Safety Programs, Policies & Procedures

Safety Programs, Policies & Procedures TABLE OF CONTENTS

Minnesota AWAIR Program

Occupational Health Programs Bloodborne Pathogens Program Hazard Communication Program Hearing Conservation Program Heat & Cold Stress Programs Respiratory Protection Program

Safety Programs, Policies & Procedures Confined Space Entry Demolition Safety Driving Safety Electrical & Ground Fault Protection Excavation & Trenching Fall Protection Fire Prevention & Protection Program Forklift Operation General Waste Management Housekeeping & Sanitation Ladder Safety Lockout/Tagout Material Handling & Storage Mobile Earthmoving Equipment MSHA General Safety Personal Protective Equipment Power-Operated Hand Tools Process Safety Management Process Safety Review Railroad Safety Rigging Scaffold Safety Program Stop Work Program Transportation of Hazardous Materials Utility Dig Program Vacuum Truck Operations Welding, Cutting, & Torching

Surveillance and Toxic Substance Guidelines

Air Monitoring Guidelines Asbestos Abatement Guidelines Benzene Control Program Cadmium Program Gas Hazards HAZWOPER Emergency Response HAZWOPER RCRA Hexavalent Chromium Program Hydrogen Sulfide Program Inorganic Arsenic Guidelines Lead Abatement Guidelines PCB Program Silica Program Minnesota “A Work Place Accident and Injury Reduction” (AWAIR )Program Introduction

This program is adopted in pursuant to Minnesota Statute §182.653, subd. 8, which is known as “A Work Place Accident and Injury Reduction (AWAIR) Act”.

Policy

It is the policy of Meyer Contracting, Inc.is to provide a safe and healthy place of employment, free of recognizable hazards, for all of its employees and for the public in each of this corporation’s operations, and to voluntarily abide by all safety regulations as they pertain to our industry. Safety and health will always take precedence over more expedient unsafe operation. Every attempt will be made to provide equipment and create conditions that will make for a safe and healthy workplace. We will provide safety and health education and training to each of our employees, all of who are expected to read and understand the Rules of Safety that are provided during Meyer Contracting, Inc. new-hire orientation. Any employee who willfully disregards known safety and health practices will be subjected to strong disciplinary action. In the case of subcontractors, they will be required to abide by the provisions of this policy. Goals & Objectives

Meyer Contracting, Inc. has the following health and safety goals:

• Maintain a company culture that is committed to workplace safety and health • Identify job hazards and plan to reduce or eliminate them • Promote safe work habits and behaviors • All Meyer Contracting, Inc. employees are empowered to STOP WORK if they feel something or someone is being unsafe. • As a company our goal is to work a million man-hours annually with no recordable injuries. • Site Supervisors will hold quality Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA) meetings. • Meyer Contracting, Inc. Management will conduct post incident review meetings, complete a root cause analysis, and issue a safety alert notice to all employees for designated incidents.

To achieve these goals, Meyer Contracting, Inc. has the following objectives:

• Enforce all safety policies throughout Meyer Contracting, Inc. • Complete project pre-project safety inspection form with the Project Managers, General • Superintendents, and Meyer Contracting, Inc. Safety. • Supervisors will conduct daily AHA meetings, which address the hazards and corrective action for that day’s work activities. • Continue to evaluate all safety programs and policies for effectiveness in the workplace • Investigate all incidents and near misses and take necessary corrective measures to prevent recurrences.

Responsibilities

Management acknowledges and accepts the ultimate responsibility for safety and accident prevention, and will take the following actions to maintain a safe work place:

Oversee the Safety & Regulatory Compliance Department. The Safety & Regulatory Compliance Department is responsible for maintaining regulatory compliance, training, and maintenance of training certificates, site inspections, and overall health and safety program maintenance.

Meyer Contracting, Inc. Management has developed a safety committee with the responsibility of identifying safe and efficient work practices, monitoring work place safety, and the progress of Management’s safety program.

Conduct daily AHA meetings with all site crewmembers on a regular basis for training and safety awareness.

Focus the necessary resources and support to maintain a safe work place.

Delegate safety responsibilities and hold those assigned with responsibility for work place safety accountable for proper implementation of the program.

Communicate the Safety Program and its procedures to personnel.

Conduct random safety audits to monitor, evaluate and identify the level of safety and regulatory compliance.

Conduct incident reviews in accordance with Meyer Contracting, Inc. safety guidelines.

At every jobsite and permanent location, the project supervisor/foreman is the member of management who must ensure the safety of the job and set an example by their acceptance and enforcement of the Corporate Safety Program. The supervisor (competent person) is responsible for the safety of all personnel, equipment and materials to be used, and must assure the use of safe work practices by all employees with the following actions:

Show recognition for a good job and discipline for violation of safety rules.

Conduct daily inspections and assign effective corrective action if necessary, interview employees and discuss safety. Conduct daily Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA) meetings prior to each shift. The results of the inspections and AHA meetings should be communicated to the remainder of the workforce.

Supervisor’s attendance at all safety training programs will be mandatory and each supervisor will take an active part in participating in the programs.

Understand standards, rules and programs the affect project safety and regulatory compliance. This includes all EPA, OSHA, and State regulatory requirements and the Corporate Safety Program.

Prior to project start-up a pre-project safety inspection form will be conducted and the site-specific work plans will include work methods to address all safety hazards and concerns. This will include a site- specific emergency action plan.

Immediately report any incidents, including near misses, to the Safety & Regulatory Compliance Department.

Every employee is responsible for using equipment and materials safely and following safe work practices.

The following duties are expected to be undertaken by every employee:  Contact the project supervisor prior to proceeding with work if safe work practices are unknown or are not identified. This includes using proper procedures in the use of company equipment.  Participate in the daily AHA meetings. Assist supervision in noting safety infractions and help recommend corrections. The work force will take an active role in identifying safe and unsafe work practices.

 Attend safety training. Members of the labor force must attend all site safety meetings and should be encouraged to participate in them.  Maintain equipment in a safe manner.  Observe and be aware of other employees.  Familiarize and follow the Corporate Safety Rules and Practices.  Representatives of the labor force should participate in safety committee meetings when applicable.  Immediately correct and/or report unsafe work conditions or practices including any injury regardless of apparent severity. Failure to report such incidents can result in disciplinary action including termination.

Identification, Analysis, and Control of Workplace Hazards

The hazard identification process should be used for routine and non-routine activities as well as new processes, changes in operation, products or services as applicable. The program must demonstrate how identified hazards are addressed and mitigated. This can be accomplished by dedicated assignment, appropriate documentation of completion, and implemented controls.

Each jobsite must be inspected or reviewed for hazards or work requirements before work starts on the projects by completing the pre-project safety inspection form prior to the pre-construction meeting. The outcome of the assessment will determine if a site safety plan or integrated work plan is required. Safe work procedures or methods are to be reviewed and set as minimum acceptable standards for work on the job. Permanent locations must utilize the daily AHA and weekly site specific safety audits to identify and address hazards.

On a daily basis, the project supervisor is to complete a safety inspection, which is located on the back side of the daily AHA. The inspection will focus on the safe use of all necessary equipment and proper job procedures. Random safety inspections will be performed during the project by the Safety Director. As a result of these inspections, the superintendent shall correct hazards that are noted, repair or replace hazardous equipment, provide personal protective equipment, and/or enforce the requirements of this Health and Safety Program under the disciplinary policy contained herein. The inspection reports will also be used to identify ongoing or common safety concerns.

Prior to the start of a project, all subcontractors will be identified and informed of the materials to be used by our employees on the job. The list of these products and their MSDS forms are to be kept on-site and made available to other employers upon request.

The daily AHA is a major source of information to identify site specific hazards. The Safety Director will conduct a work place survey, review OSHA 300 logs, review First Report of Injuries, Inspection Reports, Accident Investigation Reports, and collect information from employees to help identify work place hazards. Outside information from journals and the Internet will also be reviewed for purposes of

Hazard Identification. Hazards must be classified, prioritized and addressed based on the risk associated with the task. Each task and hazard is prioritized and detailed on the daily AHA.

All field employees will have an initial safety orientation at the start of their position. Employees will be trained to recognize the hazards of the equipment and materials of the job. The methods of controlling the hazards will be covered as well as emergency procedures. Project integrated work plans, or site specific safety plans will be reviewed prior to the start of construction. Daily AHA meetings will be held prior to each work shift to discuss job-specific hazards.

Communication of Safety and Health Program to Employees

A copy of the Meyer Contracting, Inc. Corporate Safety Program will be provided to all employees at the point of hire and to all current employees. The members of the Safety Department shall also be identified and made known to all employees so that questions and comments may be directed to them. The Safety Department shall maintain a list of who has been provided a copy of the Program, and employees shall sign a form indicating that they have reviewed the Program and have understood its contents

All employees will be trained to recognize the hazards of the equipment and materials of the job. The methods of controlling the hazards will be covered as well as any emergency procedures. Training may take the form of one or more of the following: (1) one-on-one contact with someone assigned with the responsibility for safety training, (2) group setting on the work site such as a safety meetings or AHA meeting, (3) outside training consultant in a seminar onsite or at a training facility.

The Safety Department will maintain a record of who was trained, the date of training, the form of training, and who provided the training.

The Safety Department or supervisors will take every opportunity to explain the specifics of the Safety Program to employees in order to assist them in explaining the purpose and policy behind the program.

All employees will be encouraged to participate in evaluating, identifying and resolving safety and health issues through questionnaires, safety committee, annual Health & Safety Day events, job briefing meetings, informal project safety walks, daily AHA meetings, and formal safety meetings. Incident Investigation Review and Response Process

All employees are to be informed and are required to immediately report any incidents or injuries, regardless of the apparent severity, to their immediate supervisor. An incident is defined as “an unplanned event resulting in personal injury, property damage, loss of assets, fire or explosion, spill or release, or adverse publicity.” The supervisor must report all incidents to the Safety Department within 12 hours of occurrence. An Incident Report will be completed and forwarded to the office within 24 hours. It is the project supervisor’s responsibility to conduct a thorough accident investigation with assistance from the safety compliance department.

In addition to finding out what occurred, an effort must be made to identify the cause, eliminate it, and make proposed changes in our work practices.

 The investigation process consists of the following components:  Aiding the injured person(s) and providing proper medical assistance.  Abate the hazard, if still present, before beginning the investigation.  Investigating and defining the facts.  Finding the real cause.  Reviewing and analyzing the information gathered.  Taking the proper corrective measures to reduce the possibility of recurrence. The project superintendent or Safety Director will conduct an initial investigation and will complete a report listing the facts surrounding the incident. Opinions should not be listed on the incident report and there should not be an attempt to place blame.

Included in the Incident Investigation Report form should be information noted as to what corrective action is needed, if any and what preventive action may be taken to prevent a similar incident. Management will review all reports and investigation. The reports will be used in our ongoing safety evaluation.

Every accident, injury, or illness that has been judged to be an OSHA recordable incident must undergo a comprehensive review by a review team. The primary purpose of this review is to discover exactly what caused the incident, to resolve the issue of responsibility, to develop an action plan to correct any deficiencies in the safety process and to generate a preventive action plans to prevent its reoccurrence.

Site Supervisors will be responsible for conducting a preliminary investigation at the job site in order to obtain any additional information necessary for use by the review team. The review team, at a minimum, will be composed of the Safety Department, Management, Site Supervisor, each individual involved in the accident, and employees remaining at the job site. Disciplinary Policy and Procedure

The success or failure of our Safety Program depends on the cooperation of everyone. Everyone must follow the safety rules and other proper operating procedures of the company, the federal and state agencies, and the owner for whom the work is being done.

In the event of a safety violation, the employee will be provided a written safety violation notice. A copy of the notice will be issued to the employees’ site supervisor/foreman and the Safety Department. Nothing in this policy prohibits the immediate dismissal or removal from the job site of any employee whose conduct constitutes a serious violation of the safety requirements, which could cause serious danger to him/her, co-workers, property, equipment, or the employees of others.

When issuing a safety violation notice the responsible supervisor or Safety Director must meet with the employees(s) to discuss the safety violation. The employee(s) must be informed of the rule or regulation that was violated and the corrective action to be taken.

Implementation of this disciplinary procedure is to be carried out by the project supervisors and foreman. It is the responsibility of each person mentioned above to see that all personnel follow all safety requirements and the warnings are issued as required under this procedure. Safety Program Review, Committee, Management and Employee’s Responsibility

The Meyer Contracting, Inc. Safety Program will be reviewed in January of every year, or at other necessary times. The review will consist of evaluation the OSHA recordable and lost workday injury rate, employee feedback, evaluation of steps taken to implement the specifics of the program, the program’s effectiveness and required changes in the program.

The Safety Committee is a value to our safety program by providing a forum for active employee participation. The Safety Committee is a group that aids and advises both management and employees on safety matters pertaining to site operations or overall company operations.

The key to a safety committee’s success is the support of management. A committee’s recommendations and proposed policies will have the desired effect only if management fully stands behind those recommendations and policies.

Occupational Health Programs/Policies Bloodbourne Pathogens Program / Policy Purpose, Objective and Scope

This program provides both awareness and procedure employee training so to provide them knowledge to protect themselves from a Blood borne Pathogen disease while medically assisting another employee or person.

Provide practical application using “universal precautions” technique in assisting an injured employee or person. The program meets MN Chapter 182 Chapter 5206.0600 (Infectious Agents) and CFR 29 section 1910.1030 for compliance.

Provide employees an understanding of the importance of Universal Precaution, methods of decontamination and reporting requirements when assisting an injured employee with the presents of blood or other bodily fluids.

Explain employee’s responsible to assisted injured employees until outside medical assistance arrives. Encompass employees who may voluntarily choose or are required to come to the aid of a fellow injured employee.

Blood Bourne Pathogens Policy

Our Company requires all employees, trained or not, who chose to render first aid treatment use universal precautions in all situations where an exposure to blood or bodily fluids is present.

(Attachment A) lists employee job classifications/titles in which blood exposure may occur is included in this program. Employees where an exposure may occur include designated individuals administrating first aid.

CFR 29 CFR part 1910.151 requires that in the absence of an infirmary, clinic, or hospital in the near proximity to the workplace, a person or persons are to be adequately trained to render first aid. The company is within a clinic, hospital or first responder response time but job sites may not be, depending on location. The Company will decide if an employee needs First Aid training to render medical assistance due to the absence of outside medical help. When an employee is required by his/her job classifications/titles to render first aid in necessary situations, they will be identified as such. If no one is listed in (Attachment A) an employee’s actions are viewed as strictly voluntary. Where blood or other possibly infectious materials are present and an incident occurs to an employee the Incident Report Form (see Attachment D) is to be properly filled out and included with the accident report.

This program will be made accessible to all employees and any regulatory official upon request. This program is to be reviewed and updated at least annually, and whenever necessary to reflect new and/or modified tasks and procedures and/or when new job classifications/titles are added to the list of employees who may possibly be exposed.

First aid kits will be supplied by the Company and the kit will be equipped with disposable gloves and soap or other antiseptic cleanser (disinfectant, Betadine, bleach, etc.) Personal protective equipment (PPE) is to be provided at no cost by the company. This PPE may include, but is not limited to, gloves, gowns, face shields or masks, eye protection and a ventilation device. PPE is to be considered “appropriate” only if it does not permit blood or other potentially infectious materials to pass through to or reach the employees work clothes and/or skin, eyes, mouth, or other mucous membranes. The Company will repair or replace personal protective equipment as needed to maintain its effectiveness.

