesignedforthepressureandservicetheyarebeingusedfor.Neverpointahosetowardsomeonewhileblowingitdown.Conductivehosesshouldnotbeusednearenergizedequipment.Employeesarerequiredtowearfootprotectionwhenoperatingimpacttools(e.g.,pavingbreakers,rotarydrills,tampers,clayspades,etc.)andanyothertimeasrequiredbythesupervisor.Pneumaticnailers,staplersandotherequipmentwithautomaticfastenerfeedsthatoperateat100psiorhigherpressureatthetoolarerequiredtohaveasafetydeviceonthemuzzletopreventagainsttheejectionoffasteners,unlessthismuzzlewouldbeincontactwiththeworksurface.Airlessspraygunsthatatomizepaintandfluidsathighpressuresof1,000lbs.ormorepersquareinchmustbeequippedwithsafetydevices(automaticormanual)topreventaccidentalpullingofthetriggerandtopreventthereleaseofpaintorfluidbeforethesafetydeviceismanuallyreleased.Alternately,adiffusernut,highvelocityreleaseandanozzletipguardorotherequivalentprotectionisacceptable.

PowderActuatedToolsPowderactuatedtoolsarethosethatareactivatedbyanexplosivecharge,and:

• Onlyqualifiedemployeescertifiedintheuseofthesetoolsmayoperatethem,• Explosivechargesforthesetoolsmustbetransportedandcarriedinapprovedcontainers,• Employeesusingthesetoolswillbeprovidedwithface,eyeandhearingprotection.

Toolsaretobemaintainedandservicedregularlybyqualifiedpersons.Priortousingthesetools,thematerialson

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whichthetoolsaretobeusedmustbeinspectedtoeliminatehazardsandtodeterminethetool’ssuitabilityforthetaskathand.PriortoUse

• Theoperatorwillmakesuretheprotectiveshieldissecurelyattachedtothetool,• Theoperatorwillinspectthetooltodeterminethat:

o Itisclean,o Itsmovingpartsoperatesmoothly,o Guardsandsafetydevicesareinplace,o Thebarrelisfreeofobstructions.

• Onlyqualifiedemployeescertifiedintheuseofthesetoolsmayoperatethem,• Theoperatormustreadandfamiliarizehimself/herselfwiththeoperatingguidelinesandproceduresas

recommendedbythemanufacturer.Whenatoolsustainsdamageordevelopsadefectduringuse,theemployeewillstopusingthetoolandremoveitfromservice,asnotedinthisprogram.Toolsarenottobeloadeduntiljustbeforetheintendedfiringtime.Unattendedtoolsshouldnotbeleftloaded.Tools,whetherloadedorunloaded,shouldneverbepointedatanotherperson.Toolsmustneverbeleftunattendedinaplacewhereunauthorizedpersonsmayhaveaccesstothetool.Ifthetoolmisfires,theoperatorwillholdthetoolintheoperatingpositionforatleast30seconds.Theoperatorwillthentrythetoolasecondtime.Ifthetoolmisfiresagain,theoperatorwillholdthetoolinpositionforanother30seconds.Theoperatormustthenremovetheexplosivechargewithstrictadherencetothemanufacturer’sinstructions.Fastenersmustnotbedrivenintounusuallyhardorbrittlematerialsincluding,butnotlimitedto,surfacehardenedsteel,liverock,hollowtile,glazedtile,castiron,glassblock,liverockorfacebrick.Ontheotherhand,drivingintoeasilypenetrablematerialsshouldbeavoidedunlessthematerialsarebackedinsuchawaythatwillpreventthepinorfastenerfrompassingcompletelythroughthematerialandcreatingaflyingmissilehazardontheotherside.Toolsmustnotbeusedinflammableorexplosiveatmospheres.

HydraulicPowerToolsHydraulicpoweredtoolsmustusefire-resistantfluidsapprovedaccordingtoSchedule30oftheU.S.BureauofMines,DepartmentoftheInterior,whichwillretainitsoperatingpropertiesatthemostextremetemperaturestowhichitisexposed.Themanufacturer’ssafeoperatingpressuresmustbeadheredtoforhoses,pipes,valves,filtersandotherfittings.Whenusinghydraulictoolsonoraroundenergizedlinesorequipment,non-conductinghosesofadequatestrengthforthenormaloperatingpressuremustbeused.

HydraulicJacksLoadingandMarking

• Theoperatormustensurethatthejackbeingusedisratedsufficientlytoliftandsustaintheloadtowhichitissubjected,

• Theratedloadmustbemarkedinalegibleandpermanentmannerinaprominentlocationonthejackviastamping,castingorothermeans.

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OperationandMaintenance• Ifafirmfoundationisnotavailable,thebaseofthejackmustbeblocked.Ifthereisapossibilitythatthe

capwillslip,ablockmustbeplacedbetweentheloadandthecap,• Theoperatormustkeepaneyeonthestopindicator,whichmustbekeptclean,inordertodeterminethe

travellimit.Theindicatedlimitmustnotbeexceeded.• Aftertheloadisraised,itmustbesecuredatonce,• Antifreezewillbesuppliedinadequatequantitiesforhydraulicjacksthatareexposedtofreezing

temperatures,• Jacksmustbewell-lubricatedaccordingtothemanufacturer’srecommendationsatregularintervals.

Theoperatormustinspectthejackbeforeeachuse.Jacksthataredeemedunsafemustbetaggedaccordinglyandtakenoutofuseuntilrepairsaremade.

AbrasiveBlastCleaningNozzlesBlastcleaningnozzleswillhaveanoperatingvalvethatmustbeheldopenmanually.Asupportwillbeprovidedtomountthenozzleonwhenitisnotinuse.

FuelPoweredToolsFuel-poweredtoolsmustbestoppedduringrefueling,servicingormaintenance.Fuelmustbehandled,storedandtransportedaccordingtotheFlammableandCombustibleLiquidsProgram.Whenusingfuelpoweredtoolsinenclosedspaces,therequirementsforconcentrationsoftoxicgasesapply.Theuseofprotectiveequipmentmustbeadheredto.

GuardingPortableToolsGuardingmustbeinplaceandinoperatingconditionatalltimeswhenthetoolisinuse.Theoperatorisprohibitedfrommanipulatingtheguardinamannerthatwillcompromisetheintegrityoftheguardortheprotectionforwhichitisintended.GuardingonportabletoolswillmeetANSIB15.1requirements.PortableCircularSaws

• Portable,poweredcircularsawsthathaveabladediametergreaterthan2in.musthaveguardsinplaceaboveandbelowthebaseplatorshoe,

• Theupperguardmustcoverthedepthofthesaw’supperteeth,exceptfortheminimumarcrequiredtoallowretractionoftheguardandcontactwiththeworksurface,

• Thelowerguardmustcoverthedepthofthesaw’slowerteeth,exceptfortheminimumarcrequiredtoallowtheretractionoftheguardandcontactwiththeworksurface,

• Whenthetoolispulledbackfromtheworksurface,thelowerguardautomaticallyreturnstothecoveringposition

• Crackedordamagedsawbladesmustberemovedfromservice.SwitchesandControls

• Allhandheldpowertoolsarerequiredtohaveaconstantpressureswitchorcontrolandmaybeprovidedwithalock-oncontrolthatallowsturnoffbyasinglemotionofthesamefingerorfingersthatturniton,

• Aconstantpressureswitchoracontrolthatwillshutoffthepowerwhenthepressureisreleasedmustbeinplaceonallhand-heldpoweredcircularsawswithbladediametersof2inchesormore,hydraulic,electric,orpneumaticchainsaw,andpercussiontoolswithoutpositiveaccessoryholding,

• Hand-heldgasolinepoweredchainsawmusthaveaconstantpressurethrottlecontroltoshutoffthepowertothechainwhenthepressureisreleased,

• Operatingcontrolsonhand-heldpowertoolswillbeplacedtominimizethepossibilityofaccidentoperation,ifaccidentaloperationwouldbeapotentialhazardtoemployees,

• PortableelectricpoweredtoolswillbegroundedaccordingtotherequirementssetforthintheElectricalSafetyProgram.Allelectricpowertoolsmusthaveathree-prongplug.

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PortableAbrasiveWheelsSafetyGuardsExceptions

• Mountedwheelsusedinportableoperations2inchesorlessindiameter,• Wheelsusedforinternalworkwhilewithintheworkbeingground,• Types16,17,18,18R,and19cones,plugsandthreaded-holepotballswheretheworkoffersprotection,• Guardsmustbemadeofsteelorothermaterialofsuitablestrength,• Asafetyguardmustcoverthespindleend,nutandflanges.Theguardmustbemountedinawaythat

maintainsitsproperalignmentwiththewheel.Thestrengthofthefastenersmustexceedthestrengthoftheguard,

• Exception:Safetyguardsmaybeconstructedsothatthespindleend,nut,andouterflangeareexposediftheworkprovidesadequateprotectiontotheoperator.Thesemayalsobeexposedwhentheportablemachineisdesignedforandusedwithtype6,11,27and28abrasivewheels,cuttingoffwheels,andtuckpointingwheels,

• Whentheworkprovidescoverfortheentiresideofthewheel,theguard’ssidecoverscanbeomitted.MountingandInspectionofAbrasiveWheels

• Allwheelsmustbeexaminedbeforemounting.Aringtestmustbeconductedtoensuretheyhavenotbeendamagedduringtransit,storage,etc.,

• Toconducttheringtest,“tap”thewheelsabout45degreeseachsideoftheverticalmidlineandabout1-2inchesfromtheperiphery.Then,rotatethewheel45degreesandrepeatthetest.Undamagedwheelswillhaveaclearmetallicsound.Ifthewheeliscracked,therewillnotbeaclear“ring”,

• Themachine’sspindlespeedmustbecheckedbeforemountingwheelstoensurethatitdoesn’texceedthemaximumoperatingspeedasmarkedonthewheel,

• Grindingwheelsmustfitfreelyandremainfreeonthespindleunderallgrindingconditions,• Toavoidexcessivepressurefromspindleexpansionandmounting,acontrolledclearancemustbe

maintainedbetweenthewheelholeandspindle,• Themachine’sspindlemustbemanufacturedtonominal(standard)sizepluszerominus.002inch.The

wheelholemustbesuitablyoversizedtoensuresafetyclearanceundertheconditionsofoperatingheatandpressure,

• Allsurfacesincontactwithwheels,flangesandblottersmustbeflatandfreeofaberrantobjects,• Whentheuseofabushingisrequiredinawheelhole,itmustnotexceedthewidthofthewheeland

mustnotcomeintocontactwiththeflanges.

PortableGrinders“Revolvingcupguards”thatmountbehindandturnwiththewheelwillbeused.Thesewillbemadeofsteelorotheradequatematerialsandwillenclosethewheelsidesupfromthebackforonethird(1/3)ofthethicknessofthewheel.Aclearanceofnomorethanone-sixteenthinchmustbemaintainedbetweentheguardandwheelside.Rightanglegrinders,orverticalportablegrinders,willhaveamaximumangleofexposureof180degrees.Theguardwillbeplacedbetweenthewheelandtheoperatorduringuse.Theguardmaybeadjustedtoensurethat,incaseofanaccident,piecesofthebrokenwheelwillbedeflectedawayfromtheworker.OtherPortableGrindersThemaximumallowableangularexposurefortheperipheryofthegrindingwheelandthesidesforsafetyguardsmustnotexceed180degrees.Thetophalfofthewheelmustbeenclosedatalltimes.

PersonalProtectiveEquipmentEmployeeswillbeprovidedwithpersonalprotectiveequipment(PPE)iftheymaybeexposedtoanyofthesepossiblehazards:

• Falling,flying,abrasiveorsplashingobjects,• Harmfuldust,vapors,gases,fumesormists.

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HAZARDCOMMUNICATION

Purpose

Thepurposeofthisprogramistoensurethatthehazardsofallchemicalsandsubstancesidentifiedandevaluated,andthattheinformationconcerningtheirhazardsiscommunicatedtoemployees,emergencyresponseorganizations,stateandfederalagencies,andotheremployersandcontractors,asnecessary.Thishazardinformationwillbeclearlycommunicated,anddisplayedinaccordancewiththisHazardCommunicationProgram.MIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCisfirmlycommittedtoprovidingeachofitsemployeesasafeandhealthyworkenvironment.Itisrecognizedthatworkersmayusechemicalsorsubstancesthathavepotentiallyhazardousproperties.Whenusingthesesubstances,workersmustbeawareoftheidentity,toxicityorhazardouspropertiesofachemicalorsubstance.Webelieveaninformedemployeeismorelikelytobeasafeemployee.Tothisend,wehaveestablishedandimplementedawrittenHazardCommunicationProgram.

Scope

ThisprogramisapplicabletoallemployeeswhomaycomeincontactwithhazardouschemicalswhileworkingforMIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINC.ThisdocumentistobefollowedbyallMIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCemployeesandcontractorsonMIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCownedpremises.Inaddition,thisprogramistobeusedintheeventanoperatorprogramdoesnotexistorislessstringentthanourown.

Definitions

Chemical-anyelement,chemicalcompound,ormixtureofelementsand/orcompounds.ChemicalInventoryList-alistofchemicalsusedatthisfacility,orbypersonnelthatreporttothisfacility.ElectronicAccess–usingelectronicmedia(telephone,fax,internet,etc.)toobtainMaterialSafetyDataSheetsorhealthinformation.Facility-anestablishmentatonegeographicallocationcontainingoneormoreworkareas. (GHS) Globally Harmonized System - The Globally Harmonized System (GHS) is an international approach to hazardcommunication,providingagreedcriteriaforclassificationofchemicalhazards,andastandardizedapproachtolabelelementsandsafetydatasheets. NOTE:MostnewGHSrequirementsapplytosubstancemanufacturersordistributorssincetheyareresponsibleforincludingsafetydatasheetswithpurchasedsubstances.However,allemployersarestillrequiredtotraineachemployee on the new label elements and safety data sheets format. Specific training information can be found at:https://www.osha.gov/dsg/hazcom/ HazardousChemical-anychemicalthatisaphysicalhazard,ahealthhazard,orhasaPermissibleExposureLimitestablishedforit.HazardousSubstance-seehazardouschemical.HazardCommunicationProgramCoordinator-thepersonwhohasoverallresponsibilityatafacilityforthatfacility'sHazardCommunicationProgram.HealthHazard-asubstanceforwhichthereisstatisticallysignificantevidencebasedonatleastonestudyconductedinaccordancewithestablishedscientificprinciplesthatacuteorchronicadversehealtheffectsmayoccurinexposedemployees.IDLH-immediatelydangeroustolifeandhealth.

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ImmediateUse-thechemicalwillbeunderthecontrolofandusedonlybythepersonwhotransfersitfromalabeledcontainerandonlywithintheworkshiftinwhichitistransferred.JobSite-anarearemotefromafacilitywherehazardouschemicalsarestoredorusedandemployeesarepresentforthepurposeofbusiness.(MSDS)MaterialSafetyDataSheet-awrittenorprinteddocumentcontainingchemicalhazardandsafehandlinginformation,preparedinaccordancewiththeOSHAOccupationalSafety&HealthStandards,Section1910.1200,paragraph(g).Recentlyreferredtoas(SDS)“SafetyDataSheets”under2013GHSHAZCOMupdate.(NFPA)NationalFireProtectionAssociationLabeling-acommonindustrylabelingmethoddevelopedbytheNationalFireProtectionAssociationtoidentifythehazardsassociatedwithaparticularchemical.(PEL)PermissibleExposureLimit-themaximumeight-hourtimeweightedaverageofanyairbornecontaminanttowhichanemployeemaybeexposed.ReadilyAvailable-whenanemployeehasaccessduringthecourseofhis/hernormalworkshift.(SDS)SafetyDataSheet–awrittenorprinteddocumentcontainingchemicalhazardandsafetyhandlinginfo,preparedinaccordancewiththenewHAZCOMGHSrequirements.Substance-seeChemical.(TLV)ThresholdLimitValue-theairborneconcentrationofasubstancethatrepresentsconditionsunderwhichitisbelievedthatnearlyallnormalworkersmayberepeatedlyexposeddayafterdaywithoutadverseeffect.WorkArea-aroomordefinedspaceinafacilitywherehazardouschemicalsarestoredorusedandwhereoneormoreemployeesarepresent.Workplace-seeFacility.WorkplaceChemicalList-seeFacilityChemicalList.

Responsibilities

Awrittenhazardcommunicationprogramshallbedeveloped,implementedandmaintainedateachMIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCworkplace.Theprogramwilldescribehowlabelsandotherformsofwarning,materialsafetydatasheetsandemployeeinformationwillbekept,maintained,anddisseminated.TheSafetyManagerisresponsiblefordevelopingandimplementingtheHazardCommunicationsProgram.ManagersareresponsibleformaintainingMaterialSafetyDataSheetsandtheChemicalInventoryListfortheirrespectivelocations.TheSafetyManagerreviewstheMSDSfilesandChemicalInventoryListateachlocationatleastannuallytoensuretheyarecurrentandcomplete.TheSafetyManagerisalsoresponsibleforensuringthatallcontainersfrommanufacturersordistributorshavethecorrectandupdatedlabelsperthenewGHSrequirementsandforensuringthatallapplicableemployeesaretrainedonthenewlabelelementsandsafetydatasheetsformat.Traininginfocanbefoundhere:https://www.osha.gov/dsg/hazcom/EmployeesareresponsibleforfollowingtherequirementssetforthintheHazardCommunicationProgram,touseproperpersonalprotectiveequipment,toreportcontainerswithoutlabelsimmediatelytotheirsupervisorandtoneverdefaceanylabel.

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Anyemployeewhotransfersanymaterialfromonecontainertoanotherisresponsibleforlabelingthenewcontainerwithallrequiredinformation.Allemployeesareresponsibleforlearningtherequirementsofthissectionandforapplyingthemtotheirdailyworkroutine.

Requirements

IntroductionThisHazardCommunicationProgramwaspreparedforusebyMIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCtoexplainhowwemeettherequirementsofthefederalOccupationalSafetyandHealthAdministration's(OSHA's)HazardCommunicationStandard(29CFR1910.1200).Itspellsouthowweinventorychemicalsstoredandused,howweobtainandusematerialsafetydatasheets,howwemaintainlabelsonchemicalsubstances,andhowwetrainemployeesaboutthehazardsofchemicalstheyarelikelytocomeincontactwithonthejob.Preparationofthisprogramindicatesourcontinuingcommitmenttosafetyamongouremployeesinallofourlocations.

• Eachfacilityisexpectedtofollowthisprogramandmaintainitsworkareasinaccordancewiththeserequirements.

• Employees,theirdesignatedrepresentatives,andgovernmentofficialsmustbeprovidedcopiesofthisprogramuponrequest.

• Aspartofourongoinghazardcommunicationeffort,wewillmakeavailableotherinformationinadditiontotheprogramtoanyworkerrequestingit.

• Askingtoseethisinformationisanemployee'sright,• Usingthisinformationispartofoursharedcommitmenttoasafe,healthyworkplace.

ListofHazardousChemicalsMIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCmaintainsalistingofallknownhazardouschemicalsknowntobepresentateachjobsitebyusingtheidentityitisreferencedbyontheappropriatematerialsafetydatasheet(MSDS).Thisidentityisoftenacommonname,suchastheproductortradename(i.e.,Lime-A-Way).TheChemicalInventoryListisupdatedannuallybytheHazardCommunicationProgramCoordinatorortheirdesigneewithadditionalupdatesbeingmadewhennecessary.ThefacilityChemicalInventoryListmustbeavailableforreviewuponrequest.Additionally,awrittenhazardcommunicationprogrammustbedeveloped,implemented&maintainedateachworkplace.MaterialSafetyDataSheets|Now“SafetyDataSheets”duetothenewGHSrequirements.ChemicalmanufacturersareresponsiblefordevelopingMSDS's,nowSDS’s.MIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCshallhaveanSDSforeachchemicalusedwiththeexceptionofconsumerproducts.SDS’smustbeobtainedforeachrequiredchemicalfromthechemicalmanufacturer,supplier,orvendor.ThepurchasingofanypotentiallyhazardouschemicalproductsfromanysupplierthatdoesnotprovideanappropriateMaterialSafetyDataSheetinatimelyfashionisstrictlyprohibited.MSDS'snowknownasSDS’sshallbemaintainedandreadilyaccessibleineachworkplace.SDS’scanbemaintainedattheprimaryworksite,however,theyshouldbeimmediatelyavailableincaseofemergency.SDS’smustbemadeavailableuponrequesttoemployees,theirdesignatedrepresentatives,theAssistantSecretaryofLabor,andtotheDirectorofOSHA.SafetyDataSheetsarefiledalphabetically,andbymaterialclassification,intheSDSBook.AChemicalInventoryListisprovidedinthefrontoftheMSDSBook,listingallMSDS'containedtherein.Thisinventoryservesasthe

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indexoftheMSDSBook.TheSDSBookshallbedisplayedinaprominentlocationintheworkareawhereitisaccessibletoallemployees.AcopyofaSDSrequestformislocatedinthefirstsectionoftheSDSBook.AnemployeemayuseacopyofthisformtorequestanSDSorhemayasktheManagerforone.Ineithercase,therequestedSDSmustbegiventotheemployeewithin24hoursofbeingrequested.TheSafetyDataSheetmustbekeptintheSDSlibraryforaslongasthechemicalisusedbythefacility.Electronicaccess(telephone,fax,Internet,etc.)maybeusedintheacquisitionofanyneededSDSandtomaintainSDSlibrariesandarchives.TheManagerisresponsibleforseeingthattheChemicalInventoryListinventoryismaintained,iscurrent,andiscomplete.HewillreviewandupdatetheinventoryandtheSDSBookatleastannually.Whenahazardousmaterialhasbeenpermanentlyremovedfromtheworkplace,itsSDSistoberemovedfromtheSDS’sBookandtheChemicalInventoryList.TheSDSisthenplacedina"deadfile"incaseitisneededinthefuture.SDS’sforhazardousmaterialstowhichemployeeshavebeenexposedmustbemaintainedaftertheemployeeleavestheemploymentofMIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINC.Employeeswillbeadvisedofallspecialinstructions,PPE,andthehazardsassociatedwithchemicals-includingchemicalscontainedinunlabeledpipes-intheirworkareas.TheManagerwillinformemployeesofthehazardsofnon-routinetasksbypresentingacopyofthesitespecifichazardousmaterialslist,ensuringthattheemployeeisawareoftheirpresenceshouldanon-routinetaskwithunfamiliarmaterialspresentitself.EmployeeshavetherighttorequestMSDSonanychemical,whichmustthenbeprovidedwithoutanyissues.Labels,LabelingandWarnings:TheManagerwillensurethatallhazardouschemicalsusedorstoredinthefacilityareproperlylabeled.

• Damagedlabelsorlabelswithincompleteinformationshallbereportedimmediately,• Damagedlabelsonincomingcontainersofchemicalswillnotberemoved,• Newlabelsshallbeprovidedasneededsothatallcontainersarelabeledcorrectly,• Onlycontainersintowhichanemployeetransfersachemicalfortheirownimmediateusewillnotrequire

labeling,• Employees who are unsure of the contents of any container, vessel, or piping must contact their

supervisorforinformationregardingthesubstanceincluding:• Thenameofthesubstance,• Thehazardsassociatedwiththesubstance,• Thesafetyprecautionsrequiredforworkingwiththesubstance.

Labels,tags,ormarkingsoncontainersshallusethefollowing16-section(GHS)formattingconventionandheadings:

• Identification• Hazard(s)identification• Composition/informationoningredients• First-Aidmeasures• Fire-fightingmeasures• Accidentalreleasemeasures• Handling&Storage• Exposurecontrols/personalprotection

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• Physicalandchemicalproperties• Stabilityandreactivity• Toxicologicalinformation• Ecologicalinformation• Disposalconsiderations• Transportinformation• Regulatoryinformation• Otherinformation,includingdateofpreparationorlastrevision

AllcontainersmustbelabeledcorrectlyunderthenewGHSHAZCOMstandard(thisresponsibilityusuallyfallsuponthemanufacturersshoulders.However,iflabelsarenotpresentforanyreason,employersareresponsibleforlabelingcontainers.Upontransferringthecontentofonecontainertoanother,theemployeemustlabelthenewcontainerwithallrequiredinformation.Thisinformationcanbeobtainedfromthelabelingoftheoriginalcontainerorfromthematerial'sSDS.Anycontainerofapotentiallyhazardousmaterialthatwillnotbeemptiedduringoneshiftmustbelabeled,withoutexception.PersonnelintheShippingandReceivingDepartmentsareresponsiblefortheproperlabelingofallcontainersshippedbyMIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCandfortheinspectionofallincomingmaterialsforcorrectlabeling.Chemicalsreceivedfromvendorsthatareimproperlylabeledmustberejected.NFPAStandard704labelsshallbethepreferredhazardidentificationmethodusedinMIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCfacilitiesandonmaterialscontainersusedonclientsites.Allemployees,clients,subcontractors,andvisitorswhomaycomeincontactwithahazardoussubstancemustbebriefedtoensureunderstandingoftheNFPA704labelingsystem.TrainingEmployeesshallbeprovidedwithappropriate,effectiveinformationandtrainingonthehazardouschemicalsintheirworkareaatthetimeoftheirinitialassignment,andupontheintroductionofanewphysicalorhealthhazardintotheirworkarea.Informationandtrainingmaybedesignedtocovercategoriesofhazards(e.g.,flammability,carcinogenics)orspecificchemicals.However,chemical-specificinformationmustalwaysbeavailablethroughlabelsandsafetydatasheets.Additionaltrainingwillbeprovidedwheneveranewchemicalhazardisintroducedintotheworkarea.Supervisorswillconductsupplementarytrainingwhendeemednecessaryinordertoreinforcetheimportanceoftheproperuseandhandlingofchemicals.OnlyfacilityemployeesandindividualsknowledgeablewithMIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCHazardCommunicationprogramwillconducttrainingsessions.TheManagershallensurerecordsofemployeetrainingaremaintainedproperly.Whenanoutsidecontractor,suchasapestcontrolworkeroracarpenter,entersaMIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCsiteinordertoperformaserviceforMIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINC,theymustfirstpresentMSDS'foranyandallhazardouschemicalswhichwillbeused.TheseMSDS’willbetreatedwiththesametrainingrequirementsastheMSDS'keptonsiteforregularlyusedchemicalsandmaterials.TheManagerwillberesponsibleforcontactingeachcontractorpriortoworkcommencing,inordertogatheranddisseminateanyinformationconcerningchemicalhazardsthecontractorisbringingintotheworkplace.TheHazardCommunicationProgramdocumentedtrainingshall,asaminimum,include:

• Requirements,details,andrightsoftheemployeeascontainedintheHazardCommunicationregulation,• Operationsandworkareaswherehazardouschemicalsarepresent,

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• LocationofthewrittenHazardCommunicationProgram,SDS’sandtheChemicalInventoryList,• HowtoaccessSDS’sorSDSinformation,• HowtoreadlabelsandMaterialSafetyDataSheetsforpertinenthazardinformation,• Howemployeescanobtainandusetheappropriatehazardinformation,• Methodsandobservationsthatmaybeusedtodetectthepresenceorreleaseofhazardouschemicalsby

useofmonitoringdevices,visualappearanceorodor,• Thephysical&healthhazardsofchemicalsintheimmediateworkarea,• Protectionmeasuresutilizedforthepreventionofhazardsrelatedtoexposure,• Appropriateworkpractices,• Emergencyprocedures,• TheuseofproperPPE.

MultipleWorkSitesWhereemployeesmusttravelbetweenworkplacesduringaworkshift,thewrittenHAZCOMProgramshallbekeptataprimaryjobsite.Ifthereisnoprimaryjobsite,thentheprogramshallbesentwithemployees.Theprogramshallbemadeavailable,uponrequest,toemployees,theirdesignatedrepresentatives,theAssistantSecretary,andtheDirectorinaccordancewithrequirementsof29CFR1910.1020(e).MultipleEmployerJobSitesApre-jobbriefingshallbeconductedwiththecontractorbeforeworkcommencesonsite.

• Duringthispre-jobbriefing,contractorsshallprovidetoMIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCcurrentcopiesofallSafetyDataSheetsalongwiththelabelinformationforeveryhazardoussubstancebroughton-site.

• MIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCmustnotifyandproviderequiredMSDSandlabelinformationforallhazardousmaterialsthecontractormayencounteronthejob,

• Labelingsystemsandprecautionarymeasurestobetakenbythecontractorduringbothnormalconditionsandemergenciesshallbeaddressed,

• Byprovidingsuchinformationtootheremployers,MIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCdoesnotassumeanyobligationsthatotheremployershaveforthesafetyoftheiremployees,

• Inthisregard,otheremployersworkingonMIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCproperty,orforMIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINConclient’sproperty,remainfullyresponsiblefordevelopingandimplementingtheirowncomplianthazardcommunicationprograms.

HazardWarnings/NFPA704TheNFPA704Diamondisameansofdisseminatinghazardwarningandinformationforaspecificmaterial.Thediamondisdividedintofoursections.Eachofthefirstthreecoloredsectionshasanumberinitassociatedwithaparticularhazard.Thehigherthenumberis,themorehazardousamaterialisforthatparticularcharacteristic.Thefourthsectionincludesspecialhazardinformation.Thefoursectionsandanexplanationofthenumbersinthemareprovidedasareferencebelow:

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HAZARDOUSWASTEOPERATIONS/EMERGENCYRESPONSEPurposeThisprogramcoversemergencyandpost-emergencyresponseprocedures includingtrainingforstaffrespondingto releases or serious threats of releases of chemical or petroleum products, regardless of the location of thehazard.Althoughthereisasectiondedicatedtohazardousmaterialsandemergencyresponse(29CFR1910.120),thissectiondoesnotcoverallworkproceduresregardingemergencyresponseand29CFR1910and29CFR1926continue to apply in all aspects of emergency response procedures. If there is a conflict or overlap, therequirement thatmore suitablyprovides for the safetyandhealthofemployeeswill apply.Requirementsof29CFR1910.120(q) applies to landorwater emergency responseefforts to the releaseof chemicals orpetroleumproducts stemming fromMIKE SCOTT PLUMBING INC facilities or in the course of business transportation. Theprimaryconcern,intimesofemergencyresponse,istheprotectionofrespondingpersonnel.ScopeThisdocumentcoversallMIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCemployeesandcontractorswhenrespondingtothereleaseofchemicalsorpetroleumproducts.DefinitionsEmergencyresponse–effortbyemployeesorotherdesignatedresponders fromoutside the immediatereleaseareatoanincidentresultingin,orlikelytoresultin,anuncontrolledreleaseofcrudeoilorpetroleumproducts.Healthhazard–Dangerstoaperson’shealththatinclude,butarenotlimitedto:chemicalsthatarecarcinogens,reproductive toxins, toxic agents, irritants, sensitizers, corrosives, hepatotoxins, neurotoxins and nephrotoxins;agentsthatactonthehematopoieticsystem;agentsthatdamagetheskin,lungs,eyesormucousmembranes;andstressduetotemperatureextremes.Postemergency response–Theportionofanemergency responseconductedafter the immediate threatofanuncontrolledreleaseofasubstancehasbeenstabilizedoreliminatedandclean-uphasbegun.RequirementsWrittenSafetyandHealthProgramandEmergencyResponsePlanMIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCanditscontractorswilldevelopawrittenpre-incidenthealthandsafetyprogramtohandle possible emergencies before employees begin emergency response operations. For those employeesrequiredtobeinvolvedinproductspillemergencyandpost-emergencyresponse,theprogramwillidentify,assessandcontrol safetyandhealthhazards toprovide for safe responseefforts. Theseprogramswillbedescribed incontrolledmanuals and designated as contingency plans or hazardousmaterials handling procedures. The planmustbeinwritingandavailableforemployees,theirrepresentativesandOSHArepresentativestoinspect.Thefollowingelementsmustbeincludedinasite-specificsafetyplanoracombinationofplansmeanttoaddressresponseaction:

• Pre-emergencyplanningandcoordinationwiththirdparties,• Rolesofstaff,chainofcommand,trainingandcommunication,• Emergencypreventionandidentification,• Safedistancesandplacesofsanctuary,• Sitesecurityandcontrol,• Escaperoutesandprocedures,• Decontaminationprocedures,• Emergencynotificationandresponseprocedures,

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• Methodtoevaluatetheresponseandensurefollow-up,• Personalprotectiveequipment(PPE),• Spillcontrol,containmentandrecoveryequipment,• Workerandsitemonitoringtoensureprotectiveactionsareappropriatetotheconditionsatthesite.

DecontaminationprocedureswillbedevelopedbyMIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCsafetyofficeandcommunicatedtoallemployeesthroughtraining.Drillswillbeconductedbeforeanyemployeesorequipmentareallowedtoenterareaswherepotentialforexposuretohazardousmaterialsexists.Engineering controls, work practices and PPE must be used to reduce and maintain exposure limits. Practicalengineeringcontrols includeusingpressurizedcabsorcontrolboothsonequipmentand/or theuseof remotelyoperatedmaterialhandlingequipment.ProcedureThefollowingsafetyandcontrolprocedureswillbeusedbythoseinchargeatthesceneoftheaccidenttoensurethesafetyandhealthofallstaffatspilllocations.PersonDiscoveringtheSpill:

• Evaluateandsecurethearea.Assesstheseriousnessofthesituationasitpertainstothehealthandsafetyofworkersandthepublic.Donotapproachthespillifthesmellofhydrocarbonsorotherchemicalsispresent,

• Notifyyoursupervisorassoonaspossible.Placeyourcallfromasafedistancefromthespill,• Ifthesituationrequiresit,stayputatthesceneandcontrolaccesstothespilluntilthefirstresponse

teamarrives.Thespillareawillthenfallunderregulatorycontrolswithlimitedaccess.InitialSpillControlActions:

• Actionswillbedesignedtopreventthespreadofaspill,containitsmovementorminimizetheareaaffectedbythespillandmustnotbeginuntilallofthefollowingconditionsaremet:

• Asitesafetysurveyisconducted,• Airhasbeenmonitoredtoidentifyandqualifylevelsofairbornehazardoussubstances,• Gasdetectorreadingsareequalto,orlessthan,10%ofthelowerexplosivelimit(LEL).Readings

above10%oftheLELrequireimmediateevacuationofthespillsitetoaplacewhereLELconditionsarelessthan10%.

InitialApproachandGasTesting:

• Gastestingemployeesandcontractorsmustbetrainedtoproficientlyoperatetheirequipmentandbeknowledgeableaboutothersite-specificrequirements,

• LELmeters(combustiblegasdetectors)mustbecalibratedandtestedbeforeapproachingaspillsite,• Oxygen,LELandpermissibleexposurelevels(PEL)mustbeassessedthroughouttheareaandaroundthe

perimeterofthespillatasmanypointsaspossible.Theselevelsneedtobemonitoredperiodicallythroughouttheshiftinordertodetectchangesinairbornehazardsthatmayresultfromchangingweatherconditions,workactivitiesandotherconditions,

• Whenapproachingthespillsite:• Conductafunctiontestandcheckthezeroreadingonthegasdetector,• Puttherespiratoron,• Monitorthegasdetectorreadingswhileapproachingthespillsite,• Continueuntiloneofthefollowingconditionsaremet:

• Youcanseeallthatyouneedtosee,• TheLELreads10%orhigheronthegasdetector,or• Gasorliquidoilcondensatesarefound,• CAUTION:Gasdetectorsmustbekeptwarm.Avoidroughhandlingofthedetectors.

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• NOTE:Donotmoveanyclosertothespillsiteonceoneoftheaboveconditionsismet.• NOTE:Firstaidkits,decontaminationunitsandeyeflushingkitswillbeon-sitebefore

contactispermittedwithgasorliquidoilcondensates.• InitialobservationsandsiteconditionsmustbereportedtotheIncidentCommander,• Hotzones(exclusionareas)mustbemarkedorflaggedaroundthespilltopreventaccess.

PersonalProtectiveEquipment(PPE)andChemicalProtectiveClothing

• Respiratoryprotection–Whengasdetectorsindicatea10%orhigherlevelofLELduringspillresponseprocedures,personstrainedingastestingmustevaluatePELlevelstodeterminetheamountofrespiratoryprotectionneeded.

• Skinprotection–Inordertominimizeskinexposuretochemicals,thefollowingPPEisrecommended:• Hands–neoprene,butylornitrilerubbergloves,• Feet–neoprene,butylornitrilerubberboots,• Body–PVCrainsuitsorcoatedTyvek,• EyeProtection–Safetyglassaretheminimumrequiredprotection.Ifsplashhazardsarepresent,

chemicalgogglesorfaceshieldswithchemicalgogglesmustbeused.Additionaleyeprotectionisnotrequiredifafull-facerespiratorisused,

• NOTE:Bothone-pieceandtwo-piecechemicalsuits(magnum445)areacceptableforuse.Glovesandbootsmaybetapedtothearmsandlegsofsuitsifneeded.Theflapsofatwo-piecesuitmaybetaped.Whentaping,heavydutyducttapeisrecommended.

OtherConsiderations:

• Personalprotectiveclothingandequipmentisdesignedtoprotectindividualsfromthephysical,chemicalandbiologicalhazardsassociatedwithhandlingcrudeoil.ThereisnosinglecombinationofPPEandclothingthatcanprotectagainstallhazards,

• UsingPPEcan,initself,createoperatorhazardsincludingheat,mentalandphysicalstress.Itcanalsocauseimpairmentstovision,communicationandmobility.

• Clothingandequipmentthatprovideasufficientamountofprotectionfromthehazardathandwillbeused,

• Avoidoverprotectionandunder-protectionwheneverpossible.Post-EmergencyDecontaminationProceduresandResponseCleanupEmployees exiting contaminated areasmust bedecontaminated accordingly, and all contaminated clothing andequipmentmustbedisposedofordecontaminated.Engineeringcontrols,workpracticesandPPEwillbeusedtominimizeandmaintainexposurelimits.MIKESCOTTPLUMBING INCdoesnot removecontaminatedsoilorothercontaminatedelementsof thenaturalenvironment.The safety office will oversee MIKE SCOTT PLUMBING INC decontamination procedures to evaluate theireffectiveness.Stepswillbetakentocorrectdeficiencieswhenproceduresarefoundtobeineffective.Regular showers and change rooms will be placed outside of contaminated areas when required fordecontamination; theywillmeet29CFR1910.141 requirements.Decontaminationwillbedone inareas to limitthe exposure of uncontaminated employees and equipment to contaminants. Ground water, wind direction,barriers, fencing, signage, construction material and training must all be considered when trying to controlcontaminants.PPE and other equipment must be decontaminated, cleaned, maintained or replaced as needed in order tomaintaineffectiveness.Ifanemployee’snon-impermeableclothingbecomessaturatedwithhazardousmaterials,theemployeemustimmediatelyremovetheclothing.

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Onlyauthorizedemployeesarepermittedtoremoveprotectiveclothingandgearfromchangerooms.GeneralSafety/PhysicalHazardsThephysicalworkingconditionswillbecontinuallyassessedduringtrainingdrills,spillresponsesandremediationoperations. Longworking hours coupledwith exposure to hot or coldweather conditionsmay adversely affectpersons involvedbothpsychologicallyandphysically.Continuedexposuremaycausephysicaldiscomfort, lossofproductivityandahigherpropensitytoinjuriesandaccidents.Staffmustalwaysbeonalerttosignsofdistressinordertoreducetheriskofaccidents.Proceduresforeverydaytasksandemergencyresponseshouldbereviewedonaregularbasistoensurethatallemployeesperformtheirdutiesassafelyandeffectivelyaspossible.Supervisorsmustkeepthefollowingproceduresandsafetyprecautionsinmindwhenmakingdecisionsastohowworkwillbeconductedwithpetroleumandpetroleumproducts:

• Thejobmustbepre-planned,andallworkersinformedoftheirresponsibilitiesandprocedurestobefollowed,

• Supervisorswillremainatthejobsiteatalltimesand,ifrequiredtoleave,willappointaqualifiedpersontooverseeoperations,

• Hazardousareaswillbedefinedwhenrespondingtohydrocarbonspillsorgasleaks.Nopersonnelorequipmentwillbeallowedtoenterthespillareauntilthehazardsinthecontaminatedareahavebeenclearlyidentifiedbyaqualifiedperson,

• Priortobeginningwork,supervisorsshouldensurethattoolsandsafetyequipment(includingPPE)aresafe,functionalandthatallnecessaryequipmentisavailable,

• Precautionsmustbetakenbeforeallowingvehicles,heavyequipment,andhandandpowertoolsintoaspillarea.Powertoolsusedinrepairsatcontaminatedsitesmustberemovedfromtheareaassoonasworkiscompleted.Nonessentialpersonnelarenotpermittedtoentertheworkarea,

• Lighters,matchesandsmokingmaterialsmustbeplacedinareasdesignatedassafebymanagement,• Repairedequipmentshouldbecheckedtoensureitisinproperworkingorderbeforetheunitisplaced

backintoservice,• Themostseniorofficialattheaccidentsiteisresponsibleformanagingoperationsatthesite,• MedicalSurveillance–Personsexhibitingsignsorsymptomsresultingfrompossibleexposureto

hazardousmaterialsduringthecourseofanemergencyresponsemustbeprovidedwithamedicalconsultationatnocosttothem.Thisincludesallemployeeswhoare,ormaybeexposedtohazardousmaterialsorhealthhazardsatorexceedingtheallowedexposurelimit,for30daysormoreayear.

TrainingMIKESCOTTPLUMBING INC’snewhireorientationprogramtrainsallnewemployeesandcontractors toensuretheyknowwhat todo in theeventofachemical release.Personnelare required to leave theareaand takenofurtheractionbeyondnotifyingMIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCoftherelease.Trainingforemployeesexpectedtoparticipateinanemergencyorpost-emergencyresponsemustbecompletedbefore theyparticipate in the responseoperations. Personnelwill receive initial trainingbeforebeginningworkand refresher training thereafter. The level of training received will be commensurate with their assigned jobdutiesandfunctionsandwilltakeplaceintheareainwhichtheyareworking.InitialEmergencyResponseTrainingWhoneedsemergencyresponsetraining?

• SupportPersonnel–Supportpersonnelarethosethatsupportintheoperationofequipmentormaterialwhoareneededtemporarilytoperformimmediateemergencysupportworkthatcannotreasonablybe

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doneinatimelymannerbyMIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCemployeeresponders.Thisincludes,butisnotlimitedto,equipmentoperators,generallaborers,craneandhoistingequipmentoperatorsandmechanizedearthmovingoperators.SupportstaffatriskofexposuretohazardsduringemergencyresponseproceduresmustbetrainedinusingPPE,workpracticestominimizedangerousrisksandthesafeuseofequipmentandengineeringcontrols.

• FirstResponderAwarenessLevel–Thisdesignationappliestoemployeeswhoarelikelytoencounterthe

releaseofahazardousmaterialandaretrainedtoinitiatetheemergencyresponsesequencebynotifyingMIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCfacilityoperationsstaffoftherelease.Employeesatthisclassificationarerequiredtoreceiveinitialtrainingorhaveacombinationofexperienceanddemonstratedcompetency.Refreshertrainingorproofofcompetencyisrequiredannually.FirstResponderAwarenessLevelworkersmusthaveadequatetrainingorexperiencetodemonstratecompetencyinthefollowingareas:

• Understandwhathazardoussubstancesareandtherisksassociatedwiththeminanaccident,• Understandthepotentialoutcomesinanemergencywhenhazardousmaterialsarepresent,• Recognizethepresenceofhazardoussubstancesinanemergency,• Abilitytoidentifythehazardoussubstances,• Understandtheroleofthefirstresponderawarenessindividualintheclient’semergency

responseplanincludingsecurityandcontrolofthesiteandtheU.S.DepartmentofTransportation’sEmergencyResponseGuideline,

• Abilitytorecognizetheneedforadditionalresourcesandtomakenotificationstoobtainthoseresources,ifnecessary.

• FirstResponderOperationsLevel–Thisdesignationappliestostaffwhoareidentifiedincontingency

plansasresponderstothereleaseorpotentialreleaseofhazardoussubstances.Theseworkersarepartoftheinitialresponsetothesitetoprotectnearbypeople,propertyortheenvironmentfromtheeffectsofthereleaseandwillbetrainedtodoso.Theirroleistolimitthereleasefromasafedistanceandpreventitfromspreading.Allpersonnelatthislevelmusthaveeight(8)hoursofinitialtrainingorsufficientexperiencetodemonstrateequivalentcompetency.Certificationisrequired.

• HazardousMaterialsTechnicians–Thisdesignationappliestoworkerswhoareidentifiedincontingency

plansasresponderstoreleasesorpotentialreleasesofhazardoussubstancesinordertopreventthereleaseandaretrainedatthislevel.Techniciansknow:howtoimplementemergencyresponseplans;knowhowtoclassify,identifyandverifyknownorunknownsubstances;knowshowtoselectanduseappropriatePPE;functionswithanassignedroleintheincidentcommandsystem;performsadvancedcontainment,andunderstandsdecontaminationandtoxicology.Personnelatthislevelmustreceive24hoursoftrainingequivalenttofirstresponderoperationslevel.Annualrefreshertrainingordemonstrationofequivalentcompetencyisrequired.Certificationisalsorequired.

• HazardousMaterialsSpecialists–Thisdesignationappliestoemployeesworkingasfieldsafetyspecialistswhoaretrainedtothislevel.Materialspecialistsmusthaveatleast24hoursoftrainingatthetechnicallevelandmusthavetheabilitytodevelopasiteandsafetycontrolmeasure.Refreshertrainingordemonstrationofequivalentcompetencyisrequiredannually.Certificationisrequired.

• On-SceneIncidentCommander–Thisdesignationappliestothosepersonnelwithatleast25hoursoftrainingequaltothefirstresponderoperationslevelandknowhowtoimplementtheprogramandpolicy,PPErequirements,hazardandriskassessment,stateandfederalregulationsandallelementsofdecontamination.Certificationisrequired.

Post-EmergencyResponseTrainingPost-emergencyresponseworkerswhohavejobdutieswithalowmeasureofriskmustparticipateinfourhoursoftrainingforchemicalspills.

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RefresherTraining

• EmployeestrainedinInitialEmergencyResponseTrainingmustparticipateinannualrefreshertrainingwithsufficientcontentanddurationtomaintaintheircompetencies.Alternately,theemployeemaydemonstratecompetencyinthoseareasannually.MIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCmustmaintainrecordsofallemployeetrainingandcompetencydemonstrations,

• Thefollowingmaybesubstitutedfor,orusedinconjunctionwith,formalclassroomtrainingtodemonstratecompetency(themethodusedtodemonstratecompetencymustbedocumented):

o Participationindrills,o Completionofapprovedresponsetrainingmodules,o On-the-jobtrainingbasedonthedutiesandfunctionstheemployeeisexpectedtoperform

duringanemergencyresponse.TrainersandTrainingMaterial

• TheSafetyManagermustdeterminewhohastheauthoritytoapprovetrainersandtrainingmaterialsusedinMIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCtrainingforemployeeswhoareidentifiedincontingencyplansasresponderstohazardousmaterialspills,emergencyandpost-emergencyresponseprocedures.Allinstructorsmusthavethetrainingoracademiccredentialsandinstructionalexperiencetodemonstratecompetency.

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HEATILLNESSPREVENTIONPurposeThepurposeofthisprogramistoreducerisksassociatedwithheatillnessesintheworkenvironment.ScopeThescopeofthisprogramextendstoalltasksperformedinheat-exposedenvironments.Definitions“Acclimatization” refers to the gradual process the body goes throughwhen a person is exposed to heat on aconsistentbasis.Theacclimatizationpeakswithinfourtofourteendaysformostpeoplewithatleasttwohoursofexposuretoheateachday.“Heat Illness” isa seriousmedicalconditioncausedby thebody’s failure tohandleaparticularamountofheat.Signsofheatillnessincludecramps,heatexhaustion,faintingandheatstroke.The“preventativerecoveryperiod”isthetimeittakesthebodytorecoverfromheatexposureinordertoavoidheatillness.“Shade” refers to the blocking of sunlight. Shade can be provided by canopies, umbrellas, and temporarystructuresdesignedtoblockoutorminimizedirectsunlight.Shadeissufficientwhenobjectsintheshadedareadonotcastashadow.Shadeisinadequatewhenitdoesnotallowthebodytocool.Forinstance,acarparkedinthesundoesnotprovideadequateshade,unlesstheairconditioningisalsousedtoassistwithcoolingthebody.RequirementsTheresponsibilityofcarryingoutandmaintainingtheHeatIllnessProgrambelongstomanagersandsupervisors.Physical work factors that may contribute to heat related illnesses shall be taken into consideration prior toperformingatask.Additionally,supervisorsmusttakepersonalfactorsintoconsiderationpriortoassigningataskwhereheatrelatedillnessesareprobable.AccesstoWaterAll employeeswill have access to safe and potable drinkingwater.Where there is no plumbing or continuoussupplyofwater,itwillbeprovided,insufficientquantities,atthebeginningoftheemployee’sshift.AccesstoShadeAllemployeeswillhaveaccesstoshade.Employeesbelievedtobesufferingfromheatillness,orbelievedtobeinneedofarecoveryperiod,willbeprovidedashadedarea.Theshadedareawillbeopentotheair,ventilatedorcooled.Accesstoshadewillbepermittedatalltimes.Formoreinformation,refertodefinitionof“Shade”.ControlMeasuresEachworklocationthatis involvedinworkinginheatexposedenvironmentswillsetforthprocedurestocontroltheeffectsofenvironmental factors thatmaycontribute toheat illness.Themostcommonof these factorsaretemperature,aircirculation,humidity,andexposure to radiantheatsources;whilecontrols shall includeproperPPE,engineeringcontrolsandadministrativecontrolsasoutlinedinthisprogram.Physical factors thatmay induce heat related illnessmust be considered before a task is performed. Commonphysical factors include level and duration of physical activity, type ofwork and clothing factors such as color,breath-abilityandweight.

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Supervisorsmustconsiderpersonalfactorsthatmaycontributetoheatillnessbeforeassigningtaskswhereheatrelatedillnessmayoccur.Thesefactorsincludeweight,leveloffitness,age,priorheatrelatedillnessesanduseofdrugsoralcohol.Thefollowingmeasuresshallbeinplacetocontroltheeffectsofenvironmentalfactorsthatcancontributetoheatrelatedillnesses.Eachworksitewilldevelopproceduresspecifictothesite,butwillincludetheseminimums:

• Atleast2quartsofwaterperemployeemustbeprovidedatthebeginningoftheshift.• Supervisorsorotherdesignatedpersonnelwillcheckthewatercontainersevery30minutes.• Employeesareencouragedtoreportlowwaterlevelsordirtywatertothesupervisorordesignee,• Supervisorswillfrequentlyencourageemployeestodrinkwater,• Shortmeetingswillbeheldeverymorningtoremindworkerstodrinkwaterfrequentlythroughoutthe

durationoftheshiftduringhotweather,• Watercontainerswillbeplacedascloseaspossibletoworkers,• Waterwillbereplenishedwhenlevelsofdrinkingwaterfallbelow50%• Disposabledrinkingcupswillbeprovidedtoworkersorworkerswillbeprovidedwiththeirowncups

daily,• Umbrellas,canopiesorothershadedeviceswillbesetupbysupervisorsatthebeginningoftheshiftand

willberelocatedtobeclosertotheworkers,asneeded,• Thosethatemploynon-agriculturalworkersarepermittedtouseothercoolingmeasuresprovidedthat

themeasuresareproventobeaseffectiveasshade.Thefollowinghigh-heatproceduresshallbefollowedwheneverthetemperatureexceeds95degreesFahrenheit:

• (1)Ensuringthateffectivecommunicationbyvoice,observation,orelectronicmeansismaintainedsothatemployeesattheworksitecancontactasupervisorwhennecessary.Anelectronicdevice,suchasacellphoneortextmessagingdevice,maybeusedforthispurposeonlyifreceptionintheareaisreliable.

• (2)Observingemployeesforalertnessandsignsorsymptomsofheatillness.Theemployershallensureeffectiveemployeeobservation/monitoringbyimplementingoneormoreofthefollowing:

o (A)Supervisorordesigneeobservationof20orfeweremployees,oro (B)Mandatorybuddysystem,oro (C)Regularcommunicationwithsoleemployeesuchasbyradioorcellularphone,oro (D)Othereffectivemeansofobservation.

• (3)Designatingoneormoreemployeesoneachworksiteasauthorizedtocallforemergencymedicalservices,andallowingotheremployeestocallforemergencyserviceswhennodesignatedemployeeisavailable.

• (4)Remindingemployeesthroughouttheworkshifttodrinkplentyofwater.• (5)Pre-shiftmeetingsbeforethecommencementofworktoreviewthehighheatprocedures,encourage

employeestodrinkplentyofwater,andremindemployeesoftheirrighttotakeacool-downrestwhennecessary.

• (6)Foremployeesemployedinagriculture,thefollowingshallalsoapply:Whentemperaturesreach95degreesorabove,theemployershallensurethattheemployeetakesaminimumtenminutenetpreventativecool-downrestperiodeverytwohours.Thepreventativecool-downrestperiodrequiredbythisparagraphmaybeprovidedconcurrentlywithanyothermealorrestperiodrequiredbyIndustrialWelfareCommissionOrderNo.14ifthetimingofthepreventativecool-downrestperiodcoincideswitharequiredmealorrestperiodthusresultinginnoadditionalpreventativecool-downrestperiodrequiredinaneighthourworkday.Iftheworkdaywillextendbeyondeighthours,thenanadditionalpreventativecool-downrestperiodwillberequiredattheconclusionoftheeighthhourofwork;andiftheworkdayextendsbeyondtenhours,thenanotherpreventativecool-downrestperiodwillberequiredattheconclusionofthetenthhourandsoon.Forpurposesofthissection,preventativecool-downrestperiodhasthesamemeaningas“recoveryperiod”inLaborCodeSection226.7(a).

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Whenpossible,workinghoursmaybeadjustedtoworkduringcoolertimesoftheday.Ifmodifiedhoursor a shorterwork shift arenotpossible,workerswill beprovidedwithmorewaterandmorefrequentrestbreaks.Supervisorswillmonitorallworkersandbeawareoftheonsetofheatrelatedsymptoms.Cell phones or other immediate means of communication will be provided to supervisors to ensure thatemergencyservicescanbereached,ifnecessary.Supervisorsshallensurethefunctionalityofthesedevicesatthedesignatedworksitepriortothebeginningoftheshift.Workers will be reminded every morning of the worksite address and directions to the site to inform firstrespondersincaseofemergency.All newhireswill be assigned a buddy to ensure that training andMIKE SCOTT PLUMBING INC procedures areunderstoodandfollowed.TrainingTrainingonthefollowingtopicswillbeprovidedtoallemployees:

• Environmental,physicalandpersonalfactorsthatcontributetoheatillness,• Theimportanceofwaterconsumption,frequentlyandinsmallquantities,throughoutthedurationofthe

shiftwhentheworkenvironmentishotandworkersaresweatingmorethanusualwhileworking,• Thesignificanceoftheprocessofacclimatization,• Typesofheatillnessandtheassociatedsignsandsymptoms,• Theimportanceofreportingtothesupervisororemployerwhensignsorsymptomsofheatillnessare

presentinthemselvesorinanotherworker,• Proceduressetforthforrespondingtosymptomsofheatillness,includingtheprocessesforproviding

emergencymedicalservices,shouldthosemeasuresbenecessary,• Proceduresforcontactingemergencyservicesand/orfortransportingworkerstoaplacethatcanbe

reachedbyemergencyresponders,• Procedurestoensurethatsimpleandaccuratedirectionstothesitecanbeprovidedtoemergency

responders.Itismandatorythatsupervisorsreceivetraininginthepreventionanddetectionofheatrelatedillnessespriortosupervisingworkers.Supervisorsmustalsobetrainedinallheatillnessemergencyresponseprocedures.TrainingwillbeprovidedonMIKESCOTTPLUMBING INCheat illnessprocedures topreventheat illnessandtheprocedurestofollowwhenheatillnessissuspected.Communication regarding these policies will be provided in an easily understandable format to all affectedemployees.MIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCwillmakecertainthatalloutdoorworkers, includingtemporaryworkers,havebeentrainedinthepreventionanddetectionofheatillness.

