GMRC 2808 C 2-09 Disclaimer This booklet has been developed by Grinnell Mutual Reinsurance Company and is for informational purposes only. It was designed to provide reasonably accurate information in regard to the subject matters covered. The information contained herein has been obtained from sources that we believe to be competent and reliable. Grinnell Mutual Reinsurance Company is aware that this booklet will not fit the operations of all companies. Applicable state/federal statutes must supersede any conflicting statements made or referred to in this booklet. Grinnell Mutual Reinsurance Company cannot be held responsible or liable for any damages, direct or indirect, which may arise, in part or in whole, from the use of this booklet or from any representation or misrepresentation contained therein. Also, it cannot be assumed that all acceptable safety and health measures are listed in this booklet. GMRC 2808 C 2-09 i blank Table of Contents Section I – Introduction....................................................................................................... 1 Safety Policy Statement ................................................................................................................................ 1 Safety Program for the Organization............................................................................................................. 1 Safety Director............................................................................................................................................... 2 Employee Training ........................................................................................................................................ 2 Emergency Action Planning .......................................................................................................................... 3 Accident Investigation ................................................................................................................................... 3 Self Inspection/Hazard Identification............................................................................................................. 3 Section II – Safety Foundation ........................................................................................... 5 A. Company Safety Policy Statement ......................................................................................................... 5 B. Management Commitment to Safety ...................................................................................................... 5 C. Assignment of Responsibilities............................................................................................................... 5 D. Accountability for Safety ......................................................................................................................... 6 E. Opinion Survey ....................................................................................................................................... 7 F. Employee Suggestions ........................................................................................................................... 7 Section III – Safety Training................................................................................................ 9 A. New Employee Safety ............................................................................................................................ 9 B. Safety Meetings/Training ........................................................................................................................ 9 Section IV – General Safety................................................................................................ 13 A. Emergency and Evacuation Procedures ................................................................................................ 13 1. Emergency Procedures.................................................................................................................... 13 2. Evacuation Procedures .................................................................................................................... 13 B. Safe Operating Procedures .................................................................................................................... 13 1. Rules/Regulations ............................................................................................................................ 13 2. Housekeeping .................................................................................................................................. 14 3. Material Handling and Back Safety.................................................................................................. 14 4. Office Safety..................................................................................................................................... 15 5. Clothing ............................................................................................................................................ 15 6. Fire Prevention................................................................................................................................. 15 7. Portable Tools/Equipment................................................................................................................ 16 8. Machine Guarding............................................................................................................................ 16 9. Ladders ............................................................................................................................................ 17 10. Electrical........................................................................................................................................... 17 11. Floor and Wall Openings.................................................................................................................. 18 12. Scaffolding Rules and Regulations .................................................................................................. 18 13. Contractor’s Motor Vehicles and Equipment.................................................................................... 20 14. Employee and Public Protection ...................................................................................................... 21 Section V – Accident Management .................................................................................... 23 A. Accident and Near Miss Reporting Procedures...................................................................................... 23 B. Accident Investigation............................................................................................................................. 23 Section VI – Safety Violation .............................................................................................. 27 GMRC 2808 C 2-09 iii Table of Contents (Cont’d) Section VII – Special Emphasis Programs ........................................................................ 29 A. Chemical Handling Procedures/Hazard Communication Program ........................................................ 29 B. Personal Protective Equipment .............................................................................................................. 35 C. Smoking Policy ....................................................................................................................................... 40 D. Violence Prevention Program................................................................................................................. 40 E. Lockout/Tagout....................................................................................................................................... 41 F. Confined Space...................................................................................................................................... 50 G. Excavation and Trenching...................................................................................................................... 58 H. Forklift and Heavy Equipment Safety ..................................................................................................... 59 I. Personnel Lifting Equipment .................................................................................................................. 60 J. Fall Protection......................................................................................................................................... 62 K. Fleet Safety Rules/Regulations .............................................................................................................. 66 Section VIII – Inspections ................................................................................................... 73 Section IX – OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration)............................ 77 A. OSHA Record Requirements ................................................................................................................. 77 B. OSHA Inspection: What you can expect during an OSHA Inspection ................................................... 77 Section X – Acknowledgement Form................................................................................. 91 Appendixes .......................................................................................................................... A-1 A. Sample Safety Policy Statements .......................................................................................................... A-1