Washing facilities and or antiseptic cleaners with clean clothes or paper towels will be provided. Employees will wash their skin as soon as protective gloves and other personal protective equipment are removed. In cases when cleaners and towels are the only means available for cleanup, employees will wash their skin with soap and water as soon as feasible.

Contaminated work surfaces, work areas and/or equipment are to be cleaned immediately and decontaminated with an appropriate disinfectant as soon as feasible after completion of procedures. Broken glassware, which may be contaminated, must not be picked up directly with the hands. It is to be cleaned up with mechanical means such as a brush and dustpan, tongs, or forceps.

A post-exposure evaluation and follow-up is to be made immediately available at no cost to any employee who has an actual work related exposure “incident”. The circumstances of the exposure, identification of the source individual and testing of the source individual’s blood are to be included in this evaluation and follow-up. The result of the source individual’s blood test is to be made available to the exposed employee as soon as the results are known.

The Company will make the Hepatitis B vaccine and vaccination series available at no cost to designated employees prior to being required by their job classifications/titles to administer first aid in necessary situations. Currently, there is no employee required to render first aid/CPR assistance. The vaccine will be made available within 7 days of appointment. The employee may decline the vaccination but if they later decide to receive it, the series is to be made available at no cost to the employee. All employees offered the vaccination series would be required to sign a consent form or a refusal form depending on their decision regarding the series.

For employees who provide first aid to injured employee but are not required by their job classifications/titles to administer first aid in necessary situations, the Company will make the Hepatitis B vaccine and vaccination series available at no cost immediately after a work related exposure incident has occurred.

All immunization shots, blood evaluation and medical counseling are to be made available or under the supervision of a licensed physician or other health care professional. The Company will also ensure that all laboratory tests are performed in an accredited laboratory at no cost to the employee.

A copy of the Bloodborne Pathogens standard will be provided to the physician or other health care provider who is administering the hepatitis B vaccination series or conducting the post-exposure evaluation upon request. Information regarding the incident is also to be provided to those conducting the post-exposure evaluation and follow-up.

Meyer Contracting, Inc. will provide the exposed employee with a copy of the healthcare professional’s written opinion within fifteen days of the completion of the evaluation. Communication of Hazards to Employees

Labels and Sign

Warning labels are to be affixed to containers used to store, transport, or ship blood or other potentially infectious materials. These labels are to be fluorescent orange or orange-red with the required label and letters in contrasting color. Red bags or red containers may be substituted for labels.

Information and Training

Training is to be provided at no cost to the employee and will be conducted during working hours. For designated employees training will be conducted at the time of initial assignment to a job where it is required to come to the aid of an injured employee. Retraining is annual. Non-designated employee educational training will consist of Bloodborne Pathogens highlights, precautions to take, and the Company’s Exposure Control program. The training is to include the following:

 An accessible copy of the standard and an explanation of its contents;  A general explanation of the epidemiology and symptoms of Bloodborne diseases;  An explanation of the modes of transmission of Bloodborne pathogens;  An explanation of the Company’s exposure control plan and how the employees can obtain a copy of the written plan in a reasonable time, place and manner.  An explanation of the appropriate methods to recognize the tasks, procedures and job classifications that may involve exposure to blood and other potentially infectious materials;  An explanation of means and methods to control exposure including engineering controls, work practices, response protocol, and required PPE;  Information on the types, proper use, location, removal, handling, decontamination, and disposal of personal protective equipment;  An explanation of the basis for selection of PPE;  Information on the hepatitis B vaccination series, the benefits of being vaccinated, and company policy on vaccine cost upon a work related incident.  Information on the appropriate actions to take and persons to contact in an emergency involving blood or other potentially infectious materials;  An explanation of the procedure to follow if an exposure incident occurs, including the method of reporting the incident and the medical follow-up that will be made available;  Information on the post-exposure evaluation and follow-up that the Company is required to provide for the employee following an exposure incident;  An explanation of the signs and labels and/or color coding required on those signs and labels;  An opportunity for interactive questions and answers with the person conducting the training session.

Meyer Contracting, Inc. will conduct the training. Meyer Contracting, Inc. is knowledgeable on this subject matter covered in the training program agenda and as it relates to the workplace.

Exposure Control Procedures

Where there is the possibility of exposure to blood or any other possibly infectious material the following procedure will be followed by those employees who volunteer or is designated to respond to render first aid assistance.

Obtain a first aid kit.

Universal precautions must be observed. Always assume that the injured person may be infected with a Bloodborne disease and put on any required personal protective equipment. This should include, at a minimum, gloves and eye protection. Use other available PPE, such as safety glasses/goggles or face shield, and latex gloves or equal, as the situation requires.

First aid maybe rendered to the injured employee. If the situation requires it, call 911 to dispatch an ambulance to the site.

Upon completion of rendering first aid assistance, blood or any other potentially infectious material is to be placed in an appropriately labeled or color-coded container which prevents leakage during collection, handling, processing, storage, transport, or shipping, or a red biohazard bag. If sharps and/or broken glassware are present, they must be cleaned up with mechanical means such as a brush and dustpan, tongs, or forceps.

Properly remove any contaminated personal protective equipment and place it into an appropriately labeled or color-coded container, which prevents leakage during collection, handling, processing, storage, transport, or shipping, or a red biohazard bag.

Immediately wash all exposed skin with soap and water or whatever skin cleaning supplies are present. In cases when cleaners and towels are the only means available for cleanup, wash skin with soap and water as soon as feasible.

If outside contamination of the primary container occurs, the primary container is to be placed within a second container which prevents leakage during handling, processing, storage, transport, or shipping and is labeled and color-coded.

Disinfect contaminated areas with vendor supplied solution that will destroy Bloodborne virus or use bleach solution with a ratio of 10 parts water with one part bleach.

If blood or any other potentially infectious material is present, an exposure report form (Attachment D) is to be properly filled out and included with the accident report form.

If an exposure incident occurs, the Safety Director or Superintendent is to initiate the following actions:

The exposed employee(s) is to be notified of the availability of confidential medical evaluation and follow-up. Medical evaluation can be arranged through the company’s primary provider, local hospital or employee’s personal physician.

Obtain the identity of the source individual. If the source individual cannot be identified, either by lack of knowledge or due to state or local privacy laws, these facts need to be documented.

Consent to test the source individual’s blood for HBV and HIV infectivity is to be sought. If consent is withheld, that fact shall be documented. If consent is granted, or not required by law, the blood tests shall be conducted as soon as feasible, and the results documented. The results of the source individual’s testing shall be made available to the exposed employee(s) in compliance with applicable privacy laws. The evaluating physician shall convey the testing results to the exposed employee(s). Consent to sample and test the source individual’s blood shall be coordinated through the evaluating physician. A sample of the exposed employee(s) blood is to be collected by the doctor, c l i n i c , etc. as soon as feasible, and consent to test the blood shall be sought (Attachment B). If consent is granted by the source individual, the blood shall be tested for HBV and HIV status. If consent by the exposed individual is not granted, the blood sample is to be stored for 90 days under the care of the evaluating physician. The employee will be required to sign Refusal to Test Form. If during the 90-day period, the exposed employee(s) grants consent for testing, the testing shall be done as soon as feasible. Collection and testing (if consented to) of the exposed employee(s) blood needs to be coordinated through the evaluating physician.

Additional medically indicated post exposure follow-up and treatment should be provided to the exposed employee(s), by under the direction of the evaluating physician.

For each employee involved in an exposure incident, the evaluating physician is required to prepare a written opinion within 15 days of completing the evaluation. A copy of the written opinion will be required to be provided to the exposed employee(s). The content of this written opinion is limited to:

Indication (positive or negative) for hepatitis B vaccination, and whether the employee has received the vaccination.

That the exposed employee(s) has been informed of the results of the evaluation.

That the exposed employee(s) has been told of any medical condition resulting from the exposure incident.

If the exposed employee(s) declines hepatitis B vaccine under the medical evaluation and written opinion, the declination form (Attachment C) is to be completed and retained. If the exposed employee(s) later requests hepatitis B vaccine, the vaccination will be provided, according to the recommendation of the evaluating physician.

RECORD KEEPING

Medical Records

The Company will establish and maintain an accurate record of each employee with a BBP occupational exposure. This record is to include:

The name and social security number of the employee;

A copy of the employee’s hepatitis B vaccination status including the dates of the vaccination series and any medical records relative to the employee’s ability to receive the vaccination; however, an employee may decline the vaccination.

A copy of all results of examinations, medical testing, and follow-up procedures. The employee’s copy of the healthcare professional’s written opinion; and, A copy of the information provided to the healthcare professional.

The Company is to ensure that employee medical records are:

Kept confidential; and separate from “personnel files” and,

Not disclosed or reported without the employee’s express written consent to any person within or outside the workplace except as required by this section or as may be required by law.

All medical files must be maintained for no less than the duration of employment plus 30 years.

Training Records

Training records are to include the following information:

The dates of the training sessions;

The contents or a summary of the training sessions;

The names and qualifications of the persons conducting the training; and,

The names and job classifications/titles of all persons attending the training.

Training records are to be maintained for three years from the date on which the training occurred.

Record Availability

The Company will ensure that all records required to be maintained shall be made available upon request to any regulatory official for examination and/or copying.

Employee training records are to be provided upon request for examination and/or copying to employees, employee representatives, and any regulatory official.

Employee medical records are to be provided upon request for examination and/or copying to the subject employee, to anyone having written consent of the subject employee, and any regulatory official.

Transfer of Records

The Company is to comply with the requirements involving transfer of records set forth in 29 CFR 1910.20(h) as follows:

If the Company ceases to do business and there is no successor employer to receive and retain the records for the prescribed period, the Company is to notify the Commissioner of Labor and Industry, 443 Lafayette Road, St. Paul, Minnesota 55155, at least three months prior to their disposal, and transmit them to the Commissioner, if required by the Commissioner to do so, within that three month period. Responsibilities

President:

Approves company program and ensures compliance.

Authorizes budget expenditures to support the BBP program

Provides the necessary resources to implement the BBP Program.

Delegates program development and periodic changes to the EHS Officer.

Safety Director:

Develop the BBP program for upper management approval.

Keeps abreast of regulatory changes

Reviews BBP program annually.

Is Custodian of all training records?

Schedules and arranges for employee training.

Keeps, process all documents where an “incident” has taken place.

Ensure the posting of blood related exposure incidents on the OSHA 300 Log.

Track medical follow-up on employee incident exposure with medical provider to include immunization shots where applicable.

Ensures BBP decontamination supplies for blood bearing incidents are at the job sites.

Coordinate BBP decontamination cleanup with the Superintendent.

Coordinate the disposal of Bloodborne contaminated material to the local hospital/clinic and label as bio hazard waste in red or orange bags.

Arranges for Hepatitis B and other immunization with the medical provider and the employee. Secures and retain all health medical records confidential.

Employees:

Understands program overview and intent.

Alert Superintendent of an employee injury that involves blood incidence exposure to another fellow employee.

Wear appropriate PPE i.e. safety glasses/goggles and latex gloves or equal when providing assistance to another employee.

Complete the necessary incident reporting form, provide a copy to the EHS Officer and keep a copy of a signed report.

Attend training BBP awareness classes. Definitions

Blood - Human blood, human blood components, and products made from human b loo d .

Bloodborne Pathogens - Pathogens are microorganisms that can cause disease in humans. Bloodborne refers to how the virus could be transferred. In non-healthcare workplaces, Bloodborne pathogens have the greatest potential to be transferred through blood-to-blood contact. Bloodborne pathogens include, but are not limited to, hepatitis B virus (HBV), hepatitis C virus (HCV) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).

Bodily Fluids - Semen, vaginal secretions, cerebrospinal fluid, synovial fluid, pleural fluid, pericardial fluid, peritoneal fluid, amniotic fluid, and blood-containing saliva. For the purposes of this program, the term Bloodborne pathogens will be assumed to include all of the above fluids, which have the potential to transmit and receive the viruses described above.

Commissioner - Commissioner of the Department of Labor and Industry.

Contact - Physical contact with potential Bloodborne pathogens regardless of whether personal protective equipment is worn or not. Actual contact may only be blood on gloves.

Contaminated - The presence or reasonably anticipated presence of blood or other potentially infectious materials on an item or surface.

Decontamination - The use of physical or chemical means to remove, inactivate, or destroy Bloodborne pathogens on a surface or item to the point where they are no longer capable of transmitting infectious particles and the surface or item is rendered safe for handling, use, or disposal.

Exposure Incident - When a Bloodborne/bodily fluid enters the body through broken skin or mucous membrane.

HBV - Hepatitis B virus.

HCV - Hepatitis C virus.

HIV - Human immunodeficiency virus.

Incident – See Exposure Incident

Mucous Membrane - Opening of the body including the eyes, mouth, nose, and ears.

Occupational Exposure – Reasonably anticipated skin, eye, mucous membrane, or parenteral contact with blood or other potentially infectious materials that may result from the performance or an employee’s duties.

Other Potentially Infectious Materials (OPIM) - See Bodily Fluids.

Parenteral – Piercing mucous membranes or the skin barrier through such events as needle sticks, human bites, cuts, and abrasions.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - Special equipment and/or clothing to prevent the exchange of blood or OPIM. Examples include, but are not limited to, gloves, glasses, goggles, face shields, masks, aprons, gowns, and ventilation devices. Regulated Waste – Liquid or semi-liquid blood or other potentially infectious materials; contaminated items that would release blood or other potentially infectious materials in a liquid or semi-liquid state if compressed; items that are caked with dried blood or other potentially infectious materials and are capable or releasing these materials during handling.

Source Individual - A person, living or dead, whose blood or OPIM was the source of the transmission of a Bloodborne pathogen.

Universal Precautions - Guidelines established by the Centers for Disease Control intended to decrease the risk of Bloodborne disease transmission. According to the concept of Universal Precautions, all human blood and certain bodily fluids are treated as if known to be infectious. The guidelines include wearing PPE in all situations regardless of the perceived status of the source individual. Attachments Meyer Contracting, Inc. Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Control

Program Affected Employees

The employees listed below are required as part of their job duties at Meyer Contracting, Inc. to render employee first aid assistance. If employees are not required to render medical assistance, indicate by placing the word “None” in number one (1).

1. None

The types of the first aid tasks to be rendered by these employees are to be limited to the procedures and methods allowed by their individual certification status. ATTACHMENT B

Information about hepatitis B Vaccine:

The Disease: Hepatitis B is a viral infection caused by hepatitis B virus (HBV) which causes death in 1% to 2% of patients. Most people with hepatitis B recover completely, but approximately 5% to 10% become chronic carriers of the virus. Most of these people have no symptoms, but can continue to transmit the disease to others. Some may develop chronic active hepatitis and cirrhosis. HBV also appears to be a causative factor in the development of liver cancer. Thus, immunization against hepatitis B can prevent acute hepatitis and also reduce sickness and death from chronic active hepatitis, cirrhosis and liver cancer.

The Vaccine (Recombinant-Engerix-B): Hepatitis B vaccine is produced as a synthetic compound. The vaccine consists of highly purified, formalin-inactivated hepatitis B antigen (viral coating material). It has been extensively tested for safety in chimpanzees and for safety and efficacy in large scale clinical trials with human subjects. A high percentage of healthy people who receive two doses of vaccine and booster achieve high levels of surface antibody (anti-HBs) and protection against hepatitis B. Persons with immune-system abnormalities, such as dialysis patients, have less response to the vaccine, but over half of those receiving it do develop antibodies. Full immunization r e q u i r e s three doses of vaccine over a six-month period although some persons may not develop immunity even after three doses. There is no evidence that the vaccine has ever caused hepatitis B. However, persons who have been infected with HBV prior to receiving the vaccine may go on to develop clinical hepatitis in spite of immunization. The duration of immunity is unknown at this time.