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HYDROGENSULFIDEPROGRAMPurposeThisprogramhasbeenestablishedtoprovideminimumrequirementsforH2Ssafetyspecifictoeachworksite.Itspurposeistoenhancesafetyintheworksettingswherehydrogensulfide(H2S)ispresentormaybepresent.ScopeThis program applies to all MIKE SCOTT PLUMBING INC employees, temporary employees, and contractorsproviding services for MIKE SCOTT PLUMBING INC. This program establishes accepted practices for HydrogenSulfide. This document coversMIKE SCOTTPLUMBING INCemployees and contractors andmustbeusedon allMIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCownedpremises.Whenworkisperformedoffsite,thatoperator’sprogramwilltakeprecedenceunlessaprogramisnon-existentorislessstringentthanthisprogram.DefinitionsContingencyPlan–awrittendocument,specifictoeachworksite,thatprovidesaplanforalertingandprotectingthe public located within the area of exposure in the case of accidental release of potentially hazardousconcentrationsofH2S.Exposure Level – the permitted exposure level of H2S is 10 parts permillion (PPM) for an eight (8) hour timeweightedaverage(TWA).Gas Detector Instrument – an instrument used to detect and measure levels of Hydrogen Sulfide. Theseinstrumentsmaybemanuallyorelectronicallyoperated.Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S0 – an extremely toxic and potentially deadly gas that, in its pure state, is colorless andheavierthanair.H2S:

• Smellslikerotteneggsatlowconcentrations,• Isoneofthethreemosttoxicgasesknowntoman,rankingsecondbetweenhydrogencyanideand

carbonmonoxide,• Paralyzestheolfactorynerves(senseofsmell)inhigherconcentrations,• Issolubleinwater,and• Isflammableandposesagreatthreatofexplosion.

PartsPerMillion(PPM)–ameasureofvolumeindicatingpartsofvapororgaspermillionpartsofcontaminatedair.PersonalH2SMonitor–anelectronicinstrumentwornbyapersonthatdetectsH2Sandalarmswhenlevelsreach10PPM.PossibleLocationsofH2S–H2Scanoftenbefound indrillingoperations,water fromsourcrudewells, recycleddrilling mud, blowouts, tank gauging and during routine field maintenance involving tank batteries, wells andhydrocarbons.ClientsarerequiredtonotifyMIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCofknownH2Slocations.Venting– theprocesswherebymaterials aredischarged into theatmosphere throughpipingand/or ventilationdevicesinordertosafelydispersetoxicmaterialsandtoreduceemployeeexposure.

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KeyResponsibilitiesManagersandSupervisors

• Mustensureallemployeesaretrainedinhydrogensulfidesafetywhentheemployeeisassignedtoworkinlocationswherehydrogensulfideisknowntobepresentormaybepresent,

• Mustensureemployeeshavereceivedmedicalapprovaltowearrespiratoryequipmentandhavebeentrainedinthesafeuseofrespiratoryequipment,accordingtoMIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINC’sRespiratoryProtectionProgram,

• MustensureemployeeshavebeentrainedandareknowledgeablewithgasdetectioninstrumentsandpersonalH2Smonitors,

• Mustensuretheyhavebeenprovidedwiththeclient’ssafetyprocedures,• Mustensuretheavailabilityofrespiratoryequipmentrequiredtoperformtheworksafely,• Mustensureallemployeeshavereceivedacopyofthisprogram.

Employees

• Mustensuretheyareincompliancewiththerulesandproceduresofthisprogram.HydrogenSulfideRisksPhysicalEffectsofH2S

• H2Sisdangerousanddeadly.Itisacolorlessgasthatisheavierthanair,• Hydrogensulfideaccumulatesinlowplacesinsmallconcentrations.Intheselowconcentrations,itssmell

issimilartorotteneggs,• HighconcentrationsofH2Sparalyzethesenseofsmell.DonotrelyonsmelltodetectH2S.Only

instrumentsspecificallydesignedtomeasureconcentrationsofH2Sshouldbereliedon,• Seriousinjuryordeathispossibleifexposedtocertainconcentrationsofhydrogensulfide.

ToxicEffectsofH2S

• At0.01PPM,anodorcanbedetected,• At10PPM,theodorisobviousandunpleasant.Eyeirritationbegins.ThislevelofexposureisANSI

permittedforeight(8)hours.ThisisenforcedbyOSHA,• At100PPM,thesenseofsmellisparalyzedwithin3-15minutes.Itmaystingtheeyesandthroat.

Drowsinessorcoughingmayensue.ThislevelisImmediatelyDangeroustoLifeorHealth(IDLH).Deathmayresultwithin48hours,

• At200PPM,thesenseofsmellisparalyzedwithinashorttime.Itmaystingtheeyesandthroatandcauserespiratoryirritation.Deathwillresultafter1-2hoursofexposureatthislevel,

• At500PPM,dizzinessoccursandbreathingceaseswithinafewminutes.CPRisneededimmediately.Self-rescueisimpossibleduetothelossofmusclecontrol,

• At700PPM,onebecomesunconsciousquicklyanddeathwillresultifnotrescuedquickly,• At1000PPM,onebecomesunconsciousimmediately,resultingindeathwithinminutes.

ProcedureGeneralMIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCwillhaveadocumentedconfinedspaceprogram,per29CFR1910.146requirements.Employeeswillbetrainedunder1910.146(g)requirements.MIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCemployeeswillbeawareofallapplicablecontingencyplans.Personsenteringhydrogensulfidelocations,nomattertheconcentration,mustwearapersonalH2Smonitorthatissettoalarmat10PPM.Theymustcarrya5-minuteescapepackatalltimeswhenworking inH2Sdesignatedlocations.

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Whenequipmenthasthepotentialtorelease100PPMormoreofH2Swhenitisopened,twoormoreH2Strainedemployees must be present and will use the following procedures before and during the opening of theequipment:

• PersonsenteringH2SlocationsmustputonapersonalH2Smonitorbeforeenteringthelocation,• Atailgatemeetingwillbeheldonlocationtoreviewtheworkplan,eachperson’sresponsibilitiesandthe

site’scontingencyplan,• Eachpersonmusthaveaself-containedbreathingapparatus(SCBA)orasuppliedairlinerespirator

suppliedwitha5-minuteescapepack.Thesemustbewornwhenopeningtheequipment,• OnepersonforeverytwoworkersmustbeequippedwithaSCBA.Thispersonwillactasastandbyand

willnotengageintheworkbeingperformeduntiltheatmospherehasbeentestedandfoundtohavelessthan10PPMH2S.Thestandbypersonmustbepositionedup-wind,within100feetandinclearviewoftheworkers,

• Ifthestandbypersonisprovidedbytheoperatororotherthirdparty,MIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCmanagerorsupervisormustverifythatthestandbyhasbeentrainedinH2S,CPRandFirstAid,andthattheyhavetherequiredrespiratorequipment,

• OnlyMIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCemployeescanwearMIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINC-providedrespiratoryequipment,

• IfMIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCemployeesarerequiredtouseclientorthirdpartyequipment,theequipmentmustbeinspectedtoensureitmeetsMIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINC’srequirementsforsafety.

OncetheequipmenthasbeenlockedandtaggedoutaccordingtoMIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINC’sLockout/TagoutProgram,openedandH2Sconcentrationclearedtobelessthan10PPM,thestandbypersonisnolongerrequired.Atthatpoint,workcanbeperformedwithoutallrespiratoryequipmentexceptthe5-minuteescapepack.SafeWorkProcedures

• BeincompliancewiththepermitrequirementsofMIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCandtheclient,• Ensurethatappropriatesafetyequipmentisavailable,functioningandused,• Checkandmonitorwindconditionsanddirection,• Conductathoroughcheckofthedownwindareabeforestartingpotentiallyhazardousworkactivities,• Checktheareaforotherpersonnelandsourcesofignition,• Ensureworkareasareventilatedbyventingandpurginglinesandvesselsbeforebeginningwork

activities,• Keepallnon-essentialworkersawayfromworkareas,• ImmediatelyleavetheareawhenanyH2Smonitorsounds.Donotre-entertheareawithoutproper

respiratoryprotection.EquipmentThefollowingequipmentwillbeprovidedandisrequiredtobeusedaccordingtotheproceduressetforthinthisprogram:

• PersonalH2Smonitorsthatwillalarmat10PPM(OSHA1926requirements)and20PPM(OSHA1910requirements).Fixedmonitorsmayalsobeplacedatthesamealarmsettings,butdonotsubstituteforpersonalH2Smonitors,

• ElectronicormanuallyoperatedportableH2Sgastestinginstrumentscapableoftestingthesuspectedconcentrationsofhydrogensulfideinthesystem,

• Testinstrumentsmustbecalibratedaccordingtothemanufacturer’sinstructions,andatleastannually,• Calibrationkitswitharegulatorforcalibratingpersonalmonitors,• Calibrationgascylindersfortestingthepersonalmonitors,• NIOSH-certifiedself-containedbreathingapparatus(SCBA)withaminimum30minuteairsupply,oran

airlinerespiratorwithanescapeSCBAmustbeused,

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• Fullface,airsupplied,positivepressurehoselinerespiratorwithanattached5-minuteescapepack,• Spectaclekitsforemployeeswhowearrespiratorsandrequirecorrectiveeyewear.Thesewillbeprovided

atnocosttotheemployee,• Respiratorsandtheircomponents(includingfittingsofhoses)mustnotbeinterchangedbecausethis

wouldvoidtheapprovalratingoftherespiratorand/oritsrelatedequipment.MedicalEveryemployeemusthaveacompletedmedicalevaluationbyaphysicianorlicensedhealthcareprofessionaltodetermine his or her ability to wear a respirator when required by MIKE SCOTT PLUMBING INC’s RespiratoryProtectionProgram.Eachemployee is required to successfully complete themedicalquestionnaireandexaminationbefore theyarepermittedtobefittestedwitharespirator.TrainingEmployeeswhoworkonH2Slocationsmustbetrainedinthefollowing:

• Sourcesofhydrogensulfide,• Physicalandchemicalpropertiesofhydrogensulfide,• Humanphysiology,• SignsandsymptomsofexposuretoH2S,toincludeacuteandchronictoxicity,• Medicalevaluation,• Workprocedures,• Contingencyplanuseandemergencyresponse,• RequiredPPEusewhenworkingaroundH2S,• Burning,ventingandflaringofH2S,• H2Sreleasedispersionmodels,• Stateandfederalregulatoryrequirements,• Calibration,careanduseofpersonalmonitorsandgasdetectioninstruments,• Inspectionofrespirators,• Recordkeeping,and• Rescuetechniques,firstaidandpost-exposureevaluation.

Each employee required towear a respiratormust successfully complete Respiratory Protection training. Aftermedicalclearance,therespiratorwearermusttakeaRespiratorFitTestandselectanappropriaterespiratorpriortoenteringH2Slocations.EmployeesandotherpersonsinH2Slocationswhoarenotinvolvedintheworkmustbeinformedofthefollowingbeforeenteringthearea:

• HealthhazardsofH2S,• Site-specificsourcesofH2S,• Escaperoutes,• Emergencyassemblyareas,• Alarmsignals,• Howtorespondincaseofemergency.

RescueAllemployeesworkingaloneindesignatedH2Sareasmusthaveaplanforescapeandbefamiliarwithself-escapeprocedures,includingawarenessofwinddirectionandobstaclestoavoidwhenescapingtheworkarea.

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All employeesworkingunder thebuddy systemmustplan anemergencyevacuationprocedure andemergencyrescueprocedurebeforebeginningwork.Theseemployeesmustperiodicallycommunicatetheseprocedureswiththesupervisor;thesediscussionswillbedocumentedoneachemployee’sservicereport.RespiratorInspectionsRespiratorsmustbeinspectedpriortoeachuseandatleasteverymonth.Therespirator’scomponents,includingthe face piece, hose, harness, 5-minute escape pack and cylindermust also be inspected.Monthly inspectionsmustbedocumentedaccordingtoMIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINC’sRespiratoryProtectionProgramandwillbekeptonfileinthelocaloffice.MonitorsandGasDetectorCalibrationAllpersonalH2Smonitorsmustbecalibratedatleasteverymonth.Theresultsofthecalibrationmustberecordedonthecalibrationlog.Monitorsthatdonotrequirecalibrationmustbebumpcheckedwithcalibrationgasinordertotestthealarms.Thismustbedonemonthlyorpriortoeachuseifnotusedroutinely.

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INCIDENTINVESTIGATIONANDREPORTING

Purpose

The purpose of this program is to put in place effective procedures for reporting, evaluating, and investigatingreportedincidentsandnon-conformanceinordertopreventfurtheroccurrences.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities for incident investigation will be assigned to individuals prior to occurrence of an incident.Individual responsibilities for reporting and investigation must also be already in place and assigned prior toincidents.

MIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCSafetyManager

Ensuresinvestigationsareconductedinatimelymanner,assistsintheidentificationofcorrectiveactions,andmakessurethecorrectiveactionsarecarriedoutexpeditiously.

SiteManagerandSupervisors

• Investigates(orassistsin)incidentinvestigations,

• EnsuresallincidentsarecorrectedinordertocomplywithMIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCpolicy,

• WillassistMIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCinjuredemployeestoamedicalproviderforinitialtreatment.

Employees

• Immediately report any injury, job related illness, spill, or damage to any property to their immediatesupervisor.

• If their immediate supervisor is unavailable, the employee will then immediately notify the projectmanager or next person higher up the chain of command. Employees who are eligible to be firstresponderswillbetrainedandqualifiedinfirstaidtechniquesinordertohelpmitigatethedegreeoflossduringtheimmediatepost-incidentphase.

Procedure

After rescue or response, actions to prevent further loss should immediately occur if the scene is safe. Forexample,maintenancepersonnelshouldbesummonedtoassessintegrityofbuildingsandequipment,engineeringpersonnel toevaluatetheneedforbracingofstructures,andspecialequipment/responserequirementssuchassaferenderingofhazardousmaterialsorexplosivesemployed.

InvestigationsofIncidents&Non-conformance

Investigationisanimportantpartofaneffectivesafetyprograminthatitdeterminestherootcauseandcorrectiveactionsnecessarytopreventsimilarincidentsornon-conformancefromoccurringinthefuture.

The following incident must be reported IMMEDIATELY to the employee's supervisor. If that person is notavailablethenMIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCSafetyManagershallbeimmediatelynotifiedfor:

• Nearmissincidentswiththepotentialtoharmpeople,theenvironment,orassets,

• Workrelatedinjuriesorillnesses,

• Anydamagetoproperty,includingvehicleincidents,

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• Hazardouschemicalspillage,whichincludeslossofcontainmentandcontamination,

• Non-conformancetosafetyorenvironmentalrules,policies,orstandards.

Thesupervisorwillnotifyallnecessaryindividualsandagenciesandthenbegintheincidentinvestigationprocess.

Inthecaseofamajorinjuryorincident,thesceneoftheeventshouldbeclosedoffandkept"asis"atthetimeoftheincident.Thisisvitalforeffectiveincidentinvestigation.

Incidentinvestigationwilltakeplaceassoonaspossible,whilethefactsarestillfreshwithinthemindsofeveryoneinvolved(i.e.witnesses).Taketheopportunitytotalktoallofthoseinvolvedbeforetheybecomeunavailableortheirmemoryfades.Anincidentinvestigationmustbethoroughandonlyfocusedwiththecauseandprevention.Administrativedisciplinaryactionwillbekeptseparatefromtheinvestigationprocess.

Equipment

All necessary equipment will be made available to aid in conducting a proper investigation. Equipment mayincludesomeorallofthefollowingitems:

• writingequipmentsuchaspens/paper,

• measurementequipmentsuchastapemeasuresandrulers,

• cameras,smalltools,andaudiorecorder,

• PPE,flags,equipmentmanuals,etc.

The Safety Manager shall have a incident investigation kit prepared in advance to facilitate a thoroughinvestigation.

IncidentReportingMatrix

The IncidentReportingMatrix identifies,basedon typeof incident,whowithin corporatemanagement shallbeverballynotifiedandwhen.Italsospecifieswhichtypeofreportfromthefieldshallbecompletedbasedonthetypeofincident.

Reportingoftheincidentmustoccurinaspecifiedmannerbasedonsitespecificrequirementsandthereportingsequenceshallbeposted.

EXTERNALINCIDENTNOTIFICATIONMATRIXTYPEOFINCIDENT WHOTONOTIFYVERBALLY WHEN INCIDENTREPORTFORMMinorFirstAid OwnerClient 24hrs Yes

InjuryAboveMinorFirstAid911/SiteMedicalResponse/

OwnerClient ASAP Yes

AsRequiredInjuryReporting OSHA/OwnerClient Within8hrs

Yes

Fire/Explosion 911/SiteFireResponse/OwnerClient

ASAP Yes

ReportableSpill SiteEnvironmental/OwnerClient Within24hrs Yes

Property/VehicleDamage OwnerClientWithin24

hrs Yes

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INTERNALINCIDENTNOTIFICATIONMATRIX

TYPEOFINCIDENT WHOTONOTIFYVERBALLY WHEN INCIDENTREPORTFORMMinorFirstAid SafetyManager ASAP Yes

InjuryAboveMinorFirstAid SafetyManager ASAP YesAsRequiredInjuryReporting PresidentthenSafetyManager ASAP Yes

Fire/Explosion SafetyManager ASAP YesReportableSpill SafetyManager ASAP Yes

Property/VehicleDamage SafetyManager ASAP ASAP

TimeElementsforOSHAandClientNotification

Required incidentsmustbeverbally reported toOSHAwithin8hoursof theirdiscovery. Incidentsmustalsobereportedtotheownerclientassoonaspossibleornolongerthanwithin24hoursoftheoccurrence.

IncidentReviewTeamandIncidentInvestigationReport

All incidentswillbe investigatedaccordingto levelsof incidentseverity. Whileall incidentswillbe investigated,the extent of such investigation shall reflect the seriousness of the incident according to a root cause analysisprocessorothersimilarmethodapprovedandput inplacebyMIKESCOTTPLUMBING INCSafetyManager. AnIncident Review Team that participates in the determination of the final root cause will be formed to aidinvestigative incident reporting. The team will consist of representatives of management, or other personnelassignedbyMIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCSafetyManager.

InitialIdentification/AssessmentofEvidence

Initialidentificationofevidenceimmediatelyfollowingtheincidentshouldinclude:

• thelocationoftheincident,alistingofpeopleonthescene,

• equipment,andmaterialsinvolved,

• andarecordingofenvironmentalfactorssuchasweather,illumination,temperature,noise,ventilation,etc.

Collection/PreservationandSecurityofEvidence

Evidence such as people, positions of equipment, parts, and papersmust be preserved, secured and collectedthrough the use of notes, photographs, witness statements, flagging, and the seizing of documents andequipment.Allevidenceshallbedatedappropriately.

WitnessInterviewsandStatements

Witnessinterviewsandstatementsmustbecollected.Locatingwitnesses,ensuringunbiasedtestimony,obtainingappropriate interview locations, and use of trained interviewers should be detailed. The need for follow-upinterviewsshouldalsobeaddressed.Allitemsshallbedated.

The final incident investigation report will consist of findings with critical factors, evidence, corrective actions,responsibleparties,andascheduleforcorrectiveactionandtimelineforcompletion.

ResultsofincidentinvestigationsarecommunicatedtoemployeesviatheIncidentNoticeform.

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PreparationoftheWrittenIncidentReport

Written incident reportswill be prepared andwill include the Field Incident Report Formalongwith a detailednarrative statement concerning the events. The format of the narrative report should include an introduction,methodology,summaryoftheincident,IncidentReviewTeammembernames,narrativeoftheevent,findingsandrecommendations.Photographs,witnessstatements,drawings,etc.shouldbeincludedinthereport.ThesupervisorcompletesaMIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCFieldIncidentReportandtakesthestepsoutlinedbelowwhenbeginninganincidentinvestigation:

• Provideemergencyassistance,asneededandifqualifiedtodoso,

• Securetheareaasquicklyaspossibletoretainareainthesameconditionasthetimeoftheincident,

• NotifymanagementbyphoneaccordingtotheIncidentNotificationMatrix,

• Identifypotentialwitnesses,

• Useinvestigationtools,asneeded(camera,drawings,video,etc.),

• SecurebyLockout/Tagoutanyequipmentinvolved,asevidence,

• Interviewwitnesses (includingtheaffectedemployee)andobtainwritten,signedstatementswhichwillbefaxedtotheMIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCSafetyManager,

• Prepare aMIKE SCOTT PLUMBING INC Field Incident Report, sign the form, and then fax it to theMIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCSafetyManager

• Implementanycorrectiveactionsneededimmediately.

IncidentNoticeForm

MIKESCOTTPLUMBING INCshallprovidedocumentationandcommunicationof lessons learnedand reviewsofsimilaroperationstopreventre-occurrence.Lessonslearnedarereviewedandcommunicatedtotheappropriatepersonnel. Changes to processes and procedures must then be put into immediate effect to prevent re-occurrenceofsimilarevents.In order to communicate incident information and the lessons learned from them,MIKE SCOTTPLUMBING INCSafetyManagershallsendtheIncidentNoticetoallworksites.Theformshallbepostedonallemployeebulletinboardsandshallbediscussedinweeklysafetymeetingsuntilallemployeesatthejobsitehavebeeninformedofboththeincidentandthecorrectiveactionsputinplace.

CorrectiveActionsResultingfromIncidentInvestigations

Incidentinvestigationsshouldresultincorrectiveactions.Individualsshouldbeassignedresponsibilitiesrelativetothecorrectiveactions,andshouldbemonitoreduntilallcorrectiveactionshavebeenimplemented.Theincidentinvestigationandreportcanbeclosedafterverifyingthenecessarycorrectiveactionsarenowinplace.

SiteManagersareheldaccountableforclosingcorrectiveactions.CorrectiveactionsforsafetyimprovementinputarepostedateachsiteandtrackedbyMIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCSafetyManagertoensuretimelyfollowupandcompletion.

CorrectiveactionswillalsouseasneededforrevisionstositespecificsafetyplansandMIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCwideSafetyandHealthManagementSystem.

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InjuryClassifications

Injuriesshallbeclassifiedperthefollowing:

• FirstAid–Dressingonaminorcut,removalofasplinter,orothersuchtypicaltreatmentsforhouseholdtypeinjuries,

• LostWorkDayCase(LWDC)–Aninjurythatresults inanemployeebeingunfittoperformanyworkonanydayaftertheoccurrenceofanoccupationalinjury,

• NumberofLostorRestrictedWorkDays–Thenumberofdays,excludingthedayofinjuryandthedayofreturn,missedfromscheduledworkduetobeingunfitforworkormedicallyrestrictedtothepointthattheessentialfunctionsofapositioncannotbeworked,

• OccupationalInjury–Aninjurywhichresultsfromaworkrelatedactivity,

• Occupational Illness–Anyabnormalconditionordisordercausedbyexposuretoenvironmental factorswhileperformingwork.The illnesswouldresult inmedical treatmentbyaphysicianforaskindisorder,respiratorycondition,poisoning,hearingloss,orotherdisease(frostbite,heatstroke,sunstroke,weldingflash,diseasescausedbyparasites,etc.). Minortreatments(firstaid)forillnessesdonotfallwithinthisclassification,

• Recordable Medical Case (RMC) – An occupational injury more severe than first aid that requiresadvancedtreatment(suchasfractures,morethanonestitch,prescriptionmedicationofmorethanonedose,unconsciousness,removalofforeignbodyembeddedineye(notflushing),admissiontoahospitalformorethanobservationpurposes)butdoesnotresultinlostworktimebeyondthedayofinjury,

• Restricted Work Day Case (RWDC) – An occupational injury which results in a person being unfit foressentialfunctionsoftheregularjobonanydayaftertheinjurybutwherethereisnotimelostbeyondthe actual day of injury. For example, an injured employee is kept at work but not performing theessentialfunctionsoftheirregularjob,

• WorkorWorkRelatedActivity–Allincidentsthatoccurinworkrelatedactivitiesduringworkhours,fieldvisits, etc. are reportable must be included if the occupational injury or illness is more serious thanrequiring simple firstaid. Incidentsoccurringduringoffhoursand incidentswhile in transit toor fromlocationsthatarenotconsideredanemployee’sprimaryworkarenotreportable.

Thefollowingareexamplesofincidentsthatwillnotbeconsideredasrecordable:

• Theinjuryor illness involvessignsorsymptomsthatsurfaceonthejobbutaretheresultofanon-work-relatedeventorexposurethatoccursoutsidetheworkenvironment,

• Theinjuryorillnessresultsfromvoluntaryparticipationinawellnessprogramoraflushot,exerciseclass,racquetball,baseball,orothersuchactivities,

• The injury or illness is the result of an employee eating, drinking, or preparing food or drink forpersonalconsumption(whetherboughtontheemployer'spremisesorbroughtin).

• The injury or illness is the direct result of an employee doing personal tasks (unrelated to theiremployment)attheestablishmentoutsideoftheemployee'sassignedworkinghours,

• The illness is the common cold or flu (Note: contagious diseases such as tuberculosis, brucellosis,hepatitisA,orplagueareconsideredwork-relatediftheemployeeisinfectedatwork).

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Training

MIKE SCOTT PLUMBING INC shall train all personnel in their roles, responsibilities, and in proper incidentinvestigationtechniques.

Trainingfrequencywillbebasedonthespecificareaofresponsibilitybutwillneverbemorethantwoyearsapart.

Trainingrequirementsrelativetoincidentinvestigationandreportingshallincludethefollowing:

• Awareness,

• FirstResponderResponsibilities,

• InitialInvestigationattheAccidentScene,

• ManagingtheAccidentInvestigation,

• Collectingandanalyzingdata,

• DevelopingConclusions,

• Judgmentsneeds,and

• ReportingtheResults

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INJURYANDILLNESSRECORDKEEPING

Purpose

The purpose of this program is to establish standards for recording MIKE SCOTT PLUMBING INC injuries andillnessesandtocomplywithapplicableregulatoryrequirements.

Scope

ThisprogramappliestoallemployeesonallMIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCorclientfacilities.

Responsibilities

SafetyManager• Implementthisprogramandmakesupervisorsawareofitsrequirements.• Responsibleformaintainingallrecordspertainingtothisprogram.

Supervisors• Ensurethatallworkrelatedinjuriesandillnessesarepromptlyreportedtothesafetymanager.• Shallbecomefamiliarwiththerequirementsofthisprogram.

Employees• Ensurethatallworkrelatedinjuriesandillnessesarereportedtoyoursupervisorimmediately.

Procedure

Writtenrecordsofallwork-relatedfatalities,injuriesandillnessesmustbekepttoensureaccuraterecordkeepingprocedures.Therefore,MIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCshall:

• Usethefollowinginstructionsandformstorecordinjuriesandillnesses:http://www.osha.gov/recordkeeping/RKforms.html

• Recordall illnessesor injuriesontheOSHA300logwithin7calendardaysofreceiving informationthattheinjuryorillnessoccurred.

• PosttheOSHA300AsummaryforminaplacethatisaccessibleandvisibletoemployeesfromFebruary1stthroughApril30th.

• MaintainOSHA300recordsforatleast5years.*TheOSHA300AformshallbereviewedandsignedbyaMIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCofficial.PostingRequirementsMIKE SCOTT PLUMBING INC shall post the OSHA 300A summary form in a conspicuous place that is easilyaccessibleandavailabletoemployeessuchasalunchroom,timeclockareaorothereffectivecommonarea.Post the OSHA 300A summary form from February 1st through April 30th as per the OSHA recordkeepingrequirements.If thepostedOSHA300 summary form isdefaced,alteredorotherwiseunreadable, it shallbe replaced so thatemployeescaneffectivelyreadtheforminformation.AllOSHArecordkeepingformsshallbekeptforatleast5yearsaspertheOSHArecordkeepingrequirements.

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LADDERSAFETYPurposeThisprogramisdesignedtoestablishrulesandrequirementsfortheconstruction,maintenanceandutilizationofcommonladdertypes.AllladdersinstalledonMIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCequipment,whetherpurchasedorengineered,aresubjecttothisprogram’srequirements.

Scope

Proceduresoutlinedinthisprogramapplytoallemployeeswhouseladders.ThisdocumentcoversMIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCemployeesandcontractorsandshallbeusedonallMIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCownedandoperatedpremises.Whenworkisperformedoff-site,theagent’sprogramhasprecedenceunlessitislessstringentthanMIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCprogram.

Definitions

Ladder–adeviceconsistingofsiderailsjoinedatregularintervalsbyrungs,stepsorcleats,onwhichaworkermaystepinanascendingordescendingmotion.Stepladder-aportableladderthatisself-supportingandnonadjustablelength-wise.Stepsareflat;thebackishinged.Thesizeofastepladderisdesignatedbythelengthoftheladderwhenmeasuredalongthefrontedgeofthesiderails.Singleladder–aportable,nonadjustableladderwithonlyonesection.Thisladderrequiressupport.Thelengthofthesideraildenotesitssize.Extensionladder–aportableladderconsistingoftwoormoresectionsthatcanbeadjustedlength-wisebymovingthesectionsalongbrackets.Itssizeisdenotedbythesumofthelengthsofallsectionsmeasuredalongthesiderails.Fixedladder–aladderthatispermanentlyattachedtoequipmentorastructure.Individual-rungladder-afixedladderwithnosiderails.Eachrungisindividuallyattachedtoabuilding,structure,orequipment.Cage–anenclosuresurroundingafixedladderdesignedtoencircletheclimbingspaceoftheladdertokeeptheclimbersafe.

