MANAGEMENT SAFETY POLICY

     Job Site injuries are always costly to the individual worker and often disastrous to his/her future and the security of their family. They are also costly to the Company, both in direct financial burdens and in the reduction of efficiency.  It is the firm and continuing policy of the management of this Company that Job Site accidents shall be reduced or eliminated by the use of every reasonable precaution and by aggressive promotion of safe practices within the Job Site.

    Every employee has an important place in the safety program and is expected to cooperate fully in these measures. Each and every employee will be required to have current MSHA and OSHA certifications.  It will be each new employee’s responsibility to have these certifications prior to starting work.  Any costs of re-certifications or additional training required by the Company will be at the Company’s expense.

Signed by,
Ronnie E. Hedrick

GENERAL SAFETY RULES

·        Safety shall be given first consideration on all jobs.  Conform to all safety rules, signs and regulations.  If you
    do not understand the rules ask your supervisor to explain them. 

1.            Horseplay on the job is not tolerated.

2.            Do not put clothing or pile materials on or near fire extinguishers.

      3.            Machine guards must be in position when equipment is operated.

      4.            Electrical repairs are to be made only by qualified electricians.

 5.            Do not operate any equipment unless you have been authorized to do so.

 6.            Never watch any type of welding unless you are wearing proper eye protective equipment.

7.            The use of makeshift scaffolds, or ladders, ropes, blocks, cables or slings that are defective is not permitted.

8.            Always obtain and use proper tools and equipment for the job being performed.

9.            Objects will not be thrown from high places unless a watchman has been listed below and, if possible, the area
      should be roped or blocked off.

10.          Under no conditions will intoxicating beverages or drugs be carried or consumed on the job site or company
      property.

11.          Keep all parts of the body away from pinch points of machinery and equipment.

12.          Employees will walk, not run, in the course of their job, except in the event of an extreme emergency. 
     When going up or down stairways use handrails provided

13.          Report any defective equipment to your supervisor at once so that the necessary repairs and/or replacement
      can be made.

14.          Using an air hose for dusting your clothes is strictly prohibited.

15.         If proper tools are not available for the job, report it to your supervisor

16.         The 3-Point System will be used when mounting and dismounting equipment.

17.         Employees are to be fully clothed while on duty (shirt,  long  pants  and   safety equipment).

18.         All equipment towed behind a truck or car on a public road or on any company road must have a safety
     chain when using a tow bar.

19.         Observe all posted safety rules and regulations.

20.         Use designated walkways in going to and coming from your work area.  Do not enter any building or area
     that your job does not require you to enter.

21.         No firearms or any other weapons are permitted on the job site unless authorized by the location.

22.        Access to safety showers, fire extinguishers, and other emergency rescue equipment must be kept clear at all
     times.

      23.        Observe all posted speed limits in the job site area.

      24.        Keep all aisles and walkways clear of tripping hazards.

25.        Use only approved safety cans for storing flammable liquids.

26.        All decks, ladders and stairways must be kept free of oils, grease or other slippery materials.

27.        It is the duty and responsibility of every employee to warn and employee who is observed committing an
    unsafe act.

28.        Personal protective equipment (eye protection, foot protection, head protection) will be worn if hazards exist.

29.        Report all injuries immediately to your SUPERVISOR no matter how insignificant the injury may seem.
    Injuries must be reported by the end of the work shift.

30.        Only company approved doctors will be used for the treatment of injuries unless arranged otherwise with
    the Safety Department.

EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

OF

SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES

 I, _________________________________________, have reviewed the General Safety Rules and Regulations and I agree to follow them.  I understand that safety is a major part of my work responsibilities.

Dated the _________day of ____________________, 20___.

_______________________________________

                 Employee’s Signature

________________________________________

                Supervisor’s Signature

BUL-HED CORPORATION
Safety Helmet Acknowledgement

Date        :        October 1, 2002

To           :        Employees

From       :        Management

Subject    :        Company Policy – Safety Helmet Acknowledgement

The undersigned employee hereby acknowledges and accepts the policies set forth by BUL-HED CORPORATION regarding the Safety Helmet Protection guidelines.  I also acknowledge receipt of one safety helmet for my use during my employment with this company.

Issuance of this initial Safety Helmet is furnished by BUL-HED CORPORATION.  Replacement of this item for reasons other than damage due to normal work related occurrences will be my responsibility.