Possible Vaccine Side Effects: The incidence of side effects is very low. No serious side effects have been reported with the vaccine. A few persons experience tenderness and redness at the site of injection. Low-grade fever may occur. Rash, nausea, joint pain and mild fatigue have also been reported. The possibility exists that more serious side effects may be identified with more extensive use.

If you have any questions about hepatitis B or the hepatitis B vaccine, please ask your Superintendent.

************************************************************************ Meyer Contracting, Inc. Hepatitis B Vaccination Series Consent Form

I have read the above statement about hepatitis B and the hepatitis B vaccine. I have had the opportunity to ask questions and understand the benefits and risks of hepatitis B vaccination. I understand that I must have three doses of vaccine to confer immunity. However, as with all medical treatment, there is no guarantee that I will become immune or that I will not experience an adverse side effect from the vaccine. I request that it be given to me.

Name: Date vaccinated Lot number

Signature:

Date: ATTACHMENT C

Information about hepatitis B Vaccine:

The Disease: Hepatitis B is a viral infection caused by hepatitis B virus (HBV) which causes death in 1% to 2% of patients. Most people with hepatitis B recover completely, but approximately 5% to 10% become chronic carriers of the virus. Most of these people have no symptoms, but can continue to transmit the disease to others. Some may develop chronic active hepatitis and cirrhosis. HBV also appears to be a causative factor in the development of liver cancer. Thus, immunization against hepatitis B can prevent acute hepatitis and also reduce sickness and death from chronic active hepatitis, cirrhosis and liver cancer.

The Vaccine (Recombinant-Engerix-B): Hepatitis B vaccine is produced as a synthetic compound. The vaccine consists of highly purified, formalin-inactivated hepatitis B antigen (viral coating material). It has been extensively tested for safety in chimpanzees and for safety and efficacy in large scale clinical trials with human subjects. A high percentage of healthy people who receive two doses of vaccine and booster achieve high levels of surface antibody (anti-HBs) and protection against hepatitis B. Persons with immune-system abnormalities, such as dialysis patients, have less response to the vaccine, but over half of those receiving it do develop antibodies. Full immunization r e q u i r e s three doses of vaccine over a six-month period although some persons may not develop immunity even after three doses. There is no evidence that the vaccine has ever caused hepatitis B. However, persons who have been infected with HBV prior to receiving the vaccine may go on to develop clinical hepatitis in spite of immunization. The duration of immunity is unknown at this time.

Possible Vaccine Side Effects: The incidence of side effects is very low. No serious side effects have been reported with the vaccine. A few persons experience tenderness and redness at the site of injection. Low-grade fever may occur. Rash, nausea, joint pain and mild fatigue have also been reported. The possibility exists that more serious side effects may be identified with more extensive use.

If you have any questions about hepatitis B or the hepatitis B vaccine, please ask your Superintendent.

************************************************************************ Meyer Contracting, Inc. Hepatitis B Vaccination Series Refusal Form

I have read the above statement about hepatitis B and the hepatitis B vaccine. I have had the opportunity to ask questions and understand the benefits and risks of hepatitis B vaccination. I do not wish to receive the hepatitis B vaccination at this time.

Signature:

Date: ATTACHMENT D

Meyer Contracting, Inc. Bloodborne Pathogen Incident Report Form

Upon completion of rendering first aid assistance, if blood or any other potentially infectious material is present, this exposure report form is to be properly filled out and included with the accident report form.

Date and Time of incident:

Names and job classifications/titles of persons who rendered first aid assistance:

Type of first aid assistance rendered:

Did any of the above listed people have an exposure? MN GOOD SAMARITAN LAW Chapter 319 HF No. 380

An Act relating to negligence; regulating the liability of good Samaritans; creating a duty to assist in certain circumstances; making it a petty misdemeanor to refuse to a s s i s t .

Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of Minnesota: Section

1. 604.05 Good Samaritan Law

Any person at the scene of an emergency who knows that another person is exposed to or has suffered grave physical harm shall, to the extent that he can do so without danger or peril to himself or others, give reasonable assistance to the exposed person. Reasonable assistance may include obtaining or attempting to obtain aid from law enforcement or medical personnel. Any person who violated this section is guilty of a petty misdemeanor.

Any person, including a public or private nonprofit volunteer firefighter, volunteer police officer, volunteer ambulance attendant, and volunteer first provider of emergency medical services, who in good faith and in the exercise of reasonable care without compensation or the expectation of compensation renders emergency care at the scene of an emergency or during transit to a location where professional medical care can be rendered, is not liable for any civil damages as a result of acts or omissions by that person in rendering the emergency care unless that person acts in a willful and wanton or reckless manner in providing the care. Any person rendering emergency care during the course of regular employment, and receiving compensation or expecting to receive compensation for rendering such care, shall be excluded from the protection of this section.

For the purposes of this section, the scene of emergency shall be those areas not within the confines of a hospital or other institution, which has hospital facilities, or an office of a person licensed to practice one or more of the healing arts pursuant to chapters 147, 148, 150A, or 153.

For the purposes of this section, compensation does not include nominal payments, reimbursement for expenses, or pension benefits.

Effective August 1, 1983 Hepatitis B

Hepatitis B - what is it?

Although there are other types of hepatitis, hepatitis B is one of the most serious types. Hepatitis B is a disease that affects the liver and is caused by the hepatitis B virus.

In the United States, there are about 300,000 new cases of hepatitis B infections each year. Adults who have hepatitis B may not look or feel sick at all when they become infected. Some may develop a mild, flue-like illness. Others become very ill and feel extremely tired, develop jaundice (yellow skin and eyes), have dark urine, suffer abdominal and joint pain, and may require hospitalization. Fortunately, most people recover fully from hepatitis infections; but some people who get hepatitis B never fully recover and carry the virus in their blood for a lifetime. This is known as a chronic hepatitis B infection. These people are hepatitis B carriers.

Currently, there are about one million chronic hepatitis B carriers in the United States who are “infectious”, or capable of spreading the disease to others throughout their lives. All run the risk of developing life-threatening liver disease, cirrhosis, or liver cancer. About 5,000 people a year die from liver disease caused by hepatitis B. The younger you are when infection occurs, the more likely it is that you will become a carrier.

How do people get hepatitis B

The hepatitis B virus is found in the blood or in other body fluids of infected persons. The hepatitis B virus is transmitted in several ways:

 Born to a mother who carries the hepatitis B virus.

 Living in the same household as someone who is a chronic carrier.

 Having a job that involves exposure to human blood

 Having sex with an infected person.

 Sharing needles for injecting drugs.

Protection against hepatitis B

Vaccines that can help protect you from hepatitis B infection are available. Consult your doctor about the benefits and risks of being immunized.

Please see your doctor for full prescribing information. Sharps Injury Log

Supervisors’ Instructions: 1. Complete all sections of this form; 2. Make a photocopy for your own records; and 3. Submit copy to Safety Director within 14 days

Injured Employee (Last, First) Social Security # Phone/E-Mail:

Department Supervisor (Last, First) Phone/E-Mail:

1. Date & Time of Injury 2. Location of incident 3. Body part injured

4. Job Classification of injured employee 5. Procedure being performed at time of injury

6. Describe how the incident occurred

7. Sharps Information: Identify Sharp involved(if known) a. Did the device being used have Type: engineered sharps injury protection?(If Yes No Don’t Brand: yes, go on to question b & c below) know Model: (e.g. 18g needle/ABC Medical/”no b. Was the protective mechanism Yes Yes-partially No stick” syringe) Activated? c. Did the exposure incident occur: Before During After Activation Activation Activation 8. If the sharp had no engineered sharps injury protection, injured employee’s opinion as to whether and how such a mechanism could have prevented the i n j u r y .

9. Injured employee’s opinion as to whether there are any other engineering, administrative or work practices controls that could have prevented the injury.

Employees Signature Date Supervisor Comments/Follow-up (place additional comments on back) Meyer Contracting, Inc. Bloodborne Pathogen Training

Instructor: Date:

Topics Covered 1. General Explanation 7. Disposal 2. Policy 8. Decontamination 3. Employees covered 9. Hygiene 4. Washing facilities/cloth 10. Vaccine, Hepatitis B (before/after) 5. PPE provided, i.e. rubber gloves 11. Post exposure 6. Labels (bags-fluorescent orange, orange red 12. Incident report with label or red bags, or container)

Name (print) Signature Job Title 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15.

Instructor: Date: Right to Know Hazard Communications Meyer Contracting, Inc., Inc. MN Employee Right-To-Know Program Hazardous Communications

Meyer Contracting, Inc., Inc.’s Right-To-Know Program goal is to educate our employees on the safe use of hazardous substances and dealing with infectious agents. Harmful physical agents will be addressed in individual programs i.e. Personal Protective Equipment, Heat Stress, Bloodborne Pathogens, etc. The company will evaluate chemicals at the job-site and those that may be present at our facility. This information will be provided to our employees. This comprehensive program will include container labeling, understanding Material Safety Data Sheets (SDS), and employee training. Part of the training program includes appropriate protective measures when using chemicals, first aid information and cleanup of spills. This program complies with all requirements of the Federal Hazard Communication Standard 29 CFR 1910.1200 with additions to meet the MN specific requirements.

A written MN Right-to-Know (Hazard Communication) program shall be developed, implemented, and maintained at each workplace that describes how labels & other forms of warning, safety data sheets, & employee information will be met.

List of Hazardous Substances A company survey includes Products and Chemicals used by the company to determine which fall under the Right-To-Know Act. This list of product chemicals is kept in a three- ring binder available for review by all company employees and subcontractors. Information on the products and/or chemicals can be obtained by reviewing a Material Safety Data Sheet (SDS). The type of information that can be obtained will appear in the below paragraph. The chemical name listed in the index will correspond to a SDS. Employees will be trained on how to read a SDS to facilitate an understanding of the information.

Safety Data Sheet

The SDS is a document containing eight sections or chapters describing the product/chemical’s characteristics used by company's employees identified in the survey (see Appendixes A and B). Safety Data Sheets will typically be included with each shipped product, however, it is the responsibility of the receiving party to contact the manufacturer, and supplier or vendor as necessary to secure the SDS before the product is released for general use.

 Identification of the source of the product/chemical, the name of the chemical or product, and product label  Hazardous ingredients  Physical/Chemical Characteristics  Fire and explosion data  Reactivity Data  Health hazard data  Precautions for safe handling and use  Control measures

Upon initial employment, the Safety Coordinator and/or Superintendent will inform t h e employee of the location of the SDS’s. The company will provide the SDS and Right-To- Know Program and make it available for review to all Meyer Contracting, Inc., Inc. employees. Meyer Contracting, Inc. will provide SDS information to other Contractors that may potentially come into contact with a hazardous chemical or substances that Meyer Contracting is using on multi- employer job sites when the other contractor arrives on site. In the event other contractors must work with Meyer Contracting personnel, those other contractor employees shall be instructed on the hazards associated with the chemicals and substances being used and the locations of the SDS and how to read the labels before they can begin work. Meyer Contracting, Inc., Inc. will provide this information on-site and will be periodically updating this program. In cases where an employee must travel between work sites the SDS shall be located at both a primary job site and in each company vehicle. All employees will have immediate access to SDS information. When products that present a significant physical or health hazard are being used, Meyer Contracting, Inc., Inc. and/or the Sub Contractor will notify any potential exposed workers and their management. The Safety Coordinator will review incoming data sheets for the company for new and significant health/safety information. New products/chemicals that fall under the Right-To- Know Program received will have their own SDS and must be obtained before using the chemical or substance.

If a SDS is found to be missing, it is the responsibility of the discovering employee to notify the Superintendent who then will notify the Safety Coordinator. The Safety Coordinator will contact the vendor or the manufacturer to request a new and updated SDS.

The SDS and Hazardous Substances List Binder will be reviewed annually by Meyer Contracting, Inc., Inc. to ensure that all the SDSs are present for the chemicals on the premise and used in the workplace. Meyer Contracting, Inc., Inc. has designated the Safety Coordinator to update the SDS on the chemicals employees work with. The SDS and Hazardous Substances List Binder will be located at each job-site determined by Meyer Contracting, Inc., Inc. Meyer Contracting, Inc. will make the SDS readily available to anyone and the location of the SDS will be made known to all employees.

Responsibilities

Safety Coordinator

 Develops and maintains a MN Employee Right-To-Know SDS binder that will satisfy the requirements of Minnesota and Federal law.  Implements and maintains the MN Employee Right-To-Know Program.  Provides information to employees on types of chemicals used and ensures proper training for safe and proper chemical handling to be used to protect themselves from chemical hazards.  Enforces all provisions of the MN Employee Right-To-Know Program in the company on the job sites along with the Superintendent.  Updates and replaces SDSs at least every 3 years and obtains new SDSs when needed.  Reviews the incoming SDSs for new and significant health/safety information.  Communicates new and important information to the Superintendent.  Responds and makes available upon request to employees, their designated representatives, and OSHA Compliance Officer this written program or a product’s Material Safety Data Sheet.  A copy of this program will be kept with the SDS binder and in the Company’s Safety, Health, and Loss Prevention Manual Appendix Binder.

Superintendent

 Works with the Safety Coordinator in implementing the MN Employee Right-To- Know Program.  Upon initial employment to the work area, the Superintendent will inform the employee of the location of the SDS, MN Employee Right-To-Know Program highlights, and employee’s responsibilities.  Replaces missing and obtains new SDSs when needed. Coordinates with the Safety Coordinator on obtaining new product SDS.  Reviews the incoming SDSs for new and significant health/safety information.  Briefs the employee on the product’s hazards and the required personal protective equipment before use. Enforces the MN Employee Right-To-Know Program. Employee

 Attends all Company sponsored training sessions on the MN Employee Right-To- Know Program.  Requests and reads any Material Safety Data Sheets that are applicable to his/her job.  Wears and maintains all personal protective equipment recommended by the SDS that is provided by the company to insure against chemical injuries and accidents.  Consults with the Superintendent if there are any questions regarding this program or personal protection provided under it.  Reads and follows label directions on every chemical container before use.  Reports hazardous conditions to the Superintendent.  Reports all injuries and accidents to the Superintendent.

Employee Information and Training

All Meyer Contracting, Inc., Inc. employees will attend initial and annual refresher training sessions sponsored by the company on the Right-To-Know Program. Meyer C o n t r a c t i n g , Inc., Inc. will train its own employees on the Right-To-Know Program. The training program will provide the following information in English and through an interpreter, in the employee’s predominant language as necessary:

 An overview of the Right-To-Know regulation requirements including employees’ rights under the “Act”  Location and identification of chemicals in work area  Where the Right-To-Know Program and the SDS binder on chemicals used are located for review  Methods and observations that may be used to detect the presence and/or release of a hazardous chemical in their work area.  The health and physical hazards of the chemical.  Steps the employees can take to protect themselves from exposure to hazardous chemicals such as work practices, emergency procedures, and personal protective equipment use  Explanation of the SDS information to enable the employees to obtain and use the appropriate hazard information reviewed  Steps employees can take to improve the program, and take charge of their actions in controlling exposure to chemicals. Employees have to contact the Superintendent for any questions that arise outside of the training sessions. Review new chemicals with the Superintendent before use.  Employee detection of known harmful physical agents, exposure control and appropriate emergency treatment.  Explanation of signs and symptoms of the most common infectious agents and ways to recognize tasks that could lead to exposure. Employees also will be trained on exposure control, emergency and reporting procedures and the benefits of vaccinations.