KeyResponsibilities

ManagersandSupervisors

• Itistheresponsibilityofallmanagersandsupervisorstoensurethatallemployeesandcontractorsaretrainedtouseandinspectladdersaccordingtothemanufacturer’sguidelines,

• Itistheresponsibilityofallmanagersandsupervisorstoensurethatallemployeesandcontractorsare

awarethatanyinspectedladderfoundtohaveadefectmaynotbeusedandmustbetakenoutofservice.

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Employees

• Employeesareresponsibleforinspectingladdersbefore,duringandaftereachusetomakecertaintheconditionoftheladderissafeforitsoccupants,

• Employeesareresponsibleforfollowingtheproceduresoutlinedinthisprogram,

• Employeesareresponsibleforreportingdamageorneededrepairstothesupervisor.

Procedure

Inspection,CareandSafeWorkPracticesofLaddersInspectionLaddersmustbeinspectedforvisibledefectsbyaqualifiedpersonperiodicallyandafteranyincidentsthatmayaffectthesafeuseoftheladder.

• LaddersmusthaveuniformlyspacedrungsormeetOSHA/ANSIspecificationsforrungs.Theserungs,stepsorcleatsmustbeparallelandlevelwhiletheladderispositionedforuse,

• Anyportableorfixedladderthatisfoundtohavestructuraldefectsmustimmediatelybemarkedinsuchawaythatidentifiestheladderasdefective,ortaggedwitha“DoNotUse”signandremovedfromserviceuntilrepaired.Thesestructuraldefectsinclude,butarenotlimitedto:brokenrails,corrosion,brokenormissingrungsorotherfaultyparts,

• Laddersthataretippedovermustbeinspectedbyaqualifiedpersonfordentsandbendsinthesiderailsorunusuallydentedrungs.Hardwareconnections,rivetsandconnectionsbetweenrungsandsiderailsshallalsobeinspectedatthistime,

• Useofladderswithbrokensiderails,brokenormissingsteps,orotherdefectiveequipmentisstrictlyprohibited.Employeesarenotpermittedtomakeimprovisedrepairstotheseladders,

• Woodenladderpartsmustbefreefromsplintersandsharpedges,freefromshakeandfreefromotherirregularities.

CareLaddersmustbewell-maintainedatalltimes.

• Thejointsbetweenstepsandsiderailsmustbetightwithallhardwareandfittingsattachedsecurely,• Movablepartsmustoperatefreelywithoutplayorbindinginthemovement,• Metalbearingsinlocks,pulleys,wheels,etc.mustbelubricatedfrequently,• Ropemustbereplacedwhenitisfrayedorbadlyworn,• Auxiliaryequipmentandsafetyfeetmustbekeptingoodcondition,• Rungsmustbecleanofgreaseandoil,• Laddersmustbestoredinareasthatarewell-ventilatedtoavoidsaggingandwarping.

LadderSafeWorkPracticesLaddersmustonlybeusedfortheirintendedpurposes.Laddersarerequiredtobesecuredatthetoporheldinplacebyapersonstandingatthebase.Ladderfootingmustbeplacedonalevel,stablesurface.Extensionladdersaretobeplacedina4:1ratio.Non-self-supportingladdersaretobeusedatanangletoensurethatthehorizontaldistancefromthetopsupporttothefootoftheladderisone-quarteroftheworkinglengthoftheladder(thedistancebetweenthefootandtopsupport).

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Ifaladdercannotbeextended,theladdermustbesecuredatthetoptoastrongsupportthatwillnotallowtheladdertobendorveer.Laddersmustneverbeplacedonunstablebases,suchasboxesorbarrels,inordertogetadditionalheight.Laddersmaynotbeplacedinahorizontalpositiontobeusedasrunways,scaffoldsorplatforms.Onlyonepersonshalloccupyaladderatanygiventime.Laddersmustnotbeplacedinadoorwaywhereinthedooropenstowardtheladderunlessthedoorislocked,guarded,orblockedopen.Laddersusedinhightrafficareasmustbebarricadedtoavoidaccidentsandcollisions.Ladderoccupantsarenotpermittedtostandonthetoptworungsofaladderoronthetopofastepladder.Theminimumoverlapduringtheuseoftwo-sectionextensionladdersisasfollows:SizeofLadder(feet) Overlap(feet)Uptoandincluding36’ 3Over36’uptoandincluding48’ 4Over48’uptoandincluding60’ 5

Laddersmustextendatleastthree(3)feetabovethetopoftheupperlandingsurface.Siderailsmustextendaminimumofthree(3)feetabovetheupperlandingsurface.Whenladderscannotbeextended,thetopoftheladdermustbesecuredtoarigidsupporttopreventmovement.Employeesmustkeepathree(3)pointgripontheladderatalltimes.Toolsandequipmentmustbecarrieduponahoistorbelt.Employeesareprohibitedfromcarryinganythinginthehandsthatcouldresultinafallorinjury.Employeesmustfacetheladderwhengoingupordowntheladder.Employeesshallnotclimbonthebacklegsofstepladders;thesearedesignedforincreasedstability,notclimbing.Nopersonmaymovealadderwhileitisoccupied.

PortableLaddersLengthofstepladdersshallnotexceed20feet.Singleladderlengthshallnotexceed30feet.Two-sectionextensionladdersshallnotexceed60feetinlength.Alltwo-sectionladdersaredesignedwithsectionsthatfittogetherandarearrangedtoenabletheuppersectiontoberaisedandlowered.Laddersmustbekeptaminimumof10feetawayfrompowerlines.Laddersmusthavetheappropriateloadcapacityforthetaskathand.Laddersmaynotbeloadedbeyondthemaximumrecommendedloadforthatladder,norinexcessofthecapacityasratedbythemanufacturer.Weightconsistsofthecombinedweightoftheclimberandhisequipment:

• I(250Ibscapacity)• I-A(300lbscapacity)• II(225lbscapacity)• III(200lbscapacity)

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FixedMetalLaddersLaddersmustbemadetowithstandaminimumof200pounds.Metalrungsmusthaveadiameterofatleast¾inches;woodenrungsmusthaveadiameterofatleast11/8inches.Thedistancebetweenrungsshallnotbemorethat12inches(1ft.)apartandmustbeuniformalongthelengthoftheladder.Rungsmustbeatleast16incheslongandprovideprotectiontopreventafootfromslippingofftheend.Arungmusthaveatleastseven(7)inchesbetweenitselfandthestructurebehindit.Employeesmustusefallrestrainsystemswhenonfixedladdersexceedingsix(6)feetinlength,

• Acageisrequirediftheladderis20feettallorgreater,• Cagesonfixedladdersmustbepositionedatleastseven(7)feetbutnomorethaneight(8)feetfromthe

walkingsurfacebelowthecage,• Cagewidthsmustclear15inchesoneithersideofthecenterlineoftherung,• Cagesmustnotextendlessthan27inchesorgreaterthan28inchesfromtherung’scenterline,• Fallrestraintsystemsmaybeusedinplaceofladdercages.

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LOCKOUTTAGOUTPROGRAMPurposeThisprogramestablishespoliciesandproceduresforattachingsuitablelockout/tagoutequipmenttoenergyisolateddevices.Procedureswillalsobeestablishedtodisableequipmenttopreventunintendedstartup,energizationorreleaseofstoredenergythatmaycauseaccidentsorinjury.

Scope

Theproceduresoutlinedinthisprogramcoverthemaintenanceandservicingofequipmentandmachineswhereunintentionalenergizationorstart-upofsaidequipment,orthereleaseofstoredenergy,couldresultinanaccident.Minimumperformancestandardsforthecontrolofhazardousenergyshallbeestablished.Workperformedoffsiteisregulatedbythesiteoperator’sprogramunlessitislessstringentthanMIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCprogram.ThisdocumentcoversallMIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCcontractorsandemployeesandmustbeusedonMIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCownedpremises.

Definitions

Affectedemployees–Employeeswhooperateorusemachinesandequipmentthatrequiremaintenanceandserviceunderthelockout/tagoutprogram,oremployeeswhoworkinareaswheremaintenanceandservicingofsuchequipmentisperformed.Authorizedemployees–Employeesthatconductlockout/tagoutoperationsonmachinesandequipmentsoastoserviceorperformmaintenanceonthatequipment.Affectedemployeesbecomeauthorizedemployeeswhentheirdutiesincludeperformingserviceormaintenanceasprescribedinthisprogram.Energysource–Anysourceofelectrical,chemical,thermal,gas,mechanical,pneumatic,hydraulic,tension,gravitational,electricalorotherenergysource.Energized–Havingconnectiontoasourceofenergyorcontainingstoredorresidualenergy.Energyisolatingdevices–Mechanicaldevicesthatpreventenergyfrombeingtransmittedorreleased.Energyisolatingdevicesinclude,butarenotlimitedto:

• Manuallyoperatedelectricalcircuitbreakers,manuallyoperatedswitchesthatpreventconductorsandpolesfrombeingindependentlyoperated,disconnectswitches,linevalves,blocksandanyotherdevicesusedtoisolateorblockenergy,

• Thefollowingarenotisolatingdevices:selectorswitches,pushbuttonsandothercontrolcircuittypedevices.

Hottap–Weldingonequipmentunderpressure(pipelines,tanksorvessels)toinstallconnectionsorotheraccessories.Thisprocedureisusedinmaintenance,serviceandrepairofsaidequipment.Lockout–Placingalockoutdeviceonanenergyisolatingdevicetomakesurethatthedeviceandcontrolledequipmentisinoperableuntilthelockoutdeviceisremoved.Lockoutdevice–Adevicethatusesakeyorcombinationlocktofixanenergyisolatingdeviceinasafepositiontopreventstartupandenergizingoftheequipment.Thisincludesboltedslipblindsandblankflanges.Capableofbeinglockedout–Energyisolatingdevicesareabletobelockedoutifthatparticulardevicehasahasporotherattachmentforattachmentofalock,orifthedevicehasalockingmechanismbuiltin.Otherenergy

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isolatingdevicescanbelockedoutiflockoutcanbeperformedwithoutdismantling,rebuildingorreplacingthedeviceorpermanentlyalteringitsenergycontrolcapabilities.Tagout:-Usingestablishedprocedurestoplaceatagoutdeviceonanenergyisolatingdevice.Thisisusedtoindicatethattheenergyisolatingdeviceandthecontrolledequipmentcannotbeuseduntilthetagoutdeviceissafelyremoved.Tagoutdevice–Awarningdevice,suchasatagandameansofattachingit,locatedinaprominentareaandsecurelyattachedtoanenergyisolatingdeviceaccordingtotheseestablishedprocedures.Thisisusedtoindicatethattheenergyisolatingdeviceandthecontrolledequipmentcannotbeuseduntilthetagoutdeviceissafelyremoved.Normaloperation–Usingamachineorpieceofequipmentasitisintended.Servicingand/ormaintenance–Activitiessuchassettingup,constructing,inspecting,adjusting,modifying,maintaining,orservicingmachinesandequipmentinenvironmentswheretheemployeeispotentiallyexposedtoreleaseofhazardousenergysourcesoraccidentalstartuporenergizationofequipment. Settingup-Anyworkperformedtoprepareamachineorequipmentforperformingitsnormaloperation.

KeyResponsibilities

Managers/Supervisors

• Responsibleformaintainingandenforcingthisprogram,• Ensurethatallemployeesandcontractorsaffectedbythelockout/tagoutprogramhavetherequired

trainingandcompetencytoensurethesafeinstallation,utilizationandremovalofallenergycontrolsanddevices,

• Ensureemployeesareincompliancewiththerequirementssetforthinthisprogram.

Employees

• Affectedemployeesarerequiredtoattendannualtrainingforthelockout/tagoutprogram,• Responsibleforfollowingallrequirementsandprovisionsoftheprogram.

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Procedure

GeneralOnlyemployeesauthorizedtoperformserviceormaintenanceunderthisprogramarepermittedtoperformlockoutortagout.DevicesLockoutDevice–Ifitispossibleforanenergysourcetobelockedouttoholdanenergyisolatingdeviceinasafeposition,adevicethatutilizesalockwillbeused.MIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCwillspecifythetypeoflockandwillprovidethemtoeachsite.TagoutDevice–Ifanenergysourcecannotbelockedout,atagoutdevicemustbeused.Tagoutdevicesareonlywarningsandmustberesistanttochemicalsandweather,ofthestandardizedcolorwithaclearwrittenwarningofhazardousenergy.Examplesoftagsinclude:DoNotStart,DoNotOperate,DoNotEnergize,etc.MIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCwillprovideeachsitewiththesamestandardizedstyleoftags.SpecificEnergyControlProceduresEachsupervisorormanagerisresponsibleforthedevelopmentofsitespecificstep-by-stepstartupandshutdownproceduresforeachtypeofmachineandpieceofequipmentintheirrespectiveareas.Periodicinspectionsoftheenergycontrolprocedurewillbeconductedanddocumentedannuallytoensureproceduresandrequirementsarebeingfollowed.

• Written,step-by-stepisolationproceduresdetailingshutdownandstartupwillbeputtogetherforeachtypeofequipmentormachine,

• Theseprocedureswillincludethefollowing:• Assignedequipmentnumber,ifapplicable,• Locationofequipment,• Sourceofenergy(e.g.,hydraulic,electrical,gas,etc.),• Isolatingcontrolslocation(e.g.,valves,breakerswitches,etc.),• Numberofisolatingcontrols• Numberoflocksrequiredtoisolatethepieceofequipment• Hardwarerequiredtoisolatetheequipment(e.g.,blocks,valvecovers,chains,etc.),• Informationregardinganyresidualenergythatmustbeexpendedpriortobeginningwork.

SpecificSequenceforApplicationofEnergyControl

• Notification–Authorizedemployeesarerequiredtonotifyaffectedemployeeswhenlockout/tagoutdevicesareputonorremovedpriortothecontrolsbeingimplemented.

• PreparationforShutdown–Priortoanauthorizedoraffectedemployeeshuttingdownapieceof

equipmentormachinery,theauthorizedemployeemustknowtheenergy’stypeandmagnitude,thepotentialhazardsoftheenergytobecontrolled,andthemethodordevicerequiredtocontroltheenergysource.

• ShutdownofMachinesand/orEquipment–Machineryandequipmentmustbeshutdownusingthe

establishedproceduresinthisprogramforthatparticulartypeofmachineorequipment.Shutdownmustbeconductedinasafeandorderlyfashiontopreventadditionalhazardstoemployeesasaresultoftheshutdown.

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• IsolationofMachinesorEquipment–Whenenergyisolatingdevicesarerequiredtocontrolenergy,thedevicewillbeplacedandusedinsuchamannerastoisolatethemachineorpieceofequipmentfromtheenergysource.

• Lockout/TagoutDevicesandApplication

• Authorizedemployeeswillhavetheappropriatenumberoflocksanddevicestoenablethemtoperformlockout/tagoutproceduresformachinesorequipmenttheyareworkingon,

• Lockout/tagoutdeviceswillbeattachedtoenergyisolatingdevicesbyauthorizedemployees,• Eachlockout/tagoutdevicewillincludethenameofthepersonwhoplacedthedevice,• Lockoutdeviceswillplacedinsuchawayastoholdtheenergyisolatingdeviceinasafeoroff

position,• Tagoutdeviceswillbeplacedinsuchawaythatwillclearlyindicatethatoperatingormovingthe

isolatingdevicefromthesafeoroffpositionisnotpermitted,• Whenusingtagoutdevicesonenergyisolatingdevicesthatcouldbelockedout,thetagoutdevice

shallbeattachedatthesamepointthelockwouldhavebeenattached.Ifatagcannotbeattacheddirectlytotheenergyisolatingdevice,itwillbeplacedascloselyaspossibletothedeviceinasafepositionthatwillimmediatelyalertanyonewhoattemptstooperatethedevice,

• Eachsourceofenergymustbelockedout,completelyisolatingtheequipment,• Isolatingmachinesorequipmentinclude,butarenotlimitedto:

• Pumps,generators,compressors,storagetanks,electricdistribution,etc.,• Eachtypeofisolatedequipmentwillhaveitsownspecificproceduresforisolation.For

example,toisolatecompressors:suction,discharge,power,starting,fuelanddumpsmustbeclosed,lockedandtaggedoutproperly.Theblow-downvalvemustbeopened,locked,andtaggedout.NOTE:Ifthecompressorhasasidestream,thesidestreammustalsobeclosed,lockedandtaggedoutproperly.

• StoredEnergyandthePossibilityofRe-accumulation–Afterlockout/tagoutdevicesareaffixedtoenergy

isolatingdevices,allpotentiallyhazardousstoredorresidualenergymustberestrained,relievedordisconnectedandrenderedsafeinsomemanner.Ifre-accumulationofstoredenergyisapossibility,isolationwillbeverifieduntiltheequipmentreceivesserviceormaintenanceoruntilthepossibilityofre-accumulationdoesnotexist.

• VerificationofIsolation–Theauthorizedemployeewhoperformsthelockoutproceduremustverifythat

theequipmentisdisconnectedorisolatedfromthesourceofenergyby:• Checkingthatnopersonnelareexposed,• Verifyingtheisolationoftheequipmentbyoperatingthecontrols,or• Testingtoensuretheequipmentisinoperable.

MultipleWorkers&GroupLockoutCrewsofauthorizedemployeescanusegrouplockout/tagoutdevices,whichwillprovidethesamelevelofprotectionasapersonallockoutortagoutdevice.Theauthorizedemployeehasprimaryresponsibilityforallemployeesworkingundertheprotectionofagrouplockoutortagoutdevice.

• Ashorttailgatemeetingwillbeheldtogooverthelockoutproceduresandotherinformationneededtocontinuetoworksafely.Allaffecteddepartmentsarerequiredtoparticipate,

• Isolationoftheequipmentwillbeperformedbyanauthorizedemployeewhomustalsodeterminetheexposurestatusoftheindividualsinthegroup,

• Allindividualmemberswillputtheirindividuallocksonthegroup’slockoutortagoutdeviceaftertheyhaveverifiedtheprocedure,

• Thecrewleaderorotherdesignatedauthorizedemployeewillberesponsibleforensuringconsistencyofthelockoutproceduresincludingdocumentinglockoutinformationtobepassedalongduringshiftorpersonnelchanges.

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ReleasefromLockout/TagoutUponcompletionofserviceormaintenance,orwhenlockout/tagoutdevicesareremovedtemporarily,theequipmentmustbetestedtodeterminewhethertheequipmentisreadytoreturntoitsnormaloperations.Thefollowstepsmustbetaken,inthisorder,toassessandpreparetheequipment:

• Checkthepieceofequipmentanditssurroundingareatomakesurethatallextraneousitemshavebeenremovedandthatthecomponentsoftheequipmentareintactforoperation,

• Ensurethatallpersonnelintheworkareahavebeenremovedfromorsafelypositionedinthearea,• Removethelockout/tagoutdevice,• Energizeandbegintesting,• De-energizeandreapplycontrolsandlockout/tagoutdevices,• Usethecompletedisolationlogtodocumenttheprocedure.Providethisdocumentationtothe

supervisortobefiled.LockRemovalTheauthorizedemployeewhoputsthelockonshouldbetheonetoremovethelock.Certainconditionsmaybeencounteredwhichprohibitthispersonfrombeingpresenttoremovethelockaftertheworkiscompleted.Thefollowingproceduresmustbeadheredtowhenremovingthelockthatanotherpersonhasapplied:

• Trytocontacttheauthorizedemployeewhoputthelockoninordertoobtainthekey(s),• Ifthekeycannotbeobtained,theemployeewhorequiresthelocktoberemovedmustcontacttheir

supervisor,• Thesupervisormustconfirmthateveryeffortwasmadetocontacttheemployeewhoappliedthelock,• ItshallbenotedontheServiceReportthatthelock(s)weretakenoffwiththepermissionofthe

supervisor,• Thesupervisorwillmakeareasonableefforttonotifytheemployeethattheirlockhasbeenremovedto

ensuretheworkerhasknowledgeofthesamebeforereturningtowork,• Iftheequipmentisownedbyaclient,thesupervisororemployeerequiringthelock’sremovalmust

contacttheclienttohavethelockremoved,• Clientsmustremovetheirownlock(s).NOTE:MIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCemployeesarenotpermitted

toremoveanyclientlocks.PersonnelorShiftChangesWhenpersonnelorshiftschangeduringthemaintenanceorrepairofequipment,thedesignatedpersoninchargeisresponsibleforensuringthecontinuityofthelockout/tagoutprocedures.Thisincludesensuringthatallproceduresarestrictlyfollowedandthattherequiredtransfersoflockout/tagoutdevicesbetweenauthorizedpersonnelisachieved.ContractorsContractorswhoperformlockoutproceduresonMIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCownedorleasedpropertymustcomplywiththeseprocedures.Contractorsareresponsibleforsupplyingtheirownlocks.MIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCwillinitiallylockoutitsownequipment.Thecontractor’slockwillbeusedinadditiontothelockprovidedbyMIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINC.AnnualAuditsThemanager,supervisor,ordesigneewillperformanannualevaluationoftheLockoutProgramintheirrespectiveareastoassesstheprogram’seffectiveness.Anauthorizedemployee(otherthanthepersonperformingtheenergycontrolprocedure)willconducttheauditandconfirmthat:

• Allaffectedandauthorizedemployeeshavereceivedtherequiredtraining,

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• Specificlockoutprocedureshavebeendevelopedanddocumentedinwritingforeachnewpieceofequipment,

• Procedurescurrentlyinplaceadequatelyaddresscompletelyisolatingequipmentinordertoobtainazeroenergystate,

• Annualauditsmustbecertifiedinwriting.Acopyoftheauditwillbefiledandmaintainedinthesupervisor’soffice.

TRAINING

TrainingwillbeprovidedbyMIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCtoverifythatthepurposeandimplementationoftheenergycontrolprogramareunderstoodbyemployeesandthattheyhaveacquiredtheknowledgeandskillsnecessarytosafelyapply,use,andremovetheenergycontrols.Trainingwillincludethefollowing:

• Identificationofrelevanthazardousenergysources,themagnitudeandtypeofenergypresentintheworkplaceandtheproceduresnecessaryfortheisolationandcontrolofenergy,

• Thepurposeandutilizationofprocedurestocontrolenergy,

• Whenusingtagoutsystems,authorizedemployeeswillbetrainedinthesetaglimitations:

o Tagsarewarningdevicesattachedtoenergyisolatingdevices.Tagsdonotprovidethesame

physicalholdthatisprovidedbyalock,o Tagsattachedtoenergyisolatingdevicesarenottoberemovedwithoutpriorauthorizationof

thepersonresponsibleforit,o Tagsmustbelegiblywrittenandeasilyunderstoodbyallauthorizedandaffectedemployeesand

otherpersonnelintheworkarea,o Tagsandtagattachmentsmustbeconstructedofmaterialsthatcanwithstandthe

environmentalconditionsinwhichtheywillbeplaced,o Tagswillbesecurelyaffixedtotheenergyisolatingdevicestopreventagainstaccidental

detachment,o Themeaningoftagsshouldbeunderstoodtoavoidevokingafalsesenseofsecurityregarding

theireffectivenessintheoverallenergyprogram.Otherpersonnelwhoseworkoperationsareinornearareaswhereenergycontrolproceduresarenecessarymustbeinstructedaboutthisprocedure.Theymustalsobeinformedabouttheprohibitionsregardingrestartingorre-energizinglockedoutortaggedoutequipment.RetrainingRetrainingwillbeconductedwhen:

• Aninspectionrevealsdeviationsfromtheuseoforinadequaciesintheemployees’knowledgeoftheenergycontrolprocedures,

• MIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINChasreasontobelievetherearedeviationsfromtheuseoforinadequaciesintheemployee’sknowledgeoftheenergycontrolprocedures,

• Thereisachangeinmachines,energycontrolproceduresorinjobassignments,• Anewhazardisintroduced.

Retrainingwillvalidatetheproficiencyoftheemployeesandintroduceneworrevisedcontrolprocedureswhennecessary.TrainingDocumentationMIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCwillverifythattherequiredemployeetraininghasbeencompletedandiskeptuptodate.Alltrainingandretrainingmustbedocumented,signed,certifiedandkeptonfile.

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NOISEEXPOSURE&HEARINGCONSERVATIONPurposeThisprogramisdesignedtoestablishprocessesandprocedurestoreducehearing lossofemployeesexposedtoexcessiveoccupationalnoise.

Scope

Allemployeeswhoareatriskofexposuretonoise levelsgreaterthan85decibelsaresubjecttotheproceduresand requirementsof thisprogram.ThisprogramcoversMIKESCOTTPLUMBING INCemployeesandcontractorsand will be used on all MIKE SCOTT PLUMBING INC owned premises. When performing work offsite, thatoperator’sprogramtakesprecedenceoverthisoneunlessthereisnoprogramoritislessstringent.DefinitionsAudiometric testing – testing the intensity and frequency range of sound by playing a series of pure tones todeterminewhichareperceptiblebythehumanear.Foreachtone,thepersonbeingtested indicatesthe lowestintensitythatheorsheisabletohear.Decibels–aunitofmeasurementofthevolumeofsounds.Morespecifically,decibelsaremeasuredbyasoundlevelmeterusingthe“A”scale,whichsimulatestheresponseofthehumaneartolowandhighnoisefrequencies.Slow Response – sound levelmeter settings that average impulses of brief duration that would result in widefluctuationsinthesoundlevelmeterreadings.StandardThresholdShift–asignificantchangeinhearingthresholds,characterizedbyadeclineof10decibelsormore,correctedforage,at2000,3000,and4000Hzineitherearrelativetothebaselineaudiogram.KeyResponsibilitiesManagersandSupervisors

• Makecertainthattheprogramrequirementsareimplementedandmaintained,• Makecertainthataffectedemployeesaretrainedandincompliancewiththeprogramrequirements.

Employees

• Wearhearingprotectionwhenrequiredbythisprogram,• Attendtraining,• Complywithtestingandsamplingaccordingtothisprogram.

ProceduresOccupationalhearinglossoccursasaresultofrepetitiveandcontinualsoundabsorptionbytheear.Protectionisprovidedtoemployeestoreducethenoiselevelattheearortolimittheemployee’sexposuretimetonoise.TheMIKE SCOTT PLUMBING INC will provide hearing protection to all employees who are exposed to potentiallydamagingnoiselevelsandtoallemployeeswhorequesthearingprotection.HearingConservationProgramTheMIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCwillimplementahearingconservationprogramforemployeeswhoworkinareaswith exposure to noise levels of 85 decibels or more for the eight (8) hour time-weighted average. Theseemployees are required to wear hearing protection. A monitoring program will be established to identifyemployees to be included in this program. Employeeswill alsowear hearing protection in all designated areaswhileonclientownedpremises.

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SurveysSurveysmustbeadministeredbyaqualifiedemployeeorthirdparty.Inordertoevaluatethenoiseexposureandriskofhearingdamage,onemustknowtheoverallsoundlevel(“A”measurement), the exposure time of the employee measured as hours per day and the length of time theemployeehasworkedinthesurveyedarea.Thefollowingdatawillalsobeconsidered:

• Nameofsurveyedareaanditslocation,• Dateandtimeofthesurvey,• Instrumentsusedinthesurvey,includingthemodelandserialnumbersofsaidinstruments,• Environmentalconditions,• Descriptionoftheemployeesexposed,and• Nameofthepersonconductingthesurvey.

TheMIKESCOTTPLUMBING INC is responsible fornotifyingeachemployeeof theirmonitoring resultsand/or iftheirjobexposesthemtonoiselevelsof85decibelsormore.AplotofnoiselevelswillbemadeforMIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCownedfacilitiesandwillbeposted.TheMIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCwillevaluatehearingprotectiveequipmentforeffectivenessforthespecificnoiseenvironments theequipmentwillbeused in.ThesufficiencyofhearingPPEwillbe reevaluatedwhenevernoiseexposureincreasestothepointthatthePPEmaynolongerprovidesufficienthearingprotection.Atthatpoint,theMIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCwillprovidePPEappropriatetothoseconditions.Soundmeasuring equipmentmust be calibrated both before and after each survey. Records of calibration andsurveysmustbekeptfor20years.Surveys must be repeated when changes in the work place environment pose a risk of exposing additionalemployeestohighnoiselevelsorwhenPPEdoesnotadequatelyreducetheexposuretonoisetoalevelbelow85decibels.SoundLevelSurveys

• MIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCownedfacilitiesthataresuspectedofhavingnoiselevelsinexcessof85decibelsmustbescreenedaccordingtothisprogram.