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ADDITIONAL RULES AND REGULATONS FOR ROAD CREWS

1.                  Traffic patterns at all job sites shall be studied thoroughly and proper traffic control measures shall be
         established.

2.                  All traffic control signs or devise must conform to ANSI D6.1-1971 Manual on Uniform Traffic Control
         Devices for streets and highways.

3.                  All signs intended to be used during hours of darkness must have reflectors or be illuminated.

4.                  Signs must be placed in positions where they will convey their messages most effectively.  Placement must
         therefore be accommodated to highway design and alignment.

5.                  When signs, signals or barricades do not provide adequate roadway protection and a flagman is needed, the
         flagman must position himself 300 feet in advance of the work area.

6.                  Flagman must be provided with and shall wear a red or orange vest.  This vest must be of
         reflectorized material if worn at night.

7.                  Equipment left unattended at night must be positioned as far away as possible from the roadway and the
         location must be appropriately marked with lights and/or reflectors.

8.                  Grab rails must be used when mounting or dismounting equipment.

9.                  Equipment shall be operated only by qualified personnel.  (No person will be assigned to operate equipment
         until they have been trained and certified by the job superintendent).

10.              Equipment operating equipment must take extra precautions when working in the presence of
       other equipment and ground personnel.

11.              Personal protective equipment shall be worn when hazards exist.

12.              All personnel shall wear suitable footwear and suitable clothing while on the job.

13.              Operators of equipment shall not mount or dismount on the traffic side of the equipment.

14.              Operators of bi-directional self-propelled compactors must be sure to check that personnel, equipment or
       pedestrians are in the clear before changing directions.

15.              All equipment must be securely blocked or cribbed before work is performed on the underside.

16.              All equipment must be shut down and locked/tagged out before maintenance work is performed.

17.              All guards must be replaced before any equipment is returned to service.

EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITIES

·        Employees are required, as a condition of employment, to exercise due care in the course of their work to prevent injuries to themselves and to their fellow workers and to conserve materials.  Each employee will:

1.                  Report all unsafe conditions and acts to his supervisor or a safety committeeman.

2.                  Be individually responsible to keep himself, fellow employees and equipment free from mishaps.

3.                  Keep work areas clean and orderly at all times.

4.                  Follow described procedures during an emergency.

5.                  Report all accidents immediately to his supervisor.

6.                  Be certain that you understand instructions completely before starting work.

7.                  Learn to life and handle materials properly.

8.                  Avoid engaging in any horseplay and avoid distracting others.

9.                  Review the safety educational materials posted on bulletin boards or distributed to his work areas.

10.                Know how and where needed medical help may be obtained.

11.                Do not damage or destroy any warning or safety devices, or interfere in any way with another employee’s
         use of them.

12.               Report all injuries, no matter how minor, to his supervisor

13.                Bring a doctor’s release when returning to work after an injury or illness.

GENERAL

Necessary and required personal protective equipment (PPE) shall be furnished to the employees by management at not cost to the employee.  If this PPE is lost or not properly maintained the employee will be charged for its replacement.

If an employee is assigned a job that he/she feels exposes them to undue safety or health hazards, they should talk to their immediate supervisor about their concern.  If an agreement is not reached at this point, the supervisor will review the concern with the employee and a safety committee person.  When a decision is reached by the safety committee person and the supervisor, the employee shall perform the work as established by the safety committee person and the supervisor.

If the employee refuses to perform work that was mutually agreed upon by the safety committee person and the supervisor, the employee will be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination.

SAFETY COMMITTEE

The Safety Committee shall be made up of management and hourly personnel.  The responsibilities of the Safety Committee are as follows:

1.                  Meet at least once every 3 months.

2.                  Select topic for safety meetings.

3.                  Inspect operation for unsafe conditions and unsafe acts.

4.                  Review accident reports on periodic bases.

5.                  Work with management in the settlement of disagreement of health and safety concerns.

A record shall be kept on all of the activities of the Safety Committee.

SAFETY AND HEALTH INSPECTIONS

Safety and Health Inspections will be held on a routine basis.  (No less than one per month)

The Safety Committee or an Inspection Committee named by the Safety Committee shall make periodic safety inspections.

The Inspecting Committee shall inspect all department and record any unsafe acts and/or unsafe conditions they observe.

An abatement date will be assigned and a copy of the final inspection sheet given to the department head, the safety committee and top management.