Hazardous Non-Routine Tasks

Periodically employees may be required to perform non-routine tasks involving hazardous substances. Prior to starting work on such projects, each affected employee will be given information by the Superintendent about hazards to which they may be exposed during such an activity. The information will include:

 Specific hazards of the chemical.  Protective safety measures, which must be utilized.  Measures the company has taken to lessen the hazards, including ventilation, respirator usage, presence of another employee, and emergency procedures.

Labeling

 Original shipping containers not having the required labeling information will be labeled at receiving before being used. The labels must identify the hazardous substance, appropriate manufacturer, the import or responsible party; they must also reference the appropriate SDS sheet.  Each container containing hazardous substances is required to be labeled with the minimum information: identity of the substances and the appropriate hazard warning.  NEVER use food containers for any hazardous substance or chemical storage!  An “immediate use" container needs no labeling if it is under the employee’s control at all times and knowledge of the substance in the container.  Labels and other forms of warning shall not be destroyed or defaced, all labels shall be replaced as necessary to ensure safe use of the product by all workers.

Handling or Dealing with Infectious Agents

Bloodborne Pathogens are infectious materials in blood and all other bodily fluids that can cause disease in humans, including but not limited to Hepatitis B and C and the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Workers exposed to these pathogens risk serious illness o r Death. Workers other than health professionals are likely to risk exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens while giving first aid. Although the risk of giving or getting HIV or other serious diseases when administering first aid is very small, it’s always best to take proper precautions.

 Bloodborne diseases are spread through direct contact with the body fluids (blood, saliva etc.) of an infected person. The viruses can enter the non-infected person’s bloodstream through open cuts or sores on the skin or by contact with any mucus membrane in openings such as mouth and/or eyes.  To reduce contact with blood when you are trying to control bleeding, always use a barrier between you and the victim’s blood, such as gloves, several dressings, plastic wrap or other means.  Try to avoid direct contact with other bodily fluids such as saliva, vomit, feces and/or urine.  Try to avoid touching surfaces and/or objects that have been contaminated with the blood or body fluids.  Always wash/scrub your hands immediately and thoroughly with soap and under running warm water after giving first aid, even if you wore gloves.  If you come into contact with a victim’s body fluids, seek advice from your physician and report the incident to your Superintendent. Attachments Meyer Contracting, Inc., Inc. Subcontractor Hazardous Materials

In order to ensure the safety and health of all employees and to comply with Minnesota and Federal regulations, it is necessary that all subcontractors be aware of their obligations with respect to hazardous materials while working on Meyer Contracting, Inc., Inc. Job-sites.

Each subcontractor is responsible for informing their workers about the hazards associated with products being used on site. The subcontractor will provide Material Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for viewing by workers for all products considered hazardous by Minnesota and Federal guidelines. The worker must be instructed by their Supervisor on how to properly read the SDS. This should include understanding the necessary precautions to be taken when handling the product and any hazard associated with the chemicals it contains along with all other pertinent information. The subcontractor will inform the workers of the location of the SDS binder. The subcontractor shall ensure copies of all SDS, for only those materials brought to the job site, will be given to Meyer Contracting, Inc., Inc. prior to arrival on the job-site to perform any type of work.

Agrees to provide the necessary training to its workers before they begin work on Meyer Contracting, Inc., Inc.’s job-site. This must include training on any new products introduced at the site following the initial training.

All training must be documented in written form. The training record must consist of the names of the trained workers, the signature of the individual who conducted the training, and a brief summary of topics covered.

Subcontractor Representative (print name)

Date: / / Subcontractor Representative (sign name)

Meyer Contracting, Inc., Inc. Representative (print name)

Date: / / Meyer Contracting, Inc., Inc. Representative (sign name) Appendix B Safety Data Sheet Checklist

Each SDS must contain the following information:

• Pictograms • Signal Words • product or chemical identity used on the label • manufacturer's name and address • chemical and common names of each hazardous ingredient • name, address and phone number for emergency information • preparation or revision date • the hazardous chemical's physical and chemical characteristics (such as vapor pressure and flashpoint) • physical hazards, including the potential for fire, explosion and reactivity • known health hazards • OSHA permissible exposure limit (PEL), ACGIH Threshold Limit Value (TLV) or other exposure limits • emergency and first-aid procedures • whether OSHA, NTP or IARC lists the ingredients as a carcinogen • precautions for safe handling and use • control measures such as engineering controls, work practices or personal protective equipment • primary routes of entry • procedures for spills, leaks and clean-up Meyer Contracting, Inc., Inc. JOB-SITE CARBON MONOXIDE TEST RECORDS

Meyer Contracting, Inc., Inc. monitors at least daily the environmental exposure of on-site workers to carbon monoxide (CO) whenever internal combustion engines discharge engine exhaust gases indoors or un-vented space heaters are operated indoors to ensure that CO levels do not exceed 50 parts per million (ppm) over an 8-hour timeframe. Tests may need to be performed more frequently depending on previous testing results, amount of equipment being operated and duration. Meyer Contracting, Inc., Inc. requires workers to take action to correct and reduce levels of CO when the recorded level is at 35ppm or higher. At this time it is required to introduce fresh air into the area or start ventilation to reduce levels. Once the levels reach 70ppm, all work must be stopped and workers removed from the work area until such time that air quality has improved below the 35ppm level.

Job-Site Location:

Superintendent:

Equipment used for testing: Last calibrated: / /

Date Of Time Of Parts Person Date Of Time Of Parts Person Conducting Test Test Per Conducting Test Test Test Per Test Million Million

a.m. / p.m. a.m. / p.m.

a.m. / p.m. a.m. / p.m. Appendix C – Examples of Labelling and Pictogram

Meyer Contracting, Inc. MN Employee Right-to-Know Program

INSTRUCTOR: DATE:

Reviewed with employees the Safety Data Sheets (SDS) “sections” stressing the importance of each section. Explained and interpreted terms, the handling and use of products, health hazards, etc. Discussed new GHS changes i.e. pictograms, MSDS/SDS, signal words, etc. Discussed the meaning of physical - and health and environmental hazards. Covered what to do in case of an emergency. Reviewed SDS of products actually used at the company and reviewed sections applying what they learned.

Discussed acute effects and chronic effects of products. Stressed that eating and drinking at work stations is prohibited due to the possibility of ingesting hazardous material(s). Informed the employees that the Hazard Communication Regulatory Standard is available for review.

Employees were informed that the binder containing the SDS is located in the designated area. The written program, listing of chemicals, SDS, MN Right-to-Know regulation, copy of the training material, and SDS explanations are also in the binder. Employees are free to review this material.

Further discussed were harmful physical agents such as noise, heat and radiation.

Showed: GHS PPT

Print Name Signature Job-Title 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

Instructor’s Signature: _ Date: _ _ Hearing Conservation Program & Policy Purpose, Objective, Scope

Purpose

The purpose is to establish a program that identifies work areas where noise exposure occurs taking proactive measures to prevent hearing loss from occurring among affected employees. The second purpose is to comply with 29 CFR 1910.95 Hearing Conservation Standard.

Objective

The objective is to implement a Hearing Conservation Program based on the levels of noise exposure to prevent employee hearing loss.

This program covers all employees and work areas within the construction area that are exposed to 85 dBA TWA or greater.

Overview

 Meyer Contracting, Inc. will administer an effective Hearing Conservation Program whenever our employees may equal or exceed exposure of 85 dBA and/or, at our discretion those noise levels that fall between 80 dBA through 85 dBA over an 8-hour time-weighted average. The Hearing Conservation Program may be required in those areas where construction activities are performed.

 Meyer Contracting, Inc. implemented a sampling strategy to identify employees for inclusion in our Hearing Conservation Program. Dosimeter testing will be performed every two to three years or as process changes dictate. Meyer Contracting, Inc. will supply the proper selection of hearing protectors. Noise level variance occurs within the construction activities, depending on what is being worked.

 This program meets or exceeds the requirements of 29 CFR Part 1910.95.

Program Requirements

Noise Monitoring The noise in the construction area can fluctuate. Dosimeter test results may require the company to institute a Hearing Conservation Program. The areas tested will include, but not be limited to, areas that heavy equipment is operated, jack hammering of concrete, cutting of lumber, grinding, etc. Noise monitoring will incorporate a monitoring strategy that represents the noise employees are exposed to during the day. Employee dosimeter testing will be performed measuring 8-hour noise exposure. Noise monitoring will be repeated whenever a change in production, process, equipment, or controls, changes the noise exposure, particularly when additional employees may be exposed at or above the action level of 85 dBA. Employees whose areas exceed the 85 dBA over an eight- hour period will be notified of the monitoring results. Audiograms

 Meyer Contracting, Inc. will provide hearing audiograms to production employees or other employees exposed to 85 dBA over an eight hour time period. Audiograms will be performed by one of the following professionals provided by an outside testing agency: a physician or a technician who is certified by the Council of Accreditation in Occupational Hearing Conservation or has demonstrated competence in administering audiometric examinations.

 Employees will be given a baseline audiogram within 6 months of employment when working in those areas determined by Meyer Contracting, Inc. to require audiograms. Meyer Contracting, Inc. utilizes a mobile test van or local clinic where initial or baseline testing of new employees may exceed the 6 months but will occur within one year of employment. The company does not have their own hearing test capability.

 The employee will be instructed to stay away from workplace type noise 14 hours prior to audiogram testing. This can be accomplished by avoiding noise during time away from work, or by utilizing hearing protectors in the workplace. Meyer Contracting, Inc. will notify employees when the hearing test will take place, enabling the employee to avoid workplace type of noise.

 Meyer Contracting, Inc. will test the hearing threshold in each ear with test frequency including a minimum of 500, 1000, 2000, 3000, 4000, 6000 Hz and others upon the discretion of the company.

Standard Threshold Shift (STS)

 A threshold shift is a change in hearing threshold relative to the baseline audiogram of an average of 10 dBA or more at 2000, 3000, and 4000 Hz in either ear or both relative to the most recent audiogram. Where this is the employee’s first STS the comparison is made to the original baseline. If the employee had a previous experienced recordable hearing loss, compare the employee’s current audiogram with the employee’s revised baseline audiogram (the audiogram reflecting the employee’s previous recordable hearing loss case).

 Recordable STS is to be entered on the OSHA 300 Log.  Annual audiograms will be given. The new audiograms will be compared to the baseline audiogram (the initial test) to determine if a threshold shift has occurred to the ear. If a standard threshold shift occurs, a retest will be given to verify the shift. If a standard threshold shift is noted the employee must be notified in writing within 21 days of the determination. The firm that performs the audiogram test will check background noise measurements, previous audiograms, and testing equipment.

 If a threshold shift is verified, due to workplace noise, our Company will fit the employee with hearing protectors, train them in their use and care, and require the employee to wear them.  If the employee has been previously fitted, that person will be refitted and retrained in the use of hearing protection and be given hearing protectors (if possible) with better attenuation.  Meyer Contracting, Inc. or the audiometric firm will notify the employee if additional testing is necessary or if Meyer Contracting, Inc. suspects that a medical pathology of the ear is caused or aggravated by the wearing of hearing protectors.

Controls

 When employees are exposed to noise levels outlined in the below Permissible Noise Exposure Table, Meyer Contracting, Inc. will utilize administrative or engineering controls.

 If neither administrative controls nor engineering control the level of noise, hearing protection will be required as a method to control noise below the level of the following table. Permissible Noise Exposure Table

Duration per day, hours Sound level dBA slow response 8 hours 90 6 hours 92 4 hours 95 3 hours 97 2 hours 100 1 1/2 hours 102 1 hour 105 ½ hour 110 Hearing Protectors

Meyer Contracting, Inc. will make hearing protectors available at 80 dBA and require that they be worn by employees exposed to an 8 hour time-weighted average of 85 dBA or at the lower discretionary level determined by Meyer Contracting, Inc. described above. Three options of hearing protection types will be made available to employees. These types include, but are not limited to, plugs, banded plugs, muffs, or any combination of these types. The hearing protectors will be provided and replaced at no cost to the employee when used at our Company. Meyer Contracting, Inc. will require wearing the protectors when:

 Areas have been determined by Meyer Contracting, Inc. to need hearing protection,  Required by law,  Any employee has not yet had a baseline audiogram,  Employees have experienced a standard threshold shift.

Hearing Protection Selection

Employees will be given the opportunity to select their hearing protection from a variety of suitable hearing protectors provided by our Company. Employees will be given training on the general care requirement of the protectors. Proper initial fitting is important. The correct use will be monitored by the Superintendent.

Our Company will utilize Noise Reduction Rating (NRR) System to determine the proper attenuation for hearing protection for the noise generated within the construction areas. The NRR rating normally is on the manufacturer’s literature or on the package. The hearing protection at a minimum will reduce employee noise exposure to 90 dBA (unless employee experienced a STS); however, the goal is to reduce employee noise exposure to 85 dBA in an 8-hour time-weighted average and lower to be consistent with the discretion of Meyer Contracting, Inc. previously noted above. The hearing protectors will be evaluated annually for effectiveness.

Meyer Contracting, Inc. will evaluate hearing protector NRR by using the method established by the National Institute of Occupational Health which describes in the “list of Personal Hearing Protectors and Attenuation Data: HEW Publication No. 76- 120, 1975. A type II sound level dosimeter will be set at the “A” weighting network. The employee A-weighted TWA will be established. Seven dB will be from the NRR, and subtract the remainder from the A-weighted TWA to obtain the estimated A- weighted TWA under the ear protector. The remaining total is the TWA based on the A-weighted scale. Training

Meyer Contracting, Inc.’s Hearing Conservation Training Program is companywide and will be provided annually. The program training will address the work activity noise exposure. Training must be updated when there are changes in PPE or work processes that would increase the noise levels an employee is Effects of noise on hearing

Purpose of hearing protection:

A..a) Advantages/disadvantages and attenuation of various hearing protection types A..b) Selection

Fitting, use, and care

Purpose of Audiograms exposed to. In general, the program will include the following items.

Hearing Conservation Standard

Upon request, Meyer Contracting, Inc. will provide a written copy of the OSHA standard on Hearing Conservation Standard, 29 CFR 1910.95.

Records

 Meyer Contracting, Inc. will retain records of noise monitoring performed, method used, and qualifications of the monitoring individual. The sound monitoring procedure must be posted and accessible for all employees to see.

 Employee audiometric testing will be kept throughout the course of employment by the firm performing audiometric testing and by this Company. If the employee requests these records, the audiograms will be furnished to the employee. Meyer Contracting, Inc. has fifteen working days to provide these records. If records cannot be furnished in fifteen days, Meyer Contracting, Inc. will apprise the requesting employee of the reason for delay and approximate the time the record will be made available. Meyer Contracting, Inc. may consider copying cost for record duplication, but not overhead expense.

 If Meyer Contracting, Inc. ceases to do business; Meyer Contracting, Inc. will transfer these records to the successive employer.