ExposureSurveys

• Asamplingofemployeeswillbesurveyedtodeterminenoiseexposureoveraperiodoftime.Thissamplingwillberepresentativeofallemployeespresentinthenoiseexposedenvironment,

• Noisedosimetersmustintegrateallcontinuous,intermittentandimpulsivesoundsintherangeof80decibelsto130decibels,

• Noisedosimetersmustbecalibratedsoadoseof50%correspondstoatimeweightedaverageof85decibels.

SignageClearandconspicuoussignswillbepostedatallentrances toareaswhereemployeesareat riskofexposuretonoiselevelsgreaterthan85decibels.Thesesignsmustdescribethehazardandtheprotectiveactionsrequiredtoreduceriskofexposure.AudiometricTestingTheMIKE SCOTT PLUMBING INC will implement andmaintain an audiometric testing program bymaking saidtestingavailabletoallemployeeswhoareexposedtonoiselevelsinexcessof85decibels(8hourtimeweightedaverage).Employeesarerequiredtotakeanaudiogrameveryyear;thiswillbeprovidedatnocosttoemployees.

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• TheMIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCwilldetermineavalidbaselineaudiogramtocomparefutureaudiograms

to.Employeesmusttakeabaselineaudiogramwithinthefirstsixmonthsofexposuretonoiselevelsinexcessof85decibelsforaneight(8)hourperiod.Whenamobilevanisused,thebaselinemustbeestablishedwithinthefirstyear,

• Employeesmusttakeannualaudiogramsforeveryyeartheyworkinareasexposedtonoiseinexcessof85decibels,

• Aqualifiedthirdpartywillperformallaudiometrictests,evaluations,reportsandretesting,• Priortotakinganaudiogram,employeesmustnotbeexposedtosoundlevelsinexcessof80decibelsfor

aperiodof14hoursormore:• Employeeswillbenotifiedtoavoidhighnoiselevels,• ThisrequirementmaybesatisfiedbywearingPPEtoreducethenoiseexposurelevelbelow80

decibels.• Anotoscopicexamisrequiredbeforeanaudiogramisperformed.Thisotoscopicexammustbe

performedbyaqualifiedpersonwhowillexaminetheearcanalforearplugs,signsofinfectionorotherirregularitiesthatmayaffecttheaudiogram.

RecordsTheMIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCwillmaintainaccuraterecordsregardingemployeeexposuremeasurements.Allrecords aremaintained according to the Occupational Noise Exposure requirements set forth by CFR 1910.95.Audiogramsareconsideredmedical/exposurerecordsandwillbekeptforthelengthofemploymentplus30years.HearingProtectionDevicesEarplugsandearmuffswillbeavailabletoemployees inavarietyofsizesandconfigurations inorder toprovidecomfortableprotectionforemployees.Hearingprotectionwillbeavailabletoallemployeeswhoareexposedtonoise levels of 85 decibels or greater (8 hour TWA) at no cost to employees. Employees will be given theopportunitytochoosetheirhearingprotectionfromtheMIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCprovidedselection.Hearingprotectiveequipmentshouldbereplacedasnecessary.Employeeswillbeinstructedonselectingtheproperfitforhearingprotectors.TheMIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCwillensurethathearingprotectorsarewornwhenrequired.TrainingAtrainingprogramwillbeprovidedandrequiredforallemployeeswhoworkinhighnoiseareasasdeterminedbythis program.Noise awareness trainingwill beprovided toemployeesbefore their initial assignment andeveryyearthereafter.Employeesmustrepeatthistrainingannually.Thetrainingwilladdress:

• Effectsofnoiseonhearing,• Purposeofhearingprotectors,toincludetheadvantagesanddisadvantagesofusingthem,• Varioustypesofhearingprotectors,• Instructionsforselecting,fitting,using,andcaringforhearingprotectors,• Purposeofaudiometrictesting,• Explanationofaudiometrictestprocedures.

Training must be updated to ensure its pertinence to changes in the work process, PPE requirements andappropriateusageandwearofhearingprotection.Trainingmustbedocumented.All employees will have a copy of this program and noise exposure procedures. These will be posted at theworksiteandmadeavailabletoemployees,theirrepresentatives,andregulatoryagencies.TheAssistantSecretaryandDirectorwillhaveaccesstorecords.

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NON-DOTDRUG&ALCOHOLPOLICYPURPOSE

ItistheobjectiveofMIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCto:

• Promote,provideandmaintainasafeworkingenvironmentforitsemployeesandemployeesofits

affiliatesorsubsidiaries.• ProtectMIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCproperty.• Cooperatewithcustomersintheireffortstoestablishasafe,drugandalcoholfreework

environment.• ComplywithcontractualobligationsandexistingFederalregulations.

MIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCPREMISES

ForthepurposeofthisPolicy,theterm“premises”referstoMIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCpremises,itsaffiliatesorsubsidiariesandincludesallproperty,facilities,land,platforms,buildings,structures,fixtures,installations,automobiles,truckandothervehiclesandequipment–whetherownedorleased.Thispolicyalsoincludesanyotherworklocation,parkinglotsormodeoftransportationtoandfromlocationswhileinthecourseandscopeofMIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCemploymentand/orbusiness.

POLICYSTATEMENTBeingundertheinfluenceofdrugsand/oralcohol,orpossessinganyfirearmswhileworkingorwhileonMIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCpremisesisstrictlyprohibited.Theunauthorizeduse,possession,sale,transfer,storageormanufactureofillegalsubstancesordrugparaphernalia;theabuseoflegaldrugs;ortheunauthorizeduse,possessionorsaleofalcoholicbeveragesbyanemployeeofMIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCisstrictlyprohibited.No

MIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCemployeewillreporttowork,enterMIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCpremises,orconductMIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCbusinessundertheinfluenceofillegal/controlledsubstancesoralcohol.“Undertheinfluence”means:

Asufficientamountofasubstanceisintheemployee’ssystemtoproduceapositivetestresult

Theemployeeisexhibitingerraticabnormalbehaviorposingarisktotheemployeeand/orothers.

Compliancetothispolicy,includingconsenttosearchesandmedicaltesting,isaconditionofemployment.EmployeeshavetherighttorefusetocooperatewithMIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCmedicaltestingandsearchrequirements.However,refusaltopermitsuchsearchesand/ormedicaltestingwillbegroundsfortermination.

Illegaldrugs,unauthorizedcontrolledsubstances,look-a-likes,designerandsyntheticdrugs(includingthepresenceofanydetectableamountintheemployeewhileworking),andanyotherdrugsorabnormalsubstanceswhichmayaffectanemployee'ssenses,motorfunctionsoralteraperson'sperceptionwhileworkingarestrictlyprohibited.

AlcoholicBeverages-undernocircumstanceswillalcoholicbeveragesbebroughtontoMIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCpropertyorconsumedwhileonMIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCpremises.

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DrugparaphernaliaandotherunauthorizeditemsmaynotbebroughtontoMIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCpremisesunderanycircumstances.

Firearms,Weapons,andAmmunitionmaynotbebroughtontoMIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCpremisesunderanycircumstances.

PrescriptionDrugsmaynotbebroughtontoMIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCpremises-exceptunderthefollowingconditions:

• Employeesshallhaveavalidmedicalprescriptionforanyprescriptiondrugs.Ifthismedicationcan/doesimpairtheemployee’sperformance,theemployeewillimmediatelynotifyhis/hersupervisororalternatememberofmanagement.

• Themedicationshallbeintheemployee'snameintheoriginalvialandhavethedoctor'snameandprescriptionnumberonthelabel.

• Eachprescriptionshallnotbeolderthanoneyearofthedateissue.

• Employeesshallonlypossessenoughmedicationforthenormalworkshift.

• NOTE:MIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCSHALLRESERVETHERIGHTTOHAVEANOUTSIDEPHYSICIAN

DETERMINEIFAPRESCRIPTIONDRUGORMEDICATIONINHIBITSEMPLOYEEPERFORMANCE.MIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCSHALLRESTRICTTHEUSEOFANYSUCHDRUGORMEDICATIONWHILEONMIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCPREMISESORCONDUCTINGMIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCBUSINESS.THISSHALLALSOINCLUDERESTRICTINGTHEEMPLOYEE’SWORKACTIVITYORPRESENCEATTHECUSTOMER’SWORKSITE.

EMPLOYEEASSISTANCEPROGRAM

TheEmployeeAssistanceProgramwillincludedisplaying/providingalistofcommunityservicehot-linenumbers,anddistributinginformationalmaterialondruguse,chemicaldependencyandMIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCAlcohol,FirearmsandControlledSubstancepolicy.

• AllManagementandsupervisorypersonnelwhowilldeterminewhetheranemployeeshouldbetested

forprohibiteddrugusebaseduponreasonablecausewillreceiveaminimumofsixty(60)minutesoftraining.Thistrainingwillprovideinstructiononthespecificandcontemporaneousphysical,behavioralandperformanceindicatorsofprobableprohibiteddruguse.

• Allemployeeswillparticipateinaninformationalsessionstructuredtogivetheparticipants;(1)an

understandingoftheeffects/consequencesofsubstanceabuse/dependencyonpersonalsafety,healthandworkenvironmentand(2)anunderstandingofthesubstanceabuseregulations(DOT,USCG).

• AllEmployeeAssistanceProgramtrainingwillbedocumentedandkeptonfile.

ACKNOWLEDGMENTEmployeesshallacknowledgethatcompliancewiththispolicyisaconditionofemployment.

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DRUGTESTINGPROCEDURE

Personnelmaybetestedfordrugsand/oralcoholbyanyacceptedmethodtoincludebutnotlimitedtourinalysisand/orbloodtesting:

• Duringthepre-employmentphysical.

• Randomly,wheneverrandomtestingisineffect.

• Uponreasonablecauseasdeterminedbyacompetentperson.

• Whenanyinjury,accidentorincidentoccursthatmaycreatereasonablesuspicionthatdrugsand/oralcoholmayhavebeeninvolved.

• Refusaltotakeatestforthepresenceofdrugsand/oralcoholwillresultindisciplinaryactiontoincludetermination.

UNACCEPTABLERESULTSEmployeeswithunacceptabletestresultsshallbeprohibitedfromworkingonclient/hostsitesorfacilities.

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PPEPROGRAM

Purpose

Thepurposeof thePersonalProtectiveEquipmentprogramis toestablishprocedures forusingandmaintainingpersonalprotectiveequipmentthatmustbeusedbyemployeesinordertopreventinjuries.

Scope

Thisprogramapplies toallMIKESCOTTPLUMBING INCemployees. It is tobeusedat all timesonMIKESCOTTPLUMBING INCworksite. If aMIKE SCOTT PLUMBING INC employee performswork on a site other thanMIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINC’ssite,thefacilityowner’splanshouldbeusedifitexistsandisasstrict(ormorestrict)thanthis plan. In cases where the other facility’s plan does not exist or is less strict than this plan, MIKE SCOTTPLUMBINGINCemployeeswilloperateunderthisplan.

KeyResponsibilities

SAFETYManager• HelpstoselectappropriatePPE.Someworktasksexposeemployeestohazardsthatcannotbeeliminated

by means of engineering or administrative controls. In these cases, the SAFETY Manager assists thesupervisor and project manager in identifying and selecting suitable PPE based on the task beingperformed, the work conditions, and the frequency and duration of the exposure. MIKE SCOTTPLUMBINGINCemployeesprovidefeedbacktothesupervisorregardingthefit,comfort,andsuitabilityofthePPEtobeused.ThereasonsforthePPEselectedareprovidedtotheemployees.

• Assists the supervisor and site manager to ensure the PPE obtained meets the requirements of thisprogramandapplicableregulations

• ConductsWorksiteHazardAssessments-Thisassessmentmustdeterminationwhetherhazardsexistorare likely to exist, that require the use of PPE. Hazards may include those related to: high/lowtemperatures, impact/motion, sharp objects, falling objects, rolling or pinching objects, chemicals,materials, radiation,electricalhazards,andgeneralworkplace layout. TheSAFETYManagerdocumentsthetasksthatwereevaluated,hazardsthatwerediscoveredandthePPErequiredtoprotectemployees.They also ensure that affected employees are aware of hazards and the required PPE prior to beingassignedtothehazardoustask.Thedocumentsarecertifiedandincludethecertifier’sname,signature,anddates,andidentifiestheassessmentdocuments.

ManagersandSupervisors• Managersandsupervisors regularlymonitoremployeestoensurePPE isbeingproperlyusedandcared

for. They also ensure employees receive follow-up training if required so they have the adequateknowledge,skill,andabilitytousePPE.

• Managers and supervisors will use MIKE SCOTT PLUMBING INC progressive discipline to enforce PPEsafetyrulesandensurethattheRequiredPPEPosterisproperlyposted.

Employees• ProperlyuseandcareforPPE.• Reportanychangesinexposurethatmaynecessitateare-assessmentofthetaskforPPE.• ReportandreplacedefectiveordamagedPPE.NeverusedefectiveordamagedPPE.• YoumustweartherequiredPPE.Failuretodosocouldresultinterminationofemployment.

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Procedure

GeneralMIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCwillprovideprotectiveequipment,includingpersonalprotectiveequipment(forhead,eyes, face, and extremities), respiratory devices, protective clothing, and protective shields and barriers. Thisprotective equipment must be used wherever injury or impairment of function of any body part (throughabsorption,inhalationorphysicalcontact)islikelythatbecauseofprocessorenvironmentalhazards,radiologicalhazards,chemicalhazards,ormechanicalirritants.AllPPEshallbeprovided,usedandmaintainedinasanitaryandreliablecondition.Employees are NOT allowed to use employee-owned equipment, except prescription safety glasses and safetyfootwear. MIKE SCOTT PLUMBING INC must ensure that employee-owned safety glasses and footwear areadequate,andMIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCwillmaintainandcleanthem.Defectiveordamagedequipmentshallnotbeusedandmustbetaggedordestroyedandreplaced.All issuedpersonalprotectiveequipmentwillbecost-freetotheemployee.Allemployeesmustunderstandandfollowtheproceduresidentifiedinthisprogram.

EyeProtectionWhenexposedtofacialoreyehazardsfromflyingfragments,chemicals,acidsorcausticliquids,meltedmetal,orchemicalgasesorvapours,employeesmustusetherequiredeyeorfaceprotection.PPEusedtoprotecttheeyesandfacemustbeincompliancewithANSIStandardZ87.1-2003(Z87+),OccupationalandEducationalPersonalEyeandFaceProtectiveDevices.SafetyGlassesWhile onMIKE SCOTT PLUMBING INC property, employees, subcontractors, and visitorsmust at all timeswearsafetyglasseswithsideshieldsthatmeetANSIZ-87.1-2003standardswith“highImpactlenses”.Requirementsasdescribedbelow:

• Inshopsandwarehouses,andatfieldlocations,exceptinstripedsafetyzonesthathavebeendesignatedandapproved.

• In all yardwork zones. Everyone in the vicinity of loadingor unloading equipment.All employeeswhoperform mechanic or maintenance work, operate equipment (e.g., forklift and welding), test standoperations,ordoanyworkthatmaypotentiallycauseaneyeinjury.

• In a restroom, office, or any other building when performing work thatmay potentially cause an eyeinjury.

• MIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCwillprovidewithvisitorglasses. Ifapprovedprescriptionsafetyglassesarenotavailableforanindividual,theymustwear“Overtheglass”typesafetygogglesorglassesovertheirregularprescriptionglassesuntiltheyobtainapprovedprescriptionsafetyglasses.

• When assisting welders, employees must wear absorbent safety glasses to protect the assistant fromultra-violet(UV)and/orinfraredrays(IR).

• Noemployee isallowedtoweardarkshaded lens (sunglasses)darkerthan#1shadeunlessweldingorassistingawelder.

• Therequirementtowearsafetyeyewearwillbeexemptonlybasedonawritten“exceptionsformedicalreasons”fromadoctor.

• Employeesarenotrequiredtowearsafetyglasses:o Insideanoffice.o Inparkinglotswhentravelingtoandfromvehicles,orofficebuildingsusingmaindoorsthatdo

notentershops.Goggles

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• Whenhandlingormixing liquid chemicals, solvents, paints, etc., employeesmustwear chemical splashproofgogglesasrecommendedontheMaterialSafetyDataSheetforthematerialbeinghandled.

• Whenblowingequipmentdownwithairtheemployeemustweardustproofgoggles.Theymustalsobewornwhen the employee is performing a job taskwhere safety glasses do not do an adequate job ofpreventingairborneparticlesfromenteringtheopeningsaroundthelensesandsideshields.

FaceShields

• Whenoperatingahandheldorimmobilegrinderwithawireorabrasivewheeltheemployeemustwearafullfaceshieldoversafetyglasses.Thefullfaceshieldmustalsobeusedwhenchippingpaintorconcrete.Also,whenperformingjobtaskswhereflyingobjectsmaypotentiallystriketheface, ifsafetyglassesorgoggles do not provide adequate protection, the employee must wear a full face shield over safetyglasses.

HeadProtectionWhenworkinginareaswhereaheadinjuryispossibleduetoemployeeinitiatedimpact,orimpactfromfallingorother moving objects, employees must wear protective helmets. Helmets must be in compliance with ANSIStandard Z89.1-1997 Class E, American National Standard for Industrial Head Protection for Type II headprotection,ormustbeequallyeffective.

• Hardhatsmustbewornwhenworkinginareaswhereheadinjuryispossiblefromfallingobjects.• Hardhatsmustbewornatallwarehouse,field,andshoplocations,oranylocationwhereitisdetermined

tobenecessaryasperthelocation’sPPEHazardAssessment.• Neveralterhardhatsinanyway.• Neverpaintorapplyunauthorizedstickers,nameplates,etc.onhardhats.• Neverdrill,cut,bend,orapplyheattoahardhat.• Neveralterthesuspensionsystemofahardhat.• Employeesmustinspecthardhatregularlyforchips,scratches,cracks,signsofheatexposure(suncracks),

etc.• Immediatereplaceanydefectivehardhats.• Neverplaceahardhatintherearwindowofavehicle(theywillbeexposedtothesunormaybecomea

projectileinavehicleaccident).• Hardhatsmustbemadeavailabletovisitors.• MIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCmustprovidehardhats.• MIKE SCOTTPLUMBING INCwill train employees in the use, care andmaintenanceof headprotection

equipment.

HearingProtectionWhileinposted“HighNoise”areas,allemployees,subcontractors,andvisitorsmustwearhearingprotection.SeeMIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCHearingConservationProgramforadditionalinformation.Allareasthatareknown,orsuspectedtohave,noiselevelsinexcessof85dBA(constantlyorintermittently)musthavewarningsignsposted.Whennoisecausedbymachinery,tools,etc.,preventsnormalconversationstobeclearlyheard,employeesshallwearhearingprotectionevenifwarningsignsarenotposted.Generalruleofthumb:Ifyoumustyelltobeheard,yourequirehearingprotection.Types

• PreformedInserts(earplugs)• CanalCaps(headbandtype)• Muff,eitherheadbandorhardhatmounted

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• MIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCwillsupplyearmuffsandearplugsemployeesinsizesandconfigurationsthatarecomfortablefortheemployee.

CareandMaintenance

• Employeesmustinspecthearingprotectionbeforeeachuse.• Keephearingprotectioncleantopreventearinfections.• Discarddisposableearplugswhentheybecomedirty,greasy,orcracked.• Replaceanyearmuffsthathavecrackedseals,deterioratedfoaminserts,oraredefective.

Fit

• Becauseeveryoneisdifferent,hearingprotectionmustbeselectedfortheindividual.Theemployeemusttryavarietyofstylestofindonethatiscomfortableandprovidesadequateprotection.

• MIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCwillinstructemployeesinhowtoobtaintheproperfit.HandProtection

Gloves• Whenperformingworktasksthatmayexposethehandstoextremetemperatures,cutsandabrasions,or

exposuretochemicals,employeesmustweargloves.• Welding:Whenperformingarcweldingoroxy/gascutting,employeesmustwearweldingglovesmadeof

leatherorotherheatresistantmaterials.• Chemical:WhenhandlingchemicalsthatspecifyglovesasPPE,theemployeemustimpervious(chemical

resistant)gloves.• Toselectthecorrectglovetype,refertothespecificchemical’sMaterialSafetyDataSheet.• Employees who work with chemicals, i.e., solvent vats, will be issued their own gloves for hygienic

purposes.• Leather:Whenworkingwithsharpmaterials,orwhenhandlingriggingequipment,employeesmustwear

leathergloves.• Cloth:When handling objects ormaterials that could cause blisters, splinters, cuts, etc., the employee

mustwearclothgloves.• HeatResistant:Whenhandlinghotbearings, races,orothermaterialsorobjects (heatedbeyond room

temperature),employeesmustwearheatresistantgloves.• Insulated:Topreventfrostbiteinextremecoldclimates,employeesmustwearinsulatedgloves.• GloveInspections

o Priortoeachuse,inspectglovesforholes,tears,andwornareas.o Periodicallyairtestchemicalglovesforpinholesbytightlytwistingthecuff,expandthegloveby

applyinglowairpressure,andsubmersingthegloveinwatertocheckforbubbles.o Immediatelydiscardanydefectivegloves.

• Exception:Whileworkingwithrotatingmachinery,machinistsareexemptfromwearinggloves.

FootProtectionAllemployeeswithregulardutiesatfieldlocations,inshopsandwarehousesmustwearsafetyfootwear.

• Visitorsandofficeworkersenteringtheseareasinfrequentlyarenotrequiredtowearfootprotectionaslongastheystayawayfromtheworkbeingperformed.

• Ifvisitorsorofficeworkersmustbeinthecloseproximitytothework,theworkmustbestoppedwhileintheareaorsafetyfootwearmustbeworn.

• When in shops, warehouses, field locations and parts departments, employees must wear leather orequivalentboots(laceuporpullup).

• Bootsmustprovideankleprotection,andhavemusthavesolesthataredesignedtoprotectthefeetfrompunctures,andmusthavedefinedheelsforclimbingladders.

• Whenjobtasksthereisariskofequipmentormaterialcrushingthefoot,toeguardsmustbeworn.• SafetyfootwearmustcomplywithANSIZ41-1999standards.

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• Someclientlocationsmayrequireeveryonetowearsafetyfootwear.Beforevisitingfieldlocations,checkwiththelocalsupervisorforclientrequirements.

FallProtectionWhenperformingcertainelevatedjobs(oversixfeet),employeesmustusepersonalfallprotection.RefertoMIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCFallProtectionProgram.

ElectricalProtectionRefertoMIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCElectricalSafetyProgram.

WorksiteHazardAssessmentHazardassessmentsmustbeperformed,signedanddocumented.Ifitisdeterminedthatahazardexistsorislikelytoexist,aPPEmustbeused.Followingaresomehazardsourcesthatmaybeidentified:

• Highorlowtemperatures• Chemicalexposure(seeMSDSforguidance)• Flyingfragments,meltedmetalorotherface,eye,orskinhazards• Fallingobjects,orthepossibilityofdroppinganobject• Employeefallingfromaheightinexcessof6’• Sharpobjects• Rollingorpinchingthatcouldcrushhandsorfeet• Electricalhazards

Anytime that these hazardsmay cause injury to employees, PPEmust be selected to eliminate or substantiallyreducethepotentialforinjury.Employeeswillbenotifiedfortheselectionandreason.Eachaffectedemployeewillbeapprisedof theresultsof thisassessment,andacopyof theassessmentwillbekeptatthelocaloffice.Each affected employeemust be fittedwith the selected/identified PPE. The Training section of this programaddresses fitting (including proper donning, and doffing), cleaning and maintenance of PPE. All PPE useexemptionsmustbesupportedbythePPEhazardassessment.

MonitoringSitemanagersandsupervisorsmustmonitorworksitetaskstoidentifychangesinhazards,ortheintroductionofnewhazards.Ifthesitemanagerorsupervisordiscoversanewhazard,theymustadvisetheSAFETYManager.TheSAFETYManagerconductsahazardassessmentforappropriatePPEforthenewhazard.The SAFETY Manager monitors how effective the PPE Procedure is, and recommends improvements tomanagement.

Training

MIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCwilltrainallemployeeswhomayneedtowearPPE.EachaffectedemployeemustbefittedforPPEasrequired.Trainingwillinclude:

• WhenitisrequiredtousePPE.• WhattypeofPPEisrequired.• HowtoputPPEon,takeitoff,adjustitandwearit.• PPElimitations.• HowlongPPEisuseful,andhowtodisposeofit.• HowtocleanandmaintainPPEintoensureitissanitaryandinreliablecondition.• HowtoreportandreplacedefectiveordamagedPPE.NeverusedefectiveordamagedPPE.

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RetrainingRetrainingisnecessarywhen:

• Therearechangestoworkplacetheworkplacethatmakestheprevioustrainingobsolete.• TherearechangesinthetypeofPPE.• Theemployeeshowsimproperuse,alackofuse,orinsufficientskillorunderstandinginselectingPPE,the

necessityofPPE,theuseofPPEanditslimitations.

DocumentationRecordsoftrainingwillbekeptatthelocaloffice.Thetrainingrecordwillinclude:

• Thenameoftheemployee(s)trained;• Thetrainingdates;and• Thesubjectofthetraining.

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RESPIRATORYPROTECTIONPROGRAM

Purpose

ThisdocumentshallserveasMIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINC’srespiratoryprotectionprogram,which isdesignedtomeet or exceed federal safety standards. MIKE SCOTT PLUMBING INC will make every attempt to removepotentiallyharmfulvaporsandexposuretooxygendeficienthazardsfromtheworkplaceenvironment.Respiratoryequipment shall be provided at no cost to all employees that may be exposed to harmful vapors and oxygendeficientatmospheres.Respiratorswillbeprovidedduringemergencieswithhighriskofexposureandwheneverengineeringcontrolsdonoteffectivelyeliminaterespiratoryhazards.

Scope

ThisprogramisapplicabletoallMIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCprojects,operations,employeesandcontractors.

RespiratoryProgramAdministrator

Responsibility for the respiratoryprotectionprogram falls to the SafetyManagerwhomustmake sure that therequirementsarefollowed.TheAdministratormusthaveappropriatetraining,athoroughknowledgeoftheprogramandbeabletoconductevaluations.MIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCrecognizesthatindividualsupervisorswillneedtoimplementandenforcemostofthisprogram.PerformanceproblemswillbereportedbytheProgramAdministratortotheappropriatemanager.Themanager is responsible for implementingaplantoresolveperformanceproblems.TheProjectManageror theirdesigneecarriestheresponsibilityofadministeringallaspectsoftheRespiratoryProtectionProgram.ProgramAdministratorresponsibilitiesinclude,butarenotlimitedto:

• Administering an annualwritten evaluation of the Respiratory Protection Program. This evaluationmustbecompletedbyDecember31stofeachyear,

• Making certain that respirators and their required parts are in sufficient supply. This dutymay bedelegatedtoadesignee,buttheProgramAdministratormaintainsoverallresponsibility.ThetitleofthedesigneetowhomthisdutyisassignedistheProjectManagerorFieldSupervisor,

• DetermininghazardsandprovidingonlythoserespiratorscertifiedbyNIOSHbasedonthosehazards,• Ensuringthatallworkerswhomayneedtousearespiratorhavebeentrainedinhowtouse,select

andknowthelimitationsoftherespiratorsthatmaybeused.Thismustbedonebeforethefirsttimethe respirator is used. The training may be delegated to another person, but the ProgramAdministratorhastheoverallresponsibilityofensuringthatallemployeesaresuitablytrained,

• Ensuringthatthosewhouserespiratorshavebeenevaluatedbyamedicalprofessionalanddeemedfittousethetypeofrespiratorrequiredfortheirjob.Medicalevaluationsaretobecompletedbeforeanemployeeisassignedtoataskthatinvolvestheuseofarespirator,

• Establishingthatallworkerswhouserespiratorsaretestedat leastannuallyforfitormoreoftenifotherfederalrequirementsstipulateit,

• Making certain that each individual has their own respirator, and ensuring that all respirators arecleanedregularlyandstoredinaclean,easilyaccessiblearea.Ifthisdutyisdelegated,theProgramAdministratorstillmaintainsfinalresponsibilityoverthetask,

• Selectingrespiratorsbasedonthehazardsthatareencountered.Thisprogramdetailsbasictypesofrespiratorsusedatthissiteandwhichtaskstheyareusedfor.Incertaincircumstances,theProgramAdministratormay consult with health and safety staff for assistance in selecting the appropriaterespirators,

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• Ensuring that employee exposure ismonitored to assure correct respirator type is used. Exposuremonitoringmaybedelegatedtoothers;however,theProgramAdministratorhasfinalresponsibilityofmonitoringcompletionandtorequestassistancewhennecessary,

• Monitoringemployeeswhowearrespiratorstoensuretheemployeesleavetheareatowash,changerespiratorcartridgesorifbreakthroughorresistanceisdetected,

• Enforcing the program requirements for the selection, use, storage, maintenance and fit arefollowed.

