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EMPLOYEE AND CONTRACTOR SAFETY MANUAL NOTE: The term “VerTek, LLC” is meant to describe VerTek LLC and/or its contractors. This document is meant to be used between VerTek LLC and both its employees and its contractors. If there are any questions, contact VerTek LLC HR [email protected] VerTek, LLC 4800 N Federal Highway, Suite 100B Boca Raton, FL 33431 Published 2020 VerTek LLC Safety Manual - Copyright 2020 – All Rights Reserved Page 1 of 163 CONTENTS Contents .............................................................................................................. 2 Safety Policy Statement ...................................................................................... 4 Safety and Health Program .................................................................................. 5 Code of Safe Practices ......................................................................................... 6 Reduction or Elimination of Risk – Hierarchy of Control ..................................... 7 Responsibilities of all Parties ............................................................................... 8 Key Safety Points ................................................................................................. 8 Employee and Contractor Safety Responsibilities ............................................. 11 Job Safety Analysis (JSA) .................................................................................. 14 Accident Investigation ....................................................................................... 16 Reporting Injuries ............................................................................................. 17 Vehicle Accident Reporting ................................................................................ 19 Drug Screening .................................................................................................. 20 General Liability Incident Reporting .................................................................. 22 Safety Training Meetings at VerTek LLC Locations ............................................ 24 Use of Electronic Devices while Driving ............................................................. 25 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) ................................................................ 26 Housekeeping Requirements to be Discussed ................................................... 33 Emergency Action Plan ...................................................................................... 36 First Aid and Medical Treatment ........................................................................ 42 Bloodborne Pathogens ....................................................................................... 44 Fire Prevention Plan .......................................................................................... 47 Using Portable Fire Extinguishers ...................................................................... 48 VerTek LLC Safety Manual - Copyright 2020 – All Rights Reserved Page 2 of 163 Hazard Communications Program ..................................................................... 54 Powered Industrial Trucks (Warehouse and Yard) ............................................ 57 Hand and Portable Power Tool Safety ............................................................... 60 Internal Combustion Powered Tool Safety: ....................................................... 66 Ladder Safety ..................................................................................................... 67 Fall Protection .................................................................................................... 74 Electrical Safety ................................................................................................. 82 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) ................................................ 93 Work Zone Protection ........................................................................................ 96 Trenching and Excavation Safety .................................................................... 102 Underground Installation Safety ..................................................................... 108 Understanding Locate Markings ...................................................................... 115 Working in Permit-required Confined Spaces .................................................. 118 Hearing Protection ........................................................................................... 127 Respiratory Protection ..................................................................................... 132 Aerial Lift Safety .............................................................................................. 140 Tower Safety .................................................................................................... 148 Safe Tower Climber Operations ....................................................................... 153 Electromagnetic Energy (EME) and Radio Frequency (RF) POLICY ................. 161 VerTek, LLC Safety Manual Receipt and Acknowledgement by Contractor ..... 162 VerTek, LLC Safety Manual Receipt and Acknowledgement by Employee ....... 163 VerTek LLC Safety Manual - Copyright 2020 – All Rights Reserved Page 3 of 163 SAFETY POLICY STATEMENT PURPOSE The purpose of this manual is to cover the policies and procedures related to the various areas of the business operations where injury or death is possible. We are a construction company, working aerially, on poles which in most cases also carry utility power and underground, installing conduit and pulling cable near water, gas, sewer, and electrical services. We build pedestals and cabinets for coaxial and fiberoptic cable and services. The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 clearly states our common goal of safe and healthful working conditions should be the first consideration in operating our business. Safety and health in our business must be part of every operation. Without question, it is every employee’s responsibility. It is the intent of VerTek, LLC, Inc. to comply with all laws. To do this, we must constantly be aware of conditions in all work areas that can result in injuries. No employee is required to work at a job he/she knows is not safe or healthful. We require your cooperation in detecting hazards and, in turn, controlling them. REPORTING UNSAFE CONDITIONS Inform your Project Manager immediately of any situation beyond your ability or authority to correct. SAFETY OVER PRODUCTION The personal safety and health of each VerTek, LLC contractor is of primary importance. Prevention of occupationally induced injuries and illnesses is of such consequence that it will be given precedence over operating productivity, whenever necessary. To the greatest degree possible, management will provide all mechanical and physical activities required for personal safety and health, in keeping with the highest standards. SAFETY PROGRAM MAINTENANCE AND TRAINING We will maintain a safety and health program conforming to the best practices of organizations of this type. To be successful, such a program must embody proper attitudes toward injury and illness prevention on the part of supervisors and workers. It also requires cooperation in all safety and VerTek LLC Safety Manual - Copyright 2020 – All Rights Reserved Page 4 of 163 health matters, not only between Project Manager and contractor, but also between each contractor and those individuals the contractor employs. Only through such a cooperative effort can a safety program in the best interest of all individuals be established and preserved. Our objective is a safety and health program that will reduce the number of injuries and illnesses to an absolute minimum, not merely in keeping with, but surpassing, the best experience of operations like ours. VerTek, LLC goal is zero accidents and injuries. SAFETY AND HEALTH PROGRAM THE VERTEK, LLC SAFETY AND HEALTH PROGRAM INCLUDES: • Providing mechanical and physical safeguards to the maximum extent possible • Conducting safety and health inspections to find, eliminate or control safety and health hazards as well as unsafe working conditions and practices, and to comply fully with the safety and health standards for every job • Providing necessary personal protective equipment, and instructions for use and care • Developing and enforcing safety and health rules and requiring that contractors cooperate with these rules • Investigating, promptly and thoroughly, every accident to find out what caused it and correct the problem so it will not happen again RESPONSIBILITIES • VerTek LLC accepts the responsibilities for leadership of the safety and health program, for its effectiveness and improvement, and for providing the safeguards required to ensure safe conditions. • Supervisors are responsible for developing proper attitude toward safety and health in themselves and in those they supervise, and for ensuring that all operations are performed with the utmost regard for the safety and health of all personnel involved, including themselves. • Employees and contractors are responsible for wholehearted, genuine operation of all aspects of the safety and health program, including compliance with all rules and regulations and for continuously practicing safety while performing their duties. VerTek LLC Safety Manual - Copyright 2020 – All Rights Reserved Page 5 of 163 CODE OF SAFE PRACTICES GENERAL • All persons shall follow these safe practice rules, render every possible