Hearing Loss Required on OSHA 300 Log Entry

 See Standard Threshold Shift Section III(C)  A work related hearing loss averaging 25 dB or more at 2000, 3000 and 4000 hertz in either ear is required to be entered onto the OSHA 300 Log. The employee’s original baseline is used for the comparison. Correction for Presbycusis (aging) can be used. Responsibilities

President

 Overall Hearing Conservation Program Administrator  Annually, provides schedule training time for all affected employees  Evaluates noise areas for engineering noise controls with TWA of 90 dBA or greater  Informs the Superintendent with sufficient notice of hearing tests (audiogram)  Provides optional hearing protection in areas 80 dBA to 85 dBA or higher at no cost to employee  Provides audiograms to the employee representative  Establishes training program curriculum and training schedule  Requires annual training attendance for all affected employees  Enforces the usage of hearing protection in required areas  Utilizes the Corporate Safety Coordinator for hearing conservation issues/questions

Safety Director

 Selects three different styles/models of hearing protection for employee choice  Ensures employees receive initial hearing test within six months of start date  Periodically monitors hearing protection requirements.  Keeps all audiograms on file for the length of employee employment.  Monitor new employees to provide an initial hearing test within six - twelve months of start date.  Schedules audiometric testing in coordination with the Superintendents.  Reviews audiograms for Standard Threshold Shift (STS.)  Notifies the employee if additional testing is necessary or if it is suspected that a medical pathology of the ear is caused or aggravated by the wearing of hearing protectors.  Ensures a STS is entered onto the OSHA 300 Log.  Keeps files with hearing conservation training roster.  Conduct Annual Employee training in Hearing Conservation Program. Superintendent

 Informs employees with sufficient notice of hearing tests (audiogram).  Enforce the usage of hearing protection in required areas and ensure that the hearing protectors are used properly as trained.  Orientate new employee in areas requiring protection.  Release employees to attend annual training.  Provide educational awareness on hearing protection use and availability.  Counsel employees having a (STS) about usage, refit the employee with hearing protectors, retrain them in their use and care, and reemphasize the company requirements use of hearing protectors, reevaluate the types of hearing protection provided and/or require new employees to wear them.

Employees

 Cooperates with personal noise testing which will consist of wearing a noise dosimeter  Wear hearing protection as instructed in required areas  Keep hearing protection clean (some protectors can be washed)  Cooperates with the company in hearing tests (audiograms) to include avoiding loud noises (above 80 dBA) 14 hours prior to testing. This can be done by using earplugs, avoiding Walkman type of listening devices, etc.  Attend annual training Hearing Conservation Policy/Procedure Meyer Contracting, Inc.’s policy is to periodically monitor noise sources that our employees are exposed to in our facility. The company will make all reasonable attempts to reduce employee noise exposure. The company will furnish to employees, free of charge, a variety of hearing protection. The company will comply with OSHA regulatory standard 1910.95

The company will accomplish the following tasks:

 Perform noise measurements/sound surveys

 Review engineering and administrative controls

 Provide all exposed employee’s annual audiometric test

 Ensure annual employee hearing conservation training

 Keep all records updated

 Evaluate the hearing conservation program annually.

In addition, the company expects and will enforce the use of hearing protection in those areas identified, as hearing protection required. Hearing protection usage violations will be handled through the company’s disciplinary program. Foremen will enforce hearing protection and are expected to be an example of compliance. Meyer Contracting, Inc. Hearing Conservation Training

Date: Instructor:

The following material was discussed with employees.

1. How the ear works, and the impact of noise on hearing. 2. Level of noise in comparison to other noises in the environment 3. Equating noise to visual acuity 4. Purpose of audiograms 5. Reading of personal audiograms 6. Use of hearing protection, care, fitting

Name (print) Signature Job Title 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

Instructor: Date: _

Heat Stress Policy & Program Heat Stress Program

Heat Stress

There are a number of steps that can be taken, either alone or in combination with others, to reduce and control the hazards of heat stress in the workplace. These guidelines are designed to aid in that task.

Occupational heat-related disorders and accidents must be prevented. Although OSHA does not have a specific standard on heat exposure at this time, a heat stress program will be implemented whenever a heat stress environment exists. If preventive measures are not effective, worker monitoring and additional control measures will be implemented.

General

Although no one questions that there is an association between heat stress and occupational accidents, it is difficult to predict just who will be affected and when. Two people can work at the same job, under the same conditions, and while the heat will affect one, the other will not. Age, weight, physical fitness, metabolism, alcohol or drug use, and medical condition are some of the determining factors affecting a person's sensitivity to heat and susceptibility to heat disorders. Even the type of clothing worn must be considered. In addition, the measurement of a hot environment involves more than just measuring the ambient air temperature: radiant heat, air movement, and relative humidity are all factors that must be determined.

Heat-induced occupational illnesses, injuries and reduced productivity occur in situations in which the total heat load exceeds the capacities of the body to maintain normal body functions without excessive strain. Many of the bodily responses to heat exposure are desirable and beneficial. However, at some level of heat stress, the worker's compensatory mechanisms will no longer be capable of maintaining body temperature at the level required for normal body functions. As a result, the risk of heat-induced illnesses, disorders and accidents substantially increases.

Heat-Related Disorders

Heat stress causes body reactions, and as we have mentioned above, there are four environmental factors that affect the amount of stress a worker faces in a hot work area temperature, humidity, radiant heat (such as from a furnace or live steam pipes), and air movement. The body reacts to high external temperature by circulating blood to the skin, which increases skin temperature and allows the body to give off its excess heat through the skin. However, if the muscles are being used for physical labor, less blood is available to flow to the skin and release the heat.

Sweating is another means the body uses to maintain a stable internal body temperature in the face of excessive heat. However, sweating is effective only if the humidity level is low enough to permit evaporation, and if the fluids and salts lost is adequately replaced. Of course there are many steps a person might choose to take to reduce the risk of heat stress, such as moving to a cooler place, reducing the work pace or load, or removing or loosening some clothing. But this is not always practical or possible during the work situation.

If the body cannot dispose of excess heat, it will store it. When this happens, the body's core temperature rises and the heart rate increases. As the body continues to store heat, the individual begins to lose concentration and has difficulty focusing on a task; he may become irritable or sick, and often loses the desire to drink. The next stage is most often fainting and then possible death if the person is not removed from the heat stress environment.

The heat disorders listed here and in Table 1, can pose special hazards to a workers safety and health: Heat Stroke

Heat stroke, the most serious health problem for workers in hot environments, is caused by the failure of the body's internal mechanism to regulate its core temperature. Sweating stops and the body can no longer rid itself of excess heat. Signs include: mental confusion, delirium, loss of consciousness, convulsions or coma; a body temperature of 106 degrees or higher; and hot dry skin which may be red, mottled or bluish. Victims of heat stroke will die unless treated promptly and correctly. Even while medical help is being called, the affected worker must be removed immediately to a cool area and his/her clothing soaked with cool water. The worker should be fanned vigorously to increase cooling. Prompt first aid can prevent permanent injury to the brain and other vital organs.

Heat Exhaustion

Heat exhaustion develops as a result of loss of fluid through sweating when a worker has failed to drink enough fluids or take in enough salt or both. The worker with heat exhaustion still sweats, but experiences extreme weakness, giddiness, nausea or headache. The skin is clammy and moist, the complexion pale or flushed and the body temperature normal or slightly higher. Treatment is usually simple: the worker should rest in a cool place, and drink liquids. Severe cases, involving workers who vomit or lose consciousness, may require longer treatment under medical supervision.

Heat Cramps

Heat cramps, which are painful spasms of the bone muscles, are caused when workers drink large quantities of water but fail to replace their body’s salt loss. Cool, electrolyte-replenishing drinks are readily available and make excellent beverages to prevent heat cramps. These drinks should be available on all job sites and workers should be encouraged to consume them.

Heat Fatigue

Heat fatigue or fainting may be a problem for the worker who is not acclimatized to a hot environment, even though that worker may do nothing but stand still in the heat. Victims usually recover quickly after a brief period of lying down and receiving something cool to drink. Moving around, rather than standing still, will usually reduce the possibility of fainting.

Heat Rash

Heat rash, also known as prickly heat, may occur in hot and humid environments where sweat is not easily removed from the surface of the skin by evaporation. When extensive or complicated by infection, heat rash can be so uncomfortable that it inhibits sleep and impairs a workers performance or even results in temporary total disability. Resting in a cool place and allowing the skin to dry can prevent it.

Medical Conditions Aggravated by Exposure to Heat

Workers who have heart or circulatory diseases, or those who are on "low salt" diets, pose a very severe problem for working in a high heat stress environment, and should consult with their family physicians prior to working in this type of environment. TABLE 1 - HEAT DISORDERS

Disorder Symptoms Predisposing Treatment Prevention Factors Heat Cramps Tiny red and patchy blisters on skin. Unrelieved exposure to Clean and dry the skin, apply mild drying Allow skin to dry in cool place (prickly heat) humid heat and lotions, and institute work- rest regimen. before re-exposure. continuously sweaty skin

Heat Cramps Painful spasms of arm, leg, and stomach Heavy sweating during Drink salted liquids; give intravenous Ensure adequate salt intake muscles. hard work; loss of body infusion for quicker relief. SALT salt. TABLETS SHOULD NOT BE USED

Heat Fatigue Impaired performance of skilled sensor Lack of acclimatization; No specific recommendations unless Acclimatization and training for motor, mental, or vigilance jobs. Occurs more frequently accompanied by other heat illness. work in hot environments. among unskilled employees. Heat Exhaustion Fainting, blurred vision, fatigue, nausea, Sustained exertion, lack Remove to cooler area; have victim rest Acclimatization; intermittent headache, giddiness; clammy moist skin; of acclimatization; in a recumbent position with knees activity; ensure adequate salt pale facial color. dehydration. raised or in a seated position with head intake. down; have victim drink salted liquid or ingest small quantities of semi-liquid food.

EVERY HEAT EXHAUSTION CASE SHOULD BE TREATED AS A POTENTIAL HEAT STROKE CASE.

Heat Stroke Confusion, irrational behavior, loss of Sustained work in heat by Call for MEDICAL ASSISTANCE Medical screening of all heat- consciousness, convulsions, extremely high unacclimatized workers; IMMEDIATELY. Move patient to cool exposed workers, selection body temperature (1040F) and rising. lack of physical fitness; area; meanwhile, initiate immediate and based on health and physical CONDITION COULD BECOME FATAL WITH obesity and recent rapid cooling in chilled water while fitness; acclimatization for 5-7 DELAYED TREATMENT. alcohol intake; administering massage or wrap patient days by graded work and heat Other signs: Partial or complete failure of dehydration; chronic in wet sheet and fan vigorously with cool exposure; monitoring of workers sweating mechanism, hot dry skin (usually respiratory disease. dry air. during sustained work in severe red, mottled or cyanotic). heat. When to Implement a Heat Stress Program

The incidence of heat stress is the result of a variety of factors. The following guidelines contain some of the many factors that may require a heat stress program evaluation and/or program implementation:

 Ambient temperature.  Humidity.  Type of work required: the metabolic heat generated during heavy, moderate or light work.  Required work clothing: the potential for heat stress increases as the impermeability of the work clothing increases.  Employee symptoms and/or complaints.  Employee conditioning and/or acclimatization.

Whenever it has been determined that a heat stress environment exists, heat stress preventive measures must be implemented. If the heat stress preventive measures are not successful, then worker monitoring will commence. Worker monitoring will reduce heat stress related injuries by adjusting the work/rest regimen to compensate for the hot environment.

Heat Stress Preventative Measures

Heat stress is the combination of environmental and physical work factors that constitute the total heat load imposed on the body. One of the best ways to reduce heat stress on workers is to minimize the amount of heat in the workplace. However, there are some work environments where heat production is difficult to control, such as steam lines that cannot be shut down, high temperature or humidity work sites, and radiant heat from the sun or a furnace. However, most heat related health problems can be prevented or the risk of developing them reduced.

When unacceptable levels of heat stress occur, there are generally only six approaches to a solution:

 Modify the environment.  Modify the clothing or equipment.  Modify the work practices.  Modify the worker by heat acclimatization.  Modify production with a work/rest regimen.  Modify the worker's knowledge of working in a hot environment.

Engineering Controls

A variety of engineering controls, including ventilation and spot cooling by local exhaust ventilation at points of high heat production, may be helpful. Shielding may be required as protection from radiant heat sources. Evaporative cooling and mechanical refrigeration are other ways to reduce heat by engineering controls. The use of extra Air Filtration Devices (AFD) can be added to increase the turnover rate of interior air and heat. Take-off points at the top of the enclosure will also help in removing heat. Cooling fans can also reduce heat in hot conditions. Shutting down hot steam lines or eliminating steam leaks will also help, as will equipment modifications, such as the use of mechanical equipment to reduce manual labor.

Administrative Controls

There are many times when engineering and other controls are not practical, and administrative controls must be instituted for worker protection. One administrative control is limiting the work time by prescribing a stay time based on the work, environment, and clothing requirements. Stay times are generally selected to be conservative because they are (1) based on approximations of the heat stress and (2) designed to protect most workers. As a result, most workers can work beyond the stay time, and some workers can go much longer. Auxiliary Body Cooling and Protective Clothing

Auxiliary cooling systems can range from such simple approaches as an ice vest, pre-frozen and worn under the clothing, to more complex systems; however, cost of logistics and maintenance are considerations of varying magnitude in all of these systems. Four auxiliary cooling systems are presently available:

Water-cooled garments, such as water-cooled vest, undergarments, hoods, etc., all of which require a circulating pump, liquid container, and battery.

Air-cooled garments, such as suits and hoods, generally require a vortex tube, connecting hose and a constant source of compressed air.

Ice packet vests, which although frozen when put on, do not provide continuous and regulated cooling and require the use of backup frozen units every 2 to 3 hours.

Wetted over-garments, which can be as simple as cotton terry cloth coveralls worn over the protective clothing and wetted down with water. The wetted over-garment works best when there is air blowing across the wet garment to increase evaporation.

Work Practices

Work practices, such as providing a period of acclimatization for new workers and those returning from two weeks of absence, can help reduce the risks of heat disorders. Making plenty of drinking water available at the workplace and urging workers to drink as much as possible both before going into containment and after leaving containment is another method used to reduce heat stress. In high heat stress environments, an employee can lose as much as one quart of liquid per hour. Wherever possible, some type of product that has been formulated to replace the electrolytes and match the weight of the body fluids lost by the sweating process should be used. This is necessary to enable the body to quickly absorb replacement minerals. Products of this type include PowerAde and Gatorade.

Training supervisors to recognize and be able to correctly treat heat stress disorders is absolutely essential. Prospective workers physical conditions should also be considered when determining their fitness for working in a hot environment. Older workers, obese workers, and those workers taking some type of medication are usually at a greater risk.

Acclimatization

Acclimatization to the heat through short exposures followed by longer periods of work in the hot environment can reduce heat stress. New employees and workers returning from an absence of two weeks or more should have a five-day period of acclimatization. This period should begin with a less than normal workload and time exposure on the first day and gradually build up to normal workload and exposure on the fifth day.