• Seeingtoitthatthereisnoexchangeofpartsbetweenbrandsofrespirators,• Guaranteeingthatrespirators,requiredtrainingforrespiratorsandmedicalevaluationsareprovided

totheemployeesatnocosttothem.

MedicalRequirements

GeneralAmedicalevaluationwillbeprovidedbyMIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCtoevaluatetheemployee’sabilitytosafelyusearespiratorbeforetheemployee is fittedorusesarespirator intheworkplace.Shouldtheemployeebenolonger required to use a respirator, MIKE SCOTT PLUMBING INC may suspend medical evaluations for thatemployee.

ProceduresforMedicalEvaluationsMedicalevaluationswillbeperformedbyaphysicianorotherlicensedhealthcareprofessionalselectedbyMIKESCOTT PLUMBING INC. These evaluations will be conducted using a medical questionnaire or an equivalentmeasure.SeeMedicalQuestionnaireform.Thismedicalevaluationwillbe conductedprior to fit-testing,will be confidential, andconductedduringnormalbusiness hours, at a convenient location and time. The results of the evaluationmust be understandable; theemployeeisprovidedtheopportunitytodiscusstheresultswithaphysicianorPLHCP.

SupplementalInformationforthePLHCPInordertomakeaninformedrecommendation,thefollowinginformationwillbeprovidedtothePLHCPtohelpdeterminewhetheranemployeeisabletousearespirator:

• Typeandweightoftherespiratortobeusedbytheemployee,• Extentandfrequencyofrespiratoruse,includingemergencyuse,• Physicalworkeffortexpectedoftheemployee,• Protectiveequipmentandclothingtobeworninadditiontotherespirator,and• Extremevariationsintemperatureandhumiditythatmaybeencounteredbytheemployee.

ThePLHCPwillbegivenacopyofMIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINC’sRespiratoryProtectionProgram.Note: WhenaPLHCP isreplaced,MIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINC isresponsibleforensuringthatthenewPLHCPisprovidedwiththis informationeitherbyprovidingthedocumentsdirectlyorbytransferofdocuments fromtheformerPLHCP.Employeeswillnotbere-evaluatedjustbecauseanewPLHCPisselected.

MedicalDeterminationToaidMIKE SCOTTPLUMBING INC indetermining anemployee’s ability to safelyuse a respirator,MIKE SCOTTPLUMBINGINCwillgetawrittenrecommendationfromthePLHCP.ThePLHCP’srecommendationwillcontainthefollowinginformation:

• Whether or not the employee is subject to any medical conditions or workplace conditions that maypreventtheemployeefrombeingmedicallyabletousetherespirator,

• Recommendationsforfollow-upevaluationsifneeded,and

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• AsignedstatementthattheemployeehasreceivedacopyofthePLHCP’swrittenrecommendations.TheSafetyManagerwillreceiveacopyofallrecommendations.AdditionalMedicalEvaluationsThe MIKE SCOTT PLUMBING INC will provide additional medical evaluations according to the programrequirementsif:

• An employee discloses medical symptoms or signs that may affect the employee’s ability to use arespirator,

• A supervisor, the Program Administrator or a PLHCP recommends that an employee should be re-evaluated,

• Informationfromtheproceduressetforthinthisprogram,includingobservationsduringfitting,indicatesthattheemployeeneedstobere-evaluated,or

• Changesinworkplaceconditions(e.g.,anincreaseinphysicalworkeffortorchangesinprotectiveclothingortemperature)thatmaycreateincreasedphysiologicalburdenontheemployee.

WorkSiteRespiratorProcedures

Eachwork site that employs theuseof respirators shall have site procedures that adhere to the guidelines setforthinthisprogram.Additionalproceduresmaybeenforcedbytheclient,whichwillbefollowed.Thefollowingsitespecificinformationmustbeincluded:

• Identificationofsitespecifichazardsthatrequirerespiratoryprotection,• Selectionofrespiratoryequipmentthatshallbeappropriatetotheparticularhazards,characteristicsand

concentrationlevelsatthesite.Identificationofparticularbrandandmodelsofrecommendedrespiratoryequipmentshallbeincludedintheprocedures,

• Confirmationthatallusersofrespiratoryprotectionarequalified,trainedandcompetentaccordingtotheguidelinessetforthinthisprogram(i.e.,approvedmedicalevaluation,fittestedandtrainedannually).

CriteriafortheSelectionofRespirators

Respiratoryequipmentisselectedbasedonthehazardstheemployeeisexposedto.MIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCwill:

• Identifyhazards,• Providerespiratorsaccordingtothosehazardsandfactorsthataffectperformance,• Identifyspecificbrandsandmodelstobeused,and• Provideinformationonestimatedexposuresandcontaminants.

HazardIdentificationDue to the variety ofwork locations,MIKE SCOTT PLUMBING INCwill identify respiratory hazards according tospecificworksitesafetyplans.Commonrespiratoryhazardsthatemployeesmaybeexposedtoinclude:

• Chemicalparticles• Gases• Oxygendeficientconditions• Fumes• Dust

CharacteristicsofHazardousOperationsorProcessesShapingoperationstoincludecutting,filing,sawing,grinding,drillingandmilling,

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• Solidoperationsto includepouring,mixing,separating,conveying,crushing, loading,extracting,bagginganddemolishing,

• Liquidoperationsto includedegreasing,spraying,painting,dipping,etching,cleaning,brushing,coating,plating,mixing,pickling,galvanizingandotherchemicalreactions,

• Hotoperationsincludingsoldering,melting,burning,melding,weldingandotherchemicalreactions,• Pressurizedsprayingtoincludeapplyingpesticides,cleaningparts,sandblasting,degreasingandpainting.

GaseousContaminants

• Inert gases (neon, argon, helium, etc.), which displace air to create oxygen deficiencies but do notmetabolizeinthebody,

• Alkalinegases(NH3,etc.)whicharealkalisorcreatealkaliswhentheyreactwithwater,• Acidicgases(HCL,SO2,H2S,etc.),whichareacidsorcreateacidswhentheyreactwithwater,• Organicgases(acetone,butane,etc.),whichexistastruegasesorvaporsfromorganicliquids,• Organometallicgases (organo-phosphates, tetraethyl lead,etc.),whichhavemetalsattached toorganic

groups.Particulatecontaminants

• Smokeisacombinationofchemicallygeneratedgasesandairborneparticles(solidandliquid)oforganicorigins(0.01to0.3µm),

• Fumesareparticlesofsolidcondensation(0.1to1.0µmdiameter),• Dustsaresolidparticles,(0.5to10µmdiameter),generatedbymechanicalmeans,• Mistsareliquidparticulatematter(5to100µmdiameter).

SelectionofRespiratorWhenselectingarespirator,thefollowingfactorsshouldbeconsidered:ContaminantTypeandConcentrationThemodelandtypeofrespiratorselected,andtheiraffiliatedpartssuchascartridgesandfilters, isdeterminedbasedonthetypeandconcentrationofthecontaminant.Theconcentrationisobtainedbytakingasamplefromtheatmosphere.IdentificationoftheLocationofHazardousAreasHazardousareasmayincludeconfinedspaces,thoseexposedtonearbycontaminants,etc.WorkerActivityWorkeractivitiesincludebeingexposedtoextremeheatorcold,wearingaweldinghood,etc.TypesofRespiratorsAir-purifying respirators areeitherhalfmasksor full-facedmasks that filterdusts, fumes,gases,mistsorvaporsthroughmechanicalorchemicalcartridges.Poweredair-purifyingrespiratorsarethosethatpasscontaminatedairthroughafilterusingablower.Likeregularair-purifyingrespirators,theyfilterdusts,fumes,gases,mistsorvapors.Thepurifiedairgoesintoamaskorhood.Air-purifyingrespiratorsarenotsuitableforenvironmentsthatareoxygen-deficient.Thiscanresultwhenanothergasdisplaces theoxygen in theatmosphereorbyachemical reaction thatconsumes theoxygen.Whenoxygenlevelsdropbelow19.5%,asourceofsuppliedairorsupplied-airrespiratorsarerequired.Oxygenlevelsbelow16%are considered very dangerous and could result in death. Contact the Safety Manager or qualified safetyrepresentative of the client to help determine the appropriate cartridge for air-purifying respirators. Take intoconsiderationtheinformationontheMaterialSafetyDataSheetregardingthesubstancethatrequiresfiltering.Allcartridgesareassignedacolordesignatingthetypeofcontaminanttheywillfilter:

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White: AcidgasBlack: OrganicvaporsGreen: AmmoniagasYellow: AcidgasesandorganicvaporsPurple: RadioactivematerialsOrange: Dust,fumesandmistsOlive: Othergasesandvapors(multi-contaminants)Assoonastherespirator’susercandetectanodor, irritation,ortastethecontaminant, thecartridgeshouldbeimmediatelyreplaced.Atthebeginningoftheshift,allcartridgesandfiltersshouldbechanged.Supplied-air respirators provide the best protection against potentially highly toxic materials. Supplied airrespiratorsareair-linerespiratorsorself-containedbreathingapparatuses(SCBAs).SBCAsallowalimitedamountofairtobecarriedbytheuser,providingfewerrestrictionsandmoremobilitythanair-linerespirators.Air-line respirators are connected to a central supply of fresh air via a hose. Fresh air can be obtained from acompressedaircylinderoranaircompressorwithaminimumofGradeDbreathingair.

Emergency Escape Breathing Apparatuses (EEBAs) provided oxygen in 5, 10 or 15 minutes depending on theapparatus. EEBAs are to be used in emergencies when an employee needs to escape a situation that isimmediatelydangeroustolifeorhealth(IDLH).

SCBA(SelfContainedBreathingApparatus)

NOTE:MIKE SCOTTPLUMBING INCdoesNOTpermit employees towork in environments that are ImmediatelyDangeroustoLifeandHealth(IDLH).

TomaintainNIOSHandMSHAapprovalofrespirators,mixingparts(e.g.,valves,cartridges,airlinehoses,gaskets,etc.)betweenrespiratormanufacturers isstrictlyprohibited.Forexample,donotuseMSAcartridgesorgasketswithaNorthproduct.

BrandandModelsNorthSafetybrandNIOSH-certified respiratorshavebeenselected forusebyMIKESCOTTPLUMBING INC.OnlyNorthSafetybrandmaybeusedtobeincompliancewiththepoliciesandconditionsofthisRespiratoryProtectionProgram.Additionally,NIOSHcertifiedrespiratorsareselectedbasedonthehazardsthattheworkerisexposedto.Thespecificmodeltobeusedwillbebasedonthetypeofhazardencountered,oxygenlevels,concentrationofthecontaminant, typeofworkbeingperformed,andworkenvironment.Selectionsshallbemadeby identifyingtheappropriateNorthrespiratoryequipmentfortheworkperformedandtheencounteredhazardusingthefollowingguides.

• NIOSHPocketGuidetoChemicals• NorthRespiratorSelectionGuide• NorthCartridgeSelectionGuide

EstimateofExposuresandContaminantInformation• EmployeesarenotpermittedtoenterIDLHenvironments,• Oxygenlevelsshallbemaintainedatanormallevel,• EmployeeswillnotbeexposedtoatmosphericconditionsthatcontainconcentrationsexceedingtheSTELorPELforaparticularhazard.

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RespiratorFitTesting

Priortoanemployeeusingarespiratorwithnegativeorpositivepressuretight-fittingfacepieces,theemployeemustbefittedwiththesamemake,model,size,andstyleofrespiratorthatwillbeusedwhensituationsrequireit.Thisportionofthedocumentlaysoutthetypesoffittestsallowed,howtoconductthem,andhowtheresultsofthetestsaretobeused.Employees using respirators must be fit-tested annually, at a minimum, and more frequently if federalrequirementsdictate.Suppliedairrespiratorsmustalsobetestedforfit.Qualitativefittests(QLFTs)orquantitativefittests(QNFTs)arerequiredforallemployeesusingtight-fittingfacepiecerespirators.Fittestsfortight-fittingfacepiecerespiratorsmustbeconductedpriortoanemployeeusingtherespirator,whentheemployeeusesadifferentrespiratoror facepiece (make,model,sizeorstyle)andat leastannuallyafterthat.Additional fit tests are required if theemployee reports, or aMIKE SCOTTPLUMBING INC supervisor, PHLCPorProgramAdministrator observes changes in the physical condition of the employee that could affect fit. Thesephysical conditions include, but are not limited to: obvious changes in body weight, cosmetic surgery, facialscarringordentalchanges.If an employee passes a QLFT or QNFT and later notifies MIKE SCOTT PLUMBING INC, supervisor, PLHCP orProgramAdministrator that the fit isnot suitable, theemployeewillbegivenopportunity tochooseadifferentrespiratorfacepiecetoberetested.Fit tests are conducted according to OSHA-accepted QLFT or QNFT protocol. The accepted procedures andprotocolsareoutlinedinthissection.QLFT is only to be used for fit-testing negative pressure air-purifying respirators that are required to have a fitfactorof100orless.Halffaceairfilteringrespiratorsarefittestedwithasmokeirritant.FullfacerespiratorsmustbefittestedusingPortacount.Ifprotocoldetermines that the fit factor is100orgreater for tight-fittinghalf facepieces,or500orgreater fortight-fittingfullfacepieces,thequantitativefittesthasbeenpassedwiththatparticularrespirator.The negative pressure mode will be performed during the QLFT or QNFT to fit test tight-fitting atmosphere-supplyingrespiratorsandtight-fittingpoweredair-purifyingrespirators.Thenegativepressuremodewillbeusedforthefittestregardlessofwhethertheusualmodeofoperationforthatrespiratorispositiveornegative.To conduct a qualitative fit test for these respirators, the respirator user’s face piece will be converted into anegativepressurerespiratorwithappropriatefilters.Alternately,anidenticalnegativepressureair-purifyingfacepiecewiththesamesealingsurfacesmaybesubstituted.Toconductaquantitativefittestfortheserespirators,thefacepiecewillbemodifiedtoallowsamplinginsidethefacepiece’sbreathingzone,halfwaybetweenthenoseandmouth.Thiswillbeaccomplishedbyinstallingafixedsamplingprobeontoasubstitutefacepieceorbyusingasamplingadapterwhichprovidesatemporarymeansofsamplingtheair.Any face pieces that are modified for the purposes of fit testing will be completely restored to their NIOSH-approvedconfigurationsbeforetheyareusedbyemployeesintheworkplace.FitTestProceduresTherequirementsinthissectionapplytoallQLFTandQNFTOSHA-acceptedfittestmethods.

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The test subject will be provided with a sufficient variety of respirator sizes to select the most acceptablerespiratorthatcorrectlyfitsthesubject.Beforebeginningtheselectionprocess,thesubjectwillbeshownhowtoputarespiratoron,howtopositionitonthe face,how to set strap tensionandhow toevaluateacceptable fit.Amirrorwill beprovided toaid the testsubject indeterminingthepositionand fitof therespirator.The instructionprovidedduring fit testingdoesnotsubstitutefortheformaltrainingonrespiratoruse;itisonlyareview.The test subject will be informed that a respirator is to be selected that provides the best fit. Each respiratorpresented isofadifferent sizeandshape. If fittedandusedproperlyby the subject, the respiratorwillprovidesufficientprotection.Testsubjectswillbeinstructedtoholdupeachchosenfacepiecetothefacetoquicklyeliminatethosethatareobviouslyapoorfit.Theacceptablefacepiecesarenoted.Themostcomfortablemaskmustbeputonandwornforfiveminutesormoretoevaluatecomfort.Toassesscomfort,thefollowingpointsshouldbeconsidered:

• Ifthesubjectisnotfamiliarwithhowtousearespirator,heorshewillbeinstructedtoputthemaskonseveraltimesandtoadjustthestrapseachtimesothesubjectbecomeswell-versedinsettingthepropertensiononthestraps,

• Positionofthemaskonthecheeksandface,• Roomtotalk,• Positionofthemaskonthenose,• Roomforeyeprotection.

Thefollowingcriteriawillbeusedtoevaluatethesuitablenessoftherespirator’sfit:

• Properplacementofthechin,• Sufficient,butnotoverlytight,straptension,• Properfitacrossthebridgeofthenose• Respirator’stendencytoslip,• Respiratorsizedappropriatelytospanthedistanceofthesubject’snosetochin,• Subject’sself-evaluationinmirrortoassesstherespirator’sfitandposition.

EvaluationsshouldincorporateuseoftheFitTestform.UserSealCheckPriortobeginningthenegativeandpositivepressurechecks,subjectswillbeinstructedtoplacethemaskontheface andmove the head up and down and from side to sidewhile taking slow, deep breaths. The subjectwillperformausersealcheckbyusingeitherthepositiveornegativepressuresealchecksoutlinedbelow:PositivePressureCheckRemovetheexhalationvalvecoverandcloseofftheexhalationvalve.Exhalegentlyintothefacepiece.Ifaslightpositivepressurebuildsupinsidethefacepiecewithnooutwardleaksofairattheseal,thefacefitissufficient.Carefullyreplacetheexhalationvalvecoverafterconductingthepressurecheck.NegativePressureCheckReplacethefiltersealovertheopeningofthecanisterorcartridge.Ifthefiltersealisnotavailable,covertheinletopeningwiththepalmofthehand.Ifthehanddoesnotsufficientlycovertheinletopening,cover itwithathinlatexornitrileglove.Inhalegently.Thefacepieceshouldcollapseslightly.Holdthebreathforten(10)seconds.Ifthefacepieceremainsslightlycollapsed,andnoairleaksinward,thetightnessoftherespiratorissufficient.

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Thetestcannotbeconductedifthesubjecthashairgrowthattheareaswiththeskinsealswiththesurfaceoftherespirator.Thisincludesabeard,moustache,sideburns,orstubble.Anyappareloraccessories(includingglasses)thatinterferewithfitshouldberemoved.If the subject determines that the fit of the respirator is unsatisfactory, the subjectwill be allowed to select adifferent respirator andwill be retested. The fit testwill be terminated immediately if the subjecthasdifficultybreathingduringthetests.Thesubjectwillbereferredtoaphysicianorotherhealthcareprofessionforevaluationregardingwhetherthesubjectcanweararespiratorintheperformanceofhisorherjobduties.Subjectswillbegivenadescriptionofthefittestandthesubject’sresponsibilitiesduringtestingpriortobeginningthetest.Thiswillincludeadescriptionoftheexercisestobeperformedbythetestsubject.Therespiratormustbewornforatleastfiveminutespriortobeginningatest.Thesubjectmustwearanysafetyequipmentthatmayberequiredduringactualrespiratorusewhilethefittestisperformed.TestExercisesEachtestexerciselastsoneminuteexceptthegrimacetest,whichlasts15seconds.Thetestconductorwillaskthesubject questions about the comfort of the respirator upon completionof theprocedures. If the respirator hasbeendeemedunacceptableduringoraftercompletionof the tests,anothermodelwillbe tested. If thesubjectcannotperformthetestexercisesduetomedicalorhealthconditions, thefit testwillnotbeperformed. Inthiscase,thesubjectisprohibitedfromusingarespiratoruntilallelementsofthefittestcanbecompleted.Thesubjectwillnotbepermittedtoadjusttherespiratoroncetheexercisesbegin.Anyadjustmentmadevoidsthetest,andthetestmustberepeated.Allfit-testingmethodswillrequirethefollowingexercisestobeperformed:

• Normalbreathing.Thesubjectwillberequiredtobreathenormallywhile inastandingpositionwithouttalking,

• Deep breathing. The subjectwill be asked to stand in a normal position and take slow, deep breaths,takingcarenottohyperventilate,

• Turningheadsidetoside.Whilestandinginplace,thesubjectwillberequiredtoturntheheadfromsidetoside,tothefarthestpositionateachside.Atthefarthestposition,thesubjectwillbeaskedtoholdandinhale,

• Movingheadupanddown.Whilestandinginplace,thesubjectwillbeaskedtomovetheheadinanupanddownmotion.Thesubjectwillbeaskedtoinhalewhentheheadisintheupposition,

• Talking.Thesubjectwillbeaskedtospeakslowlyandloudenoughforthevoicetobeheardbythetestconductor.Forthisexercise,thesubjectwillreadfromtheRainbowPassagebelowforoneminute.

RainbowPassage

“Whenthesunlightstrikesraindropsintheair,theyactlikeaprismandformarainbow.Therainbowisadivisionofwhitelightintomanybeautifulcolors.Thesetaketheshapeofa longroundarch,with itspathhighabove,and itstwoendsapparentlybeyondthehorizon.Thereis,accordingtolegend,aboilingpotofgoldatoneend.Peoplelook,butnooneeverfindsit.Whenamanlooksforsomethingbeyondreach,hisfriendssayheislookingforthepotofgoldattheendoftherainbow.”Continuetoreadforoneminute.

• Grimacing. The test subject will be asked to grimace by smiling or frowning. (This exercise is only

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• Jogginginplace.Thesubjectwillberequiredtojoginplaceforoneminutewhiletakingcaretobeawareoftheirsurroundings.

• Normalbreathing.Repeatthefirstexercise.

QualitativeFitTest(QLFT)ProtocolsGeneralMIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCrequiresthatpersonsconductingQLFTareabletocalibrateequipment,ensurethatequipment is inproperworkingorder,preparetestsolutions,properlyperformtestsandrecognize invalidtests.MIKE SCOTT PLUMBING INC is responsible for ensuring that QLFT equipment is clean, well-maintained andoperationalwithinitsintendedparameters.IrritantSmoke(StannicChloride)ProtocolThis QLFT tests for leakage into the respirator by using the subject’s reaction to chemical irritants released in“smoke”producedbyastannicchlorideventilationsmoketube.GeneralRequirementsandPrecautionsfortheIrritantSmokeProtocol:Respiratorswillbeequippedwithhighefficiencyparticulateair(HEPA)orP100seriesfiltersforthistest.Thetestshallnotbeperformedinanenclosure.Thetestsubjectshallnotuseahood.Onlystannicchloridesmoketubesarepermittedforuseduringthisprotocol.The smoke from this testmay be irritating to the eyes, nasal passages and lungs. The test conductorwill takeprecautionarymeasurestominimizethesmokeirritantthesubjectisexposedto.Sensitivityvariesaccordingtotheindividual;somemayexperiencegreater irritationtothesmoke.Precautionswillbetakenwhenperformingthescreening to use only the minimum amount of smoke necessary to elicit an olfactory response from the testsubject.Thisfittestwillbeconductedinanadequatelyventilatedareatopreventbuild-upofirritantsmokeandtoavoidexposingthetestconductortosmoke.Thesubjectmustbeabletodemonstratethatheorshecandetectaweakconcentrationoftheirritantsmoke.

• Thetestconductorwillbreakbothendsof thestannicchlorideventilationsmoketube.Oneendof thesmoke tube will be attached to a low flow air pump to administer 200 milliliters per minute, or anaspiratorsqueezebulb.Theconductorwillcovertheoppositeendofthesmoketubewithashortpieceoftubingtoguardagainstpotentialinjuryfromthejaggedend.

• Thetestconductorwillinformthetestsubjectthatsmokecanirritatetheeyes,nasalpassages,andlungsandwillinstructthetestsubjecttokeeptheeyesclosedwhilethetestisperformed.

• The test subject will be permitted to smell a weak concentration of the smoke before putting therespiratoroninordertobecomefamiliarwithitsirritatingpropertiesandtodetermineifthesubjectcandetectthesmoke’sirritatingproperties.Thetestconductorwillcarefullyadministerasmallamountofthesmokedirectedtowardthetestsubjecttodetermineifheorshecandetectit.

IrritantSmokeFitTestProcedure

• The test subject will put the respirator on without assistance and will perform the required user sealchecks,

• Thetestsubjectwillbeinstructedtokeeptheeyesclosedifheorsheiswearingahalffacerespirator,• Thetestconductorwilldirectthestreamofsmokefromthetubetowardthefacesealareaofthesubject

byusinga lowflowpumporsqueezebulb.Thetestconductorwillbe12 inchesormorefromtheface

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piece and will move the smoke stream around the entire perimeter of the mask. Gradually, the testconductor will make twomore passes (for a total of three times) around the perimeter of themask,movingclosereachtime.Thetestconductorwillnotmovethesmoketubecloserthansixinches,

• Iftheirritantsmokedoesnotelicitaresponsefromthetestsubject,proceedwiththetestexercises,• TheexercisesintheTestExerciseswillbeperformedbythetestsubject.Therespiratorsealwillcontinue

tobechallengedbydirectingsmokearoundtheperimeteratadistanceofsixinches,• If thetestsubjectreportsdetectionofthe irritant,this isafailedtest.Thetestsubjectmustrepeatthe

entiresensitivitycheckandfittestprocedurebeforebeingretested,• If the test subject passes the irritant smoke test (with no evidence of a response such as irritation or

involuntarycough),thesubjectwillbescreenedforsensitivityagainaftertherespiratorisremoved,usingsmoke fromthesametubeusedduring the fit test. Ifheor shestill reacts to thesmoke, the fit test isvalid.Ifthereisnoresponsetotheirritantsmoke,theresultsofthefittestareinvalid,

• Theglasstubewillbeproperlydisposedofafterconductingthescreeningsandfittest.QuantitativeFitTest(QNFT)ProtocolsOSHAhasdeemed it acceptable touse controllednegativepressureand suitable instrumentation tomeasureafacepiece’sleakratebyvolumeinordertoquantifytherespirator.MIKE SCOTT PLUMBING INC requires that all persons administering quantitative fit tests (QNFT) are capable ofcalibratingequipment,ensuringthatequipmentisinproperworkingorder,performingtestsproperly,calculatingfitfactorsproperly,andrecognizinginvalidtests.MIKE SCOTT PLUMBING INC is responsible for ensuring that equipment forGNFT is clean,wellmaintained andcalibratedaccordingtothemanufacturer’srecommendationsinordertooperateasitwasdesignedto.PortacountFitTestRequirements• Examinetherespiratortoensureitisfittedwithahighefficiencyfilter.Makesurethesamplingprobeandline

areattachedtothefacepieceaccordingtoestablishedstandards,• Instructthesubjecttoputtherespiratoronfiveminutespriortothebeginningofthetesttoridtherespirator

of ambient particles trapped inside and allow the subject tomake sure the respirator is comfortable. Thesubjectmustalreadyhavebeentrainedonproperuseoftherespirator,

• Checkthefollowingtoensuretherespiratorfitsthesubjectsufficiently:Properplacementofchin,sufficientstrap tension, correct placement on the nose, appropriate distance from nose to chin, tendency of therespiratortoslipandsubject’sself-evaluation(inamirror)offitandposition,

• Instructthesubjecttoperformausersealcheck.Ifaleakisdetected,examinethecause.Ifitisdeterminedtobe caused by an inadequately fitting face piece, instruct the subject to select a different size of the samemodel,oradifferentmodelofrespirator,

• ProceedwiththetestensuringthePortacountisoperatedaccordingtothemanufacturer’sinstructions.• InstructthetestsubjecttoperformtheexercisesaccordingtotheTestExercisessectionofthisprocedure,• Afterthesubjecthascompletedthetestexercises,questionthesubjectaboutthecomfortoftherespirator.If

thefithasbecomeunacceptable,instructthesubjecttoselectanotherrespiratormodel.PortacountTestInstrumentThe Portacount automatically stops and calculates the overall fit factor for all of the exercises completed. Theoverallfitfactoristheonethatcounts;thisisdeterminedbyaPassorFailmessage.IfthetestreadsPass,thetestisover.BecausethecriteriaforPassorFailareprogrammablebytheuser,thetestconductorwillmakesurethattheprogrammedcriteriameettherequirementsfortherespirator’sminimumperformance.Test results for passing testswill be sent to the SafetyManager and kept on file. This recordmust contain thesubject’sname;overallfitfactor;make,model,styleandsizeofrespirator;andtestdate.