When corrections of these unsafe acts and/or unsafe conditions are made they will be forwarded to the Safety Committee Chairman by the appropriate department head.

The Safety Committee Chairman will review the progress of the safety inspection with the Safety Committee for appropriate action.

Remember, recognition of an unsafe act and/or unsafe condition is the first step in accident prevention.

But, the key to accident prevention is the correction of those acts and/or conditions.

THE MOST EFFECTIVE ACCIDENT PREVENTION PROGRAM IS

WHEN:

The front line Supervisor recognizes unsafe acts

And unsafe conditions when making their daily

Rounds and takes immediate steps to correct them.

SAFETY TRAINING

Safety and Health Training is an important part of our operations.  All employees are trained in the following:

1.                 Florida Right to Know

2.                 Hazardous Communication

3.                 Company Rules and Regulations

New Employee Orientations cover Item 1, 2, and 3.  Refresher courses are given on an annual basis.

Specific training is given to employees in special job applications:

a.)               Forklift Operations

b.)              Truck Drivers

c.)              Other Equipment Operators

This specific training is give on the job by supervisors and hourly personnel.

ALL TRAINING MUST BE DOCUMENTED on Supervisory Safety and Health Training, for supervisory personnel.

FIRST AID TRAINING

·        At least one person will be trained in the basic Red Cross First Aid Course.

·        Everyone will be trained in the Control of Bleeding and CPR.

ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION

Accident Investigation is the most important part of accident prevention.

This report shall be completed by the supervisor or foreman and forwarded to your immediate supervisor for his/her review within 24 hours of its occurrence.

This description of the accident should be complete to every detail (if more room is needed use reverse side of report).

The description of injury or injuries should be complete (i.e.: laceration of thumb on right hand).

Your investigation of an accident shall include the cause or causes of the accidents.  (Unsafe Acts and/or Unsafe Conditions).

Once the cause or courses have been found, corrective actions shall be taken to keep it from happening again.

If a supervisor or foreman needs help in completing the accident report, he/she should talk with the immediate supervisor immediately after the accident.

This accident report should be distributed to the Chairman of the Safety Committee and to the Worker Compensation clerk for filing of the LES Form DWC1 with the Carrier and the Sate if it is a lost work time of more than seven days.

An effort should be made to get the employee’s signature of the DWC1 Form when it is complete.  If this can not be done immediately, then the form should be sent to the Carrier and/or the Sate without the signature of the injured employee.

The employee’s copy should be sent to the employee after filing with the Carrier.

BUL-HED CORPORATION 

A C C I D E N T   R E P O R T  

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                SUPERVISOR SIGNATURE                                                                                         DATE

(SHOULD BE COMPLETED WITHIN 24 HOURS OF ACCIDENT)

RECORDKEEPING

Recordkeeping is a requirement under the OSHA Act for employers that have more than 10 employees.

The Division of Safety of the Department of Labor and Employment Security of the State of Florida will adopt Rule 38I-15.  The 28I-015 Rule will apply to those industries with high numbers of illness and injuries.

The recordkeeping requirement for Rule 38I-15 is the same as the OSHA recordkeeping with the exception of two areas:

1.  Rule 38I-15 has no minimum number of employees.

2.  Rule 28I-15 requires that the OSHA Log Zoo (State Form LES, Form SAFZ00) with supporting Form LES, form DWC1, shall be retained for at least 3 years.  (The OSHA Act requires them to be retained for 5 years).

Records of injuries and illness are necessary for carrying out the purposes of the OSHA Act.  They provide a basis for a statistical program which produces injury and illness data which are used by OSHA in measuring and directing the agency’s effort.  The records are also helpful to employers and employees in identifying many of the factors which cause injuries or illness in the workplace.  In addition, OSHA records are designed to assist safety and health compliance officers in making OSHA inspections.

A Recordkeeping Log of injuries and illness is one of the best tools in having a good accident prevention program.

The State’s Notice of Injury Form (LES Form DWC1) can be used in place of the OSHA Form 101.

N  O  T  I  C  E

ALL ON THE JOB INJURIES OR ILLNESS MUST BE REPORTED TO YOUR IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR OR FOREMAN WHEN THEY OCCUR.

ALL ACCIDENT MUST BE REPORTED EVEN IF NO INJURY, ILLNESS OR PROPERTY DAMAGE INVOLVED.