Work / Rest Regimen

Alternating work and rest periods with longer rest periods in a cool area can help workers avoid heat strain. Supervisors must be trained to detect early signs of heat strain and should permit workers to interrupt their work if they are extremely uncomfortable. If the interior temperature of the enclosure cannot be reduced to a tolerable work level, it may be necessary to rotate workers. In addition to work and rest, in an extremely hot environment, a daily weigh-in/out program should be initiated to monitor the percent of lost body weight. Employee Training

For both employees and supervisory personnel, heat stress training is the key to good work practices. If all employees do not understand the reasons for using appropriate work practices to prevent heat stress, the chances of this program succeeding are greatly reduced. A good heat stress-training program for employees should cover at least the following components:

 Knowledge of the hazards of heat stress.  Recognition of predisposed factors, danger signs, and symptoms.  Awareness of first-aid procedures for and potential health effects of heat stress.  Employee responsibilities in avoiding heat stress: Dangers of the use of drugs, including therapeutic ones, and alcohol in a hot work environment.  Proper use of protective clothing and equipment.  Purpose and coverage of environmental and medical surveillance programs and the advantages of worker participation in such a program.  The importance of maintaining body fluids at normal levels.  The benefits and factors of acclimatization.  The components of the heat stress program. Cold Stress Policy & Program

Cold Stress

Meyer Contracting, Inc. recognizes that work must be performed in various weather conditions, including cold climates. In order to minimize cold related illnesses and injuries, site supervisors will be made aware of the symptoms of cold stress and the environmental conditions that lead to cold-related illnesses and/or injuries, and the steps necessary to prevent their occurrence. Site supervisors must assess the types of jobs, tasks or employees which are at risk for cold exposure.

General Information

When the temperatures of the surrounding air or water are much colder than the worker's body temperature, the body's physical processes must increase to maintain a thermal balance. Shivering is one method in wh ich a body is attempting to generate heat.

Shivering, pain and numbness are not trustworthy indicators of cold exposures, because prolonged cold exposure numbs all of the body's sensations. Wind chill temperature is a better means of evaluation as it takes into account the winds ability to strip heat from the body through convection.

Protective clothing that becomes wet with perspiration or from rain or water will cause heat loss through conduction. As an example, personnel are at an extreme cold stress hazard if they are performing spill cleanup in boats in cold weather situations. Should they fall into the cold water, their body's heat loss will be extremely fast.

Cold Injury The following are some of the cold stress problems that may arise whenever an individual is working under adverse weather conditions and does not acknowledge his or her symptoms quickly enough. Each of these conditions can cause severe pain and, if not alleviated quickly, can lead to amputation and even death.

Trench Foot: Trench Foot occurs as a result of extended exposure of the feet to cold and moisture. The capillary walls of the feet are injured, resulting in tingling, itching and pain. Blisters may form followed by ulceration of the skin.

Frost Nip: This is when superficial freezing is localized to the extremities, such as ears, nose, toes, and fingers. Initially there is a dark bluish color due to bleeding, which occurs under the skin. This bleeding is extremely dangerous in that it can become gangrenous very easily. Workers experiencing frost nip are susceptible to future injury and should avoid becoming chilled.

Frostbite: This occurs when the moisture in the skin actually freezes, forming ice crystals, resulting in often- permanent damage to the skin cells. The injured area becomes red and then blue/red. A burning pain is noted initially, then the pain decreases and numbness sets in. The skin becomes waxy pale in appearance because of the lack of oxygen. The ears, nose, toes and fingers are most susceptible. Damaged areas can become gangrenous resulting in the loss of tissue, fingertips and toes.

Hypothermia: Hypothermia occurs when heat production in the body is not sufficient to replace heat lost to the environment. The results are a lowering of the core body temperature, the pulse rate slows down, muscular weakness occurs, mental abilities dull, and the worker becomes uncoordinated. Signs of hypothermia are evident at 95 degrees Fahrenheit body core temperature and consciousness is lost between 89.6 and 86.0 degrees Fahrenheit. At lower core temperatures, there is an excellent chance of cardiac arrest. Exposure to cold water decreases the body core temperature rapidly and consciousness is quickly lost. Personnel working on or over water should be acutely aware of the danger of immersion during cold weather.

Hypothermia results in a dulling of the senses and could result in poor decision-making. Workers that are exposed to extreme cold should not be given tasks that are critical to their health and safety as well as the health and safety of others.

All employees who are required to perform work in cold conditions should be knowledgeable on how to administer first aid treatment on cold induced injuries or illnesses.

Prevention

Just as with heat stress, cold stress must be controlled in order to prevent cold related illnesses and injuries. The following are cold stress prevention guidelines.

Education: All personnel must receive adequate initial and annual training on cause, symptoms, and most importantly, methods of prevention of cold stress illnesses and injuries.

Adequate Clothing: Prevention of hypothermia and other cold injuries is best accomplished by protecting workers from cold and moisture. Adequate clothing is the most important factor in prevention of illness or injury. Personnel working on land should layer clothing with the outer layer being wind and water-resistant. The layers should be capable of being vented at wrist, neck and waist to reduce wetting by perspiration. Feet should be kept dry and socks must be changed when they become wet. Gloves that protect the hands from cold but allow freedom of movement are necessary. Never allow bare skin to contact metal surfaces at sub-zero temperatures.

Acclimatization: A limited degree of acclimatization can occur from exposure and working in a cold environment. Some physiological changes do occur, but people also learn how to more effectively protect themselves from temperature extremes.

Fluid Replacement: Cold weather does cause significant water loss as a result of dryness in the air. Fluid intake should be increased to prevent dehydration, which directly affects blood volumes and limits blood flow to the extremities. Warm, sweet, caffeine-free. Non-alcoholic drinks and hot soups offer the best fluid replacement as well as providing caloric energy.

Work-Rest Regimens: When temperatures are less than 20 degrees Fahrenheit, either actual or wind- chill, heated warming shelters should be made available. Workers should use these on a regular basis throughout the work shift.

Diet: As with any work in extreme temperatures, personnel should be instructed to eat a well-balanced diet to replace those calories burned off by the extreme temperatures. This diet should also provide the necessary vitamins and nutrients the body needs during these types of weather conditions.

Environmental Monitoring: Regular monitoring of the environment by recording wind speed and actual thermometer readings for comparison to the wind-chill chart should occur at regular intervals throughout the work shift depending in conditions.

Prohibited Activities: Under no circumstance should alcohol be consumed during adverse weather conditions. This is because alcohol increases blood circulation to the skin and interferes with the body's internal thermostatic control. Alcohol also interferes with mental acuity that can lead to a much higher risk taking. Cigarette smoking should be avoided under extreme weather conditions, because when nicotine enters the body, it restricts the flow of blood to the extremities. Winter Hazards: All employees should be informed of the dangers and destructive potential caused by unstable snow buildup, sharp icicles, and ice dams and know how to prevent accidents caused by them. Regularly used walkways and travel ways shall be sanded, salted, or cleared of snow and ice as soon as practicable. Regular inspections on cold weather supplies (e.g. hand warmers, jackets, shovels, etc.) should be carried out to ensure that supplies are always in stock.

Coping with the Cold

Persons, who work outdoors, such as construction workers, need to learn about how to protect against the loss of body heat. The following guidelines can help you keep your body warm and avoid the dangerous consequences of hypothermia, frostbite, and overexposure to the cold.

Dress in Layers Outdoors, indoors, in mild weather or in cold, it pays to dress in layers. Layering your clothes allows you to adjust what you're wearing to suit the temperature conditions. In cold weather, wear cotton polypropylene or lightweight wool next to the skin, and wool layers over your undergarments. In warm weather, stick to loose fitting cotton clothing.

For outdoor activities, choose outer garments made of waterproof, wind resistant fabrics, such as nylon. And, since a great deal of body heat is lost through the head, always wear a hat for added protection.

Keep Dry Water chills your body far more rapidly than air or wind. Even in the heat of summer, falling into a 40- degree F lake can be fatal in a matter of minutes. Always take along a dry set of clothing whenever you are working (or playing) outdoors. Wear waterproof boots in damp or snowy weather, and always pack raingear even if the forecast calls for sunny, dry skies.

Co-Workers Should Check on Each Other The effects of hypothermia can be gradual, and often go unnoticed until it's too late. If you know you'll be working outdoors for an extended period of time, take the precaution of asking one or two of your co-workers to check up on you from time-to-time. Ask your co-workers to check you for overexposure to the cold, and then do the same for your co-workers. Check for shivering, slurred speech, mental confusion, drowsiness, and weakness. If anyone shows any of these symptoms, he or she should get indoors as soon as possible and warm up. Respiratory Protection Policy & Procedure PURPOSE, OBJECTIVE & SCOPE

Purpose

This program outlines Meyer Contracting, Inc.'s Respirator Program in complying with the requirements by CFR 29 Part 1910.134 for voluntary use and those outlined by the company. The Program Administrator and will implement the Respiratory Program.

Objective

Voluntary use of respirators is to be done in a structured way to protect the employee from adverse health effects during respirator use. Voluntary use is permitted and is not m a n d a t o r y .

This program includes the operating procedures governing the Responsibility, Selection, Use, Maintenance and Care of respirators for voluntary use.

Since use is voluntary no Medical Evaluations are performed however in the event that voluntary use does not afford the protection required then a medical evaluation must be performed prior to fit testing. It must be confidential, done during normal working hours, be convenient, understandable, and the employee will be given a chance to discuss the results with the physician or other licensed health care professional (PLHCP).

Responsibility

Employee:

 Follow the Respirator Program according to instructions and training received.  Read and follow the respirator manufacturer’s instructions on maintenance, use, care and limitation warnings.  Report any damage or malfunction of respirators to the Superintendent.  Permanently label the respirator used to ensure your identification as the wearer.  Prior to use check the respirator’s seal by using a positive and negative pressure check.  Employees, where needed, are required to wash faces to prevent eye or skin irritation.  Leave area to replace respirator.  Respirator inspection will include (Also see inspection form):  A check of the tightness of the connections.  A check of the face piece pressure.  A check of the valves.  Defective respirators are not to be used. Superintendent

 Observe for any significant physical changes, conditions i.e. employee stress.  Have working knowledge of the Company’s Voluntary Respirator Program.  Ensure proper respirator is used correctly.  Arrange for respirator training for respirator users.

Program Administrator / Safety Director

 Review program annually for currency.  Ensure the correct respirator is selected.  Direct industrial hygiene tests to determine exposure.  Check plant usage for compliance.  Randomly observe for any significant changing conditions or employee stress.

Voluntary Use of Respirators-Program

Industrial hygiene test indicated employee chemical exposures do not exceed the Permissible Exposure Limits (PEL) or Threshold Limit Value (TLV).

The anticipated exposure for Meyer Contracting, Inc.’s employees will be to excess nuisance dust created during the construction activity.

Respirator usage is voluntary: the company does not require employees to wear or use respirators. An employee may choose to wear a respirator even though the hygiene test result indicates TWA is below the (PEL).

Voluntary use of a respirator is permitted where the exposure is below the PEL.

The company furnishes the respirator. The employee is not authorized to furnish their own respirator.

Voluntary use of a respirator will not be allowed if upon determining a hazard is adverse to the employee. Required respiratory protection equipment will be provided to all employees that may be exposed to harmful vapors and oxygen deficient atmospheres if it is determined that voluntary use will not afford the proper protection form the hazard.

The employee is required to do the additional following:

Read and follow the respirator’s manufacturer’s instructions on use and maintenance, use, care and limitation warnings.

Can only use a NIOSH certified respirator designed to protect against the contaminant. Employee can only use the respirator in the atmosphere that it is designed for. For example, they cannot use a dust mask in a spray painting operation.

Follow company respirator program requirements.

Keep facial hair to a minimum. Mustaches must be trimmed to the corner of the mouth in case an emergency evacuation is required.

Meyer Contracting, Inc. employees are required to leave the work area and wash up prior to changing the dust mask or if they detect breakthrough or resistance.

Respirator is to be labeled identifying which employee it belongs to.

Meyer Contracting, Inc. will ensure the employee is medically able to use a respirator.

The company will not develop a written program where the use of a dust mask is voluntary.

Failure to use the respirator as trained will subject the removal of the employee from voluntary use of respirators.

The Company does not have an emergency escape only respirator since no Meyer Contracting, Inc. employee is allowed or expected to work in an atmosphere considered IDLH (Immediately Dangerous to Life and Health).

Issuance

Respirators issued (NIOSH Approved) for the exclusive use by the employee. The mask will be permanently labeled with the employee’s name and should be used only by that employee.

Markings will not interfere with the respirator’s performance. C Date of issuance is not required.

Training

 A The Company will train respirator wearers in the proper use of a respirator. B New employee training will take place prior to voluntary use.  Training is annual. Retraining is needed when previous training is obsolete (type of respirator or workplace change), for proper use and annual scheduled training.

Training criteria

 Explanation of proper fit, usage and maintenance.  Explanation of the operation, capabilities, and limitations of the selected respirator.  Inspections, fitting, put on and removal, check the seals and wearing, of respirators.  How to recognize medical signs and symptoms from respirator.  Knowledge of cleaning, maintenance, and storage of respirators.  Each employee that voluntarily uses a respirator must be given a copy of Appendix “D”. Face Seal

 Respirators will be worn so the seal provides the proper protection.  The wearer will perform a respirator seal check.

Fit Test

 Required for rubber inlet respirators.  Qualitative Test: We will use Bitrex Taste Test to determine if a proper fit has been achieved on air purifying respirators.  Quantitative Test will not be done.  Test will be conducted with a change in respirator model.

Selection

 Meyer Contracting, Inc. will select the type of respirator that is applicable to the exposure at no cost to employees for voluntary use.

 The selection of the voluntary use respirators will be based on the following considerations: o Nature of the hazardous or process. o Types of contaminant and hazard. o The activity of the worker. o Physical limitations and functional characteristics of the respirator. Evaluation

 The Respiratory Program will be evaluated annually to determine applicability to hazards and modification to operating procedures and processes.

 Annual air monitoring to validate the Voluntary status of the Respirator Program. More frequent monitoring may be required if substantial changes occur in the work performed, chemicals handled, or the engineering controls.

Respirator model/type review

o Ease of breathing ability. o Interference with vision and communication. o Restriction of movement. o Interference with job performance. o Substantial physiological effect changes of the work. Monitoring

Surveillance testing will be performed when authorized by the Program Administrator.

All surveillance work will be documented.

Program Evaluation

Continual evaluation is conducted.

Employees will be consulted to ensure effectiveness and any noted problems i.e., fit, mask type, etc.

Inspections

Respirators will be inspected before and after each use to ensure proper working order to include:

Check of the tightness of the connections. Check of the face piece. Check of the valves.

If a minor defect is found during field inspection, repair or adjustment may be made on the spot.

On major defects, the device will be removed from service until repaired. Under no circumstances should a defective device be used.

Cleaning

Regular Used Respirator

Monthly, the respirator will be disassembled, washed in warm detergent water of 120º F, using a brush. The respirator will be thoroughly rinsed and sanitized using a solution of hydrochlorite or equivalent (2 tablespoons of household bleach per gallon of water) for 2 minutes. Respirators will be wiped daily with an alcohol wipe or equal. Depending on use washing may be required more than monthly to maintain it in a sanitary condition. The user of the respirator is responsible for properly cleaning and sanitizing the respirator.

Sporadically Used Respirator

Annually, the respirator will be disassembled, washed in warm detergent water of 120º F, using a brush. The respirator will be thoroughly rinsed and sanitized using a solution of hydrochloride or equal (2 tablespoons of bleach per gallon of water) for 2 minutes. Respirators will be wiped daily with an alcohol wipe or equal. Disposable Single Use Respirators

This type of respirator is intended for single use and must be properly disposed of after each use.

Storage

Clean respirators should be stored in sealed plastic bags in a clean, dry location away from direct sunlight, heat, extreme cold, excessive moisture, or damaging chemicals.

Store in a single layer and placed so that the face piece and exhalation valve will rest in a near normal position.

