Contractor Safety Management Process Locations: Mosaic Fertilizer LLC Effective Date: 12/2010 Last Modified: 12/07/2010 Next Review Date: None APPENDIX 5 - CONTRACTOR VARIANCE FORM

The request for use of a contractor that is not on the Approved Contractor List, is an emergency contractor or who has an unacceptable rating in ISNetworld will be made to the appropriate Facility Manager/designee. Requests for use of these contractors will be restricted to one-time (once per job/project) contractor needs requiring unique knowledge, expertise or equipment and is necessary to prevent significant losses or reduce the risk of losses associated with safety, environmental aspects, production, or equipment assets damage. Facility Managers are required to approve all emergency contractors. It is the responsibility of the Plant Manager to notify the Vice President of Operations within 24 hours of the variance. Note: If the contractor is not on the Approved Contractor List the Purchasing Department MUST be contacted before issuing a PR/PO.

Facility/Location______Person Requesting Variance______

Contractor Company Name______

Reason for Variance (check one): Emergency work _____ ISN rating “C” _____ ISN rating “F” ______

Type of Work Being Performed______

Date Contractor needed on site______Estimated Duration of Job ______

Questions to consider as you evaluate the need to use a non-qualified contractor:

1. Can this project be delayed until a pre-qualified contractor with appropriate training can be scheduled? If not, explain: ______

2. Does the non-qualified contractor (company) being considered for this job have adequate Safety Policies and Procedures in place?

3. Do the contract employees have appropriate training per the Mosaic Contractor Safety Management Policy? Chemical plants: Phosphate Producers training (PSC) / Site Specific Training; Mining Operations: MSHA Annual Refresher / Site Hazard Training; LA Operation: Baton Rouge Safety Council/Site Specific Hazard Training. (Note: Any contractor employee not meeting the training requirements must be accompanied by a qualified Mosaic representative while on Mosaic property.)

4. Are the contract employees that will be performing the work properly trained for the task assigned?

5. Has insurance been verified as adequate and acceptable by our Purchasing Dept.?

ISN ratings and requirements:

A - Exceptional, Recommended to Use B - Satisfactory, No Further Review Required C - Marginal, Site Mitigation Plan required, Department Manager Review/ Approval Required F - Unsatisfactory, Site Mitigation Plan required, Direct Mosaic or designee supervision is required at all times while on site, Facility General Manager approval required

Department Manager/Superintendent Approval (“C” rated Contractor): ______

Plant Manager Approval (Emergency or “F” rated Contractor): ______

Buyer who received/approved form ______PO Number ______

Completed forms to be kept on file by site/location buyer with a copy forwarded to Ken Corley and Sandra Messer at the FishHawk Office.