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Use,MaintenanceandCareofRespirators

MIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCisrequiredtoprovidefortheuse,inspect,repair,storage,cleaninganddisinfectingofrespiratorsusedbyMIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCemployees.AllrespiratoryprotectiveequipmentshallbeproperlystoredandinspectedbyMIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINC.

Use• Factorsthatcanaffectthemasktofacesealarenotpermitted.Thisincludes,butisnotlimitedto,glasses,

clothingandfacialhair,• Apositiveandnegativepressurecheckmustbeconductedeachtimearespiratorisworn.

CleaningandDisinfectingRequirementsMIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCwillprovideeachemployeewhorequiresarespiratoronethatisclean,sanitary,andin properworking order. The responsible person for themaintenance and care of respiratory equipment is therespiratoryprogramadministratorandsafetymanager.MIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCwillmakesurethatrespiratorsare cleaned and sanitized according to the procedures in the Respiratory Protection Program, or proceduresrecommendedbythemanufactureriftheyareequivalentlyeffective.Respiratorsarerequiredtobecleanedanddisinfected:

• When issued to an employeewhowill use the respirator exclusively, the respiratorwill be cleaned asoftenasnecessarybytheemployeetomaintainsanitarycondition,

• Whenused in trainingand fit testing, the respiratormustbecleanedby theSafetyManagerorhis/herdesigneeaftereachuse,

• Employeeswhoareassignedcartridgerespiratorsareresponsibleforthecleaning,inspectionandproperstorageoftherespirator.

CleaningProcedures• Removetherespirator’sfilters,cartridgesorcanisters.Facepiecesshouldbedisassembledbyremoving

speaking diaphragms, valve assemblies, hoses and any other components as recommended by themanufacturer.Defectivepartsshouldeitherbediscardedorrepaired,

• Wash all parts in a solution ofwarmwater andmild detergent orwith amanufacturer recommendedcleaner.Anon-wire,stiffbristledbrushmaybeusedtohelpremovedirt,

• Rinseallthewashedcomponentsinclean,warm,runningwater.Drainafterrinsing,• If the cleaner does not contain a disinfectant, parts should be submerged for two minutes in a

disinfectant. Alternatively, alcohol wipes may be used, so long as they are intended for use withrespirators,

• Rinsepartsinclean,warm,runningwater.Itisimportanttorinsethoroughlybecausedrieddetergentsordisinfectantsonfacepiecesmaycausedermatitis.Thesecleansingagentsmayalsodeteriorateorcorroderubberandmetalpartsiftheyarenotcompletelyremoved,

• Drainthepartsafterrinsing,• Components should be hand-dried with a clean lint-free cloth or air dried. Reassemble face piece,

replacing filters, cartridges, and canisters where necessary. Test the respirator to ensure that allcomponentsworkproperly.

StorageandInspection• Respirators and respiratory equipment must be stored properly to protect them from contamination,

temperatureextremesandotherdamagingconditions,• Respiratoryequipmentthatisintendedforuseinemergencieswillbestoredinaneasilyaccessiblearea

thatisclearlymarked.Respiratorsmustbeinspectedasoutlined:

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• Respirators used routinelymust be inspected by its assigned employee before and after each use andduringcleaning,

• The employee must also check the respirator for proper function, tightness of connections and theconditionofitsparts(e.g.,thefacepiece,valves,headstraps,connectingtubes,andcartridges,canistersorfilters),and

• Elastomericpartsmustbecheckedforpliabilityandpossiblesignsofdeterioration,• Emergencyrespiratoryequipmentmustbeinspectedmonthly,ataminimum,andbeforeandaftereach

use,• Respiratoryequipmentusedforescapeonlymustbeinspectedbeforecarryingintotheworkplace.

BreathingAirQualityandUseMIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCwillmakecertainthatcompressedaircomplieswiththefollowingspecifications:

• CompressedbreathingairshallmeetatleasttherequirementsforType1-GradeDbreathingairdescribedinANSI/CompressedGasAssociationCommoditySpecificationforAir,G-7.1-1989,toinclude:

• Oxygencontent(v/v)of19.5-23.5%,• Carbonmonoxide(CO)contentequaltoorlessthan10ppm,• Hydrocarbon(condensed)contentof5mgpercubicmeterofairorless,• Carbondioxidecontentequaltoorlessthan1,000ppm,and• Lackofnoticeableodor.

• MIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCwillmakesurethatoxygenisnotusedincompressedairunits,• MIKESCOTTPLUMBING INCwillmakesure thatonlyequipmentdesigned foroxygenserviceoroxygen

distributionwilluseoxygenconcentrationsgreaterthan23.5%,• MIKESCOTTPLUMBING INCwillmakesure that cylindersused in supplyingbreathingair to respirators

meetDepartmentofTransportationrequirementsand:

• CylindersofpurchasedbreathingairhaveacertificateofanalysisfromthesupplierstatingthatthebreathingairmeetstherequirementsforType1GradeDbreathingair,and

• Themoisturecontentofacylinderdoesnotexceedadewpointof-50deg.F(045.6deg.C)at1atmospherepressure,

• Cylinders are tested andmaintained as recommended in the Shipping Container SpecificationRegulationsoftheDOT(49CFRpart173andpart178).

• MIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCwillmakesurethatcompressorsusedinsupplyingbreathingairtorespirators

areconstructedandplacedinamannerthat:

• Preventsentryofcontaminatedairintotheair-supplysystem,• Minimizesmoisturecontenttokeepthedewpointat1atmospherepressureto10deg.F(5.56

deg.C)belowtheambienttemperature,• Have appropriate in-line air-purifying sorbent beds and filters to protect the quality of the

breathingair.Sorbentbedsandfiltersmustbemaintainedregularlyandrefurbishedorreplacedperiodicallyaccordingtothemanufacturer’srecommendations.

• Haveatagmaintainedatthecompressorthatcontainsthemostrecentchangedateandthesignatureoftheauthorizedpersonwhoperformedthechange,

• For compressors that are not oil-lubricated, MIKE SCOTT PLUMBING INC will make sure that carbonmonoxidelevelsofthebreathingairdonotexceed10ppm,

• Foroil-lubricatedcompressors,MIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCwilluseacarbonmonoxidealarmand/orhightemperaturealarmtomonitorlevelsofcarbonmonoxide.Ifusingonlyhigh-temperaturealarms,theairsupplymustbemonitoredatregularintervalstosufficientlypreventcarbonmonoxideinthebreathingairfromexceeding10ppm.

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• MIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCwillmakesurethatbreathingaircouplingsareincompatiblewithoutletsfornon-breathableworksiteairandothergassystemssoastopreventasphyxiatingsubstancesfrombeingintroducedintothebreathingairlines.

RepairsMIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCwillmakesurethatrespiratorsthatfailinspectionorareotherwisedeemeddefectiveareimmediatelyremovedfromservice.Thedefectiverespiratorswillbediscarded,repairedoradjustedaccordingtothefollowingprocedures:

• Adjustmentsandrepairsaretobemadeonlybyauthorizedpersonstrainedtoperformthoseoperations.Onlytherespiratormanufacturer’sNIOSH-approvedpartsdesignedfortherespiratormaybeused,

• Repairswill bemadeaccording to themanufacturer’s instructions, according to the typeandextentofrepairsneededtobeperformed.

VoluntaryUseIfanemployeeelectstovoluntarilyweararespiratorwhennotrequiredbythisProgram,theywillbeadvisedofthefollowingduringtheirtraining:Whenproperlyselectedandworn,respiratorsareaneffectiveformofprotectionagainstdesignatedhazards.Useofrespiratorsisencouraged,evenifexposuresarebelowtheexposurelimit,toprovideadditionalprotectionandcomfortforemployees.Ifarespiratorisnotusedproperly,notmaintainedandnotkeptclean,therespiratormaybecomeahazardtotheemployee.Certainprecautionsshouldbetakenwhenemployeesareprovidedwithrespiratorsforvoluntaryusetoincludethefollowing:

• Readthoroughlyand followall instructionsasset forthby themanufacturerontheuse,cleaning,care,

maintenance,warningsandlimitationsoftherespirator,• Select respirators certified byNIOSH (National Institute forOccupational Safety andHealth) to protect

againstthecontaminantofconcern.Alabelorstatementofcertificationshouldbeontherespiratororitspackaging. This certification details what the respirator is designed for and how much protection itprovides,

• Donotwearrespiratorsintocontaminatedareasforwhichyourrespiratorisnotdesignedandcertifiedtoprotectagainst.Forexample,arespiratordesignedtofilterdustparticlesdoesnotprotectagainstvapors,gases,orverysmallsolidparticlesoffumesorsmoke,

• Keeptrackofyourrespiratortoavoidmistakenlyusingsomeoneelse’srespiratorandviceversa.

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WorkplaceMonitoring

Thecorporatehealthdepartmenthasimplementedaprogramtomonitorpotentialemployeeexposures.Projectpersonnel may be assigned to the task of air monitoring. Direct-reading instruments will be utilized to aid incharacterizing potential exposures. The data collected will be used to determine the respiratory equipment’sappropriateness.

Recordkeeping

MIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCwillestablishandmaintainwrittenrecordsregardingmedicalevaluations,fittestingandtherespiratorprogram.Medicalevaluationrecordswillberetainedandmadeavailableaccordingto29CFR1910.1020.MIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCwillgivetheemployeeanopportunitytodiscussthequestionnaireandtheresultsoftheemployee’sexaminationwiththePLHCP.RecordswillbetreatedinaconfidentialmannerandmaintainedinthefilesoftheSafetyManagerinthecorporateoffice.

ProgramEvaluation

MIKESCOTTPLUMBING INCwill conductevaluationsof theworkplaceandenvironmentwhenevernecessary tomake sure that thepolicies andproceduresof the currentprogramarebeing implementedand continue tobeeffective.MIKE SCOTT PLUMBING INC will, on a regular basis, consult employees who use respirators to evaluate theemployee’s opinions on the effectiveness of the program and to identify any problems with said program.Identifiedproblemswillbecorrected.Factorstobeevaluatedinclude,butarenotlimitedto:• Respiratorfit,• Abilitytousetherespiratorwithoutinterferingwithworkdutiesandperformance,• Properusageoftherespiratorundertheusualconditionstheemployeeencounters,and• Propermaintenanceoftherespirator.

Training

Every employee will participate in respirator training initially and at least annually thereafter, if their jobclassificationrequiresit.Trainingwillbeprovidedpriortorequiringtheemployeetousetherespiratorandshalladdressemployeeknowledgeofthefollowing:

• Respiratorsandfit,• Wearing,use,andlimitations,• Emergencysituations,• FitChecks,• Maintenanceandstorage,• Medicalsignsandsymptomsofeffectiveuse,• GeneralOSHAstandardsandrequirements.

RetrainingEmployeesmustberetrainedannuallyandwhenthefollowingcircumstancesapply:

• Changesintheworkplaceorthetypeofrespiratormaketheprevioustrainingobsolete,• Theemployee’sknowledgeisfoundtobeinadequate,or• Othersituationsthatarisethatmakeretrainingnecessarytoensureemployeesafety.

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RIGGINGMATERIALHANDLING

Purpose

Thisprogramensuresonshoreandoffshoreliftingoperationsaresafeandincidentfree.

Scope

ThisprogramappliestoallMIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCemployeesthatworkonshore,orintheOuterContinentalShelf(OCS).ItistobeusedatalltimesonMIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCworksite.IfaMIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCemployeeperformsworkonasiteotherthanMIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINC’ssite,thefacilityowner’splanshouldbeusedifitexistsandisasstrict(ormorestrict)thanthisplan.Incaseswheretheotherfacility’splandoesnotexistorislessstrictthanthisplan,MIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCemployeeswilloperateunderthisplan.

Definitions

Rigging-theprocessofsafelyliftingaloadbyattachingittoahookusingappropriateslingsandrelatedhardware.Qualified Rigger – anyone who has successfully completed training that meets the requirements set forth byAmerican Petroleum Institute’s Recommended Practice 2D 5th Edition (API RP-2D 5th Edition) and attaches ordetachesliftingequipment.OuterContinentalShelf–allsubmergedlands,subsoil,andseabedthatbelongtotheUnitedStates(federal)andlieseawardandoutsideoftheindividualstates'jurisdiction(landbeneathnavigablewatersareinthejurisdictionoftheindividualstates).

KeyResponsibilities

Managementdetermineswhetherthisprogramisnecessarytocomplywithregulationswithintheirregion.Iftheprogramisnecessary,managementdetermineswhichemployeesarerequiredtotakethistraining.Managementmayselectatrainingfacility,ormayuseanin-housequalifiedtrainertoconductthetraining.Supervisorsassistthemanagersincompletingtheabovetasks.Thesupervisormustverifythateachemployeehastheappropriatetrainingbeforereportingfordutyonshore,oronanOCSfacility.Employees must follow safe rigging practices, and will assist their supervisor in tracking required training.Employeeswill be aware of expiration dates of required training, andwill notify their supervisor in advance ofexpiry.Attachingordetaching liftingequipment to loads (or lifting loads)mustonlybeperformedbyqualified, trainedriggeremployees.MIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCemployeesneveroperatenorinspectoffshorecranes.

Procedure

General“Qualifiedriggers”aretheonlyemployeesallowedtoattachloadstoaliftinghook.“Qualifiedoperators”aretheonlyemployeesallowedtooperateacranewhileinvolvedinliftingoperationsonshoreorontheOCS.API RP-2D has developed a classification systemwith three-tiers. Before starting any job assignment requiringriggingandliftoperationsoffshore,employeesmustbecertifiedintherequiredclassifications:

• Qualifiedrigger.

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• Qualifiedinspector.• Qualifiedoperator.(MIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCemployeesDONOToperateoffshorecranes.)

MaterialHandling

• Riggingequipmentmustbeinspectedtoensureitssafety.Priortousingriggingequipmentformaterialhandling, the equipment must be inspected. In addition, it must be inspected on each shift and asnecessaryduringitsuse.

• Riggingequipmentthatisdeterminedtobedefectivemustberemovedfromservice,andmustneverbe

used.• Riggingequipmentmusthaveloadidentificationinformationattachedtoit.Neverloadriggingequipment

inexcessofitsrecommendedsafeworkingload.• Allriggingequipmentthatisnotcurrentlybeingusedmustberemovedfromtheworkareatopreventit

frombeingahazardtoemployees.• Taglinesshallbeusedatalltimesunlesstheirusagepresentshazards.• All hooks (e.g., those on overhaul ball assemblies, lower load blocks, or other attachment assemblies)

mustbeabletobeclosedandlocked,withoutahookthroatopening. Or,youmayuseanalloyanchorshacklewithbolt,nutandretainingpin.

• Employeesmuststayclearofloadsthatareabouttobelifted,andthosethataresuspended.Neverallow

anemployeeunderasuspendedload.

TrainingandEducation“QualifiedOffshoreRiggers”must successfullycompleteanapproved“API2DRigger”course.This requiresMIKESCOTT PLUMBING INC employee to verify that the knowledge they have gained by participating in classroomlectures,hands-ontrainingandthentheymustpassawrittenexam.Uponsuccessfulcompletionofthecourse,theemployeewillbe issueda“Rigger”card.DuringthetrainingMIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCemployeemustdisplaycompetencyinthefollowingtopics:

• Selecting the proper hardware (hooks, wire rope products, eye bolts, shackles, synthetic slings, chainslings,etc)toapplycorrectlytotheload(hitches,angles,weight,temperatures,centerofgravity,etc.).

• Inspectingtheselectedhardwarebefore,duringandafterthelift.• Properly securing the load, attaching it to the hook, lifting it, handling it during the movement, and

loweringandplacingtheload.• Properlystoringriggingequipment.

• MIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINC“qualifiedriggers”mustre-certifytheirtrainingeveryfour(4)years.

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RISKASSESSMENT

Purpose

• Toestablishproceduresfortheidentification,assessmentandmanagementofhazardsintheworkplace;• Toproactivelydeterminethepossiblerisksofnewmaterialsandprocessesbeforetheyareincorporated

intotheworkenvironment;• Todeterminewhichjobdutiesrequireriskassessment.

KeyResponsibilities

Responsibilitiesareassetforthinthisprogram.MIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCistoevaluateaworksitetodetermineallpossibleandexistinghazardspriortotheassociatedworkofsaidsiteorpriortothecommencementofworkatthesite.

HazardandRiskDetermination

Theprocessesforhazardidentificationandassessmentofriskareusedforallroutineandnon-routineactivities.Newprocessesandchangesincurrentprocesses,services,orproductswillalsobeevaluatedusingthehazardidentificationprocess.SafetyManagersareresponsibleforadministeringabaselinehazardassessmentofeachworksite.Thisevaluationwillidentifythetaskstobeperformedandthepotentialhazardsassociatedwiththosetasks.Theresultsshouldbecompiledintoareportdetailingthehazardassessmentandrecommendationsformanagingoreliminatingtheidentifiedhazards.ThisreportmustbesignedanddatedbytheSafetyManager.Thefollowingdatashouldbeincludedinthebaselinehazardidentification.Thislistisnotall-inclusive:

• Extentofthework,• Safety,legalandotherrequirementstobemet,• Prioroccurrencesandfailuresincompliance,• Environmentalconditionsthatmaycauseharm,includinghazardousenergysourcesandother

contaminants,• Detailedwalkthroughandassessmentoftheworksite.

Identificationofhazardsshallinclude,butarenotlimitedto:

• GeneralPreventativeMeasures• WorkIsolation• Driving• EnclosedSpaces• HeatExposure• EnergyIsolation• BloodbornePathogens• NoiseExposure• MusculoskeletalDisorders• OtherpoliciesandproceduressetforthbyMIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINC• Otheridentifiedmeasuresspecifictoaparticularsiteorworkscope

MIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCisresponsibleforimplementingformalproceduresfortheidentificationofpotentialhazardsthroughtheuseofJobSafetyAnalysis(JSA),JobHazardAnalysis(JHA),andevaluationsspecifictoparticularsitesandfacilities.

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Foreachhazardidentifiedorriskassessed,controlstomanageoreliminatethosespecifichazardsandrisksareassignedtothework-site.Employeesandcontractorsareencouragedtoparticipateintheidentificationofhazards.MIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINC’sprogramensuresthatemployeesandsub-contractorsareactivelyinvolvedinhazardidentificationprocessandtheconcernsofsaidemployeesandcontractorsarethoroughlyaddressed.Employeesshallbetrainedintheidentificationofhazards,toincludeusageandcareofPersonalProtectionEquipment(PPE).Identifiedhazardsaretobereportedtothesupervisorandaddressedbythesupervisorimmediately.Supervisorsshallreviewtheworksitehazardassessmentwithallemployeesduringorientationattheemployee’sassignedworksite.ThesafetymanagershallimplementmethodssuchasweeklyJHAandriskassessmentreviewstoensureidentifiedhazardsareaddressedandmitigated.Documentaryevidenceofsuchreviewshallalsobemaintainedinordertofurtherensuremitigationofsuchhazards.

WorksiteHazardAssessmentReview

Worksitehazardassessmentsaretobereviewedannuallyandrepeatedasnecessarytoensuretheworksitemaintainssafeandhealthyworkingconditions.Specifically,evaluationsmustbeupdatedwhennewtasksareassignedthathavenotbeenevaluatedforrisk,whenoperatingprocessesorprocedureschange,priortoconstructionofnewworksitesorwhensignificantchangesaremadetoanexistingworksite.SupervisorsandprojectmanagersareresponsibleforinformingtheSafetyManagerwhennewhazardsareintroducedintotheworkenvironment.Thiswillrequirerevisionofthesite’splanningandassessmentneeds.RiskAssessmentHazardsareclassifiedandrankedbasedonseverity.Theprogramrequiresthathazardsareidentified,classifiedandprioritizedbasedontheirassociatedrisk.(Forfurtherinformationregardingseverityandprobabilityofrisksandhazards,seetheriskanalysismatrix.)RiskManagement:EnsuringIdentifiedHazardsareAddressedandModeratedThefollowingdescribeshowidentifiedhazardsareaddressedandmoderated:

• Assessedhazardsandtheirassociatedrisksareaddressedandmoderatedthroughassignment,documentationofcompletion,andimplementationofcontrols,whichincludeadministrativeandengineeringcontrolsandtherequiredPPEassetforthintheassessmentofspecificworksitehazards.Workwillnotcommencepriortotheassessmentoftheworksite.TaskswithaHigh(Intolerable)riskassessmentshallnotbeperformed.

• Uponidentificationofexistingorpotentialhazardstoworkersduringahazardassessment,MIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCshallimplementmeasurestoeliminatethehazardwheneverpossible.Ifthehazardcannotbeeliminated,itwillbecontrolledtothegreatestpracticableextent.Whenpossibleandpracticable,engineeringcontrolsmustbeusedtoeliminateorcontrolhazards.Ifengineeringcontrolscannotadequatelyaddressahazard,administrativecontrolswillbeimplementedtocontrolthehazardtothegreatestextentpossible.Ifthehazardisuncontrollablebybothengineeringand/oradministrativecontrols,MIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCwillprovideappropriatePPEtobeusedbyworkersexposedtothehazard.IfanincreasedlevelofworkersafetymaybeattainedbycombiningengineeringandadministrativecontrolsandPPE,MIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCmayusethiscombination.

ControlofHazardsinanEmergency

Onlyemployeestrainedintheemergencycontrolofhazardsmayexposethemselvestothehazard.Thehazardwillbecontrolledbytheminimumnumberofemployeesrequiredtoresolvetheemergencysituation.Forexample,in

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theeventofagasleak,onlythosetrainedinfiresafety,gasshutoffandotherrelatedmeasuresmayattempttocontainthehazard.MIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCshallcontainthehazardtothegreatestextentpossiblewhilethesituationisbeingremedied.HazardAssessmentCertificationAworksitehazardassessmentshallbecompletedandsignedbytheSafetyManager,andwillincludethesitespecificHealth,SafetyandEnvironment(HSE)plan.Worksitehazardassessmentsarereviewedannuallyandshallbeupdatedasnewtasksarisethathavenotbeenassessedforrisk.JobSafetyAnalysis(JSA)JobSafetyAnalysesshallbeperformedforthefollowing:jobswithahighrateofriskorillness,newjobs,complexjobsthatrequirewritteninstructionsand/orjobsthathavebeensubjectedtomajorchangesinpoliciesorprocedures.CompletedJSAsmaybeobtainedfromtheSafetyManager.SiteSpecificHSEPlan(SSSP)EachworksiteshallhaveasitespecificHSEplan.Allemployeesreportingtoasitewillreceiveorientationfromtheirsupervisor.ThisorientationshallincludetheSiteSpecificSafetyProgram(SSSP)forthatparticularlocation.SSSPscontainpoliciesonhealthandsafety,sitespecificsafetyrequirements,apersonalprotectiveequipmentmatrixandaworksitehazardassessmentspecifictothatsiteandsignedbytheSafetyManager.

ReviewProcess

Reviewsofthehazardassessmentprogramwillbeconductedtoguardagainstnewhazardsderivingfromcorrectivemeasures.Thisreviewwillinvolvethesafetycommitteeandwillincludeaconsiderationformanagementofchange.

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SPILLPREVENTION/RESPONSE

Purpose

The purpose of this program is to identify spill prevention and response requirements. Each MIKE SCOTTPLUMBING INCwork site develops a spill prevention and response plan based on these requirements and thetemplateprovided.

Scope

Thisprogramapplies toallMIKESCOTTPLUMBING INCoperations. It is tobeusedatall timesonMIKESCOTTPLUMBING INCworksite. If aMIKE SCOTT PLUMBING INC employee performswork on a site other thanMIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINC’ssite,thefacilityowner’splanshouldbeusedifitexistsandisasstrict(ormorestrict)thanthis plan. In cases where the other facility’s plan does not exist or is less strict than this plan, MIKE SCOTTPLUMBINGINCemployeeswilloperateunderthisplan.

Requirements

Eachworksitedevelopsaspillpreventionandresponseplanthatmustcontainthefollowingrequirements.

• Storeallchemicalsubstancesinpropercontainerstominimizethelikelihoodofaspill.Wheneverpossible,keepchemicalsinclosedcontainersandstorethemsotheyarenotexposedtostormwater.

• Aspartofthisprogram,identifyallchemicalsusedthathaveapotentialtobespilledorreleased.Thisincludesliquidchemicalsusedatourfacilities,orthosebroughtontoownerclientsites.

• Spillkitsmustbesufficientforanyspillslikelytooccur.Aproperspillkitmustincludesuppliesappropriateformaterialsthatmaybespilled.Spillkitsmustbereadilyavailablewhentheyarerequired,andmustincludeappropriatesuppliesforthetypeandquantityofmaterial.

• MIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCwillassessspillresponsekitsperiodicallytoensuresuppliesareavailable,andwilladjustinventoryasnecessary.

• MIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCwillinstructemployeesonspillpreventionandproperprocedureswhenrespondingtoaspill.Trainingwillincludeinformationabouttheavailabilityofsupplies,howtoproperlydisposeofwasteandcommunicationprocedures.

• Goodhousekeepingmustbepracticedinareaswherechemicalsmaybeusedorstored.Thisincludes(butisnotlimitedto)cleanandorganizedstorage,labelingofmaterials,andsupplementarycontainmentwherenecessary.

• Eachsitewillcreateaprocedureforpropercommunicationthatemployeeswouldinitiateintheeventofaspill.Theprocedureswillbetailoredtothetypeandquantityofmaterialspilled.

• Anyenvironmentalspillwillbereportedtoenvironmentalauthoritiesifrequired.Thereportingprocedureswillbetailoredtothetypeandquantityofmaterialspilled.

EachworksitewillusethefollowingtemplatetodevelopaSpillPreventionandResponsePlan.

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Copiesofthisplanarestoredatthefacilityandareavailabletoallemployees.Location(s)ofplan(s):_______________________________________________________FacilityInformationFacilityName: MailingAddress: Physicaladdress(ifdifferent): Owner’sName: Owner’sAddress: PrimaryContactName: WorkPhoneNumber: HomePhoneNumber: MobilePhoneNumber: SecondaryContactName: WorkPhoneNumber: HomePhoneNumber: MobilePhoneNumber: DateofInitialOperation: SiteAssessmentLocation-Describewherethefacilityislocated.

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FacilityDescriptionFacilitiesandEquipment(examplesareshownbutyoumustcompleteapagepersitedescription):___Garageforvehicleprocessing Pleaselist:_________________________________ManufacturingBuilding __________________________________________PartsStorage __________________________________________PartsWasher __________________________________________Refrigerant(Freon)Extractor___SpillKit/EmergencyEquipmentServices:___Dismantler/Recycler Pleaselist:_________________________________EquipmentRepair __________________________________________Manufacturing __________________________________________MovingEquipment __________________________________________Painting/SandblastingFixedStorage(Foreachstoragecontainer,listthecapacityandcontents)Forexample,“One6,000gallonabove-groundtankcontainingdieselfuel.”Besuretoincludegasoline,diesel,heatingoil,wasteoil,kerosene,paintthinnerandothersolvents.Also,foreachContainerdescribethetypeofcontainer,secondarycontainmentforeach,alarms,liquidlevelindicators,andmethodofcorrosionprotection. Non-FixedStorage(Foreachstoragecontainer,listthecapacityandcontents)Forexample,“One55gallondrumforrecycledoil.”Besuretoindicatetheuseofeachcontainer,itscondition,typeofcontainer,andhowsecondarycontainmentisprovided. Totalquantityofstoredmaterial:Thetotalquantityofthemateriallistedabove:_________gallons

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OilspillhistoryPlaceanXbesidestheappropriateline.___ Therehasneverbeenasignificantspillatthisfacility.___ Therehasbeenatleastonesignificantspillatthisfacility.Detailsofthespill(s)areincludedbelow.For eachspillthatoccurred,supplythefollowing:

• Typeandamountofoilspilled• Location,dateandtimeofspill(s)• Watercourse(s)affected• Descriptionofphysicaldamage• Costofthedamage• Costoftheclean-up• Causeofthespill• Action(s)takentopreventrecurrence

PotentialSpillVolumesandRatesFillinallapplicableblanks.PotentialEvent VolumeReleased SpillRateFulltank-completefailure* gallons instantaneousFulltank-partial* 1togallons gradualtoinstantaneousTankoverflow** 1togallons uptogallonsperminute

Leakingduringunloading*** uptogallons uptogallonsperminutePipefailure**** uptogallons uptogallonsperminuteLeakingvalveorpipe**** severalouncestogallons uptogallonsperminuteFuelingoperations**** severalouncestogallons uptogallonsperminuteOilandgrease severalouncestoquarts spotting* Volumeoflargesttank** Calculateusingthefueldispensingrateofthedeliverytruckintoyourtank(s).*** Calculateusingthefuelwithdrawalratefromthetankifitshouldhavetobeemptied(e.g.,ifitwasbeing

takenoutofservice).**** Calculatebasedontheequipmentspecifications

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SpillPreventionandControlSpillPrevention(Provideadescriptionofcontainmentfacilitiesandpractices)Includeadescriptionof itemssuchasdouble-walled tanks,containmentberms,drippans,emergencyshut-offs,fuelingprocedures and spill response kits. Also, describeemployee training inproperhandlingprocedures andspillpreventionandresponseprocedures–howandwhen. Spilldischargeandflow(Describewherefuelwouldgoifaspilloccurredforeachpotentialspillsource)For example, “The 6,000 gallon diesel tank includes a pre-manufactured secondary containment system that iscapable of holding 110 percent of the total volume of the tank” or, “A spill from an engine repair would becontainedinsidetheshopbuildingandwouldbequicklycleanedupwithoilabsorbents.”Includeasitemap(seeinstructionsunderAppendices). Spillresponse(Identifytheequipmentthatwouldbeused,bywhom,andinwhatcircumstances)Also, includephonenumbers for responseagencies,e.g., firedepartment, spill responsecontractors,U.S.CoastGuard,etc.Acopyoftheworksitespillresponseplanmaybeattachedasanappendixtothisplaninsteadofcompletingthissection. Security (Provide a description of how all containers are protected when the facility is unattended or not inoperation.Includeadescriptionofaccesscontrol,fencing,gates,locks,etc.thatpreventaccessbyunauthorizedindividuals.)