Repairs and Adjustments

The repairs or replacement of parts will be done with parts designed for the respirator.

No replacement components, adjustments, or repairs beyond the manufacturer’s recommendations will be made. Appendix D to Sec. 1910.134 (Non-Mandatory )

Information for Employees Using Respirators When Not Required Under the Standard

Respirators are an effective method of protection against designated hazards when properly selected and worn. Respirator use is encouraged, even when exposures are below the exposure limit, to provide an additional level of comfort and protection for workers. However, if a respirator is used improperly or not kept clean, the respirator itself can become a hazard to the worker. Sometimes, workers may wear respirators to avoid exposures to hazards, even if the amount of hazardous substance does not exceed the limits set by OSHA standards. If your employer provides respirators for your voluntary use, you need to take certain precautions to be sure that the respirator itself does not present a hazard.

You should do the following:

Read and heed all instructions provided by the manufacturer on use, maintenance, cleaning, care, and warnings regarding the respirator's limitations. Choose respirators certified for use to protect against the contaminant of concern. NIOSH, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services certifies respirators. A label or statement of certification should appear on the respirator or respirator packaging. It will tell you what the respirator is designed for and how much it will protect you. Do not wear your respirator into atmospheres containing contaminants for which your respirator is not designed to protect against. For example, a respirator designed to filter dust particles will not protect you against gases, vapors, or very small solid particles of fumes or smoke. Keep track of your respirator so that you do not mistakenly use someone else's respirator. Respiratory Fit Test Protocol

Have the test subject put on the hood and collar assembly without a respirator.

Position the hood assembly forward so that there is about six inches between the subject’s face and the hood window.

Instruct the test subject to breathe through his/her mouth.

Using nebulizer #1with the Sensitivity Test Solution (#1), inject the aerosol into the hood through the hole in the hood window. Inject ten squeezes of the bulb, fully collapsing and allowing the bulb to expand fully on each squeeze. Both plugs on the nebulizer must be removed from the openings during use. The nebulizer must be held in an upright position to ensure aerosol generation.

Ask the test subject if he/she can detect the sweet taste of the solution. If tasted, note the number of squeezes and proceed to the Fit Test.

If not tasted, inject an additional ten squeezes of the aerosol into the hood. Repeat with ten more squeezes if necessary. Note the number of squeezes required to produce a taste response.

If 30 squeezes are inadequate, in that the subject does not detect a sweet taste, the test is ended. Another type of fit test must be used.

Remove the test hood, and give the subject a few minutes to clear the taste from his/her mouth. It may be helpful to have the subject rinse his/her mouth with water.

Have the test subject don and fit check the respirator per the instructions provided on the respirator package.

Have the subject put on and position the test hood as before, and breathe through his/her mouth.

Using nebulizer #2 with Fit Test Solution (#2), inject the fit test aerosol using the same number of squeezes as required in the Sensitivity Test. A minimum of ten squeezes is required, fully collapsing and allowing the bulb to expand fully on each squeeze. The nebulizer must be held in an upright position to ensure aerosol generation.

To maintain an adequate concentration of aerosol during this test, inject one-half the number of squeezes (used in step 11) every 30 seconds for the duration of the fit test procedure.

After the initial injection of aerosol, ask the test subject to perform the following test exercises for 60 seconds each (Certain OSHA standards require specific exercises in addition to the following. Make sure to review the standards.

 Normal breathing  Deep breathing – Breaths should be deep and regular  Turning head side to side – Movement should be completed at a rate of about on head turn about every second  Nodding head up-and-down – Movement should be completed at a rate of about one head nod per second  Talking – Ask subject to read a paragraph aloud and slowly. The “Rainbow Passage” is suggested.  Normal breathing

The test is terminated at any time the sweet taste of aerosol is detected by the subject because this indicates an inadequate fit. Wait 15 minutes and perform the sensitivity test again.

Repeat the fit test after re-donning and readjusting the respirator. A second failure may indicate that a different size or model respirator is needed. If the entire test is completed without the subject detecting the sweet taste of the aerosol, the test is successful and the respirator fit has been demonstrated. Confined Space Entry

SCOPE, APPLICATION AND DEFINITIONS

Scope. This Confined space Program contains requirements for practices and procedures to protect employees from the hazards of entry into confined spaces.

Definitions

Acceptable Entry Condition means the conditions that must exist in a permit space to allow entry and to ensure that employees involved with a permit-required confined space entry can safely enter into and work within the space.

Attendant means an individual stationed outside one or more permit spaces who monitors the authorized entrants and who performs all attendant’s duties assigned in the permit space program.

Authorized Entrant means an employee who is authorized by the employer to enter a permit space.

Confined space means a space that: is large enough and so configured that an employee can bodily enter and perform assigned work; Has limited or restricted means for entry or exit (for example, tanks vessels, silos, storage bins, hoppers, vaults, and pits are spaces that have limited means of entry.); and Is not designed for continuous employee occupancy.

Emergency means any occurrence (including any failure of hazard control or monitoring equipment) or event internal or external to the permit space that could endanger entrants. Engulfment means the surrounding and effective capture of a person by a liquid or finely divided (flowable) soils substance that can be aspirated to cause death by filling or plugging the respiratory system or that can exert enough force on the body to cause death by strangulation, constriction, or crushing.

Entry means the action by which a person passes through an opening into a permit-required confined space. Entry includes ensuring work activities in that space and is considered to have occurred as soon as any part of the entrant’s body breaks the plane of an opening into the space.

Entry Permit (permit) means the written or printed document that is provided by the employer to allow and control entry into a permit space. Entry Supervisor means the person responsible for determining if acceptable entry conditions are present at a permit space where entry is planned, for authorizing entry and overseeing entry operations, and for terminating entry as required by this section. Note: an entry supervisor also may serve as an attendant or as and authorized entrant, as long as that person is trained and equipped as required by this section for each role he or she fills. Also, the duties of entry supervisor may be passed from one individual to another in the course of an entry permit.

Hazardous Atmosphere means an atmosphere that may expose employees to the risk of death, incapacitation, and impairment of ability to self-rescue (that is, escape unaided from a permit space), injury, or acute illness from one or more of the following causes: Flammable gas, vapor, or mist in excess of 10% of its lower flammable limit (LFL);

Airborne combustible dust at a concentration that meets or exceeds it LFL (Note: this concentration may be approximated as a condition in which the dust obscures vision at a distance of 5 feet or less;

Atmospheric oxygen concentrations below 19.5% or above 23.5%;

Atmospheric concentrations of any substance for which a permissible exposure limit is published in Section 5155 of airborne contaminates and which could result in employee exposure in excess of its permissible exposure limit;

Any other atmospheric condition that is immediately dangerous to life or health.

Hot Work Permit means the employer’s written authorization to perform operations (for example, riveting, welding, cutting, burning, and heating) capable of providing a source of ignition.

Immediate Dangerous to Life or health (IDLH) means any condition that poses an immediate or delayed threat to life or that would cause irreversible adverse health effects or that would interfere with an individual’s ability to escape unaided from a confined space.

Inerting means the displacement of the atmosphere in a permit space by a noncombustible gas (such as nitrogen) to such an extent that the resulting atmosphere is noncombustible. Isolation means the process by which a permit space is removed from service and completely protected against release of energy and material into the space. Non-permit Confined Space means a confined space that poses no actual or potential atmospheric hazards and is free of all hazards capable of causing death or serious physical harm.

Oxygen Deficient Atmosphere means an atmosphere containing less than 19.5% oxygen by volume.

Oxygen Enriched Atmosphere means an atmosphere containing more than 23.5% oxygen by volume.

Permit-required Confined Space (Permit Space) means a confined space that has one or more of the following characteristics: Contains or has a potential to contain a hazardous atmosphere;

Contains a material that has the potential for engulfing an entrant;

Has an internal configuration such that an entrant could be trapped or asphyxiated by inwardly converging walls or by a floor which slopes downwards and tapers to a smaller cross-section; or

Contains any other recognized serious safety or health hazard.

Permit-required Confined Space Program (Permit Required Program) means the employer’s overall program for controlling, and, where appropriate, from protecting employees from, permit space hazards and for regulating employee entry into permit spaces.

Prohibited Condition means any condition in a permit space that is not allowed by the permit during the period when entry is authorized.

Rescue Service means the personnel designated to rescue employees from permit spaces.

Retrieval System means the equipment (including a retrieval line, chest or full- body harness, wristlets, if appropriate, and a lifting device or anchor) used for non-entry rescue of persons from a permit space.

Testing means the process by which the hazards that may confront entrants of a permit space are identified and evaluated. Testing includes specifying the tests that are to be performed in the permit space. Note: Testing enables employers both to devise and implement adequate control measures for the protection of authorized entrants and to determine if acceptable entry conditions are present immediately prior to, and during, entry. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Workplace Evaluation. The workplace shall be evaluated to determine if there are any confined spaces and/or permit-required spaces.

Confined Space Posting. If the workplace contains permit-required spaces, exposed employees shall be informed by posting danger signs or by any other equally effective means, of the existence and location of and the danger posed by the permit spaces.

Non-entry into Confined Spaces. If it is decided that employees will not enter permit spaces, effective measures will be taken to prevent employees from entering the permit spaces.

Written Permit Space Program. If it is decided that employees will enter permit spaces, a written permit space program will be implemented. This written program shall be available for inspection by employees.

Workplace Changes. When there are changes in the configuration of a non- permit confined space that might increase the hazards to entrants, the space shall be reevaluated and, if necessary, reclassified as a permit-required confined space.

Reclassification of Confined Spaces. A space classified as a permit-required confined space may be reclassified as a non-permit confined space in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.146 (c) (7) .

Outside Contractors. When it has been arranged for employees of an outside contractor to perform work that involves permit space entry, the contractor shall be informed that permit space entry is allowed only through compliance with a Permit space Program meeting the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.146 (c) (8).

PERMIT-REQUIRED CONFINED SPACE PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

Unauthorized Entry. All measures necessary to prevent unauthorized entry will be implemented. Barricades and barriers will be established that will prevent vehicles form being able to get near the entry point. Stop logs, concrete barricades etc. may be used for this purpose along with signage indicating the hazard. Barriers will be established that would prevent pedestrian traffic from being able to access the entry point. The Attendant is responsible to ensure that any external hazards that occur that could affect the entry is eliminated and controlled.

Hazard Evaluation. Hazards of permit spaces will be identified and evaluated before employees enter them. All spaces must be marked with known hazards and that they are Confined Space. Safe Permit Space Entry. The means, procedures. and practices necessary for safe permit space entry shall be developed and implemented, including but not limited to: Specifying acceptable conditions. Isolating the permit space. Purging, inerting, flushing, or ventilating the permit space as necessary to eliminate or control atmospheric hazards. Providing pedestrian or other barriers as necessary to protect entrants from external hazards. Verify that conditions in a permit space are acceptable for entry throughout the duration of an authorized entry.

Necessary Equipment. Provide, maintain and ensure that employees use the following equipment: testing and monitoring equipment necessary to comply with this program, the entrant or their representatives have the right and opportunity to participate in and review calibrated air monitoring data before entry, the entrant or their representatives are entitled to request additional monitoring at any time ; Ventilation equipment needed to obtain acceptable entry conditions; Communication equipment; Personal protective equipment; Lighting equipment needed to enable employees to see well enough to work safely and to exit the space quickly in an emergency; Necessary barriers and shields; Equipment, such as ladders, needed for safe ingress and egress. Rescue and emergency equipment; Any other equipment necessary for safe entry into and rescue from permit spaces.

Permit Space Evaluation. Evaluate permit space condition as follows when entry conditions are conducted: Test conditions in the permit space to determine if acceptable entry condition exists before entry is authorized; Test or monitor the permit space as necessary to determine if acceptable entry conditions are being maintained during the course of the entry operation; When testing for atmospheric hazards, test first for oxygen, then for combustible gases and vapors, and then for toxic gasses and vapors.

Attendant. Provide at least one attendant outside the permit space, into which entry is authorized, for the duration of entry operations. At no time will an attendant be allowed to monitor more than one space at a time.

Designated Persons. Designated the persons who are to have active roles in entry operations, identify the duties of each such employee, and provide each such employee with the training required. Rescue Procedures. All entrants must be tethered with a full body harness to ensure timely rescue of the entrants from permit spaces; this tethering system must be under the control of the attendant. At no time will the attendant enter the confined space. Prior to entry all emergency services available shall be evaluated and listed as part of the permit to ensure necessary emergency services to rescue employees is available when needed. A first aid kit must be readily available for use in the event of a rescue. Rescue services must be on site whenever an entry is Immediately Dangerous to Life and Health (IDLH). Meyer Contracting, Inc. does not work in nor do they allow their sub-contractors to work in confined spaces where IDLH conditions exist. Rescue services must be either: Provided by the host facility, or Be provided by an outside service which is given the opportunity to examine the entry site, practice rescue, and decline as appropriate, or Be provided by the employer by selecting a rescue team that is equipped and trained to perform the needed rescue services. If a rescue is needed and the attendant is able to extract the entrant, the attendant will administer immediate first-aid to stabilize the entrant, call emergency services and the Superintendent and make secure and monitor the confined space and entrance of the space to prevent unauthorized personnel from attempting any further rescue. If a situation occurs that would require additional emergency services, the attendant will call the numbers listed on the permit or 911, depending on location. Once emergency services are notified the attendant will immediately contact the Superintendent by radio or cellular telephone for assistance. The attendant must assist with emergency rescue personnel until relieved by the emergency responders.

Entry Permits. Prior to entering a confined space the sub-contractor must notify Meyer Contracting, Inc. at least 24 hours in advance of their intent and plan for entering the space. The Meyer Contracting, Inc. superintendent will assist the subcontractor with completing the written confined space entry permit by notifying the sub-contractor of any known hazards of that particular space. Meyer Contracting, Inc. will monitor the activity of the entry to ensure compliance with the permit requirements. All cancelled permits shall be maintained by Meyer Contracting, Inc. on site for the duration of the job.

Coordinated Entry Operations. Meyer Contracting, Inc. will obtain from the sub-contractor what permit space program the subcontractor will follow and be informed of any hazards confronted or created in permit spaces. If a multiple employer entry is needed, Meyer Contracting, Inc. will coordinate a meeting between all subcontractors involved to ensure all hazards are identified including any introduced by another subcontractor. Completed Entry Operation. Once the entry is completed the sub-contractor must cancel the permit immediately and return it to Meyer Contracting, Inc. for recordkeeping and storage. A brief meeting must be held between the subcontractor and Meyer Contracting, Inc. after all entry activity to discuss any potential previously unknown hazards found during the entry.

Entry Operation Review. Entry operations will be reviewed when there is reason to believe that measures taken under the permit space program may not protect employees and revise the program to correct deficiencies found to exist before subsequent entries are authorized.

Annual Permit Space Program Review. An annual review of all entries performed, using the canceled permits, shall be done and the program revised as necessary, to insure that employees participating in entry operations are protected from permit space hazards.

Duties of Personnel.

Authorized Entrants. All Authorized Entrants shall:

Know the hazards that may be faced during entry, including information on the mode, signs or symptoms, and consequences of the exposure. Proper use of equipment as required. Communication with the Attendants as necessary to enable the Attendant to monitor entrant status and to enable the Attendant to alert entrants of the need to evacuate the space as required. Alert the Attendant whenever: The entrant recognizes any warning sign or symptom of exposure to a dangerous situation. The entrant detects a prohibited condition. Exit from the permit space as quickly as possible whenever: The order to evacuate is given by the Attendant of Entry Supervisor. The entrants recognizes and warning signs or symptoms of exposure to a dangerous situation. The entrants detect a prohibited condition. The evacuation alarm is activated.

Attendants. All authorized Attendants shall:

Know the hazards that may be faced during entry, including information on the mode, signs or symptoms and consequences of the exposure. Be aware of possible behavior effects of hazardous exposure in authorized entrants. Continuously maintain an accurate count of Authorized Entrants in the permit space and ensure that the means used to identify Authorized Entrants accurately identifies who is in the permit space. Remain outside the permit space during entry operation until relieved by another Attendant. Attendants may enter the permit space to attempt a rescue if: They have been trained and equipped for rescue operations; and They have been relieved by another Authorized Attendant. Communicate with Authorized entrants as necessary to monitor entrant status and to alert entrants of the need to evacuate the space. Monitor activities inside and outside the space to determine if it is safe for entrants to remain in the space and orders the Authorized Entrants to evacuate the permit space immediately under any of the following conditions: If the Attendant detects a prohibited condition. If the Attendant detects the behavioral effects of hazardous exposure in an Authorized Entrant. If the attendant detects a situation outside the space that could endanger Authorized Entrants. If the Attendant cannot effectively and safely perform all the duties required by this Program. Initiate on-site rescue procedures and, if necessary, summon additional rescues and other emergency services as soon as the attendant determines that Authorized Entrants may need assistance to escape from permit space hazards. Take the following actions when unauthorized persons approach or enter an permit space while entry is underway: Warn the unauthorized person that they must stay away from the permit space. Advise the unauthorized person that they must exit immediately if they have entered the permit space. Inform the Authorized Entrant and the Entry Supervisor if unauthorized persons have entered the permit space. Perform non-entry rescues or other rescue services as part of the on-site rescue procedure. Perform no duties that might interfere with the Attendants primary duty to monitor and protect the Authorized Entrants. Entry Supervisor. Entry Supervisors shall:

Know the hazards that might be faced during entry, including information on the mode, signs or symptoms, and consequences of the exposure. Verify, by checking that the appropriate entries have been made on the Permit, that all tests specified by the Permit have been conducted and that all procedures and equipment specified by the permit are in place before endorsing the Permit and allowing entry to begin. Terminate the entry and cancel the Permit when: The entry operations covered by the entry permit have been completed. A condition that is not allowed under the entry permit arises in or near the permit space. Verify that rescue services are available and that the means for summoning additional services are operational. Removes unauthorized individuals who enter or attempt to enter the permit space during entry operations. Determines, whenever responsibility for a permit space entry operation is transferred and at intervals dictated by the hazards and operations performed within the space, that entry operations remain consistent with terms of the entry permit and that acceptable entry conditions are maintained.

4.0 ENTRY PERMIT PROCEDURE

Entry Permit. Before entry is authorized, an Entry Permit will be prepared to document compliance with this Confined Space Program.

Entry Supervision Authorization. Before entry begins, the Entry supervisor, identified on the permit, needs to sign the entry permit to authorize entry.

Entry Permit Posting. The completed Entry Permit shall be made available, at the time of entry, to all authorized entrants by posting it at the entry portal or by any other equally effective means, so that entrants can confirm tat pre-entry preparations have been completed.

Permit Duration. The duration of the permit may not exceed the time required to complete the assigned task of the job identified on the permit.

Termination of Entry and Cancellation of Permit. The entry supervisor is required to terminate entry and cancel the Entry Permit when: The entry operation covered by the Entry Permit has been completed; or A condition that is not allowed under the Entry Permit arises in, or near the permit space.

Permit space Problems. Any problem encountered during an entry operation shall be noted on the pertinent Entry Permit so that appropriate revisions to the permit space program can be made.

Permit Retention. Each canceled Entry Permit shall be retained for at least one year to facilitate the review of the permit space program.

Entry Permit. The Entry Permit that documents compliance with this Confined Space Program and authorizes entry into a permit shall identify:

The permit space to be entered.

The purpose of the entry.

Date and authorized duration of the entry permit.

The Authorized Entrants within the permit space, by name or by other means as will enable the Attendant to determine quickly and accurately, for the duration of the Entry Permit, which Authorized Entrants are inside the permit space.

The personnel, by name, currently serving as Attendant.

The individual, by name, currently serving as Entry Supervisor, with a space for the signature of the Entry Supervisor who originally authorized entry.

The hazards of the permit space to be entered.

Measures used to isolate the permit space and to eliminate or control permit hazards before entry.

Acceptable entry conditions

The results of initial and periodic air monitoring tests performed, accompanied by the names of the Testers and by an indication of when the tests were performed.

The rescue and emergency services that can be provided on-site and additional services that can be summoned and the means such as the equipment to use and the numbers to call for summoning those services. The communication procedures used by Authorized Entrants and Attendants to maintain contact during the entry.

Equipment such as personal protective equipment, testing equipment, communication equipment, alarm systems and rescue equipment.

Any other information whose inclusion is necessary, given the circumstances of the particular confined space, in order to ensure employee safety.

Any additional permits, such as for Hot Work, that have been issued to authorize work in the permit area.

5.0 RECLASSIFICATION OF PERMIT-REQUIRED CONFINED SPACE

Reclassification. A space classified as a permit-required confined space may be reclassified as a non-permit required space under the following procedures:

If the permit space poses no actual or potential atmospheric hazards and if all hazards within the space are eliminated without entry into the space, the permit space may be reclassified as a non-permit confined space as long as the non-atmospheric hazards remain eliminated.

If it is necessary to enter the permit space to eliminate hazards, such entry shall be performed under permit- required confined space entry conditions. If testing and inspection during entry demonstrate that the hazards within the permit space have been eliminated, the space may be reclassified as a non-permit confined space for as long as the hazards remain eliminated.

Certification. The basis for determining that all hazards in a permit space have been eliminated shall be documented through a certification that contains the date, location of the space, and the signature of the person making the determination.

Reevaluation. If hazards arise within a permit space that has been reclassified to a non-permit space, each employee in the space shall exit the space. The space shall then be reevaluated to determine whether it must be reclassified as a permit required space.

6.0 TRAINING

Training Provided. The company shall provide training so that all employees, whose work is regulated by this Program, shall acquire the understanding, knowledge, and skill necessary for the safe performance of the duties assigned under this Program. All training will occur prior to initial assignment to a confined space entry, prior to a change in assigned duties, and if a new hazard has been created or any special deviation has occurred. All training will be documented and shall include the employee name, trainer name and signature, dates of training and topics discussed.

Affected Employees. Training shall be provided to each affected employee:

Before the employee is first assigned duties under this Program. Before there is a change in assigned duties. Whenever there is a change in permit space operations that present a hazard about which an employee has not previously been trained. Whenever there is reasons to believe either that there are deviations from the permit space entry procedures or that there is inadequacies in the employees’ knowledge or use of these procedures.

Employee Proficiency. The training shall establish employee proficiency in the duties required by this program and shall introduce new or revised procedures, as necessary, for compliance with this Program.

Training Certification. All employees, affected by this Program, shall be certified that the required training has been accomplished. The certification shall contain each employee’s name, the signature of the Trainer and dates of training. The certificate shall be accessible for inspection.

RESCUE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES

Emergency Standby Person. At least one standby person at the permit site shall be trained and immediately available to perform rescue and emergency services.

Rescue Services Requirements. The following requirements apply to employees who enter permit spaces to perform rescue services:

Each member of the rescue service shall be provided with, and trained to use properly, the personal protective equipment and rescue equipment necessary for making rescues from permit spaces. Each member of the rescue services shall be trained to perform assigned rescue duties. Each member of the rescue services shall receive the training required of Authorized Entrants. Each member of the rescue services shall practice making a permit rescue at least once every twelve months, by means of simulated rescue operations in which they remove dummies, manikins, or actual persons from the actual permit spaces or from representative permit spaces. Each member of the rescue services shall be trained in basic first aid, Blood Bourne Pathogens (BBP), and Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). At least one member of the rescue service, holding current certification of First Aid and CPR, shall be available. Retrieval Systems. To facilitate non-entry rescue, retrieval systems or methods shall be used when an Authorized entrant enters a permit space, unless the retrieval equipment would increase overall risk of entry of the entrant.

Retrieval System Requirements. The following are the requirements for retrieval systems:

Each Authorized Entrant shall use a full body harness, with a retrieval line attached at a suitable point so that when rescued, the entrant presents the smallest possible profile. The other end of the retrieval line shall be attached to a mechanical device or fixed point outside the permit space in such a manner that rescue can begin as soon as the rescuer becomes aware that rescue is necessary. A mechanical device shall be available to retrieve personnel from vertical type permit spaces of more than 5 feet deep.

Material Data Safety Sheet (MSDS). If an injured entrant is exposed to a substance for which a MSDS is required to be kept at the worksite, the MSDS shall be made available to the medical facility treating the exposed entrant. Meyer Contracting, Inc. Appendix A

Confined Space Entry Program Meyer Contracting, Inc. Appendix B

Confined Space Entry Log Instructions

First Column

This will be the number of the entry into a confined space. All numbers in this column should follow in ascending order (1, 2, 3,).

Second Column

The “confined space name” is the tank that the work is being performed on. Use the Confined Space Entry Evaluation Work sheet for names identifying the tanks if there is a doubt on what the tank is called.

Third Column

Enter the date and time of when the entry took place. The designated responsible person for the job initials the start time.

Fourth Column

Enter the date and time of when the job was completed. If the job was shut down for the day and continues into the next day, an entry must be made for each day that the confined space was entered.

Fifth Column

The designated responsible person reviews the job, noting any problems on back of the Confined Space Entry Log Comment form when necessary. If nothing significant was noted, a simple initial and okay in the review section of the form is sufficient. Meyer Contracting, Inc. Confined Space Entry Log

Instructions: Log when entered into tank in Entry column. Indicate date and time of entry. It must be initialed by Foreman or designate. When entry is complete, log in that column when the project is completed. Must be initialed by Foreman or designate. Review the process and make comments if needed for changes in procedures.

Entry Confined Space Entry Time Completion Time Procedure Review Date Number Name Date Time Initials Date Time Initials Initials FULL CONFINED SPACE ENTRY PERMIT

Issue Date: Time Issued: Expiration: Location: Equipment: Purpose of Entry: Work to be performed: Potential Physical Hazards: Potential Chemical Hazards: Potential Hazards caused by work to be performed:

Entry Supervisor: Entrant(s): Attendant: Safety Standby:

PRE-ENTRY CHECKLIST

Electrical lockout N/A YES NO Lines broken/Capped/Blanked N/A YES NO Valves Locked Out N/A YES NO Space Ventilated N/A YES NO Area Secure & Posted N/A YES NO Communication Equipment N/A YES NO Lighting N/A YES NO Entrant(s) in full body harness N/A YES NO Retrieval device in place N/A YES NO Personal Protective Equipment N/A YES NO Hot Work Permit N/A YES NO All team members trained N/A YES NO Air monitoring equipment in place N/A YES NO Type of Air Monitoring Equipment

AIR MONITORING PEL Y N 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 (Permissible entrye s o Time Time Time Time Time Time Time Time 1 AM PM AM PM AM PM AM PM AM PM AM PM AM PM level) AM Oxygen >19.5% & <23% L.E.L. <10% Carbon <35 PPM Monoxide

1 – Initial test must be taken prior to entry into Confined Space. If all items are checked yes you may proceed to enter with caution. 2 – Initial test readings 3 – Continuous monitoring must continue until entrants exit the confined space.

EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

PERMIT REVIEW We have reviewed the work authorized by this permit and the information contained here-in. Written instruction and safety procedures have been received and are understood. Entry cannot be approved if any “NO” boxes are checked. This permit is not valid unless all appropriate items are complete. Entry is not permitted until all entry conditions have Signature of Entrant(s) Signature of Attendant:

ENTRY AUTHORIZATION

Time entry procedure terminated: CSP-2 PERMIT-REQUIRED CONFINED SPACE RE-CLASSIFICATION CERTIFICATION

Equipment: Location: Reason for entry: Date of Entry: Time of Entry: Length of Time:

HAZARDS IN CONFINED SPACE

METHOD(S) FOR ELIMINATING HAZARDS

METHOD(S) FOR DETERMINNG THAT ALL HAZARDS HAVE BEEN ELIMINATED

CONDITIONS FOR SAFE ENTRY

Re-classification Certificate All hazards have been eliminated and the above permit-required confined space has been re-classified as a non-permit confined space for the time, date and purpose specified above.

Printed name of person making determination Signature Date

CSP-3 HAZARDOUS ENERGY/SUBSTANCE CONTROL DATA SHEET CAUTION: Servicing and maintenance is not permitted unless this equipment and associated auxiliary equipment is isolated from all hazardous energy/substance sources. This is the exclusive responsibility of the designated “Authorized Employees” who must follow the complete” Lockout/Tagout Procedure”.

Equipment Description: Location: Work to be done: Auxiliary Equipment: SOURCES OF ENERGY OR OTHER HAZARDS FOR THIS EQUIPMENT Electrical  Hydraulic  Pneumatic  Compressed Air Gas:  Hazardous Substance SOURCES OF STORED ENERGY FOR THIS EQUIPMENT Raised Loads (Gravity)  Coiled Springs  Air Tank  Hydraulic Pressure  Pneumatic Pressure Charged Capacitors  Battery  Chemical Feed Lines  Steam Lines  Other:

Hazardous Energy/ Isolating/Control Devices Substance Type Location Lock Block/ Blank Additional (See & Tag Below)

Additional Safety Measures:

Comments:

Date Sheet Reviewed/Authorized By: Date:

CSP-4 Meyer Contracting, Inc. Confined Space Entry Program

Appendix D

Confined Space Entry Log Comments

Entry Number Comments Meyer Contracting, Inc. Confined Space Entry Training Record

Training contents includes 29 CFR 1910. 146. Training includes review of the standards Meyer Contracting uses to prevent worker exposure to dangerous air contamination, oxygen deficiency, or oxygen enrichment within spaces as silos, tanks, vats, vessels, boilers, compartments, ducts, sewers, pipelines, vaults, bins, tubs, pits, and other similar spaces.

Date: Trainer:

Employee Name Please Print Job Title Training Type Signature 1 2 3

Training Type: 1-Entrant, 2-Attendant, 3-Air Monitoring

This training will be conducted annually. This document will be considered Meyer Contracting’s Annual Confined Space Entry Permit.

Instructor: DRIVING SAFETY

DRIVING SAFETY

Policy

Only authorized Meyer Contracting, Inc. employees will drive a motor vehicle in the course and scope of work or operate a company-owned vehicle. Drivers should be appropriately assessed, licensed, and trained to operate the vehicle.

General

Drivers shall not operate a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol, illegal drugs, or prescription or over-the counter medications that might impair their driving skills.

All vehicles shall be of the correct size and designed for its intended use. The vehicles shall be maintained in safe working order. Accident Reporting

Authorized drivers will report any collision or traffic violation while driving on company duties to the appropriate personnel.

Load Securing

Loads shall be secure and shall not exceed the manufacturer's specifications and legal limits for the vehicle.

Safe Driving Habits

Seatbelts shall be worn by all occupants at all times whenever a vehicle is in motion.

Authorized drivers will follow safe driving practices such as hands-free cell phone use. Drivers shall avoid distractions such as cell phone use while driving, manipulating radios, or other equipment distractions. Also, drivers shall not exceed the posted speed limit and maintain a safe distance between other vehicles.