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FacilityInspectionsRoutineInspections(Identifythefacilitiesandthefrequencyofinspection)Forexample,“Thefuelpumpsareinspecteddaily.Thematerialsstorageareaisinspectedmonthly.”Describeallfacilitycontainers,piping,etc.thatmustbeinspected.Includethenameofthepersonresponsibletoimplement preventative maintenance programs, oversee on-site inspections, maintain records, coordinateemployeetraining,updatetheplanasnecessary,andensurethatreportsaresubmittedtotheproperauthorities. AnnualInspections(Includeadescriptionofannualcomprehensiveinspections)For example, “A site inspection is conducted annually by appropriate responsible personnel to verify thatdescriptionsofpotentialspillsourcesareaccurate,thatthesitemapreflectsthecurrentsiteconditions,andthatthecontrolstoreducethepollutantsidentifiedinthisplanarebeingimplementedandaresufficient.Thisannualsiteinspectionisconductedaboveandbeyondtheroutineinspections(thesefocusondesignatedequipmentandareaswherepotentialsourcesarelocated).” RecordKeepingDescriberecordkeepingprocedures.Forexample,“Recordkeeping includesmaintenanceofall records foraminimumof threeyears. The followingitemswill be storedon file: current plan, training records, internal site reviews, anddocumentationof spills ormaintenanceconductedinregardstothesesites.”(MaintenanceInspection,EmployeeTraining,andRecordKeepinglogsareincludedinthistemplateforyouruse.)

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MaintenanceInspectionsMaintenanceCoordinatorName: MaintenanceCoordinator is responsible to implement thepreventativemaintenanceprogramsandoverseeon-siteinspections.Usethefollowingtabletorecordinspections:

FacilityInspected DateofInspection

NameofInspector

ResultPass/Fail

Comments

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EmployeeTrainingEmployeeTrainingCoordinatorName: Usethefollowingtabletorecordspillpreventionandresponsetraining.

NameofEmployee DateofTraining TypeofTraining/TopicsAddressed

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RecordKeepingofIncidentalSpillsRecordKeeperName: The Record Keeper maintains records of incidents, updates the plan as necessary and ensures reports aresubmittedtotheproperauthoritieswhennecessary.

IncidentNo. TypeofIncident DateofOccurrence HowitwasCleanedUp

AppendicesSitemapAttachasitemapasAppendixAtothisplan.Youmaycreateyourownorattachanexistingsitemap.Ifyouuseanexistingmap,checkthattheitemslistedbelowareincluded.Ifyouneedtocreateasitemap,usepaperlargeenough to include all site plan elements on it and try to keep themap to a scale (e.g. 1” = 20’). The followinginstructionsshouldguideyoustep-by-step.Pleaseuseastraightedge(ruler)whilecreatingthesketch.

• Thesketchshouldbeanaerialview,withNorthatthetop(drawanarrowindicatingNorth).

• Drawandlabelroadwayssurroundingtheworksite.

• Drawandlabelallfacilitieswithintheworksiteasclosetoproportionateaspossible.

• Drawanarrow(s)indicatingthedirectionoftheflowofwaterwhenitrains.

• Drawthelocationandgenerallayoutofallvehiclestorageassociatedwiththeworksite.

• Labelanywaterwaysorriverssurroundingtheworksite.

• Drawandlabelallentrylocationstotheworksite.

• Drawandlabelthelocationofallfuelcontainmentfacilities.

• Drawandlabelthelocationofallin-placespillprevention,controlandcountermeasuredevices.Otherattachments(ListanyadditionalinformationtobeattachedasAppendixB,C,D,etc.Labelandstapletheattachmentstotheendofthisplan.)AppendixA: SiteMap AppendixB: EmergencyResponsePostingLocations AppendixC: AppendixD:

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ManagementApprovalIcertifythatIhaveexaminedtheinformationsubmittedinthisdocumentpersonally,andamfamiliarwithit,andthat,basedonquestionsansweredbytheresponsibleindividuals,theinformationsubmittedistrue,accurateandcomplete._____________________________ _____________________ Signature Title_____________________________ _____________________Printedname Date

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WELDING,CUTTING,HOTWORKPurposeThisprogramhasbeendesignedforthepurposeofensuringasafeworkenvironmentduringtheperformanceofwelding,cuttingandhotworkoperations.ScopeTheproceduressetforthinthisprogramapplytoallemployeeswhoaredirectlyinvolved,orassistin,welding,cuttingandhotworktasks.ThisprogramcoversMIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCemployeesandcontractorsandmustbeusedonMIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCownedpremises.Whenoffsite,thesiteoperator’sprogramtakesprecedenceunlessitislessstringentthanMIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINCprogram.Defectiveequipmentorothersafetyhazardsshouldbereportedimmediately.Defectiveequipmentmustbepulledfromserviceuntilitssafetyhasbeenvalidated.Repairsmayonlybemadebyqualified,authorizedpersonnel.Ifobjectstobecutorweldedareimmovableandifallthepresentfirehazardscannotbecleared,theobjectmustberemovedorguardsmustbeusedtorestraintheheat,slagandsparks,andtoprotecttheimmovablefirehazards.DefinitionsWeldingandHotWorkProcedures–activitiesthathavethepotentialtocausefiresorexplosionsduetosparks,moltenslag,fireorotherhotmaterial.HotWorkExamples–welding,cutting,soldering,grinding,brazing,thawingpipesandusingelectrictoolsinhazardousareas.Hazards–dangerousconditionsthatinclude,butarenotlimitedto,thefollowing:skinburns,fires,welding“blindness”,explosions,fumesandsmoke.SpecialHazardOccupancies–areaswherethefollowingpotentialfirehazardsarepresent:gases,flammableliquids,accumulationofdust,rubber,plasticsandpaperproducts.

KeyResponsibilities

ManagersandSupervisors

• Establishifthesiteissafeforcuttingandweldingoperations,• Determinethesafeareasforperformingcuttingandweldingoperations,• Supplytrainingforallemployeesandcontractorswhosejobdutiesincludeperformingoperationsthat

produceheat,sparkorflames,suchaswelding,grindingorbrazing,• Createandimplementeffectivehotworkprocedures,• Provideappropriatepersonalprotectiveequipment(PPE)forhotwork,• Supplysafe,properlyworkingequipmentforhotwork,• MakecertainthatallPPEandhotworkequipmentareinsafeworkingorder,• Overseeallhotworkoperations,• Inspectthehotworkareabeforeworkbegins,• Permitonlytrainedandauthorizedemployeesandcontractorstoconducthotwork,• Makesurepermitsareobtainedforallhotworkperformedoutsideofauthorizedworkareas.

Employees

• Inspectallhotworkequipmentbeforeuse,• UseapplicablehotworkPPE,

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• Followallestablishedhotworkprocedures,• Reportunsafeconditionsordefectiveequipmentimmediately.

ProcedureGeneralEquipmentoperatorsmustreportequipmentdefectsanddiscontinueuseuntilithasbeenrepairedorreplaced.Writtenpermitsmustbeobtainedbeforehotworkisperformed.Theworkareamustbeinspectedandauthorizationobtainedviawrittenpermitbeforeproceedingwithcuttingorweldingoperations.Wheneverpossible,combustiblesshouldbeplacedaminimumof35feetfromtheworkarea.Whenrelocationofcombustiblesisnotpracticable,theymustbeprotectedviathefollowingmeanstopreventaccidentalignitionofthematerial:flameproofcovers,wettingthematerial,shieldingwithmet,guardsorcurtains.Augersconveyorsystemsandductsthathavethepotentialtocarrysparkstodistantcombustiblesmustbeprotectedorturnedoff.Ifweldingorcuttingisperformednearceilings,walls,partitionsoropeningsinthefloor(suchasgratingandmanholes),fire-resistantguardsorshieldsmustbeusedtoavoidignition.Whenweldingisconductedonmetalceilings,walls,partitionsorflooring,caremustbetakentopreventtheignitionofcombustiblematerialsontheothersideduetoradiationorconductionofheat.Whencombustiblesontheoppositesidecannotbemoved,afirewatchpersonwillbeprovidedontheoppositesidetomonitorthework.Weldingonametalpartition,ceiling,wall,orflooringmadeofcombustiblesandwichpanelsisstrictlyprohibited.Weldingandcuttingoperationsmaynotbeconductedwhenpipesorothermetaltobeweldedareincontactwithcombustiblewalls,floors,partitions,ceilingsorroofscloselyenoughtocauseignitionbycombustion.Ifweldingcannotbeconductedsafely,theweldingandcuttingshallnotbeperformed.Cuttingorweldingmustnotbeperformedunderthefollowingcircumstances:

• Unauthorizedareas,• Inthepresenceofflammableorexplosiveatmospheres,• Insprinkledbuildingswherethesprinklersareimpaired,• Inareasincloseproximitytolargequantitiesofstoredcombustiblematerials,• Inlocationswheretheaccumulationofdustismorethan1/16thofaninchwithina35feetperimeterof

theareawherehotworkistobeconducted.Alldustaccumulationmustbeclearedbeforeweldingorhotworkbegins.

Ifweldingorcuttingisperformedinanareawherefiresmightdevelop,orifanyoftheconditionslistedabovecannotbesatisfied,afirewatchwillbeprovided.

• Thefirewatchmustbepresentduringweldingproceduresandforatleast30minutes(anhalfhour)afterweldingiscompleted,

• Thefirewatchmustbeproperlytrainedintheuseoffireextinguishersandmusthaveknowledgeofthefacility’salarmsystem,

• Thefirewatchwillhavetheappropriatefireextinguishersatthereadyduringtheprocedure,• Appropriatefireextinguisherswillbesuppliedandavailableforimmediateuse,

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• Hotworkpermitsmustbeobtainedforallweldingorcuttingproceduresperformedoutsidedesignatedweldingareas.

FirePreventionMeasuresDesignatedweldingareaswillbeestablishedaccordingtothefollowingspecifications:

• Fireextinguishersshallbemadereadilyavailableatalltimesduringwelding&cuttingoperations,• Floorsmustbesweptandclearedofcombustiblematerialswithin35feetoftheworkarea,• Flammableandcombustiblematerialsmustbeplaced35feetormorefromthedesignatedworkarea,• Adequateventilationmustbeprovidedtosupply20airchangesperhour,• Atleastone10lb.drychemicalfireextinguishermustbewithinreachofthe35feetoftheworkarea,• Weldingcurtains,noncombustiblewallsorotherprotectivedividerswillbesuppliedtoconfineslagand

sparkstothecombustible-freearea.Requirementsforweldingoutsidethedesignatedarea:

• Ahotworkpermitmustbeobtainedpriortobeginningweldingoperations,• Portableweldingcurtainsorshieldmustbeutilizedfortheprotectionofotherworkersinthewelding

area,• Plasticmaterialsmustbeprotectedbyweldingtarpsduringtheweldingoperations,• Respiratoryprotectionmustbeusedunlessadequateairflowawayfromthewelderandotherspresentin

theworkareacanbesetupandmaintained,• Afirewatchmustbepresentduringallhotworkoperations.

Afterthecompletionofweldingoperations,theweldermustmarkthemetalashotorwarnotherworkersofthefactinsomeway.ConfinedSpace

• Aspacethatislargeenoughthatanemployeecanenterfull-bodiedintotheareatoperformtheassignedwork,

• Haslimitedmeansforenteringandexitingthespace(e.g.,vessels,coolers,tanks,hoppers,storagebins,vaultsandpits),and

• Isnotintendedforcontinuousoccupancy.RefertoMIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINC’sConfinedSpaceProgrambeforebeginninganycutting,weldingorbrazingoperationsthatmeettherequirementsofaconfinedspace.Adequateventilationisrequiredtoworkinaconfinedspace.Whenweldingorcuttinginaconfinedspace,thegascylindersandweldingmachinesmustbeleftoutsidetheconfinedspace.Priortobeginningwork,heavyportableequipmentonwheelsmustbestabilizedtopreventaccidentalmovement.Whenweldingoperationsareperformedinaconfinedspacethatmustbeenteredthroughamanholeorsimilaropening,aquickmeansofexitmustbeprovidedtoprotectthewelderincaseofanemergency.

• Whenusingsafetybeltsforthispurpose,thebeltmustbeattachedtotheweldersbodyinsuchawaythatitdoesnotgetjammedintheopening,

• Anattendantwillbestationedoutsidetheopeningtoobservethewelderandputthepreplannedrescueproceduresintoeffect,ifneeded.

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Whenarcweldingproceduresceaseforasubstantialamountoftime(e.g.duringlunchorovernight),theelectrodesmustberemovedfromtheholders.Theholdersmustbecarefullyplacedtoavoidaccidentcontact.Themachinemustbedisconnectedfromitspowersource.Improperlyclosedvalvesposeariskofallowingtheescapeofgasthroughleaks.Inordertoeliminatethisrisk,whengasweldingorcuffingceasesforasubstantialperiodoftime,torchvalvesmustbeclosed;thetorch’sfuel-gasandoxygensupplymustbeshutoffalongsomepointoutsidetheconfinedarea.Ifpossible,removethetorchandhosefromtheconfinedspace.Whenweldingmustbeperformedinanareawithscreensonallsides,thescreensmustbearrangedtoavoidrestrictionofventilation.Preferably,screensshouldbemountedapproximatelytwo(2)feetabovethefloorunlesstheworkisperformedatalevelsolowthatthescreensmustbelowerinordertoprotectnearbyworkers.Fixedenclosuresmusthaveatopandatleasttwosidestosurroundtheweldingorcuttingoperations.Asufficientairflowmustbeinplacetomaintainavelocityawayfromthewelderof100linearfeet(30m)perminuteorgreater.Whenweldingandcuttinginconfinedspaces,adequateventilationmustbeprovidedtoavoidtheaccumulationoftoxicmaterialsandtoavoidpossibleoxygendeficiencies.Thisistoprotectthewelderaswellashelpersandotheremployeesintheimmediatearea.Whenairiswithdrawn,itwillbereplacedwithcleanair.Whencircumstanceswillnotallowforsuchventilation,airlinerespiratorsorhosemaskswillbeprovided.TheseareapprovedforthispurposebytheNationalInstituteforOccupationalSafetyandHealth(NIOSH).Inareaswhereathreattolifeispresent,apositivepressure,full-face,self-containedbreathingapparatus,oracombinationofafull-facepiece,positivepressuresupplied-airrespiratorwithanauxiliary,self-containedairsupplyapprovedbyNIOSHmustbeused.Whenweldingoperationsareconductedinconfinedspaceswhereitisnecessaryforweldersandtheirhelperstoprovidehosemasks,hosemaskswithblowersorself-containedbreathingapparatuses,anadditionalworkerwillbesituatedoutsidetheconfinedspacetomonitorthesafetyofthoseintheconfinedworkarea.Fumes,GasesandDustToxicfumesmaybeproducedduringsomeweldingprocedures;thesefumesmayrequireextraction.Anassessmentoftheworktobeconductedmustbecompletedbeforebeginningthework.Fumesusuallycontainsmallparticlesofthematerialbeingwelded;thesefumescanhaveasevereeffectontherespiratorysystem.Weldingofmaterialsthathavethepotentialtoproducedangerousfumesrequireproperventilationand/ortheuseofrespiratoryprotection.Thisalsoapplieswheninert-gasmetal-arcweldingoroxygen-cuttingstainlesssteel.Thesematerialsinclude:

• Leadbasemetals• Zinc• Mercury• Cadmium• Fluorides• Beryllium• Exoticmetalsorpaintsnototherwiselisted

EmployeesmustrefertoMIKESCOTTPLUMBINGINC’sRespiratoryProtectionProgramtoevaluatewhichtypeofrespiratoryprotectionshouldbeusedduringweldingprocedures.Weldingandcuttingoperationsmustbeadequatelyventilatedtoavoidtheaccumulationoftoxicmaterialsforthesafetyofthewelder,helpers,andotherpersonnelintheworkarea.

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PersonalProtectionHelmetsandhandshieldsmustbemadeofamaterialthatinsulatesfromheatandelectricity.Helmets,goggles,andshieldsmustbecapableofwithstandingsterilizationandshouldnotbeeasilyflammable.Helmetsandhandshieldsmustbeinplacetoprotecttheface,earsandneckfromdirectradiantenergyfromthearc.Helmetsmusthavefilterplatesandcoverplatesthatallowforeasyremoval.Allpartsmustbeconstructedofmaterialsthatarenoteasilysusceptibletocorrosionanddonotdiscolortheskin.Gogglesmustbeventilatedsoastoavoidfoggingofthelenses.Allglassforgogglelensesmustbetempered,freefromscratches,waves,airbubblesandotherimperfections.Thefrontandrearsurfacesoflensesandwindowsmustbeparallelandsmooth;lensesusedtoprovidevisioncorrectionsaretheonlyexceptiontothis.Lensesarerequiredtohaveapermanent,distinctmarkingtoeasilyidentifytheirshadeandsource.NOTE:Whenhighyellowlightisproducedingasweldingoroxygencuttingprocedures,itispreferabletouseafilterorlenscapableofabsorbingtheyelloworsodiumlineinthevisiblelight.AllplatesandfilterlensesmustmeettheANSIZ87.1–1968–AmericanNationalstandardforeyeandfaceprotectionfortransmissionofradiantenergy.Whereitispracticable,weldersworkingintheseconditionsshouldbeenclosedinaboothpaintedwithalowreflectivityfinish(suchaszincoxide)andlampblack.Alternately,theweldermaybeenclosedwithnoncombustiblescreenspaintedinasimilarfashion.Bothboothsandscreensmustallowaircirculationatfloorlevel.Personsneartheweldingareasmustbeprotectedfromradiantenergyvianoncombustibleorflameproofshieldsorscreens,orwillberequiredtowearprotectiveeyewear.Appropriateclothingandhandprotectionmustbeworntoprotecttheskinfromweldinghazards.CleaningCompoundsBecausecleaningmaterialsareoftentoxicorflammable,precautionsmustbetakenandthemanufacturer’sinstructionsmustbefollowed.

• Cleaninganddegreasingthatinvolveschlorinatedhydrocarbonsmustbeperformedinlocationswherenovaporsfromtheseprocessescanreachorbedrawnintotheatmospheresurroundingtheweldingoperations,

• TrichloroethyleneandperchloroethylenemustalsobekeptoutofatmospheresthatmaybepenetratedbyUVradiationofgas-shieldingweldingprocedures.

Mechanicalventilationmustbeusedwhenoxygencuttingproceduresusingachemicalflux,ironpowderorgasshieldedarccuttingforstainlesssteel.Thisventilationmustadequatelyremovethefumesgeneratedbytheseprocedures.CylindersDOT-approvedcompressedgascylindersareclearlymarkednearthecylinder’sshoulderandidentifiesthechemicalortradenameofthegascontainedinside.

• CompressedgascylindersmustbeANSIB57.1-1965compliant,• Compressedgascylindersmustalwaysbesecuredinanuprightpositionexceptwhenitisnotpracticable,

forshortperiodsoftime,whencarryingorhoistingthecylinder.Cylindersmustbekeptawayfromheatsources,radiatorsandpipingsystemsusedingrounding.Cylindersandtheirvalves,includingcouplingsandregulators,mustbefreefromoilyorgreasyresidue.Donothandlecylinderswithglovesorragsthatmaycontainoilorgreaseresidue.Storedoxygencylindersmustbelocatedaminimumof20feetfromfuelgascylindersandothercombustiblematerials,includinggreaseandoil.Alternately,storedoxygencylindersmaybeseparatedfromthesehazardsbyanoncombustiblebarrierthatisatleastfive(5)feethighandhasafiresafetyratingofatleast30minutes.Valves

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onemptycylindersmustbeclosed.Protectivecapsshouldalwaysbeplacedonvalves,hand-tight,exceptwhenthecylinderisconnectedforuse.Cylindersmustneverbekeptinunventilatedenclosuressuchascupboardsandlockers.Storageoffuelgascylindersinsidebuildingsislimitedtoatotalcapacityof2000cubicfeet(300lbs.)ofliquefiedpetroleumgas,exceptthosecylindersinuseorattachedandreadyforuse.Acetylenecylindersshouldbestoredwiththevalveendup.Appropriatestoragespaceswillbeprovidedforcylinderstoensuretheyarenotknockedover,damagedbyfallingobjectsorsusceptibletotamperingbyunauthorizedpersons.

• Protectionfrombackflowwillbeaccomplishedviaanapproveddevicethatpreventsfuelfromflowingintotheoxygensystemandoxygenfromflowingintothefuel-gassystem,

• Flashbackprotectionwillbeprovidedviaanapproveddevicethatpreventsflamefromenteringintothefuel-gassystem,

• Backpressureprotectionwillbeprovidedviaanapprovedpressure-reliefdevicesetattherecommendedpressure.

Thetransportationofgascylindersmustfollowtheserequirements:

• Valvecapsmustbeinstalled,• Cylindersmustbesecured,• Cylindersmustnotbeliftedbythevalveprotectioncaps.Theregulatorsmustberemoved,• Cylindersshouldnotbedroppedorotherwiseallowedtostrikeeachother,• Regulatorsthatareremovedmustbecarriedinthevehicle’scab,• Cylindersarenottobetamperedwith,norshouldanypersonattempttorepairacylinder,• Cylindersmustbecarefullyhandledatalltimes.Knocks,fallsorroughhandlingmaydamagethecylinder,

itsvalveorsafetydevice,resultinginleakage.Safetydevicesmustneverbetamperedwith.ArcWeldingandCuttingPersonnelarerequiredtobequalifiedortrainedpriortooperating,maintainingorinstallingweldingequipment.

• AllworkersinstructedtooperateorperformmaintenanceonequipmentmustbefamiliarwiththefollowingRequirementforElectricArcWeldingStandards:

o 29CFR1910.254o 29CFR1910.252(a)(b)(c)o AmericanWeldingSocietyStandardA6-1-1966ifgasshieldarcweldingisperformed.

• Electricalweldingequipmentwillbeselectedforsafeoperationthatcomplywiththeabovestandards,• Arcweldingequipmentmustbeabletowithstandexposuretocorrosivefumes,excessiveoilvaporand

humidity,flammablegases,unusualvibrationorshock,excessivedustandseacoastorshipboardconditions,

• Arcweldingequipmentmustbeoperatedatthevoltagerecommendedinthemanufacturer’srecommendations,

• Leadsmustbeinspectedregularlyandreplacedifsplicesareunprotectedorifinsulationisbroken,• Electricaltapecannotbeusedtorepairleads,• Whenusinganarcwelder,allgroundconnectionsmustbecheckedtoensurethemechanicalstrength

andelectricalcapabilitiesareadequatefortherequiredcurrent.Adisconnectingswitchorcontrollerandanovercurrentprotectionwillbeprovidedneareachweldingmachine.

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Directcurrentmachinesarerequiredtobeconnectedwiththesamepolarity.Alternatingcurrentmachinesmustbeconnectedtothesamephaseandpolarityofthesupplycircuit.

• Electrodeholdersmustbelocatedtoavoidcontactwithpersons,conductingobjectsorfuelfromcompressedgastanks,

• Cableswithspliceswithin10feetoftheholdermustnotbeused.Ifobjectstobecutorweldedareimmovableandifallthepresentfirehazardscannotbecleared,guardsmustbeusedtorestraintheheat,slagandsparks,andtoprotecttheimmovablefirehazards.ResistanceWeldingOnlypersonneltrainedintheoperation,maintenanceandinstallationofweldingequipmentmaydoso.

• Shields,guarding,grounding,voltageandinterlocksmustconformtothemanufacturer’srecommendations,

• Protectivemeasuressuchasventilation,shieldsandflashguardingmustbeprovidedtocontrolmetalfumes,flashesandtoxicelements.

• Iftheobjecttobeweldedorcutisimmovable,allfirehazardsshouldbemoved.TransmissionPipelineArcweldinginwetorhighhumidityconditionsrequiresspecialprotectionagainstelectricshockandwillbeprovided.Pressuretesting:

• Workersandthepublicmustbeprotectedagainstinjuryfromtheblowingoutofclosuresorotherpressurerestrainingdeviceswhenpipelinesarebeingpressuretested,

• Protectionwillbeprovidedagainstthedischargeofloosedirtthatmayhavebecometrappedinthepipe.WeldingconstructionoftransmissionpipelinesmustbeperformedaccordingtotheStandardforWeldingPipelinesandRelatedFacilities,APISt.1104-1998.OxygenFuelGasWeldingandCutting:Onlyapprovedimplementssuchasregulators,torches,settinggenerators,pressure-reducingvalvesandmanifoldswillbeused:

• Mixturesofoxygenorairandfuelgasesmaybeexplosiveandshouldbeavoidedwheneverpossible,• HosesandtheirconnectionsmustadheretotheapplicablestandardsoftheCompressedGasAssociation

andRubberManufacturer’sAssociation,• Workersoverseeingtheoxygenorfuel-gassupplyequipmentandgeneratorsmustbetrainedand

deemedcompetentbeforeleftinasupervisoryposition.Iftheobjecttobeweldedisimmovable,allfirehazardsmustberemovedfromtheworkarea.FireWatchRequirementsAfirewatchwillbeprovidedunderthefollowingconditionswhenwelding,soldering,cuttingorbrazingisconductednearcombustiblematerialsorlocationswherefirehazardsmaydevelop:

• Areaswherefiresthatarenotminormaydevelop,• Combustiblematerialsarewithin35feetorlesstotheareawherehotworkisconducted,• Combustiblesare35feetormorefromtheworkarea,butareeasilysetaflame,

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• Wallorflooropeningsarepresentwithin35feetorlessofexposedcombustiblematerials,• Combustiblematerialsarenexttotheoppositesideofmetalroofs,ceilingsorpartitions.

Firewatchpersonnelmuststayatleast30minutesafterweldingorcuttingoperationshaveceased.Allfirewatchersmusthavefireextinguishersattheready.FirstAidEquipmentFirstaidequipmentwillbeprovidedandavailableatalltimes.Injuriesmustbereportedassoonpossibleinordertoseekmedicalattention.Firstaidwillbeperformeduntilmedicalattentioncanbeprovided.

Training

Trainingforwelders,supervisors&firewatchmustinclude:

• Responsibilitiesoftheemployee’sposition,• Safeoperationoftheequipmenttobeusedinperformanceoftheirjobduties,• Firewatchresponsibilitiestoinclude:

o KnowingthatfirewatchingistheONLYdutyofthefirewatch,o Whenthewatchmaybeterminated,o Howtousefireextinguishers,o Familiaritywiththefacilitiesandhowtoactivatethefirealarm,ifneeded,o Contractorresponsibilities,o Operatorresponsibilities,o Requirementsfordocumentation,o Requirementsfortheuseofrespiratoryequipment.

Documents

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